The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2023

SOMERSET COUNTY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Special interest group of the Somerset County Business Partnership. Meets every 4th Thursday of the month at Somerset Hills Hotel, Warren for breakfast, networking & presentations from experts in various industries. For more info about the Chamber call 908-208-400, email info@scbp.org or visit scbp.org/participate/warren-chamber/ SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization 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. SUMMIT OLD GUARD Group of approximately 300 retired men from all walks of life and residing in the general area. The Old Guard has been presenting programs every Tuesday since 1930 & continues to do so today. The programs are presented by representatives in their professions, e.g. doctors, engineers, etc. and are held each Tuesday, at the New Providence Presbyterian Church starting at 10.00-11.30 am. In Dec. the programs presented will include a talk on the Colonization of Mars, Morris Habitat for Humanity and the war in Ukraine. All programs will be presented by experts in their respective fields. In addition to our programs, we have many interest groups such as chess, math, technical, and more. Remote access is also available via ZOOM. For more info visit our web site www.summitoldguard.org Monthly list of our programs and ZOOM access, email info@summitoldguard.org WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM 197 Mountain Ave., Warren A 501(c)(3) organization consisting of a Community Garden, a Giving Garden that grows organic produce for food banks & missions, and a Children’s Garden with plantings and outdoor musical instruments. A new greenhouse for educational classes and year around growing. Perfect for gardening, bird watching, star gazing or just relaxing or enjoying nature. Annual Brite Nites Halloween event takes place in October. For more information, visit wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383. 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: Meets first Wednesday of each month. For information, call Bill Sundburg at 908-754-8915. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: For more information call Bill Sundburg 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 LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Bruno’s Bistro, 116 Mountain Blvd, Ext, Warren. For information, contact Adriane Stewart at 908-768-0264, email adrianejstewart@aol.com or visit www.warrenlionsclub.org COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY - MARCH 2023 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail Warren, NJ 07059 The Elks is a benevolent organization dedicated to service in our communities and our Country with more than 1.1 million members and over 2100 lodges nationwide. The Watchung Hills Elks Lodge focuses our help in three main areas. We support our Veterans and Active Military, Special Children, And Youth Groups. Make a Difference in your community and become an Elk! Contact Membership@elkslodge885.org Or stop by the Lodge. Our Meeting Hall, Outdoor Pavilion and Picnic facilities are available for rental call 908-668-9727. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Club meets FIRST & THIRD TUESDAYS of each month, 12 noon, Prezzo’s Restaurant, Warren. For more information contact Bob Aznar, 908-755-8724; rara1055@optonline.net WOMAN’S CLUB OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS Member of GFWC & NJSFWC. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month,12pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 524 South St., New Providence. Contact Chris at 908-771-5527 for more information or visit our website: wcbh.webs.com. Upcoming Events: General Meetings at 12pm at Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence on February 21. The speaker, Albie Ashbrook, will give a presentation on Travels to Ukraine. SCLSNJ WARREN/ WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES Warren Branch: 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-458-8450 Watchung Branch: 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 908-458-8455 The programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. Black Scientists We Should Know : Feb 1, 7-8:30pm The Most Fascinating, Obscure Figure in American History – Benjamin Lay, Abolitionist : Feb 6, 7-8pm Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune – The Link to our Past, Present, and Future: February 7, 7-8pm Bessie Coleman – Fly! Bessie, Fly! Performed by Daisy Century from American Historical Theater : Feb 8, 7-8pm The Legacy of Harry and Harriette Moore : Feb 9, 7-8pm Chocolate Lover’s Desserts – A Virtual Bake-Along: Feb 13, 7-8:30pm Advanced Care Planning – Wills and Healthcare Proxies Made Simple : Feb 15, 7-8pm Motown – Music That Moved the World : Feb 16, 7-8pm The Harlem Renaissance – Courage, Grace and Vision : Feb 21, 7-8pm Jesse Owens – A Life in American History : Feb 22, 7pm Overview of Atrial Fibrillation – February is Heart Month : Feb 23, 7-8pm The Food and the Folks of the Great Migration : Feb 27, 7-8pm Self-Care Advocate – 7 Steps to Prevent Chronic Disease : Feb 28, 7-8pm Wayward Women Travelers : March 1, 7-8pm Rosie’s Mom - Forgotten Women of the First World War : March 2, 7-8pm Misty Landscapes - A Virtual Photo Tour of Ireland : March 6, 7-8pm How High is the Glass Ceiling? - Reflections on the History of Women and the Presidency : March 7, 7-8pm My Journey into the World of Victorian Women Doctors : March 8, 7-8pm The Fascinating Career of Dock Ellis - ‘70s Baseball Legend and Cult Hero : March 9, 7-8pm Mary Anning on England’s Jurassic Coast - Life and Times of the World’s First Female Paleontologist : Mar 15, 7-8pm Women of New York : March 16, 7-8pm Betty White - A Lifetime of Laughter : March 20, 7-8pm “The Silver Swan: In Search of Doris Duke” by Sallie Bingham : March 21, 7-8pm Hanging Henry Wirz - Andersonville Prison and War Crimes During the Civil War : March 22, 7-8pm “The Life and Legacy of Rosemary, the Hidden Kennedy Daughter” by Kate Clifford Larson : March 23, 7-8pm The Continued Rise of Women in U.S. Politics - Barriers, Progress, and Looking Ahead : March 27, 7-8pm Songs of Emigration - Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music : March 29, 7-8pm Art Around the World - The Van Gogh Museum: March 30, 7-8:30pm LONG HILL TOWNSHIP RECREATION Recreation Basketball (Long Hill Residents Only); Boys & Girls Grades 1-8 Location: Millington & Central Schools; Begins Nov 12 - Saturdays Register Via Community Pass; $135 after Nov. 1 Adult Basketball (18+); Adult Open Play; Thursday Nights through 5/4/23; 7:30pm-9:00pm; Central School Old Gym; Residents: $20/ $30 Non- Resident Register Via Community Pass WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION (908)753-8000 recreation@warrennj.org Warren Township offers many different programs & events for residents throughout the year. Residents 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 please visit www.warrennj.org/recreation or follow us on Facebook at Warren-NJRec. Mondays - Men’s Pick up Basketball, Co-Ed Volleyball and Adult Chair Yoga all require registration LIBRARIES RECREATION PAGE 51

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