yw
empowerment: newcomers club

INTEREST GROUPS

Interest group coordinator- Bonnie Smith
Any general questions please contact Bonnie at Binker0143@yahoo.com

 

BOOK GROUP
Get together monthly to participate in literary discussions.

Next event: Tuesday, September 21st

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Holly or Meg.
Holly Brown                hollyasmith@comcast.net
Meg Hutchinson          meg@hutchinson.net



CO-ED PICK UP SOCCER
Come play indoor soccer with us! We are looking for more people to join us to play a casual pick up game each week.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:30-7:25 pm
Where: Ridgewood YWCA’s gym
Cost:TBD

Contact Karyn Schoenherr at karyn.schoenherr@gmail.com for more information.


DINING IN
Small groups gather for themed potluck dinners in members’ homes.

When: Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
Time:  7 pm
Where:  TBD- host homes
Cost:  $20 per couple


Amy Killeen               amydkilleen@gmail.com
Manpreet Kalsi-Tyagi  manpreetkt@gmail.com

Please email Amy Killeen amydkilleen@gmail.com, or Manpreet Kalsi-Tyagi manpreetkt@gmail.com to host or participate in this fun event.


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:  September 10th through October 30th.
Time:  10:35 - 11:30 am
Where:  The gym at the Ridgewood YWCA, 1st floor
Cost:  8-wk session fees: 1x/wk - $70 and 2x/wk - $90

Please make checks out to the YWCA and mail to:
Karyn Schoenherr, 244 Emmett Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Checks due by September 7th.

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.


GOURMET GROUP
For those who like to discuss, prepare and enjoy good food and drink.

Next event: Thursday, October 7th. More details to follow!

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Kelly or Heather.
Kelly Ahern                     Kelly_woj@yahoo.com
Heather Dale                   heather_tripp@yahoo.com


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

International Group Coffee
When: Wednesday, September 22nd 
Time:  9:30 - 11 am
Where: Linda Plastina's home

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Linda. 
Linda Plastina                 lsplastina@verizon.net


JOG JAUNT ‘N JAVA
Early morning, evening and weekend runs/walks around town for all levels of speed and experience. Scheduled social events and races too!

When: Saturday, September 11th is the first meet up!

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

Heather Zarnett                     hzarnett@yahoo.com
Elizabeth McCarthy               azzarae@hotmail.com
Tyrrell Januzzi                      tcjanuzzi@gmail.com
Tammy Juco                         tjuco@yahoo.com


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, beginning in October.

If interested or have questions contact Donald Whitlinger or Bonnie Smith.
Bonnie Smith               Binker0143@yahoo.com


MEN'S NIGHT OUT
Evenings of spirits, cigars, poker and casual pub dining -- just for the guys.

When: Friday, October 4th.

To get on the distribution list, please contact Jim or Aaron. 
Jim Suozzo                    jcsuozzo@yahoo.com
Aaron Letscher             aletscher@gmail.com


MULTIPLES GROUP
Come and meet other mothers of multiples to share experiences, get advice and relax!

When: Tuesday, September 28th. 
Time: 7:30 pm 
Where: TBD

This is a BYOB event. If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Liz or Stephanie.
Liz Nixon                          liznixon4@gmail.com
Stephanie Reynolds         Stephanie@applejeans.tv


PLAYGROUPS

Moms and kids meet either during the week or on Saturdays.  Playgroups formed according to children’s ages.

If you would like to join a weekday or weekend playgroup, please contact Danielle or Carolina.
New groups are still forming.

Weekdays: Danielle Mueller          Danielle@bloomtherapy.com
Weekend: Carolina Kaplan           caro_jara@hotmail.com


WORKING WOMEN

A forum for working women to meet, exchange ideas and network.

When: Sunday September 19th.
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Ho-Ho-kus Inn and Tavern
1 East Franklin Turnpike
Ho-Ho-kus, NJ 07423
(201) 445-4115
http://hohokusinn.com

Individuals will be responsible for buying their own drinks/appetizers

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Bridget or Alex.
Bridget Donahue Hmidi   bridget_donahue@yahoo.com
Alex Smith                      alexandrarsmith@yahoo.com