The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition November 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - JANUARY theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 43 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meets on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syn- drome 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 clin- ical social worker. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volun- teer tutors, LVSC promotes adult lit- eracy in Somerset county. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group-Tu- toring; English Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizen- ship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS 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 includ- ing 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 Som- erset Hills, NJ. PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS P.O. Box 8097, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month Septem- ber - June, Green Knoll Rescue Squad Building, North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, 7-9:30pm. So- cial meetings July & August. All levels. Visitors welcome! Handicap Accessible. For informa- tion contact ptq.newjersey@gmail.com & visit www.piecedtogetherquilters.org . Upcoming Meetings: December 9, January 13,27, February 10, 24. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY NOTE: Office is closed to the public due to COV- ID-19. Rutgers Master Gardeners are no longer accepting plant, insect, or soil samples. They are open for questions by email at: rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. Please keep all submitted file sizes below 2 MB. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden. SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844 -1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Pri- vate, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Som- erset 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 SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER/SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCHES 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: All branches closed November 26. Somerville branch closed November 27, December 24, 25, 31; January 1, 18. Bridgewater branch open November 27, 9am- 5pm. Branch closed December 24, 25; January 1. The branch will be open 10am - 6pm on December 31 & January 18. Library hours are subject to change. VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMS Myths and Legends of the Ancient World: (Families with children) December 2, 1-2pm. Holidays Around the World: December 5, 10-10:45am. Teen Classical Music Night: (All ages) December 7, 6:30-7:30pm. VIRTUAL CHILDREN PROGRAMS STEAM: 3D Snowflake: (Grades 1-4) December 1, 4:30-5:15pm. Elephant and Piggie Performance: (Grades K-3 & their caregivers) December 15, 5-5:30pm. American Sign Language Storytime: (Ages birth - 5 years & their caregivers) January 26, 10:30-11am. VIRTUAL TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Learn to Crochet an Infinity Scarf: (Grades 6-12, December 2, 4-5pm. Penguin Plunder: A Honey Heist Adventure: (Grades 6-12, December 8, 6-8pm. Teen Paint Night: Watercolor Snowy Cabin: (Grades 6-12) December 9, 6:30-8pm. Figure Drawing: (Grades 6-12) December 12, 2-3:30pm. VIRTUAL ADULT PROGRAMS Fraud Watch Network Basics: Presented by Cristina Anastasio of AARP , December 4, 2-3pm. Christmas Lights of New York City: Presented by Mario Medici , December 9, 7-8pm. NASA’s Next Mars Mission Perseverance: The Mars 2020 Rover - Presented by Paul Cirillo , January 11, 7-8pm. How to Break Up With Your Clutter: Presented by Jamie Novak , January 13, 7-8pm. Self-Care: Filling Up Your Cup - New Year, New You; January 27, 7-8pm.