J Circle
J Circle is a series of programs designed for adults with disabilities to foster new friendships and a deeper sense of community at the Bender JCC.
J Circle
Community, connections, and friendships are essential to our happiness. For many adults, finding avenues to make friends can be challenging. J Circle will encompass a variety of experiences for adults with disabilities. J Circle programming will offer both an event for participants and a separate event for parents and caregivers on the same date and time.
Learn More About Our Lunches
For questions, contact Kaitlyn Mora at [email protected].
Our Lunch Program offers a welcoming space for adults with disabilities to come together twice a week to share a meal, build friendships, and enjoy meaningful social time in a supportive environment. Lunches take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Participants bring their own lunch, which must be kosher, and enjoy eating together in a relaxed, inclusive setting. Each gathering is designed to encourage conversation, social interaction, and a strong sense of belonging.
Free for participants
Partnered With
Shavim Soccer Team
- Children (6-12), Teens (13-17)
Real World Ready
- Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)
Gudelsky Exceptional Swim Program
- All
Empowering Friendship
- Teens (13-17)
A. J Circle: Let's Do Lunch | Mon. Aug. 31
- Ages 18+
- August 31 at 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Adaptive Fitness 13-17 | September-October 2026
- Teens
- Starting September 1 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm
- Every Tuesday from 9/1/26 to 10/20/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
Adaptive Fitness 18+ | September-October 2026
- Ages 18+
- Starting September 1 at 5:45 – 6:30 pm
- Every Tuesday from 9/1/26 to 10/20/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
Brain Builders Preschool | Sept. – Oct. 2026
- Preschool
- Starting September 2 at 3:45 – 4:30 pm
- Every Wednesday from 9/2/26 to 10/21/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
Sports Adventure | September – October 2026
- Ages 6-12
- Starting September 2 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm
- Every Wednesday from 9/2/26 to 10/21/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
Adaptive Fitness 13-17 | September-October 2026
- Teens
- Starting September 1 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm
- Every Tuesday from 9/1/26 to 10/20/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
Adaptive Fitness 18+ | September-October 2026
- Ages 18+
- Starting September 1 at 5:45 – 6:30 pm
- Every Tuesday from 9/1/26 to 10/20/26
- Member $250.00 | Non-Member $275.00
A. J Circle: Let's Do Lunch | Wed. Sept. 9
- Ages 18+
- September 9 at 12:00 – 1:30 pm