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Adult Enrichment
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adult enrichment

parent education

Adult Schools
Community adult schools offer an array of courses related to parenting, communication, child development, safety and personal growth.
· Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park
PO Box 125, Madison 07940, 973-443-9222.
· College for Kids at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, 973-328-5187.
· Hunterdon County Adult Education, 215 Rt. 31, Flemington, 908-788-1405.
· South Orange-Maplewood Adult School, 17 Park Ave., Maplewood, 973-378-7620.
· Watchung Hills Adult School, 108 Stirling Rd., Warren, 908-647-4800, ext. 4820.

American Red Cross
CPR, Community First Aid & Safety and grandparenting courses.
· Millburn-Short Hills
  Chapter of the American Red Cross, 389 Millburn Ave., 973-379-4198.
· Morristown,
  973-538-2160.
· Colonial Crossroads
  Chapter of the American Red Cross, 695 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908-273-2076; 1 Madison Ave., Madison, 973-377-0455.
· Westfield-Mountainside
  Chapter of the American Red Cross, 908-232-7090.
· Greater Somerset
  County Chapter of the American Red Cross, 14 W. Cliff St., Somerville, 908-725-2217.

Atlantic Health System
1-800-247-9580. Free health education programs on many issues related to families and children offered year round. Parent education classes for expectant and new parents, grandparents and siblings are offered monthly at Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital. Topics include prepared childbirth (in English and Spanish), infant care, breastfeeding, "Mommy & Me," and others. Visit www.AtlanticHealth.org under "Classes and Events" to access calendar.

Atlantic Training Center
Atlantic Health Hospitals, Overlook Hospital, 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit, 908-522-2323. 9-1-1 education and demonstration programs to local schools, businesses and civic organizations. CPR classes, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support (PALS), first aid training to community groups, businesses, and the general public. Courses are held at Atlantic Health hospitals and on-site or private programs are also available.

EmpoweringParents.com
A website and weekly newsletter offering parenting articles and advice from noted experts on tough problems parents face with their kids.

The Learning Laboratory, LLC
36 Main St., Madison, 973-520-8245. A full service learning center, The Learning Laboratory periodically hosts free parent workshops focused on developing early literacy skills, developing strong math skills and helping with homework and study skills.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Union County: 300 North Ave., Westfield, 908-654-9854. Parenting newsletter and workshops available.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Old Short Hills Rd., Livingston, 973-322-5360. Education classes and support groups for new parents, families and those touched by specific illnesses or health issues.

Somerset Medical Center
110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, 908-704-3766. Seminars, classes, support groups and screenings offered for all ages. Maternal Child Health programs include moms support group, Baby Basics, breastfeeding, sibling preparation and childbirth preparation classes.

Summit Area YMCA Community Development Programs
67 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-3330 x127. Health, career, SAT, college, nutrition and other topics are the focus of workshops and lectures offered to the community.

Summit Medical Group
1 Diamond Hill Rd., Berkeley Heights, 888-241-6981. Free lectures and events offered throughout the year on health, first aid and fitness topics.

Ys
Check with your local Y for American Heart Association CPR, American Red Cross First Aid and Safety classes and parent workshops offered throughout the year.

moms time out/playgroups
See Support Groups under Health & Family for more Moms time-out opportunities and playgroups
in local chapters of Moms Clubs, Mothers and More, Mothers of Multiples, etc.

Christ Church Nursery School Drop-In Babysitting
Christ Church Nursery School, East Lane, Short Hills, 973-379-6549. Drop-in service available Mon.-Fri. 8:30-3:30 for infants to age 6 mid-Sept.mid-June.

Moms Club
National support group for at-home mothers holds monthly meetings, playdays, outings, activity groups, babysitting co-ops, mom's night out and more.
· Bedminster
  Email: emomsclub@hotmail.com or www.geocities.com/emomsclub. Serving Bedminster, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Peapack-Gladstone and Pottersville.
· Belvidere Area
Consult www.momsclub.org for current contact info. Serving Belvidere, White Twp. and Oxford.
· Berkeley Heights/Summit
  Email momsclubbhs@gmail.com.
· Boonton Area
  www.momsclubboontonareanj.org, boontonmoms@hotmail.com. Open to residents of Boonton, Boonton Twp., Montville and Mountain Lakes areas.
· Bound Brook, Dunellen & Middlesex
  Monthly meetings 2nd Fri. of the month at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Bound Brook.
· Bridgewater Chapters
  East, West and Central chapters. See www.momsclub.org for chapter locations.
· Denville Chapter
Lynda Rodriguez, 973-343-6033.
· East Hanover Area
  Momsclubofeasthanover@yahoo.com. Meets the 3rd Tues. at Lurker Park Recreation Center. Open to Cedar Knolls, East Hanover, Madison, Whippany, Hanover and Florham Park.
· Green Brook
908-757-9027. Meets the 3rd Fri. of the month.
· Hillsborough
  www.momsclubofhillsborougheast.com
  www.momsclubofhillsboroughwest.com
· Long Hill Township
  Serving Millington, Stirling, Gillette and Meyersville. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Wed. at First Presbyterian Church in Stirling.
· Long Valley
  www.geocities.com/longvalleymomsclub
· Montgomery Lynne, 908-359-2228. Monthly meetings the 2nd Wed. of every month at Harlingen Reformed Church, Rt. 206, Belle Mead.
· Morristown
  Email: morristownmomsclub@yahoo.com
  memoryvessel.com/momsclub/mcm
  Serving Morristown, Morris Twp. and Morris Plains.
· Somerville/Raritan
  Email: somervillemoms@hotmail.com
  www.momsclubofsomerville-raritan.50megs.com Monthly meetings 10am on the 1st Fri. at First United Methodist Church, 48 W. High St., Somerville.
· Three Bridges, Readington Twp.
  Email: threebridgesnjmomsclub@yahoo.com, www.geocities.com/threebridgesnjmomsclub. Monthly meetings 9:30am on the 2nd Wed. at Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd., Whitehouse Station.
· Washington Twp. (Warren County) Area
  Kathy, 908-453-9840.

Morristown Moms and Tots and More
A subset of the Burnham Park Association, group members plan playdates, nature walks, moms night out, day with dad, dads night out and field trips.

Mothers and More
  International support/social group for women dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy.
· Essex County Chapter
  Monthly meetings plus Moms' Night Out, playgroups, book clubs and special events.
· Maplewood/South Orange Chapter
  877-907-2232. Playgroups, guest speakers, discussion groups, book clubs, mom-n-tot outings, over 150 members. General meetings the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month. National dues $45, scholarships available.
· Morris County Chapter
  Meetings first Wed. and third Tues. each month, 7:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Morristown, 65 South St. Mom & tot outings, speakers, playgroups, Mom's night out and more. email:   mothersandmoremorris@yahoo.com.
· Princeton Area
  email mothersmoreinfo@comcast.net. Meetings first & third Thurs., 7:30pm at changing locations.
· Summit Greater Area Chapter
  visit website or email momsnjsc@yahoo.com. Meetings 7:45pm 2nd & 4th Thurs. at the Connection, 79 Maple St., Summit. Playgroups, fiction book group, mom and toddler outings, newsletter and social events.
· Union County Chapter
  Andrea, 908-272-7410, www.geocities.com/mothersandmore10. Meetings 1st and 3rd Wed. each month at Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Room 23. Playgroups, Mom's night out, walking club, book discussion. New members always welcome.

Mother's Morning Out
125 Elmer St., Westfield, 908-232-2084. Program gives parents one morning or one afternoon out per week while providing a safe environment for the children.

Mothers of Only Children of Northern NJ
Are you a mother of an only child? Join together with other families of onlies! Our group has 80+ families from all over northern NJ. We get together with other moms or have fun outings with the kids. We have also been featured in the New York Times. For more information, contact Joanne at jkowalski_makeovers@yahoo.com.

Mothers of Preschoolers Club (MOPS)
908-719-1093, email gracekids@gfcnj.com. An inviting environment where women can come-just as they are-to build friendships, be pampered, encouraged and gain practical parenting strategies. Meetings are held at Grace Fellowship Chapel, 375 Main St., Bedminster, on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11am with childcare provided. Special summer schedule.

Newcomers Clubs/Welcome Wagon
Visit website for a directory of Newcomers Clubs, women's groups, moms clubs and dads organizations throughout New Jersey and nationwide.
· Chatham Borough Newcomers' Club.
  Monthly activities for families include bookclub, ladies and couples nights out, seasonal parties, children's play groups, men's pick-up basketball games. "Welcome Coffees" held third Thurs. of every month.
· Chatham Township Newcomers' Club. Ladies luncheons and dinners, playgroups, progressive dinners, book discussion, crafts, family activities, bingo, day trips, couples activities, gardening group, newsletter.
· Neighbors & Newcomers of Chester.
  Social activities and events, service projects. .
· Newcomers' Club of Cranford.
  Open to women who reside in Cranford, Kenilworth or Garwood. Social events for couples, progressive dinner, teas, children's playgroups, parties & outings.
  General meetings the 2nd Tues. of each month at the Hanson House.
· Hillsborough Montgomery Welcomer's Club.
  Open to all women residing in Hillsborough and Montgomery.
· Welcome Wagon Club of Madison and Florham Park.
  Playgroups, babysitting co-op, social activities, special interest groups. For information: www.rosenet.org, www.florhamparkboro.net.
· Newcomers, Friends &Neighbors of Morristown.
  Open to anyone in the Morristown area. Moms & Tots, bridge, book club and other special interest groups.
· Newcomers Club of Mountainside.
  Mommy 'n me, ladies' night out, couples' activities.
· Newcomers and Neighbors' Club of Randolph.
  Visit website for events and membership application. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Wed. from 7-9pm in the Randolph Senior Center on Calais Rd. Activities include playgroups, coffees, bookclubs, babysitting co-ops as well as ladies social clubs, dinner clubs, community service projects and family events.
· Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers' Club.
  Cooking, arts and crafts, play groups, luncheon groups, golf, bowling, games, book groups, social events for couples.
· Newcomers/Encore Club of Short Hills-Millburn.
  Playgroups, family activities, Moms & toddler activities and a variety of adult activities.
· Newcomers and Neighbors of Somerset Hills.
  Moms and tots playgroups, activities and many special interest groups, ladies night out & day trips.
· South Orange and Maplewood. Box 1220, Maplewood, NJ 07040. General meeting 7:45pm 1st Wed. Sept.-June at Morrow Memorial Methodist Church, Maplewood.
  Groups include wine experience, board games, children's playgroups, book discussion, men's poker, international night and more.
· Newcomers Club of Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. Moms and Tots outings, playgroups, babysitting co-ops, tennis, bridge, men's and ladies' night out, book groups, couples dinners.
· Newcomers and Friends Club of Washington Twp.
  Monthly meetings 7:30pm on the 2nd Tues. Sept.-June at Schooley's Mountain Firehouse. Arts & crafts, bridge, book groups, child, family and couples' activities.
· Neighbors and Nucomers of Washington Valley.
  NancyB710@aol.com. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Wed. at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Martinsville. Moms & Tots, day trips, babysitting co-op, social and sports activities for women and couples.
· Welcome Wagon of Watchung Hills.
  Check website under "Civic Organizations." Monthly meetings, playgroups, activities for women and couples.
· Westfield Welcome Club. PO Box 852, Westfield, NJ 07090, Open to women in the Westfield area. Children's playgroups, children's parties, ladies' "escape" nights, monthly dinners, community service, couples activities.
· Newcomers Club of Westfield.
  Playgroups, family holiday parties, Mom's sanity night, field trips, activities for couples, activity groups, monthly dinner meetings.

Presbyterian Church Drop-In Babysitting
Presbyterian Church, Springfield Ave., New Providence, 908-790-1919. For ages 1-5 years, up to 16 children. Stories, recreation, singing.

Social Club of Madison and Florham Park
PO Box 644, Madison, NJ 07940, socialclubmfp@yahoo.com. Open to area newcomers, new parents or families in transition, the club hosts holiday parties, special event outings, charity events and has special interest groups including a babysitting co-op, book group, children's playgroups, gourmet dinner club, international group and night out group.

Time Out for Parents
Presbyterian Church, 140 Mountain Blvd., Westfield, 908-654-5157. 21/2 hrs. once a week for ages 3 mos.-3yrs. Supervised play, arts & crafts, recess, stories and snack time.