The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition Sept/Oct/Nov

THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 43 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2021 theconnectionsnj.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 43 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers Wednesday, September 1, October 6, November 3, 7-9pm via ZOOM. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Attendance limited. For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Pop-In: Teen Hangout: Open to middle & high schoolers. Play virtual games together Group meets every other week. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org . Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on 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, Bridge- water, 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-PERSON program offerings: One-to-One and Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Virtual training provided fall, winter, & spring. To become a tutor, register for services, or learn more about our programs, please visit our website or call us. 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/ 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 SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844 -1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic 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: Cornhole, Beer & Donuts: Competition & Community to Support Survivors, Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Division Street, Somerville. Double elimination tournament. Winners’ celebration with beer & donuts at Project Pub. Proceeds support survivors of domestic abuse in achieving safety, hope & healing at Safe+Sound Somerset. More info at www.safe-sound.org/cornhole/ Hybrid SPEAK 5K: September 11, 12am – September 19, 2021:12pm. Support survivors of domestic abuse-5K Hybrid Run/Walk for Healthy Relationships will be both a Live, USATF Sanctioned (at beautiful Duke Island Park on Sunday, 9/19) & Virtual event (you choose the location & date – 9/11 to 9/19). More info at www.safe-sound.org/events/hybrid-speak-5k/ ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 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. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Unique boutique with best prices. Wednesday & Friday, 11am-5pm, third Saturday 10-3pm. LIBRARIES RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 54 E. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869, 908-725-0413, raritanlibrary.orgARITAN CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Toddler Storytimes: Tuesdays, 10:30am Preschool Storytimes: Thursdays, 10:30am ADULT PROGRAMS Chair Yoga: select Tuesday afternoons - check website for dates & times. Check our website & follow us on social media for information on upcoming special events. 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 SCLNJ’s Programs Registration required for most programs. For registration as- sistance call 908-458-8415. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete list of program information &/or to regis- ter visit SCLSNJ.org BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH Important Notice: Library is still in process of transitioning to of- fering more in-person programs. Programs listed are either virtual or at the Library - location is noted at end of each program listing. NOTE: Library closures: Bridgewater branch closed Septem- ber 5, 6; November 25. Somerville branch closed September 6; November 25, 26. FAMILY PROGRAMS Outdoor Concert - Laurie Live: September 2, 7-8pm (Library) Fiesta With Flor: September 18, 10-10:40am (Virtual) Outdoor Performance - From Russia With Love: October 16, 2-3pm (Library) Halloween Spooktacular: October 29, 2-2:30pm (Library) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Meet the Author • Kelly Yang: (Grades 3-7) September 30, 6:30-7:15pm (Virtual) • Lauren Tarshis: (Grades 2 & up) November 30, 4:30-5:30pm (Virtual) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Paint and Chat: (Grades 4-6) September 9; October 7; 4-5pm (Library) Comics Step-by-Step With Gale Galligan: (Grades 4-12) Oc- tober 4, 4:30-5:15pm (Virtual) Alvin Ailey • Hip Hop Workshop: (Grades 9-12) October 6, 5-6pm (Virtual) • West African Dance Workshop: (Grades 6-8) November 4, 5-6pm (Virtual) Meet the Author - Nic Stone: (Grades 8-12) October 13, 5-6pm (Virtual) Meet Alex Boniello and Michael Lee Brown of Dear Evan Hansen: (Grades 6-12) October 28, 5-6pm (Virtual) ADULT PROGRAMS Get to Know Your County's Business Partnership - Present- ed by SCBP President and CEO, Chris Edwards: September 15, 7-8pm (Virtual) Legends of Liberty Hall - Presented by Hannah Gaston, Lib- erty Hall Museum Educator, October 18, 7-8 pm (Virtual) Winter Adaptations - Presented by the Somerset County Park Commission: November 4, 7-8pm (Virtual) Meet the Author - Joe Sharkey: November 9, 7-8pm (Virtual) Native American Folkways - Presented by Historic Cold Spring Village: November 23, 7-8pm (Virtual) SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCH FAMILY PROGRAMS Fiesta With Flor: September 18, 10-10:40am (Virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Leap Into Science – Balance: (Grades 3-5) September 1, 10:30-11:15am (Library) Bilingual Spanish English Storytime: (Ages 3-7 & caregivers) September 20; October 18; 4:30-5pm (Library) Preschool Storytime - Crazy Consonants: (Ages 3-5 & care- givers) September 22, 29; October 6, 13; 10:30-11am (Library) Meet the Author • Kelly Yang: (Grades 3-7) September 30, 6:30-7:15pm (Virtual) • Lauren Tarshis: (Grades 2 & up) November 30, 4:30-5:30pm (Virtual) Experiments You Can Eat: (Grades K-4) October 23, 10:30- 11:30am (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Tween D and D Afternoon: (Ages 10-16) September 8, 22; October 13, 27; 3:30-5:30pm (Library) Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 7-12) September 30; October 28; 5-6pm (Library) Creative Crafts: (Grades 4-12) • Origami Bat: October 7, 4-4:45pm (Library) • Origami Skull: October 21, 4-4:45pm (Library) Paper Molas: (Grades 3-8) October 11, 4:30-5pm (Library) Meet Alex Boniello and Michael Lee Brown of Dear Evan Hansen: (Grades 6-12) October 28, 5-6pm (Virtual) ADULT PROGRAMS Get to Know Your County's Business Partnership - Present- ed by SCBP President and CEO, Chris Edwards: September 15, 7-8pm (Virtual) Dungeons and Dragons - Back in Person: September 20, 27; October 11, 25; 4-7:45pm (Library) Legends of Liberty Hall - Presented by Hannah Gaston, Liberty Hall Museum Educator: October 18, 7-8 pm (Virtual) Meet the Author - Joe Sharkey: November 9, 7-8pm (Virtual) Native American Folkways - Presented by Historic Cold Spring Village: November 23, 7-8pm (Virtual) SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER