The Connections Warren-Watching Edition Sep/Oct/Nov 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 55 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 CLUBS & SERVICES RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY “Linked” Online Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES,310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am- Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or resi- dents can bring sample of problem to the office on Mill - town Road or email complete description of problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. For more informa- tion visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speak- ing presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon at Ber- nards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit speechmeisters.org NOTE: All meetings are virtu- al until further notice. 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 informa- tion call Bill Sondberg at 908-754-8915. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit warrennj.org for infor- mation and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online NOTE: Warren Township Cham- ber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month via Zoom for networking & presentations from experts in various indus- tries. All are welcome! For info about the Chamber visit warrenchamber.com WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for pro- fessional women from all in- dustries & sizes. Looking for diverse cross-section of in- dustries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednes- day each month 12:30pm , Wa- ter & Wine Ristorante Taverna , 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com, meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/ WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER 500 Warrenville Road, Warren. For adults 60+. Operated by Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services. Multi-purpose facility offering opportunity for social engage- ment, free health screenings, education, exciting events & in- teresting activities. For information call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.co.somerset.nj.us or visit co.somerset. nj.us to search for senior services, senior programs & ser- vices, 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 Numis- matist Meeting: 6:30pm. Upcoming Meetings : September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1. WATCHUNG HILLS ELKS LODGE #885 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059 Non-political, non-sectarian, strictly American Fraternal Order founded “To promote & practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love & Fidelity; to promote the welfare & enhance the happi- ness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patrio - tism & 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, pic- nic area facilities available for public use for an appropriate donation; non-profits, no charge. For more information con - tact us at membership@elkslodge885.org, call 908-668-9727 to reserve our facilities or visit elkslodge885.org. WATCHUNG LION’S CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm, Water & Wine Restaurant , 60 Stir- ling Road, Watchung, NJ. Meeting begins 7:30pm. For information contact James Cle- mens at 908-769-0851 or email: jtclemens113355@gmail.com & visit us on Facebook: groups/107083963164505/ WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Zoom meetings every Tuesday, noon. For more information call Bob Aznar at 908-755- 8724 or email at 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. For information about the club call Carol at 908-464-2651 or visit our website: wcbh.webs. com. Upcoming Meetings: Sept. 15: Steven Knapp discuss- es his novel “The Bones of Saint Pierre” ; Oct. 20: Fall Harvest Festival Fundraiser . For more information call 908-771-5527; Nov. 17: A conversation with Major Angie Devanney. LIBRARIES LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette. 908-647-2088 longhilllibrary.org . SCLSNJ WARREN/WATCHUNG LIBRARY BRANCHES SCLSNJ’s Virtual Explore fromHome Branch All programs listed are virtual unless oth- erwise indicated. Registration required. Programs subject to change. For complete list of programs & more information cisit SCLSNJ.org NOTE : Library will be closed September 6, 7; November 26. On November 27 Warren Township branch will be open 9:30am – 5pm; Watchung branch will be closed. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Special Outdoor Program - Dances From Spain: October 3, 10:30-11:30am., Warren Twp. branch, 42 Mountain Bou- levard, Warren Twp. Halloween Magic Show : October 6, 6:30-7:15pm; Octo- ber 31, 1-1:45pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Music and Movement: (Ages birth - 3 years & their caregiv- ers) September 8, 30; 10:30-11am; October 10, 11-11:45am. Zumba® for Kids: (Grades K-4) September 12, 2-2:45pm, September 29, 4-4:45pm. Toddler Sing with Pat: (Ages 18 months - 3 years & their caregivers) September 15; October 13, 27; 10:30-11am. Puppet Time: (Ages 2-5 years & their caregivers) Septem- ber 16, 23; October 21, 28; 10-10:25am. Music With Ms. Jenni (Ages birth - 3 years & their caregiv- ers) September 19; October 17; 10-10:45am. Hour of Code: (Grades 2-5) Dance Party -September 21, 4-5pm; Monster High - October 19, 4-5pm. Music With Miss Donna: (Ages birth - 5 years & their care- givers) September 22; October 6, 20,10:30-11am. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: (Grades 3-8) October 3, 1-1:45pm. Kids Vote for Books: Garden State Children’s Book Awards: (Grades 2-5) October 14, 4:30-5:15pm. TWEENS & TEENS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Mixed-Media Collage Characters: (Grades 6-12) Septem- ber 15, 6-7:30pm. Python Programming with Turtle: (Grades 5-8) Septem- ber 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 3:15-4:15pm. Young Adult Crossover Club: (Grades 6-12) The Call of the Wild by Jack London , September 29, 6-7pm. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen , October 27, 6-7pm. SAT Strategy: (Entering Grades 6-12) October 7, 4-6pm. Magic Workshop Series: (Grades 6-12) Part One: October 10, 10:30-11:30am; Part Two: October 24, 10:30-11:30am. Understanding the College Essay: (Grades 6-12) October 29, 7-8 pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Early Childhood Health & Community Resources: (Parents/Caregivers) September 12, 10-11am. The Sound of Music Lecture - Presented by Jeff Kamp: September 22, 7-8pm. Women Painters in Paris: Cassatt, Morisot, and Valadon - Presented by Janet Cohen Mandel: September 30, 7-8pm. Halloween: A Haunted History - Presented by Kevin Woyce: October 19, 7-8pm. RECREATION WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, 908-753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org , warrennj.org/rec- reation. 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/recre- ation/ register/, in person or via mail. Check website for 2020 Program & Events Calendar. Marcella Gencarelli – Founder Laurie Gaulke – Coordinator