CREATING COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIPS

Name: COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION GROUP
Start: 2026-01-17T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-17T20:30:00.000Z
Location: Panera Bread (Penn Center)

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10 members · Public group

What we’re about

About this group

This group is for Pittsburgh/Monroeville/Shadyside/Highland Park + members who enjoy thoughtful conversation and are curious about what intentional, respectful local community and supportive friendships might look like.

Meetups are casual, conversational, and low-pressure. They’re s stepping stone opportunity to meet others, share ideas, and explore whether there’s interest in building something grounded in kindness, mutual respect, good boundaries and genuine friendships.

This is not a support group, therapy space, or trauma-sharing environment. There is no expectation of personal disclosure or ongoing commitment.

We’re starting small and moving slowly, with an emphasis on ease, warmth, and mutual respect.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Public, neutral meeting locations
Clear start and end times
Conversation-focused gatherings and future outings
Respect for personal boundaries and differences

Once your membership is established, the next meeting location, date and time will be announced.

If you enjoy meaningful conversation and value calm, respectful connection, you’re welcome to request to join.

Featured event

COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION GROUP

Sat, Jan 17 · 2:00 PM EST

Panera Bread (Penn Center), 400 Penn Center Boulevard, Wilkins Township, PA, US

HELLO FUTURE FRIENDS!

To begin the first meeting, we'll each introduce ourselves with whatever information you want to share, including why you joined this group and what you hope to get from it and what you may be able to contribute.

I'll next propose an agenda along with how I visualize this group growing and what types of social activities (besides meeting for coffee) in which the group may be interested. Then, we'll have an open suggestion time for members ideas.

Just a reminder from the group description, there will be no political or religious talk. Thank you in advance for respecting this.

At this time, I am not asking for dues to cover the membership fee I pay to be an organizer on Meetup. In the future, I may ask for small donations such as no more than $5.

I am so excited to create a community of friends and very much look forward to meeting you.