Weekly Roundup: August 16, 2024

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Summer Specials

The first day of Summer Specials took members to the Andy Warhol Museum! The visit was interactive as friends “printed” a custom Friendship Circle pattern onto their own tote bags. We are so glad to have reconnected with one another over the summer break!
Summer Specials 2024 Day 1

J&R Visit

Friendship Circle spent Monday morning with the middle school group at J&R Day Camp! This was a great way to connect with new and returning FC Friends. We spent our time together discussing inclusion, the importance of kindness and how we like to give back to our communities. Together we did activities that related to The Friendship Circle and discussed ways new friends can join Friendship Circle programs!

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Thoughts and Prayers

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