Parents' Clubs in San Francisco & the Peninsula
After checking the Web sites of the organizations that interest you, consider attending one of their general meetings, which usually happen monthly or bimonthly.
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.
SAN FRANCISCO
DayOne Center – New Parent Groups are designed to foster the new parent community and to provide new parents with a forum to discuss parenting styles, questions and challenges. Facilitated by a DayOne professional staff member, these weekly groups are organized primarily around infants’ ages. Drop-in basis; babies are welcome. $15. For 0-3 months, Mondays & Thursdays, 11am-noon, and Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3-4pm. For 3-6 months, Mondays & Thursdays, 3-4pm, and Wednesdays, 11am-noon. For 6-9 months, Fridays, 10:30-11:30am. For 6-12 months, Tuesdays, 11am-noon. New for Working Parents, held the second Monday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm, is a support group to continue the DayOne connection and explore the challenges of combining work and parenting. 3490 California St. 415-440-DAY1 (3291). www.dayonecenter.com.
MOMS Club of San Francisco-West is dedicated to supporting mothers who are at home with their children. Activities include playgroups, park days, lunches, Mom’s Night Out, baby-sitting co-op, outings around San Francisco, sub-groups including book, cooking and knitting Groups, stroller walks and more. To learn more, email momsclubsf@yahoo.com. www.momsclubsf.8m.com.
Mothers and More San Francisco offers playgroups and evening meetings just for nursing moms, a book club, a dinner club and family events. Contact Maeleen at 415-753-9130. www.mothersandmore.org.
Noe Valley Strolls – Welcome Strolls,Thursdays at 11am, starting at Holey Bagel , 3872 24th (at Sanchez). Fuel up on a FREE baby bagel, then head out for a challenging walk with other moms and kids. The extensive Web site includes daily happenings, library branch hours, playground descriptions and more. www.noestrolls.com.
Parent’s Place in San Francisco is a non-sectarian program of the Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Offerings include early childhood mental health consultation, classes & workshops, play activity groups, child development, drop-in center and father support. A Childcare Bulletin makes it easier to find a caregiver. 1710 Scott St. 415-359-2454. www.parentsplaceonline.org
San Francisco Golden Gate Mothers Club – Newsletter, playgroups and events. http://ggmg.org/.
San Francisco Mother of Twins Club offers age-specific playgroups; monthly newsletters; biannual garage sale; events including socials, picnics, Mom’s Night Outings and more. Meetings are held every other month, the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm, at Kaiser’s Diamond Room at 2238 Geary (at Divisadero) on the 3rd floor. 415-440-TWIN (8946). http://sfmotc.org.
PENINSULA
Burlingame Mothers Club is a not-for-profit, member-led social and support group for mothers of children ages 5 and under that provides many resources for parents including: Speaker Series, lectures held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm; playgroups; social functions such as a summer picnic in June, an ice-cream social in August, a Halloween party and parade, a holiday party in December, an Egg Hunt in April and a spring couples’ evening; outings planned with children in mind including train rides, museums, picnics, the pumpkin patch and county fairs; Sub-clubs, which meet monthly covering topics from books to wine; First Time Moms; and more. Annual dues, $45. 650-635-6777. www.burlingamemothers.org.
Coastside Mothers of Twins, serving San Francisco and North Peninsula, includes monthly get-togethers and outings, in-a-pinch services, Mom-to-Mom support, special interest groups, playgroups and a baby-sitting co-op. General meetings are the second Wednesday of January, March, July, September and November at Mills Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. Special events are held during non-meeting months. Annual dues, $40. 650-866-2522. www.coastsidemotc.homestead.com.
Daly City Mothers’ Club provides support, friendship and education for moms with children ages 5 and under in Daly City, West San Francisco and surrounding areas. http://geocities.com/dalycitymoms/.
Foster City Mothers’ Club offers friendship, support, playgroups, information, community and outings for mothers of kids ages 6 and under. General meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm, with the general meeting beginning at 7:30pm, at Foster City Community Center, which is next to the Foster City Library at the corner of Hillsdale Blvd. and Shell Blvd. Baby-sitting provided for $1 per child. Foster City Recreation Center, 650 Shell Blvd. 650-634-9767. http://fostercitymothersclub.org
Mothers of Brisbane (MOB) is a mothers' club and welcoming community of support for parents of young children in Brisbane. Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of every month, 7pm - 9pm at 301 Visitacion Ave, in downtown Brisbane. Although most of our programs and activities are specifically geared toward mothers of children under five, we are open to all parents and caregivers in the Brisbane area. The club sponsors an annual Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Carnival, as well as various outings, family picnics, fundraising dinners, a toddler playgym, and other events. The MOB also offers meal and errand coordination, home visits, and other support for new moms. We have over 150 members from Brisbane and surrounding communities. Visit us at www.mothersofbrisbane.com. For more info, please contact Jessica Aloft (Co-Chair) at 415-867-0112 or j.aloft@gmail.com.
Mothers Club of Palo Alto and Menlo Park features include email list, playgroup coordination, preschool resources & recommendations, monthly newsletter, elementary and preschool open houses, kids’ activities (including art and science projects), Mom’s Night Out, subclubs, community service activities, baby-sitting co-op, parties, used toy and clothing sale and more. Annual dues, $48. 650-306-8182. www.pampclub.org.
Pacifica Mothers Club offers friendship and support for mothers and primary caregivers of children ages 5 and under. Features include: monthly meetings, discussion groups, special events, speakers, playgroups, holiday parties, educational field trips, Mom’s Night Out and picnics. Monthly general meeting held on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, at the Pacifica Library, Hilton & Palmetto. 650-737-8230. www.pacificamothersclub.com .
Redwood City Mothers Club is a growing family of mothers of infants and young children who live in Redwood City and surrounding communities. www.rwcmc.org.
San Mateo Men’s Group offers group support for enhancing, nurturing and mentoring men’s involvement with their children. Issues explored include early childhood, family court, life strategies, family planning, educational and resource materials. Presented by the Los Prados Neighborhood Partnership and the Child Care Coordinating Council. Contact Tim Collins, 650-574-3334.
San Mateo Mothers Club for mothers of children newborn to age 5 and mothers-to-be in San Mateo and nearby cities. Playgroups, baby-sitting co-op, outings, speakers, holiday events, newsletter and “coffee talk” gatherings. Meets the second Monday of every month, 7pm, at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way. 650-286-3404. www.sanmateomothersclub.org.
South San Francisco Mother’s Club includes moms from Pacifica, San Bruno, Daly City, Colma, Millbrae and surrounding areas. General meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, 7:15-9pm. Annual dues, $30. 650-989-6782. www.ssfmothersclub.org
NORTH BAY
Corte Madera Larkspur Mothers Club. Playgroups, newsletter, baby-sitting co-op, social activities and events and more. 415-451-7234. http://cmlmc.org/.
Novato Mothers Club offers support and education for parents. More than 300 members enjoy weekly playgroups, baby-sitting co-op, children’s outings, family events, guest speakers and a monthly newsletter. 415-458-3203. http://novatomothersclub.com/ .
Parent’s Place of Marin is a non-sectarian program of the Jewish Family and Children's Services. Offerings include a wide range of parenting groups & workshops, parent-child play activity groups, early childhood mental health consultation, child, individual and family counseling, and a Drop-In Playroom. A childcare bulletin board makes it easier to find a caregiver. We also have a large parenting lending library. 600 Fifth Avenue. 415-491-7959. www.parentsplaceonline.org
Ross Valley Mothers’ Club provides a community for kids and moms to meet. Newsletter, calendar, playgroups, parenting support, special interest groups, family outings, social activities and more. Annual dues, $40. Hotline: 415-721-4576. Membership: 415-925-9708. www.rvmc.net.
San Rafael Mothers Club provides regular meetings, monthly newsletter, weekly playgroups, baby-sitting co-op, “In-A-Pinch” support services, family activities and outings and “Moms Only” events. 415-451-7355. http://srmoms.org/.
Southern Marin Mothers’ Club for mothers in Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tiburon and Belvedere. Monthly newsletter, playgroups and more. Membership hotline: 415-273-5366. www.southernmarinmoms.com.
Groups at Yahoo – These are just some of the groups listed at www.yahoo.com. BASuperMom – a group for single mothers located on the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay Area and beyond.
• Glen Park Parents hosts Moms’ Nights, picnics, playgroups and more.
• mothersofdalycity welcomes moms from Daly City, West San Francisco and surrounding areas. The Daly City Mothers’ Club was formed to provide support, friendship and education to moms with children up to age 5.
• SFandSMCMommyGroup for moms of babies and toddlers in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. This includes trying to conceive, mommies-to-be and other moms whose kids are about 5 and under.
• Mothers and More San Francisco – part of a national organization committed to the betterment of moms who are sequencing through careers and parenthood.
• SFMommyNMe for San Francisco mothers who enjoy doing many things from early morning Stonestown workouts to Mommy-n-Me classes(Gymboree, DayOne and yoga classes), movies, jogs, lunch and much more.
• Father School San Jose. Good fathers in San Francisco Bay area communicate in order to be a better father everyday.
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