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Friendship Circle is a nonprofit organization that pairs teen volunteers with an individual with special needs. Together, they form a lasting friendship and participate in one of our 40 weekly and seasonal programs.

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Sunday

Efshar Circle

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Efshar Circle provides a Hebrew and Judaic education for children with special needs. Teachers focus on engaging the child’s sense of Jewish identity through exciting, hands-on learning. Each student is paired with a one-on-one volunteer which enables students to learn at their own pace with individualized curriculums. No previous Judaic instruction is necessary. Teachers design curricula to meet each student’s current level and learning style.

Program Details
Location: Meer Center
Times: Sundays
Younger Groups: 10:30am – 12pm
Older Groups: 10am – 12pm
Ages: All Ages
Member Fee: $600
Non-member Fee: $600

Dates:
September: 10, 17, 24
October: 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10
January: 7, 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 18
March: 4, 11
April: 15, 22, 29
May: 6

Efshar Circle is offered in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Opening the Doors Program.
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Volunteers: Girls
Volunteer Type: One on one
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Sunday

Sunday Circle

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This program offers a unique opportunity for children to gain from group activities while still receiving one-on-one attention from their volunteers. Participants are divided into small groups to partake in structured activities and free play throughout the Friendship Circle facility. Activities include sports instruction, music and movement instruction, arts and craft, and free play in the activity wing and cheese-pit. Sunday Circle is a two hour drop off program creating a wonderful respite opportunity for parents.

Program Details
Location: Meer Center
Times: Sundays 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Ages: 4-12
Member Fee: $225
Non-member Fee: $300

Dates:
October: 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19
December: 3, 10, 17
January: 7, 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 11
March: 4, 11, 18, 25
April: 15, 22, 29
May: 6

Volunteers: Girls
Volunteer Type: One on one
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Dates:	Monday	Tuesday
Oct	16, 23, 29	17, 24, 21
Nov	6, 13, 20, 27	7, 14, 21, 28
Dec	4, 11, 28	5, 19
Jan	8, 22, 29	9, 16, 23, 30
Feb	5, 12, 26	6, 13, 27
Mar	5, 12, 19, 26	6, 13, 20, 27
Apr	9, 16, 23, 30	10, 17, 24
May	7	1, 8

Efshar Circle

Sunday Circle

Pathfinders

Teen Trips

Fall Basketball Clinic

Winter Soccer Clinic

Spring Floor Hockey Clinic

Parent-Sibling Social

Intro to Art @ Dresner Soul Studio

Social Circle

Music

Open Gym

Life Skills

Science Club

Animal Friends

Tech Teens

Cooking

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Family Village Night

Chanukah Party

Shabbat Dinner

Purim Party

Thanksgiving Day Respite

Winter Camp

MLK Day Respite

Dinner and a Movie Night

Family Registration

Volunteer Registration