Weekly Roundup: September 19, 2025

Categories: Friendship Circle

YAN/FOTT Collab Meetup 2025

On Thursday, September 18th, our Young Adult Network and Friends on the Town members gathered to kick off the year together! New and old friends came together to enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, break the ice with a fun “Get to Know You” game, and play lawn games on a beautiful day. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, make new friends, and learn all about The Collab — an exciting new partnership between the Friendship Circle, the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse, and Ariel Matz Consulting. Fun, food, and friendship set the perfect tone for this fresh beginning!

YAN/FOTT Collab Kickoff 2025

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