22 August 29 • 2019
jn
Walk4Friendship
H
igh-flying stunts by pro-
fessional pogo stick per-
formers will punctuate one
of Michigan’
s largest gatherings to
support individuals and families of
those with special needs. Thousands
of people of all ages from across Metro
Detroit will gather along Walnut Lake
Road in West Bloomfield Sunday, Sept.
1, for Friendship Circle’
s 14th annual
Walk4Friendship.
The event raises crucial funds and
awareness for Friendship Circle and
individuals with special needs.
“Forever Friendship” is
the theme of this year’
s
walk, which coincides
with Friendship Circle’
s
25th anniversary.
“It’
s amazing to
think back over a
quarter of a century
and realize how many
individuals and fami-
lies we’
ve helped and how
many lives have been touched
by Friendship Circle’
s programs,
”
said Bassie Shemtov, director and
co-founder of Friendship Circle.
Friendship Circle provides assistance
and support to 3,000 local individuals
with special needs and their families.
Founded in 1994, the organization
has recreational, social, emotional and
vocational programs, which enrich
lives through friendship and inclusion
with help from a vast network of dedi-
cated volunteers.
The opening ceremony begins at
10:30 a.m. at the West Bloomfield
Town Hall (4550 Walnut Lake
Road) followed by a 1-mile walk to
Friendship Circle’
s Farber Center
(5586 Drake Road) with family-friend-
ly activities including bounce houses,
complimentary hot dogs and beverag-
es, popcorn, cotton candy, face paint-
ing and more, through 3 p.m.
New this year: The Xpogo Stunt
Team, billed as the “world’
s best
extreme pogo entertain-
ment,
” will perform,
featuring professional
athletes flying more
than 10-feet in the
air on extreme pogo
sticks and pulling off
incredible tricks.
The event will also
feature a zip line, petting
zoo, a swinging ship carnival
ride and a segue challenge.
Dozens of dedicated teams, includ-
ing many families of children and
adults with special needs, are already
hard at work raising funds for the
walk. This year’
s goal is to raise
$600,000 for local children, teens and
adults served by Friendship Circle.
To learn more, register,
donate or support a team, visit
walk4friendship.com. ■
jews d
in
the
COURTESY OF FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
s.
Team
ext
f
zo
JCC Gets Grants to Support Youth with Special Needs
The Jewish Community Center
(JCC) of Metropolitan Detroit has
been awarded a $38,000 grant over
two years to support the expansion
of vocational training and commu-
nity-based instruction programs for
youth with specials needs in south-
east Michigan.
The grant, from the Community
Foundation for Southeast Michigan
(CFSEM), will serve to expand the
already-successful Young Adults
All Together (YAAT) program at
the Jewish Community Center of
Metropolitan Detroit. The YAAT
program provides young adults the
chance to participate in summer
activities and explore their com-
munity while learning life skills.
Participants volunteer at local orga-
nizations with trained staff who
serve as job coaches as they develop
“soft skills” like communication,
teamwork and leadership.
MEL DRYMAN
Raised in Detroit, Experienced in Arizona
Your Professional
& Dedicated
ARIZONA REALTOR
Mobile: (480) 239-8686
mel.dryman@azmoves.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
The
Warren-Partridge
Team
WEST BLOOMFIELD BY APPOINTMENT
Great value, Motivated Seller, Beautiful
detached ranch condo in gated
Maple Place Villas, 2 br 2 full bath with
library, 1800 sq ft, Premium private site
location, Impeccably maintained,
New paint throughout, Lux master suite,
tons of natural light.
$248,888 – MAKE OFFER
MLS – 219057422
7429 PARKDALE, N. OF MAPLE, E. OF HAGGERTY
4261 IVERNESS, N. OF LONE PINE, E. OF ORCHARD LAKE
thewarrenrealtyteam.com
Please call us for
showing appointments
evanpartridge@kw.com
248-521-5863
mwarren@kw.com
248-417-0742
WEST BLOOMFIELD BY APPOINTMENT
Phenomenal 4 Br 2.5 Bath colonial
in Pine Lake Estates, Bloomfield Hills
Schools, Pine Lake privileges available,
Premium private lot on hill, Brand new
roof, Beautiful refinished hardwood
floors throughout, Great layout &
room sizes. Whole house generator.
Must See! $354,888 – MAKE OFFER
MLS – 219068852