yw
empowerment: newcomers club

INTEREST GROUPS

Interest group coordinator- Deborah Veley
Any general questions please contact Deborah at develey@gmail.com|

BOOK GROUP
Get together monthly to participate in literary discussions. Join us for our next event:
December's book: “I Don’t Know How She Does It” by Allison Pearson

When: Tuesday, December 20, 8:00 pm
Where: A member’s home. Please RSVP to ridgewoodbookclub@hotmail.com

If interested, or to get on the distribution list, please contact:
Lena Antaramian               TellLenaNow@gmail.com
Jen Friedman                     jenrfriedman@hotmail.com

 


DINING OUT
Couples meet regularly to enjoy area restaurants, explore new cuisines, and meet local chefs.

When:
Saturday, January 14th
Where: Sushi at a local resturant
Time: 7:30 pm
More details to follow

If interested, or to get on the distribution list, please contact:
Amy Glazer              amysglazer@gmail.com
Hallie Desmonts        Hallie@desmonts.biz


FITNESS BOOT CAMP
Stop the excuses and come work out with us! Structured and fun 8-week class with one of YWCA's fitness instructors. All fitness levels welcome. No YWCA gym membership fee required.

Mondays and Fridays:  November 7 - January 6th
Time:  10:35 - 11:30 am
Where:  The gym at the Ridgewood YWCA, 1st floor
Cost:  8-wk session fees: 1x/wk - $73 and 2x/wk - $93

Please make checks out to the YWCA and mail to:
Liz Willkomm, 20 Powderhorn Road Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423.

Childcare is available at the YW with respect paid to the guidelines affiliated with the “Child Watch Program”.  Please call 201.444.5600 ext. 342 or 343 to make reservations.


GIVING BACK
Want to make a difference in the community? This new group will have service projects every few months, some of which will allow children to participate.
For more information and to find out details about the first event contact: Kevin Clem at kevinclem@gmail.com


INTERNATIONAL GROUP
For members living in this country for the first time, temporarily, and/or once again after having lived abroad.

Next Event: TBD

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Yishane.
Yishena Lee                     yishane@gmail.com


          
RUNNING CLUB
Saturday morning runs around town for all levels of speed and experience.
Heather Zarnett                 hzarnett@yahoo.com
Elizabeth McCarthy           azzarae@hotmail.com

All runs/walks at 8 a.m. unless otherwise indicated.  Please contact Heather to get on the distribution list.


MEN'S BASKETBALL
Join a town league already in progress to play full-court pick-up games at a local gym on Monday nights.

When: Mondays evenings at 8 p.m.

If interested or have questions contact Deborah Veley at debveley@gmail.com or 201-444-3013


MEN'S NIGHT OUT
Get rid of your man – one night at a time – by sending him for “cultural enrichment” at Men’s Night Out! Events are held periodically throughout the year.

For more information, and to find out details about the next event contact Jim Suozzo at jcsuozzo@yahoo.com and Jay Siembieda at jaysiembieda@hotmail.com.


MULTIPLES GROUP
Come and meet other mothers of multiples to share experiences, get advice and relax!
All members and alums are welcome!

Next Event: TBD

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Tracy or Jenelle.

Tracy Matthews                      tracymmatthews@gmail.com
Jenelle Wise                            jwise925@gmail.com



PLAYGROUPS

Moms/dads and kids meet either during the week or on Saturdays.  Playgroups formed according to children’s ages. For more information contact:

Weekdays: Karen Fasano Shahadi      Karen.fasano@gmail.com
Weekend: Kerry DeVincenzo               klynch2350@aol.com


SOCCER
Join a weekly adult indoor soccer league. Games are every Wednesday evening and for all skill levels. For more information and details on how to join, contact Elisa Buckley at elisabuckley@gmail.com.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgewood YWCA’s gym
Cost: $10 per week

Please make checks out to the YWCA Newcomers and mail to: Elisa Buckley, 113 Circle Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
This group is for Newcomers who don’t have children (yet). This new group will allow you to meet and socialize with other couples who are as free as you are.
When: Thursday, December 15
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Janice-A-Bistro, 23 Sheridan Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus
Cost: Pay as you go. restaurant is BYO

RSVP to:
Brianna Scott               blmscott@gmail.com
Kristin Andrews          kmandrews123@yahoo.com


WORKING WOMEN

A forum for working women to meet, exchange ideas and network.
This group meets the first Thursday of each month.

When: Thursday, December 1
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Amano, 24 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood (BYO)

For more information and to RSVP contact Co-leaders:
Britt Tunick & Christie Adams at newcomersworkingwomen@gmail.com

Save the Date: Thursday, January 5th, 7:00 pm. To kick off the new year at a member's house.