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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 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. 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, 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: Self-Defense Seminar: Thursday, February 8, 1-2:20 pm. In honor of National Personal Self-defense Awareness Month. So You Want to Write a Book - Q&A Panel with Published Au- thors: Wednesday, February 21, 7pm-8:30pm. 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 February 19, 2018. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble: Saturday, Feb- ruary 24, 2-3:30pm, Somerset County Vo-Tech Auditorium, 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. SCLSNJ’s 3rd Annual Spelling Bee Spectacular: Saturday, March 10, 2-6pm, Somerset County Vo-Tech Auditorium, 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Chess Challenge: (Grades K-4) Monday, February 12, 5-6pm. African Mask Making: (Grades K-5) Thursday, February 15, 4:30-5:45pm. Tween Craft: (Grades 4-6) Monday, March 26, 7-8pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Practice ACT - Presented by C2 Education: (Grades 7-12) Saturday, February 10, 9am-12:30pm. P aint and Munch - Beach Scene: (Grades 7-12) Monday, Feb- ruary 12, 6-8pm. Teen Cafe: (Grades 7-12) Tuesday, March 20, 6-8pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Friends Concert - Crosswinds Trio: Friday, February 9, 7:30-9pm. Meet the Author - Marta McDowell: Saturday, February 24, 2-3pm. John and Abigail Adams - Dearest Friends: Wednesday, Feb- ruary 28, 7-8pm. Friends Living Room Concert - Elaine Christy: Wednesday, March 7, noon-3-pm. The Great Irish Famine - Act of God or Acts of Man: Wednes- day, March 14, 7-8:30pm. Wild, Ancient, Hidden, Gorgeous Ireland: Wednesday, March 21, 2-3:30pm. 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 February 19, 2018. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Happy Birthday Mo Willems - Valentine's Day with Mo Willems' Friends: Wednesday, February 14, 4-5pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Year of the Dog - Chinese New Year Celebration: (Grades K- 4) February 16, 2-3pm. Storytime: (Ages 2-4) Tuesdays, February 13, 27; March 6, 13; 10:30-11am. National Ag Day Celebration: (Grades K-5) Monday, March 26, 1:30-3:30pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anti-Valentines Day: (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, February 14, 4-5:30pm. Learn to Code with Python: (Grades 7-12) Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27; 7-8pm. SPEAK - On Healthy Relationships and Dating Abuse: (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, March 7, 3:30-4:30pm. Teen Game Night - Super Smash Brothers Tournament: (Grades 6-12) Friday, March 30, 5-8pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Learn to Play the Ukulele: Thursdays, February 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. Watercolor 101- The Figure: Saturday, March 17, 1-3pm. Home Emergency Preparedness: Thursday, March 15, 6-8pm. 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. Winter Horseback Riding Lessons: English Saddle Balanced Seat riding lessons for juniors and adults, Lord Stirling Stable. Lessons on Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2018. reCreaT iON CLUbs aND serViCes Librari es “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer