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 LCSW w/experience working w/ these families. 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. Virtual and in-person FREE programs: One-to-One Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; and U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: training provided fall, winter, spring & summer. 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 new & longtime residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernards, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women, men, singles & couples welcome. We invite you to join us, 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. You can find out more about us at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. If you would like more information about our warm welcoming club and activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. 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: www.piecedtogetherquilters.org Meetings: SBBJCC, Talamini Road, Bridgewater Meeting Time and Dates: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm; remaining dates Apr. 10 & 24; May 8 & 22; June 12 & 26. We offer HYBRID meetings (the in-person meetings offer a virtual aspect). NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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; 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. SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET Helps survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence with compassionate, trained professional help. Assistance is offered 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – 365 days a year at 866-685-1122. Our Helpline is the gateway to survivor-centered services that provide safety, hope and healing from the trauma of abuse and violence. 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 or for upcoming events, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership. 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 For a complete list of programs &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org., and on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. The programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. The Sky by Day and by Night: April 3, 7-8 pm. Explore the moon, planets, stars, artificial satellites, and the sun’s path across the sky. The Dead Sea Scrolls - The Texts, Their Context, and the Coalescence of Jewish and Christian Scholarship: April 10, 7-8 pm. Discover one of the most remarkable archaeological finds of the 20th century; presented by Professor Gary A. Rendsburg of Rutgers University. The Letters of T.S. Eliot and Emily Hale: April 11, 7-8pm Explore the largest series of Eliot’s correspondence and among the best-known sealed literary archives in the world. “One Hundred and Sixty Minutes: The Race To Save The RMS Titanic” by William Hazelgrove: April 15, 7-8 pm. Discover the heroic acts of more than twenty-eight ships that were involved in the rescue of Titanic survivors. Across the Mediterranean and Back Again in Twenty Years - An Introduction to Homer’s “The Odyssey”: April 23, 7-8 pm. Examine the tale of unlucky Odysseus as he makes his way from Troy back to his homeland of Ithaca, encountering disaster, misfortune, and unfamiliar lands along the way. “Along the Appalachian Trail: New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut” by Leonard M. Adkins: April 24, 7-8 pm. Walk through a historical perspective of the area that is considered by some to be the pathway’s birthplace. New Jersey Nature: April 25, 7-8 pm. Join photography enthusiasts and N.J. Audubon Associate Naturalists Becky and Phil Witt for a virtual tour of New Jersey nature. Fermented Vegetables Workshop: April 29, 7-8:30 pm. Learn the basic science behind making fermented vegetables, from sauerkraut to beets, carrots, corn, and more. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com 2024 “Linked” Online CONNECTORY Discover the ultimate local business directory Easy to find your perfect connection! theconnectionsnj.com/connectory/ T HEMCaOgNaNz iEnCeTs I O N
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