The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Dec 2019-Jan 2020

theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 79 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-sec- tion of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednes- day each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com, meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/ WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER 500 Warrenville Road, Warren. For adults 60+. Operated by Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. Multi-purpose facility offering the opportunity for social engagement, free health screenings, education, exciting events & interesting activities. Visit the center, Monday – Friday, 9am - 4pm. For information call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.co.somerset.nj.us or visit co.somer- set.nj.us to search for 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 & tell’ at meetings. For information, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. NOTE: Young Numis- matist Meeting: 6:30pm. WATCHUNG LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm, Water & Wine Restau- rant, 60 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ. Meeting begins 7:30pm. For informa- tion contact James Clemens at 908- 769-0851 or email: jtclemens113355@ gmail.com & visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/ groups/107083963164505/ 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 infor- mation, call Beverly 732-968-7843. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Tuesday, 12 noon at Prez- zo Restaurant, 50 Mt. Bethel Road, War- ren. For more information about club, call Bob Aznar at 908-755-8724 or email at rara1055@optonline.net. WOMAN’S CLUB OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS Member of GFWC & NJSFWC. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, YMCA, 550 Springfield Ave., Berke- ley Heights. For information about the club call Carol at 908-464-2651 or visit our website: wcbh.webs.com. Upcoming Event: Tuesday, November 19, 12:15pm, For the Love of Choco- late - Interactive workshop on all things chocolate with Eliz- abeth Girouard, certified Holistic Health Coach & Work- place Wellness Ambassador. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. 908-647-2088 longhilllibrary.org . WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-5554, sclsnj.org. All programs FREE. Registration required for most pro- grams. For registration assistance call: 908-458-8450. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete program information visit sclsnj.org/warren.htm. Note: Library will be closed November 28, 29 for Thanksgiving; December 24, 25; January 1. The branch will be open from 9:30am - 5pm December 31, January 20, February 17. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: New Year’s Eve at Noon: (Families with children) Decem- ber 30, 11:30am-12:15pm. “Treasure Island” Presented by the Trilogy Repertory Company: (Families) January 11, 3-3:45pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Read to a Therapy Dog: (Grades K-4) December 16, Jan- uary 13, February 10, 4:30-5:30pm. Pop-Up Storytime: Get Ready for Winter: (Ages 2-5) December 19, 10-10:45m. LEGO® Club: (Grades K-5) December 28, January 25, February 29, 11am-noon. Exploring Tangrams: Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat: (Grades K-5) January 16, 4-4:45pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Teen Craft: Stick Art & Ornaments: (Grades 6-12) Decem- ber 19, 7-8pm. Tween Book Club: “Out of My Mind” by Sharon Draper: (Grades 4-6) January 23, 4-5pm. Teen Life Hacks: Microwave and Mini Fridge Recipes: (Grades 6-12) February 20, 7-8 pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Music Around the World at Christmas Time: December 7, 2-3pm. Special Needs Social Hour: Holiday Games & Party: December 16; Make a Tabletop Snowman : January 7; Make Valentines : February 4, 7-8pm. The Life, Times, & Music of Nat King Cole: February 22, 2-3pm. Amiable Scoundrel: Simon Cameron, Lincoln’s Scan- dalous Secretary of War: February 27, 7-8pm. 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 registra- tion assistance call: 908-458-8455. Pro- gram dates & times subject to change. For complete information visit sclsnj.org . NOTE: The branch will open at noon December 5. Library will be closed November 28, 29 for Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 31, January 1, 20, February 17. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Fairy Village - Scavenger Hunt: (Families with children) January 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 9:30am-9pm, January 10, 11, 17, 18, 9:30am-5pm. Fairy Village: Celebration: (Families with children) Janu- ary 22, 4-5pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Bingo With Miss June: (Ages 4 & up) December 6, Janu- ary 10, February 7, 4-4:30pm. STEAM: (Grades K-5) Paper Tops, December 26; Flextan- gles, January 23; Origami Frogs, February 20, 4-5 pm. Maple Sugaring: (Grades K-4) January 15, 4-5pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) December 5, January 2, February 6, 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Watchung Writers Group: December 5, 12, 19, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 3, 13, 20, 27, 10:30-am-12:30pm. Christmas Traditions: December 14, 2-3pm. Great Expectations: An Overview of Charles Dickens’ Life & Works: February 13, 7:30-8:45pm. Meet George Washington: Presented by Dr. Michael Norris: February 29, 2-3pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, 908-753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908- 757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org , warrennj.org/recre- ation. Recreation Director Joseph Passaro. Recreation Advisory Committee meets first Monday of the month (except Feb, May, July, Sept.) 7pm, Town Hall, 1st Floor, Springdale Conference Room. NOTE: For children, teens & adults in Warren, Green Brook, & Watchung. Register for programs online at warrennj.org/recreation/ regis- ter/, in person or via mail. Residents can also check our website for our 2019 Pro- gram & Events Calendar. Upcoming Activities: Adult Co-ed Volleyball - Mondays through June 8, 7- 10pm, Warren Central School. For information email Mike Rotolo at Michael.rotolo1@gmail.com. Adult Men’s Bas- ketball - Mondays through June 8, 6-10pm, Warren Middle School. For information email Eric Cheshire at echesh37@aol.com Letters to Santa - Accepting letters from Warren residents through December 13, 4pm. Drop off letters at red mailbox in front of Town Hall or mail to; “Santa” Warren Township Recreation, 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ 07059. Your child will receive a handwritten reply after December 13. Please include return address. No stamp needed! Volun- teers needed: wtrec.ivolunteer.com/ santa_004 Winter Festival Bonfire & Fireworks! – January 11, 2020 (rain date January 18), 4-7pm, Municipal Complex Baseball Field Area off Bardy Road. FREE EVENT. Volunteer: wtrec.ivolunteer.com/bonfire_004; Sponsor: warrennj.org/ donation-sponsorship/ RECREAT ION L I BRAR I E S CLUB S AND S ERV ICE S Marcella Gencarelli – Founder Laurie Gaulke – Coordinator Community Calendar . NOVEMBER - december - january , WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908- 561-0117. H urs Monday-Thursday 10am- 9pm, Friday 10am-4:30pm, Satur ay 10am- 4:00pm. All programs FREE. Registration required for most programs. For registra- tion assistance call: 908-458-8455. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete information visit sclsnj.org . NOTE: The bra nch will op en at noon Decem- ber 5. Library will be closed November 28, 29 for Thanksgiving December 24, 25, 31, January 1, 20, February 17.