The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition April/May 2018

Warren-Watchung Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . april - May , PAGE 91 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impair- ments. State wide organiza- tion, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three locations in Somer- set County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Val- ley YMCA, Bridgewater, con- tact Janet McCloskey, 908- 704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volun- teers. For add itional information co ntact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org o r visit our web-site at www.swim-inc.org THE TOWNE CLUB Woman’s social organization whose annual fund raiser bene- fits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence and Berke- ley Heights; monthly luncheon and program meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. Call Shirley Bittman at 908-464-2643 for more information. Upcom- ing Luncheon: Tuesday, May 22, Alfie’s, 100 Town Center Drive, Warren, WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM GARDENS & LEARNING CENTER (WFA) 197 Mount ain Ave., Warren. F or more infor- mation visit www.wfafnj. org email adminis- trator@ wfafnj.org, or call 908-350-7383. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit www.warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB Meets 2 & 4 Wednesdays of each month, 7pm at Prezzos, War- ren. For info, contact Adria ne S tewart at 908-768-0264, em ail adrianejstewart@aol.com o r visit www.warren lionsclub.org. WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experi- ences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ris- torante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http:// www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. WARRENBROOK SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER For active adults 60+. Center offers variety of educational, recreational & entertaining activities including wellness programs & health screenings. Open 9am-4pm Monday- Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individua ls with disabilities. For informa tion call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us / senior services / senior programs & services / senior wellness centers / program schedule WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB Meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm, Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Road, Gillette. Educational Coin Club with guest speakers & ‘show and tell’ at meetings. For information, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. Young Numismatic Meeting: 7pm. WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB 55+. Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September to June,11am-2pm, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap accessible), 57 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Refreshments, guest speakers, bus trips, fun parties, picnic in June. Join us! For information, contact Madelyn at 908-561- 1932 or Brenda at 908-753-4586.New members welcome. Upcoming Bus Trip: River Lady Lunch Cruise, Thursday, May 17. Round trip, 2½ hours, narrated along the Toms River & Barnegat Bay. Selected lunch meals, cash bar. Return-approx 3:30pm. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Wednesday, 12 noon at Prezzo Restaurat, 50 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren. For more information about club, call Bob Aznar at 908- 755-8724 or email at rara1055@optonline.net LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. 908-647-2088 www.longhilllibrary.org. A ll events free, open to the public & require registration unless otherwise noted. WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mount ain Boulevard, War ren, NJ 07059 908- 754-5554, www.sclsnj.org. A ll programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information go to library website: www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm o r call library to sign up. NOTE: The branch will be closed on April 1, May 13, 22, 27, and 28. ART SPACE GALLERY DISPLAYS: April - Eileen Bonacci. May - Warrenbrook Senior Center. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Spring Break Game Days: April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; during branch hours. Spring Break Movies: Tuesday, April 3, My Little Pony; Wednesday, April 4, The Lego Ninjago Movie; Thursday, April 5, Wonder, 2-4 pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Earth Friendly Snack: (Ages 3-6) Monday, April 9, 4:30-5:30pm. Let’s Cook - Hummus and Baked Pita Bread: (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, April 17, 4:30-5:15pm. Tween Advisory Board (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, April 17; Thurs- day, May 17; 7-8pm. Let’s Cook - Red, White, and Blue Dessert: (Grades 3-5): Tuesday, May 15, 4:30-5:15pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: World Religions & Cultures- Islam and Words Without Bor- ders: Wednesday, April 11, 7-8:30pm. Remembering Frank Sinatra: Saturday, April 14, 2-3pm. Pre- sented by Bob Marino. Buyers Guide to Purchasing Your Dream Home: Wednes- day, April 18, 7-8:30pm. World Religions & Cultures - Hinduism–Religion, Way of Life, or Philosophy?: Wednesday, May 2, 7-8:30pm. Write Your Memoir Five Minutes at a Time Writers Group: Tuesday, May 15, 7-8:30pm. Beauty on the Mountain - A History of Wagner Farm Arbore- tum: Wednesday, May 16, 7-8:30pm. WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908- 561-0117. Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-4:30pm, Saturday 10am-4:00pm. All programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Register, in-person, by telephone or online at www.sclsnj.org c lick on EVENTS/PROGRAMS for Watchung. Program information subject to change; check online for library hours/closings, updated infor- mation and added programs. NOTE: The branch will be closed on May 22 and 28. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Growing Green: (All ages) Wednesday, April 4, 1-1:45pm. Flying High with the Peregrine Falcon: (All ages) Wednes- day, April 18, 4-5 pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime - Tiny Tot Time: (Ages 2-3) Wednesdays, April 4; May 2; 10-10:45am. Storytime - Miss June’s Room: (Ages 4-6) Thursdays, April 5; May 3; 4-4:45pm. Storytime-Just for You Stories: (Ages 4-5): Wednesdays, April 11, 25; May 16, 30; 10:30-11am. Music with Miss Donna: (Birth - age 5) Wednesdays, April 18; May 23; 10-10:30am. ADULT PROGRAMS: The Bronx, My Hometown: Thursday, April 4, 7-8pm. Watchung Book Discussion Group: Thursday, April 12, 7:30- 8:45pm. Watchung Writers Group: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10:30am-12:30pm. The Canasta Group: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 1-2pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059, 908- 753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.or g, www.warrennj.org/ recreation. Meets first Monday of the month (except Feb, July, Sept.) 7pm, Town Hall, 1st Floor, Springdale Conference Room. NOTE: For children, teens and adults in Warren, Green Brook, and Watchung. Upcoming Activities: Adult Coed Volleyball: Mondays, September to June, 7-10 pm, Warren Central School. Watchung, Green Brook and War- ren residents welcome. Plus Thursdays at Green Brook schools. For more information contact Mike Rotolo at michael.rotolo1@gmail.com Warren Recreation Men’s Basketball : (Ages 18 or older, out of HS) Mondays, through June 11, 6-9:45pm, Warren Middle School. Watchung, Green Brook and Warren residents wel- come. For more information email Eric Cheshire at echesh37@aol.com Jr. Field Hockey Clinic: (Grades 1-4 & 5-9) Sundays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 9-11am, Duderstadt Field. $75 Summer Playground Program: June 25-July 27, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Mon, 12-3pm, $225/5wks. Summer Teen Camp: June 25 - July 27, M-F full days 8:45am- 2:45pm; 2 trips a week. Register by the week. Tennis Session #1 Begins: Friday, April 2 Volunteer of the Year: Thursday, April 12 Registrations Begins for Summer Playground Program, Teen Camp, Little Kids Camp, Jr. Field Hockey & Lego Camp: Monday, April 16,9am for Warren residents. Watchung & Green Brook residents may register after May 14, 11am. Little Kids Camp (Ages 4-6 years): July 30, 31- August 1-3, 9am-1pm; $85. WATCHUNG BOROUGH RECREATION COMMISSION 15 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-7 56-0080 Ext. 210, Fax 908-757-702 7, www.watchungnj.gov Warren & Green Brook may also register for programs & camps. Visit Warren & Green Brook websites for programs & camps available to Watchung residents. Check website for all sports registration sign up information & program links. Mah Jongg Club: Monday & Tuesdays, 1-5pm (All year) Sen- iors Room, W atchung Library. For more in formation, contact Melanie Novell o at novello1800@aol.com. Adult Game Day: Thursdays, 1-4pm Seniors Room, Warren Library. Adult Women’s Volleyball: Mondays, 7-9pm, Valley View School Sept-May. Adult Men’s Basketball: Fridays, 7-9pm, Bayberry School October-June 10. Tennis Lessons: Toddler, Youth, Teen & Adult Starting Fall. r e Cr e a T i On l i brar i e s “Linked” Online SCAN HERE FOR PROGRAM DETAILS C lub s and s e rv i C e s Karen Swartz Organizer