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). 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. 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; 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. Open Mic Reading - Sept. 29, 2-4pm. To become a member or see 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. Virtual Author Talks: Explore a range of topics with bestselling authors and thought leaders. Presented by the Library Speakers Consortium. • Matt Shindell - June 3, 2-3 pm. • Freida McFadden - June 13, 8-9 pm. Curacao - The Caribbean’s Desert Island: June 3, 7-8:30 pm. Discover one of the most colorful islands in the Caribbean with Eco-Photo Explorers, a New York based organization. Oppenheimer in Princeton Presented by Historical Society of Princeton: June 5, 7-8 pm. Explore the places where Oppenheimer lived and worked in Princeton and listen to stories about the local academics recruited to work on the Manhattan Project. D-Day June 6, 1944 - Why Did it Succeed?: June 10, 7-8 pm. Review the details of this crucial invasion across Omaha Beach, Normandy France. Horseshoe Island - A New Island for Birds Emerges Along the New Jersey Coast: June 12, 7-8 pm. Learn about the formation of a new island for bird species and what is being done to protect them. Virtual Cooking Class - Seasonal Fruit Galettes: June 24, 7-9 pm. Tackle sweet galettes with the seasonal fruit of your choice, such as mixed berries, apples, cherries, or rhubarb. Vegan and gluten-free recipe variations are available. The Bermuda Triangle-Disappearances and Mysteries: June 26, 7-8 pm. Explore the mysteries of ships and planes that have vanished without a trace. For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), or YouTube. Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) partners with you to connect, to explore, to share, and to discover. Together we enrich lives, expand knowledge, & strengthen communities, including Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Green Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, Millstone, Montgomery, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Rocky Hill, Somerville, South Bound Brook, Warren Township, and Watchung. LIBRARIES SOMERVILLE theconnectionsnj.com For additional assistance, call (908) 845-8400. To dis cover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or con 2024 “Linked” Online
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