dustries. 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. 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, 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. each month. Please 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 at 11am at the Firemen’s Exempt Hall, 31 Mountain Blvd., (lower level, handicap accessible). 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 in Scratch, Python & robotics, with a strong focus on creativity, collaboration & real-world applications. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed! Please bring an iPad or laptop. Take Your Child to the Library Day-February 7, 10am-2pm This is a national event encouraging the love of reading at your local library. Families are encouraged to bring their children to the library to read & explore together. Special story times throughout the day plus other literacy activities & crafts! Makers Day-March 21, 10am-2pm A celebration of making, tinkering, learning, thinking & doing! Our main event is Purl Power: a partnership with the Gates Avenue Knitters. These experienced, local knitters volunteer time & provide materials so community members of all ages can learn to knit. Get started with a new hobby! For those not interested in knitting, we will have other fun maker activities throughout the day as well-stop by & see what you can make! Adult Programs: Elaine’s Peacock Creative Writers Group-Mondays,10:15am 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. Just bring your ideas - and something to write them down on! Gates Avenue Knitters-Mondays, 1-3pm Join the Gates Ave. Knitting Club (GAK) every Mon., 1pm-3pm! They are happy to help you learn to knit or crochet, or support/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. By focusing on the heart, this practice encourages self-awareness & a connection to one’s inner self. It offers a practical approach to managing stress, reducing anxiety & cultivating better sleep habits. Line Dancing-Fridays,1:30pm An hour of fun music & exercise. Follow Linda as she leads the class through steps & moves. Soundtracks change seasonally, but the choreography remains the same! ABCs of Candy: A Virtual History Talk-Feb. 4, 7:00pm online Explore the history of a variety of different candies, including some around for well over 100 years & some quite new. Conducted alphabetically, discuss a different “sweet” for each letter of the alphabet, but address broader themes, including when & why consumption of candy in the United States increased. Mindful Movement-February 7, 11:30am; March 7, 11:30am An hour long movement class, focusing on breathing, stretching & light aerobic exercise. Some of us have been exercising with our favorite instructor Anita Pacheco for years but newcomers are always welcome. Vermeer’s Love Letters and the New Frick: A Virtual Art Talk February 12, 7:00pm online The Frick Collection reopened & is hosting an intimate exhibition on Vermeer’s Love Letters. To celebrate, 2 works by Vermeer, from Amsterdam & Ireland, will join the Frick’s Mistress and Maid for our viewing pleasure. Mary Vahey will virtually guide us through some of the renovated spaces & other important works by Vermeer. American History Through the Lens of Black Baseball February 21, 11:30am The history of Black baseball is the history of Black America & by proxy, the history of America. Blackball was a cultural phenomenon that reflected the resilience & pride of African Americans in the face of the horrors perpetrated by segregation. David Shuffler leads us through the history of this often overlooked topic. Roy Lichtenstein: A Virtual Art Talk-March 19, 7:00pm online An American Pop Artist, he rose to prominence in the 1960s with work inspired by popular advertising & the comic book style. Much of his work explores the relationship between fine art, advertising & consumerism. He looked back to the artists he admired Cezanne, Mondrian, Picasso & Matisse & parodied the Abstract Expressionists. Join Mary Vahey to learn more about his work before a major exhibition of it is displayed at the Whitney. Spring Gardening presented by the Rutgers Master Gardeners March 25, 6:30pm online Covers all steps to rejuvenating an old garden or creating a new one from scratch. Discuss proper tools & equipment & how to use them, as well as how to Choose & purchase healthy plants. Finally, how to plan a vegetable garden with 3 growing seasons continuing from Mid-Mar. into early Jan. Mrs. Bennett Follows the Army: A 250 th USA Anniversary History Talk-March 28, 11:00am Learn about life as a woman who followed Washington’s Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Spend an hour with Mrs. Bennett, portrayed by Pat Wells & hear about their life. 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 COMMUNITY CALENDAR February • March 2026
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