Friendship Circle of Charlotte

Pajama Walk
2022-11-13 12:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The Pajama Walk is a community walk to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle & ZABS Place – two local non-profits offering social opportunities and training & employment for individuals with special needs and talents. Join us in #MakingDreamsComeTrue!Sign up at PajamaWalk.com

Moms’ Coffee
2022-11-20 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Join Ms. Sue for a Moms’ coffee hangout with coffee, refreshments and a great atmosphere.This event will take place during our November Art Circle.
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Splatter Paint Art Circle
2022-11-20 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Ready or not here it comes…Its time to get down & little messy with ART CIRCLE!
Why paint a canvas when you can splatter a canvas?!
You DON’T want to miss out!
It is going to be a splash!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Bowling
2022-12-04 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Ten Pins. One Ball. Unforgettable Fun.This December our Friends will be hitting the town for a Bowling Bash!
This event is taking place at Bowlero Bowling Alley Matthews – 11210 Brigman Rd, Matthews, NC 28105.
And we will meet you there!
Lets Rock and Bowl!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Mad Science Birthday Circle
2022-12-11 15:30 - 17:00 | NC
It’s the last Birthday Circle of 2022 and we are going to end it off with a bang!Mad Science is here to let your curiosity take its course. Join us for some Science filled fun with many discoveries along the way. Of course, there will be cake to celebrate our December birthdays. You definitely don’t want to miss out!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Family Latke Cook Off
2022-12-21 17:30 - 19:30 | NC
Winter is here and that means… Our annual Friendship Circle Chanukah Party is back!!We would like to invite all our Friends and their Families for the ultimate Latke Cook Off. Dinner and Chanukah fun will be served!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Inclusive Fun Zone Grand Opening
2023-01-08 17:00 | NC
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening ceremony for the first Inclusive Fun Zone in the Charlotte area!Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to see Friendship Circle’s inclusive and adventurous space, home to a Music & Movement Studio, Art & Creativity Spot, Multi-Sensory Dream Room, Indoor Sensory-Friendly Park, “Please Touch” Hallway, Parent Lounge, and Teen Leadership Hub.
Details
Ribbon Cutting will be held outdoors so please dress accordingly
Program begins at 5pm followed by small group tours and buffet dinner (inside) with entertainment
Parking available at Charlotte Prep – 212 Boyce Rd. 28211

Click here for more information about our Fun Zone and available dedication opportunities.
View our Fun Zone Registry.

Open Play @ FC
2023-01-15 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
It’s a new year and here’s a new and super exciting program…. Open Play @ FC. Come out and enjoy an hour of free play in our new Inclusive Fun Zone.The options are endless with our nature-inspired Sensory Park, Treehouse, Art & Creativity Spot, Music & Movement Room; what will you try first?
Please Note: RSVP is required by Wednesday, 1/11. Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Birthday Circle – Pizza Making
2023-01-22 15:30 - 17:00 | NC
It’s the first Birthday Circle of 2023 and we’re celebrating our January birthdays with a Make-your-own-pizza Party!Pizza is a favorite for most of our friends, but everyone likes to cover their fresh pizza dough with different toppings. Here’s a chance to make a pizza just the way you like it and still celebrate together.
Pizza will of course be followed by cake and ice cream for dessert!
P.S. Gluten free and dairy free options will be available
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 1/19

Build A Race Car
2023-01-29 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
On your marks, get set, GO! Look out NASCAR, our racing season is just starting.Bring your creativity and racing spirit as we team up with friends to make cars out of recycled materials. First we’ll build, then we’ll race, then we’ll celebrate… with a trophy and all!
Will it be the milk carton, soda can, or water bottle car that comes in first? Come join the fun and you may be the winner!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required by Wednesday, 1/25.

Mitzvah Moment
2023-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 | NC
What’s better than doing a Mitzvah (a good deed)? Doing a Mitzvah with friends!
In honor of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for the Trees, we’re teaming up with the Better Together program so our friends can enjoy a planting party with seniors.
We’ll meet at Friendship Circle and take a bus to MerryWood on Park senior living community where we’ll get to meet the residents and plant flowers and herbs together.

Note: The bus will leave Friendship Circle at 3:35pm and return at 5:00pm.

UMatter SafeTalk Workshop
2023-02-12 11:30 - 15:30 | NC
UMatter is focused on recognizing individual value and self-worth. Each of us matters in this world and has something unique to offer. That’s why we’re here in the first place.
While it’s always important to focus on positivity, some people are not ready to accept those messages. They need help getting to a healthier place before they can truly embrace a healthier mindset.
That’s where safeTALK comes in. SafeTalk is a 4-hr. alertness workshop that prepares participants to become Safety Connectors who can recognize and help someone in distress. Individuals who deal with thoughts of self-harm don’t usually want to end their life. Most actually give hints to the people around them that they are struggling and formulating these thoughts and need help. However, many of us miss these “invitations” to help because we don’t realize that’s what they are. safeTALK Connectors are more prepared to notice these signs and can take action.

Fast Facts:
Led by a certified safeTalk Trainer
For Teens 15+
Lunch will be served
Workshop Features:
Access to support from local community resource person
Powerful learning aids
Learning TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe
Hands-on skills practice and development
SafeTALK Participants Can:
Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts might be present
Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked
Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide
Apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe
Connect someone who has thoughts of suicide with community resources that can provide further help

Birthday Circle – Art
2023-02-12 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Join us in celebrating our friends with February Birthdays! At this party we’ll be creating our own kaleidoscopes! With so many colors and shapes to choose from, the view from each one will be unique and beautiful. Just like our different friendships!Make sure to come ready to enjoy some artistic cake and ice cream.
We can’t wait to see you there!
P.S. Gluten free and dairy free options will be available
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 2/9

Inclusive Art Club
2023-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
We’re so excited to introduce a new Friendship Circle program, thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council.
Come join an after-school/afternoon Inclusive Art Club where art lovers can come learn different art techniques through fun projects and meet new friends along the way. This inclusive club is great for kids and teens who want to try new ways of expressing themselves through upcycling, crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other hands-on activities with lots of fun materials.
Ready to sign up? This club offers mini-series of 4 weekly sessions. Before joining, make sure you are available for all 4 sessions, we’d hate for you to miss out!

Please Note:
Space is limited, to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Additional dates/times may be opened up to accommodate more friends.

Lego Scavenger Hunt
2023-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | NC
Lego + Friends = Building lots of fun and friendships!Search high and low, up and down, over and under… Team up with friends to look all around Friendship Circle for all the Lego pieces you’ll need to make a fun picture. Once the pieces are gathered, let the creativity flow.
We can’t wait to see the teamwork and the results.
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 2/23

Inclusive Art Club
2023-03-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
We’re so excited to introduce a new Friendship Circle program, thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council.
Come join an after-school/afternoon Inclusive Art Club where art lovers can come learn different art techniques through fun projects and meet new friends along the way. This inclusive club is great for kids and teens who want to try new ways of expressing themselves through upcycling, crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other hands-on activities with lots of fun materials.

Purim Party
2023-03-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
This week we’re getting ready to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim!
Join in the fun and come bake Hamantashen, make a Gragger, and learn about the 4 mitzvot of Purim with friends! Plus we’ll be enjoying some Fun Zone playtime!
We can’t wait to see you!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Friday, 3/3

Friendship Loaves Baking Day
2023-03-09 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Friendship Loaves is Back!
We’re inviting all FC Friends (age 16+) who are interested in practicing some baking skills to join us on March 9th for a Friendship Loaves Baking Day. Come meet our new Baking Leader, Haley Ben-David and have some fun making fresh Challah.
There are two shifts, so be sure to choose the one that works best with your schedule.
Morning Shift: 10am-12pm
Afternoon Shift: 4-6pm

Birthday Circle
2023-03-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us in celebrating our friends with March Birthdays! Physical fitness can help you think better, feel better and strengthen your bones and muscles-it’s even better when we have friends to do it with! Get ready for a fun-filled program designed to get our bodies moving.
Make sure to come ready to enjoy some yummy cake and ice cream afterwards.
We can’t wait to see you there!
P.S. Gluten free and dairy free options will be available
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 3/9

Building Together
2023-03-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
What can we build besides friendship? The possibilities are endless!
Join us this week as we work together with friends, hammers, nails and wood to create birdhouses just in time for spring!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 3/16

Paper Crafts
2023-03-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Come join your friends and bring your creativity! We’ll be exploring all the things we can make out of paper. Think of bracelets and airplanes and lots more!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only. RSVP is required before Thursday, 3/23

Field Trip to Gensler Charlotte HQ
2023-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for an exciting field trip to the Gensler Architecture Office, where we will explore the world of design and building through a lens of creativity and innovation. This event is specifically designed for Friendship Circle Friends ages 16 and up.
During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with experienced architects and designers who will guide you through the exciting process of designing and building structures. You will learn about the many elements of design, including the use of color, texture, and light to create inspiring and functional spaces.
In addition, you will get an inside look at the day-to-day operations of an architecture office, from brainstorming sessions to the use of cutting-edge technology to bring ideas to life. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get hands-on experience with design tools and techniques.
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in architecture or simply want to learn more about the world of design, this field trip promises to be a fun and enriching experience for all. So join us for a day of creativity, exploration, and inspiration at the Gensler Architecture Office.

Passover Carnival with Seniors
2023-04-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for a Passover Carnival like no other, as we prepare for this joyous holiday with our beloved senior citizens! This event is open to all Friendship Circle Friends and Teen Friends.
Get ready for a fun-filled adventure with games, contests, and holiday crafts that will keep everyone entertained. Whether you want to show off your skills in a game of Passover trivia, participate in an egg painting contest, or get creative with our holiday craft station, there’s something for everyone at this carnival.
Our senior citizens are an integral part of our community, and we’re thrilled to be able to celebrate this special holiday with them. Join us for an afternoon of laughter, good company, and holiday fun as we come together to celebrate Passover.
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting day filled with delicious food, holiday games, and lots of smiles. We can’t wait to see you there!

Inclusive Art Club
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council we’re excited to be continuing our after-school/afternoon Inclusive Art Club with a second series. Come figure out what mushrooms, bamboo, bracelets, and paper towel tube have in common!
This is a chance for art lovers to come learn different techniques through fun projects and meet new friends along the way. This inclusive club is great for all kids and teens who want to try new ways of expressing themselves through upcycling, crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other hands-on activities with lots of fun materials.
Ready to sign up? This club offers mini-series of 4 weekly sessions. Before joining, make sure you are available for all 4 sessions, we’d hate for you to miss out!

Please Note:
Space is limited, to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Additional dates/times may be opened up to accommodate more friends.

Friendship Loaves
2023-04-20 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake because it’s Friendship Loaves time!
We’re all set for our first Baking Series of 2023 and we’d love for our FC Friends (age 16+) to join us.
Baking roles will be divided by shift, so please pick the one that’s best for you.

2nd Annual Flag Football Game
2023-04-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Founder’s Field, 6901 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, 28270
We had so much fun last year, we had to bring it back! Under the guidance of Coach Traw, we will be hosting our second annual inclusive flag football game. Whether you’re a beginner, or you’ve played before, you’ll have a great time (and get some exercise too!)
Make sure to RSVP so you will have a jersey waiting for you!
Please Note: RSVP is required before Thursday, 4/20

Inclusive Art Club
2023-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
We’re so excited to be continuing our Inclusive Art Club thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council.
Whether it’s with mushrooms, bamboo, bracelets, paper towel tubes, or lots of other materials you’ll have a great time learning different art techniques and meeting new friends along the way. This inclusive club is great for kids and teens who want to try new ways of expressing themselves through upcycling, crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting, and other hands-on activities with lots of fun materials.
