NOT IN THE FACE KICKBALL LEAGUE Recreational kickball league for women over 40. One day per week, 6-8pm, Martinsville, NJ. For more information email: NITFKickball@gmail.com. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local & surrounding town residents 55+ are invited to attend monthly meetings held on the 4th Mon. of every month except July, Aug., Dec. (no meetings). Held at the Peapack Gladstone Municipal Building, 1 School St. Peapack, NJ. Refreshments served at 12:30pm, meeting 1:00pm. Next scheduled are: April 22, May 28 {May 27 being Memorial day} June 24, Sept. 23. Patty Kerrigan, RN, BSN is present to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED. Any questions, please call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. RETIRED REGISTERED NURSES GROUP A social & informative monthly meeting of retired Registered Nurses who live in the area. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12pm. For more information email scroteau1@optonline.net. ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS Service Above Self - Meets 1st & 3rd Wed.of every month at 5:45pm. For information, contact Club President, John Carpenter at 908-803-2885 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 A wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth- based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu. SHADOWFAX BRIDGE CLUB 679 Bartley Road Chester Township, NJ A friendly, local bridge club that hosts duplicate bridge sessions every Tues., Wed., & Fri. Pairs or Beginners always welcome; private lessons with an ACBL certified teacher available. Singles invited-friendly, suitable partners (including Life Masters) guaranteed if you need. Tues-free lesson hand played & discussed 9:30am, followed by a game limited to players with less than 750 masterpoints at 10am with play completed by 1pm. Wed. & Fri. games are open to players of all levels at 10am. These sessions, more hands played, include a short break at noon (bring lunch), with play ending at 2pm. Card Fees $10.00 per player for regular games. Visit bridgewebs.com/shadowfax or call us at 908-879-3895, or see our ad for more info. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings held every Wed., noon. Info-Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. Regional women writers’ organization & nonprofit corporation with writing groups that meet throughout New Jersey. Its goal is to assist women writers in every phase of the writing process – with critique groups, workshops & discussions. To become a member or for events, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership. NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 32 South Maple Street Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-204-3031 bernardslibrary.org Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 1pm-4pm. IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING : Programs for Adults, Teens & Kids! Daytime & evening book discussions, lectures, cultural escapes & story time for kids! JOB SEARCH DATA BASES Find job listings & tools to help with your search. REFERENCE HELP Email: reference@bernardslibrary.org Call: 908-204-3031 x4; Text: 908-365-0776. VIRTUAL LIBRARY : Enjoy Virtual Access 24/7. Download eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines. Learn a new language, get homework help, or access your library account. Place holds on items & receive courtesy emails & texts about due dates. MATERIALS AVAILABLE : Downloadables – eAudio, eBooks, eMagazines, Movies, Comics, Music; Large Type Books; Book Discussion Group Kits; Museum Passes; Video Games; Materials for English Language Learners; Materials from Main Library Alliance, the Raritan Valley Federation Libraries, and the Morris Union Federation Libraries; Chinese Language Books, Magazines and Newspapers; Local History Collection. Library of Things – Why buy when you can borrow? This collection of non-traditional, circulating library items includes gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, & more — all available to check out for free with a library card. The Friends of Bernards Township Library: a non-profit organization made up of volunteers. Donations allow us to provide new & exciting programs for adults, teens & children, as well as cutting-edge technology & important resources. Email : friends@bernardslibrary.org or BernardsLibrary.org/support. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-0118 bernardsvillelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. Fall/ Winter events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga & meditation classes, “swap days” (cookies, books, plants & more), book clubs, lectures, holiday themed events & so much more! Visit website for complete list of offerings & registration details. STAY CONNECTED : Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter on our website. ONLINE RESOURCES : E-books, eAudiobooks & digital magazines available through Libby (Overdrive). Movies, TV & music available to download through Hoopla. Multiple Research & Learning programs also available, including MANGO, Heritage Quest & Peterson’s Test & Career Prep. Browse our catalog & place holds from the comfort of your home! MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, email: info@jfpl.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-9pm; Fri. & Sat.: 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS & BOOK CLUBS: Programs both in-person & on Zoom – all free & open to everyone! Visit website to register. Spring 2024 events include; yoga, qigong, Zoom and in-person film nights, lectures & discussions, stamp club, chess club, local theater events, toddler story times, kids’ crafts, and much, much more! Please email marylynn.becza@mmt.mainlib.org. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Our popular used book sales are every Tues., & 1st & 3rd Sats. of the month 10am-2pm, Sept-June. Cash or checks only please. Book donations happily accepted inside the Library during all open hours, not book drops. Email friends@mmt.mainlib.org. EBOOK, EAUDIOBOOK, DIGITAL MAGAZINES & STREAMING VIDEO: EBooks, digital magazines & eAudiobooks through Libby (Overdrive). Patrons also have access to streaming movies through Kanopy. See website or ask a staff member for more information. CAROLINE R. FOSTER NORTH JERSEY HISTORY & GENEALOGY CENTER: The Library has one of the best local history collections in the state of NJ! Visit us in person, online or email us njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org to find out more about your family, historic home, or neighborhood. We have many digitized photos & research databases available online. NOT JUST BOOKS: We have an extensive “Library of Things” collection available to borrow including snow shoes, technology & photography devices, crafting equipment & much more. Check out our brand-new collection of jigsaw puzzles! Museum Passes are very popular and we have passes to many area attractions. (These collections for MMT cardholders 18+ only, please.) SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex School Street, Peapack 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org. SCLSNJ’s Programs For a complete list of programs &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org., and on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Programs hosted virtually & available to all branches. equal access to public accommodations. The Sky by Day and by Night: April 3, 7-8 pm. Explore the moon, planets, stars, artificial satellites, and the sun’s path across the sky. The Dead Sea Scrolls - The Texts, Their Context, and the Coalescence of Jewish and Christian Scholarship: April 10, 7-8 pm. Discover one of the most remarkable archaeological finds oF the 20th century; presented by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg of Rutgers University. The Letters of T.S. Eliot and Emily Hale: April 11, 7-8pm. Explore the largest series of Eliot’s correspondence and among the best-known sealed literary archives in the world. “One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race To Save The RMS Titanic” by William Hazelgrove: April 15, 7-8 pm. Discover the heroic acts of more than twenty-eight ships that were involved in the rescue of Titanic survivors. Across the Mediterranean and Back Again in Twenty Years - An Introduction to Homer’s “The Odyssey”: April 23, 7-8 pm Examine the tale of unlucky Odysseus as he makes his way from Troy back to his homeland of Ithaca, encountering disaster, misfortune, and unfamiliar lands along the way. “Along the Appalachian Trail: New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut” by Leonard M. Adkins: April 24, 7-8 pm. Walk through a historical perspective of the area that is considered by some to be the pathway’s birthplace. New Jersey Nature: April 25, 7-8 pm. Join photography enthusiasts and N.J. Audubon Associate Naturalists Becky and Phil Witt for a virtual tour of New Jersey nature. Fermented Vegetables Workshop: April 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn the basic science behind making fermented vegtables, from sauerkraut to beets, carrots, corn, and more. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online 2024
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