The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition April/May 2018

bridgewater-somerville Community Calendar . april - May , PAGE 63 www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset County. Current program offerings: student-centered one-to-one tutoring; English Conversation Groups; English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes; and US Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided Fall, Winter & Spring. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more information, please visi t www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.face- boo k.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY 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 residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Mill- town Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Private, nonprofit agency serving peo- ple affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. We continue to envision a world where domestic abuse is not tolerated. Visit our new website www.safe-sound.org. 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activi- ties. Lunch served daily - reservations re- quired 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volunteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us. Tr ansportation available to center. Pro- grams begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise - Mondays, 10:30am, Tai Chi - Wednesdays, 1pm. Upcoming Events: Floral Arranging Workshop - Bernardsville Garden Club: Mon- day, April 9, 10:30am. How to Ensure an Effective Doctor’s Visit - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield: Tuesday, April 10, 10:30am. Life as a Fern - Somerset County Park Commission, Wednes- day, April 11, 10:30am. Frank Sinatra - From Hoboken to Hollywood Performance, Gor- don James: Friday, April 13, 10:30am. George Washington Remembers New Jersey - History on the Hoof: Monday, April 16, 10:30am. Autism Awareness Presentation - Paulann Pierson: Wednes- day, April 18, 10:30am. AARP Defensive Driving Course: Friday, April 20, 9am-3pm. Cholesterol Prevention & Free Screenings - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield: Friday, May 4, 10:30am. Earth Under Our Feet, Morris Museum: Tuesday, May 8, 10:30am. Senior Expo & Open House: May 23, 10am-2pm. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impair- ments. State wide organiza- tion, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three locations in Somer- set County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399- 3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For ad- ditional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our web-site 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 di- verse cross-section of industries & experi- ences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Rd., Watchung, 07069. Registration & reserva- tions 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, behav- ioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual assault, cancer screening & more. Visit www.zufallhealth.org for more information, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Wednesday & Friday, 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, third Satur day 10-3pm. RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ 08876 UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Speaker Event - In Her Shoes : Wednesday, April 11, 4-5:30pm, Robeson Room. International Tabletop Day: Saturday, April 7, 11am-4pm. Speaker Event - Impossible to Behave-Sexual Assault in Women’s Correctional Facilities: Thursday, April 26, 1pm- 2:20pm, Robeson Room. SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-526-4016, www.sclsnj.org. P ro- gram dates & times subject to change. All programs FREE. Registration re- quired unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more informa- tion & to register. Note: The branch will be closed on May 13, 22, 27 & 28. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Bash the Trash Presents-Library Bash: (All ages): Thursday, April 19, 7-7:45pm. Polynesian Luau: (All ages) Thursday, May 31, 4:30-5:30pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Tail Waggin Tutor: (Ages 4+) Wednesday, May 2; 4:30-5:30pm. Sensory-Friendly Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show: (Ages 2+) Saturday, May 5, 10-10:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Cafe: (Grades 7-12) Tuesday, April 17, 6-8pm. Teen Lock-In -May the Fourth Be with You: (Grades 7-12): Friday, May 4, 7-10pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Tai Chi - The History and the Practice: Tuesday, April 10, 2-3pm. The Process of Buying a Home: Tuesday, April 24, 2-3pm. The Armenian Genocide: Thursday, April 26, 7-8pm. Art Therapy with the Carrier Clinic: Monday, April 30, 3-4pm. Fourth Oldest Hiker Walks the Appalachian Trail: Monday, May 7, 11am-1pm. Refresh Your Home: Monday, May 14, 7-8pm. Learn About Henna: Saturday, May 26, 2-3pm. 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. Registra- tion required unless otherwise indi- cated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. Note: The branch will be closed on May 22 & 28. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Children’s Day - Dia del Nino: Monday, April 30, 6:30-7:30pm. Mother’s Day Craft: Thursday, May 10, 4-5pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Somerville Study Buddy: (Grades 1-6) Mondays, April 9, 16, 23, 30; 5-7pm. Waggin’ Tails: (Grades K-4) Saturdays, April 14; May 12; 11:30am-12:30pm. Friday Night Squad: (Grades 4-6) Fridays, April 20; May 4; 4:45-6pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Game Night-Mario Kart Tournament: (Grades 6-12) Fri- day, April 6, 5-8pm. Cyber Security: (Grades 7-12) Saturday, April 21, 3:30-4:30pm. National Asian-American Heritage Month - Calligraphy: (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, May 16, 4-5:30pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Books and Tea: Thursday, May 3; 6:30-8pm. The Trials and Triumphs of Paul Robeson: Saturday, April 7, 2-3pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org o r by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. reCreaT iON CLUbs aND serViCes Librari es “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer