Special Reunion
Lauren Sherman Doberman started volunteering with Friendship Circle in 2001, when she was 12. Back then, she visited Dina Kaufman in her home in Montclair as part of the Friends@Home program. This week, Lauren...
Lauren Sherman Doberman started volunteering with Friendship Circle in 2001, when she was 12. Back then, she visited Dina Kaufman in her home in Montclair as part of the Friends@Home program. This week, Lauren...
First came the shopping checklist and a quick jaunt to ShopRite. Then, there was DIY sushi. And that was just the beginning of Cooking and Art at Lifetown in Livingston on a recent Wednesday...
Wow! What an incredible eight nights of amazing programming Friendship Circle participants took part in! Here’s just a small selection. COOKING CLASS FC Jr. director Esty Grossbaum hosted a virtual Doughnut Cooking Show for...
Events / Families / LifeTown / Living Legacy
The High Holidays were a hub of activity with Friendship Circle and LifeTown offering a variety of programs to appeal to young and old. Participants were able to bake their own honey cakes during...
Joshua Gendel was just two years old when he joined Friendship Circle in 2001, and instantly he and his family—including mom Erica and dad Steven—found their community. “Josh started with Friends @ Home and...
Winter may be here, but the memories of the summer at LifeTown still warm the hearts of many. For the first time ever, Friendship Circle hosted a full four-week summer program at LifeTown. Open...
Friday nights are getting even more fabulous as Friendship Circle welcomes families and the community to celebrate the beauty of Shabbat at LifeTown. Fabulous Friday Nights, currently being offered several times a year, allows...
If someone you knew was dealing with anxiety, would you know how to help them? Could you help a friend navigate social challenges? Would you know what to do if a friend is feeling...
Ryan Warter was a beloved young man who dreamed of one day being able to visit, shop and hang out in LifeTown. When the football field was opened in 2107, Ryan was right there,...
With a building that has an indoor Main Street, playground, studio kitchen and more, it’s hard to believe that there was ever something missing. But it turns out what was needed was a quiet...