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Matching Moms. This site has great resources to meet other moms, find mom organizations and clubs, and to find local playgroups.

Mothers Group - Whole Foods Market 3313 University Ave.
Join a group of Madison Mothers and their babies for a chance to socialize and mingle every Tuesday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Not only is this a great chance for you to meet other mothers, but it is a great chance for your little one to play with other babies as well. Contact Ambra Baldwin at ambra.baldwin@wholefoods.com for more information.

Drop In Playtime - Evansville, WI
The Exchange Family Resource Center holds a weekly playgroup on Mondays from 10 to 11am at the Congregational United Church of Christ at 112 W Church St. in Evansville. This playgroup is free and open to anyone interested in bringing their preschool age child. We sing songs, play, do developmentally appropriate activities and share stories. For more information call (608)314-9006.

Working Mama Play Group. Currently we meet about once a month at someone's house, once the weather gets warmer we plan on having play dates at area parks. E-mail jabbot1@amfam.com or go to yahoo groups and look for workingmamaplaygroup.

SPLAT - Stay, Play, Learn All Together. An open play group giving parents and children the opportunity to interact and play with other children, parents, age appropriate toys and activities. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:00am - No Cost
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Madison
To register contact Jennifer at 608.241.5150 ext. 20 or visit our NEW website at www.familyenhancement.org.

Partners in Parenting Family Resource Center: Drop-in playgroup for families with children 0-5 on Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am at 205 Deer Valley Rd, #1, Madison, WI 53713. Services in English and Spanish, and no registration is necessary. Tel: (608) 278-8167.

Pardeeville, WI playgroup meets every Tuesday from 9-11am. Fellowship and peer interaction for moms and babies/toddlers. Any area moms welcome. Contact info: email Julie at jbrinks@yahoo.com for locations.

ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP: Fitchburg family forming playgroup for adoptive families with young children. Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00 for starters - times & frequency open. Please contact Clarinda at Our_Families@sbcglobal.net or 608.276.8939.

Madtown Moms. Group for mothers in the Greater Madison area. Play groups, babysitting co-op, Mom's Night Out, crafts, cooking and book club. Email - madtownmoms@yahoo.com

Time for Toddlers at MGNS. A fun toddler play group (with a parent/caregiver) at Monona Grove Nursery School! Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 9:15 -11:15 a.m., School- year only. 4200 Buckeye Road, Madison. Advance registration and fee required. (608) 222-4633, infor@mgns.org, www.mgns.org

Openings in the Friday Afternoon (2-5 PM) Play Group at the Nursery Co-op which leases space in the Glenwood Moravian Church's play room and gym (located on the near West side off of Monroe Street). The Co-op is a place for parents to meet, support each other and spend time together while participating in their young children’s play and socialization. There is a fee per semester. If you are interested in learning more, email Ilse Hauser at: hauserit@chorus.net.

Cottage Grove Area Moms. New group forming. Playgroups, babysitting co-op, cooking exchange. Go to Story Time at Muddy Moose to find us. 608-839-5900.

New family playgroup in New Glarus, WI. Family L.E.A.P.S. [Learn and Explore through Active Play and Sharing], meets every Saturday at 9 a.m., at the New Glarus Fitness Center . The group just started in January so we are still pretty new. We are striving to be a family playgroup – moms, dads, and children ages 0-5. We plan to incorporate a variety of activities into our monthly calendar, including art, music, reading, active motion, and family outings.

There is no membership fee. Rather, we have a donation tin available at each playgroup. The donations are then used to buy supplies to be used at playgroup.

For more information, you can contact me. New members are always welcome!

Michelle Nommensen - mnommensen@hotmail.com - mrnomm@yahoo.com - Cell: (608) 558-0580

Young Toddler and Caregiver Play Date! We are a small group of mothers with young toddlers. If you would like to get out of the house and have some adult conversation while the kids play, please join us! This group is open to all caregivers and is not exclusive to just moms or just young toddlers. Feel free to visit us to see if it's for you and your child. We meet on Friday mornings at 10 am at the Lake Edge United Church of Christ off of Buckeye Rd. The group itself is not affiliated with the church. The church has been kind and generous in allowing us to use one of their rooms to host our group! We would love to have you. Please email or call if planning to attend or if you have any questions, rutabaga@charter.net. Leslie 608-846-2982

Attachment Parenting Preschool Playgroup - playgroup for preschool aged children 28 months and older (younger siblings are welcome). We will be meeting the 2nd Monday morning each month on the far east side. Please email kristenok18@yahoo.com for more information.

My Family Plagroup is for LGBT parents and their children ages 0-10 (older children welcome to socialize with other older children) in South Central Wisconsin. All LGBT parent situations are welcome including people that may be thinking of having children that would like to talk with other parents.

Mom and tot jogging group for those with baby joggers. If you are interested in joining us, email snbkremer@msn.com and we can set something up for weekly jogs!

TNPC Toddler Time Playgroup. 9-11:30 a.m. Interactive, teacher-supported playgroup for parents and tots. $5 per visit. Tenney Nursery and Parent Center, 1321 E. Mifflin St. (608) 255-3250 for reservations.

Stepmoms’ Support Group. 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays of each month. Women & Families Psychological Services. Call Jane at 827-7220.

MOMS Club of East Madison Area- Fun activities for moms and kids. Play groups, field trips, MOMS Night Out. Join us! For more info call (608) 467-1316 or email momsclubmadisoneast@gmail.com

MOMS Club of Southwest Madison- Support for mothers at home. Make friends through playgroups, field trips, fun activities with other moms and kids, and monthly MOMS Night Out.
Call Kara at 608-467-2720 or swmadisonmoms@yahoo.com

Madtown Moms. Group for mothers in the Greater Madison area. Playgroups, babysitting co-op, Mom’s Night Out, crafts, cooking and book club. Lisa McLennan - madtownmoms@yahoo.com

Spring Harbor Playgroup. Starting a new neighborhood playgroup for moms, dads and babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Starting Tuesdays, but best time/day to be discussed. Sharon, notnowkato@charter.net.

Madison Area Mothers of Multiples. 7:15 p.m. Third Thursdays, Zimbrick Buick (Beltline and Fish Hatchery Road) Community Room. Social functions, calendar of events, resales and more! www.madisonmultiples.com.

TNPC Toddler Time Playgroup. 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Interactive, teacher-supported playgroup for parents and tots. $5 per visit. Tenney Nursery and Parent Center, 1321 E. Mifflin St. (608) 255-3250 for reservations.

Stonefield Tots.New weekly toddler playgroup (ages 1 1/2 -2 1/2). Every Monday at noon (West Side / Stonefield Neighborhood). Fun, play, socializing and activities.  (608) 232-2225, dtallard@yahoo.com.

Stay-At-Home-Moms Group. Our group provides support and friendship for moms and kids. We meet every Monday for playgroup, do special outings and have Ladies Night Out. Attend only the playgroups or all the events. Contact Cozette at (608) 276-5962 for more information.

Toddler Play Group @ Happy Bambino
Playtime! The toddler group is designed to be a play group for the kiddos and a time for visiting for the parents. This group meets every week, but there will be a facilitated discussion only one week of the month. Check out the calendar for day and time.

Multiples Play Group @Happy Bambino - Parents of multiples share a unique life experience and bond with each other. Join other parents of multiples in working through all of the joys and challenges of having multiple babies. This group will offer support, skills, advice and insight regarding a wide variety of issues specific to parenting multiples. Check out the calendar for day and time.

Madison Newcomer's Club - Madison Newcomers' Club is a great way to make new friends, get to know the town more quickly, and enjoy some fun activities! Activities, playgroups and more.

Moms and Tots is a group within the Madison Newcomers' Club that includes mothers and their young children. We meet once a week on Wednesday mornings. We alternate between meeting for activities with the whole group and meeting for playdates in smaller subgroups. New subgroups are formed regularly. Email membership@madisonnewcomersclub.com for more information on how to join.

MOMS Club Madison Area Support groups for all mothers. Support, playgroups, MOMS Night Out, field trips. Children welcome.

• East side, (608) 467-1316, momsclubmadisoneast@gmail.com - website
• Southwest Madison, Kara at 608-467-2720 or swmadisonmoms@yahoo.com
• West Madison/Middleton, Kelly Thomas: 608-827-7930 westmadisonmoms@yahoo.com
•Mt. Horeb, Kelly Kalscheur, Renee Helin & Rachael Walker: mthorebmoms@hotmail.com
• Verona, Char, (608) 848-5810

MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) - MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms. Mom outings, playgroups, events and more.

· Door Creek Church 7:00-9:00 pm, September through May on the east side.
· St. John’s MOPS at Night 7:00-9:30 pm, September through May in Waunakee.