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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somer- set County: Somerset Hills YMCA, con- tact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704- 0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, con- tact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For additional informa- tion contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP (formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group) Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-sec- tion of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Rd., Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http:// www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/ ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908- 526-2335. Nonprofit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual violence, cancer screening & more. Visit www.zufallhealth.org for more informa- tion, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Upcoming Events: Good As New Shop for Treasures, Thursdays 10-6, Friday 10-5. Monthly, third Wednesday & Saturday. 136 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.Visit www.goodasnewnj.com. All proceeds benefit misson of Zufall Health. SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-526- 4016 www.sclsnj.org Program dates & times subject to change. All programs FREE. Regis- tration required unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. Note: SCLSNJ’s library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 16 for Easter; Sun- day, May 14 for Mother’s Day; Tuesday, May 23 for Staff Development; Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Pajama Time Storytime: Wednesday, April 12, 19, May 3, 10, 17, 31, 7- 7:30pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime & Craft: (Ages 3-9 years) Tuesdays, April 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16, 30, 10-11am & 4:30-5:30pm. Toddler Time: (Ages 18-36 months) Wednesdays & Fridays, April 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, May 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 31, 10-10:30am. Tail Waggin’ Tutor - Children Reading to Dogs: (4 years & up): Wednesday, May 10, 4:30-5:30pm. Baby Time: (Birth-18 months) April 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18, 9:30-10am. “You’re a Poet Though You Might Not Know It!” - National Poetry Month Program: (Grades K-6) Wednesday, April 12, 2-3pm. Scratch Programming Club: (Grades 3-4) Thursdays, April 13, May 11, 7-8pm. Heart of Art - Drawing Animals: (Grades K-4) Monday, April 17, 4:30- 5:30pm. Tween S.T.E.M. Challenge: (Grades 4-6) Monday, April 17, 7-8pm. Lego Master Builders: (Grades K-4) Thursdays, April 20, May 25, 5-6pm. Library Mystery Night: (Grades 3-4) Thursday, April 27, 7-8pm. Sensory-Friendly Art Class: (Special needs, Birth-12 years) Saturday, May 6, 10-10:30pm. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Tween Volunteers: (Grades 4-6) Monday, May 1, 7-8pm. In Stitches - A Laid Back Knit & Crochet Affair: Thursday, May 4, 6:30- 8:30pm. No registration required. Everything You Need to Know about the New SAT, New College App, the ACT Exam and Entire College Process: (Grades 7-12 & parents) Tuesday, April 11, 7-8pm. Tween Advisory Board: (Grades 4-6) Tuesdays, April 11, May 9, 7-8pm. “You’re a Poet Though You Might Not Know It!” - National Poetry Month Program: (Grades K-6) Wednesday, April 12, 2-3pm. Tween S.T.E.M. Challenge: (Grades 4-6) Monday, April 17, 7-8pm. Teen Cafe: (Grades 7-12) Tuesday, April 18, 6:30-8:30pm. Open Mic Night: (Teens & Adults) Thursdays, April 20, 6:45-8:30pm & May 25, 6:45-8pm. Teen Advisory Board: Tuesdays, April 25, May 30, 7-8pm. Teen Lock-In - Cartoons & Anime: (Grades 7-12) Friday, May 5, 7-10pm. Sensory-Friendly Art Class: (Special needs, Birth-12 years): Saturday, May 6, 10-10:30pm. Library Club: (Special needs, 13-21 years) Saturday, May 6, 11-11:45am. Teen Volunteer Training: Monday, May 8, 6-8pm, May 13, 10am-noon. ADULT PROGRAMS: English Conversation Group: Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10-11:30am. English Conversation Group - Intermediate: Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30am-noon. Mah Jong Club: Thursdays, April 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 11am-1pm. In Stitches - A Laid Back Knit & Crochet Affair: Thursday, May 4, 6:30- 8:30 pm. No registration required. Genealogy Databases: Monday, April 10, 1:30-3pm. Become a Literacy Tutor: Wednesday, April 12, 6-7pm. SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives: Wednesdays, April 12, 26, May 10, 24, 6:30-8:30pm. Walt Whitman - The Good Grey Poet: Saturday, April 15, 2-3pm. A Virtual Safari presented by Somerset County Park Commission: Monday, April 17, 2-3pm. Tuesday Movie: April 18, May 16, 2-4pm. Book Discussion: Tuesday, April 18, 7-8:30pm, Thursday, May 18, 6:30- 8pm. Intro to MS Word: Wednesday, April 19, 1:30-3pm. Living with Fibromyalgia: April 20, 2-3pm. Open Mic Night: (Teens & Adults) Thursdays, April 20, 6:45-8:30pm & May 25, 6:45-8pm. Planning a Native Butterfly Garden presented by Somerset Park Commission: Friday, April 21, 3-4pm. Friends Friday Night Concert Series: April 21, Greg Glannascoli and May 12, Cello Fury, 7:30-9pm. Coffee Time Talks - Relax & Recharge - Seated Yoga: Monday, April 24, 11am-1pm. Meet the Author of “Accidental P.I.: A Private Investigator’s Fifty Year Search for the Facts” : Monday, April 24, 7-8pm. Navigating Social Security: Tuesday, April 25, 2-3pm. Using LexisNexis: Thursday, April 27, 1:30-3pm. Friends Book Sale: Friday & Saturday, April 28, 29, 9:30am-4:30pm & Sunday, April 30, 1-4:30pm. Practice Tai Chi at the Library: Tuesdays, May 2, 16, 10-11am, May 9, 30, 2-3pm. Arthritis - Preserving Function and Staying Strong for Life: May 2, 2- 3pm. Library Club: (Special needs, ages 13-21) Saturday, May 6, 11-11:45am. An Afternoon with a Spiritual Medium: Saturday, May 6, 2-3pm. Mysteries in the Morning: Wednesday, May 10, 10-11:30am. Meditation for Optimal Well Being with Jim Rose: Thursday, May 11, 2-3pm. The Causes and Cures of Stress: Thursday, May 18, 2-3pm. The Pen and the Trowel: Saturday, May 20, 2-3pm. Medicare Coverage for Home Health and Hospice: Wednesday, May 24, 3-4pm. Friday Night Movie: May 26, 7-9 pm. SCLSNJ SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCH 35 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908- 725-1336 www.sclsnj.org Program dates & times subject to change. All programs FREE. Registration required unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. Note: SCLSNJ’s library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 16 for Easter; Sunday, May 14 for Mother’s Day; Tuesday, May 23 for Staff Development; Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Paul Robeson Day at Somerville Library: Saturday, April 8, 9:30am- 4:30pm. CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Paul Robeson Sports Stations: (4+ years) Saturday, April 8, 10am- noon. Lego Club: (6+ years) Tuesday, April 11, 2-3pm. Stories, Rhymes, and Songs: (18 months - 3 years old) Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11am. Story Time: (2.5-4 years) Thursdays, April 13, 20, 10:30-11am. Game Night/Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6+) Fridays, April 14, 28, May 12, 26, 5-8pm. Bash the Trash: (2-5 years) Saturday, April 22, 11-11:45am. ADULT PROGRAMS: Senior Book Club: Wednesday, May 3, 2:15-3pm. Library Loopers: Fridays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 10am-12pm. Paul Robeson's Vision of Peace and Freedom and his Relevance Today: Saturday, April 8, noon-1pm. Paul Robeson, a Chautauqua: Saturday, April 8, 2-3pm. Friends of the Somerville Library Meeting: Tuesdays, April 11, May 9, 7-8pm. Adult Coloring: Thursdays, April 20, May 18, 6-8pm. English Conversation Group: Mondays, April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 6:30- 8pm & Thursdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30am. Weiss Ratings: Tuesday, May 2, 3-4pm. Adult Crafts - Greeting & Postcards: Saturday, May 6, 1-3pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers : Weekly walking group. Wednesdays, 9:30am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. For info, call 908-722-1200, ext. 226. FREE. Bernards Township Community Art Show: Through Sunday, April 23, 9am-5pm. Spring Horseback Riding Lessons: Through May 29. English saddle Balanced Seat riding lessons for beginner through advanced levels for juniors & adults. Please call 908-766-5955 for more information. Woodland Walks at Leonard J. Buck Garden: Sundays, April 9, 23, 30 & May 7, 14, 21, 2pm, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. $7/person. Horse Care Workshop 101: Saturdays, April 1-29, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. $60 for Somerset County residents & $90 for non-residents. Spring Yoga-Classic Hatha Yoga: Wednesdays, April 5-June 7. Begin- ner class, 5:30-6:30 pm, $80. Experienced class 7-8:30pm, $100. Park Commission Headquarters, North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. 5th Annual Sourlands Smackdown: Saturday, April 8, 9am, Sourland Mountain Preserve. Outdoor bouldering competition. Call 908 231-0802, ext. 22 for information. Spring Plant Sale and Earth Day Celebration: Saturday & Sunday, April 22, 23, 12-5pm, Leonard J. Buck Garden. FREE. For more info, call Buck Garden, 908-234-2677. A Closer Look: Patterns in Nature and the Microcosmic World - Ridge High School Ceramics Students’ Exhibition, Saturday, April 29-Sunday, May 28, 9am-5pm, Environmental Education Center. Project E.A.R.T.H - Swamp Search: Sunday, April 30, 12- 3:45pm, the Environmental Education Center. FREE. Garden Photography Workshop - Flower & Landscape: Tuesday, May 2, 9-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, $35/person. Pre-registration re- quired call, 908-234-2677. Horse Care Workshop 102: Horse Care Workshop 101, prerequisite , Saturday, May 6-June 3,10 am-12noon,Lord Stirling Stable. $60 for Som- erset County residents & $90 for non-residents. Horse Care Workshop 103: Horse Care Workshop 102 , a co- or prereq- uisite, Saturday, May 6-June 3, 1-3pm.$60 for Somerset County residents & $90 for non-residents. Family Fun Day at Lord Stirling Stable: Sunday, May 7, 10am-12noon and 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable.For more info, please call 908-766-5955. Masters May Day Mini Golf Tournament: Monday, May 8, 11-3pm, Colonial Park Putting Course. Competition open to mini-golfers age 55 and older. Pre-registration required by calling 908-722-1200, ext. 226. $10, includes a box lunch. “Flower Buds - Let’s Get Growing” Children’s Garden Workshop: Sat- urday, May 13, 10am-12pm.Rain date: May 20.Participants meet at the entrance for Parking Lot C. $15/child, age 5 to 8 (limit 10 children accom- panied by an adult). Pre-registration required. Call, 732 873-2459 ext. 21 or register online. Mother’s Day Trail Ride: Sunday, May 14, Lord Stirling Stable. Regis- tration required. Forms and info at www.flss.org. Creating a Butterfly Garden: Tuesday, May 23, 10-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden. $15/ person. Pre-registration required. Call, 908-234-2677, ext. 21. Little Wigglers – How to Make Your Own Compost Bin: Saturday, May 27, 10am-12pm, Colonial Park Gardens Stone Cottage (across from the Rose Garden), Parking Lot A. $18/ child, ages 5-12 (limit 10 children ac- companied by an adult). Pre-registration required. Call 732 873-2459 ext. 21 or register online. reCreaT iON CLUbs aND serViCes Librari es “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer “Linked” Online “Linked” Online