The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Apr/May 2025

COMMUNITY CALENDAR April • May 2025

Mondays, focuses on social, relationship, & communication skills for neurodivergent teens. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Social Club for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges : Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Parent Support Group : Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Call for more info or email admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS The JWC of Somerset Hills has almost a century of community service to Bernadsville, Basking Ridge, and Warren. We are part of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state. The club enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, one small project at a time. Visit us at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or for infor mation, contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women & men, singles & couples are welcome. We invite you to make new friends & partic ipate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/ canasta/mah jongg & much more. Find out more at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. More information about our club & activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. NOT IN THE FACE KICKBALL LEAGUE Recreational kickball league for women over 40. One day per week, 6-8pm, Martinsville, NJ. For more information email: NITFKickball@gmail.com. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local & surrounding town residents 55 + are invited to attend monthly meetings held on the 4th Monday of every month except July, Aug. & Dec. Meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 1 School St. Peapack, NJ. Refreshments 12:30pm. Meeting at 1:00pm. Next scheduled meetings are Apr. 28, May 27, June 23. Next bus trip: May 28 at The Shore Club, in Spring Lake, NJ. Patty Kerrigan, RN, BSN is present to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED. Questions, call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. RETIRED REGISTERED NURSES GROUP A social & educational monthly meeting for retired Registered Nurses. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12pm. Date & location may change due to availabili ty. June & Dec., a potluck luncheon is at another location. No meetings are held in July & August. For more information email karwhit46@gmail.com. ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS PO Box 250, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 rotarysomersethills.org Facebook.com/somersethillsrotary Service Above Self. An international non-profit NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville,

ics, Music; Large Type Books, Book Discussion Group Kits, Muse um Passes, Video Games, Materials for English Language Learners, Materials from Main Library Alliance, the Raritan Valley Federation Libraries, and the Morris Union Federation Libraries, Chinese Lan guage Books, Magazines and Newspapers, Local History Collection; Library of Things – collection of non-traditional, circulating items (i.e. tools, electronics, and more!) The Friends of Bernards Township Library is a non-profit organi zation made up of volunteers dedicated to supporting and promot ing the Library. Donations allow us to provide new and exciting programs, cutting-edge technology, and important resources. To volunteer or learn more, please visit BernardsLibrary.org/support. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-0118 or bernardsvillelibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs.-Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm. IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES : Spring events include: storytimes, author visits, yoga and meditation classes, “swap days” (cookies, books, plants and more!), book clubs, lectures, concerts, teen events and so much more! Visit our website for complete list of offering & registration details. Summer Reading “Color Our World” 2025 kicks off June 1st! STAY CONNECTED : Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Sign up to receive our e-newsletter by clicking the link on the top right corner of our website. ONLINE RESOURCES : E-books, eAudiobooks & digital magazines available through Libby (Overdrive). Movies, TV & music available to download through Hoopla. Multiple Research & Learning programs also available, including MANGO, Heritage Quest & Peterson’s Test & Career Prep. Access the Wall Street Journal & NY Times for free! Browse our catalog and place holds from the comfort of your home! MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown 973-538-6161, MMTLibrary. org, or email info@jfpl.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm ADULT, TEEN & CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUBS & PROGRAMS: Events both in-person & Zoom – all free & open to all! Spring events include; yoga, qigong (tai chi), film discussions, Zoom lectures, stamp club, chess club, 7 different book clubs, toddler story times, kids’ crafts & book clubs and much, much more! FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALES: Our popular used book sales every Tues. & 1st & 3rd Sat. of the month, 10am-2pm, Cash or checks only. Donations accepted inside Library all open hours. Donations or volunteering, email the Friends at friends@mmt.mainlib.org. Lots of great new inventory added weekly! EBOOK, EAUDIOBOOK, DIGITAL MAGAZINES & STREAMING VIDEO: EBooks, digital magazines & eAudiobooks through Libby (Overdrive). Patrons also have access to streaming movies through Kanopy & Spanish language films & games through The Shelf. We’re pleased to be able to now offer online access to the WSJ & NYT! Website or Reference staff member for more info. You can remotely access your local library all around the world! CAROLINE R. FOSTER NORTH JERSEY HISTORY & GENEALO GY CENTER: One of the best local history collections in the state of NJ! Visit us in person, online or email us njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org to find out more about your family, historic home, or neighborhood. We have many digitized photos & research databases available online at mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/. NOT JUST BOOKS: We have an extensive “Library of Things” collection available to borrow including technology & photography devices; a Cricut & crafting equipment; pickleball & sporting equip ment & much more. Check out our great collection of beautiful jigsaw puzzles! Museum Passes are very popular for many area attractions. (Collections for MMT cardholders 18+ only, please.) SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack Gladstone Municipal Complex School Street, Peapack 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube SCLSNJ’s Programs “Linked” Online ics, Music; Large Type Books, Book Discussion Group Kits, Muse

RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295

A wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth- based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more info, visit somersetcounty4h@co.somerset.nj.us. SHADOWFAX BRIDGE CLUB 679 Bartley Road Chester Township, NJ A friendly, local bridge club hosts duplicate bridge sessions every Tues., Wed., & Fri. Pairs or beginners welcome; private lessons with an ACBL certified teacher available. Singles invited-friendly, suitable partners (including Life Masters) guaranteed if you need. Tues-free lesson hand played & discussed 9:30am, followed by a game limited to players with less than 750 masterpoints, 10am with play completed by 1pm. Wed. & Fri. games open to players of all levels, 10am. These sessions, more hands played, include a short break at noon (bring lunch), play ending at 2pm. Card Fees $10 per player for regular games. Visit bridgewebs.com/shadowfax or call us at 908-879-3895. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge 202 Mt. Airy Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers offer a nutritionally-balanced lunch (4 choices) for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 & above. Multi-purpose facilities offer a variety of activities, incl. educational programs, health & wellness info. & a stimulating social setting. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm for a variety of academic, health, & wellness oppor tunities. Programs are FREE for registered members unless indicated otherwise. The Somerset County Office for Aging & Disability Services operates county-operated senior wellness centers and seniors can reach out for help at 1-888-747-1122. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking, presentation & leadership skills. Online meetings held every Wed. at noon. Info, call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. WOMEN WHO WRITE, INC. Its goal is to assist women writers in every phase of the writing process – with critique groups, workshops, & discussions. To become a member or see upcoming events, visit womenwhowrite.org/membership. BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 32 South Maple Street Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 BernardsLibrary.org Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING: Programs for Adults, Teens and Kids. Daytime and evening book discussions, lectures, cultural escapes and storytime for kids, & much more! JOB SEARCH DATA BASES: Find job listings and tools to help you with your search. REFERENCE HELP: Email: reference@bernardslibrary.org LIBRARIES Regional women writers’ organization & nonprofit corporation with writing groups that meet throughout New Jersey.

organization committed to making a difference in our global & local communities. Core mission is to eradicate polio through out the world, as well as supporting education, promoting peace, protecting the environment, providing clean water & disaster response. Locally Rotary supports local charities such as Nourish NJ, Community of Hope-Lyons VA Hospital ,The Somerset Hills YMCA, & HS scholarship programs. Come join us & have fun doing it! New members always welcome. Meetings are 1st & 3rd Wed. of ea. month 5:30pm, Claremont Tavern, 121 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, NJ. NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 Call: 908-204-3031 x4 Text: 908-365-0776 ENJOY VIRTUAL LIBRARY ACCESS 24/7: Download Audiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines and more. Learn a new language, get homework help, or access your library account. Place holds on items, and receive courtesy emails & texts about due dates. MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Downloadables – Audiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, Movies, Com For a complete list of programs &/or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org, & on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Programs hosted virtually & available to all branches. Equal access to public accommodations. *Note: This branch is currently under renovations. Please go online for details regarding hours and programs.

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