The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition November 2021 - January 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 51 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 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) 120 Finderne Avenue, Box 7, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-725-5430; cell: 908-342-6143. www.literacysomerset.org Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC helps adults in Somerset county learn to read, write, & communicate in English. FREE VIRTUAL & IN-PER- SON program offerings: One-to-One and Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TU- TORS NEEDED: Virtual training provided fall, winter, & spring. To become a tutor, register for services, or learn more about our programs, please visit our web- site or call us. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RES - IDENTS offering variety of activities including wine tast- ing, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ca- nasta/ Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 Our office has reopened! The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. 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 virtually every Wednesday at noon via Zoom. For sign on information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER “Linked” Online 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Nonprofit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual assault, cancer screening & more. Visit zufallhealth. org for more info, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. LIBRARIES 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 NOTE: Library closures: Bridgewater branch – November 25; December 24-26; January 1. Somerville branch - November 25, 26; December 24- 25; January 1. SCLNJ’s Programs Registration required for most programs. For registration assistance call 908-458-8415. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete list of program infor- mation &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org Important Notice: Library is still in process of transition- ing to offering more in-person programs. Programs list- ed are either Virtual or at the Library - location is noted at end of each program listing. BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH FAMILY PROGRAMS Winter Wonderland: Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: December 14, 10:30-11:10am (Virtual) Holiday Concert With Odarka: Enjoy Holiday Music Played on the Harp: December 14, 6:30-7:30pm. (Library) Special Storytime with Author Aleksandra Starling: Healthy Habits: January 13, 4:30-5:15pm. (Virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Meet the Author - Lauren Tarshis: (Grades 2 & up) No- vember 30, 4:30-5:30pm (Virtual) STEAM: 3-D Drawings; (Grades K-4) December 6, 5:45-6:30pm. (Library) Hour of Code: Flappy Game: (Grades 2-5) December 8, 4-5pm. (Virtual) Holiday Songs Around theWorld: (Ages birth - 9 years & caregivers) December 11, 10:30-11:15am. (Library) Fuse Bead Fun: (Grades K-4) December 13, 5:45- 6:30pm. (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Upcycling DIY Craft: Cell Phone Holder: (Grades 6-12) December 8, 5-5:30pm. (Virtual) Creative Writing for Teens: (Grades 7-12), December 14, 6-7:30pm. (Library) Snowy Day Sewing: (Grades 4-6) December 16, 6:30- 7:30pm. (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon - Pre- sented by Janet Cohen Mandel: December 1, 7- 8pm. (Virtual) A Tour of Genealogy Databases: December 9, 6-7:30pm. (Library) Disabilities Social Hour: December 21, 11am – noon. (Library) Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: Reenacted by The Amer- ican Historical Theater: January 13, 7-8pm. (Virtual) January Organizing Jumpstart: A 10 Day Declutter Challenge - Presented by Jamie Novak: January 19, 7-8pm. (Virtual) SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCH FAMILY PROGRAMS Winter Wonderland: Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: December 14, 10:30-11:10am. (Virtual) Special Storytime with Author Aleksandra Starling: Healthy Habits: January 13, 4:30-5:15pm. (Virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Meet the Author - Lauren Tarshis: (Grades 2 & up) No- vember 30, 4:30-5:30pm (Virtual) Music With Miss Donna (Ages birth - 5 years & care- givers) December 2, 10:30-11am. (Library) Hour of Code: Flappy Game: (Grades 2-5) December 8, 4-5pm. (Virtual) Holiday Craft: Graham Cracker Houses: (Grades K-5) December 11, 1-3pm. (Library) Trivia Challenge: Disney: (Grades K-4) December 30, 3-4 pm. (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Upcycling DIY Craft: Cell Phone Holder: (Grades 6-12) December 8, 5- 5:30pm. (Virtual) Teen Takeover: (Ages 11-16) December 3, 3:30- 5:45pm, December 20, 6-7:45pm. (Library) Tape-Resist Watercolors: (Grades 3-6) December 29, 4:30-5:15pm. (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon - Pre- sented by Janet Cohen Mandel, December 1, 7-8pm. (Virtual) True Color(ing), December 4, 18; 11 am– noon. (Library) Dungeons and Dragons: Back in Person, December 6, 13, 5-7:45pm. (Library) Upcycle Crafts: Yarn Star Ornaments: December 8, 6-7pm. (Library) Hearty Winter Soup With Chef Jesse: Presented by Jesse Jones; January 8, 2-3pm. (Library) Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: Reenacted by The Amer- ican Historical Theater: January 13, 7-8pm. (Virtual) NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2022