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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. 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 violence, cancer screening & more. Visit www.zufallhealth.org for more information, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Upcoming Events: Good As New Shop for Treasures, Thurs- days 10-6, Friday 10-5. Monthly, third Wednesday & Saturday. 136 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.Visit www.goodasnewnj.com. All proceeds ben- efit 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 pro- grams FREE. Registration required un- less otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to reg- ister. Note: Library will be closed De- cember 24, 25, 31, January 1 & 2 will open at 12 pm, Thursday, December 8. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Pajama Time Storytime: Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 7- 7:30pm. No registration required. Happy Un-Birthday Party: Saturday, December 3, 10-10:45am. Musical Monday - Holiday Singalong & Craft: Monday, De- cember 12, 4:30-5:30pm. A Christmas Carol: Saturday, December 17, 1-2pm. UniBeat DrumCircle: Wednesday, January 11, 4:30-5:30 pm. No registration required. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime: (3-6 years) Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, 10- 10:30am & 1:30-2pm. No registration required. Art Adventures @ Your Library: (Grades K-4) Monday, Decem- ber 5, 4:30-5:15pm. Toddler Time: (18-36 months) December 1, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 10-10:30am. No registration required. Baby Time: (0-18 months) Thursdays, December 1, 15, 22, 9:30-10am. No registration required. Tail Waggin’ Tutor - Children Reading to Dogs: (Ages 4+): Wednesday, December 7, 4-5pm. Wayback Wednesday - Take a Trip to Ancient Egypt: (Grades K-5): November 30, 7-8pm. Lego Club: (3-12 years) Wednesday, December 21 & Thursday, January 26, 4:30-5:30pm. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Tween Volunteers: (Grades 4-6) Mondays, December 5, Janu- ary 9, 7-8pm. Tween Advisory Board: (Grades 4-6) Tuesdays, December 13, January 10, 7-8pm. Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 7-12) Tuesday, December 20, 7-8pm. Teen Holiday Cookie Wars: (Grades 7-12) Monday, December 19, 7-8pm. Open Mic Night: (Teens & Adults) Thursdays, December 22 & January 26, 6:45-8:30pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: English Conversation Group: Wednesdays, December 7, 14, January 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30am. English Conversation Group - Intermediate: Wednesdays, November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30am -12pm. Mah Jong Club: Thursdays, December 1, 15, 22, 29, January 5, 12, 19, 26, 11am-1pm. In Stitches - A Laid Back Knit & Crochet Affair: Thursdays, December 1, January 5, 6:30-8:30pm. Friends Concert Series: Dan Crisci, December 9 & David Po- dles, January 13, 7:30-9pm. Book Discussion: December 20, 6:30-8pm. Battleship NJ - The Story of the World’s Greatest Battleship: Saturday, December 3, 2-3pm. Art Therapy presented by Carrier Clinic: Tuesday, December 13, 6:30-8pm. The Empty Chair - Coping with Loss & The Holidays: Thurs- day, December 15, 7-8pm. Open Mic Night: (Teens & Adults) Thursdays, December 22, January 26, 6:45-8:30pm. Speed Traps, Potholes, & Robbers on the Information Su- perhighway: Thursday, January 5, 7-8pm. New Year, New You through Mediation: Saturday, January 7, 2-3pm. Mysteries in the Morning Book Discussion: Wednesday, Jan- uary 11, 9:30-11am. Making Exercise Work for You! Stay Healthy in the New Year: Wednesday, January 11, 2-3pm. Vegetarian Super Foods: Thursday, January 12, 3-4 pm. U.S. Citizenship Information Session: Thursday, January 19, 10-11:30am. Is 70 the New 65? Why Americans are Working Longer: Thursday, January 19, 7-8pm. U.S. Citizenship Course: Saturdays, January 21, 28, 10am-2 pm. Unraveling the Mystery of Beauty Products: Saturday, Janu- ary 21, 2-3pm. Take Control of Your Health - Discover the Principles of Clean Eating & How to Prevent Disease: Monday, January 23, 7-8pm. Friday Movie: Friday, January 27, 7-9pm. 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 indicated. Visit website or call library for more infor- mation & to register. Note: Library will be closed December 24, 25, 31, Janu- ary 1 & 2 will open at 12 pm, Thursday, December 8. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Study Buddy: (Grades 1-5) Wednesday, November 30, 5-7pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: English Conversation Group: Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25, 10-11:30am & Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8pm. Senior Book Club: Wednesdays, December 7, & January 4, 2:15-3pm. U.S. Citizenship Course: Thursday, December 1, 6-8pm. Library Loopers: Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, January 6, 13, 20, 27, 10am-2pm. Learn to Play the Ukulele: Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26, 7- 8:30pm. Somerville Architecture - An Aesthetic & Practical Overview: Saturday, January 21, 2:30-3:30pm. The Great American Song with Carol Erickson: Wednesday, January 25, 6-7pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by call- ing 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers : Weekly walking group. Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. For info, call 908-722-1200, ext. 226. FREE. 39th Festival of Trees: Friday, December 2 through Wednes- day, December 28, Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Holiday Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: Saturday & Sunday, December 3, 4, 10am-4pm, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Free pony rides at designated times; photos with Santa or a pony; and free hay rides (weather permitting). Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop: Saturday, December 3, 10am- 12noon, Colonial Park gardens, Park Commission Headquar- ters, North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Fee-$35 pp, all supplies provided (Limit: 15 people). Pre-regis- tration required at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 732-873-2459 ext. 21. “Meet New Friends” New Year’s Day Dog Walk: Sunday, Jan- uary 1, 1:30pm-2:30pm, trails of Lord Stirling Stable. Donations of unopened dry or canned puppy/ dog or kitten/cat food ac- cepted for donating to the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter. Fee $3/dog. Nature through a Child’s Eye: Art exhibit. Friday, January 6 through Sunday, February 5, 9-4:30pm, Environmental Educa- tion Center, FREE admission. reCreaT iON CLUbs aND serViCes Librari es “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer “Linked” Online