WOMEN'S INTEREST

Almost anything could be listed under the category of women's interest. As a start, we've focused on the ways to keep the mind, body and spirit in balance. Healthy eating, exercise, creative outlets and simply the support of other women are ways in which this can be achieved. Hoboken offers a wide variety of activities to support your well being. We hope that this list will give you the information that you need to find your niche and to connect with other like-minded women in the area. If you come across a place, business or organization that should be included on the Women's Interest page, please contact Linda Pruce at: thepruces@rcn.com
Enjoy and Be Well!

DeBaun Auditorium
5th Street, b/w Hudson and River streets, in the Edwin A. Stevens (EAS) Building at Stevens Institute of Technology.
Tickets can be reserved at (201) 216-8937
www.debaun.org
Presents theatre productions for all ages and genres.

The Hoboken Chapter of the American Sewing Guild
Contact Cathleen Campbell: (201) 792-7413 or email at sewhighness@aol.com
Hosts educational events, as well as performing charitable service with future sewing projects.

Hoboken - North Hudson YMCA
1301 Washington St
(201) 963-4100
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Offers classes in acting, performance and photography.

Hudson Theatre Ensemble
(201) 377-7014
Open to all theatre buffs. The ensemble is a creative home to actors, directors, set designers, public relations, stage managers, lighting/sound/costume designers, prop people, and box office volunteers. And they perform right here in town at the Hudson School Building, 506 Park Avenue, in the basement,

Jersey Arts
www.jerseyarts.com
This comprehensive Website provides information regarding art openings, theatre productions, musical performances, classes, workshops, literature, media and film, folk art and crafts, art associations and other events for the entire state of New Jersey. Although Hoboken is a mere 15 minutes from all that Manhattan has to offer in terms of art and culture, New Jersey has many impressive offerings as well. Particularly impressive is the New Jersey Performing Arts Center located in Newark, NJ. The NJPAC is home to the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey State Opera, as well as various New Jersey dance and theater companies. National and international touring companies and musical groups also perform there. For more information log onto www.njpac.org or phone them at 888-GO-NJPAC.

La Leche League
lllofjerseycity.org
Meetings in Hoboken: 10:00 am, 2nd Wednesday of each month. Call Alie (201-333-1074) for details. Location: 333 River Street, 2nd floor meeting room.

Carole Blane, IBCLC Lactation consults in your home or my office. Parenting and breastfeeding classes. Phone (917)407-1166 or (201)244-6758.
www.breastfeedingnj.com

Barnes and Noble Booksellers
59 Washington St
(201) 653-1165
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm

The Poetry Box
poetrybox@aol.com (put Poetry Box in the subject line)
First Thursday of Each Month
Poets, non-poets, musicians and non-musicians meet to perform, listen and exchange ideas. Wine, appetizers, coffee and dessert are served.

The Reader's Circle Book Group
Muller Room
All Saints
701 Washington Street
readerscircle123@aol.com
The Readers' Circle meets the 3rd Thursday of the month to discuss classic and contemporary novels.Ê Open to all book lovers and their friends.Ê Free coffee and cake is served.Ê

Ballroom Dance Center of Hoboken
423 Bloom field Ave
(201) 653-2522
www.tracyeveritt.com
Taught by Broadway veteran, Tracy Everitt.
Classes include: Swing, Latin, Ballroom and Wedding.
Classes are held in various locations throughout Hoboken

Hoboken Dance Center
(201) 963-2623

Hoboken - North Hudson YMCA
1301 Washington St
(201) 963-4100
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Offers modern dance, ballet, jazz, and tango classes

Monroe Street Movement Space
720 Monroe St
C-504, 5th Floor
(201) 222-8022
Not just for kids, Monroe Street Movement Space offers adult classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, yoga and movement exercise.

Carla's Electrolysis & Skin Therapy
Board Certified & Licensed Electrolysis, Skin Care, Facials & Waxing
50 Harrison Street
Suite 202 A
201-420-9437
Carla_skintherapy@yahoo.com
www.hobokenelectrolysis.com

Marma Day Spa
1122 Washington St
(201) 795-3635
Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials massage, and body treatments. Aveda Concept. Individual sessions as well as customized packages are available.

Pleasant Road Spa 205 12th St
(201) 420-6474
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday (1st and 3rd of each month) 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Services include body and skin care, massage (Therapeutic, Relaxation, Prenatal, Reiki and Hot LavaStone0/00) reflexology, waxing and make-up application. Individual sessions as well as customized packages are available.

Spa H
112 Sinatra Drive
201-526-9001
Web: www.spa-h.com
Monday-Friday 10:00 - 9:00
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 6:00
Services include body treatments, facials, massage including pre-natal, Swedish, Deep tissue, Hot stone, Fusion, all types of waxing, manicure and pedicure and sunless tanning.Packages and gift cards are available. Customized parties including Bridal with a yoga class! Services are designed to fit all your needs!

Healing and Rejuvenation Center
1321 Washington St.
(201) 653-9988
Web: www.ultimaterejuvenation.com
Focuses on holistic healing, mind/body techniques, aromatherapy, chakra balancing, Ayurvedic medicine and massage, nutritional counseling and skin care as well as workshops.

Zen Touch
702 Clinton Street
(201) 417-8077
http://zentouch.org/

Noha Polack, MD
Progressive Pediatrics
Progressivepediatrics.com
3196 Kennedy blvd.
Union City, NJ 07087
201-319-9800
www.progressivepediatrics.com

Thorough preventive as well as urgent healthcare for children age 0 to 18.
Evening and weekend hours available.
Ample parking available, only two miles from Hoboken.
Breastfeeding strongly encouraged.

Hoboken Pediatrics
1327 Willow Ave. (at 14th Street)
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-963-5633
hobokenpediatrics.net

Club H Fitness
110 Sinatra Drive
(201) 656-9989
www.clubhfitness.com
Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 11:00pm
Friday: 5:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Club-KO
900 Madison Street & 127 Grand Street
201-963-7774
www.clubkogyms.com
Call or log on for class times. Features fitness kickbxoing with heavy bags, the 10 Weeks to your Ultimate Body Course, affordable Personal Training, Nanny Service for the Kickboxing for Moms classes, and Kickboxing for Kids in the Fall and Spring.

Kickboxing for Moms and Dads
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am at Club-KO 127 Grand Street. Nanny service available. For more info, email jill@clubkogyms.com or call Club-KO at 201-963-7774.

Empire Fitness Clubs
605 Washington St
(201) 222-3000
www.empirefitnessclubs.com
Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 11:30pm
Friday: 5:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Over 75 pieces of cardio and weight lifting equipment (largest in the area) are available with the main focus being aerobic/cardio-conditioning and weight/strength training. Offers a knowledgeable staff of personal trainers on site rather than group classes.

Hoboken - North Hudson YMCA
1301 Washington St
(201) 963-4100
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Membership includes access to an indoor pool, jogging track, exercise equipment, free weights and a full-size basketball court. A wide assortment of classes including aerobics, sculpting, weight training, kickboxing, yoga, dance, martial arts, fencing, women's weight training, women's basketball, nutritional counseling, and swimming.

Hudson Athletic Club
130 Washington St
(201) 798-1811
www.hudsonathletic.com
Sunday: Opens at 8:00am
Monday - Thursday: 5:00 am to 11pm
Friday: 5:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Open 24 hours during the week with over 70 classes in the areas of aerobics, yoga, step, spinning, mommy fit, African dance (with drums), sculpting, pilates, groove, bootcamp, upper/lower body, abs, butt, just to name a few. Free weights, exercise equipment and on-site sauna is also available.

New York Sports Club
59 Newark Street (201) 656-4800
210 14th Street (201) 222-5771
www.nysc.com
Monday - Thursday: 5:30am - 11:00pm
Friday: 5:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Features on-site babysitting, sauna/steam room and massage. Classes include: aerobics (step, cardio, cross training, total body, step/sculpt); cycling; yoga; pilates; kickboxing; non-contact boxing; New York ballet workout and hip/hop funk. Membership enables you access to all 81 New York Sports Clubs in the area.

Supreme Fitness
1317 Willow Ave
(201) 653-4335
Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 10:30pm
Friday: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
No group exercise classes, however various pieces of equipment and free weights are available.

Circle of Women Wellness
Owner: Linda Pruce, MS/SLP; Certified Holistic Health Counselor
Hours: By appointment
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Phone: (201) 798-3843
thepruces@rcn.com
Holistic health counseling for women confused about conflicting dietary advice. Learn how to eat without guilt and discover the optimum way to nourish yourself based on your body, ethnicity, lifestyle, energy needs and health issues. A holistic and integrative approach to nourishment. No dogma. No supplements. No hidden costs. You simply learn how to fully connect with your body and to more intuitively choose foods that will energize you while you stabilize your moods and create health and wellness.
Services include:
6-month 1:1 Nourishment Program that includes: books, products, handouts, monthly newsletter, moon/menstrual journal and more!
Women's Workshops
Enter The Circle Monthly Newsletter
Free one hour health consultations

The Hoboken Farmboy
229 Washington St
(201) 656-0581
Open 7 days a week: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Organic and natural foods, bulk foods, vitamins/supplements, organic salad and juice bar.

Hoboken Nutrition
537 Washington St
(201) 386-0110

The Juice Garden
112 Washington St
(201) 792-5600

Chaitanya Stress Management Center
51-53 Newark St., Suite 202
Phone: (201) 659-3060
www.chaitanya.com
Focuses includes: psychology; acupuncture; massage (Swedish and Neuromuscular); hypnosis; yoga; Chinese herbal medicine; complementary medicine; meditation; relaxation training; spiritual & transpersonal psychology; psychotherapy; Reiki; CranioSacral Therapy; Alexander Technique; subtle energy healing; and Jin Shin Do.

Hoboken Karate Academy
451 1st St
(201) 798-8049
Karate, Ju Jitsu, Aerobic Kickboxing for all ages.

Padilla Taekwondo
603 Adams St
(201) 656-0990

T'Ai Chi Ch'Uan Research Institute, Inc.
431 Washington St.
(201) 798-8049

Susanne Ziegler, NYSLMT
Uptown - Hoboken
(201) 795-3310
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Every 3rd Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Call for an appointment. Male clients by personal referral only.

Dieckow School of Music
2 Marine View Plaza
(201) 798-8758
Piano, voice, guitar and violin instruction.

Guitar Bar
160 First St
(201) 222-0915
www.guitarbar.com
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Buy, sell or trade in your guitar or take a lesson.

Recording Studios
Did you know that Hoboken is home to three recording studios? Always wanted to be in a band? Well you can form one and record a hit song right here in town. Click on the following links for more in depth information.

Jolly Roger Recording
1015 Clinton St
(201) 656-4747 or (201) 656-3936
www.jollyrogerrecording.com

Pigeon Club
(201) 239-7300
www.pigeonclub.com

Water Music Recorders
931 Madison St
(201) 420-7848
www.watermusic.net

Emily Schneider, Certified Pilates Instructor
emschneider@gmail.com
Mobile (860) 508-2852
Emily is offering at-home Pilates instruction in the Hoboken area. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland, Emily holds multiple certifications in both classical and contemporary styles of Pilates. With a combined 13 years of experience in Pilates (as both student and teacher) Emily is looking forward to sharing her Pilates knowledge and personal care instruction with the families of Hoboken. Special rates are applied for packages purchased up front. Please contact Emily for availability and prices.

Girls Fight Back
(201) 951-9496
www.girlsfightback.com
Founded by Hoboken resident, Erin Weed, this organization teaches physical self-defense; functional self-defense (home protection, using items in your purse as weapons, how to escape a car jacking) as well as intuitive self-defense (how to listen to that voice in your head when you sense that you are in a dangerous situation). Take a class or set up a speaking engagement for your organization or group of women friends.

Urban Escapes
113 Washington Street
(201) 459-8811
Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 5:00pm
Aromatherapy accessories, handmade soaps, candles, bath and body care, skin care, and yoga products for sale. Custom gift baskets and full body massage (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Sports, Reiki, Aromatherapy) are available.

Many of the Hoboken gyms listed offer yoga classes. Contact the specific gym for further information.

Devotion Yoga
79 Hudson Street, Suite LL 103
Hoboken, NJ
201-610-YOGA
www.devotionyoga.com
info@devotionyoga.com
Devotion Yoga is a community dedicated to creating a safe, peaceful, and non-competitive environment which offers individuals the opportunity to learn the practice of yoga through classes, workshops and related events. We are committed to providing high quality, inspiring, unique, and balanced programming that support our members in living a healthy and fulfilling life.

Hoboken - North Hudson YMCA Yoga Program
1301 Washington St
(201) 963-4100
Vinyasa StyleYoga.
Morning and evening classes available
Contact the YMCA for a complete schedule

Hoboken Farmboy
229 Washington St
(201) 656-0581
Offers free yoga that focuses on self-realization. Call for a schedule of classes.

Monroe Street Movement Space
720 Monroe St
(201) 222-8033
Hatha Yoga Style