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 & 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 karwhit46@gmail.com. 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 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. 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Multi-purpose facilities offer a variety of activities, incl. educational programs, health & wellness information, & a stimulating social setting. Come join us Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm for a variety of academic, health, & wellness opportunities. Programs are FREE for registered members unless indicated otherwise. 7KH 6RPHUVHW &RXQW\ 2IÀFH IRU $JLQJ DQG 'LVDELOLW\ 6HUYLFHV operates county-operated senior wellness centers and seniors can reach out for help at 1-888-747-1122. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB :RUOGZLGH QRQ SURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZKLFK helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings held every Wed. at noon. Info, call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. 5HJLRQDO ZRPHQ ZULWHUV· RUJDQL]DWLRQ QRQSURÀW FRUSRUDWLRQ ZLWK ZULWLQJ JURXSV 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 or bernardslibrary.org. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 1pm-4pm. IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING : Programs for Adults, NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 Audiobooks, 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. 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Little House on the Prairie-A Fifty Year Retrospective: Sept. 9, 7-8pm. Discover facts about the cast & series you may not have known. /RQJZRRG *DUGHQV <HVWHUGD\ 7RGD\ DQG 7RPRUURZ: Sept. 12, 7-8pm. Explore how the land & people of Longwood Gardens shaped one another through time & marvel at images of stunning Longwood landscapes & displays. A Look at Seven Groundbreaking Inventions by Latinx Innovators: Sept. 19, 7-8pm. Celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month by exploring inventions by Latinx innovators. 0RUYHQ 5HYHDOHG 8QWROG 6WRULHV IURP 1HZ -HUVH\·V 0RVW Historic Home: Sept. 23, 7-8 pm. Explore the former New Jersey *RYHUQRU·V 0DQVLRQ VKRZFDVLQJ ULFK FXOWXUDO KHULWDJH RI WKH Garden State. Check out museum passes to Morven Museum and Garden here: sclsnj.org/culturaladventure. 7KH 6WDWH RI WKH 8WRSLD 3ODWR·V ´7KH 5HSXEOLFµ: Sept. 25, 7-8pm. 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