community. Wed, Feb 1, Mar 1, May 3; 7-9 pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Suns, 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. 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 www.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 COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY - MARCH 2023 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS Website: www.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 : February 8 & 22; March 8 & 22; April 12 & 26. See complete calendar for full details. 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 February 2023. For a complete list of program information and/or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org., or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. The programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. Black Scientists We Should Know : Feb 1, 7-8:30pm The Most Fascinating, Obscure Figure in American History – Benjamin Lay, Abolitionist : Feb 6, 7-8pm Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – The Link to our Past, Present, and Future: February 7, 7-8pm Bessie Coleman – Fly! Bessie, Fly! Performed by Daisy Century from American Historical Theater : Feb 8, 7-8pm The Legacy of Harry and Harriette Moore : Feb 9, 7-8pm Chocolate Lover’s Desserts – A Virtual Bake-Along: Feb13, 7-8:30pm Advanced Care Planning – Wills and Healthcare Proxies Made Simple : Feb 15, 7-8pm Motown – Music That Moved the World : Feb 16, 7-8pm The Harlem Renaissance – Courage, Grace and Vision : Feb 21, 7-8pm Jesse Owens – A Life in American History : Feb 22, 7pm Overview of Atrial Fibrillation – February is Heart Month : Feb 23, 7-8pm The Food and the Folks of the Great Migration : Feb 27, 7-8pm Self-Care Advocate – 7 Steps to Prevent Chronic Disease : Feb 28, 7-8pm Wayward Women Travelers : March 1, 7-8pm Rosie’s Mom - Forgotten Women of the First World War : March 2, 7-8pm Misty Landscapes - A Virtual Photo Tour of Ireland : March 6, 7-8pm How High is the Glass Ceiling? - Reflections on the History of Women and the Presidency : March 7, 7-8pm My Journey into the World of Victorian Women Doctors : March 8, 7-8pm The Fascinating Career of Dock Ellis - ‘70s Baseball Legend and Cult Hero : March 9, 7-8pm Mary Anning on England’s Jurassic Coast - Life and Times of the World’s First Female Paleontologist : Mar 15, 7-8pm Women of New York : March 16, 7-8pm Betty White - A Lifetime of Laughter : March 20, 7-8pm “The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke” by Sallie Bingham : March 21, 7-8pm Hanging Henry Wirz - Andersonville Prison and War Crimes During the Civil War : March 22, 7-8pm “The Life and Legacy of Rosemary, the Hidden Kennedy Daughter” by Kate Clifford Larson : March 23, 7-8pm The Continued Rise of Women in U.S. Politics - Barriers, Progress, and Looking Ahead : March 27, 7-8pm Songs of Emigration - Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music : March 29, 7-8pm Art Around the World - The Van Gogh Museum: March 30, 7-8:30pm LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 43 t ec ecti s j.c
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