Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
Alameda County
Amador Mothers Club. Families in the Amador Valley area (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and San Ramon), focusing on children between the ages of birth through 5. Many playgroups, activities, outings and parties that can provide a social and support network. Meetings: third Monday monthly, 7pm. Sunshine Preschool, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton.
www.amadormothersclub.com.
Castro Valley Mothers Club. A supportive community in Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo to mothers with children of all ages, as well as expectant mothers. The Club emphasizes kinship among members, friendships, a nurturing environment, positive role models, and sharing of resources. Playgroups, family activities, as well as monthly meetings and a newsletter. Meetings: second Tuesday monthly, 7:30-9:30pm. Castro Valley Adult School.
www.castrovalleymothersclub.com.
East Bay MOMS. A group in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, El Cerrito, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga and Piedmont that provides support, companionship and networking for all members. Parents of toddlers and infants. Newsletter, also exercise and outdoor activities. 510-653-7867.
www.eastbaymoms.com.
F.U.N Mothers Club. For parents in Fremont, Union City, Newark, and the surrounding area. For expectant mothers and primary caregivers of pre-kindergarten children.
www.funmothersclub.org.
Hayward Mothers Club. For expectant mothers and mothers of children, newborn to 6. Playgroups, family activities, guest speakers, moms' nights out. 510-475-6864.
Kinder Club. Free early childhood program for Jewish and interfaith families, open to expectant parents and those with children, newborn to preschool age. Meetings: third Wednesday monthly, 9:30-10:30am, for playgroups and parent education discussions, and the 3rd Friday, 6:30-7:30pm, for Tot Shabbat. Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St., Oakland. 510-451-3263.
MOPS. In Livermore, for mothers with children, newborn to 5. Meetings: first and third Fridays, monthly, 9-11:30am. Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 111-C Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. 925-447-3465.
MOPS. In Pleasanton, a social and support group that meets two Tuesdays monthly, 9-11am. Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Guest lectures, crafts, refreshments, organized children's program, lively discussions. 925-227-1301, ext. 120.
Neighborhood Parents Network. A nonprofit, all-volunteer organization of East Bay parents. Since November 2005, it has not been a membership organization, however, the network provides information on local parenting resources.
www.technosocialwork.com.
Pleasanton Mothers’ Club. A group that offers playgroups for kids, as well as informational meetings and social occasions for parents. Meetings: third Tuesday monthly, 7-9pm.
www.pleasantonmothersclub.com.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club. Meets 2nd Tuesday's at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin, Ca. Our goal is to provide support, information & friendship for Mothers of Multiples (Mom's).
Roundtable discussion is open to new and prospective members (a Q&A forum that deals with parenting multiples, from pregnancy on up.) it is hosted by one of TVMOTC’s members. Round table discussion begins at 6:30 PM, dads/partners are encouraged to attend R/T. TVMOTC general meetings begin at 7:30 PM. Babies up to eight months and guests are welcome to the Roundtable discussions. At the general meetings, newborns and breastfeeding babies only, please. For more info visit
http://www.tvmotc.org or v/m 925-948-0004
UC Berkeley Parents' Network. Information for parents who work, teach or go to school on the UC Berkeley campus, including a parent-to-parent advice newsletter.
http://parents.berkeley.edu/.
Contra Costa County
Concord/Clayton Newcomers’ Club. Offers activities for adults, families and children, including luncheon and supper clubs, parent-tot play groups, parties, men's poker night, arts and crafts and babysitting co-op. Leave message with voice-mail system, 925-946-2539.
Contra Costa Babysitting Co-Op. A spin-off of the now-defunct Contra Costa Mothers Club, the co-op is a small group of moms who trade babysitting on a points system in Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Bay Point, Walnut Creek and Clayton.
http://www.ccmc.us/.
DELTA P.O.S.T. (Parents Online Sharing Together) A free online group for families with children of all ages in Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Pittsburg and nearby. Chat, organize playgroups and day trips, get information about community programs and advice from other parents, buy/sell/swap children's items. To join, send an email to:
deltaPOST-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
East County Mother's Club. The ECMC includes families in the East
Contra Costa County area, focusing on children of all ages, with an emphasis
on children under five. Playgroups, activities, outings and parties. Also, community service, including coat drives and toy collections to be donated to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery. 925-473-2783, or email:
eastcountymoms@yahoo.com.
www.eastcountymothersclub.org.
Iron Horse Mothers Club. In Alamo, Danville and. San Ramon. Playgroups, social activities, outings, support for mothers with children, newborn to 5. Meetings: second Thursday monthly, 7pm.
www.ironhorsemothersclub.com.
Lamorinda Moms Club. A social and support club for families in the greater Lamorinda area, including Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Child and family centered activities on a monthly basis. Playgroups, tot socials and adult socials. Meetings: second Tuesday monthly, 7:30-9pm. Orinda Library, 2 Irwin Way, Orinda.
www.lamorindamomsclub.org.
MOMS (Marvels of Motherhood). Meets at the Evangelical Free Church of Walnut Creek, 2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd., holds meetings with guest speakers in the chapel, first Thursday of each month, 9:15-11am. Childcare available by reservation. 925-210-9036.
MOMS Club of Antioch and Oakley. Local chapter is for at-home mothers and offers playgroups, crafts, park days, moms’ night out and service projects. Meetings: third Wednesday monthly. Email:
membership@antiochoakleymoms.org;
www.antiochoakleymoms.org.
MOMS Club of Danville. Support group for stay-at-home moms with children of all ages. Except for one "Moms’ Night Out" a month, all activities take place during the day and welcome children. Playgroups, field trips, exercise groups, babysitting co-op, newsletter. For more information or meeting locations, email
momsclubdanville@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of San Ramon, Danville, Dublin. Support group for stay-at-home moms with children of all ages. Playgroups, field trips, exercise groups, babysitting co-op, newsletter. For more information or meeting locations, email
momsclubsanramon@yahoo.com.
MOPS of Walnut Creek. For moms of children, newborn to 5. Meets first and third Thursdays monthly at Hillside Covenant Church, Walnut Creek. 925-934-1110.
Mount Diablo Mothers Club. For expectant mothers and families with infants and young children. The group welcomes parents of all kinds: working, at home, single and adoptive in Clayton, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. Activities include playgroups, outings for parents and children, a babysitting coop, a working mothers' group, and special interest sub-clubs (softball, cooking, investments, books, etc.). Meetings: fourth Monday monthly, 7pm. Walnut Avenue Methodist Church, 260 Walnut Ave., Walnut Creek.
www.mdmcmoms.org. 925-927-2424.
New Parent/Baby Groups. An ongoing, drop-in support group where parents can discuss topics of interest and interact with other parents. Tuesdays or Wednesdays with your baby. Tuesdays, 12:45-2:15pm (newborn – 5 months). Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm (5 months to pre-walking). First session free, then $8/session (members $7) or four sessions prepaid for $28 (members $24). Nurture Center, 3399 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-283-1346.
http://shop.nurturecenter.com/clatnuce.html.
Pleasant Hill/Walnut Creek Mothers Club. A network of parents and parents-to-be, encompassing all areas of the East Bay. Playgroups, babysitting coop, stroller walks, moms' night out. Also hosts an annual Preschool, Childcare and Parenting Fair.
www.mom4mom.org.
Parents, Resources and More (PRAM) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization serving families with children ages 0-5 in the greater Richmond area. Offering playgroups, social events, educational opportunities and a community center for infant and preschool enrichment, PRAM is a great way to connect with others. Learn more by visiting
www.PRAM.net or call (510) 215-1734.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club. Meets 2nd Tuesday's at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin, Ca. Our goal is to provide support, information & friendship for Mothers of Multiples (Mom's).
Roundtable discussion is open to new and prospective members (a Q&A forum that deals with parenting multiples, from pregnancy on up.) it is hosted by one of TVMOTC’s members. Round table discussion begins at 6:30 PM, dads/partners are encouraged to attend R/T. TVMOTC general meetings begin at 7:30 PM. Babies up to eight months and guests are welcome to the Roundtable discussions. At the general meetings, newborns and breastfeeding babies only, please. For more info visit
http://www.tvmotc.com or v/m 925-948-0004
