which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state. The club enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, one small project at a time. Visit us at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or for information, contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. MENDHAM SENIOR CLUB All local & surrounding town residents & communities are invited to join & attend monthly meetings. Held 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11am, Garabrant Center, Wilson St., Mendham. Contact Mary Cillo 201-400-7222. Also bus trip on Dec. 5 to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women & men, singles & couples are welcome. We invite you to make new friends & participate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/ canasta/mah jongg & much more. Find out more at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. For more information about our club & activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. 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 the 4th Monday of ea. month except July, Aug. & Dec. Meetings held at the Municipal Building, 1 School St. Peapack, NJ. Refreshments 12:30pm. Meeting at 1pm. Next scheduled meetings Nov. 24, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 27, May 26 & June 22. Patty Kerrigan, RN, BSN is present to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED. Questions, call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. RETIRED REGISTERED NURSES GROUP A social & educational monthly meeting for retired Registered Nurses. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12pm. Date & location may change due to availability. June & Dec. a potluck luncheon is at another location. No meetings are held in July & August. For more information email karwhit46@gmail.com. ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS PO Box 250, Bernardsville, NJ rotarysomersethills.org Facebook.com/somersethillsrotary Service Above Self. An international non-profit organization committed to making a difference in our global & local communities. Core mission is to eradicate polio throughout the world, by supporting education, promoting peace, protecting the environment, providing clean water & disaster response. Locally, Rotary supports local charities such as Nourish NJ, Community of Hope-Lyons VA Hospital, The Somerset Hills YMCA & HS scholarship programs. Join us & have fun doing it! New members welcome. Meetings are 1st & 3rd Wed. ea. month 5:30pm, Claremont Tavern, 121 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, NJ. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 908-526-6295 A wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth- based clubs to live cooking classes, completely FREE & open to the public. For more info, visit somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us. SHADOWFAX BRIDGE CLUB 679 Bartley Road Chester Township, NJ A friendly, local bridge club hosts duplicate bridge sessions every Tues., Wed., & Fri. Pairs or beginners welcome; private lessons with an ACBL certified teacher available. Singles invited-friendly, suitable partners (including Life Masters) guaranteed if you need. NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 Tues-free lesson hand played & discussed 9:30am, followed by a game limited to players with less than 750 masterpoints, 10am with play completed by 1pm. Wed. & Fri. games open to players of all levels, 10am. These sessions, more hands played, include a short break at noon (bring lunch), play ending at 2pm. Card Fees $10 per player for regular games. Visit bridgewebs.com/shadowfax or call us at 908-879-3895. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge 202 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers offer a nutritionally-balanced lunch (4 choices) for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 & above. Multi-purpose facilities offer a variety of activities, incl. educational programs, health & wellness info. & a stimulating social setting. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm for a variety of academic, health, & wellness opportunities. Programs are FREE for registered members unless indicated otherwise. The Somerset County Office for Aging & Disability Services operates county-operated senior wellness centers and seniors can reach out for help at 1-888-747-1122. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A member of Toastmasters International. Have you ever wished for the ability to be an effective public speaker? Here is your chance to learn important skills while practicing them & having a little fun at the same time. Join us for our weekly online meetings every Wed. at noon. More info-Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or email dad356@optonline.net. BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 32 South Maple Street, Basking Ridge, NJ Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri./Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING: Programs for Adults, Teens and Kids. Daytime and evening book discussions, lectures, cultural escapes & storytime for kids, & much more! JOB SEARCH DATA BASES: Find job listings & tools to help you with your search. REFERENCE HELP: Email: reference@bernardslibrary.org Call: 908-204-3031 x4 Text: 908-365-0776 ENJOY VIRTUAL LIBRARY ACCESS 24/7: Download Audiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines and more. Learn a new language, get homework help, or access your library account. Place holds on items, and receive courtesy emails & texts about due dates. MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Library of Things – collection of non-traditional, circulating items (i.e. tools, electronics, & more!) 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 & Somerset County Libraries, Chinese Language Books, Magazines & Newspapers, Local History Collection. The Friends of Bernards Township Library is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to supporting and promoting the Library. Donations allow us to provide new and exciting programs, cutting-edge technology, and important resources. To volunteer or learn more, please visit BernardsLibrary.org/support. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Rd., Bernardsville, NJ 908-766-0118 or www.bernardsvillelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES: Winter events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga & meditation classes, “swap days” (cookies, books, plants and more!), book clubs, lectures, concerts, teen events & so much more! STAY CONNECTED : Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter by clicking link top of 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. Access the Wall Street Journal & NY Times for free! Browse our catalog & place holds from the comfort of your home! MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, or email info@jfpl.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm Holiday Closings: Nov. 26 9:00-3:00, Closed Nov. 27 & 28. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Dec. 31 9:00 –3:00. Closed Jan 1, 2026. ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUBS & PROGRAMS: We hold more events than can fit in these listings! They are both in-person and on Zoom – all are free and open to everyone! You do not need to live in Morristown or Township to attend. Visit MMTLibrary.org for more info. No registration is required unless otherwise noted. All Library programs sponsored by The Friends of the Library. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Used book sales every Tues. & 1st & 3rd Sat. of the month, 10am-2pm. Cash or checks only. Donations accepted inside Library all open hours. Donations or volunteering, email the Friends at friends@mmt.mainlib.org. Lots of new inventory added weekly & vintage books make special holiday gifts! CAROLINE R. FOSTER NORTH JERSEY HISTORY & GENEALOGY CENTER: One of the best local history collections in the state of NJ! Visit us in person, online or email njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org to find out more about your family, historic home, or personal research project. Digitized photos & research databases available online at mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/. FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT Join us on Fri., Dec 5 at 7pm for an all ages event with the popular local Metropolitan Saxophone Quartet. Refreshments served. ADULT PROGRAMS Knitting & Needlework Club: The 2nd & 4th Fri. every month from 1:00-3:00 pm. Drop in with your latest project for some communal crafting! No meeting Nov. 28 or Dec 26. Stamp Club:The 1st Thurs. every month for stamp collecting fun & info. Sponsored by the Jockey Hollow Stamp Club of Morristown & The American Philatelic Society. Yoga: Every Mon. at 6:00 pm & Thurs. at 10:00 am. Qigong: Every Sat. at 9:30am. Chess Club: The 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month. Very friendly competition! All skill levels and ages are welcome. BOOK CLUBS Silent Book Club-A unique gathering the 1st Sun./month, 2pm, for enthusiasts seeking a quiet, communal reading experience. Participants choose their own books & come together in a shared space to read silently. Happy Hour for introverts! The Seekers Book Club-The 1st Wed./month, 7pm, to discuss things related to spirituality, self-help, motivation & inspiration. Book Lovers Circle-Do you have a passion for reading & books? Join our virtual group on the 1st Thurs./month at 7pm. You will hear about new books at the Library, receive a reading list & have a chance to share your own favorites. Email morristownreaders@mmt.mainlib.org for Zoom code. Morning Book Club-The 2nd Thurs./month at 10am. Evening Book Club-The 3rd Tues./month at 7pm. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex School Street, Peapack 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube SCLSNJ’s Programs For a complete list of programs &/or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org, & on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Programs hosted virtually & available to all branches. Equal access to public accommodations. *Note: This branch is currently under renovations. Please go online for details regarding hours and programs. LIBRARIES Programs for Adults, Teens and Kids. Daytime and evening book dis theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov • Dec 2025 • Jan 2026
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