Eastern Monroe Public Library

Monroe County Non-Profit Groups

• Adoptions From The Heart
  
  Adoptions From The Heart is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian adoption agency; we are licensed in PA, NJ, NY, DE, VA, and WVA. We have been assisting with the creation of families through adoption for 20 years, and have placed over 4000 infants and toddlers into loving homes. We believe that families who are considering adoption benefit from education and training, so that they are prepared to choose the adoption program that best fits their circumstances. Training is also important so that families can know and understand the adoption process and are realistic in their expectations. We provide support and educational resources for adoptive parents and for birthmothers who are considering a plan of adoption. Adoption lore is often inaccurate. Let us enlighten you with correct information. Come learn about adoption.
  
  Call 610-432-2384 or send an email to: Kathyl@aftb.org for more information.
  View the organization's website at http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org.
  


• Duplicate Bridge (Sanctioned by The American Contract Bridge League)
  
  The Duplicate Bridge club invites you to keep your mind sharp by playing bridge! The group plays at 10 a.m. every Monday in the Library's community room. Call JoAnn for information at (570) 620-2638.
  
  
• Executive Women's Golf Association, Stroudsburg Chapter
  
  This exciting league of local women will be playing golf on Wednesday evenings beginning in April at the Water Gap Country Club. Both seasoned golfers and women who have never played, but who would like to learn in a fun and supportive environment, are welcome to join. EWGA is a not-for-profit organization formed to promote and foster a spirit of acceptance, dignity and respect for career-oriented women golfers. For more information call Maureen at (570) 236-7997. Please visit the EWGA-Stroudsburg website or the national EWGA website.
  
  
• Film Discussion Group
  
  Our group meets to discuss the classic movies from Hollywood's Golden Era (1930's to 1950's). We meet at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month. Please call Bob at (570) 894-4029 for more information.
  
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• La Buona Vita Social Club


La Buona Vita Social Club meets at the Library from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of the month. We promote the Italian-American heritage through social and recreational activities. For more information, please contact Greg at (570) 236-5075.


• Mocha Moms, Monroe County Chapter


Mocha Moms is a support group for stay-at-home mothers of color. We hold weekly support group meetings, and also get together for "moms only" annual holiday party, and annual family barbeque. All are welcome to join. Mocha Moms does not discriminate on the basis of religion, socioeconomic status, educational background, color, or creed. Moms and/or Dads are welcome to join. While some of our members have eliminated employment altogether, others work part-time, flex-time, night shifts, etc. We are a non-profit organization. Anyone who supports the mission of Mocha Moms is welcome to join. For further information contact Sonya at sonyadp2@aol.org


• Monroe County Council of the Blind
  

  The Monroe County Council of the Blind (MCCB), is an organization dedicated to improving the social and economic welfare of visually impaired and blind residents of Monroe County. MCCB strives to improve specialized services promoting independence as well as creating accessible social opportunities for the visually impaired and blind community.

  We invite residents and members of the business community who are interested in improving the lives of all in Monroe County. To please join our efforts. Membership is open to all. Come meet with us and find out how you can join our campaign to improve the lives of the many visually impaired and blind.

  We meet every second Friday of the month at the Eastern Monroe Public Library from 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM.
  For additional information, please contact: Michael Bryant at (610) 381-4964.

• Monroe County Earth Science Association The MCESA is a group of people interested in the collection, preservation, and scientific classification of objects found in the earth. We meet to encourage and promote knowledge in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and related aspects. For further information, send email to: quartz7228@aol.com
  
• The Music Study Club of the Stroudsburgs

  Serving the community since 1912 and a member of the Pennsylvania Federation (PFMC) and the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) – one of the largest philanthropic, non-profit organizations in the world. 

  The purpose of this club:

  • Promote a knowledge of and appreciation for good music among the members
  • Extend such influence in the homes, schools and churches of the community
  • Encourage American music and musicians

       We offer two scholarships each year, sponsor an annual Junior Festival, and provide performance opportunities during our meetings which are open to the public on the first Sunday in October, November, February, April and May.

       One scholarship is offered locally to a graduating senior who will be majoring in music and the other is given to a student (Grades 7-12) who plans to attend a summer music camp.  In addition, NFMC offers many prizes in composition, vocal and instrumental performance, dance, conducting, and for the handicapped and visually impaired and for members of the military.

       Membership to the Club is open to any adult and the dues are $20.00 per year.  For this amount, you are also a member of PFMC and NFMC,

       If you want more information, call Suzanne Anderson at 570.629.0363 or email her at hondo@ptd.net

  The NFMC website is www.nfmc-music.org and the PFMC site is www.pfmc-music.org.
  
  
• Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs
  
  The Optimist Club of the Stroudsburgs has been serving our community since 1962. We meet at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday for lunch at the Best Western in Stroudsburg. This organization serves the youth of Monroe Conty and is one of the more than 3,400 Optimist International Clubs throughout the world. The Optimist motto is "Friend of Youth" and each local club decides what project to hold to accomplish the mission of "Bringing Out the Best in Kids". Each year our club endeavors to continue projects that help the youth of Monroe County and we add and change projects depending on the needs of our youth.
  
  We take pride in the quality of our membership and we seek community-service minded individuals who want to "give back" to their community and have an interest in helping our youth develop into caring, responsible adults. Optimist International also offers an excellent personal professional development program for all members as a free benefit of becoming a member of our club.
  
  Anyone who would like more information on the Optimist Club should contact Ron Meyer at (570) 629-6026.



• Parents of Pocono Aspies
  
  Support group for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome or related disorders meet to share ideas and information. Speakers on helpful topics sometimes scheduled. New memebers welcome.
  
  Meets from 7 - 9 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Hughes Branch.
  For more information please contact Amanda at 570-895-4101 or dreamdog@eclipse.net.
  


• Playgroups, Inc.
  
  We are a non-profit organization dedicated to parents and their children (infant through preschoolers). Our mission is to help develop both the child and the parent through educational and social programs. In order to achieve this mission, we help set up small groups of parents who then decide where, when, and how often to meet with each other. We also hold open play dates and organization-wide educational outings so that parents can meet people outside of their group. Current events and topics, along with other helpful information is distributed via a monthly newsletter and a board meeting in which all members are invited to attend. We are based out of Monroe County, Pennsylvania and are currently serving a membership of close to 100 families. Check out the events tab on our website for more information on upcoming events--many occur in the community room at Hughes Branch!
  
  For more information please contact us by pone at: 570-223-7066, by mail: PO Box 1071, Stroudsburg, PA 18301, or online: http://www.playgroupsinc.org, playgroupsmembership@yahoo.com



• Pocono Mountains Magic Club


The Pocono Mountains Magic Club is a non-profit fraternal organization whose members are performers, hobbyists, dealers, students, or fans of the art of performance magic. We meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Library on the fourth Monday of each month. We are always looking for new members who share our love of performing and experiencing this wonderful art form.


• Pocono Painters
  
  The Pocono Painters get together from 9-2 p.m. on the third Friday of every month (except in November and December, when the meeting is held on the second Friday due to holidays). Group members work on the art of tole painting. At each meeting, a group member teaches the others something new and interesting. There is a half-hour lunch break during the meeting. Please contact first vice-president Jane Langone at (570) 839-6487 for more information about joining the group.



• Pocono Toastmasters


Pocono Toastmasters is the local club of Toastmasters International. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth. Toastmasters International enters the new century as the undisputed world leader in public speaking training, with over 10,500 clubs and more than 200,000 members in approximately 90 countries.

Pocono Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday at the Eastern Monroe Public Library. Guests and new members are always welcome. Please call Kara at (570) 992-2092 for more information or visit the Toastmasters website.


• Pocono Township Book Club
  
  Eastern Monroe Public Library has a book discussion group that meets at 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Pocono Township branch of the library. Anyone with a valid library card can join the group. You don't need to become a regular member of the group in order to participate in a particular week's discussion. Click here to see the schedule. Click here to get directions to the Pocono Township branch of the library. Call (570) 421-0800 ext. 27 or (570) 629-5858 to join the group or if you have questions.
  
  
• Poetry Workshop of the Pocono Writers
  
  Our workshops offer poets the opportunity to improve their craft. At meetings, each member gives everyone a copy of a poem that will be critiqued by the group. The poet reads his or her work, and the group discusses its merits and provides ideas for improvement. We welcome newcomers. Our meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
  
• Second Chance Pet Rescue
  
  Second Chance Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization with a Board of Directors of seven. The purpose of our Rescue is to end cruelty to animals in any form, including the suffering and killing of homeless, unwanted, neglected and/or abused companion animals; and to find homes for them. We operate in all areas of Monroe County.
  
  Our Currect Goals:
  
  • Place homeless companion animals in loving forever homes
  • Address the pet overpopulation problem
  • Public education -- companion pets are not part of today's disposable society
  • Enrich the human-animal bond
  • Enhance our feral cat trap-neuter-release program
  
  
  It has been one year since our Board of Directors first met. We overcame every challenge. And we can proudly say that we have helped over 500 animals and that work continues each day.
  
  Our network of dedicated and caring volunteers is growing larger each month. We meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month in the Edinger Community Room. Please call Elgrit at 223-0712 for more information. Click here to visit our website.


• Soul-Soothing Saturdays
  
  An Xhilaratingly powerful and Xhuberantly energizing program designed for women ... by women, to inspire, motivate, and serve as a vehicle of support for phenomenal females seeking to enhance and Xcel to Xtraordinary heights of Xcellence in all areas of life! Monthly meetings are held from noon to 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays at Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg. For information, contact Deborah at 421-6557 or by email at:
  drgodmdphd@aol.com
  
  October 6, 2007:    Reprogram YOURSELF For Success: Pivotal Power Points For Soaring to New Heights of Excellence
  
  November 3, 2007:     Within Any Constellation of Stars, You Are One of God's Most Xquisite Superstars!
  
  December 1, 2007:    Giving Birth to Xtraordinary Wisdom!
  
  
• Stroudsburg Christian Women's Connection
  
  We are an interdenominational group of ladies who meet monthly at the Best Western for an inspirational luncheon. Our luncheon is usually at noon on the third Tuesday of the month, and includes a singer and professional speaker who shares her life story. Child care is provided. For information, call Mrs. Tracy Perone at (610) 588-1396.



• The Wisdom and Meditations of Osho
  
  Many people become frustrated by how difficult it seems to become and stay happy. Possessions, relationships, money, youthfulness, attractiveness, accomplishments, great vacations and even some drugs seem to make us happy temporarily. When these outside things are lacking or when we get bored with them we feel unhappy. But can we be happy no matter what is going on in our lives? The answer is YES!
  This is a monthly discussion group that will study various writings of the twentieth century Eastern teacher and mystic named Osho in order to find the path to everyday happiness. Participants will also have the opportunity to try out various meditation techniques that were developed by Osho in order to access the happiness that is our nature.
  
  This group involves no commitment and all meetings are free. Drop-ins are welcome. This is "spiritual psychology," not religion. The first book we will study is Love, Freedom, Aloneness: the Koan of Relationships and is available from online booksellers and probably by inter-library loan at public libraries.
  
  Meetings will be held at the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg, usually on the second Tuesday ("2-Tues") of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For further information, email us at oneoftheone@yahoo.com.