Inclusion and Special Needs
The Weinstein JCC is an inclusive organization that welcomes people of all abilities and is committed to serving the unmet needs of
individuals with developmental disabilities through social, educational, and recreational opportunities. In addition to our inclusive
preschool and after-school programs, there are wonderful friendship and enrichment programs for both children and adults with special
needs throughout the year.
For questions regarding our Inclusion programs, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion & Support Services at 545-8658 or
mbunce@weinsteinjcc.org.
Adult Circle of Friends
An intimate, supportive special needs group
Instructor: Melissa Bunce
Ages: 22+
The Adult Circle of Friends is a social and
recreational group for adults with special
needs. The focus of this group is on learning
new skills and making friends. The group
meets twice a month to go on outings in the
community. Activities in the past have included
bowling, going to the movies, seeing a play,
painting pottery, visiting local museums, and
attending collegiate sporting events.
This group is intimate and supportive by
design. Participants need to be able to
transition well into new settings and feel
comfortable in public places.
Winter Session is December – February
Spring Session is March – May
$90 JCC member
$120 non-members
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Teen and Young Adult
Circle of Friends
Inclusion and
Support Services
An intimate, supportive special needs group
for youth
Instructor: Andrea Costanzo
Ages: 13 – 21
The Weinstein JCC and Jewish Family
Services collaborate to meet special
needs to ensure everyone feels welcome
and integrated in our community.
The Teen and Young Adult Circle of Friends is
a social and recreational group for individuals
with special needs. The focus of this group
is on learning new skills and making friends.
The group meets two Sundays a month to
go on outings in the community. Activities in
the past have included bowling, going to the
movies, seeing a play, and attending collegiate
sporting events.
The Weinstein JCC strives to enhance
the lives of children with special needs
by providing opportunities for personal
and educational growth in our Preschool,
Childcare, After-school and Summer
Camp programs. Our programs for teens
and adults are designed to engage those
with cognitive and physical disabilities
through social, educational and recreation
opport