Friendship Circle SD is proud to offer a wide variety of programming.
Check out our calendar to find which programs are best for you, or scroll down to see more details about our programs.
Sunday Circle is a 'Hebrew School' for our Friends where they will learn about the Jewish holidays, Prayer and Hebrew Reading through music, arts and crafts and yoga.
There will be an Adult Circle, and a Children's Circle.
A Birthday party for all our friends born in that month will also take place with presents and treats!
10am until Noon at Chabad of University City (3813 Governor Dr.)
Yoga Mats and Snacks Provided. $20/Year
Join us for Adaptive Karate taught by the one and only Sensei Joey. Open to all ages and abilities.
5-6om at Shaolin Kempo Arts (3422 Tripp Center Court Suite C). $20/Year
An Arts and Crafts and Dance Program for Teens and Young Adults. Get ready to create, dance and experience true friendship.
10:00am at Adat Yeshurun (8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, La Jolla). $20/year
Experience the magic of the Jewish calendar with unique holiday entertainment. Friendship Circle families and their volunteers join together to celebrate their Jewish uniqueness through exciting activities and hands-on fun. The whole community joins in celebrating with Friendship Circle during Community Days. All together we do activities around San Diego and build friendships that last a lifetime!
On-Going Programs:
Men's Club is a social group for our adult male participants (aged 17+). Together, our Men's Club takes trips around San Diego County with Rabbi Yossi as their guide. This year we will also be introducing our Men's Club Choir!
Women's Circle is a social group for our adult female participants (aged 17+). Together, our Women's Circle takes trips around San Diego County with Muka as their guide.
Our TLB program is for those in 8th grade through 12th who want to make a real difference in the world. We meet twice a month, once in-person, and once on Zoom. During in-person meet-ups we take ACTION and work to create programming for our Friends. Zoom meetings are mental health workshops that tackle difficult topics like Suicide Awareness, Eating Disorders, Healthy Relationships and more.
Raising kids is hard. Raising kids with a Special Need to harder. Join us as we celebrate YOU and the amazing job you do in caring for you children. Get together with others in a similar situation and have fun.
You deserve it.
$10/participant.
Friends at Home
*This program is on-pause, but will hopefully return soon. Thank you for your patience.*
In a home setting, a trained and dedicated volunteer visits a child with special needs on a weekly basis. A special bond is created as they engage in enjoyable activities and innovative crafts. The child's life is illuminated in a most significant fashion as they await the visit of their friend. The parents use this opportunity to enjoy a weekly respite as their child basks in the friendship of the volunteer
Annual Events:
Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Save the Date!
Sunday | February 11, 2024
Save the Date!
Sunday | April 7, 2024 | 1-4pm | Nobel Park UTC, Passive Field