The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb-March 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY – MARCH theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 51 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY NOTE: Office is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of online events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our online offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu . SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organiza - tion which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held virtually every Wednesday at noon via Zoom. For sign on information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. WARREN SENIORS Warren Senior Bus: Runs Wednesdays only. Bus is FREE & available to all Warren Seniors. Call Somerset County Transportation for reservations: 1-800-246-0527 or 908-231-7115. Warren Senior Club: NOTE: All Meetings Cancelled Due To Covid-19. For information, call Bill Sondberg at 908-754-8915. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: NOTE: All Meetings Cancelled Due To Covid-19. For more information call Bill Sondberg at 908-754-8915. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online NOTE: Warren Township Chamber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month via Zoom for networking & presen- tations from experts in various industries. All are welcome! For info about the Chamber visit warrenchamber.com WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for diverse cross-section of industries & experiences. Virtual luncheon 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm. Please email Marcella at Mgencarelli@lakelandbank.com or Laurie at laurie.mg96@gmail.com WARRENBROOK SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 500 Warrenville Road, Warren. For adults 60+. Operated by Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. Multi-purpose facility offering opportunity for social engagement, free health screenings, education, exciting events & interesting activities. For information call 908-753-9440, email agingwarrenbrook@co.somerset.nj.us or visit co.somerset.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 Numismatist Meeting: 6:30pm. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Zoom meetings every Tuesday, noon. For more information call Bob Aznar at 908-755-8724 or email: rara1055@optonline.net LIBRARIES LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette. 908-647-2088 longhilllibrary.org SCLSNJ WARREN/WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES Warren Branch: 42 Mountain Boule- vard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-5554 Watchung Branch: 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 908-561-0117 SCLSNJ’s Virtual Explore from Home Branch All programs listed are virtual unless otherwise indicated. Registration required. Programs subject to change. For complete list of programs & more information visit SCLSNJ.org NOTE: Library hours subject to change. Watchung Branch closed February 15 & Warren Twp. Branch will be open limited hours 10am – 6pm. Virtual Family Programs Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: March 9, 4:30-5:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4652088. Meet the Author: Debbie Levy - Writing RBG : March 10, 1-2pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644913. Virtual Children’s Programs Meet Dr. King: (Grades K-5) February 1, 6:30-7:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4651445. Chinese Knots and Paper Cutting Workshop: (Grades 3 & up) February 10, 6:30-7:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4646912. George Washington Carver and Friends: (Grades Pre-K - 5) February 12, 3-3:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4651449. Let It Shine: The American Civil Rights Movement 1955-1968: (Grades 3&up) February 23, 4:30-5:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4651456. Meet the Author: Gordon Korman: (Grades 2 & up) February 24, 1-1:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644903. Spin, Pop, Boom: (Grades 2 & up) March 4, 6:30-7:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4650066. Virtual Tween and Teen Programs Meet the Author: Rita Williams-Garcia: (Grades 6-12) February 2, 1-2pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4674792. Art Workshop: Creating Texture and Effects: (Grades 6-12) March 3, 5-6:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4717977. Intro to Robotics: Storm the Castle: (Grades 6-12) March 11, 5-6:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4674784. Virtual Adult Programs Overcoming Chronic Pain: Dr. Gene Ketselman: February 5, 3-4pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4644399. Meet the Author: Caroline Fraser: February 8, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4562172. James Joyce and Literary Modernism: March 10, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4531198. Immune Health: Presented by Dr. Cedrick Batchateu: March 12, 2-3:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4703444. New Jersey’s Role in Computing History: Presented by Evan Koblentz; March 29, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4590392. RECREATION WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, 908-753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org , warrennj.org/recreation. Recreation Director Joseph Passaro. Recreation Advisory Committee meets first Wednesday of the month (except Feb March, 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/ register/, in person or via mail. Check website for Program & Events calendar. Marcella Gencarelli – Founder Laurie Gaulke – Coordinator