Friends 18+

Social opportunities for our adult members to continue to grow! We hope to facilitate friendships and experiences that will last a lifetime. Our Young Adult Network offers opportunity for FC alumni living in Pittsburgh to stay connected! 

Friends on the Town

Ages 18+

Book Club
Each Book Club meetings will be led by a librarian incorporating hands-on activities relating to the book of the day!

Trips
Oh, the places we’ll go! Join us each month for a fun outing with friends!

Cafe
We cook, set up, host and serve dinner (and enjoy eating it, too). No kitchen experience needed to share this full culinary experience!

Dinners
Catch up with friends at The Friendship Circle building as we munch on delicious Milky Way dinner together!

Art Nights
Everyone’s an artist — and friendship brings it out — in a fun and creative atmosphere!

Movie Nights
Grab a bag of popcorn and a friend to sit with as we kick back and enjoy our favorite movies at Movie Night.

Fit
Getting fit has never been so much fun!

Meetups 
Friendships love spontaneity! Get together for a cup of coffee at the library or at the park — there’s nothing better than hanging out with a small group of good friends!

 

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FC Friends Give Back

At FC, friends experience the benefits of giving back together and share many opportunities to spread kindness and offer support to their community. We’ve been proud to grow our connections and partnerships by accepting donations and incorporating service days into our programming to support the following organizations:

  • Kids Who Care & Teen Scene Drive:
    • Currently accepting at FC donations of winter clothes, nonperishable food items, animal shelter supplies, and toys for 412 Food Rescue, Casa San Jose, Animal Friends, South Hills Interfaith Movement and Beverly’s Birthdays
  • Teen Scene Challah Bake:
    • Challah Back to Give Back! We shared a memorable night of community, connection, and challah baking last night during this teen collaboration with representatives from FC, Repair the World, BBYO, The Second Floor, NFTY, Bnei Akiva, and NCSY
  • I-Volunteer / Friends on the Town:
    • Our FOTT joined the Federation’s Young Adults Division in December for a mitzvah day to benefit Dress for Success, writing inspirational cards for female job seekers
  • Holiday Donations for Beverly’s Birthdays:
    • We accepted items for teens throughout the month of December benefitting Beverly’s Birthdays
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