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location: 33 Kent Street, Barrington RI
contact: Kyla
phone: 401-247-1397
email: weirdgrrl2@aol.com
website: www.weirdgirlcreations.com
Paint your own pottery, hand building clay classes for kids, workshops, Ladies Night, birthday parties, and more. There are also several summer programs available at Weird Girl Creations. The hours of operation are Sunday through Friday 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am-5pm or by appointment.
We also run FAB (for anything but alcohol or drugs) and provide activities for all ages. We have run non alcohol events at a number of college campuses and continue to create the FAB tile murals which decorate public space while sending the message that teens can have a full, rich social life without drugs or alcohol. Drop in anytime to paint a tile to be added to the murals. There is no cost, donations are always welcome.
Summer Art Workshops/Camp
Draw, Paint, Glaze, and Work with clay! Children will create two hand-built projects and create one on the potters wheel! Children will explore a variety of hand building and glazing techniques. Projects are fun and age appropriate. We will offer more challenging projects to accommodate returning campers! Drawing, caricature, collages, and/or watercolor projects as well are offered in the extended day program. Every day we paint on fired pottery. Each child will paint a mug, a bowl, a plate, and 1 free choice pick from the small figures or another functional piece of pottery. This is in addition to the 3 clay projects.
Monday - Friday. 10 am - 1 pm. (Ages 3 and older)
Art Parties
Partygoers ages 3 and up can paint on pottery, make ceramic jewelry or sculpt with clay. Party parents may bring paper goods, cake and juice boxes. Minimum 8 children, maximum 24; larger groups may rent the studio. Prices start at $10 per person for 1 hour events. Party includes a gift for the birthday child of a customized tile or plate signed by all participants.
As always parties at ART BY YOU at Weirdgirl Creations are drop off and pick up, just like school : ) Parents are welcome to visit the restaurant next door, or drive into the Center and enjoy a Starbucks, visit Barrington Books, or try a slice of Pizza at Pepperonis and return to pick up your child after the activity.
Kidoinfo Deal: FREE 4″ painted hand print on bisque fired tile, we will add baby name and date
wesbite: http://barringtonnewcomers.net/index.html
The Newcomers Club of Barrington is a non-profit social organization that sponsors activities and events for adults and children. If you are new to the community, a new parent, or simply interested in meeting new people, you may attend up to two events as our guests.
location: 1276 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886
phone: 401-234-1279
email: info@bellanimaternity.com
website: www.bellanimaternity.com
A place for new and expecting parents. Shop, take classes and connect with other parnets. We’ve gathered the best childbirth educators, high quality essential baby gear and fun-loving teachers for our mom and baby and toddler groups, and put them all in one convenient location. Classes include yoga, nursing, hyonobirthing, CPR and more.
Birthday Parties:
The one place for pregnancy, parenting and you. Bellani Maternity is now happy to offer fun and exciting BIRTHDAY PARTIES for your baby and toddler! We offer 3 great options that can be customized to make your party perfect for you and your child.
Kidoinfo deal: If you mention saw Bellani advertised on Kidoinfo.com get $25 off the price of your party.
location: Bellani Maternity, 1276 Bald Hill Road. Warwick, RI 02886
website: http://www.bellanimaternity.com/new_moms_group
Do you need a place to share your feelings about your birth, new motherhood, sleepless nights, and your partner. Join other new moms at Bellani Maternity. Voted RI’s best place for classes for infants. Moms talk, share, laugh, and sometimes cry. All the while they learn that there are others out there going through this with them. Moms in these groups then meet for coffee, set up playgroups, exercise together and do so much more.
meeting location: We meet at the Four Corners Community Chapel at 200 Angell Road.
mailing address: PO Box 1822, Woonsocket RI 02895
contact person: Meghan Myers
email: BVMOTC@hotmail.com
website: http://www.meetup.com/BVMOTC
description: The Blackstone Valley Mother of Twins Club is a support group for mothers of and mothers expecting multiples. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to June with the exception of December. We meet at the Four Corners Community Chapel at 200 Angell Road, which on the corner at the intersection of Angell Road and Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland, RI. We have speakers, a twin library, family outings, playdates, mom’s nights out, and a monthly newsletter. Come check us out!
location: Providence, RI
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/733/
Bring moms and dads and their children together to make friends and have fun. Open to parents with children ages newborn through toddler. Whether you are staying at home with your babe or back in school or the workplace part-time we would love to meet you!
A not-for-profit social organization to aid new residents in becoming acquainted with the community and to help foster new friendships. Membership is open to all new residents of East Greenwich and Cowesett.
location: EG United Methodist Church at 1558 South County Trail
website: http://www.egcnn.org/
location: 420 South Washington Street
Unit 1, North Attleboro, MA 02760
contact person: Mikala
phone: 508-446-4406
email: info@mcashdesigns.com
website: www.creativesewinglessons.com
description: Learn how to sew or tailor for the first time, brush up on current skills or take your skills to the next level. Construct projects that are going to challenge and inspire you such as a tote bag, stuffed animal, pillow or skirt! These sewing classes are designed to be fun, inspirational and educational. Gain a better understanding of the world of sewing and gain new friendships. Participate in our Kids Fashion Design Workshop and enjoy a whole week of sewing, fashion sketching, designing accessories and much more!
Mikala Cash Designs and Sewing Lessons offer a wide range of classes for children, teens and adults. Classes are offered on a variety of days and times.
You can use one of our sewing machines or feel free to bring your own. All sewing supplies and tools are provided.
Some projects for the kids and teens sewing lessons include: Skirts, Handbags, Belts, Wish Pillows, Headbands
Kidoinfo Deal: 10% off for kidoinfo readers
location: 12 Courtland St., Providence, RI 02909
contact person: Barbara Dwares
phone: 421-7815
email: momcall@aol.com
website: http://www.federalhillhouse.org/
description: The Federal Hill House playroom is a family friendly fun spot. It is designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, along with their parent or other adult, to spend a fun filled morning playing, listening to music, drawing and joining in a variety of other activities.
Open from 9:30-12:30, Monday thru Friday. Closed on holidays.
Cost / admission: No charge
location: Various indoor and outdoor locations around Southern Rhode Island
contact person: Erin Arnold
phone: (401) 524-5049
email: fitfamiliesri@gmail.com
website: www.FitFamiliesRI.com
This group offers a variety of family friendly fitness classes and get-togethers for children and adults. This way moms, dads, grandparents, and nannies can get a great workout with the kids joining in the fun! This is a wonderful place to socialize with other families and kids, all while getting in shape and setting a healthy example for your children by showing them how fun and important it is to exercise.
Our mission is to provide a supportive social community for individuals and families who would like to improve or sustain their healthy well-being through fitness and wellness; to bring people of like interests together to challenge, support, and encourage one another. We are committed to education, fun, family, and community.
cost / admission: See website for pricing options: Membership packages available or pay per class!
Is there a special deal for Kidoinfo readers? Receive a free punch card good for 11 group exercise classes with purchase of any membership package
location: Friday mornings around 10:30 at the International House of RI; 8 Stimson Avenue, Providence, RI
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ihrimoms/
This group was founded in the Fall of 2004 by several mothers of infants and toddlers who live in Rhode Island or nearby Massachusetts and all share one trait: different country of origin, or language(s) other than English in the household.
location: Smithfield and surrounding towns
wewsite: http://www.geocities.com/smithfieldmoms/index.html
Support for stay-at-home moms in Foster, Gloucester, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, and Scituate.
location: Meetings take place in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
contact person: Stephanie Naudo
phone: 443.670.7400
email: LesPetitsFrancais@hotmail.com
website: www.meetup.com/LesPetitsFrancais
description: LES PETITS FRANCAIS – Speaking French while Playing!
We are two French moms who wish to invite French-speaking families to join our social group to encourage their children to speak French. The mission of our group, Les Petits Français, is to help our children become fluent in French through play and social activities.
What follows is a list of some of the activities our group has, so far, scheduled:
- For children: Arts & crafts activities centered around various themes; cooking activities; visits to children’s museums and zoos; movies; celebration of Holidays, such as, Galette des Rois (Three Kings), Chandeleur (Candlemas), Mardi Gras; nature walk in regional parks.
- For adults: Movie nights, restaurant nights, theme nights, and “apéritifs” (Happy Hour).
cost / admission: First month is free, then $12/per year and per family
location: Portsmouth, RI
website: http://www.mochamoms.org/
A new chapter starting of Mocha Moms in Rhode Island, this is a stay-at-home club for women of color, but all moms are welcome. The group is open to working and non-working moms and women of all races and nationalities. This group is in its infancy stage so we are just recruiting moms to start a support/play group.
Mom 2 Mom
location: Northern RI & Surrounding MA
contact person: Jessica
email: tillybird6374@msn.com
website: mom2momrima.groupsite.com
description: This is a brand new group of diverse and friendly moms with toddlers in the Northern RI & Surrounding MA area.
We get together to share the experiences of mommyhood, find advice and new deas, and enjoy these fun times together! This is a great way to make new friends for yourself and your little ones. We invite you to become a part of our drama-free, no- pressure group for ALL MOMS WHO LOVE THEIR CHILDREN!
cost / admission: $12.00 yearly, pro-rated by month joined.
Kidoinfo Deal: 2 months Free!
location: Congregational Church in Fairhaven, RI
contact: Sophie Souza (508) 994-0286
Social time for mothers and children ages 1 week to kindergarten age.
contact: Robin Young
location: 1136 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls, RI 02863
phone: 774-229-6895
email: mommyandmeri@verizon.net
website: http://mommyandmeri.com
description: Mommy and me offers musical play classes for ages 6months-6years with parent participation, dance and movement classes ages 2 - 6, and children’s Yoga ages 3-6. Our classes are designed for fun but still work on developmental stages for your young child.
cost / admission: $8.00-$12.00 per class
Kidoinfo Deal: One week Free if you mention you saw it in kidoinfo
An international non-profit group aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay home to raise their children. The club offers many activities in addition to weekly playgroups.
location: Local Public Library of Cumberland
website: http://www.geocities.com/cumberlandmoms/
location: Bristol, Barrington, and Warren RI
contact person: Carolyn Almonte
email: Momsclubofeastbayri@gmail.com
website: Momsclubofeastbayri.blogspot.com
cost / admission: Free
description: Come join the fun! We offer playgroups, child friendly activities, moms night out, service projects, and the support of great moms just like you. We are open to moms in Bristol, Barrington, and Warren
location: Seekonk, MA
website: http://www.geocities.com/momsofseekonkrehoboth/MOMSClub.html
An international non-profit group aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay home and raise their children. The club offers many activities in addition to weekly playgroups
location: Bedford, MA
contact: Amanda, through meetup.com
website: http://www.meetup.com/MomsGIVE/about/?name=About_this_Meetup
Want a chance to DO something instead of just watching it on TV? Here’s your opportunity to reach out and set an example for the little ones too! GIVE.
location: Miriam Hospital: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
wesbite: http://www.geocities.com/mothersandmore_ri/
Mothers and More is an international organization for the sequencing woman – mothers who have altered their career paths to take care of their children at home. Monthly meeting, play groups, and Mom’s Night Out are just a few of their many events.
location: 130 Sessions St., Providence, RI 02906
contact person: Kit Haspel
phone: 401.331.0956 ext. 184
email: khaspel@bjeri.org
website: www.motherscircle.org
description: Are you raising Jewish children…but you’re not Jewish? Don’t do it alone! Join us for Mothers Circle!
The Mothers Circle is a free educational and welcoming program empowering non-Jewish mothers to create Jewish homes. Mothers in all family constellations are welcome and participants do not have to be affiliated with a Jewish institution or have any prior knowledge. The interactive curriculum explores Jewish holidays, practices, rituals, and ethics while providing resources and tools for enriching Jewish family life at home. Free child care is available upon request.
location: 111 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903
contact person: Kaeli Sutton
phone: 401-338-5466
email: kaeli@motioncenter.com
website: www.motioncenter.com
description: Movement classes and bodywork for expecting moms, babies and families. Pre and postnatal massage therapy and yoga. Childbirth classes. Mom & Baby Yoga. Labor Support classes and more!
Kidoinfo Deal: $10 off first class/session
When starting out in a new community, it helps to meet your neighbors. Come to a monthly meeting or any club activity and you’re sure to meet people with whom you have something in common.
location: Arnold Mills Community House in Cumberland
wesbite: http://www.nnnri.org/index.htm
location: Various locations including Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, and Providence
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/713/about/
NAP is a playgroup for families in and around Newport, Rhode Island, attempting to socialize infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. Children play in a safe environment where creativity is encouraged, sharing is rewarded, and playing is fun! Moms share ideas, experiences, and build friendships while finding fun stuff for their children to do in and around Newport, RI!
location: Pawtucket, RI
website: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ri/pawtucket/
Let’s face it: working and raising kids is tough business. Join this casual group of local working moms (full or part-time) where we can get together to exchange advice and support, swap war stories, and have a few laughs, too.
location: A local library in Providence, RI
website: http://www.geocities.com/providencemomsclub/
A support group for stay at home moms (full or part time) to enjoy the company of other moms & their children. Activities include a few playdates a week, plus moms night out, and much more.
location: Eagle’s Nest, Warwick, RI, 02818
contact Jeanine Silversmith
phone: 401-569-8758
email: info@rifamiliesinnature.org
website: www.rifamiliesinnature.org
Rhode Island Families in Nature was created by and for families who want to spend more time outdoors, explore Rhode Island’s natural places, and reconnect with nature. Research shows that people who regularly spend time outside are happier, healthier, and even smarter than those who do not, and that contact with nature is important for normal child development. We are a free group, open to every type of family - traditional, non-traditional, young, not so young, extended - everyone is welcome. You simply need the desire to get outside with your family and we’ll help you do just that.
cost / admission: free
location: Various locations throughout Rhode Island
contact person: Kristen Kardos & Kathy McGuigan
phone: (401) 787-0420 or (401) 480-9486
email: info@rinewmoms.com
website: www.rinewmoms.com
cost / admission: varies
RI New Moms Connection offers supportive, non-judgmental groups for women in RI. Groups include:
- 1st time Pregnancy Group
- 2nd time around Pregnancy Group
- New Moms Groups (0-3 months)
- New Moms Groups (3-6 months)
- New Moms Groups (6-12 months)
- New Moms Groups (12-24 months)
- Also, offers workshops. See website for more information.
Read their column, Tips for New Moms on Kidoinfo
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location: Rhode Island
website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rhodeislandtwins/
This is a group for moms from Rhode Island who have twins to come together for support, advice, friendship and understanding. Are you expecting twins? Did you just give birth to your babies? Are your twins in the terrible two stage? Are they off to school? No matter where you are in your journey please come and join us!! Do you have triplets? Quads? Quints? Please join us. The more the merrier!!
location: Rhode Island
wesbite: http://www.meetup.com/RI-Moms-A-Circle-of-Friends/
This group is for supportive, kind, fun, non-judgmental MOM’s, looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! We are looking for families with Babies 0 months- 4 years, but additional older siblings are welcome. Activities include Stroller Walks, Potluck Dinners, Playground Jaunts, and Day Trips.
location: East Provdience, RI
contact person: Jessica D’Alessandro
phone: 401-263-3294
email: jessicajean23@verizon.net
website: http://www.meetup.com/RI-Moms/
description: This group is for supportive, kind, fun, non-judgmental Moms, looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! We try to post at least three activities a week. We post activities all over RI and in parts of surrounding MA. We like our events to be driven from what you, the members, want. If you have any ideas for activities, field trips, family outings, Moms’ Night Out, or would like to host a playdate at your home, please contact the organizer and we will be happy to include them on our calendar.
cost / admission: $12/year
Is there a special deal for Kidoinfo readers? 30 days free
location: Acton, Boxborough, Concord, Lexington, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, and Westford
website: http://sahm.meetup.com/2282/
This group is for non-judgmental, supportive moms looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! Activities which occur twice a week include story time, trips to the park, museums, and zoo, indoor play areas and more!
location: Attleboro, MA
website: http://www.meetup.com/Attleboro-Area-Moms/
Meet friendly local moms to share experience, find advice, give support, make new friends and most importantly laughs, and have a great time with our kids. It’s a chance for moms to come together to share our wonderful experiences of motherhood. Playgroups and “Mom’s Night Out” are several of this groups activities.
location: Harrisville, RI
website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/1116/
Are you tired of driving 30 minutes or more to join a playgroup? There are plenty of kids and moms in Harrisville! Come together so the kids can play and the moms can chat.
location: Warwick, RI
website: http://www.meetup.com/Kent-County-Moms/about/?name=About_this_Meetup
Kent County Moms Meetup Group is a group of SAHM and working moms who share playgroups, activities and events on an almost daily basis. Moms Only Nights Out, Date Nights & Family Events are just a few of the many events offered.
location: Warwick, RI
website: http://www.geocities.com/momsclubofwestwarwick/
Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays at home in West Warwick? You are not alone! Come meet other mothers at the MOMS Club! This local chapter for West Warwick residents only.
location: Ledyard, CT
website: http://www.freewebs.com/ledyardmysticyoungmoms/index.htm
Motherhood can be a lonely and difficult journey without girlfriends to share your experiences with, swap ideas, and vent about your struggles. This is a group of fun-loving mamas and kiddos who get together several times a week at various locations. The mini-members range in age from newborns to rowdy toddlers.
location: Wakefield, RI
website: www.meetup.com/cities/us/ri/wakefield
Open to all moms in the area. Highlighted in Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, the Hip Mamas are a support system to other SAH moms, a place for kids to have fun and moms to get out with new friends and build lasting relationships. Some of their activities include Moms Night Out, family weekend events, exercise outings, and park playdates!
location: 150 New London Ave., Cranston, RI
phone: (401) 463-3636
Parents (or grandparents) and pre-school age children learn about being Jewish in a hands-on, pressure-off, small, friendly playgroup.
Ages: Pre-school age
location: Groton, CT
website: www.two-tots.com
Meet other local moms and dads of twins, triplets, quads, quints and more to discuss the joys and challenges of raising multiples.
location: 6 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885
contact person: Julia Bush
phone: 401-245-0190
email: juliabush@cox.net
website: www.warrenartspot.com
Warren Art Spot is a recently renovated art studio in downtown Warren. We offer arts and crafts classes and workshops for kids of all ages and Summer Camp programs, too. Have your child’s next birthday party here—we can host parties for ages 3 and up. For more information and class descriptions go to website.
location: Warwick, RI
contact: PlaygroupMail@aol.com
Moms and their kids meet once a week and also plan special activities
location: Christ United Methodist Church, 2291 Kingstown Rd., Kingston, RI
contact: Ellen Kaminski; ellkaminsk85@cox.net
Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! Children are welcome and a continental breakfast is served.
contact: Maureen Umehara
location: P.O. Box 550, Tiverton,RI
phone: (401) 694-1284
email: wcswans@wcswans.com
website: www.wcswans.com
WCSWANS is a social club and networking group for women in and around RI. All women interested in having fun meeting other women in the area are invited! Those with businesses also have opportunites to promote them. We have open events as well as member’s only events. Come join the fun!
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