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 and surrounding town resident 55 years plus are invited to attend monthly meetings held on the 4th Monday of every month except for July, August and December, at the Municipal Building, 1 School St., Peapack, N.J. Refreshments are served at 12:30pm, meeting at 1:00pm. Meetings 2024: Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 28, June 24, July & Aug-No meeting, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec-no meeting. Laura Cummings, visiting Nurse is present to take blood pressure and discuss 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, NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 visit womenwhowrite.org/membership Upcoming Events: Winter Gathering - Member Only! Save the Date: Sat., Feb. 17 for our annual Women Who Write Winter Gathering Brunch, from 1-4PM. 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. NEW: 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. 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 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. Winter 2023-24 events include Qigong, Zoom lectures, film nights & discussions, book clubs of several types, stamp club, chess club, storytimes, kids’ crafts, & more! EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Never miss a program-new ones are added frequently! Sign up for the Library’s newsletter at the bottom of our website homepage to keep informed! FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Our popular used book sales are every Tues., & 1st & 3rd Sats. of the month 10am-2pm. Details, 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. “Walk With Me” by Kate Clifford Larson: Feb. 1, 7-8pm. Explore the life of Fannie Lou Hamer who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful voices of the civil & voting rights movements for African Americans. African Americans in Space Presented by Dr. Bill Thierfelder: Feb. 7, 7-8:30pm. Discover some of the remarkable African Americans who’ve helped shape America’s space program & who’ve introduced millions to the Universe. The Tuskegee Airmen - America’s First Black Pilots: Feb. 12, 7-8pm. Explore the history of the formation of the Tuskegee Airmen, their wartime accomplishments, & overall effect on American society. “A Look into Manville’s Past” by Kathryn Quick: Feb. 13, 7-8pm. Learn Manville’s interesting history & evolution through wonderful photos, stories, & relics from community residents. Art by African Americans - From the Protest of the ‘60s to the Age of Black Lives Matter: Feb. 15, 7-8pm. Celebrate the rich contributions these pioneers made to American culture & examine some of the work that continues to astonish art lovers. A Look at Black History Through Jazz Presented by Sanford Josephson: Feb. 21, 7-8pm. Explore black history through the lens of jazz with author and editor of Jersey Jazz magazine, Sanford Josephson. Tina Turner-Queen of Rock Presented by Vinnie Bruno: Feb. 27, 7-8:30pm. Explore the life of iconic rocker Tina Turner as she found success in the rhythm and blues, soul, and rock genres in a career that spanned five decades. The Lunch Counter Sit-In Movement of 1960 Presented by Professor Christopher Schmidt: Feb. 28, 7-8pm. Explore this defining moment of the civil rights movement and how it fits into the continuing history of struggles for equal access to public accommodations. “Flight Paths” by Rebecca Heisman: Feb. 29, 7-8pm. Discover some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and understand why migration is so crucial for bird conservation. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online 2024
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