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ywempowerment: newcomers club
INTEREST GROUPS
BOOK GROUP
Get together monthly to participate in literary discussions.
Tuesday, November 17.
November’s Book Selection: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Time: 7:30 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, December 15.
DINING IN
Small groups gather for themed potluck dinners in members’ homes.
Saturday, December 5: Greek Night!
Join a group of couples at a fellow Newcomers’ home for a Greek-themed potluck dinner. Each couple will be responsible for bringing a portion of the meal (either appetizer, entrée or dessert).
We look forward to meeting you!
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: TBD
Cost: $10, payment deadline is December 1.
To RSVP or for any questions, please contact Holly, Nina or Adrienne.
Holly Brown hollyasmith@comcast.net
Nina Feeney mikeandneens@yahoo.com
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: October 26th to December 18th
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
Payments must be received by Monday, October 19th.
Kelly McCrossin kellmccross@yahoo.com
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
INTERNATIONAL GROUP
For members living in this country for the first time, temporarily, and/or once again after having lived abroad.
Saturday, November 21: International Group Cocktails
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at this couples soiree. We invite everyone to bring a dish to share, perhaps something from your home country.
Where: Home of Elaine and Axel Catton
Time: 8 p.m.
This is a BYOB event
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 12/16.
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!
10/31: Ho-Ho-Kus Bagel Shop
11/7: Ho-Ho-Kus Bagel
11/14: Ridgewood Duck Pond
11/21: Graydon parking lot
*11/ 26: Thanksgiving Day Dick Meighan Memorial Run, Upper Saddle River.
Register online at www.dickmeighan5krun.org
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, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. 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 3/12.
MULTIPLES GROUP
Come and meet other mothers of multiples to share experiences, get advice and relax!
Tuesday, November 10. All members and alums are welcome!
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blend, 17 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood
Cost: Individuals will cover their own expenses for food & drink.
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 12/7.
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.
Sunday, November 15: Second Meet & Mingle Event for Brunch
Where: Fratelli Trattoria, 119 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Individuals will cover their own expenses for food & drink.
Please RSVP to Alex Smith by November 12.
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 is 2/24.