The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition June/July/August 2018

Warren-Watchung Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . June - July - august , PAGE 87 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 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 Val- ley YMCA, Bridgewater, con- tact Janet McCloskey, 908- 704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volun- teers. For additional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our web-site at www.swim-inc.org WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM GARDENS & LEARNING CENTER (WFA) 197 Mountain Ave., Warren. For more infor- mation visit www.wfafnj. org e mail adminis- trator@ wfafnj.org, or call 908-350-7383. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit www.warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB Meets 2 & 4 Wednesdays of each month, 7pm at Prezzos, War- ren. For info, contact Adriane Stewart at 908-410-6325, email adrianejstewart@aol.com o r vis it www.warren lionsclub.org. WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experi- ences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ris- torante-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 screenings. Open 9am-4pm Monday- Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabilities. For information call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.nj.us o r visit www.co.somerset.nj.us / senior services / senior programs & services / senior wellness centers / program schedule WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB Meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm, Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Road, Gillette. Educational Coin Club with guest speakers & ‘show and tell’ at meetings. For informa- tion, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. Young Numismatic Meeting: 7pm. WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB 55+. Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September to June,11am-2pm, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap accessible), 57 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Refreshments, guest speakers, bus trips, fun parties, picnic in June. Join us! For information, contact Madelyn at 908-561- 1932 or Brenda at 908-753-4586.New members welcome. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Tuesday, 12 noon at Prezzo Restau- rat, 50 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren. For more infor- mation about club, call Bob Aznar at 908-755- 8724 or email a t rara1055@optonline.net LONG HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. 908-647-2088 www.longhilllibrary.org. A ll 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. A ll programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information go to library website: www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm o r call library to sign up. NOTE: The branch will be closed on June 17 and July 4. The branch will close at 5pm on June 6-8. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Mount Bethel Village Singers: Saturday, June 9, 2-3pm. The Music, Bubble, and Comedy Show - Born To Read: Sat- urday, July 23, 4-5pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Pop-Up Storytime - Stories, Music, and Movement: (Ages 2- 5): Friday, July 13, 10-10:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Learn to Lead - Boss Level Adulting: (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, July 10, 6-7pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: World Religions and Cultures - Under the Banner of Heav- en: Wednesday, June 20, 2-4pm. Sizzling Summer Reads: Tuesday, June 26, 1:30-3pm. World Religions and Cultures - Humanism, Atheism, and Agnosticism: Wednesday, July 11, 7-8:30pm. Square Foot Gardening 101: Saturday, July 28, 11am- 12:15pm. Landscapes of New Jersey: Wednesday, August 15, 7- 8:30pm. 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 cl ick on EVENTS/PROGRAMS for Watchung. Program information subject to change; check online for library hours/closings, updated information and added programs. NOTE: The branch will be closed on July 4. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Unique Creatures: (Grades K-5): Wednesday, July 18, 11- 11:45am. Propbox Players Presenters Presents the Three Little Pigs: (Grades PreK-2) Wednesday, July 25, 2-3pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: From Our Farms: (Ages 3-5) Monday, June 4, 11-11:45am. Music with Miss Donna: (Birth-5 years) Wednesday, June 13, 10-10:30am. LEGO™ Challenge: (Ages 6-12 with caregiver) Saturday, June 16, 11am-noon. Let’s Play Today featuring Yoyo: (Grades Pre K-2) Friday, July 13, 2-3pm. Wompy’s World: (6 months - 4 years) Monday, July 16, 10- 10:45am. Touch the Music Hands-On Workshop: (Ages 3-5) Monday, July 30, 11-11:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS Escape Room (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, July 11, 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Poetry of Food: Wednesday, June 6, 7-8:30pm. Bridge Club: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10am-noon. Watchung Book Discussion Group: Thursdays, June 14, July 12, August 9; 7:30-8:45pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 07059, 908- 753-8000 Ext. 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@warrennj.org, www.warrennj.org/ recreation. Meets first Monday of the month (except Feb, July, Sept.) 7pm, Town Hall, 1st Floor, Springdale Confer- ence Room. NOTE: For children, teens and adults in Warren, Green Brook, and Watchung. Upcoming Activities: Concerts: Bob Marino and Barbra Lawson, Wednesdays, June 20; The Fabulous 50’s The Keynotes, June 27, 7pm, municipal court yard. Warren Township Summer Camps Registration: (Grades 1- 8) Camps begin Monday, June 25. Little Jimmy &The Starlites: Wednesday, July 11. Warren’s Got Talent: Wednesday, July 18. Ross Griswold & The Second Line Concert: Wednesday, July 25. Teen Fest: Thursday, August 2 (Rain date, August 7). Legos StarWars & Motorized Machines Camp: (Ages 6-12) August 6-10. Rutgers SAFETY Coaches Clinic: Wednesday, August 15. JerZGirls Band: Wednesday, August 22. Jr. Field Hockey Clinic: (Grades 1-4 & 5-9) Sundays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 9-11am, Duderstadt Field. $75 Summer Playground Program: June 25-July 27, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Mon, 12-3pm, $225/5wks. Summer Teen Camp: June 25 - July 27, M-F full days 8:45am- 2:45pm; 2 trips a week. Register by the week. Little Kids Camp: (Ages 4-6 years) July 30, 31, August 1-3, 9am-1pm; $85. WATCHUNG BOROUGH RECREATION COMMISSION 15 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-756-0080 Ext. 210, Fax 908-757-70 27, 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, 1-5pm (All year) Sen- iors 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 Sept-May. Adult Men’s Basketball: Fridays, 7-9pm, Bayberry School October-June 10. Tennis Lessons: Toddler, Youth, Teen & Adult Starting Fall. Watchung Recreation Summer Camp: July 2-August 17, Brook Hill Swim & Tennis Club, full days, rain or shine. Swim- ming daily, weekly trips included. Open to Warren, Green Brook and Long Hill Township residents. r e Cr e a T i On l i brar i e s “Linked” Online SCAN HERE FOR PROGRAM DETAILS C lub s and s e rv i C e s Karen Swartz Organizer