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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 Senior 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 other- wise noted. WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 42 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754- 5554, www.sclsnj.org. All programs FREE. Registra- tion required for ALL programs (unless otherwise noted). Program dates and times subject to change. For complete program information go to library web- site: www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm or call library to sign up. NOTE: The branch will be closed, September 4, November 23. ARTIST EXHIBITION: The Art Space at the library’s wall gallery displays: September: Oil paintings by Westfield artist Sung Gross. October-November: Watercolor, oil, photography by Warren artist Ghan- shyam Patel. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Game Day: Friday & Saturday, September1, 2, 9:30am-5pm. Special Needs Social Hour: Mondays, September 18, Yoga, October 23, Paint Jack O Lanterns, November 20, Make Holiday Wreaths, 7- 8pm. CHILDREN PROGRAMS: Wompy’s World of Musical Play: (Ages 6 months-4 years) Friday, Sep- tember 8, Monday, November 20, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am. Yoga with Miss Lauren: (Ages 4-8) Mondays, October 23, November 13, 4:30-5:15 pm. TEEN PROGRAM: Coding with Python: (Grade 6-8) Wednesdays, September 27, October 25, 7-8pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Chess Club: Fridays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 10am-1pm. Mah Jongg Players Afternoon: Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 14, 21, 28, 1-4 pm. Book Discussion: Thursdays, September 7, The Zookeeper’s Wife, November 9, title TBD, 1:30-3:15 pm; Wednesdays, September 27, One Plus One, October 25, The Night Sister, November 29, title TBD, 7:15- 8:45pm. English Conversation Group: Mondays, September 11, 18, 25, Octo- ber 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 10-11:30am. Bridge Players Group: Mondays, September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 1-4pm. Recipe Club: Monday, September 11, Herbs with Daryl Minch, Octo- ber 16, Making Candy, November 13, Learn How to Decorate with Fondant, 7-8pm. Needlepoint: Tuesdays, September 12, October 10, November 14, 7-8:30pm. How to Sell Your House: Thursday, September 14, 7-8:30pm. Empowerment for New Beginnings - A Workshop for Those Return- ing to the Workforce: Fridays, September 15, 22, 29, 10am-2:30pm. Yarn & Threads: Mondays, September 18, October 2, 16, November 6, 20, 10-12pm. Film Discussion: Thursdays, September 21, October 19, November 16, 1-4pm. Marc Berger Presents: Saturday, September 23, 2-3:30 pm, Musical Performance, Ride. Writer’s Group - Where Do I Begin: Thursdays, September 28, Octo- ber 26, November 30, 7-8:30pm. History of Somerville - An Overview of an Historic Village, Town, & Regional Center: Tuesday, October 3, 7-8:30pm. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Presented by Racon- teur Radio: October 7, 2-3:30pm. Close the Gates - Immigration Restriction in U.S. Policy, Past, and Present: Wednesday, October 18, 7-8:30pm. Book Talk by Local Author Gene Boffa: Wednesday, November 1, 7- 8:30pm. Introduction to Qi Gong: Wednesday, November 8, 7-8:15pm. Girls Night Out - Musical Performance: Saturday, November 18, 2-3pm. 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: The branch will be closed, September 4, November 23. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Creepy Creatures: (Ages 1 -100) Saturday, October 14, 11am-12pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime - Miss June’s Room: (Ages 4-6): Thursdays, September 7, October 5, November 2, 4-5pm. Bingo with Miss June: (Ages 4 & up) Fridays, September 8, October 6, November 3 4-4:45pm. Music with Miss Donna: (Ages birth-5 with caregiver) Wednesday, September 13, October 11, 10-10:30am. Storytime Just for You: (Ages 4-5 with caregiver) Fridays, September 15, 29, October 13, 27, November 3, 17, 10:30-11:15am. Big Builders: (Ages 4 to 6 with caregiver) Saturday, September 16, 11- 11:45am. Art with Ms. Bea: (Ages 4 & up with caregiver) Tuesdays, September 26, October 24, November 21, 4:15-5:15pm. Storytime - Learning with Leisa: (Ages 5-7) Wednesdays, September 27, October 25, November 15, 4:30-5:15pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Advisory Board: (Grades 7-12) Wednesdays, September 20, October 18, November 15, 7-8:30pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Mah Jong Club of Watchung: Mondays & Tuesdays, September 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31; 1-4pm. Watchung Writers Group: Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, Octo- ber 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 am-12:30pm. Retirement Planning Seminar: Tuesday, September 26, 7-8pm. Color and Conjure: Wednesday, October 25, 7-8:30 pm. 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 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. Upcoming Activities: Tennis Lessons: (One 8 week session, 55 minutes each, ages 4-adult): Fall session begins, Mondays September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 16, 23, 30 & November 6; Tuesdays September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17, 24 & November 7; Wednesdays September 13, 27 & October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 8. Fee $140. Held at Municipal Complex and Greenwood Meadows Courts. For more info, email Eleanora Murfitt at emurfitt@war- rennj.org or 908-753-8000 ext. 270 Rutgers SAFETY Coaches Clinics: Clinics held Wednesday, November 29, 7pm 10pm. Must be over 18 years to participate. Free for Warren and Watchung residents. Register online. $35 for all others. Adult Coed Pickup Volleyball: Mondays, September 18-June 11, 7- 10pm, 109 Mt. Bethel Rd, Warren Central School & 132 Jefferson Ave, Green Brook Middle School. Thursdays in Greenbrook, open to warren, Watchung & Greenbrook. For more info, please contact, Mike Rotolo at michael.rotolo1@gmail.com. Warren Recreation Men’s Pickup Basketball : (Ages 18 or older, out of HS): Begin September 18, Mondays, 6pm-9:45pm. Open to Warren, Watchung & Green Brook. For more info, Eric Cheshire at echesh37@aol.com. 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. Movie in the Park - The Secret Life of Pets: Friday, September 8 (Rain date Friday, September 15) 8 pm, Philips Field. Ice cream social starts, 6:30pm. Gerald M. Mobus Memorial Fishing Derby: Sunday, September 16, 9:30am-Noon (Rain Date Sunday September 17), Watchung Lake. Must bring your own fishing pole! FREE for Watchung Residents. Yankee Game Trip: For details, visit www.watchungnj.gov Harvest Festival: October 28(Rain Date October 29), 1-4pm, Mobus Park. FREE. For more information, visit www.watchungnj.gov. 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 Sept- 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 l i brar i e s SCAN HERE FOR PROGRAM DETAILS C lub s and s e rv i C e s Karen Swartz Organizer