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WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS
NETWORKING GROUP
(formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group)
Networking group for professional women from all
industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-
section of industries & experiences. Group meets for
lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water
& Wine Ristorante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung,
07069. Prix Fixe lunch $25 per person. Registration
& reservations a MUST & are to be confirmed
through
Meetup.comWebsite
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.htmlWATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB
Meets 1st Tuesday of each month 7:30pm at Rolf’s. Club open to the public.
For information, call Pete Doelger 732-469-0446.
WATCHUNG LIONS CLUB
Bi-monthly meetings, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month,
7:30pm, Water and Wine Restaurant, Watchung. For infor-
mation on membership please contact James Clemens at
908-769-0851. All interested are invited to attend.
Upcom-
ing Event:
28th Annual Watchung Lions Charity Golf
Outing,
Thursday, September 10 (Rain Date guaranteed –
tentatively September 17), Twin Brooks Golf Course, 600
Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Major fundraiser supporting
variety of charities including New Jersey Lions Eye Bank,
scholarships for RVCC (Raritan Valley Community Col-
lege), local soup kitchens & food banks. Questions &
reservations? Contact Jim at 908-769-0851(H) or 908-358-
9341(C).
WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB
55+ - Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September-
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!
Upcoming Events:
Polish Festival/Bus Ride,
October 21,
Home for the Holiday Trip,
December 9. If interested in joining
our club, call Carolyn 908-279-7809 or Madelyn 908-561-1932 for trips.
WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB
Meets every Tuesday, 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 ext. 23, www.sclsnj.org All programs FREE. Registration required for ALL programs (unless other- wise noted). Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information go to the library web- site: www.sclsnj.org/ warren.htm or call the library to sign up. NOTE: New Hours effective September 14: Monday- Thursday, 9:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-5pm. Library will be closed Labor Day, September 7, Thanksgiving, November 26, 27 & Christmas, December 24-26, 31. Library will open at 12pm, December 3. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Wompy’s World of Musical Play: (6 months-4 years) September 18, 10- 10:45am & 11-11:45am. Kids’ MusicRound: (Birth-4 years) October 19, 10-10:45am & 11-11:45am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) September 16 & October 21, 10-11am. Teen Volunteer Night: (Grades 7-12) September 22, 7-8pm & October 27, 8-9pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Back on Your Feet Again: Myths About Foot Care: September 10, 9:45- 10:45am. Relax, Renew & Rejuvenate - Seated Yoga: September 10, 17 & 24, Octo- ber 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, December 10 & 17, 11am - 12pm. NOTE: Program fills quickly. Afternoon Book Discussion: Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan, September 10, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, October 8, Titles TBD, November 12, December 3, 1:30-3:15pm. Bridge Players Group: September 14, 21,28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, Novem- ber 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-4pm. LVSC Tutor Information Sessions: September 14, 7-8:30pm, September 16, 1-3pm. Mah Jongg Players Afternoon: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4pm. Job Hunting for the Recent College Graduate: September 15, 7-8:30pm. Name that Tune at The Chelsea: September 16, 2:15-3:30pm. Note: Pro- gram takes place at The Chelsea Senior Living. For more information & to register, call 908-903-0911. Speed Networking for the Small Business Owner & Business Profes- sional: September 17, 8:30-10:30am. NYC Art Galleries & Museums: September 17, 7-8:15pm. Chess Club for Adults: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Novem- ber 6, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 10am - 1pm. Visiting Gardens in the NY Area on Day Trips: September 19, 2-3:30pm. Open Knitting with Pam MacKenzie: September 21, October 19, Novem- ber 16, 10-11:30am. Warren Workshop - Origami: September 21, 7-8:30pm. Evening Book Discussion: House Rules by Jodi Picoult, September 24, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis, October 21, Titles TBD November 18, December 9, 7:15-8:45pm. Evening Knitting Sessions with Pam MacKenzie: September 28, October 5, 7-8:30pm. MindFit Series: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 12:30-1:15pm. Hypnotherapy - Your Mind & The Power of Your Thoughts: October 6, 7- 8:15pm. History of Warren Part II - Top 10 People, Places & Things in Warren Township: October 7, 7-8:30pm. Movies on Fridays: Hitchcock - Frenzy, October 9, The Birds, October 16, Psycho, October 23, Rear Window, October 30, 11am-1:30pm. Warren Township Library Friends Meeting: October 12, 5-7pm. Photo Tips for Better Pics at The Chelsea: October 13, 6:30-8pm. Note: Program takes place at The Chelsea Senior Living. For more information & to register, call 908-903-0911. Jane Austen, The Music of Her Time - An Innocent Diversion & Delight: October 17, 2-3:30pm. Warren Workshop - Cookie Decorating Demonstration: October 19, 7:30- 8:30pm. Ghosts Around the World: October 20, 7-8:15pm. The Bittersweet Truth Behind Your Favorite Addiction - Sugar: October 22, 7-8:15pm. Holiday Recipes Makeover: October 24, 2-3:30pm. Learn More About It - Medicare Plans: October 26, 7-8:30pm. Speaking from Spirit - Meet a Medium: October 29, 7-8:30pm. Jane Austen, Mystery Writer - The Case of Emma: November 4, 7-8:15 pm. Interactive Postural Analysis - Sit Up Straight!: November 5, 9:45-10:35 am. Actor Neill Hartley in “Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band”: November 5, 7-8:15pm. Buying a Digital Camera: November 9, 7-8:30pm. Veteran’s Day Program - Famous Generals from Washington to Schwarzkopf: November 11, 7-8:15pm. Veteran’s Benefits & Other Long Term Care Planning Options for Veter- ans & Their Survivors at The Chelsea: November 12, 6:30-8pm. Note: Program takes place at The Chelsea Senior Living. For more information & to register, call 908-903-0911. Holiday Gift Boutique - Fundraiser for The Friends of Warren Library: November 14, 10am - 3pm. Warren Workshop - Cake Decorating: November 16, 7-8:30pm. Dealing with Negative People - Steps to Positive Change: November 17, 7-8:30pm. NJ Lenape-Delaware Indian Heritage: November 19, 7-8:15pm. Musical Saturday @ Your Library - Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday: December 5, 2-3:15pm. 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/PROGRAMS for Watchung. NOTE: Program information subject to change; check online for library hours/closings, updated informa- tion and added programs. NOTE: New Hours effective September 14: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-5pm. Library will be closed Labor Day, September 7, Thanks- giving, November 26, 27 & Christmas, December 24-26, 31. Library will open at 12pm, December 3. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Miss June’s Room: (4-6 years) September 3, October 1, November 5, December 10. Leisa’s Crafty Class for Kids: (5-8 years) September 30, October 28, November 18, December 30, 4:15-5:15pm. More Fun for Munchkins: (2- 1 / 2 -3 years with caregiver) September 29, October 20, November 24, December 8, 10:30-11:15am. Musical Fun with Miss Jamie: (Babies - 6 years with caregiver) September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, 10:30-11:15am. Bingo with Miss June: (4-10 years old) September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, 4-4:45pm. The King’s Castle - Chess Club for Kids: (Grades 3-8) September 9, Octo- ber 14, November 11, December 9, 7-8pm. Lego Club: (Grades 1-4) September 28, October 26, November 30, 7- 7:45pm. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 6-12) September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, 7:30-8:30pm. ADULT PROGRAMS Mah Jong Club of Watchung: September 1, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Octo- ber 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 1-4pm. Watchung Writer’s Group: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 10:30 am - 12:30pm. The Canasta Group of Watchung: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 1-4pm. Watchung Book Discussion Group: Out Stealing Horses by Per Petter- son, September 10, Castaway by Lucy Irvine, October 8, The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy, November 12, Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini, 7-8:30pm. Energy Meditation: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 10:30-11:30am. WACC Watchung Adult Chess Club: September 14, October 19, Novem- ber 16, December 14, 7-8:30pm. The Writer’s Galley: September 23, October 28, 7-8:30pm. 2=1 Book Club: Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, Sep- tember 28, Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo, October 19, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown, November 16, Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat, December 21, 11:30am-12:30pm. Vintage Views - New Jersey: September 30, 1-2pm. Pathways to Happiness: October 21, 1-2pm. The Lady Swings Sinatra: October 28, 1-2pm. The Great TREE Adventure: November 18, 1-2pm. WARREN TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ 07059, 908-753- 8000 Ext 270, Fax 908-757-9173, recreation@ war- rennj.org, www.warrennj.org/wtrec 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, Warren Central School. For more information call John Alapatt, (908) 647-4951. Adult Men’s Basketball: Mondays, 6-10pm, September-June, Warren Mid- dle School. For more information email Eric Cheshire, echesh37@aol.com Fall Tennis Lessons: (Ages 4-adult) Starting Sept. 14-Oct. 28, Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 4, 5, 6 or 7pm, Greenwood Meadows courts or Municipal Courts. $110 per 6 sessions, 55 minutes long. Visit website to reg- ister & for more info. High School Intramural Basketball: (Grades 9-12, Watchung, Green Brook, Long Hill & Warren teens) Regis- tration begins October 1, ends Dec. 2 or when full. Games played at WHRHS, Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays. $110/approx. 10 games. Parent release form required. Go to www.warrennj.org for more information & give us your email to receive weekly Recreation Newsletters. WATCHUNG RECREATION Upcoming Events: 2015 Fall Tennis: (Children 5-14 years & Adults) with Hot Shots Tennis. Classes Tuesdays & Sundays beginning September 13, Mobus Field, Watchung. Participants must have own tennis rac- quets, water & sneakers. SPACE IS LIMITED. Questions & times? Please call Joli Tormey at (908) 727-0011. Call Linda Monetti, Rec Coordinator at 908-756-0080 x210 for more infor- mation 9/11 Memorial Service: Hosted by the Mayor & Council, Village Green, Watchung Circle, across from Texier House, 5:30pm. All invited to attend. In case of inclement weather, ceremony will be held at Valley View School, “All Purpose Room.” Gerald M. Mobus Memorial Fishing Derby: September 12, Watchung Lake, 9:30-11:30am (Rain Date: Sunday, September 13). Must bring your own fishing pole! FREE for all Watchung Residents! Harvest Festival: October 24, 2-5pm, Mobus Park (Rain Date: October 25). FREE for all Watchung Residents!“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799
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