The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 39 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 & com- munication 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 special needs child. Led by licensed clinical so- cial worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Journey Towards a New Day: Bereavement Sup- port Group . Forming in the fall : 6 week group for newly bereaved. For more information contact Deb- ra Rimmer, LCSW at 908-725-7799 ext. 119 or Deb- raR@Jewishfamilysvc.org LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC pro- motes adult literacy in Somer- set county. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group-Tutoring; English Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUN- TEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided fall, winter & spring. To become a tutor, to register for services or to learn more please visit literacysomer- set.org or call 908-725-5430. NOTE: Programming & training both available virtually. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSH- Club.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS P.O. Box 8097, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month September - June, Green Knoll Rescue Squad Building, North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, 7-9:30pm. Social meetings July & August. All levels. Visitors welcome! Handicap Accessible. For information contact ptq.newjersey@gmail.com & visit www.piecedtogetherquilters.org . Upcoming Meet- ings: September 23; October 14, 28; November 11. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY “Linked” Online Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELP - LINE-NJAES,310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of problem to office on Milltown Road or email complete description of problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET 427 Homestead Road, Hillsbor- ough 08844 -1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by do- mestic abuse in Somerset 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. Upcoming Events: SPEAK 5K Virtual Run/Walk, NEW DATE: October 4, 2020, Register at https://runsignup. com/Race/NJ/ Bridgewater/Speak5KRunWalk. For ques- tions, contact kcantwell@ safe-sound.org ; Fore Love Open & Ladies Clinic postponed until June 21, 2021. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Non- profit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual assault, can- cer screening & more. Visit zufall- health.org for more info, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Wednesday & Friday, 10am-5pm, Thursday, 10am- 6pm, third Sat- urday 10-3pm. 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 will be closed November 26. On No- vember 27 Bridgewater branch will be open 9am – 5pm; Somerville branch will be closed. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Halloween Magic Show : October 6, 6:30-7:15pm; October 31, 1-1:45pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Music and Movement: (Ages birth - 3 years & their caregivers) September 30; 10:30-11am; October 10, 11-11:45am. Zumba® for Kids: (Grades K-4) September 12, 2-2:45pm, September 29, 4-4:45pm. Toddler Sing with Pat: (Ages 18months - 3 years & their caregivers) September 15; October 13, 27; 10:30-11am. Puppet Time: (Ages 2-5 years & their caregivers) September 16, 23; October 21, 28; 10-10:25am. Music With Ms. Jenni (Ages birth - 3 years & their caregivers) September 19; October 17; 10-10:45am. Hour of Code: (Grades 2-5) Dance Party - Septem- ber 21, 4-5pm; Monster High - October 19, 4-5pm. Music With Miss Donna: (Ages birth - 5 years & their caregivers) September 22; October 6, 20,10:30-11am. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: (Grades 3-8) October 3, 1-1:45pm. Kids Vote for Books: Garden State Children’s Book Awards: (Grades 2-5) October 14, 4:30-5:15pm. TWEENS & TEENS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mixed-Media Collage Characters: (Grades 6-12) September 15, 6-7:30pm. Python Programming with Turtle: (Grades 5-8) September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 3:15-4:15pm. Young Adult Crossover Club: (Grades 6-12) The Call of the Wild by Jack London , September 29, 6-7pm. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen , October 27, 6-7pm. SAT Strategy: (EnteringGrades 6-12) October 7, 4-6pm. Magic Workshop Series: (Grades 6-12) Part One: October 10, 10:30-11:30am; Part Two: October 24, 10:30-11:30am. Understanding the College Essay: (Grades 6-12) October 29, 7-8 pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Early Childhood Health & Community Resources: (Parents/Caregivers) September 12, 10-11am. The Sound of Music Lecture - Presented by Jeff Kamp: September 22, 7-8pm. Women Painters in Paris: Cassatt, Morisot, and Valadon - Presented by Janet Cohen Mandel: Sep- tember 30, 7-8pm. Halloween: A Haunted History - Presented by Kevin Woyce: October 19, 7-8pm.