FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF WASHINGTON JEWISH CALENDAR & PROGRAMwww.friendshipcirclepa.com GUIDE 2009-2010 A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTORS B”H If you are one of many special people already involved in the Friendship Circle, then you are aware of the immense impact it has had on the community. The Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children with special needs, involving them in a full range of social and Judaic programs. While assisting families, our teenage volunteers become empowered and enriched- a friendship which works both ways! We at the Friendship Circle are looking forward to an exciting and fun filled year. In addition to our current programs, many new innovative programs are being implemented for this upcoming year. Whether you are a parent of a child with special needs or you’d like to be a volunteer, the Friendship Circle has something to offer you and invites you to become a part of this wonderful organization. Together, we can all make a difference! Have a happy and a healthy sweet New Year! Sincerely, Rabbi Elazar and Esther Bogomilsky Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky Esther Bogomilsky Executive Director Program Director [email protected] [email protected] 5556 35th Ave NE · Seattle, WA 98105 · 206-905-4633 · www.friendshipcirclewa.org OUR PROGRAMS FRIENDS AT HOME SUNDAY CIRCLE FRIENDS AT HOME is the core of our program. Each SUNDAY CIRCLE programs take place monthly week, pairs of teenage volunteers visit participating throughout the school year. Teenage children in the environment they are most volunteers and all the special friends spend comfortable in, their own homes. two terrific hours together, with movement, These teens are specially trained for their valuable music and art instructors. In a fun filled role as a friend and mentor. atmosphere they explore Jewish themes through innovative and creative programming. HOLIDAY PROGRAMS PARENTS WORKSHOPS Friendship Circle HOLIDAY PROGRAMS allows the Parent Workshops will be held parallel entire family to celebrate together in a comfortable to the Sunday Circles. Guest speakers setting. Innovative activities bring the warm and will be featured, along with coffee and joyous feelings of the holiday to the children and their refreshments. families. Mom’s Night Out Join us for a special evening for all Friendship Circle moms. Participants will enjoy a great evening of camaraderie, cuisine and creative concepts IVOLUNTEER iVolunteer is a new program allowing young adults, SIB SHOPS with and without disabilities, to gather in diverse SIB SHOPS provide a unique experience for settings to serve our community in various ways, such siblings of children with special needs. These as serving food to the homeless, helping at local food gatherings offer a chance for children to banks, and bringing gifts to children in hospitals. express their feelings in a supportive and fun setting. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE VOLUNTEERS FREQUENT FRIENDS Nothing makes children feel better about MILEAGE PROGRAM themselves than spending time with friends The Friendship Circle has launched a new state- that truly care about them. Through the of-the-art system to help streamline reporting Volunteer Club, remarkable bonds are forged and encourage volunteers to document their between the children with special needs and activities. The Mileage Program is a web-based their teenage friends. tool where volunteers log their friendship visits, The volunteers’ commitment and willingness to give of their time gives communicate with staff and redeem their “miles/points” for a variety of us hope for the future, reminding us that, despite what many people promotional items. believe, today’s young men and women are responsible and caring. And Program can be accessed through our website at while our volunteers help others with friendship and fun, these programs www.FriendshipCircleWA.org. have a tremendous impact on them as well, building dedicated and caring future leaders. The Friendship Circle rewards their altruism with a vigorous, round-the- MITCHELL STEIN year program of exhilarating social outings, rewards and activities just for them. FELLOWSHIP AWARD The Volunteer club began in 2004 with seven members. Today, nearly We will be granting the Mitchell Stein Fellowship seventy dedicated individuals ages 12 and up participate in this wonderful Award to all volunteers who demonstrate a enterprise. commitment to their special friends. Through consistent volunteering and expanding their VOLUNTEER FELLOWSHIP knowledge in this field they will qualify for this prestigious recognition. This will be a great addition to any college TRAINING SEMINARS application. These interactive seminars will be given by Earn 24 credits and receive the Mitchell Stein Fellowship Award. professional trainers. Volunteers will share ideas Minimum of one educational seminar required to receive the Mitchell and knowledge related to their role as mentors. Stein Fellowship Award. All participation must be recorded on the mileage With tons of fun tips and ideas, no volunteer site on a monthly basis in order to receive credits. should miss out on these great opportunities to learn, discuss and oh yes, eat!! Spotlight on MOm’S NIGHT OUT September 14, 2009 7:30-9:30pm Rosh HAshANA FAMilY HolidAY PARTY September 13, 2009 2-4pm FRIENDS AT HOME Every week, pairs of teenage volunteers visit children in their homes, offering friendship and initiating activities. The teens are specially trained for their valuable roles as friends and mentors. September 2009 · Elul 5769/Tishrei 5770 ,a”g ,ax”y-,arh tkuk SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 12 Elul 2 13 Elul 3 14 Elul 4 15 Elul 5 16 Elul KI TAVO Light Candles at: 7:27 pm Shabbat Ends: 8:30 pm 17 Elul 18 Elul 19 Elul 20 Elul 21 Elul 22 Elul 23 Elul 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NITZAVIM-VAYelecH Light Candles at: 7:13 pm Shabbat Ends: 8:15 pm 13 24 Elul 14 25 Elul 15 26 Elul 16 27 Elul 17 28 Elul 18 29 Elul 19 1 Tishrei Erev Rosh Hashana R Rosh Hashana " Rosh Hashanah " Family Holiday Party Mom’s Night Out Light Candles at: 6:59 pm 2:00-4:00pm 7:30-9:30pm Light Candles after: 8:00 pm 20 2 Tishrei 21 3 Tishrei 22 4 Tishrei 23 5 Tishrei 24 6 Tishrei 25 7 Tishrei 26 8 Tishrei R Rosh Hashana HA’AZINU Holiday Ends: 7:58 pm Light Candles at: 6:44 pm Shabbat Ends: 7:46 pm 27 9 Tishrei 28 10 Tishrei 29 11 Tishrei 30 12 Tishrei Erev Yom Kippur P Yom Kippur Light Candles at: 6:40 pm Holiday Ends: 7:42 pm FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF WASHINGTON 206-905-4633 I [email protected] I www.FRIENDSHIPCIRCLEWA.ORG Spotlight on SUNDAY CIRCLE WITH PARENT LOUNGE, October 18, 2009 2-4pm VOLUNTEER KICKOFF PARTY Our volunteers are a key component in completing the Friendship Circle. To start off the year, we host a kickoff party for previous years’ volunteers and potential volunteers in order to tell them more about volunteering and our exciting new programs. A time to make lasting friendships, and of course, eat delicious food! October 25, 2009 · 3:30-5:30pm October 2009 · Tishrei/Cheshvan 5770 ,a"g ,arhqjaui SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 13 Tishrei 2 14 Tishrei 3 15 Tishrei a Sukkot Light Candles at: 6:30 pm Light Candles after: 7:31 pm 4 16 Tishrei 5 17 Tishrei 6 18 Tishrei 7 19 Tishrei 8 20 Tishrei 9 21 Tishrei 10 22 Tishrei Sukkot Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Chol Hamoed Hoshana Rabbah Shemini Atzeret a a Sukkot a Sukkot a Sukkot a Sukkot a h Holiday Ends: 7:29 pm Light Candles at: 6:16 pm Light Candles after: 7:18 pm 11 23 Tishrei 12 24 Tishrei 13 25 Tishrei 14 26 Tishrei 15 27 Tishrei 16 28 Tishrei 17 29 Tishrei h Simchat Torah Columbus Day BeresHIS Holiday Ends: 7:16 pm Light Candles at: 6:02 pm Shabbat Ends: 7:05 pm 30 Tishrei 1 Cheshvan 2 Cheshvan 3 Cheshvan 4 Cheshvan 5 Cheshvan 6 Cheshvan 18 Rosh Chodesh 19 Rosh Chodesh 20 21 22 23 24 NOACH " Sunday Circle with Parent Lounge 2:00-4:00pm Light Candles at: 5:50 pm Shabbat Ends: 6:52 pm 7 Cheshvan 8 Cheshvan 9 Cheshvan 10 Cheshvan 11 Cheshvan 12 Cheshvan 13 Cheshvan 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 lecH -lecHA " Volunteer Kickoff Party 3:30-5:30pm Light Candles at: 5:38 pm Shabbat Ends: 6:41 pm FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF WASHINGTON 206-905-4633 I [email protected] I www.FRIENDSHIPCIRCLEWA.ORG Spotlight on SUNDAY CIRCLE November 8, 2009 2-4pm SUNDAY CIRCLE FEATURING KUNG FU Sunday Circle is a two hour drop-off program, and for many of them, we like to bring in a Kung Fu instructor! Kung Fu is an upbeat activity and the children have fun learning the art of Kung Fu, and also self- improvement and self-discipline. November 1, 2009 · 2:00-4:00pm November 2009 · Cheshvan/Kislev 5770 ,a"g jauiqfxku SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 14 Cheshvan 15 Cheshvan 16 Cheshvan 17 Cheshvan 18 Cheshvan 19 Cheshvan 20 Cheshvan 1 Standard Time Begins 2 3 4 5 6 7 VAYEIRA " Sunday Circle featuring Kung Fu 2:00-4:00pm Light Candles at: 4:27 pm Shabbat Ends: 5:32 pm 8 21 Cheshvan 9 22 Cheshvan 10 23 Cheshvan 11 24 Cheshvan 12 25 Cheshvan 13 26 Cheshvan 14 27 Cheshvan CHAYEI SARAH " Sunday Circle 2:00-4:00pm Light Candles at: 4:18 pm Shabbat Ends: 5:24 pm 28 Cheshvan 29 Cheshvan 30 Cheshvan 1 Kislev 2 Kislev 3 Kislev 4 Kislev 15 16 17 Rosh Chodesh 18 Rosh Chodesh 19 20 21 TOldOT Light Candles at: 4:10 pm Shabbat Ends: 5:17 pm 5 Kislev 6 Kislev 7 Kislev 8 Kislev 9 Kislev 10 Kislev 11 Kislev 22 23 24 25 26 Thanksgiving Day 27 28 VAYEITZEI Light Candles at: 4:04 pm Shabbat Ends: 5:13 pm 29 12 Kislev 30 13 Kislev FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF WASHINGTON 206-905-4633 I [email protected] I www.FRIENDSHIPCIRCLEWA.ORG Spotlight on FIRST FELLOWSHIP TRAINING December 3, 2009 4:30-6:30pm HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Friendship Circle Holiday Programs allow the entire family to celebrate together in a comfortable setting.