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