RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 908-526-6295 A wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth- based clubs to live cooking classes, completely FREE & open to the public. For more info, visit somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us. 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 908-218-4300, 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 Thurs., 7pm. Call Ken Schaefer at 732-3566148 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. Annual Brite Nites event in Oct., consists of carved & lighted pumpkins & other themed displays. 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.-Fri. (not Wed.) at 10:30am for a themed story time & craft. This interactive program builds early literacy skills through books, movement & activities. Rhyme Time Storytime (Ages 0-2) Wed. at 10:30am. A program for our youngest patrons! Enjoy 20 minutes of songs, fingerplays, & simple stories. Read to a Dog Storytime with Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Sept. 20 & Oct. 18 at 10:30am. Join us for Storytime with a therapy dog from Creature Comfort. Listen to a few stories & hang out with the dogs! Participants will have a chance to sit independently & read to one of the dogs. Kids Art Class Oct. 9 at 3:45pm. Participants will create an art piece inspired by the Passaic River. Come out & express your creativity while trying a new art style! Adult Programs: Italian Conversation Group-Tues. at 1pm from 9/9-10/14. Our experienced instructor Gail leads all levels of Italian learners through exercises & conversation. Prepare for a trip abroad, polish up college Italian, or remember the language your parents spoke at home! Virtual History Talk: Andrew Carnegie – From Steel to the Building of Libraries Wed., Sept. 10 at 7pm on zoom. Enjoy a virtual history talk spanning Andrew Carnegie’s rise from a businessman perfecting low-cost steel production, through the 1892 Homestead Strike & eventual selling of his steel company & ending in his philanthropic contributions to the building of over 2,500 libraries. Presented by Rick Feingold. Collage Journal Workshop for Teens and Adults-Sat., Sept. 13 at 11am. Start the school year off with a new vision journal or just begin making one for yourself to stay focused on your dreams & life journey. Collage & Zine artist Kara DJ will help you create your own collage journal with mixed media stickers & papers. Get inspired to write more and journal more! Gardening with Perennials presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners. Tues., Sept. 16 at 7pm on zoom. Enjoy your garden more by learning all about perennials, including where & how to use them, when to plant & divide, & how to care for them. Sound Bath with Genevieve Deely-Mon., Sept. 29 at 6:30pm. Reiki & Sound Healing Practitioner Genevieve Deely presents an introductory Crystal Sound Bowl Meditation session. Using soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls and intuitive energy work, this class will promote relaxation, balance & overall well-being. Guitar Concert with Ana Maria Rosado-Sat., Oct.4 at 11am. The beautiful music of Ana Maria Rosado, a guitarist who has performed contemporary & Latin American music around the world! What Makes Magic… Magic?-Sun., Oct. 26 at 2pm. Not your typical magic show: it actually defines, explains & demonstrates the 5 key elements of why magic is so much fun to watch…& do. Featuring the highest quality sleight of hand magic, plus unique stories & interesting “behind-the curtain” information from presenter Bill Wisch’s full-time career. Concert with Ellen LaFurn Trio-Sun., Nov. 2 at 1:30pm. Vocalist Ellen LaFurn, accompanied by Ron Naspo on bass & Vic Cenicola on guitar, will treat the audience to songs from the 1930s-1950s including songs from Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway, Judy Garland, Jo Stafford, Fred Astaire, & many others. Community Shred It Day-Sat., Nov. 8 from 10am-1pm. Hosted by the Friends of the Library, this fundraiser for the library doubles as an opportunity for you to securely dispose of your confidential and personal documents. 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 Some programs require registration. Visit SCLSNJ.org to view times/dates and to register today. 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 a spring tree craft, an interactive storytime with a princess, and a wildlife show featuring live animals and feeding demonstrations. Adults can attend a viewing party for *Hofheimer: The Family and its Legacy*, celebrate Warren Library’s 30th anniversary, and join a hybrid book discussion of *The Personal Librarian* by Marie Benedict. A Rutgers Master Gardener will answer plant-related questions at the Plant Help Desk. Additional programs include a Chinese tea and dessert pairing and a summer body scrub workshop. 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 storytime, a wildlife show, and hands-on crafts such as button making and marble runs. Teens & Adults can earn service hours through volunteer afternoons, while adults can join writing groups, book discussions, and craft workshops like wine glass painting and wine charm making. Additional offerings include Qigong meditation, drop-in tech help, and a Plant Help Desk with a Rutgers Master Gardener. For more information, call (908) 845-8400, visit SCLSNJ.org, or connect on Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube. Passport services are available by appointment. 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 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 WarrenNJRec or Instagram at warrentownshiprecreationnj.For more information on events & programs visit www.warrennj.org/175/Recreation. RECREATION LIBRARIES theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sept • Oct • Nov 2025
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