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). 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 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 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. Iceland, Land of Midnight Sun Presented by Shawn Carey: Sept. 6, 7-8 p.m. Wildlife photographer and Audubon instructor Shawn Carey will share images and stories from his journey spent on two Icelandic islands. Presented by the Library Speakers Consortium - Virtual Author Talks: Lidia Bastianich - Sept. 7, 7-8 p.m. Adam Alter - Sept. 20, 2-3 p.m. Amor Towles - Sept. 27, 8-9 p.m. The Apple Watch - A Small But Powerful Tool: Sept. 12, 7-8 p.m. If you use it to its full extent, this watch can be a great tool that can help you conquer your day, lose weight, be productive, and even save money. The New York City Crystal Palace-Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations: Sept. 13, 7-8 p.m. Before the creation of Bryant Park, the area behind the New York Public Library was occupied by a monumental water reservoir. It became the site of the first American international exhibition. “A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes” by Eric Jay Nolin: Sept. 26, 7-8 p.m. Explore the five-hundred-year story of American hurricanes and understand the storms on the horizon of America’s future. Peru, A Photo Tour Presented by Phil and Becky Witt: Sept. 27, 7-8 p.m. Come on a photographic tour of Peru, from a walk in the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu to fishing for piranhas in the hot, humid Amazon basin. LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com SEPT • OCT • NOV 2023 “Linked” Online Be sure to visit all of our great community partners online and in person...so many amazing programs & events to check out!
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