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“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-sec- tion of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. WARRENBROOK SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER For active adults 60+. Center offers variety of educational, recreational & entertaining activities including wellness programs & health screen- ings. Open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabilities. For infor- mation call 908-753-9440, email chalker @co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/senior.html WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB Meets 1st Tuesday of each month 7:30pm at Union Village Methodist Church, 1130 Mountain Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. For informa- tion, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB 55+. Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, Septem- ber to June,11am, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap acces- sible), 57 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Refreshments, guest speakers, bus trips, pizza party, picnic in June. Join us! For more information, call Tony at 908-756-6954 or Madelyn at 908-561-1932. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Wednesday, 12:15pm at Brightview Sen- ior Living, 57 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren. For more information about club, call Bob Aznar at 908-755- 8724 or email at rara1055@optonline.net. LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. 908-647-2088 www.longhilllibrary.org All events free, open to the public & require registration unless otherwise noted. WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754- 5554, www.sclsnj.org All programs FREE. Regis- tration required for ALL programs (unless other- wise noted). Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information go to library website: www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm or call library to sign up. NOTE: SCLSNJ’s library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 16 for Easter; Sunday, May 14 for Mother’s Day; Tuesday, May 23 for Staff Development; Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. ARTIST EXHIBITION: Artwork By Linda Schwartz: Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 27. ALL AGES: No registration required. Storytime with Miss Central Coast 2017: Saturday, April 1, 11- 11:30am. Family Game Day: April 10-15, during Library operating hours. Family Movie Day: Tuesday, April 11, 2-4pm, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life; Wednesday, April 12, 2-4:30pm, Queen of Katwe; Thursday, April 13, 2-4 pm, Moana. CHILDREN PROGRAMS: Special Olympics New Jersey Young Athletes: (2-7 years) Tuesdays, April 4, 18, May 2, 16, 4:30-5:15pm. Lego Mania: (4+ years) Wednesday, April 5, 4:30-5:30pm. A King’s Castle - A Chess Club for Kids! (Grades 1+) Thursdays, April 6, 20, May 4, 11, 7-8pm. Yoga for Kids: (2-5 years) Friday, April 7, 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am. STEM Saturday: (4+ years): Saturday, April 15, 12-4pm. Baby Time: (Prewalkers) Tuesdays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 9:45- 10:10am. Rhyme Time: (walkers-30 months) Tuesdays, April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 10:30-10:55am. Toddler Storytime: (2-3.5 years) Wednesdays & Thursdays, April 19, 20, 26, 27, May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 10-10:30am. Let’s Cook a Little! (Grades 1-2) Bird’s Nest Cookies, Wednesday, April 19, 4:30-5:15pm. Preschool Storytime: (3.5-5 years) Thursdays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 11-11:40am. Let’s Cook! (Grades 3-5) Tuesday, April 25, 4:30-5:15 pm, Easy French Toast. Healthy Smoothies: (3-6 years) Wednesday, April 26, 4:30-5:15pm. Egg Drop Challenge: (Grades 3-8) May 13, 1-2pm. TWEENS & TEENS PROGRAMS: Teen Safe Spaces: Monday, April 3, 17, 7-8:15pm. Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, April 4, 7-8pm. Teen Volunteer Night: (Grades 6-12) Thursday, April 27, 7-8pm. Hamilton Sing-A-Long: (Grades 9-12) Saturday, April 29, 1-2pm. Egg Drop Challenge: (Grades 3-8) Saturday, May 13, 1-2pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Yarn & Threads Group: Mondays, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, 10am-noon. Bridge Players’ Group: Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 1-4pm. Recipe Club: Monday, April 3, What Are Your Traditions? Monday, May 8, Host a Tea Party, 7-8pm. Spanish Conversation Group: Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 12:15-1:30pm. Mah Jongg Players Afternoon: Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, 1-4pm. Afternoon Book Discussion: Thursdays, April 6, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston & May 11, The Readers of Bro- ken Wheel Recommend by Katrina Bivald, 1:30-3:15pm. The Art of Crossword Puzzle Construction: Thursday, April 6, 7- 8:15pm. Chess Club for Adults: Fridays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-1pm. Needlepoint Open Group: Tuesdays, April 11, May 9, 7-8:30pm. Coffee Time Talks: Wednesday, April 12, Tech Travel Tips, Best Trav- el Apps, and Great Travel Gadgets and May 10, Josephine: The Empress Gardened, 11am-1pm. Special Needs Social Hour: Mondays, April 17, Jewelry Making & May 22, Puzzle Night , 7-8pm. Cool Women Read Poetry: Wednesday, April 19, 7-8:30pm. Film Discussion @ WTL: Thursdays, April 20, Brideshead Revisited & May 18, Elizabeth, 1-4pm. Parent/Teacher Workshop - Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?: Mon- day, April 24, 7-8:30pm. AARP Smart Driver Course: Saturdays, April 29, May 6, 10:30am- 1:30pm. The Forgotten American Revolution in the Watchung Mountains and the Washington Valley: Wednesday, May 17, 7-8:15pm. Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with the Discovery Orchestra: Saturday, May 20, 2-3:30pm. Evening Book Discussion: Wednesday, May 24, Girl Waits with Gun, by Amy Stewart, 7:15-8:45pm. WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY 12 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908-561-0117. Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am- 4:30pm, Saturday 10am-4:00pm. All programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Register, in-person, by telephone or online at www.sclsnj.org click on EVENTS/PRO- GRAMS for Watchung. NOTE: Program information subject to change; check online for library hours/closings, updated information and added programs. NOTE: SCLSNJ’s library branches will be closed on Sunday, April 16 for Easter; Sunday, May 14 for Mother’s Day; Tuesday, May 23 for Staff Development; Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: More Fun for Munchkins! (2.5-3 years with caregiver): Mondays, April 3, 24, 10:30-11:15am. Miss June’s Room: (4-6 years) Thursdays, April 6, May 4, 4-4:45pm. Just for You Story Time: (4-5 years with caregiver) Fridays, April 7, 21, 10:30-11am. Bingo with Miss June: (4+ years) Fridays, April 7, May 5, 4-4:45pm. Learning with Leisa: (5-7 years) Wednesday, April 12, 4:30-5:15pm. Art with Miss Bea: (4-7 years with caregiver) Tuesdays, April 18, May 2, 4:30-5:30pm. Musical Fun with Miss Jamie: (Babies-6 years with caregiver) Wednesday, April 26, 10-10:45am. Tree Speak: (7-9 years) Thursday, April 27, 4-4:45pm. The Bees’ Knees: (7-9 years) Tuesday, May 16, 4-4:45pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Mah Jong Club of Watchung: Mondays & Tuesdays, April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, May 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 30, 1-4pm. Contact Melanie Nov- ello at Novello1800@aol.com for more information. Watchung Writers Group: Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30am-12:30pm. Watchung Book Discussion Group: Thursday, April 13, In the Woods by Tana French, 7:30-8:45pm. 2 for 1 Book Club: Monday, April 17, 11:30am-12:30pm. Title TBA! Managing Stress: Tuesday, May 9, 7-8pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION 46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059, 908-753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org, www.warrennj.org/recreation Meets first Wed. of the month (except Feb., July, Sept.) 7pm, Suzie B. Boyce Court House, 44 Mountain Blvd., Warren. NOTE: For children, teens and adults in Warren, Green Brook, and Watchung. Registration for camps open for Warren residents on April 11, 9am. Green Brook and Watchung registration begins May 23, 9am. Upcoming Activities: Annual Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 20 (rain date May 21), Dealaman Pond (for this event only, enter off of Technology Drive). Warren residents only. No pre- registration necessary. Tennis Lessons: (Ages 4-adult): Spring session begins, Mondays, April 3, May15 (2-six week sessions of 55 minutes each week). Fee, $100. Fall session begins, September 11 (1-eight week sessions of 55 minutes each week). Fee $140. Held at Municipal Complex and Greenwood Meadows Courts. Jr Field Hockey: (Grades 4-9) April 10-13, June 26-19, 9am-10:30am, Duderstadt turf field. Learn basic stick skills and scrimmaging. Fee, $75 each clinic. Rutgers SAFETY Coaches Clinics: Clinics held Wednesdays, August 16, November 29, 7pm-10pm. Must be over 18 years to participate. Free for Warren and Watchung residents. Register online. $35 for all others. Playground Program: (Entering grades 1-5 in Sept) June 26-July 28, 9am-3pm, Municipal Complex Pavilion & Warren Brook Pool, Mondays, 12-3pm. Fee for 5 weeks, $225. Warren residents register before May 22 to receive $25 discount. Late fee, $25 begins June 13. Deadline for reg- istration, June 19 or until it fills up. Teen Camp: (Entering grades 6-8 in Sept) Monday-Friday, June 26-July 28, 8:45am-2:45pm. Mon-Thurs, Roundtop Swim Club, Wed-Fri, WHRHS. Fee varies each week, includes a trip and special event. War- ren residents register before May 22 receives a $10 discount/week. Late fee, $25 begins June 13. Deadline for registration, June 19 or until it fills up. Little Kids Camp: (Ages 4-5) July 23 -August 4, 9am-1pm, Municipal Complex Pavilion. Fee,$85/week. Super Science Program for Kids-Science, Lego Building & Robot- ics: (Ages 6-12): August 7-11, 8:45am-2:45pm, Central School. All campers take home a mini-chemistry kit, recipe booklet as well as a Lego or robot project. Fee $195. The Keynotes 50's Night Concert: Wednesday, June 28, 7-9pm, Municipal Complex pavilion. Rain date, Thursday, June 29, Municipal Court Yard. WATCHUNG BOROUGH RECREATION COMMISSION 15 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-756-0080 Ext. 210, Fax 908-757-7027, www.watchungnj.gov Warren & Green Brook may also register for programs & camps. Visit Warren & Green Brook websites for programs & camps avail- able to Watchung residents. Check website for all sports registra- tion sign up information & program links. Mah Jongg Club: Monday & Tuesdays, 1-5pm (All year) Seniors Room, Watchung Library. For more information, contact Melanie Novello at novello1800@aol.com. Adult Game Day: Thursdays, 1-4pm Seniors Room, Warren Library. Adult Women’s Volleyball : Mondays, 7-9pm, Valley View School Sep- tember-May. Adult Men’s Basketball: Fridays, 7-9pm, Bayberry School October- June 10. Tennis Lessons : Toddler, Youth, Teen & Adult Starting Fall. r e Cr e a T i On “Linked” Online l i brar i e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online SCAN HERE FOR PROGRAM DETAILS “Linked” Online C lub s and s e rv i C e s Karen Swartz Organizer