The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 67 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization 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. SUMMIT OLD GUARD Group of nearly three hundred retired men who live locally, presents pro- grams every Tuesday (since 1930) 10- 11:30am. Programs cover a wide range of interest & are presented by experts in their representative fields. Usually meet in New Providence Municipal Building but currently, and until further notice, meetings are virtual. For more infor- mation about the group, its members & current programs visit www. summitoldguard.org 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: For information, call Bill Sondberg at 908-754-8915. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: For more in- formation 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 & presentations from experts in various industries. All are welcome! For info about the Chamber visit wtccweb.wixsite.com/warrenchamber 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 . 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 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 Numisma- tist Meeting: 6:30pm. WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059 Non-political, non-sectarian, strictly Amer- ican Fraternal Order founded “To pro- mote & practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love & Fidelity; to promote the welfare & enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism & cultivate good fellowship.” Membership open to men & women who are American Citizens, 21 or over & believe in God. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday, 8pm. Hours: M-Sat. 12-9pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Meeting Hall, outdoor pavillion, picnic area fa- cilities available for public use for an appropriate donation; non-profits at no charge. For more information contact us at membership@elkslodge885.org , call 908-668-9727 to reserve our facilities or visit elkslodge885.org . 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 LIBRARIES SCLSNJ WARREN/WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES Warren Branch: 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-5554 Watchung Branch: 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 908-561-0117 SCLSNJ’s Programs Registration required most programs. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete list of program infor- mation &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org. For Registration assistance in Warren call 908-458-8450; Watchung call 908-458-8455 Important Notice: Library is still in process of transitioning into offering more in-person programs. Programs listed are either virtual or at the Library - location is noted at end of each program listing. NOTE: Library Closings - Warren Township Branch: December 24-26; January 1. Watchung Branch: December 24-25; January 1. WARREN TOWNSHIP BRANCH FAMILY PROGRAMS Winter Wonderland: Music, Bub - ble, and Comedy Show, December 14, 10:30-11:10am (virtual) Mammal Mania, January 8, 10:30-11:30am. (Library) Special Storytime With Author Aleksandra Starling: Healthy Habits, January 13, 4:30-5:15pm. (virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Hour of Code: Flappy Game: (Grades 2-5) December 8, 4-5pm (virtual) Holiday Songs Around the World: (Ages birth - 9 years & caregivers), December 11, 3-3:45pm (Library) Early Reader Book Club: (Grades K-2) December 13, 4:30-5:15pm (Library) STEAM: Good Vibrations: (Grades K-5) December 27, 4:30-5:15pm (Library) TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS Tween Library Club: (Grades 4-6) December 2, 6-7pm (Library) Upcycling DIY Craft: Cell Phone Holder: (Grades 6-12) December 8, 5-5:30pm (virtual) Teen Leadership Committee: (Grades 6-12) December 9, 6-7pm (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon - Present- ed by Janet Cohen Mandel: December 1, 7-8pm (virtual) 'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Gold - en Age - Presented by Steve Darnall: December 13, 7-8pm (virtual) Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: Reenacted by The Ameri - can Historical Theater: January 13, 7-8pm (virtual) January Organizing Jumpstart: A 10 Day Declutter Challenge - Presented by Jamie Novak: January 19, 7-8pm (virtual) Covered Bridges of New Jersey, Past and Present: A Virtual Tour of New Jersey's Covered Bridges: January 24, 7-8pm (virtual) WATCHUNG BRANCH FAMILY PROGRAMS Winter Wonderland: Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: December 14, 10:30-11:10am (virtual) Special Storytime With Author Aleksandra Starling: Healthy Habits: January 13, 4:30-5:15pm (virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Hour of Code: Flappy Game: (Grades 2-5) December 8, 4-5pm (virtual) Bingo With Miss June: (Ages 4 & up) December 10, 4-4:30pm (Library) STEAM It's About Time: (Grades K-5) December 14, 4:30- 5:15pm (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Leadership Committee: (Grades 6-12) December 7, 6-7pm (Library) Upcycling DIY Craft: Cell Phone Holder: (Grades 6-12) December 8, 5-5:30pm (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon - Present- ed by Janet Cohen Mandel: December 1, 7-8pm (virtual) Mahjong: December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28; 1-4pm (Library) Book Discussion: "Flight of the Sparrow - A Novel of Early America" by Amy Belding Brown: December 9, 6:30-7:45pm (Library) 'Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age - Presented by Steve Darnall: December 13, 7-8pm (virtual) Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: Reenacted by The Ameri - can Historical Theater: January 13, 7-8pm (virtual) January Organizing Jumpstart: A 10 Day Declutter Challenge - Presented by Jamie Novak: January 19, 7-8pm (virtual) Covered Bridges of New Jersey, Past and Present: A Virtual Tour of New Jersey's Covered Bridges: January 24, 7-8pm (virtual) NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2022