LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) 120 Finderne Avenue, Box 7 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Teach English 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: training provided fall, winter, and spring. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to learn more please visit literacysomerset.org or call (908) 725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) 1RQ SURÀW VRFLDO RUJDQL]DWLRQ RSHQ WR new & long-time residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women, men, singles & couples welcome. We invite you to join us, make new friends & participate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/canasta/mah jongg & much more. You can ÀQG RXW PRUH DERXW XV DW 116+&OXE RUJ IDFHERRN FRP Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. If you would like more information about our warm welcoming club and activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. 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 www.piecedtogetherquilters.org. Meetings now at Coddington Hall, located behind Mt. Horeb Methodist Church in Warren, 42 Liberty Corner Rd. 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 karwhit46@gmail.com. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ; 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 somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us. NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET Helps survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence with compassionate, trained professional help. Assistance is offered 24 hours a day – 7 days a week – 365 days a year at 866-685-1122. Our Helpline is the gateway to survivor-centered services that provide safety, hope and healing from the trauma of abuse and violence. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 6HQLRU :HOOQHVV &HQWHU DW %ULGJHZDWHU 876 E. Main Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch (4 different daily menu choices) for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 & above. Multi-purpose facilities offer a variety of activities, incl. educational programs, health & wellness information, & a stimulating social setting. Come join us Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm for a variety of academic, health, & wellness opportunities. Programs are FREE for registered members unless indicated otherwise. 7KH 6RPHUVHW &RXQW\ 2IÀFH IRU Aging and Disability Services operates county-operated senior wellness centers and seniors can reach out for help at 1-888-747-1122. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB :RUOGZLGH QRQ SURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQ 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. 5HJLRQDO ZRPHQ ZULWHUV· RUJDQL]DWLRQ QRQSURÀW FRUSRUDWLRQ ZLWK ZULWLQJ 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. Open Mic Reading - Sept. 29, 2-4pm. To become a member or see upcoming events, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. 1RQ SURÀW SURYLGHU RI PHGLFDO dental, behavioral health & educational services. Visit zufallhealth.org for more info or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. -RLQ XV DW RXU %H :HOO %HQHÀW RQ 2FWREHU DQG support healthcare for a new generation. 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