The Children's Playgroup is an informal gathering of parents and
children at a local park. At last notice the designate
park was Everett Alvarez Jr. Park,
2280 Rosita Avenue, Santa Clara (corner of Rosita Av
and Los Padres Blvd, between Pruneridge Av and
Saratoga Av. (map)
If
Tuesday mornings are greeted with bad weather, they meet at the
children's play area inside Westfield Valley Fair. The play area is
located on the first floor between Macy's Woman & The California
Pizza Kitchen.
Contact Elizabeth Leonard at 615-0985
that morning for more information.
Begun over 30 years ago, this
Bay Area mother/child club hosts weekly playdate get-togethers at
parks, family-oriented attractions, and member homes. A monthly parent-education/business
meeting, family-centered events, and mom's nights outs are also part
of the package. A great way for you and your child too meet new
friends and fill up lonely mornings or afternoons.
A special feature of this group
is that chapters are organized by the birth-year of the child and the
area you live in. So your child is bound to meet children his own age
who live near by. (But siblings are welcome to attend!)
For more information about a
chapter in your area call:
(408) 265-4056
Milpitas Moms
& Tots aims to
provide opportunities for mothers and their children (newborn through
age 5) to make friends by participating in weekly playgroups and
activities. Playgroups are potluck, with the hostess providing a main
dish and drinks. Participants are asked to bring a healthy side-dish
to share. Other club activities include trips to local museums and
parks, family picnics, monthly "mom's night out," and
holiday parties. In addition, the club runs a babysitting co-op.
Membership is just $30/year and
all members receive a monthly newsletter, which includes updates
about the club, insights on parenting, recipes, craft ideas, and a
schedule of playgroups and activities.
For more information, contact
Angie (408) 945-9918
momsandtots@gomilpitas.zzn.com
The MOMS Club of
West San Jose/Campbell is a chapter of the International
MOMS (Moms
Offering Moms Support) Club, a nonprofit organization for all
at-home mothers. Whether you stay at home full-time or work out of the home
part-time, the
MOMS Club is a wonderful way to make meaningful friendships
with other moms
while doing fun activities with your child(ren)! Please email for more
information:
wsjcmoms@hotmail.com
or visit their website
www.momsclubofwsjc.org
Are you interested in getting out with
your kids and meeting other moms? Silicon Valley Mommies
Playgroup is a fun group of women who like to get together for
playgroups, field trips, Mom’s Night Out, Bunko, a strolling
group, and other fun activities! This is a group started
BY MOMS FOR MOMS to support, listen and encourage each other in
all aspects of life. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Silicon Valley Mommies Playgroup is open to all Silicon Valley
moms and their children. Infants, toddlers, older
children, new and veteran moms, and even expecting moms and
those TTC (trying to conceive) -- all are welcome!
"WELCOME TO THE GROUP! We would love for
you to join us! We look forward to meeting you!"
***Please do not join to
solicit any members in the group. We are a moms group. ***
Members must be on either individual e-mails or daily digest
only.
Use this online resource to find playgroups,
mom support groups, and other clubs just for moms! Just enter
your zip code. You'll sign up online to join the groups
message forum, with info on meeting times and locations, and then
join them in person at their next event. Enjoy outings, park
days, stroller walk meets, etc. Some groups may require a
small fee to join.
Need to update your group's entry?Would
you like us to add a listing for your own playgroup?
Justdrop us
some email, we'd be happy to help!
The Santa Cruz Mothers club is for Santa Cruz
County mothers or other primary caregivers of children from newborn to
kindergarten age. SCMC offers a variety of playgroups throughout Santa
Cruz county. SCMC also offers parental educational resources through our
Parent Information Nights, Mothers Night Out, and opportunities
throughout the year where other family members can participate with the
primary caregiver and younger siblings.
Santa Cruz -- (831)
457-0334Parenting support and information along with age appropriate
activities. Parents and their children, birth to 5 years, welcome.
(Sponsored by FHEC and Santa Cruz Adult Education)
Watsonville -- (831)
722-1777 Parents and their children, birth to 5 years,
welcome. Parenting support and information along with age
appropriate activities. (Sponsored by CRADLE
Project and Watsonville Adult Ed)
Friends Together
(Valley Resource Center)
(831) 336-1721
Free, drop-in playgroup for parents and their children, birth –5 years
(older siblings welcome).
Visit their website and enter your zip code to
find moms in your area. Matching Moms is for Moms with
babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children who want to
meet other moms for friendship, support, and child playgroups.
Matching Moms does not charge for this service but does gratefully
accept donations to help them keep this great resource going.
Use this online resource to find playgroups,
mom support groups, and other clubs just for moms! Just enter
your zip code. You'll sign up online to join the groups
message forum, with info on meeting times and locations, and then
join them in person at their next event. Enjoy outings, park
days, stroller walk meets, etc. Some groups may require a
small fee to join.
Playgroup Listings
from ChildGroup.com
-- A growing resource list that covers all 50 states. Click
on your state, browse your area, and find (or post) a playgroup listing
for your area.
Smart
Mom's Baby-sitting Co-op Startup Kit
The purpose of a Baby-sitting Co-op is to help
mothers-of-preschoolers have time-out so moms can better care for
themselves, their families, and each other. This website is
designed to help you set up your own co-op in your area.
All you need to start is 3 friends!
NOTE: Be
sure to also check your local parenting magazine for listings of
playgroups. Other places to check for references include
hospitals, preschools (their members used to belong), community centers,
or any place where parenting classes are held.
