Building Hours:Friendship Circle
A biweekly social gathering including special programming. Programs vary and often include musical entertainment, special speakers, demonstrations or hands-on activities. Friendship Circle is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the community. Kosher-style food will be provided (not under Rabbinic supervision).
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Mondays (September - May) | 11:45am-2pm
Ages: 50+ | at the JCC
Annual Membership: $72 | Half-Year Membership: $36
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
September 14: Join us in kicking off the '26/'27 Friendship Circle season with a Bingo Bonanza Mixer! We'll play bingo, win fun prizes, and socialize with friends old and new!
September 28: In celebration of Sukkot (the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest), the JCC Pre-K class will join us for a graham cracker Sukkah building activity! We'll help the kiddos construct and decorate their own Sukkahs to take home. PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will begin with Sukkah building, and lunch will not be served until approximately 12:30/12:45pm.
October 5: You can never be too careful about your safety at home, so for this meeting, Earl with the CPR Road Tour will be presenting on at-home first aid and stroke awareness. Come with questions.
October 19: For our second meeting in October, the multitalented keyboardist and singer Bruce Fagan will entertain with a variety music show! Get ready to tap your feet as we welcome Bruce for his third performance for Friendship Circle.
October 26: We've got back-to-back music programs for this month, but this time, we'll all be singing along. Pianist Tom Minero will lead us in the first of two sing-a-long programs this season. Be sure to warm up your vocal cords before you arrive.
November 9: To kick-off our November meetings, Robin Miller, who joined us last season for a talk on radio in America, will be presenting on backyard/model railroads and the toymakers who create them. With anecdotes from the late 19th century to today, this presentation will surely put some steam in your engine!
November 23: Rounding out our November meetings, local storyteller Jennifer Laden will join us for a talk on her recently published book Belonging to Bethlehem. Her book takes a look inside the Jewish community of Bethlehem, blending personal storytelling with local history. Don't miss this one!
For both presentations this month, our speakers will be selling copies of their books. If you wish to purchase one, please bring cash with you to the meeting.
December 7 & 14
January 4 & 18
February 1 & 15
March 1, 8 & 29
April 5 & 12
May 3 & 10
Contact: Simon Katz ([email protected])
PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Musical performances including the Parkland High School Strolling Strings, Jewish composer piano concert by Lex Sloot, variety music shows, and more.
Art programming including demonstrations from the Second Saturday Spinners and the Embroiderers Guild of America, instructor led activities from Jessica Goodnack and Paintsome Pottery, and more.
Health & fitness programming including exercise activities from JCC certified trainer Jenn Dietz, chair yoga and mindfulness practices from certified integrative health coach Jan Pavelco, and more.
Special holiday programs including a Rosh Hashanah shofar blowing, Hanukkah luncheon, and more.
Educational programming including a Medicare refresh from DelVal Senior Advisors, a backyard birding talk from the Audubon Society, a history presentation on the Atlas Cement Company and Northampton, PA, and more.
Other unique events including a mocktail party, a scam prevention seminar from the Lehigh County District Attorney's office, game days, and more.
