A wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth- based clubs to live cooking classes, completely FREE & open to the public. For more info, visit somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us. SOMERSET COUNTY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Special interest group of the Somerset County Business Partnership. Networking & presentations from experts in various industries. For more info about the Chamber, call 908-218-4300, email info@scbp.org, or visit scbp.org. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER Warrenbrook Senior Center 500 Warrenville Road, Warren, NJ Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers offer a nutritionally-balanced lunch (4 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 & a stimulating social setting. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm for a variety of opportunities. Programs are FREE for registered members unless indicated otherwise. The Somerset County Office for Aging & Disability Services operates county-operated senior wellness centers & seniors can reach out for help at 1-888-747-1122. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A member of Toastmasters International. Have you ever wished for the ability to be an effective public speaker? Here is your chance to learn important skills while practicing them & having a little fun at the same time. Join us for our weekly online meetings every Wed. at noon. Call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or email dad356@optonline.net for more information. SUMMIT OLD GUARD A group of ~300 retired men, residing in the area. Every Tues. since 1930 we have been presenting programs by experts & representatives in their professions, e.g. doctors & engineers. Held ea. Tues. at the New Providence Presbyterian Church, 10am-11:30am. We also have many interest groups such as chess, math, technical & more. Guests welcome. Remote access via ZOOM. For more info visit sitesummitoldguard.org. For monthly programs & ZOOM access, email us at info@summitoldguard.org. WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM 197 Mountain Ave., Warren, NJ A 501(c)(3) organization consisting of a Community Garden, a Giving Garden that grows, harvests & delivers organic food for food banks & missions, a raised bed Senior Garden & a Children’s Garden with plantings & outdoor musical instruments. We also have a greenhouse for educational purposes, hydroponic garden testing & year round growing. Perfect for bird watching, star gazing or just relaxing & enjoying nature. For more info, visit wfafnj.org or email administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Visit warrennj.org for information & meeting agenda. First ever First ever exclusive Connection Magazines sponsored town-wide event coming in June...get ready to eat! WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Bruno’s Bistro, 116 Mountain Blvd, Extension. For more information, contact Mark Claxton at markclax4@gmail.com or visit warrenlionsclub.org. WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women in industries of all sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of fields & experiences. WWB Women in Business Inspirational Leadership Luncheon-meets 3rd Wed. ea. month. Email: MarcellaGencarelli1@gmail.com. WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ A benevolent organization dedicated to service in our communities & our Country with more than 1.1 million members & over 2100 lodges nationwide. The Watchung Hills Elks Lodge focuses our help on Veterans & Active Military, Special Needs Children & Youth Groups. Make a difference in your community & become an Elk! Contact Membership@elkslodge885.org or stop by the Lodge. Our Meeting Hall, Outdoor Pavilion & picnic facilities are available for rental-call 908-668-9727. Don’t miss any Lodge 885 events-visit our online calendar! Follow or like us on Facebook and help get the word out! WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB A social club comprised of members, aged 55+, from Watchung & other towns. Club provides varied opportunities to foster social interaction, create positive learning experiences, & encourage fun for all members & guests. We hold regular meetings on the 2nd Wed. of each month, 11am-1pm at St. Mary’s Stony Hill Church’s Parish Center. Activities include trips, guest speakers, a pizza party & typically a June luncheon. For information, please contact Mary Oborne at 908-625-8959 (maryoborne@yahoo.com) or Tony Perrucci at 908-963-1748 (tony26098@verizon.net). LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY For more information on clubs, events or programs, visit LongHillLibrary.org. Children’s Programs: Storytime (Ages 2-6) Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 10:30am Join us for a themed storytime & craft. This interactive program builds early literacy skills through books, movement, & activities. Rhyme Time Storytime (Ages 0-2) Wednesdays, 10:30am A program for our youngest patrons! Enjoy 20 minutes of songs, fingerplays, & simple stories. Hackaneers Coding Club (Grades 3-8) Saturdays, 1pm An engaging, beginner-friendly coding club led by experienced high school coding instructors. Each session introduces core programming concepts through fun, hands-on projects. My First Book Club (Ages 5-8) April 8 & May 13, 4pm Join us on a reading adventure as we discuss a different book every month! Books and snacks are provided. Kids Book Club (Ages 8-12) April 15 & May 20, 4pm Come join our book club where we’ll discuss a new book each month, do an activity, and share a snack! Comic Book Club (Ages 6-12) April 29 & May 27, 4pm Calling all graphic novel, manga, and comic book fans! Join us to follow fun tutorials, design your own comics, share favorite books, and enjoy snacks along the way. Read to a Dog Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy April 18 & May 16, 10:30am Join us for storytime with a therapy dog from Creature Comfort. Listen to a few stories and hang out with the dogs! Participants will have a chance to sit independently and read to one of the dogs. Adult Programs: Elaine’s Peacock Creative Writers Group-Mondays,3:30pm The reboot of this creative writing group in memory of library patron Elaine Shaub. Offers writing prompts, gentle critiques & lively discussions on writing craft. No experience needed. Gates Avenue Knitters-Mondays, 1-3pm Learn to knit or crochet, as well as enjoy the company of those who are already skilled in either medium. Heartfulness Meditation Wed., 6:30pm (lg group); Sat., 11:30am (indiv) A simple yet profound practice that helps individuals achieve a deeper sense of relaxation, inner calm & emotional balance. Line Dancing-Fridays,1:30pm An hour of fun music & exercise. Follow Linda as she leads the class through steps & moves. Soundtracks change seasonally. Mary Cassat: An American in Paris-April 8, 7pm online Celebrating her, a pioneering American Impressionist, on the 100th anniversary of her death! It is through her influence that the Metropolitan Museum of Art has a rich Impressionist collection. Presented by Mary Vahey. Baseball in 9 Innings-April 14 at 7pm online Learn fun facts about the interesting & varied background & history of America’s game, from its inception to strange superstitions,& the “seventh inning stretch.” Concert: Randos-April 18 at 1pm Local Gillette band Randos share classic rock covers. America: Songs of Patriotism, Praise, & Protest-April 19, 2pm Celebrating USA 250th Anniversary, presented as part of the vital fabric that weaves our differences into our distinct strength. Alex Prizgintas will explain & perform key hymns, noble anthems of patriotism, & tunes of solidarity & resistance. Mindful Movement-April 25, 11:30am Movement class, focusing on breathing, stretching & light aerobics. Marcel Duchamp: The Alchemist of the Avant-Garde April 28, 7pm online; Duchamp’s imagination was aroused by elements of Cubism, Surrealism, & even Pop Art. Come learn from Janet Mandel about his innovative works & the shock waves they produced, while his retrospective is on display at the Museum of Modern Art. Financial Planning Workshop-April 30, 6:30pm Gail Abrams, Pres. of Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC, will explain recent & upcoming tax law changes following the “Big Beautiful Bill,” & share practical strategies to help seniors reduce taxes, while protecting their retirement savings. Flower Arranging with Bee Lee Blooms-May 3, 2pm Bring a mason jar or similar (nothing larger) & learn how to arrange tulips as a beautiful center piece. This program is extremely popular & fills quickly. Public Gardens, presented by the Rutgers Master Gardeners May 4, 6:15pm online; Covers a range of gardens from pocket sized to multi-acre arboretums. A list of all local gardens will be distributed. The Dog Days of Summer-May 20, 7pm online From “breaking the ice” to “a wild goose chase,” these seemingly illogical expressions fill everyday language. Explore the strange & varied origins of a range of English language idioms & sayings. Presented by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. Crossroads of the Revolution: The War of Independence in NJ May 23, 11am; In celebration of the USA 250th Anniversary, Pat Wells shares NJ’s essential role in the War of Independence during the 1776-1781 period. Militias, Continentals, Red Coats, & Hessians all camped, fought, & passed through here. SCLSNJ WARREN / WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES Warren: 42 Mountain Blvd., 908-458-8450 Watchung: 12 Stirling Road, 908-458-8455 Visit SCLSNJ.org for times/dates & to register. The Warren Branch: Kids can explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through hands-on building activities, with parental supervision required. Families can enjoy seasonal events. See websites for details. Adults can enjoy events & programs as well. See websites. The Watchung Branch: Kids can enjoy interactive storytimes and music sessions provide opportunities for movement, songs, and bonding. Older kids can enjoy Bingo, LEGO® challenges, and STEAM activities like Snap Circuits and Ozobot coding. Families can participate in seasonal events as well. See websites. Teens & Adults can earn service hours through volunteering while adults can join writing groups, book discussions, & craft workshops like wine glass painting & wine charm making. Additional offerings include Qigong meditation, drop-in tech help, & a Plant Help Desk with a Rutgers Master Gardener. For more info, call (908) 845-8400, visit SCLSNJ.org, or connect on FB, Instagram, X, or YouTube. Passport services available by appt. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP RECREATION 915 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 908-647-8000 www.longhillnj.gov/recreation/calendar.html WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION 908-753-8000 recreation@warrennj.org Warren Township offers many programs & events for Residents. You can sign up & pay for various programs including tennis lessons & summer camp through Community Pass. Events are free to the public. To stay up to date on all programs & events, visit warrennj.org/recreation or on Facebook at WarrenNJRec or Instagram at warrentownshiprecreationnj. RECREATION LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 to foster social interaction, create positive learning experi COMMUNITY CALENDAR April • May 2026
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