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San Francisco Bay Area:
Mothers' Clubs, Dads' Clubs, & Parent Support Groups
ALTHOUGH
WE TRY TO KEEP THIS SECTION UP TO DATE, PLEASE CONFIRM MEETING
TIMES & DATES DIRECTLY WITH A MEMBER OF THE GROUP YOU PLAN
TO ATTEND.
CLUB PUBLICITY
CHAIRS: There is no charge for listing non-profit membership
groups on this page. Please review your club's listing periodically
and send us any changes. To submit information for a new listing
or to update an existing listing, e-mail ParentsPrs@aol.com.
ONGOING GROUPS & CLUBS: Many
offer speakers, playgroups, parenting library, special interest
groups, babysitting coops, even a "helping hand" for
new moms. To locate a group near you, click on an area below:
Bay Area-wide | Alameda County
| Contra Costa | Marin
County | Napa County | San
Francisco | San Mateo County
| Santa Clara County | Solano
County | Sonoma County | Stanislaus County
BE SURE TO CHECK FOR SPECIAL
INTEREST SUPPORT GROUPS (MOTHERS OF TWINS, ETC.) IN YOUR AREA
TOO. THESE ARE ON A SEPARATE PAGE. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CATEGORIES
BELOW, click here.
Single Parents | Stepfamilies
| Twins, Multiples | Parents with Disabilities | GLBT | Homeschooling
| Grandparents | Three or More Children | Foster Parents | Transracial
Adoption | Multiracial Families
Bay
Area-wide
GRATEFUL DADS Bay Area fathers who like to hike with their kids.
Membership and schedules: Marin Co. chapter, Jonathan, (415)
451-8111. East Bay, Allen, (510) 432-8322. Sonoma Co., Mark,
(707) 569-0108. Also happy to help dads in other parts of the
Bay Area set up their own chapters.
MOCHA
MOMS Six Bay Area
chapters of this national organization for mothers of color.
For both working and at-home mothers of color, and mothers of
children of color. Visit their website for e-mail addresses of
local chapters.
seeMOMMYrun Running/walking
groups for moms and their Infants. All fitness levels. National
site lists many groups in the Bay Area.
CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL OF PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOLS ("Co-op" preschools). Statewide council's
website lists members schools throughout California.
Alameda
County
AMADOR MOTHERS' CLUB A social and support group for mothers
of children under age 5 in the Tri-Valley area. Playgroups, activities,
babysitting co-op. General meetings on the third Monday of each
month, 7 p.m., Sonshine Preschool, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225
Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Information: (925) 927-2444.
CASTRO VALLEY MOTHERS CLUB
Meets the second Tuesday
of each month, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Castro Valley Adult School.
For pregnant women and mothers of children age 6 and under. Playgroups,
community outreach program, guest speakers, activities. Information:
(510) 475-6864.
EARTH MOTHERS, peer support group for spiritual East
Bay moms of babies and toddlers who strive to live and parent
in a conscious, earth-honoring, sacred way. Hikes, rituals, celebrations.
Information: Sage at (510) 653-7293 or Phyllis at (510)
339-8780.
EAST
BAY DADS This group of
fathers with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children meets
Monday mornings at a local park or museum. They also schedule
Thursday hikes with kids young enough to fit in a pack or jogging
stroller, and occasional special events. Drop-ins welcome. Free.
Visit their website for a schedule of current month's events.
EAST
BAY MOMS Based in the North Oakland area, focus
on outdoor activities. Schedules hikes, stroller walks, a monthly
Moms' Night Out. Information and a complete schedule of current
activities: (510) 653-7867.
F.U.N. MOTHERS' CLUB Serving
Fremont, Union City, Newark, and the surrounding area. For primary
caregivers of pre-kindergarten children and expectant mothers.
Information/message center: (510) 475-6864.
HAYWARD MOTHERS CLUB For expectant mothers and mothers of
children birth-6 years, with playgroups, family activities, guest
speakers, moms' nights out. Meets the second Wednesday of each
Month at Southland Mall, Community Room A/B (downstairs through
the Food Court), 7-9 p.m. Information: (510) 475-6864.
HOOT OWL
(Husbands Out of Town or Working Late). Camaraderie for moms
whose spouses work late or travel out of town. Evening get-togethers
for moms & kids, sometimes with dinner. Visit the website
for information on joining this network.
IRON HORSE MOTHERS CLUB Meets the second Wednesday of each month,
7 p.m., Charlotte Wood Middle School, 600 El Capitan Dr., Danville.
Playgroups, social activities, outings, support for mothers with
children ages birth-5 in Danville, San Ramon and Dublin. Information:
(925) 927-2444.
KINDER CLUB Free early childhood program for Jewish
and interfaith families, open to expectant parents and those
with children from newborn through preschool age. Meets the 3rd
Wednesday of every month, 9:30-10:30 a.m., for playgroups and
parent education discussions, and the 3rd Friday of every month,
6:30-7:30 p.m., for Tot Shabbat. All meetings at Temple Sinai,
2808 Summit St., Oakland. Free. Information: Bridget Wellerstein
or Heather Kass at (510) 451-3263, ext. 333.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),
CASTRO VALLEY For mothers
with children ages birth-5 years. Meets the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month, 9:15-11:45 a.m., Redwood Chapel, 19300
Redwood Rd., Castro Valley. Instruction, crafts, refreshments;
child care available if desired. $5/meeting or $9 for two meetings.
Information: Erin, (510) 888-9233.
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers), LIVERMORE For mothers with children ages birth-5 years.
Meets 1sr and 3rd Fridays of each month, 9-11:30 a.m., at Cornerstone
Fellowship Church, 111-C Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Information:
(925) 447-3465.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),
PLEASANTON A social and
support group that meets two Tuesdays a month, 9-11 a.m., at
Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Guest lectures,
crafts, refreshments, organized children's program, lively discussions.
To register, call (925) 227-1301, ext. 120 or e-mail MOPS@thecrossing.org.
NEIGHBORHOOD
PARENTS NETWORK 800
member families. Nonprofit organization dedicated to creating
a community of friendship and support among parents of infants
and young children in El Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, Berkeley
,and North Oakland; more than 800 members families. Newsletter,
support groups, social and educational activities, playgroups.
Website also has some nice information on local resources for
parents. Information: (510) 527-6667.
PLEASANTON MOTHERS' CLUB General
meeting third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Mohn Elementary
School, 3300 Denis Drive, Pleasanton, Information: (925) 927-2444.
TRI-VALLEY HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK Meets the third Monday evening
of each month, 7-9 p.m., at CrossWinds Church, 6444 Sierra Court,
Dublin. Support group for natural family living and
alternative health care options. Monthly meetings
consist of guest speakers, activities or member driven discussions.
Children are welcome at all meetings. Information: Tri-ValleyHMN@hotmail.com.
UC BERKELEY PARENTS NETWORK An active, informative web site and
associated e-mail list for parents who work, teach, or go to
school on the UC Berkeley campus. Lots of comments and recommendations
from parents about local resources. There's additional information
for UC students with children at the Student Parent Project website.
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Contra
Costa County
BRENTWOOD NEW MOTHERS' GROUP,
for new parents and babies 0-6 months, co-sponsored by Mothers of Brentwood and the John
Muir Women's Health Center, Mondays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., John
Muir Medical Center, 2400 Balfour Rd., Brentwood, 2nd floor Large
Conference Room. Free, drop-in, no registration required. First
and third Mondays facilitated by certified lactation consultant.
Other topics and open discussion on other Mondays. Information:
(925) 941-7900, option 3.
CONCORD/CLAYTON NEWCOMERS'
CLUB Nonprofit group
for people new to the area and long-time residents who want to
meet new people. Offers activities for adults, families, and
children, including luncheon and supper clubs, parent-tot play
groups, parties, men's poker night, arts and crafts, babysitting
co-op. Most months: Welcome coffee the 4th Saturday of the month,
10-11:30 a.m., Avite Caffe, 1516-D Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton.
(None in July, 2001.) Information (24-hour voice mail system):
(925) 946-2539.
CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY MOTHERS MEETUP GROUP Online
support group for parents residing in all areas of Contra Costa
County who have children of all ages. Also meet s at local parks
bi-weekly and hold one special event per month.
CONTRA
COSTA MOTHERS' CLUB
Social and support group
for pregnant women and mothers of children birth to age
5. Welcomes newcomers to general meetings, second Thursday
of each month, 7 p.m., Lesher Auditorium, Mt. Diablo Hospital,
2540 East St., Concord. Information (leave message): (925)
988-3383.
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 e-mail to deltaPOST-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
MOMS CLUB OF DISCOVERY BAY
For stay-at-home mothers and their children: play groups, field
trips, activities. Information: (925)
513-6555 or discobaymoms@yahoo.
EAST
BAY DADS This group of
fathers with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children meets
Monday mornings at a local park or museum. They also schedule
Thursday hikes with kids young enough to fit in a pack or jogging
stroller, and occasional special events. Drop-ins welcome. Free.
Visit their website for a schedule of current month's events.
EAST COUNTY MOTHERS' CLUB Serving
the East Contra Costa County communities of Antioch, Bay Point,
Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley,
and Pittsburg. Focusing on families with children from birth
through age 5. Playgroups, activities, outings, parties, social
and support network. Meets the third Wednesday of each month,
7 p.m., Sutter Delta Hospital, Antioch. Information: leave voicemail
message at (925) 473-2783, e-mail eastcountymoms@yahoo.com,
or visit the webpage.
IRON HORSE MOTHERS CLUB Meets
the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., San Ramon City Council
Chambers, 222 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Playgroups, social activities,
outings, support for mothers with children ages birth-5 in Danville,
San Ramon and Dublin. Information: (925) 927-2444.
LAMORINDA MOMS CLUB Social and support group for moms of
small children. Playgroups, tot socials, adult socials, subclubs.
Meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., Orinda
Library, 2 Irwin Way, Orinda. Information: (925) 941-4714.
MOM's (MARVELS OF MOTHERHOOD)
of the Evangelical Free
Church of Walnut Creek, 2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd., holds meetings
with guest speakers in the chapel, first Thursday of each month,
9:15-11 a.m. Child care available by reservation. Information:
(925) 210-9036.
MOMS CLUB OF ANTIOCH/OAKLEY Monthly activities include playgroups,
book club, moms' night out, road trips, more. Information: Deanna
Murazzo at (925) 625-4088 or e-mail membership@antiochoakleymoms.org.
MOMS ClUB OF ANTIOCH
MOMS CLUB OF DANVILLE Support group for stay-at-home moms with
children of all ages. Except for one "Mom's 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, contact Stephanie at (925) 648-3579 or e-mail momsclubdanville@yahoo.com.
MOMS CLUB OF SAN RAMON-DUBLIN
Support group for stay-at-home
moms with children of all ages. Except for one "Mom's 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, contact the club at (925) 553-2036 or e-mail momsclubsanramon@yahoo.com.
MOMS, DADS, AND MUNCHKINS
Support/play group for
parents with infants and preschoolers in the West Contra Costa
area. Playgroup meets at neighborhood parks and other venues,
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Information: Dean Becker at (510) 799-2044.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),
WALNUT CREEK Meets
first and third Thursday of each month, September-May, at Hillside
Covenant Church, Walnut Creek. For moms of children ages 0-5.
Information: (925) 934-1110.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers),
WEST CONTRA COSTA
Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11:30
a.m., at North Shore Community Alliance Church, 2375 Aberdeen
Way, Richmond. Support, crafts, topical discussions. Moppets
program and nursery care for ages 0-5. $5/meeting. Information:
(510) 223-6550.
MOTHERS' CLUB OF SAN RAMON
VALLEY For San Ramon,
Danville, and surrounding area. For mothers with at least one
child under age 5. Meetings, weekly playgroups, outings. Information:
(925) 988-3383.
MT. DIABLO MOTHERS CLUB Walnut Creek - Lafayette - Pleasant
Hill - Concord area. For expectant mothers and mothers with infants
and young children; the club's site stresses that it welcomes
parents "of all situations: working, at home, single, adoptive,
moms-to-be, and others." Meets the fourth Monday of each
month, 7 p.m., at Walnut Avenue Methodist Church, 260 Walnut
Ave., Walnut Creek. Activities include playgroups, outings for
parents and children, a babysitting coop, a working mothers'
group, and special interest subclubs (softball, cooking, investments,
books, etc.). Recorded info/message phone: (925) 927-2424.
PARENTS,
RESOURCES, AND MORE (PRAM) A
parents group serving the
greater Richmond areas of West Contra Costa County. Visit their
website for membership information.
PLEASANT
HILL/WALNUT CREEK MOTHERS' CLUB Meets
the first Thursday of each month in Pleasant Hill, 7:30 p.m.
Playgroups, babysitting coop, stroller walks, moms' night out.
Welcoming all mothers with young children. Also hosts an annual
Preschool, Childcare and Parenting Fair.
PRAM (Parents, Resources, and More) A volunteer-run nonprofit 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. Visit their
website or call (510) 215-1734 for more information.
TRI-VALLEY HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK See listing under alameda co. for
more information.
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Marin
County
CORTE
MADERA/LARKSPUR MOTHERS' CLUB Play groups,
babysitting coop, monthly meetings, newsletter. Information:
(415) 451-7234.
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of each month, 9:30 a.m.-11:30a.m. (September through May) at
Marin Covenant Church, 195 N. Redwood Blvd., San Rafael (use
the Lucas Valley/Smith Ranch Road exit from Hwy. 101). Refreshments,
child care, and an inspirational speaker are included in a $10
per meeting fee (scholarships available). For moms of children
from birth through preschool; opportunities to connect with other
moms. Information: Kerri Thewlis at (707) 472-3284.
NOVATO MOTHERS CLUB Meets
at the Novato Unified School District Building, 1015 Seventh
St. (at Grant), Novato. Meeting dates posted on the website.
Play groups, babysitting coop, outings, support. Information:
(415) 458-3203.
ROSS
VALLEY MOTHERS' CLUB
Providing a community for kids and moms to meet. Playgroups,
parenting support, special interest groups, family outings, social
activities, and more. Information: call the club hotline at (415)
721-4576.
SAN
RAFAEL MOTHERS' CLUB
Meets the second Wednesday
of each month, 7-9 p.m., Unitarian Fellowship in Terra Linda.
Information: (415) 451-7355.
SOUTHERN MARIN MOTHERS' CLUB For
mothers in Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tiburon, and Belvedere.
Membership hotline: (415) 273-5366.
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Napa
County
MOMS
CLUB OF AMERICAN CANYON For moms in southern Napa County who are home during
the week with their kids. Playgroups, park dates, field trips,
moms' night out, and other activities, suchy as meals for moms
of newborns and community outreach programs. Information: info@AmCanMOMSClub.com.
NAPA MOMS' CLUB
All ages and stages of motherhood and childhood welcome. Socializing
and networking for mothers, playtime for kids. Information: http://www.freewebs.com/napamomsclub.
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San
Francisco
GOLDEN
GATE MOTHERS GROUP
MOMS
CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO-WEST
Playgroups, park days, lunches, and other activities for stay-at-home
moms and their children. Despite the name, serves all of San
Francisco. For more information, e-mail momsclubsf@yahoo.com
POTRERO HILL PARENTS A part of the Potrero Hills Neighborhood Assn.,
with informal playgroups, a calendar of local family-friendly
activities, etc.
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San
Mateo County
BACAPSMC (BAY AREA COMMUNITIES FOR ATTACHMENT PARENTING
IN SAN MATEO CO.) For more information, see their Yahoo! groups
website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BACAPSMC/
BURLINGAME MOTHERS' CLUB For mothers with children birth to age 5. About
300 members. Speakers, playgroups, babysitting co-op, outings,
newsletter.
COASTSIDE MOTHERS' CLUB Half Moon Bay area. Playgroups, outings, babysitting
coop. For information, e-mail membership@coastsidemothersclub.org.
DALY CITY MOTHERS' CLUB For
mothers from Daly City, San Francisco, surrounding areas. Playgroups
currently starting. For more information: dalycitymoms@yahoo.com.
MOTHERS AND MORE, MID-PENINSULA CHAPTER. See link
to National HQs at above right.
FOSTER CITY MOTHERS' CLUB
PACIFICA MOTHERS' CLUB For mothers of children age birth-5 years. For
more information: (650) 715-6497.
PALO ALTO & MENLO PARK MOTHERS' CLUB Most activities take place in the Palo
Alto - Menlo Park area, but anyone on the Peninsula is welcome
to join. Mainly for families with children under age 5. Many
playgroups, mostly based on child's age; some are special interest,
such as adoptive, over-40, single and working moms, stay-at-home
and working dads. Also babysitting coop, community service. Voicemail
phone: (650) 306-8182.
REDWOOD
CITY MOTHERS' CLUB
Support, friendship,
information, and community involvement for parents of infants
and young children. Play groups, group parties and socials, speakers,
children's excursions, and mom's night out.
SAN BRUNO MOTHERS' CLUB Serving San Bruno, South San Francisco, Daly City,
Millbrae, San Mateo, Pacifica, Hillsborough, and surrounding
areas. P.O. Box 281, San Bruno, CA 94066, (650) 286-7591.
SAN CARLOS/BELMONT MOTHER'S CLUB Home page.
SAN MATEO MOTHERS CLUB For mothers of children newborn to age 5 and mothers-to-be
in San Mateo and nearby cities. Playgroups, babysitting co-op,
outings, speakers, holiday events, newsleter, "coffee talk"
gatherings. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month, 7 p.m. at the
San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. For more
information, call (650) 286-3404.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MOTHERS' CLUB Activities
for working and stay-at-home moms living in SSF and neighboring
cities. Weekday and Saturday playgroups, babysitting co-op, family
parties , "moms only" events. Social and educational
meeting the first Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9 p.m. at the
Municipal Services Bldg., 33 Arroya, SSF. For information,
call (650) 989-6782.
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Santa
Clara County
MOTHERS AND MORE SILICON VALLEY.
LAS
MADRES A large network
of neighborhood playgroups for children born in the same year,
with specialty groups for adoptive, single and older mothers
and those with 3 or more children. Santa Clara County only. Began
in 1953, so it's one of the Bay Area's oldest organizations for
moms. Membership information by phone: (408) 265-4056 or (877)
LAS-MADRES.
LAS MADRES OF GILROY Parent groups by birth year of child,
0-5 years. While the group welcomes new members at any time,
it sponsors a special New Mothers Brunch on the first Sunday
in June each year for prospective members, including expectant
mothers. Info: Las Madres, P.O. Box 2, Gilroy, CA 95020.
LAS
MADRES OF MORGAN HILL PLAYGROUPS, INC. An educational and social organization for parents
and caregivers with infants, toddlers, and preschool children
(ages 0-5 years).
MILPITAS MOMS & TOTS Neighborhood
support group for stay-at-home parents and their preschool children.
Started more than 14 years ago.
MOMS
CLUB OF SAN JOSE
PALO ALTO & MENLO PARK MOTHERS' CLUB Most activities take place in the Palo
Alto/Menlo Park area, but anyone on the Peninsula is welcome
to join. Mainly for families with children under age 5. Many
playgroups, mostly based on child's age; some are special interest,
such as adoptive, over-40, single and working moms, stay-at-home
and working dads. Also babysitting coop, community service. Voicemail
phone: (650) 306-8182.
SILICON VALLEY DADS This sizeable group of at-home dads,
mostly with children under 5, meet a couple of times a week at
parks from Redwood City to south San Jose. Visit their website
for more information.
TOTALLY TOTS SILICON VALLEY This
group began as the First Time Moms Group based in Mountain View
on meetup.com. It's moved to Big Tent and is open to all Silicon
Valley families with kids and expectant parents.
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Solano
County
BENICIA MOMS CLUB, www.beniciamomsclub.com.
MOTHERS AND MORE, Benicia
and Vaca Valley Chapters.
See link to National HQs at above right for contact information.
P.A.C.T.S. (Parens and Children
Together of Solano Co.), weekly playgroups for ages 0-5, weekend
and evening playgroups for working parents, parents' night out,
family events, newsletter. (707) 435-0990 or www.pactofsolano.com.
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Sonoma
County
MOMS CLUB OF SANTA ROSA (Moms
Offering Moms Support). Support for stay-at-home mothers with
weekly playgroups, park days, luncheons, mom's night out, parents'
night, field trips, other activities. Monthly newsletter with
calendar of club events. General meeting the last Wednesday of
each month at 10 a.m. All parent-child activities are held during
the day; mom-only activities in the evening. Information: (707)
575-5414 or srmoms@sbcglobal.net.
NORTHERN SONOMA COUNTY MOTHERS' CLUB Founded
1993 for mothers-to-be and mothers with children through age
5. Various events each month, with and without children, including
Moms' Night Out, Parents' Night, field trips, luncheons, Book
Club, playgroups, and seasonal picnics and parties. General meeting,
often featuring speakers, the second Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. in the Healdsburg Community Church (corner of University
and Monte Vista). Free childcare available. Information: (707)
547-9989.
PETALUMA MOTHERS' CLUB For expectant mothers and mothers of
children through age 5. Playgroups, social events, shared interest groups,
family events, meals in a pinch, monthly newsletter. Information:
(707) 778-6494.
ROHNERT
PARK -COTATI MOTHERS' CLUB Check
their website for details on this 10-year-old group.
SANTA ROSA MOTHERS' CLUB Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month,
7-9 p.m., at the Finley Community Center, Cypress Room, 2060
College Ave., Santa Rosa. Mailing address: P.O. Box 9651, Santa
Rosa, CA 95405. For information, call
(707) 525-5902 or visit the website (and check their site for
coming events, too).
SEBASTOPOL PARENTS' CLUB Playgroups, monthly putluck dinners, monthly newsletter
with local activities calendar. Information: Visit the website
or e-mail at sebparents@aol.com.
SONOMA
COUNTY 1ST MOMMIES CLUB
New group for working mothers.
SONOMA COUNTY MOM SonomaCountyMom.com offers community
online and
SONOMA VALLEY MOTHERS' CLUB Sonoma
Valley, Sonoma to Kenwood. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1256, Boyes
Hot Spring, CA 95416. Information: (707) 996-9890.
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Stanislaus
County
MODESTO PLAYGROUP
All moms welcome; free. Group gets together weekly for various
activities. Est. 2004.
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