Clubs 

If your club  is either missing from or misrepresented on this page, please contact Liz Outerbridge at louterbridge@glenrocknj.net with the correct information.

Glen Rock Jaycees

The Glen Rock Jaycees is a nonprofit organization that has been sponsoring and supporting a variety of community activities in Glen Rock and surrounding communities for decades.  Activities that benefit the community, and for fun, include:

            -  Labor Day Arboretum                                  -  Fishing Derby
            -  Scholarships                                                  -  Santa's train Ride
            -  Christmas Tree Sales                                   -  Easter Egg Hunt
            -  Town Beautification                                     -  Town wide camp Out

The organization relies on Jaycees members who volunteer their time throughout the year to help plan, promote, and work at the various local events sponsored by the group.  if you are interested in joining the Jaycees, please contact joekoenig@optimum.net .
 
Belles & Beaux Square Dance Club

Belles & Beaux Square Dance Club, which dances at the Central School on Maple Ave., has been in existence for 30 years.  Our dances are held twice monthly, a $6 admission pays for dancing, refreshments and socializing with friendly people.

Basic lessons, taught by an experienced caller, start in September.  Completing the course will open up the World of Square Dancing, which is great for aerobic exercise, sharpening the memory and meeting people.  partners are not necessary and all ages are welcome.  Some of our annual events include a Mystery Bus Ride and a Murder Mystery Play, with audience participation.

For further information contact us at :  201-385-3907 or 201-387-0425.  E-mail:  Grandsquare1@aol.com or www.sqrdance.org 

Rock Riders - Motorcycle Club of Glen Rock

Want to join us for weekend rides and BBQ's, enjoy riding with a group of riders who like to unwind with a ride thru the mountains of NY and NJ.  If interested please contact me at joeraccioppi@optonline.net 

The more the merrier, get in on this great way to get together with other Bike enthusiasts.

The Glen Rock W.I.C.S., a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, is a not-for-profit, community service organization which welcomes new members.  W.I.C.S. sponsors numerous Glen Rock community events including the spelling bee for 4th and 5th graders, the blood drive at Central School each spring, the Halloween parade, with support from our Chamber of Commerce, and semi-annual food drives at Kilroy's Market.  The club has sponsored youth sports teams in town, awards and annual scholarship at Glen Rock High School and has donated funds to numerous local organizations.  W.I.C.S. is also active in many ways perhaps less visible to the community.  Our members deliver meals for the local Community Meals program, raise money and donate gifts to Shelter Our Sisters, provide holiday dinners for Ridgewood Social Services and the Center for Food Action, and support the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation.  New community service initiatives are always being considered.  

The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 pm at the Municipal Annex or at a member's home.  For more information, contact Co-President Andrea Vachon jpvajv@optonline.net  or 201-670-4938 or co-President Margaret Hughs mhugyh@yahoo.com or 201-612-8765.

Glen Rock Triathlon Club

www.grtri.com 

Started as a low-stress, non-competitive way to lose weight and get in shape, this Glen Rock, New Jersey club has become the newest popular team in town.  Whether you are a seasoned triathlete, a runner, swimmer, or cyclist, or just "testing the waters", we invite you to check out our site and join the club.  What are you waiting for?  The time is right to TRI IT!!  

MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Glen Rock provides acivities and support for mothers and their children in the Glen Rock area.  The Glen Rock chapter is the local chapter of the larger international MOMS Club, a non-profit support organization created specifically to meet the needs of today's at-home mom.

Each month, the club offers a variety of activities, which usually include an outing to a local show or venue, a kids' craft, a cooking activity, a playdate at a park or member's home, and a MOMS Night Out, as well as quarterly parties and special events.  Recently, the club hosted a traveling zoo, a pediatric dentist, and a contractor to discuss tips on a successful renovation.  In coordination with its monthly member meetings, the club offers discussion groups to provide members with information on particular topics of interest, including 529 plans, local preschools, tips on disciplining your child, and carseat safety.  The club also hosts service projects throughout the year to benefit local children and families in need.  All club activity takes place during the week, and children are always welcome.

For more information on the Glen Rock MOMS Club, please email info@momsclubglenrocknj.com or Alex Ruffino at alex.ruffino@verizon.net. 

Glen Rock Garden Club

The club was organized by interested gardeners in 1923 and has met on the third Tuesday of every month, except July and August. The club was incorporated in 1967.

The annual plant sale held on the Saturday before Mother's Day at the Glen Rock Main Line railroad station supports the varied activities of the club: decorating the Public Library and Municipal Building for the holidays, purchasing books and magazines related to horticultural subjects for the Library, participating in G.R.E.E.N. and other community projects (i.e. I.D.A. activities), supporting the work of the Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum, as well as assisting in beautifying the borough.

The Club continues the education of its members through discussion and exchange of information and through lectures by experts on topics related to gardening and allied subjects.

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at the Glen Rock Annex Building, 678 Maple Avenue, Glen Rock at 7:45 P.M.

Meetings are free and membership is open to all residents of Glen Rock and neighboring towns without regard to sex, race or handicap.

Annual dues are $10.00 per family.

Visit the Glen Rock Garden Club's official website at glenrockgardenclub.com.

The Glen Rock Woman's Club serves the residents of Glen Rock through local organizations such as the Volunteer Fire Department, the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the Volunteer Ambulance Corps., the Public Library and other special projects such as Friends of the Arboretum and the Fourth of July parade.

We are a member of a larger organization, N.J. State Federation of Woman's Club.

At the Glen Rock High School Academic Awards Assembly, two and sometimes three seniors receive awards for outstanding achievements in math and choral music.

Members are also encouraged to develop personal talents in other areas.

We meet the first Monday every month, October through July, 12:30 at the Annex to discuss these activities and to meet with friends.

We welcome new members (call Ruth Tackles 796-2154 or Kay Mohan 444-8287).

Stamp Club

The Glen Rock Library Philatelic Trading Post, a stamp club for adult hobbyists, meets the first Monday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Glen Rock Public Library. Anyone interested in joining is asked to register by calling 670-3970.

Glen Rock High School Boosters Club

The Glen Rock High School Boosters Club provides community and financial support and fosters the extra-curricular activities of Glen Rock High School students.

The Boosters Club Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the health room of gymnasium at 8:00PM.

If you are interested in becoming a member call Kathy at 201-670-1794 or visit our website at glenrockboosters.org

The Activities Club of Glen Rock

The Activities Club is made up of retired and semi-retired men of Glen Rock and surrounding communities. The club is a not for profit, non-political and non-sectarian organization. The primary purpose is to give each member the opportunity to meet with others where they may enjoy fellowship and friendship, and share leisure time activities. Some of the current activities are bowling, bocce, golf, genealogy, computers, bridge, personal finance, trips and tours with spouses, social events with spouses, photography, lunch bunch, music, and others as needed.

A membership meeting with a speaker is held at 1:30 pm monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at the Fellowship Hall at the Community Church of Glen Rock.

For more information go to www.theactivitiesclub.org or call Rick Colton at 201-445-0755 or e-mail him at rick162@optimum.net

The club's purpose is to promote friendliness and companionship, to further creative and recreational activities, to share common interests and problems, and to find new outlets for personal abilities and interests.

The Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club has a short meeting each Wednesday at the Annex at 1:00 pm followed by refreshments and activities. The Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club is a non-profit club. For more information call 201-445-9238.

Purpose:

1. To look after the physical, mental, and social welfare of its members.
2. To promote good fellowship.
3. To promote the interest of its members in athletics.
4. To provide opportunity for its members to participate in athletic pursuits.
5. To sponsor and conduct worthwhile athletic programs within the Borough of Glen Rock and elsewhere.

Annual Dues: $100.00

For membership information call 201-652-9807

Visit us at www.glenrockac.com

The Glen Rock Jewish Center www.grjc.org offers special programs and events of particular interest to congregants and guests aged fifty and older. These activities have included trips to concerts, plays, museums, historic walking tours, and weekend getaways. Guest speakers also are scheduled for lively discussions with Fifty-Plus Club members. Local authors are featured, as well as experts on topics such as travel, health, and senior benefits available in our area. For more information, contact Mike Greenberg at 201-444-3249.

Glen Rock Newcomers & Neighbors

For those new to town, you will soon discover why Glen Rock is one of the most sought after places to live in Bergen County. Many credit its small town charm and its close proximity to Manhattan as two of its greatest assets. It is a very caring community, with lots of activities for families and a top-rated school system.  This town also boasts an integral and active community organization, the Glen Rock's Newcomers & Neighbors club which brings new neighbors and old friends together with exciting activities throughout the year.

The Glen Rock Newcomers & Neighbors Club has more than 250 member families and is open to those new to Glen Rock as well as its long time residents.  The club publishes a monthly newsletter and a membership directory, which helps everyone to more fully enjoy the numerous social and family activities that are planned each month.  We have many popular events, including Ladies Night Out, Baby Brunch, Progressive Dinners, Playgroups, Wine and Cheese Socials, Holiday Parties, Picnics, Book Clubs, Music, and Kids and Kids in Motion.

The events are a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people and see old friends.  Joining Newcomers & Neighbors helps you become more involved in this wonderful community.  If you are single or married, an empty nester, or raising a family here, you will find that Glen Rock Newcomers & Neighbors offers something for everyone.  For additional information on membership or if you have any questions, e-mail Lindsay Brown, Stephanie Carosella and Katie Gibs at grnewcomers@yahoo.com .