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Naples Clubs and Organizations

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers mops logo
MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of
every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!

• MOPS North Naples United Methodist Church
Welcomes moms with newborn - 5 year old children. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Sept - May) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for brunch, adult craft, guest speaker and girl talk. Come visit us at the North Naples United Methodist Church at 6000 Goodlette Road N. Cost $5. Childcare available. For more information call 593-7600 or visit our website.

• MOPS Center Point Community Church
Our group meets at Centerpoint Community Church at 6590 Golden Gate Parkway the first and third Wednesdays of each month Sept.-May. We do try to meet over the summer, too! Our meetings are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and we encourage moms to arrive at 9:15 so they may drop their children off in the childcare (Moppets) area. For a new mom their first meeting is free and then $7 per meeting which helps pay for babysitting and a craft. At each meeting we have food, fellowship, a speaker on various topics & a craft. It's a great way to meet other moms with the same values! Please come and try us. You can visit our website for our schedule, to meet our steering team and other information.

• MOPS First Baptist Church
Naples 3000 Orange Blossom Dr Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-6057 Meets: 1st and 3rd at 9:15-11:30 a.m. Are you a Mother of Preschoolers (children from birth through age 5)? If so, you might agree that Mothering is an Adventure. We invite you join us from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Childcare is available but limited! You MUST pre-register in advance by calling 596-8600 ext 360.

Our time together includes a time of biblical teaching, fellowship with other moms, various guest speakers, creative activities and breakfast! We'd love for you to join us!

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Patterson by calling 352-8554 or by email at jennifer@jjpatterson.com.

MOMS Club
We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers, too!

• MOMS Club North Naples Chapter
Offering support and friendship for moms. Play groups by age, weekly events, moms night out, service activities, monthly meetings and more! For more information or to join contact Kara at 352-9938.

• MOMS Club Naples Gulf Chapter
The boundaries for MOMS Club of Naples Gulf are North of Pine Ridge Road, West of Airport Road, South of Collier County Line. Our meetings and play groups are every Thursday starting at 10:00 a.m. at different locations. The first Thursday of every month is our meeting, with kids, at the Chick-Fil-A located on Airport near Pine Ridge. The playdates are for all ages. We usually have one morning and one night out, for those moms that can break away from kids for an hour or so. There is a $20 per year membership fee and our newsletters are e-mailed out once a month with the schedule. For more information Contact Michelle Mattei 352-7982 or mmattei41@gmail.com.

• MOMS Club South Coast Chapter
We are MOMS Club Naples South Coast. We are for moms who live south of Pine Ridge. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. scheduling various activities, such as library storytime, park days, playdates, tours of the fire department, humane society, etc. Please contact Holly at 239-285-9158 or hollyanne1217@yahoo.com for more info!

Naples Area Mothers Of Multiples
We offer encouragement, practical knowledge and the opportunity to interact with other parents
of multiples. Networking and support group meets the 2nd Thursday (August-May) of every month at 7 p.m. Contact Melissa Bates at (239) 784-5750 or e-mail meloutlook36@aol.com for meeting locations.

La Leche League of Naples laleche logo
La Leche League helps mothers breastfeed through education, encouragement, and mother-to-mother support. We offer telephone support, a lending library, and informal monthly gatherings for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please join us!
Please call a La Leche League Leader for information: North Naples 353-2353, Naples 252-5316, Marco Island 642-4504.

Naples Newcomers Club
Naples Newcomers Club is an organization for women designed to give permanent residents living in Naples (five years or less) the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with others who are new to the area. For more information on membership requirements, luncheon meetings and dues: Please contact us at (239) 298-4083 or email info@naplesnewcomers.com.

hocc logoHomeschoolers of Collier County, Inc.
Homeschoolers of Collier County, Inc., is an active local support group for homeschoolers. Our group is an inclusive group and welcomes homeschoolers of all philosophies, religions or lack thereof, etc. HOCC has regular park days, field trips, family
events, a variety of clubs for homeschoolers of any age, an annual science fair, geography bee and more. HOCC Membership is $25 per year and includes access to our private online group, where all of our activities are listed and discussed. Optional discounted
SHEAF memberships are also available. For more information:
(239) 513-3721 or homeschoolersofcc@yahoo.com.

Optimist Club of Naples
The Optimist Club of Naples meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month at 6:15pm at IHOP, 1921 Davis Blvd.

Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the world and their future. The goal of the Optimist Club of Naples is to encourage them and do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. This gives them a wonderful opportunity to tap into their creativity and pursue possible scholarships at the same time. Our club will give two $1,000 scholarships this year to two Collier County high school students.

Besides our sports programs, we also have an essay and oratorical contest for students. In March, we will have a Youth Appreciation evening for middle school students. The Optimist Club of Naples is an established Collier County organization, reaching back over 40 years. We serve well over 5,000 youth each year in Collier County. All in over 20 different program areas. For more information call Tom Wyss 594-7742 or Tom Rauschenberger 598-1992.

Christian Home Educators Association of Collier County (CHEACC)CHEACC logo
CHEACC provides information, support, and encouragement to local, Christian home school families.

We meet the third Monday of each month, at 7 p.m. These meetings are held
at Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway. Some meetings feature guest speakers, while others focus on topics for small group discussion, or simply family fellowship. Child care is available, and visitors are welcome at any and all meetings.

For further information, contact us at (239) 435-8758, or PO Box 990285, Naples, FL 34116. Or, visit us on the web.

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