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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 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. Trans- portation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise: Mondays, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 1pm. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impair- ments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somerset 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 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 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, be- havioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual assault, cancer screening & more. Visit www.zufall- health.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. SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-526-4016, www.sclsnj.org. Pro- 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 December 2, 4, 24, 25, 31; January 1, 15, and February 19, 2018. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Friends Living Room Concert: Odarka, Monday, December 18, noon - 3pm. New Year’s at Noon Ball: (Ages 3+) December 29, 11:15am - noon Friends Concert-Sandro Russo: Friday, January 12, 7:30-9pm. Getting Ready for PARCC - How to Use Lumos StepUp™ Li- brary Program: (Children, Adults): Monday, January 29, 7-8pm. Big Time Story Time - 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick- Off: (All ages) Friday, January 5, 10-11am. Friends Concert - Crosswinds Trio: (All ages): Friday, February 9, 7:30-9pm. Genius on the Moors - The Bronte Sisters: (Teens, Adults) Wednesday, January 17, 2-3pm. Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble: Saturday, Feb- ruary 24, 2-3:30pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: African Mask Making: (Grades K-5) Thursday,February 15, 4:30-5:45pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Holiday Cupcake Wars: (Grades 7-12) Monday, Decem- ber 18, 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: History of the Movie Musical - The 1960s: Friday, December 8, 2:30-3:30pm. Friends Concert - Westminster Chamber: Friday, December 8, 7:30-9pm. Meet Bobby Rydell - Singer and Author: Saturday, December 9, 2-4pm. Meditation for a Stress Free Holiday and Beyond: Thursday, December 14, 2-3:30pm. Meet George Washington Through Art: Tuesday, February 6, 2:30-3:30pm. Meet the Author - Marta McDowell: Saturday, February 24, 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 December 2, 4, 24, 25, 31; Jan- uary 1, 15, and February 19, 2018. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Getting Ready for PARCC - How to Use Lumos StepUp™ Li- brary Program: (Teens, Parents/Caregivers), February 3, 2-3pm. Kids Movie Time: (All Ages) December 27, January 13; 2-4pm. Noon Year’s Eve Party: (All Ages) December 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Happy Birthday Mo Willems - Valentine’s Day with Mo Willems’ Friends: Wednesday, February 14, 4-5 pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime (Ages 2-4): Tuesdays, December 5, 12; January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; 10:30-11am. Storytime - Stories, Rhymes, and Songs: (Ages 18 months-3 years): Wednesday, December 6, 13; 10:30-11am. Waggin’ Tails: (Grades K-4) Saturday, December 9, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Somerville Study Buddy: (Grades 1-6) Mondays, December 11, 18; 5-7pm. LEGO® Club: (Grades K-5) Wednesdays, December 13, Janu- ary 10, February 7; 4:30-6pm. Teddy Bear Time - 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Kick- Off: (Ages 2-5) Tuesday, January 9, 10:30-11:15am. Cartoon Drawing: (Grades 2-5) Saturday, January 27, 1-2pm. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Crafting Club: (Tweens, Teens) Wednesday, December 6, 3:30-5:30pm. Game Night/Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) Fridays, De- cember 8, 22; January 19; February 2, 16; 5-8pm. “Beauty and the Beast” Double Feature Movie: (Grades 6-12) Saturday, December 16, 4-9pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Library Loopers: Fridays, December 1, 8, 15; 10am-noon. Book Club: Wednesday, December 6, 2:15-4pm. Crafting - Printmaking: Saturday, December 9, 1-3pm. Scrabble in the Afternoon: Wednesdays, December 13, Janu- ary 10, February 14; 2-4pm. Adults with Special Needs Puzzle Night: Thursday, December 14, 6:30-8pm. Learn to Play the Ukulele: Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22; 7-8:30pm. The Magic 15: Saturday, February 10, 1-2 pm. Actor Marvin Jefferson as York: Saturday, February 17, 1- 2:30pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. 40th Festival of Trees: Saturday, December 2-Friday, Decem- ber 29, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Note: EEC will be closed December 24, 25, & 26. 17th Annual Winter Holiday Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: Saturday, Sunday, December 2, 3, 10am-3pm. Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop: Saturday, December 9, 10am- 12noon, Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Share holiday styling tips & create a beautiful hol- iday kissing ball using fresh floral and evergreen materials. Fee $35 pp, all supplies provided. (limit: 15 people). Winter Horseback Riding Lessons: English Saddle Balanced Seat riding lessons for juniors and adults, Lord Stirling Stable. Lessons begin on Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2018. Online & walk-in registrations ac- cepted on a first come, first served basis beginning at 8 am, Sat- urday, December 9, 2017. reCreaT iON CLUbs aND serViCes Librari es “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer