Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. The group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. JAZZ CLUB : Save The Date! Thurs, May 4, 7pm; An Evening Supporting JFS; Celebrating our services across the lifespan with an evening of music. MENDHAM SENIOR CLUB All local & surrounding town residents are invited to join & attend monthly meetings. Held 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11am Garabrant Center, Wilson St., Mendham. All open to surrounding communities. Planning a St Patrick’s Day luncheon in March. Contact Mary Cillo 201-400-7222. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/Mah-jongg & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local & surrounding town residents 55 years plus are invited to attend monthly meetings 4th Monday of every month, except July, August & December, at the Municipal Building, 1 School St., Peapack, N.J. Refreshments served at 12:30 P.M. meeting 1:00 P.M. Laura Cummings, visiting Nurse, is present at each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss health issues. Meeting schedule: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 22, June 26, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27. THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS Service Above Self - Meets every other Wednesday. For meeting dates or other information, contact Club President, Ashima Hosalker @rotaryclubofsomersethills@gmail.com. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has 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 SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held every Wednesday at noon, Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge. For information call 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, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership Upcoming Events: Check our website above for details COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY - MARCH 2023 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 www.bernardslibrary.org Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday: 10-5pm; 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 Text a librarian at 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; Video Games; Materials for English Language Learners; Materials from M.A.I.N., Raritan Valley Federation Libraries, Morris Union Federation Libraries; Chinese Language Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Mobile Hotspots, Puzzles. THE FRIENDS The Friends of Bernards Township Library is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to supporting & promoting the Library. Donations allow us to provide new and exciting programs for adults, teens and children, as well as cutting-edge technology and important resources. MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown, 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, email: info@jfpl.org HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday 1-5pm ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS & BOOK CLUBS: Programs vary in-person & Zoom, all free & open to everyone. Options for all ages. Visit www.MMTLibrary.org for info on how to register. Upcoming lectures, bestselling author events, book clubs, stamp club, chess club, storytimes & more. We add new programs all the time! EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Never miss a program! Sign up for our newsletter on our homepage https://mmtlibrary.org FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Our popular used book sales are every Tues. & first & third Sat. each month, 10am-2pm. Cash/checks only please. Book donations accepted only inside the Library, not in book drops. More details, email the Friends: friends@mmt.mainlib.org or on our website MMTLibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/ QIGONG: The Library offers weekly Qigong (a type of Tao Chi) sessions on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am in the Gallery. EBOOK, EAUDIOBOOK, STREAMING VIDEO & DIGITAL MAGAZINE SERVICES: The MMT Library provides eBooks & eAudiobooks through the Libby (Overdrive) service. We have access to streaming video through Kanopy & digital magazines & newspapers through PressReader and Libby. Please see our website or ask a staff member for more info. Remotely access your local library all around the world! NORTH JERSEY HISTORY & GENEALOGY CENTER: The Library has one of the best NJ local history collections in the state! Visit us in person or online to find out more about your family, your historic home or your neighborhood. We have many digitized photos and research databases available online at https://mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy Please email marylynn.becza@mmt.mainlib.org for more info. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex, School Street, Peapack, 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org SCLSNJ’s Programs For complete list of programs &/or to register visit SCLSNJ. org., and on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Programs hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. See website for full details. Black Scientists We Should Know : Feb 1, 7-8:30pm The Most Fascinating, Obscure Figure in American History – Benjamin Lay, Abolitionist : Feb 6, 7-8pm Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – The Link to our Past, Present, and Future: February 7, 7-8pm Bessie Coleman – Fly! Bessie, Fly! Performed by Daisy Century from American Historical Theater : Feb 8, 7-8pm The Legacy of Harry and Harriette Moore : Feb 9, 7-8pm Chocolate Lover’s Desserts – A Virtual Bake-Along: Feb13, 7-8:30pm Advanced Care Planning – Wills and Healthcare Proxies Made Simple : Feb 15, 7-8pm Motown – Music That Moved the World : Feb 16, 7-8pm The Harlem Renaissance – Courage, Grace and Vision : Feb 21, 7-8pm Jesse Owens – A Life in American History : Feb 22, 7pm Overview of Atrial Fibrillation – February is Heart Month : Feb 23, 7-8pm The Food and the Folks of the Great Migration : Feb 27, 7-8pm Self-Care Advocate – 7 Steps to Prevent Chronic Disease : Feb 28, 7-8pm Wayward Women Travelers : March 1, 7-8pm Rosie’s Mom - Forgotten Women of the First World War : March 2, 7-8pm Misty Landscapes - A Virtual Photo Tour of Ireland : March 6, 7-8pm How High is the Glass Ceiling? - Reflections on the History of Women and the Presidency : March 7, 7-8pm My Journey into the World of Victorian Women Doctors : March 8, 7-8pm The Fascinating Career of Dock Ellis - ‘70s Baseball Legend and Cult Hero : March 9, 7-8pm Mary Anning on England’s Jurassic Coast - Life and Times of the World’s First Female Paleontologist : Mar 15, 7-8pm Women of New York : March 16, 7-8pm Betty White - A Lifetime of Laughter : March 20, 7-8pm “The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke” by Sallie Bingham : March 21, 7-8pm Hanging Henry Wirz - Andersonville Prison and War Crimes During the Civil War : March 22, 7-8pm “The Life and Legacy of Rosemary, the Hidden Kennedy Daughter” by Kate Clifford Larson : March 23, 7-8pm The Continued Rise of Women in U.S. Politics - Barriers, Progress, and Looking Ahead : March 27, 7-8pm Songs of Emigration - Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music : March 29, 7-8pm Art Around the World - The Van Gogh Museum: March 30, 7-8:30pm LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 59 theconnectionsnj.com
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