The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Sept 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 59 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meets on Sun- days, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer support for parents with special needs child. Led by licensed clinical social work- er with experience working with families of special needs children. Journey Towards a New Day: Bereavement Support Group . Forming in the fall : 6 week group for newly be- reaved. For more information contact Debra Rimmer, LCSW at 908-725-7799 ext. 119 or DebraR@Jewishfamilysvc.org JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service proj- ects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations through - out Basking Ridge, Bernardsville & Warren. Visit us on Face- book or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com . http://njsfwc.org/ MENDHAM SENIORS CLUB Upcoming Events : contact Mary Dangler Cillo at 201-400- 7222 or Mary.Cillo@cbmoves.com 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 until further notice. If you have any questions, contact Lina Calabrese at 908-234-2377. ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE “Service Above Self”- NOTE: Meets every Tuesday morning via Zoom. To attend virtual meetings please contact John Surano, Club Presi- dent at  Jfsurano2@Aol.Com for email instructions. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY “Linked” Online Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELP- LINE-NJAES,310 Milltown Road, Bridge- water is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Fri- day. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us . For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. NOTE: Visit www.co.somer - set.nj.us for updates & virtual program schedules. SOMERSET HILLS MOMS Looking for some family fun? Check our monthly calendar of activities for moms & kids - moms’ nights out, playdates, book club gatherings, & more. Special events throughout the year to celebrate holidays & other occasions. For information on how to join, please email: somersethillsmoms@gmail.com . SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization helps develop public speaking pre- sentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, Bernards Township Library, 32 So.Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit speechmeisters.org NOTE: All meet- ings are virtual until further notice. LIBRARIES BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Anderson Hill Road, Ber- nardsville, 908-766-0118. NOTE: Library is open on abbreviated schedule - check website, ber- nardsvillelibrary.org for hours. Curbside or “Grab & Go” circulation continues to allow patrons who want to have limited interaction inside the library to get library mate- rials. Facemasks are required for anyone entering the building. There will be no more than 40 patrons allowed in at one time. Time inside the building may be limited if others are waiting to enter. [The open schedule & re- quirements may change from time to time if conditions & government mandates require it.] MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown, 973-538-6161, visit: MMTLibrary. org, email: info@jfpl.org NOTE: Please visit our website or call for current infor- mation about hours, curbside delivery, getting a library card, & other services. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: NOTE: Cur- rently suspended. No book donations accepted at this time. ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS : NOTE: All programming now virtual/online, FREE & open to all. Please visit our website www.MMTLibrary.org for informa- tion on how to register for Book Clubs (All Ages), Medita- tion, Film Discussions, Storytime & other programs. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH SCLSNJ’s Virtual Explore from Home Branch: All programs listed are virtual unless otherwise indicated. Registration required. Programs subject to change. For complete list of programs & more information visit SCLSNJ.org NOTE : Library will be closed September 6,7; Novem- ber 26, 27. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Halloween Magic Show : October 6, 6:30-7:15pm; Octo- ber 31, 1-1:45pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Music and Movement: (Ages birth - 3 years & their care- givers) September 8, 30; 10:30-11am; October 10, 11- 11:45am. Zumba® for Kids: (Grades K-4) September 12, 2-2:45pm, September 29, 4-4:45pm. Toddler Sing with Pat: (Ages 18 months - 3 years & their caregivers) September 15; October 13, 27; 10:30-11am. Puppet Time: (Ages 2-5 years & their caregivers) Septem- ber 16, 23; October 21, 28; 10-10:25am. Music With Ms. Jenni (Ages birth - 3 years & their caregiv- ers) September 19; October 17; 10-10:45am. Hour of Code: (Grades 2-5) Dance Party - September 21, 4-5pm; Monster High - October 19, 4-5pm. Music With Miss Donna: (Ages birth - 5 years & their care- givers) September 22; October 6, 20,10:30-11am. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: (Grades 3-8) October 3, 1-1:45pm. Kids Vote for Books: Garden State Children’s Book Awards: (Grades 2-5) October 14, 4:30-5:15pm. TWEENS & TEENS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mixed-Media Collage Characters: (Grades 6-12) Septem- ber 15, 6-7:30pm. Python Programming with Turtle: (Grades 5-8) Septem- ber 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 3:15-4:15pm. Young Adult Crossover Club: (Grades 6-12) The Call of the Wild by Jack London , September 29, 6-7pm. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen , October 27, 6-7pm. SAT Strategy: (Entering Grades 6-12) October 7, 4-6pm. Magic Workshop Series: (Grades 6-12) Part One: October 10, 10:30-11:30am; Part Two: October 24, 10:30-11:30am. Understanding the College Essay: (Grades 6-12) Octo- ber 29, 7-8 pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Early Childhood Health & Community Resources: (Parents/Caregivers) September 12, 10-11am. “The Sound of Music” Lecture - Presented by Jeff Kamp: September 22, 7-8pm. Women Painters in Paris: Cassatt, Morisot, and Valadon - Presented by Janet Cohen Mandel: September 30, 7-8 p.m. Halloween: A Haunted History - Presented by Kevin Woyce: October 19, 7-8pm.