MOM'S GROUPS:

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Holistic Moms Network: Jewish Community Center, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Last Wednesdays, 7-9PM. Hartford County chapter of a non-profit organization for parents who are interested in holistic health and green living. hartfordhmn@yahoo.com, www.holisticmoms.org
Single & Strong: A Support Group for Single Moms: Family Wellness Center, 635 Main St., Middletown. 3rd Saturdays, 10AM-Noon. Come and share with other mothers who can understand the unique struggles and triumphs of single parenting. Childcare provided. RR. Julie: 347-6971 x3662.
Beat Fatigue & Stress Fast Support Group: In this support group for parents, learn strategies to release stress and fatigue associated with pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Find new ways to handle the demands of family and career, laugh, and share experiences of early parenting with other new moms and dads. Group meets in the South Windsor, West Hartford, and Vernon areas. Melissa: 205-8780, mgurry@esocen.com.
Christian Moms Connection: Play groups, park days, & more… You are welcome whether you go to church or not. Martha Michaud: 643-5882, Jennifer Ledbetter: 684-1120. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/christianmomsconnection/.
Circle of Moms: Open to all in Somers, Enfield, and surrounding towns. We schedule play dates and outings, host family events, and provide times for moms to relax together. Open to all moms—whether you work outside the home or stay at home, whether you are a first timer or an experienced hand, whether your baby is six months or six years old. Kerry: kerry@circleofmoms.org. www.circleofmoms.org.
Moms & More: Dedicated to serving both parents’ and children’s needs through meetings, events, play groups, and social outings for families in West Hartford and surrounding communities. Fun events and activities for moms, children, and the whole family. www.momsandmoreclub.com
Central CT Multiple Connection (CCMC): South Windsor Community Center, 150 Nevers Rd., South Windsor. 3rd Wednesdays. Are you a mom of multiples who would like to meet other moms with multiples? Socials, speakers, & more. Stephanie: 874-4379, SLAsuffield@aol.com (A-K) or Jennifer: 490-3730, jkrasusky@sbcglobal.net (L-Z).
Mothers of Multiples of Greater Bristol:Got twins? Got triplets? Live in the Hartford County area? The meetings are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 851 Stafford Ave., Bristol. Tracey 628-9199 or www.bristolmoms.org
Mothers of Multiples of Middlesex County: Pregnant with or have twins, triplets, or more?? If you're looking for support from other MOMs, please join us! 1st Mondays. Contact Danielle at 860-663-2684 or danni101@sbcglobal.net. for more information
Moms in Touch International: Praying moms make a difference! To find a prayer group near you, please contact Mary Beth 295-0683 or www.momsintouch.org
Mothers Connection of the Farmington Valley: Mothers of Preschoolers ― Look no further! The Mothers’ Connection of the Farmington Valley has it all: weekly playgroups, daily mom and child activities, regular mom’s only activities like mom’s nights out, discussion groups and a book club. With over 145 members throughout the Farmington Valley, we find local fun for our children and support one another in the great adventure of parenthood. Phoebe Milliken, 693-8655, phoebe@richard-reed.com
Mom to Mom: A group for mothers of all ages and stages. We meet at The First United Methodist Church in Stafford Springs. Thursdays 9-10:30AM. We follow a video curriculum, supported by participants; guides, which lead us in study, discussion and prayer.We are fortunate to have excellent child care. For questions and information, or to register, call Polly Streb at 684-2838.
Tolland Friends and Neighbors: A social group of families of Tolland. We meet at St. Matthew Church, 111 Tolland Green, Tolland. 2nd Thursdays. We provide playgroups, charity work, book club, bunco, social nights for ladies, meals for moms, and children and family activities. This group is a great way to meet new friends while having fun! For more information contact 875-3966.
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS:
Avon Area: Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 W. Avon Rd., Avon. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30-11:30AM. Pregnant moms and mothers of preschoolers and infants are invited for a morning of sharing, support, and a creative activity. Children’s program with crafts and songs (for ages 5 and under). RR. avonmops@cox.net. www.mops.org.
Bristol: Bethel Christian Church, 750 Stevens St., 3rd Friday, 9-11AM. Fellowship, childcare and breakfast for $5. Moms with children 5 and under are welcome! Great way to make new friends and get support from other moms. Cari: 489-1305
Buckland Area: Church of the Living God, 199 Deming St., Manchester. 2nd Fridays, 9-11AM. Encouragement and fellowship for mothers of preschool-aged children. Childcare for ages birth-K. Refreshments. Heather: 289-5048, Joanne: 289-4459.
Hebron Area: 39 Prentice Hill Rd., Hebron. 2nd Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15AM, from Sept. to June. Mothers of preschoolers share struggles and successes and create new friendships. Enjoy guest speakers, discussions, crafts, and time to be ourselves over coffee and snacks. Children’s program available for ages birth-5. Jill 289-2567.
Manchester: Trinity Covenant Church, 302 Hackmatack St., Manchester. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9-11:30AM. Are you a mom with a child between the ages of birth and 5? Then you are a MOP—Mother of Preschooler—and we have fun-filled programs for you and your child/ren. Guest speakers, small mom-to-mom discussion groups, crafts, creative activities, food. MOPPETS childcare program provided. 649-2855.
Simsbury: Trinity Church, Tariffville. Monthly meetings on 2nd Wednesdays, 9-11:30AM & fun outings on 4th Wednesdays. Meet new friends, have great conversation, and listen to a guest speaker or make a craft. On-site childcare for infants through K. RR. Barbara Kaylor: 550-5907.
Wethersfield: First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield. 1st Thursdays, 9:15-11:15AM. Guest speakers, crafts, friends & food! Childcare available ages 0-5. Lisa Miller 593-5760, Lisagm@snet.net.
MOMS Club® of…
General Information: www.momsclub.org
Colchester East: Cragin Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester. Beth at 860-214-7670 or bethwmeekins@yahoo.com
Colchester West/Salem: Beth: 537-1459
Coventry/Mansfield: (also serving Storrs, Windham, and Willimantic) Bianca Sharp: 742-8750, momsclubofcoventrymansfield@yahoo.com
Durham/Middlefield: Tracy: momsdurhammiddlefield@yahoo.com
East Hampton: Nancy 467-6369 momsclubofehct@yahoo.com.
Ellington: Beth 683-2099, berta1027@yahoo.com
Enfield: Christine Michaud 763-0576, mvp@momsclubofenfield.org
Glastonbury: For the South Chapter (Buttonball, Hopewell, and Nayaug School Districts), contact Diane: 657-8743, momsclubglastonburysouth@yahoo.com. For the North Chapter (Eastbury, Hebron, and Naubuc School Districts), contact Krista Parzych, 430-9106, kparzych@cox.net
Hebron: Serving Hebron, Columbia, and Andover mothers. mchebron@yahoo.com.
Manchester/East Hartford: contact Blakleigh Flaherty at 432-4539 or momsclubofmanchestereh@yahoo.com.
Marlborough: Cathy: 295-8200, phelps22@comcast.net momsclubofmarlborough.homestead.com
Middletown: Support network serving moms from Middletown, Durham, Rockfall, Middlefield, and Cromwell. funmomsclub@hotmail.com
Portland: Melissa: 342-0752, Cynthia: 342-5574 or jellyheadsunite@hotmail.com
Somers: Dawn at 265-3654 or momsclubofsomers@yahoo.com
South Windsor: Katrina: 644-5401, katrinacushman@cox.netor Tina 512-0304 or aceandtina@comcast.net
Southington/Plainville: For more information please contact us at southingtonmomsclub@gmail.com or (860) 385-1331
Stafford: Kim: 684-1684
Tolland: tollandmomsclub@gmail.com
Vernon/Bolton: Karen: 875-8132
West Hartford: Erin: 232-8700
Wethersfield South: Laurie: 257-7693, mikewrona@cox
Wethersfield North: Beth 655-0563, bethfarragher@yahoo.com





