The Connections Bernard's Ridge Edition November 2021 - January 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 75 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sis- ters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social work- er with experience working with families of special needs children. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service projects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville & Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. njsfwc.org MENDHAM SENIORS Mendham seniors have resumed meetings. Upcoming Event: Chartered bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Sat., Dec. 4 for Christmas musical/luncheon. Contact Mary Cillo at 201-400-7222 for details. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI - DENTS offering variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/ Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS NOTE: At the present time, due to the Coronavirus, monthly meetings & trips have been cancelled un- til further notice. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lina Calabrese at 908-234-2377. ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS “Service Above Self”- Meets every other Tuesday. For meeting dates or other information email Lauren Car- penter, Club President at lauren@carpsonline.net . RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 Our office has reopened! The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-per- son events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking class- es, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NOTE: All programs currently virtual. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit co.somerset.nj.us. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meet- ings held virtually every Wednesday at noon via Zoom. For sign on information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. LIBRARIES BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 32 South Maple Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-204-3031 www.bernardslibrary.org NOTE: Appointments no longer required! 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 & storytime for kids! JOB SEARCH DATA BASES Find job listings & tools to help with your search. JobNow & VetsNow from Brainfuse has the powerful tools & expert guidance to help you through every step of the process. REFERENCE HELP Text a librarian at 908-365-0776. VIRTUAL LIBRARY Enjoy Virtual Access 24/7. Download eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines & more. 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 Learn- ers; Materials from M.A.I.N., the Raritan Valley Federation Libraries, Morris Union Federation Libraries; Chinese Lan- guage Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Hotspots, Puzzles FIND US IN THE PARK Enjoy a walk in Pleasant Valley Park & read a delightful children's book with BTL's StoryWalk® installations. Pages from a book are attached to signs along a path & questions are posted to stimulate discussion & observation. THE FRIENDS The Friends of Bernards Township Library is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to support - ing & promoting the Library. Donations allow us to provide new & exciting programs for adults, teens & children, cut- ting-edge technology & important resources. MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWN- SHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown, 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, email: info@jfpl.org Open to the public Monday-Sunday with some limitations. Please visit our website or call for current information about: hours; Curbside Concierge service; Curbside Delivery; get- ting a library card; downloadable eBooks, audiobooks & magazines; streaming video & other services. ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Program- ming now online with Zoom FREE & open to all. Please visit our website for information about registering for events for all ages. Upcoming programs include film discussions, history lectures, book clubs, mindful meditation. EMAIL Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter at bottom of our homepage to know about library news. YOUTUBE CHANNEL: See our channel, Morristown and Morris Township Library for recordings of library lectures, children’s storytimes & reviews by Library staff. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Used book sales have resumed each Tuesday & first & third Saturday of the month, 10am-2pm. Sales held upstairs in F.M. Kirby Art Gal- lery. Cash or Checks only. Donations accepted INSIDE Library ONLY. Please visit Library or call us for more details each week. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex, School Street, Peapack, 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org NOTE: Library is in process of transitioning to more in-person programs. Programs are either virtual or at the Library - location is noted after each program listing. Registration required for most programs. For registra- tion assistance call 908-458-8440. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete program information or to register visit SCLSNJ.org NOTE: Library will be closed November 25, 26; December 24, 25, 31; January 1. FAMILY PROGRAMS Seasonal Drop-In Craft: December 4, 11, 18; 2-5pm (Library) Winter Wonderland: Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: December 14, 10:30-11:10 am (virtual) Special Storytime With Author Aleksandra Starling - Healthy Habits: January 13, 4:30-5:15pm (virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Meet the Author - Lauren Tarshis: (Grades 2 & up) No- vember 30, 4:30-5:30pm (Virtual) Read to a Therapy Dog: (Grades K-4) December 4, 10:30-11:30am (Library) Hour of Code: Flappy Game: (Grades 2-5) December 8, 4-5pm (virtual) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Upcycling DIY Craft: Cell Phone Holder: (Grades 6-12) December 8, 5-5:30pm. (virtual) ADULT PROGRAMS Native American Folkways - Presented by Historic Cold Spring Village: November 23, 7-8 pm (virtual) Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon - Present- ed by Janet Cohen Mandel, December 1, 7-8pm (virtual) Movie Matinee • A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Rated PG, December 2, 1-3pm (Library) • Poms Rated PG-13, December 16, 1-3pm (Library) • Downton Abbey: The Motion Picture Rated PG-13, January 20, 1-3pm (Library) 'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age-Presented by Steve Darnall: December 13, 7-8pm (virtual) Disabilities Social Hour: December 20, 6:30-7:30pm (Library) Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: Reenacted by The Ameri- can Historical Theater, January 13, 7-8pm (virtual) January Organizing Jumpstart: A 10 Day Declutter Challenge - Presented by Jamie Novak, January 19, 7-8pm (virtual) Covered Bridges of New Jersey, Past and Present: A Virtual Tour of New Jersey's Covered Bridges, January 24, 7-8pm (virtual) NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2022