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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
[email protected].
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 social skills and making lasting
friendships. The group meets once 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.
Kesem joins ReelAbilities!
Wednesday, February 6 - Sunday, February 10
The ReelAbilities Film Festival is dedicated to
promoting awareness and appreciation of the
lives, stories and artistic expressions of people
of all abilities. The festival presents award-
winning films, accompanied by discussions
and other engaging programs, which bring
together the community to explore, discuss
and celebrate the diversity of our shared
human experience.
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. And don’t miss the ReelAbilities Talk Backs
following each film! Talk Backs explore and
discuss the themes presented in each film.
Speakers are professionals in the field or
individuals living with the highlighted disability.
Session 1: December - February
Session 2: March - May For a full ReelAbilities schedule, please visit our
website at weinsteinjcc.org.
$60 per session JCC members
$75 per session non-members Tickets are $7 for JCC members of $10 general
admission and can be purchased by phone at
804-285-6500.
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Weinstein JCC | 2019 Winter - Spring Activity Guide
In Hebrew, the word "Kesem" means
magic, and at the Weinstein JCC, we like
to make magic! The Kesem Inclusive
Theatre Project is a theatre education
initiative from the Weinstein JCC for
adults ages 22 and up. Kesem provides
a comprehensive theatre education
experience from process to performance.
On February 10, Kesem will perform an
original script conceived by all of the
participants and inspired by the poetry
of Mattie Stepanek, a best-selling child
poet who lived with Muscular Dystrophy
and passed away at the age of 13. The
project will focus on concepts of self
image and how we are perceived by
others. Using music, poetry, theatre, and
other forms of expression, participants
will explore and challenge ideas of what
is possible in our world.
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