Social Club: for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges. Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. 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. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Did you know? JFS Accepts Car Donations! Call 877-JFS-4-CAR (877-537-4227) or email donorsupport@careasy.org to learn how you can maximize this tax-deductible donation & make a lasting impact on the organization through this quick & seamless process. MENDHAM SENIOR CLUB All Township & Borough Senior Residents, 55+. Senior meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. each month, 11am, Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson St., Mendham. Dues are $25/year, due now. Members will enjoy lunches, guest speaker programs, exciting trips and adventurous activities. For more details & questions, reach out to Mary Cillo at 201-400-7222 or mary.cillo@cbmoves.com. 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. 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. 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 Tues. ea. month 5:30pm, Claremont Tavern, 121 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, NJ. 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. 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 A member of Pillar Libraries 32 South Maple Street, Basking Ridge, NJ Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri./Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm 908-204-3031 www.BernardsLibrary.org IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING: Programs for Adults, Teens and Kids. Daytime and evening book discussions, lectures, cultural escapes & storytime for kids, & much more! 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 Stream TV/ Movies. Access Research Databases to learn a new language, get homework help, job search, genealogy research and much more. MATERIALS/SERVICES AVAILABLE: Library of Things – collection of non-traditional, circulating items (i.e. tools, electronics, & more!) Extensive collection of diverse books, magazines, & newspapers; reciprocal lending available through other Pillar Library members; free museum passes; large type books; book discussion group kits; Notary services; video games; Chinese language books, magazines & newspapers; local history collection. STAY CONNECTED on FB & IG @bernardsLibrary. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter at BernardsLibrary.com. 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 visit our website at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES: Upcoming events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga, wellness and meditation classes, “swap days” (puzzles, books, plants and more!), book clubs, lectures, concerts, teen events and 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 refdesk@mmt.mainlib.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES! We hold more programs & events than can fit in this listing! All are free and open to everyone - you do not need to live in Morristown to attend. Visit www.MMTLibrary.org for more info. All Library programs & clubs sponsored by The Friends of the MMT 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. Lots of new inventory added weekly! For more Friends info visit: MMTLibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/ 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 www.mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/. ADULT PROGRAMS Knitting & Needlework Club-2nd Fri. in Dec.; 2nd & 4th Fri. Jan. & Feb., 1-3pm. Drop in with your latest project for communal crafting and conversation! All are welcome. Stamp Club-1st Thursday of every month for stamp collecting fun & information. Sponsored by the Jockey Hollow Stamp Club of Morristown and The American Philatelic Society. Chess Club-1st & 3rd Thurs ea. month 5:30-8:30pm. All ages welcome, must know the rules, not a class. Yoga-Mon. 6pm (bilingual English/Spanish) & Thurs., 10am. Qigong-Sat. 9:30am. Film Series Check online for our various film series & discussion events including Wednesday Matinees & Foreign Film discussions.Book Clubs Check online for the dates & selections for the following: NEW- Non-Fiction Book Club, Silent Book Club, Seekers Book Club, Book Lovers Circle (online), Classics Book Club (online), Morning Book Club & Evening Book Club. CHILDRENS & TEEN PROGRAMS: Check online for the dates for Storytimes, Crafts, Book Clubs & other events for ages 6 months to 17 years. 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. 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