The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition Apr/May 2019

www.theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 83 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Warren Township Chamber of Com- merce meets 4th Thursday of the month, 8am at Warren Municipal Court for breakfast, networking & pre- sentations from experts in various industries. All are welcome! For info about the Chamber, call Evan Tornquist, Chairman at 908-561-9160 or visit www.warrenchamber.com WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Bruno’s Bistro, 116 Moun- tain Blvd, Ext, Warren. For information, contact Adriane Stewart at 908-768- 0264, email adrianejstewart@aol.com or visit www.warrenlionsclub.org. WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registra- tion & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com, meetup.com/ Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER For active adults 60+. Center offers variety of educational, recreational & entertaining activities including wellness programs & health screenings. Open 9am-4pm Monday- Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabilities. For information call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us / senior services / senior programs & services / senior wellness centers / program schedule WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB Meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm, Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Road, Gillette. Educational Coin Club with guest speakers & ‘show and tell’ at meetings. For information, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. NOTE: Young Numismatist Meeting: 6:30pm. WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059 Non-polit- ical, non-sectarian, strictly American Fraternal Order founded “To promote & practice the four cardinal virtues of Char- ity, Justice, Brotherly Love & Fidelity; to promote the welfare & enhance the hap- piness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism & cultivate good fellowship.” Membership open to men & women who are American Citizens, 21 or over & believe in God. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday, 8pm. Hours: M-Sat. 12-9pm, Sun. 10am- 7pm. Meeting Hall, outdoor pavillion, picnic area facilities avail- able for public use for an appropriate donation; non-profits at no charge. For more information contact us at member- ship@elkslodge885.org , call (908) 668-9727 to reserve our facilities or visit www.elkslodge885.org . WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB 55+. Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September to June,11am-2pm, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap accessible), 57 Mountain Blvd, Watchung. Guest speakers, bus trips, fun parties. For information, call Beverly 732-968-7843. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Tuesday, 12 noon at Prezzo Restaurant, 50 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren. For more information about club, call Bob Aznar at 908-755-8724 or email at rara1055@optonline.net. Upcoming Events: Whole Health & Wellness Expo: Satur- day, June 8, 2019, 12:30-4pm, WHRHS. Admission: $10. WOMAN’S CLUB OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS Member of GFWC & NJSFWC. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, YMCA, 550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Call Carol 908-464-2651. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. 908-647-2088 www.longhilllibrary.org . All events free, open to the public & require registration unless otherwise noted. WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908- 754-5554, www.sclsnj.org. All programs FREE. Registration required for most programs. For registration assistance call: 908-458- 8450. Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information visit www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm. NOTE: The Library will be closed April 21, May 12, 22, 26, 27 . FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Construction Zones: (All Ages) April 13, May 25, 11am-2pm. Celebrate Earth Day: (Families) April 22, 3:30-7pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Amazing Seeds: (Grades 1-5) April 3, 7-8pm. Kids Music Round - Pajama Party: (Ages Birth - 4 Years) April 2, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am. Healthy Snacks with ShopRite: (Grades 2-5) April 10, 4-5pm. Let’s Cook: (Grades 3-5) May 14, 4:30-5:15pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: SCLSNJ Teen Community Volunteer Fair: (Ages 12-18) May 4, 1-3pm. Healthy Snacks with ShopRite - Spring into Summer Snacks: (Grades 6-12) May 9, 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Global Power Shifts - New Directions for American Foreign Policy: April 2, 7-8:30pm. Warren in the 1950s: April 10, 7-8:30pm. Spring Cleaning for Life: April 23, 7-8pm. The Beatles & the BBC: May 7, 6:30-8:30pm. Empty Mansions: Huguette Clark - The Spending of a Great American Fortune: May 16, 11am-1pm. Girls Night Out - Women of Motown: May 18, 2-3pm. WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908- 561-0117. Hours Monday-Thursday 10am- 9pm, Friday 10am-4:30pm, Saturday 10am- 4:00pm. All programs FREE. Registration required for most programs. For registration assistance call: 908-458-8455. Program infor- mation subject to change. For complete information visit sclsnj.org . NOTE: Library will be closed May 22, 27. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Bingo with Miss June Mini-Maker Art Space: (Families), April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27, 9:30am - 9pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Creative Hands: (Grades K-2), April 3, May 15, 4:30-5:30pm. Make Your Plate Great: (Grades 2-4), April 23, 4-4:45pm. From Our Farms: (Ages 3-5), May 15, 10-10:45am. The Bees’ Knees: (Grades 2-5), May 21, 4-4:45pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Teen Board Game Night: (Grades 6-12), 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Watchung Mah Jongg Club: Meets every Monday & Tuesday when library is open, 1-5:30pm. Open House during those hours. Knowledge of game required. For information, contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com . Game Night: April 8, 7-8:45pm. Mindful Meditation Techniques: April 13, 11am-Noon. Watchung Writers Group: April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn Basic Hand Sewing Stitches: May 4, 11, 1-2:30pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059, 908- 753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org , www.warrennj.org/ recreation. Recreation Director Joseph Passaro. Meets first Monday of the month (except Feb, July, Sept.) 7pm, Town Hall, 1st Floor, Springdale Conference Room. NOTE: For children, teens and adults in Warren, Green Brook, and Watchung. Register for programs online at warrennj.org/recreation/ register/, in person or via mail. Upcoming Activities: Residents can also check our website for our 2019 Pro- gram & Events Calendar. Spring Tennis Lessons: (Ages 4 Years-Adult) 6 week classes: Starts week of May 13. Lessons open to Warren, Watchung & Green Brook residents. $100 per session. Registration dead- line May 13, 10am. Adult Chair Yoga: 16 week session begins Thursday, April 4, 11am-12pm, Warren Rescue Squad Meeting Room. $50 War- ren Residents, $55 non-resident. Summer Camp Registration: Warren Residents: April 1, 9am for the Playground Program, Teen Camp, Little Kids Camp & Lego Camp. $10 early registration discount available for Warren Residents for the Playground Program & Teen Camp. Watchung & Green Brook residents: May 6, 11am. For more information about the camps visit our website at www.warrennj. org/youth-2/ Jr. Warriors Field Hockey Clinic: (Grades 1-9 from Watchung Hills Regional High School Sending District) Sundays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23, Grades 1-4, 8:30-9:20am (cost $50); Grades 5-9, 9:30-11:00am (cost $75), Duderstadt Turf Field, 16 Dubois Road, Warren. Note: June 2 clinic location is WHRHS, Moun- tain Ave., Field #2. Registration opens April 15, 9am. 34th Annual Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 18. WATCHUNG BOROUGH RECREATION COMMISSION 15 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-756-0080 Ext. 210, Fax 908-757-7027, www.watchungnj.gov . The Com- mission has partnered with Warren, Green Brook & Long Hill Townships to offer many new programs & trips! Click on the Community section of our web page at www.watchungnj.gov to see details of all programs, trips & events being offered! RECREAT ION L I BRAR I E S CLUB S AND S ERV ICE S Marcella Gencarelli – Founder Laurie Gaulke – Coordinator Warren-Watchung Community Calendar . April - May , “Linked” Online