The Connections Bernards-Ridge Edition June-July-August

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 6pm. For information, Email: info@rotarysomersethills.org. 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 info, 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. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings held every Wed., noon. Info, 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. Open Mic Reading - Sept. 29, 2-4pm. To become a member or see upcoming events, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership. 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. Please check website for summer hours. Summer Reading Program Registration kicks off June. The “Adventure Begins at Your Library” themed programs are for Children, Teens & Adults. Stop by the Library or visit NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 us online to register & join in on the fun! Children of all ages & abilities are invited to join, whether you are a pre-reader or independent reader. 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–Audiobooks, 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 Summer Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm (closed Sun 6/16-9/2) IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES: Spring/Summer events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga & meditation classes, “swap days” (cookies, books, plants & more), book clubs, lectures, holiday themed events & 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 SUMMER READING CLUBS & PROGRAMS: Our events are both in-person & on Zoom – all are free & open to everyone! You do not need to live in Morristown or Morris Township to attend. Visit our website MMTLibrary.org for info about a wide variety of offerings for kids, teens & adults. Summer 2024 events include; yoga, qigong, film nights, lectures, stamp club, chess club, book clubs, toddler story times, kids’ crafts, and much, much more! 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. Virtual Author Talks: Explore a range of topics with bestselling authors and thought leaders. Presented by the Library Speakers Consortium. • Matt Shindell - June 3, 2-3 p.m. • Freida McFadden - June 13, 8-9 p.m. Curacao - The Caribbean’s Desert Island: June 3, 7-8:30 pm. Discover one of the most colorful islands in the Caribbean with Eco-Photo Explorers, a New York based organization. Oppenheimer in Princeton Presented by Historical Society of Princeton: June 5, 7-8 pm. Explore the places where Oppenheimer lived and worked in Princeton and listen to stories about the local academics recruited to work on the Manhattan Project. D-Day June 6, 1944 - Why Did it Succeed?: June 10, 7-8 pm. Review the details of this crucial invasion across Omaha Beach, Normandy France. Horseshoe Island - A New Island for Birds Emerges Along the New Jersey Coast: June 12, 7-8 pm. Learn about the formation of a new island for bird species and what is being done to protect them. Virtual Cooking Class - Seasonal Fruit Galettes: June 24, 7-9 pm. Tackle sweet galettes with the seasonal fruit of your choice, such as mixed berries, apples, cherries, or rhubarb. Vegan and gluten-free recipe variations are available. The Bermuda Triangle-Disappearances and Mysteries: June 26, 7-8 pm. Explore the mysteries of ships and planes that have vanished without a trace. For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or YouTube. Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with you to connect, to explore, to share, and to discover. Together we enrich lives, expand knowledge, & strengthen communities, including Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Green Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, Millstone, Montgomery, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Rocky Hill, Somerville, South Bound Brook, Warren Township, and Watchung. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online 2024

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