Family

Skating Club

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The Friendship Circle is once again teaming up with the Frisch Ice Hockey team to provide a fabulous skating program for kids and teens with special needs. Everyone enjoys time together on the rink, practicing and polishing their skills with the assistance of their very capable volunteers.

Date: Sunday, November 15

Time: 5:45pm

Location: Mackay Skating Rink, Englewood

Bowling League

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Strike up a good time at the FC Bowling Event!

Children and teens are invited to join us for a morning of bowling, fun, and friendly competition as they aim for strikes and high scores. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just coming for the fun, everyone is welcome! Parents and siblings are invited to bowl along, too!

→ For ages 5-21

Date: Sunday, November 22

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Bowler City, 85 Midtown Bridge St., Hackensack

Holiday Programs

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Experience the magic of the Jewish calendar with refreshments, crafts, games and unique entertainment. Jewish Holiday Programs at the Friendship Circle are full of excitement and hands-on fun. These are the times when the Friendship Circle families and volunteers get together to enjoy the holidays and celebrate our heritage.

Sukkot Celebration

Date: Monday, September 28

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Congregation Beth Tefillah, 452 Forest Ave., Paramus

Chanukah Extravaganza

Date: Motzei Shabbat, December 5

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Young Israel of Teaneck, 868 Perry Lane, Teaneck

Purim Family Party

Date: Tuesday, March 23

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Yeshivat He’Atid, 1500 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck

Pre-Pesach Model Matzah Bakery

Date: Sunday, April 11

Time: 12:30-2:00pm

Location: Yeshivat He’Atid, 1500 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck

Side by Side - Girls

Side by Side is a group just for middle school girls who have a sibling with special needs. It’s a fun and chill space to hang out, share stories, and meet others who really get what it’s like. Come make friends, laugh, and learn ways to handle the tough stuff together!

→ For girls in grades 6-9

Dates: Thursday, November 19 & Thursday, February 4

Time: 6:30pm

Side by Side - Boys

NEW!

Side by Side is a new group just for middle school boys who have a sibling with special needs. It’s a fun, relaxed space to hang out, connect, and meet other boys who really get what it’s like. Come make friends, have a good time, share experiences, and learn ways to handle the tough stuff together!

→ For boys in grades 6-9

Date: Wednesday, February 10

Time: 6:30pm

Kids’ Night Out, Parents’ Night Out

NEW!

Motzei Shabbos Together

Saturday nights are for everyone! While your child enjoys an evening packed with games, activities, friends, and the caring volunteers of Friendship Circle, you can enjoy a few well-deserved hours to yourself. Whether it’s dinner out, running errands or simply relaxing, this program offers parents a chance to recharge while their children have an unforgettable Motzei Shabbos filled with fun, friendship, and smiles.

Date: TBD

Time: 7:00-9:00pm

Location: Yeshivat He’Atid, 1500 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck

Grandparent Group

Grandparenting a child with special needs is a challenge without a script. It can be filled with moments of pride along with sadness, anxiety, and loneliness. Friendship Circle hosts a peer group for “special grandparents.” Join us for some thought provoking discussion and delicious refreshments in a warm and supportive environment.

For more info, reach out to [email protected]

Date: Sunday, November 22

Time: 11:00am

Date: Wednesday, June 16

Time: 6:30pm

Family End-of-Year Celebration

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Get together with other FC families and celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. The kids will have a ball and parents get to relax and network in a fun and safe environment.

Date: Sunday, June 6

Time: 11:00am

Location: Bowler City, Hackensack