The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Feb-Mar 2024

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 908-208-400, email info@scbp.org or visit scbp.org SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings are held every Wednesday at noon. Contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 SUMMIT OLD GUARD A group of approx. 300 retired men from all walks of life, residing in the area. We have been presenting programs every Tues. since 1930 & continue to do so today. Programs are presented by representatives in their professions, e.g. doctors,engineers, & held each Tues. at the New Providence Presbyterian Church, 10am-11.30am. All programs presented by experts in their respective fields. We also have many interest groups such as chess, math, technical, & more. Guests are welcome. Remote access available via ZOOM. For more information visit sitesummitoldguard.org. For monthly programs & 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, harvests & delivers organic food for food banks & missions, and a Children’s Garden with plantings & outdoor musical instruments. A new greenhouse for educational purposes & year around growing. Perfect for gardening, bird watching, star gazing or just relaxing & enjoying nature. The Annual Brite Nites October Halloween event will return in 2024. For more information: visit wfafnj.org, or email administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383. 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. 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, all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experiences. First Wed. every month-Lunchtime Networking Group: Delicious Heights in Berkley Heights, 12:30pm. Please email: MarcellaGencarelli1@gmail.com WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail, Warren 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. NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 The Watchung Hills Elks Lodge focuses our help on Veterans and Active Military, Special 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-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; email : wwrotaryclub@gmail.com WOMAN’S CLUB OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS Member of GFWC & NJSFWC. Meetings-Faith Lutheran Church, 524 South St., New Providence. Contact Chris at 908-771-5527 for more information or visit our website: wcbh.webs.com. WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. Regional women writers’ organization & nonprofit corporation with writing groups that meet throughout New Jersey. Its goal is to assist women writers in every phase of the writing process – with critique groups, workshops, & discussions. To become a member, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership Upcoming Events: Winter Gathering - Member Only! Save the Date: Saturday, February 17th for our annual Women Who Write Winter Gathering Brunch, from 1-4PM. Join us: MEMBERSHIP | womenwhowrite LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Art Talks at the Long Hill Library Get your year off to a beautiful & informative start! The Long Hill Township Library, in conjunction with other libraries throughout the MAIN library consortium, will host a series of art talks via Zoom. Mallory Mortilaro, a local art historian & educator, will present “Exciting Discoveries in Art History” on Thurs., Feb. 22, 7pm via Zoom. Mallory herself in the middle of her own art history discovery, uncovered the provenance of a Rodin sculpture sitting in a NJ town hall. This lecture will explore the stories of several different important & valuable works of art. Thurs., Mar. 7, 7pm via Zoom, Mallory will present a talk on “How to Read a Painting.” Have you ever looked at a painting and wished you could understand it more? Lecture will serve as a guide for basic visual analysis, reviewing common symbols & tropes seen in western painting. Join to improve your visual literacy & increase your appreciation of art. We host weekly exercise classes, English as a second language classes, mid-day movies & arts & crafts programs. Story times for children at 10:30 throughout the week & STEM & art programs in the afternoons. See website to learn more about the fun happenings in Long Hill at longhilllibrary.org. To register for programs, please call 908-647-2088. SCLSNJ WARREN / WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES Warren Branch: 42 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ 07059 908-458-8450 Watchung Branch: 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 908-458-8455 SCLSNJ’s Programs For a complete list of programs &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org., and on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. The programs will be hosted virtually & are available to all branches. Most programs request registration. “Walk With Me” by Kate Clifford Larson: Feb. 1, 7-8pm. Explore the life of Fannie Lou Hamer who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful voices of the civil & voting rights movements for African Americans. African Americans in Space Presented by Dr. Bill Thierfelder: Feb. 7, 7-8:30pm. Discover some of the remarkable African Americans who’ve helped shape America’s space program and who’ve introduced millions to the wonders of the Universe. The Tuskegee Airmen - America’s First Black Pilots: Feb. 12, 7-8pm. Explore the history of the formation of the Tuskegee Airmen, the unit’s wartime accomplishments, and the unit’s overall effect on American society. “A Look into Manville’s Past” by Kathryn Quick: Feb. 13, 7-8pm. Learn about Manville’s interesting history and evolution through wonderful photos, stories, and relics from community residents. Art by African Americans - From the Protest of the ‘60s to the Age of Black Lives Matter: Feb. 15, 7-8pm. Celebrate the rich contributions these pioneers made to American culture and examine some of the work that continues to astonish art lovers today. A Look at Black History Through Jazz Presented by Sanford Josephson: Feb. 21, 7-8pm. Explore black history through the lens of jazz with author and editor of Jersey Jazz magazine, Sanford Josephson. Tina Turner-Queen of Rock Presented by Vinnie Bruno: Feb. 27, 7-8:30pm. Explore the life of iconic rocker Tina Turner as she found success in the rhythm and blues, soul, and rock genres in a career that spanned five decades. The Lunch Counter Sit-In Movement of 1960 Presented by Professor Christopher Schmidt: Feb. 28, 7-8pm. Explore this defining moment of the civil rights movement and how it fits into the continuing history of struggles for equal access to public accommodations. “Flight Paths” by Rebecca Heisman: Feb. 29, 7-8pm. Discover some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and understand why migration is so crucial for bird conservation. For add’l assistance, (908) 845-8400. To discover all SCLSNJ has to offer, visit SCLSNJ.org or connect with SCLSNJ on Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP RECREATION 915 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933 908.647.8000 www.longhillnj.gov/recreation/calendar.html 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 warrennj.org/recreation or on Facebook at Warren-NJRec. For more information on events & programs please go to https://www.warrennj.org/175/Recreation a painting and wished you could understand it more? 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