The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition Feb/March 2016

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WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB

55+ - Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, Sep-

tember-June,11am, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap

accessible), 57 Mountain Blvd, Watchung. Refreshments, guest

speakers, trips, pizza party & picnic in June. Join us! For informa-

tion, call Carolyn 908-279-7809 or Madelyn 908-561-1932 for trips.

WATCHUNG-WARREN

ROTARY CLUB

Meets every Wednesday, 12:15pm, Twin Brooks

Country Club, 600 Mountain Blvd., Watchung.

For information about club, call Bob Aznar at

908-755-8724.

WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908- 754-5554, www.sclsnj.org All programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Program dates and times sub- ject to change. For complete program information go to library website: www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm or call library to sign up. NOTE: Warren Township Library branches will be open 9:30-5, February 15 for President’s Day; all other library branches will be closed. SCLSNJ’s Spelling Bee - Bee Spectacular: (Grades 3-8) March 4, 7-10pm. County-wide Spelling Bee. All are invited to attend. Montgomery High School, 1016 County Road 601, Skillman. ALL AGES: Winter Festival: February 6, 11am-3pm. (Snow date: Feb 20) NJ Makers Day Open House: March 19, 11am-3pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Baby Time: (prewalkers) February 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:45-10:10am. Rhyme Time: (walkers up to 30 months): February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30-10:55am. Toddler Storytime: (2-3.5 years) February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 10-10:30am. Preschool Storytime: (3.5-5 years) February 4, 11, 18, 25, 11- 11:40am. Harry Potter Book Night: (Grades 3+) February 4, 7-8pm. Let’s Cook! (Grades 3-5) Hearts & Flowers Lollipops , February 9; Rainbow in Glass/Rainbow Cookies, March 9, 4:30-5:15pm. Miss Somerset County Storytime & Craft: (children of all ages) February 13, 11-11:30am. Lego Mania: (4+ years): February 17, March 29, 4:30-5:30pm. Music Together: (birth-5 years) February 22, 10-10:45am & 11- 11:45am. Yoga for Kids: (2-5 years) February 26, March 11, 11:30am- 12:15pm. & 12:30-1:15pm. STEM Saturday: (6+ years) February 27, March 26, 12-4pm. No registration necessary. Storytime Special: (2-5 years) Leap for Leap Year, February 29, 6:45-7:30pm, March 1, 10-10:45am. Kids’ MusicRound: (birth-4 years): March 8, 10-10:45am & 11- 11:45am. Drop in Craft: (3+ years old) March 10, 16, 3:30-7pm. No regis- tration necessary. Wompy’s World of Musical Play: (6 months-4 years old) March 14, 4-4:45pm. & 5-5:45pm. Pop up Storytime: (2-5 years old) March 16, 17, 30, 31, 10- 10:45am. No registration necessary. Preschool of Rock: (6 months-4 years old) March 22, 10-10:45am & 11-11:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Volunteer Opportunity: (Grades 9-12) Harry Potter Book Night, February 4, 6:30-8:30pm. Teen Volunteer Opportunity: (Grades 8-12) Winter Festival, Feb- ruary 6, 10:30am-1pm & 1-3:30pm. Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) February 16, March 8, 7-8pm. Teen Volunteer Night: (Grades 6-12) February 25, March 23, 7-8pm. Teen Volunteer Opportunity: (Grades 8-12) NJ Makers Day, March 19, 10:30am-1pm & 1-3pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Bridge Players Group: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4pm. Mah Jongg Players Afternoon: February 2, 9, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-4pm. Needlepoint Open Group: February 2, March 1, April 5, 7- 8:30pm. On the Table: Supporting the Legacy of Gustav Stickley & Craftsman Farms, February 3, 7-8:15pm. Relax, Renew & Rejuvenate - Seated Yoga: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 11am -12pm. Registration required. Chess Club for Adults: February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10am-1pm. Afternoon Book Discussion: Titles TBD. February 11, March 10, April 7, 1:30-3:15pm. Open Knitting with Pam MacKenzie: February 15, 10-11:30am. President Who? February 16, 7-8:15pm. President Lincoln’s Great Coat: February 18, 7-8:15pm. Warren Workshop - Coloring Club for Adults: February 22, 7- 8:30pm. BROgrams - Interest Group for Men: February 23, March 22, 7- 8:30pm. Costume Jewelry - A Cultural Stroll through the Decades: Feb- ruary 25, 7-8:15pm. Music & The Oscars - Fabulous Film Scores: February 27, 2- 3:30pm. Parent/Teacher Workshop - Care of the Young Athlete: March 1, 7-8:15pm. Living in the Muslim World - A Woman’s Perspective: March 8, 7-8:15pm. Maizie Brews a Business: March 12, 2-3:30pm. St. Patrick’s Day Concert - Patrick Clifford’s Trio: March 15, 7- 8:30pm. NJ Makers Day - Be a Business Maker: March 18, 10am -2pm. Warren Workshop - Zentangle: March 28, 7-8:30pm. Authors Panel Discussion - Women: A Driving Force in the Publishing World: March 29, 7-8:30pm. From Carriages to Cars: April 6, 7-8:15pm. Letting Go of Anger & Finding Forgiveness with Diane Lang: April 9, 2-3:30pm. Friends of the Warren Township Library Meeting: April 11, 5- 7pm. Solar 101: April 21, 7-8:15pm. Warren Workshop - Rug Hooking Part 1: April 25, 7-8:30pm. ( Part 2 scheduled for May 23.) The Power Game - Golf & Politics: April 26, 7-8:30pm. Movie Discussion: TBD April 27, 6-8:30pm. WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 2 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908-561- 0117. Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-4:30pm, Saturday 10am-4:00pm. All pro- grams FREE. Registration required for ALL pro- grams (unless otherwise noted). Register, in-per- son, by telephone or online at www.sclsnj.org click on EVENTS/PROGRAMS for Watchung. NOTE: Program information subject to change; check online for library hours/clos- ings, updated information and added programs. NOTE: Library will be closed President’s Day, February 15. SCLSNJ’s Spelling Bee - Bee Spectacular: (Grades 3-8) March 4, 7-10pm. County-wide Spelling Bee. All are invited to attend. Montgomery High School, 1016 County Road 601, Skillman. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Musical Fun with Miss Jamie: (Babies - 6 years old with caregiv- er) February 3, March 2, 10:30-11:15am. Miss June’s Room: (4-6 years) February 4, 4-4:45pm. Bingo with Miss June: (6-13 years) February 5, 4-5pm. Michelangelo, The Little Therapy Horse: (2-8 years with care- giver) February 17, 4:30-5:15pm. Art with Ms. Bea: (4-7 years with caregiver) February 18, March 17, 4:15-5pm. Leisa’s Crafty Class for Kids: (5-8 years) February 24, 4:15- 5:15pm. More Fun for Munchkins: (2.5-3 years with caregiver) February 29, March 28, 10:30-11:15am. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) Meetings held first Wed of the month. Confirm online. Feb. 3, 7:30-8:30pm ADULT PROGRAMS Mah Jong Club of Watchung: February 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 1-4pm. Watchung Writers Group: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30am-12:30pm. The Canasta Group: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 12-2pm. Watchung Book Discussion Group: “ The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey” by Candace Millard, February 11; “The Care of Wooden Floors” by Will Wiles, March 10, 7-8:30pm. Energy Meditation: February 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 10:45am- 12:45pm. 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: Watchung & Green Brook residents may register for Warren programs & visa versa. (See selected registration dates). Upcoming Events: Adult Coed Volleyball: Mondays, 8-10pm, September-June, War- ren Central School. For more information call John Alapatt, (908) 647-4951. Adult Men’s Basketball: Mondays, 6-10pm, September-June, Warren Middle School. For more information email Eric Cheshire, echesh37@aol.com Spring Easter Egg Hunt & Wagon/Bike Parade : (3-5 years & 6-10years) April 9, 1pm, Municipal Pavilion area, Egg Hunt $5, Wagon Parade. FREE. Go to www.warrennj.org for more information & give us your email to receive weekly Recreation Newsletters.

WATCHUNG

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 available to Watchung residents. Check website for all

sports registration sign up information & program links.

Mah Jongg Club

: Monday & Tuesdays, 1-4pm (All year) Seniors

Room, Watchung Library

Adult Game Day

: Thursdays, 1-4pm Seniors Room, Watchung

Library

Adult Women’s Volleyball:

Mondays, 7-9pm, Valley View School,

September-May

Adult Men’s Basketball:

Fridays, 7-9pm, Bayberry School, Octo-

ber-June 10

Tennis Lessons:

Toddler, Youth, Teen & Adult Starting Spring &

Fall

Little League:

Now registering

Easter Egg Hunt:

March 19, Phillip’s Field (Rain Date March 20)

Community Picnic:

May 21, Mobus Field, Noon-3pm (Rain Date

May 22)

Movie Night:

TBD!

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