News and updates from the Friendship Circle of Livingston, NJ Blog

Celebrate Shabbat at LifeTown

Savor the sweetness of a Shabbat at LifeTown Feb. 3-4. From sundown to the following nightfall, families can relax as their kids take advantage of all the facility has to offer. We’ll start with...

Bagels and coffee for busy parents

Hectic Sunday mornings slow down just a little bit for parents at LifeTown. After dropping their children off for Torah Circle, Arthur’s Coffee is open for business. That means there’s coffee and bagels with...

Abracadabra: Winter Camp

Cheering erupted in the gym as Ava made another basket. “Ava, you can shoot! You go, girl,” a volunteer called out to her. In the far corner, a trio of volunteers with rackets in their...

Chanukah Wonderland

On Sunday, December 25, LifeTown transformed into Chanukah wonderland. Entire families came to spend the day together, engaging in activities galore: donut decorating, game shows, candle-making, and more. While three-year-old Basya, who had come...

Juggling and Magic and Lights, Oh My!

On the third night of Chanukah, juggling, magic and fire highlighted the celebration at LifeTown. Guests took part in a festive dinner at tables decorated with large candles, featuring glimmering gold and blue dreidels...

A Night to Remember

After dropping off her children at LifeTown, Kara Cabaniss went out for dinner. It’s something many other parents take for granted. But for the parents of the 30 or so children from babies to...

Chanukah Is Coming!

The days are short, snow is in the air, and the sound of tinkering abounds at LifeTown. The giant dreidel has appeared in the lobby, menorah- and dreidel-shaped cookie cutters have emerged in the...