The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Nov. 2023-Jan. 2024

Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, 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. 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: 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 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 We offer HYBRID meetings (the in-person meetings offer a virtual aspect). NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 scroteau1@optonline.net 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 SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser Friday, December 1, 5:30-10pm Bridgewater-Raritan High School Cafeteria Fun evening featuring Bingo, Tricky Tray, 50/50 and Door Prizes. Coffee, tea and dessert included. Proceeds of event benefit survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. www.safe-sound.org/event/bingo/ 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 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 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. Gifts of the Sun, The Cuisine of the Aztecs Presented by Andrew Coletti: November 15, 7-8 p.m. Archaeology and the Delaware Indians - A 12,000 Year Odyssey: November 20, 7-8 p.m. The Thanksgiving Table With a Dessert Demonstration of Cranberry Linzer Torte: November 21, 7-8 p.m. Radio and the Great American Songbook Presented by Steve Darnall: November 28, 7-8 p.m. America’s Favorite Holiday Movie - A Look Inside “It’s a Wonderful Life”: December 4, 7-8 p.m. The Holidays Unwrapped Presented by Dr. Bill Thierfelder: December 6, 7-8:30 p.m. “The Gift of the Magi” Presented by Vandana Walia: December 11, 7-8 p.m. Magical Holiday Season in NYC Presented by Sylvia Laudien-Meo: December 12, 7-8:30 p.m. “All the Beauty in the World - The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me” by Patrick Bringley: December 13, 7-8 p.m. How to Look - Impressionism Presented by Jay Schuck: January 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Vegetarian Braises - Virtual Cooking Class Presented by Laura Scheck: January 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Dealing with Household and Estate Books Presented by Mike Ivankovich: January 8, 7-8 p.m. Netherlands - Journey Through Art, Architecture, and History Presented by Professor John Rossi: January 10, 7-8 p.m. The Great Storage Clean Out Presented by Jamie Novak: January 16, 7-8 p.m. STEM for Adults: January 18, 7-8 p.m. Theodore Roosevelt and his Legacy Presented by Dr. Edward T. O’Donnell: January 24, 7-8 p.m. Finding the Words - An Active Approach to Moving Through Grief: January 25, 7-8 p.m. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com NOV • DEC 2023 - 2024 “Linked” Online CONNECTORY Discover the ultimate local business directory Easy to find your perfect connection! theconnectionsnj.com/connectory/ T HEMCaOgNaNz iEnCeTs I O N

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