yw
empowerment: newcomers club

INTEREST GROUPS

BOOK GROUP
Get together monthly to participate in literary discussions.

Tuesday, March 16
March's book selection: TBA
Time:  8 p.m.
Where:  TBD
This is a BYOB event.

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Nora or Meg. 
Nora Dowd                     nmdowd@verizon.net
Meg Hutchinson              meg@hutchinson.net

Our next event will be on Tuesday, April 20th.


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

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Holly, Nina or Adrienne.
Holly Brown                    hollyasmith@comcast.net
Nina Feeney                    mikeandneens@yahoo.com

Adrienne Schmitt            adrienneschmitt@hotmail.com

Our next event will be on Friday, April 16th.

FITNESS BOOT CAMP
Structured, 8-week class with one of YWCA's fitness instructors. No YWCA gym membership fee required. Childcare available.

Mondays and Fridays:  February 22 through April 16..
Time:  10:35-11:30 am
Where:  The gym at the Ridgewood YWCA
Cost:  8-wk session fees: 1x/wk  - $67.50 and 2x/wk - $88.50

Cara Murray             caraemurray@verizon.net

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.

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

Our next event will be on Saturday, April 21st.


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

Wednesday, March 10: International Group Coffee.
Where: TBA 
Time:  9:30 a.m.
If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Linda or Sally. 
Linda Plastina                 lsplastina@verizon.net
Sally Xuereb                  sallyxuereb@yahoo.com

Our next event will be on April 14th.


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!

3/6: Duck Pond
3/13: Ho-Ho-Kus Bagel Shop
3/20: Graydon Parking Lot
32/27:  Bagel Shop Kings Parking Lot

All runs/walks at 8 a.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Please contact Jill or Raina to get on the distribution list.

Jill Badalati                     jbadalati@optonline.net
Raina D’Onofrio             raina.donofrio@earthlink.net


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

Monday, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

If interested, please contact Brian.
Brian Cooke                     brianc@gmail.com


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

To get on the distribution list, please contact Max or Doug. 
Max Brown                     max.brown@kiewit.com
Doug Cronk                     dcronk@osettlement.com


Our next event is on March 12th.



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

Tuesday, March 23:  All members and alums are welcome!
Time:  7:30 p.m.
Where:  TBD
This is a BYOB event.

If interested or to get on the distribution list, please contact Nicole or Gabriella. 
Nicole Torielli                   ntorielli@gmail.com
Gabriella Wilday             gabriella@sourcium.net

Our next event will be on April 27th.


PLAYGROUPS

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

Weekdays: 
Maureen Kuenzler        kuenzler@comcast.net
Deborah Ryen              dtryen@verizon.net

Weekend: 
Kelly Buchsbaum          kellycannonb@gmail.com

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



WORKING WOMEN

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

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

Our next event will be on April 25th.