The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2018

bridgewater-somerville Community Calendar . september - October - November , PAGE 67 www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 CLUbs AND sERVICEs LIbRARI Es SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. 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 website safe-sound.org, 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. Upcoming Events: October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil 2018: Tues- day, October 9, 7:30pm, Council Meeting Room, Hillsborough Township, Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hills- borough. For more information, contact: Sabrina Brozyna a t sabrina@safe-sound.org, 908-359-0003, x 200 Soaring to New Heights: November 8, 6pm, Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Rd, Warren. Celebrating the kindness & generosity of our community. For reservations, sponsorship or donation, visit safe-sound.org For more information, contact Kristin Cantwell, Director of Development at kcantwell@safe- soun d.org o r 908-359-0003 x 201. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. Lunch served daily - reservations required 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 visi t www.co.somerset.nj.us. T rans- portation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise - Mondays, 10:30am, Tai Chi - Wednesdays, 1pm. Monthly Book Club - 3rd Thurs- day of each month, 12:30pm. 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 Websit e 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 zufallhealth.org for more information, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Upcoming Event: Smiles For Our Heroes - FREE dental services for veterans: Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4. Call Sandra at 973-328- 3344 X163 for more information. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Wednesday & Friday, 10am-5pm, Thurs- day, 10am-6pm, third Satur day 10-3pm. RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE- EVELYN S. FIELD LIBRARY 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ 08876 908-218-8865 library.raritanval.edu SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-458-8415, 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. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Sensory-Storytime Music, Bubble & Comedy Show: (Ages 2 & up), September 22, October 13, 10-10:45am. Family Movie Under the Stars - “ The LEGO® Ninjago Movie:” September 28, 6:30-8:30pm. Halloween Spooktacular: (Ages 3 & up) October 30, 4-5pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Dinosaurs Rock® Fossil Adventure Show: (Grades K-4) Sep- tember 20, 5-6pm. Little Explorers - India: (Ages 3-5), September 27, 10-10:45am. Mini Musical Theatre presented by Annie’s Playhouse: (Ages 3-5), September 28, 10-10:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Paint and Munch - Watercolors: (Grades 7-12) September 12, 6:30-8pm. Teen Lock-In - Escape the Room: (Grades 7-12), September 21, 7-10pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: A Virtual Stroll Through the Met’s Egyptian Art: September 22, 2-3pm. Chair Yoga: October 3, 3-4pm. Friends Concert: October 5, 7:30-9pm. Jack the Ripper - Profiling a Serial Killer: October 13, 2-3:30pm. Virtual Rainforest: October 18, 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. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Lego Club: (Grades K-5) September 12, October 10; 4:30-6pm. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten - Teddy Bear Time: (Ages 24-60 months), September 18, 10:30-11:15am. New Jersey’s Official Butterfly - The Life and Times of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly: (Grades 3-6) September 19, 10:30-11:30am. Storytime in Spanish: (Ages 3-7) September 29, 11-11:30am. Friday Night Squad: (Grades 4-6) September 21, October 19; 4:45-6:30pm. Preschool Halloween Party: (Ages 2-5) October 30, 10:30- 11:30am. TEEN PROGRAMS: College Readiness Series: (Grades 9-12) September 15, 12-3:30pm. Teen Halloween Party: (Grades 6-10) October 26, 5-7:30pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Books and Tea: October 4, 6:30-8pm. Frankenstein Film Series: October 11, 18, 25, 6:30-8pm & October 13, 20, 27, 1-3pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org o r by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Wednesdays, 9:30am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. Horse Care Workshop 101: Saturdays 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. $60 for Somerset County residents, $90 for non-residents. Fall Nature Ride: (9 years old & weighing under 200 lbs) Sun- day, September 23, 8:30am, Lord Stirling Stable. People with little or no riding experience welcome. $35 for members of the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable & Lord Stirling Stable students; $40/Somerset County residents; $50 for non-residents. Pre-reg- istration required & open until September 14. Cell Phone Photography Workshop: Sunday, September 23, 10am-Noon, Colonial Park Gardens Horticulture Building, Park- ing Lot A. $20/person. Pre-registration & payment required by September 19. Make a Hypertufa Mini-Trough: Friday, September 28, 10- 11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. $40, includes cost of materials. Pre-registration required. Introductory Horseback Ride: (9 years old & weigh less than 200 lbs) Sunday, September 30, 1pm, Lord Stirling Stable. Eng- lish-style riding. Registration is open & available online & in Sta- ble office between 9am- 3:45pm through September 27. $40 for Somerset County residents/$50 for non-residents. Dog Days - A Very Silly Dog Show: Sunday, October 7, Lord Stirling Stable. Registration will begin at 2:30pm, show at 3pm. More Information a t www.flss.org. 1770s Festival at the Environmental Education Center: Sun- day, October 7, 11:30am-4:30pm, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Suggested do- nation $5. Call 908-722-1200, ext. 5002. By the Light of the Moon: Friday, October 12, 6:30pm-7:30pm, (Rain date Saturday, October 13) Environmental Education Cen- ter. Explore the Great Swamp & listen for animal sounds along the swampy trails. Walks depart every 15 minutes. $6/person. Preregistration required. Flower & Landscape Photography - Autumnal Brilliance: All levels of digital/film photographers. Tuesday, October 23, 9-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Workshop led by Nature Photographer Brien Szabo. Pre-regis- tration required. $35/person. Mischief Night Madness - Colonial Park Putting Course: Fri- day, October 26, 5-8pm (Rain date Saturday, October 27), Colo- nial Park Putting Course, East Millstone. Miniature golf with the ghouls. $8 family of two; $10 family of three or more. Fall Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: Saturday, October 27, 5- 8pm, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. More informa- tion a t www.flss.org. “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer RECREAT ION