The Meer Family Friendship Center 6892 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Friendship Circle’s Walk4Friendship is our annual community Walk that raises crucial funds to ensure our programs reach and support as many people in our community as possible. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and we help children, teens, and adults with special needs by bringing them from isolation into community.
Our Walk begins with a fun and inspiring opening ceremony followed by a 1.7 mile family walk. At the finish line, Walkers can enjoy a post-Walk carnival complete with games, rides, and delicious Kosher food! We can’t wait to see you there!
Sunday, August 24th
Schedule
10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens & t-shirt pickup begins.
11:15am - 11:45am
Opening ceremony at Farber Center.
11:45am
Walk begins.
12:00 - 3:00pm
Walkers arrive at the Meer Center for fun, food, and entertainment.
Walk4Friendship 2020 Highlights
Walk4Friendship Entertainment
Nissim Black
Momentum Drop Tower
Velocity Super Slide
Cyclone Swing
V4 Bungee
Various Bouncies and Obstacle Course
Face Paint
Petting Zoo
Yummy Food
Walk Route
The route for the Walk will start at Friendship Circle’s Farber Center (5586 Drake Road), will continue down Drake Road and cross over through the JCC to the sidewalk on Maple Road, ending at Friendship Circle’s Meer Center (6892 W Maple Road). If you find yourself unable to complete the Walk, a shuttle will be available at the JCC to take you to Meer Center once the Walk has completed.
WALK PARKING
Parking will be at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. We strongly suggest you arrive at the Temple Israel parking lot by 10:30 am to ensure you don’t miss the opening ceremony.
Road Closures:
The police will be closing off Drake Road will be closed from Walnut Lake to Maple Road from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm. In order to access Temple Israel parking, you must be in the Temple Israel Parking lot by 11:15 am. The police will not make any exceptions.
Wheelchair accessible parking: Wheelchair accessible parking is available at Temple Israel. There is a wheelchair equipped shuttle to opening ceremonies. Please let a staff member know that you need a wheelchair accessible bus.
CONVENIENT SHUTTLES AVAILABLE
To the opening ceremony: There will not be shuttles to Farber Center. It is only a 5 minute walk from Temple Israel to Farber Center for opening ceremony. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available upon request.
From the opening ceremonies to the Meer Center: Fifteen minutes after the walk begins, supporters who prefer not to walk can take a shuttle directly to the Meer Center, where they can cheer on family and friends!
From the carnival to Temple Israel: There are convenient shuttles available from Meer Center to your vehicles at Temple Israel. Shuttles will be located down the dirt path on the North side of campus, next to Friendship House. This path leads you to Golden Lane subdivision where shuttles will be parked. Shuttles will be available to return supporters to Temple Israel until 3:00 pm. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available upon request.
Event FAQs
When is Walk4Friendship?
Walk4Friendship 2025 is on Sunday August 24th with registration starting at 10:30am.
Is there a fee to register?
No! The Walk4Friendship is a free family event for all!
If I have pre-registered, do I need to check-in somewhere?
Just make sure to check in at the registration tent for your t-shirt if you did not collect it prior to the Walk.
Can I register on the day of the walk?
Yes, registration tables will be at the Farber Center opening ceremony. Registration will open at 10:30 AM. To minimize your wait time we recommend registering online. Click here to register.
Is there a fee to receive a Walk4Friendship t-shirt?
T-shirts are free to walk registrants that register online before the walk and to people who register the day of the walk on location, as long as it is before the opening ceremony. Walk T-shirts will be available at the post-walk carnival for $5.
Where should I park?
Parking will be at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. We strongly suggest you arrive at the Temple Israel parking lot by 10:30 am to ensure you don’t miss the opening ceremony. If you arrive between 11:15 am and 12:30 pm, you will need to park at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 West Maple Road (north side of the Berman Theater lot). If you arrive after 12:30, you may resume parking at Temple Israel.
The police will be closing off Drake road from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm. In order to access Temple Israel Parking, you must be in the Temple Israel Parking lot by 11:15 am. The police will not make any exceptions.
Are shuttles available?
Yes, shuttles are available during and after the walk. Please read below:
To the opening ceremony: Shuttles will transport participants who need assistance from Temple Israel to the Farber Center starting at 9:30 am and will run regularly until 11:15 am.
From the opening ceremonies to the Meer Center: Fifteen minutes after the walk begins, supporters who prefer not to walk can take a shuttle directly to the Meer Center, where they can cheer on family and friends!
NOTE: As there will be no Temple Israel shuttle service after 11:15, those arriving later will need to walk to the Farber Center from the parking lot. Likewise, those leaving the event will need walk from the Farber Center to Temple Israel. Luckily it's only a 5 minute walk. Of course, and as mentioned above, there will be wheelchair accessible accommodations for those who need them.
Is there Wheelchair Accessible Parking?
Wheelchair accessible parking is available at Temple Israel. There is a wheelchair equipped shuttle to opening ceremonies. Please let a staff member know that you need a wheelchair accessible bus.
Can I come to only the activities at the Meer Center?
Yes, you can. Activities will be running from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM.
What happens if it rains?
The event must go on! We encourage all our participants to bring their best rain gear and a positive attitude and we will move as much of our activities inside as possible. If severe weather is expected, please monitor our Facebook page for updates and up to date information. You can keep an eye on Friendship Circle at all times by following our Facebook Page.
Will there be food & water? Is there a charge?
Yes, we will be providing food & refreshments both at the Farber Center & Meer. All food & refreshments are free of charge!
Will there be any services for emergencies throughout the day?
Yes, we will have first aid stations along with the West Bloomfield Fire Department and Hatzalah ambulances positioned along the Walk route.
Will there be any security?
Yes, we will have a strong presence of the West Bloomfield Police Department during the entirety of the event.