Mothers' Clubs in Wayne, New Jersey

Finding a social network of other mothers is important for a new mom

If you're a new mom, or a mom who's moved to a new neighborhood, finding friendships, play dates and support can be a challenge. But in today's age of social networking, there are several moms clubs all over the country, including Wayne, New Jersey, that are easy to find and suit all kinds of moms' needs.

Social Moms of Busy Bees in North Jersey

Founded in April 2010, the Social Moms of Busy Bees in North Jersey is a club for moms in the counties of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic, where Wayne is located, in northern New Jersey. The founding principles of this mothers' club are listed as being a place for "moms and children of all ages, races, ethnicities and religions" with a commitment to making everyone in the club "feel comfortable and welcome all the time." The group emphasizes the importance of arranging events throughout the area, so moms from all three counties can attend events near their homes, and to accommodate all interests of club members.

Events organized by the club include: home play dates, park play dates, barbecues, moms' nights out, birthday parties, walks, picnics and movie meet ups.

Membership dues are $8 annually.

Stefanie (Organizer)
www.meetup.com/Social-Moms-of-Busy-Bees-in-NJ

Denville MOMS

Founded in 2003, the Denville MOMS club serves moms in Denville and the surrounding area, including Wayne, which is about 12 miles away. According to the group's page, the name of the club, MOMS, stands for "Moms offering moms support." The club emphasizes the support offered to modern, stay-at-home moms who are "proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families!" The club offers at-home moms and their children opportunities to "meet new friends, participate in play dates and become involved in the community around them."

Events organized by this club can be viewed after signing up with the group. No membership dues are required for participation.

Andrea Callahan (Organizer)
www.meetup.com/denvillemoms-club

Fun Working UWS Moms

Although listed as a group for mothers in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York, Fun Working UWS Moms is open to members from any surrounding area, including Wayne, N.J., which is about 20 miles away. This club was founded in April 2010, and serves moms who work part-time or full-time, and meet ups are generally scheduled on the weekends. The group touts itself as a fun, relaxed club, something "a little different" that's more about having fun and meeting new people than providing support and advice for brand new moms.

Events organized by this club include walks and coffee breaks in Central Park, story time at area book stores and picnics. No membership dues are required for participation.

Anna Mac (Organizer)
www.meetup.com/funUWSmoms/

References

• Moms Meetup Clubs near Wayne, NJ