Category — MAKE CONNECTIONS

Word of mouth between moms is one of the most powerful resources we have. These message boards are intended to be a way to help moms who are looking for information come together.

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Take a moment to see if you can help a fellow Hunterdon Mom or Dad out! 

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Our message boards are now located in one big community where we provide forums for the following topics:

Parent-to-Parent Forums

Child Care Message Board
Looking for a babysitter or nanny? Are you a Child Care provider or babysitter looking for work? Connect here! Also check out our Child Care Directory.

Medical Professional Referrals
New to Hunterdon County and looking for a Pediatrician, Dentist, OB/GYN or other medical professional? Post what you’re looking for here. We all know how hard it can be to find good medical professionals, if you love your doctor or dentist, let someone know!

Contractor Referrals
We all know how hard it is to find good help these days. The best way is usually by word of mouth or through a friend. Lets help each other out. If you’re looking for someone to do work for you, post it here and check to see if you can help someone with a referral for a contractor you had luck using! Also check out our Local Contractor Directory.

Local Resource Forums

Programs for Infants, Kids & Teens in Hunterdon
Whether you’re looking for the best swimming class for your baby or a soccer clinic for your teenager, this is the place to give and get recommendations for what programs are available for kids in Hunterdon.  Also check out our Local Program Directory.

Resources for Hunterdon Parents of Special Needs Children
This is the place where parents of special needs children in Hunterdon County can connect to share information, resources and provide support to each other.  Also check out our Family Resources for Special Needs page.

Education Forums

Education in Hunterdon County
Education is an important issue for parents and we invite you to discuss Hunterdon County education topics in this forum.

Homeschooling in Hunterdon
Thinking about homeschooling? Connect with other parents here to share information about homeschooling in the county. Give advice, provide resources, ask questions in this forum.

Make Connections

Fitness Friends
Trying to lose weight and could use some support? Want to start a walking club in your neighborhood? Want to start a babysitting co-op for exercise time? Then try our Fitness Friends Message Board to connect with other moms who are also trying to find the time to get healthy this year!

Crafter’s Corner
You asked for it and here it is! A Crafter’s Forum where you can meet others here in Hunterdon who share your interests, exchange information about where to buy your crafting supplies and post info about upcoming shows. Moms & Dads should also feel free to utilize this forum to share and exchange kids craft ideas for that upcoming school project, birthday parties, etc.

Miscellaneous Forums

Moving To Hunterdon?
Are you moving to or considering a possible relocation to Hunterdon County? Use this forum to ask any questions you have about our area. Get recommendations from others on neighborhoods, schools and more from those of us who are already here!

General Questions
Have a general question we don’t have a forum for that you just can’t seem to find the answer to? Post your question here, or see if you can help someone else out!

Connect with other moms and dads in your community.   The Connection Service is designed to bring you together with people who are in your community - moms and dads who are in the same situation as you.

Use our message boards to start a playgroup, form a babysitting co-op, discuss school issues or just talk about news that affects families in your town.

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North Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Northern part of Hunterdon including, Bethlehem, Lebanon, Glen Gardner, Hampton, Califon, Tewksbury and High Bridge.

Central Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Central part of Hunterdon including, Holland, Alexandria, Milford, Frenchtown, Union, Franklin, Clinton and Clinton Borough, Lebanon Borough and Readington.

South Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Southern part of Hunterdon including, Kingwood, Delaware, Flemington Borough, Raritan, Stockton, Lambertville, West Amwell and East Amwell.

Single Parents In Hunterdon County: Calling all Single Parents in Hunterdon County! This forum is the place where you can connect with other single parents here in Hunterdon County! We hope you enjoy this new feature which was suggested by a site visitor!

By special request we have added the following forums to our site for moms in nearby counties!

Warren County Moms: Since we have many Warren County Moms who use our site, we thought we’d start a board just for you to talk and meet each other.

Somerset County Moms: Since we have many Somerset County Moms who use our site, we thought we’d start a board just for you to talk and meet each other.

NEWCOMERS of North Hunterdon warmly extends an invitation to their 7:30 pm meeting.  General meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year, September thru May at the Clinton Presbyterian Church, 91 Center Street in Clinton.  The club welcomes NEW AND ESTABLISHED area residents.  FUTURE CLUB PLANS INCLUDE a great mix of activities “ community projects, social events, and interest group outings.  Newcomers puts members in touch with those who share common interests, hobbies or needs, and provides a great way to get to know more about the community.  If you are interested in details about Newcomers, contact Marilyn Pinkerton, 908-735-8889 or at nhnewcomers@yahoo.com

Rutgers Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners are a unique group of trained volunteers who provide horticultural programs and services to enhance their communities. Master Gardeners are enthusiastic, willing to learn and help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. They run a free Garden Helpline service that runs from April through October, 4 days a week. Residents can call with questions or bring in their samples of tree limbs, insects, flowers + all things horticultural. They are an outreach and community based group. For more information visit their website: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/rutgers/gardener/main.htm

Artists and Writers Ink of Flemington
Box 2492, Flemington 08822

Courthouse Quilters Guild

Friends of the Red Mill
(908) 735-4101

Friends of the Hunterdon Art Center
(908) 735-8415

Friends of the Delaware Canal

Friends of the Hunterdon County Library

Hunterdon Camera Club

Hunterdon Computer Club

Hunterdon County Museum Association
(908) 735-4101

Needlework Guild - Flemington
(908) 782-4230

South Branch Watershed Association
(908) 782-0422

Hunterdon Hills Garden Club
(908) 236-6666

Community Garden Club of Hunterdon County
(609) 397-0233

The Delaware Valley Unit of the Herb Society of America
(609) 921-3516

Newcomers & Friends Club of Central Hunterdon County
(908) 788-1712

Hunterdon Women’s Social Club
(908) 806-2597

Woman’s Club of Clinton
(908) 730-8014

Flemington Woman’s Club
(908) 782-7846

Flemington Exchange Club
(908) 236-7330

League of Women Voters
(908) 534-4664

Lions Clubs:
 Hunterdon Hills
 (908) 735-8635

 Readington
 (908) 439-2370

Rotary Clubs:
 Flemington
 (908) 782-3909

 North Hunterdon
 (908) 788-6100

 Clinton Sunrise
 (908) 238-0970

 Whitehouse
 (908) 238-0900

MOMS Club® (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a national, non-profit organization specifically for mothers who have chosen to stay home with their children.* MOMS is a wonderful way to meet through other moms and their children through:

Monthly meetings with speakers, discussions and other fun activities.

Casual get-togethers in parks and members’ homes.

Outings for mothers and their children such as, park days and field trips.

Playgroups for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Activity groups for the mothers like MOMS Night Out or other special interests.

Service projects that help children and our community.

* Mothers who have chosen to stay home include those who have set aside or greatly reduced the number of hours dedicated to their career.

There are several chapters of MOMS Clubs® throughout Hunterdon County (and Warren County too). So if you’re a stay-at-home mom and are feeling a little isolated, joining a MOMS Club® may be just what you’re looking for! Meet other moms who are just like you!

MOMS Clubs of Hunterdon County
If you are interested in learning more about the MOMS Club please contact Lisa Coster at declanhouse@aol.com or visit http://www.orgsites.com/nj/hcmomsclubs/ for local chapter contact information.

(Chapters with underline have e-mail addresses and/or websites to link to) Hunterdon County Chapters:

Annandale/Clinton/Pittstown:  For moms in Annandale, Clinton Twp and Clinton Town, Pittstown, Union, Franklin and Alexandria townships.  We are currently experiencing a membership boom!  Come join us! Please e-mail Lisa at declanhouse@aol.com for more information. 

Flemington East: The Flemington East Chapter of MOMS Club meets monthly. Snacks and Crafts/Activities for the kids are always a part of our get-togethers. For additional information email them:  Momsclubeast1@yahoo.com.

Flemington West: The Flemington West Chapter of MOMS Club meets monthly. Snacks and Crafts/Activities for the kids are always a part of our get-togethers. For additional information call Elli at 908-284-0355.

High Bridge/Glen Gardner: The MOMS Group of High Bridge/Glen Gardner holds their monthly meeting the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:30AM at the Califon United Methodist Church on River Rd in Califon. Many activities are planned each month for Moms and their kids, including playgroups, crafts and moms night out. For more information on the club please contact Colleen at (908)832-7392.

Holland Township: Open to moms in Holland, Milford, Frenchtown, Upper Black Eddy, and even some areas of Kingwood and Bloomsbury. We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 AM at the Milford Presbyterian Church on the corner of Bridge Street & Rt. 519. Visitors always welcome! Playgroups are now forming for 1, 2 and 3 year olds! We sponsor fun, local activities throughout the month for the children and their moms. For more information, call Laura at 908-996-2784. 

Lebanon/Tewksbury: The MOMS Club of Lebanon holds their monthly business meeting for all moms and their children in Lebanon and Tewksbury Township. The business meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 10 AM at the Lebanon Borough Hall on High Street. Visitors are encouraged to check us out!!! Children are welcome. For more information, please call Michelle at 908-236-2753.

Ringoes: The Ringoes area includes East Amwell Twp., West Amwell Twp., Delaware Twp., Stockton, Lambertville and Ringoes.  We have a monthly General Meeting and offer many additional activities for moms and kids, including playgroups, group outings, and a MOMS Night Out every month!  For more information visit our website at http://www.geocities.com/ringoesmomsclub/index.html. 

Three Bridges: We hold monthly meetings where we discuss business for the club, have snacks, and have crafts for the kids. We also have many activities for moms and kids each month. For more information, visit their website at http://www.geocities.com/threebridgesnjmomsclub/index.html.

Whitehouse Station: We have a monthly general meeting for all members and offer many activities, including playgroups, member teas, MOMS Night out, during the month. For more information, email us at momsclubofwhitehousestation@yahoo.com.

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And for Warren County Moms:

Belvidere

Lopatcong

Stewartsville:  The Stewartsville area includes Greenwich Twp. (excluding Greenwich Chase and Wyndham Farms) and Franklin Twp.   For more information contact them via email.

Stewartsville West

Washington Township

Phillipsburg

Hackettstown

Warren Hills Area

information updated 5/12/08

Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS).  Meets every Tuesday from 6 PM - 7 PM at the Church of the Nazarene basement, 80 Beaver Avenue, Annandale. Call Beverly Merchant at (908) 735-4734 or email bevmer@att.net.

Friends of Suzanne is a non-profit cancer awareness and support group. We were incorporated in October 2005, and our mission is to support Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset County residents men, women and children how are facing a cancer diagnosis. Our namesake was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in May of this year, immediately following the birth of her first child. Our mission is to raise awareness via support groups, speaking engagements with local medical professionals, and to raise funds to support the patients as well as their families, during treatment, recouperation and even after the patient succombs to the disease. Please visit their web site for more details.

Pregnancy Support Group meets every other Saturday at 10am in Pohatcong Township (Warren County) near Bloomsbury. This group is for women of all stages of pregnancy, to learn from each other and ask questions or talk about their concerns. It is for women only, no kids so that moms can focus and relax. For more info call Barbara at 908-387-9353 or via e-mail at bfs2k@enter.net.

Hunterdon County “Mothers of Multiples” meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from September through May at 7:30 PM in Meeting Room C, Hunterdon Medical Center.  All mothers (or mothers to be) of twins or supertwins are invited to attend.

LaLeche League of New Jersey, a free mother-to-mother breastfeeding support group. For more information visit www.lalecheleaguenj.org

Hunterdon County Endometriosis Association Support Group. For more information, please contact Sue at 236-2506 or email at rn.shp.42@worldnet.att.net.

Perinatal Support Group for parents who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.  Sponsored by Hunterdon Medical Center.  For more information call 788-6143.

Working Parents Playgroup, meets once a month on Saturdays for working parents with children ages 6 month-3 years.  Anyone who is interested should contact Anita Falvo at anitafalvo@aol.com  

Hunterdon Moms of Multiples: (908) 707-1795 and visit their website.

LaLeche League (Clinton): (908) 908-479-1675 and visit their website.

Child Care Resources and Referral Service: (800) 3DAY-CARE

Parent Education of Children in Hunterdon (PEACH): (908) 788-1345 and visit their website.

Parents Anonymous (assistance to parents who lose their tempers with children and fear they might abuse them) (800) 843-5437 and visit their website for helpful tips on how to keep your cool.

NJ Department of Human Services website.

Single Mom Assistance: 908-806-4444 

Single Volunteers of Hunterdon County, meets monthly.  Visit their website for more information.

Hunterdon Walking & Social Club: For Singles ages 35+.  Meets every Sunday for walking, then socializing.  Visit their website for more information.

Parents Without Partners:  Closest is the Mid-Jersey Chapter #236 based in Edison.  The phone # is 732-602-8800. 

Somerset-Hunterdon Chapter of Widows & Widowers: 908-826-4714

SINGLES GET-TOGETHERS at Bridgewater Manor, Route 202-206, Bridgewater.  Call (908) 658-3000.

Hunterdon County Social Club. This group is for all people living in or near Hunterdon County NJ who are looking for other people to socailize with. We socialize via the message board and planned events. Attend one of our events, post one of your own, or just post that you are looking for someone to share some time with.   Visit their website for more information.

 Resources On the Web

Check out the websites with local connections, groups and/or activities.

NJ Singles: Mix & Mingle with Other NJ Singles

Professional  and Business Singles Network (with events in Hunterdon and surrounding areas)

ESC Career and Life Planning Center

NJ Sierra Club Singles

These are some other single-parenting resources we thought you would find useful as well.

Parents WorldSingle Moms Online

NJ Child Support Website

A message from Hunterdon County Mothers of Multiples:

Hunterdon County Mothers of Multiples (HCMOM) is a non-profit organization that has been supporting moms of twins, triplets and quads for over 25 years. Currently we serve Hunterdon and Warren Counties.

While we have found no magic cures for the challenges to be faced while parenting multiples, you will pick-up many tips while chatting with our members. As a mother of twins or more you will find it comforting talking about your good and bad days to women who know what you are going through.

Some of our activities include guest speakers, family and children’s events, mother’s socials, and a community clothing and toy sale.

All meetings and general support provide times to talk, to ask questions and to share stories. At general meetings we often have speakers geared towards childrearing or hobbies and health (it does a body and mind good to think about things not directly related to children now and then).

Get More Info: General Meeting dates are September-November and January-May with no meetings in December, June, July and August.  We meet at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington at 7:30 p.m. , meeting room C.

Our Support Meetings run throughout the year and meet at members’ homes or at a restaurant. Check our web site, www.geocities.com/hcmom, for Support Meeting times and places. Please call (908) 713-0307 or e-mail us at hcmom@yahoo.com for additional information.