Gold Chicken Friends

03/24/2026

Will you be a buddy for one of our amazing Gold Chicken Show performers?

Currently, we have 38 performers and only 17 buddies! Are you interested? Can you recommend a friend? While musical talent is not required, love and responsibility are.

You'll never find a more rewarding experience.

We'll rehearse every 2nd Sunday until our final rehearsal on Friday Sepetmber 18 and our show on Saturday, September 19.

Interested? Email [email protected]

Note: While we'd love for buddies to attend all rehearsals, if you miss a few, we understand.

Next Rehearsal: Sunday, April 12.
2:00 Desert with friends. 2:30 - 4:00 Rehearsal

Where? The Church of the Holy Comforter, 4814 Staples Mill Road (Corner of Staples Mill & Monument)

RSVP or More Information: Email [email protected]

Enjoy these "Buddy" photos from past Gold Chicken Shows.

03/10/2026

Always a blast! 2nd Sunday of each month. Enjoy these pics from lunch at Padow's AND our Gold Chicken Show rehearsal. (The show will be on September 19. We're still accepting performers and buddies.)

03/07/2026

You are invited!

Gold Chicken Show Rehearsals - The Church of the Holy Comforter - 4814 Monument Avenue (Staples Mill & Monument)
2nd Sundays until our show on September 19.
Exceptions: May ?, (We’ll reschedule due to Mother’s Day)
Friday, September 18, 5:30 Dinner; 6:00 Rehearsal
Saturday, September 19, 3:00 Call Time; 4:00 Show!
RSVP [email protected]

2nd Sunday Luncheons at Padow’s Ham & Deli
12:30 (or thereabouts)
2431 Colony Crossing Place, Midlothian, VA 23112.
Sunday, April 12 - Next 2nd Sunday Luncheon

NEW! BINGO! 3rd Tuesdays St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
10627 Patterson Ave, Henrico 23238
Next Bingo – Tuesday, March 17, 6:30–7:30.
RSVP [email protected]

CHARITY - BILLY’S BASKET
Non-perishable food gifts help persons in need.
You can donate during any Gold Chicken activity.

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02/28/2026

Gold Chicken Show - September 19, 2026, 4PM, The Church of the Holy Comforter (corner of Monument & Staples Mill).

"Since 2018, I have been Playing with the house band of Gold Chicken Friends for their annual performance. Working with “buddies “ and differently-abled people, brought together to put on a show (sold out last year btw) with song and dance, that both invigorates the community and acknowledges that all people want to do is to perform and enjoy watching and listening to a fun show." - Mary Fender O'Brien

Gold Chicken performers (60+ friends of all abilities) sing, dance, play music, and share contagious kindness.

For information, email [email protected]

02/13/2026

What fun we had at our Gold Chicken Show rehearsal on Sunday, 2/8. The show will be on Saturday, September 19. We rehearse every 2nd Sunday until the show. We're still accepting performers. Interested? Email [email protected]

Gold Chicken Show showcases 60+ friends of all abilities. Gold Chicken friends perform with local performers and People International (PII) performers from across the USA. They sing, dance, play music, and share contagious kindness. It's as much fun as you can imagine.

02/01/2026

Baby it's cold outside! Don't let cold and ice stop your fun with friends. Join Gold Chicken friends for a virtual Snow Day Chat.
When: Today, Sunday, February 1, from 2:00 - 3:00
At 2:00 go to meet.google.com/niz-yjjm-iyo

For more information, check out our email: https://conta.cc/4a7gFdU

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01/31/2026

Tomorrow, Sunday, 2/1, 2:00 - 3:00 - Snow Day Chat - meet.google.com/niz-yjjm-iyo
Don't let snow stop fun with friends. Join Gold Chicken friends for a virtual Snow Day Chat. We'll talk about whatever you want. Suggestions: "What brings you joy during snow?"
"What's your favorite snow food?" Your ideas are welcome!
At 2:00 on Sunday, 2/1 go to: meet.google.com/niz-yjjm-iyo
RSVP - Not required, but we'd love to know if you're coming. Email: [email protected]

01/19/2026

Click below to see upcoming activities - Advocacy, Padow's luncheon, Gold Chicken Show rehearsals, and more!
You are invited!

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01/18/2026

Congratulations to Friendship Circle of VA for today's great Disability Expo. We loved being with you and making so many new friends.

01/11/2026

Gold Chicken Sunday Luncheon at Padow's is cancelled today!

We just got word that Leo from Padow's broke his foot and they can't host our luncheon today. Sorry for the change.

We look forward to seeing you on February 8 at our next 2nd Sunday luncheon at Padow's Padow's Hams & Deli

12/31/2025

It's New Year's Eve! - Your last day of 2025 to enhance life for persons with developmental disabilities through your support of Gold Chicken Friends. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YPWVBCZP5C8CJ
You can make a difference!

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