The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Feb/March 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY – MARCH theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 35 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm via Zoom, March 3. FREE & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Attendance limited. For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Lunch Bunch: Parenting during the Pandemic: A Support Group for Parents. Meets every other Wednesday, 1pm via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org . Pop-In: Teen Hangout. Group meets every other Wednes- day, 4-4:45 via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org . Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, 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 a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC pro- motes adult literacy in Somer- set County. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group-Tutoring; English Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TU- TORS NEEDED: Training provided fall, winter & spring.To become a tutor, to register for services or to learn more please visit literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NOTE: All programs & services are currently offered virtually. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a 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. PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS P.O. Box 8097, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month September – June, Green Knoll Rescue Squad Building, North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, 7-9:30pm. Social meetings July & August. All levels. Visitors welcome! Handicap Accessible. For information contact ptq.newjersey@gmail.com & visit www.piecedtogetherquilters.org . Upcoming Meetings: February 10, 24, March 10, 20, 24. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY NOTE: Office is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of online events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our online offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu. SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844 -1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Pri- vate, nonprofit agency serv - ing people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. Visit safe-sound.org, 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. LIBRARIES RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 54 E. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869, 908-725-0413, raritanlibrary.org ADULT PROGRAMMING Chair Yoga with Breda on Zoom (Feb. 11 & 25, 2 – 2:45pm) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING Toddler Storytime on Zoom (Every Tuesday, 10:30 – 11am) Preschool Storytime on Zoom (Every Thursday, 10:30 – 11am) Spanglish Storytime on Zoom (Feb 19, 10:30 – 11am) Valentine's BINGO on Zoom (Feb 10, 4 – 5pm) Digital Art Party: Color Me Wonderful! (Begins Feb 1, Ends Feb 24) Parent & Child Book Trivia! (Feb. 17, 6 – 6:45pm) First Chapter Friday on Facebook Live (Feb 5, 4pm) Teen Book Club on Zoom: Furia , Yamile Saied Méndez (Feb 24, 4 – 5pm) SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER/SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCHES Bridgewater Branch: 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-458-8415, sclsnj.org Somerville Branch: 35 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-458-8445, sclsnj.org 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 closures: Somerville branch closed February 15 for President’s Day. Bridgewater branch will be open 10am – 6pm. Library hours are subject to change. VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMS Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: March 9, 4:30-5:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4652088. Meet the Author: Debbie Levy – Writing RBG: March 10, 1-2pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644913. VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Chinese Knots and Paper Cutting Workshop: (Grades 3 & up) February 10, 6:30-7:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4646912. George Washington Carver and Friends: (Grades Pre-K – 5), February 12, 3-3:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4651449. Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement 1955-1968: (Grades 3 & up) February 23, 4:30-5:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4651456. Meet the Author: Gordon Korman: (Grades 2 & up) February 24, 1-1:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644903. Spin, Pop, Boom: (Grades 2 & up) March 4, 6:30-7:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4650066. VIRTUAL TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Art Workshop: Creating Texture and Effects: (Grades 6-12) March 3, 5-6:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4717977. Intro to Robotics : Storm the Castle: (Grades 6-12) March 11, 5-6:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4674784. VIRTUAL ADULT PROGRAMS Overcoming Chronic Pain: Dr. Gene Ketselman: February 5, 3-4pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644399. Meet the Author: Caroline Fraser: February 8, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4562172. James Joyce and Literary Modernism: March 10, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4531198. Immune Health: Presented by Dr. Cedrick Batchateu: March 12, 2-3:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4703444. New Jersey’s Role in Computing History: Presented by Evan Koblentz: March 29, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4590392.