Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Meet other siblings who have similar experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. 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. The group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. JAZZ CLUB : Save The Date! Thurs, May 4, 7pm; An Evening Supporting JFS; Celebrating our services across the lifespan with an evening of music. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) 120 Finderne Avenue, Box 7, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Teach ESL to a local adult! No experience required. Training provided. Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC helps adults in Somerset County learn to read, write, and communicate in English. Free virtual and in-person programs: One-to-One Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; and U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Virtual training provided fall, winter, and spring. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to learn more please visit literacysomerset.org or call (908) 725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ canasta/ Mah-Jongg & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. NOT IN THE FACE KICKBALL LEAGUE Recreational kickball league for women over 40. Once a week, 6-8pm, Martinsville, NJ. For more information email: NITFKickball@gmail.com PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS Website: piecedtogetherquilters.org Meeting Place: SBBJCC; Talamini Rd; Bridgewater We do offer hybrid meetings: 2nd & 4th Wed of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm; Upcoming meeting dates : April 12 & 26 (speaker) ; May 10 & 24 (speaker); and June 14. See complete calendar for full details. 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, Voght Drive, Bridgewater. from 10:15am-12PM. For more information email scroteau1@optonline.net COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL - MAY 2023 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has 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 information, please visit: somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held every Wednesday at noon, Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge. For information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. Regional women writers’ organization & nonprofit corporation with writing groups that meet throughout New Jersey. Its goal is to assist women writers in every phase of the writing process – with critique groups, workshops, & discussions. To become a member, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership Upcoming Events: Check our website above for details ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Non-profit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & educational services. Visit zufallhealth.org for more info, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER/ SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCHES Bridgewater Branch: 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-458-8415, sclsnj.org Somerville Branch: 35 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876 908-458-8445, sclsnj.org SCLSNJ’s Programs: Following are some of the programs scheduled through April 2023. For a complete list of program information and/or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org., or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. Sing, Goddess - An Introduction to Homer’s “Iliad:” April 3, 7-8pm.; Gardens of Liberty Hall: April 4, 7-8pm; Tips, Tricks, and Trade Secrets: April 5, 7-8pm; How to Be an Environmentally and Socially Conscious Consumer: April 6, 7-8pm; The Genius of Place - A Look at Frederick Law Olmsted: April 10, 7-8pm; Prohibition - Unintended Consequences: April 11, 7-8pm; How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being: April 12, 7-8pm; Meet Edgar Allan Poe: April 13, 7-8pm; Finding and Using Google Templates: April 17, 7-8pm; Shakespeare in Broadway Musicals: April 19, 7-8pm; The Accidental Masterpiece - Leonardo da Vinci and the Painting of “The Last Supper:” April 20, 7-8pm; Geoffrey Chaucer - Poet of the World: April 25, 7-8pm; Queen Elizabeth II - A Regal Life in Review: April 26, 7-8pm; Discovering Natirar Presented by Somerset County Park Commission: April 27, 7-8pm; LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com See al l of the Women Owned Businesses celebrated in this issue PAGE 47
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