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Special Friends At Home
Special Friends At Home is the core of our program. Every week, pairs of teenage volunteers visit  children in their homes, offering friendship and sharing activities.
These teens are trained for their valuable role as friend and mentor.
The Friends at Home program gives volunteers the chance to get to know their Special Friends in the environment they are most comfortable in: their own homes. Together they can bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts items, play in the snow, read books, or do just about anything you can think of! With so many opportunities to have fun together with their volunteer,
it is no wonder children very often wait all week for the moment their friend
turns up on their doorstep!
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Children's Circle Sunday School
The Children's Sunday Circle takes place on 15 Sundays throughout the  year. Parents leave their child or teen in the hands of qualified professionals and loving volunteers. In addition to Jewish content, the children and their special friends enjoy music, art, sports, karate and dance.
Ages: 4-18
For Children: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For Volunteers: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Friendship Circle Center 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford
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Children's Circle Dates:
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Oct 18
Nov 8
Nov 22*
Dec 6
Dec 20*
Jan 3*
Jan 17
Jan 31
Feb 21
Feb 28
March 14*
April 11
April 25*
May 2
June 6
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*On these Sundays the sibling support group meets simultaneously with Children's Circle.
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Sibling Support Groups
Sibling Support Groups provide a unique opportunity for siblings of
 children with special needs. These gatherings
offer a chance for children to express their
feelings in a supportive and fun setting.
Sunday sessions: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The sibling support groups are led by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sonia E. Lees Roitman,
PH.D. This group is geared to children ages 5-12
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Sibling Support Dates:
Sunday, November 22
Sunday, December 20
Sunday, January 3
Sunday, March 14
Sunday, April 25
The groups will take place at the same time as Children's Circle
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Holiday Programs
The holiday programs unite the entire family by celebrating in a comfortable  setting.Innovative activities bring the warmth and joyous experiences of the holidays to the children and their families.
Dates,Times,Locations:
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Monday, December 22 5:00-6:30 pm
Chanukah Holiday Program
Stepping Stones Museum
303 West Ave, Norwalk
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Sunday, February 28 11:00-12:30 pm
Purim Holiday Program
Friendship Circle Center
770 High Ridge Road, Stamford
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Sunday, March 21 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Pre-Pesach Holiday Program
Friendship Circle Center
770 High Ridge Road, Stamford
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Sunday, May 9 4:00-5:30 pm
Pre-Shavuot Holiday Program
The Cove Island Park
Cove Road, Stamford
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Bowling League
 A great opportunity for teens with special needs to hang out and have fun with the teenage volunteers.
Sunday, November 15
Sunday, December 13
Age: Teens and young adults
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Rip Van Winkle Lanes 701 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk
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Friendship Little League
 The Fairfield County CT Jewish Little League is
open to Jewish boys and girls.The Friendship Circle league gives children with special needs the opportunity to participate in the Great American Pastime.
Ages: 13 and up
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Teen Circle
Teen Circle is geared towards teens with special needs ages 13 and up. It is held on Sundays at the same time and dates as Children’s Circle. . In addition to Jewish content, the teens and their special friends enjoy “Music IQ," karate, and sports.
There will be exciting life skills trips which will provide practical hands-on learning for day-to-day living. Teen Circle takes place on the same dates as Children's Circle.
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More Programs
Winter Camp
During winter break, the Friendship Circle conducts Winter Camp for four fun-filled days of trips and activities including swimming and gym. Each child has a volunteer to accompany him or her throughout the day's activities.
Ages 5-11
December 28-31
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
770 High Ridge Road, Stamford
Special Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Everyone deserves to celebrate his or her Bar/Bat Mitzvah surrounded by family and friends.
Friendship Circle can help create an individualized program for your child.
Birthday Club
Celebrate your Jewish birthday with the Friendship Circle.
Call us to arrange everything from the friends t
o the cake.
We'll make it a party you will always remember.
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