Bernards Ridge Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

theconnectionsnj.com Community Calendar . SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER , PAGE 75 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volunteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more infor- mation about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit co.somerset.nj.us . Transportation avail- able to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Pro- grams: Dancercise - Mondays, 10:30am, Tai Chi - Wednesdays, 1pm. Monthly Book Club - 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. UPCOM- ING EVENTS: September 6 Millicent Fenwick: Conscience of NJ, Jim DelGuidice September 16 Performance by Michael Andrew: Best Songs of the Last Few Decades September 20 Flu Clinic + Presentation, Wegmans Pharmacy September 23 Hoarding and Older Adults, Monica Townsend September 27 Lyrics of Love, Julia Walsh (Soprano) + Gregory Stout (Pianist) October 4 The Great Swamp: NJ’s Natural History, Jim DelGuidice October 9 Historic Haunts of NJ, Gordon Thomas Ward October 23 Greeting Card Workshop with Jerry October 25 Football in NJ, Alan Delozier November 8 Music of the 1970s Sam + Candy Caponegro SOMERSET HILLS MOMS Looking for some family fun? Check our monthly calendar of activities for moms & kids - moms’ nights out, playdates, book club gatherings, & more. Special events throughout the year to celebrate holidays & other occasions. For information on how to join, please email: somer- sethillsmoms@gmail.com . SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, Bernards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit speechmeisters.org VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS (VNA) 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180. visitingnurse.org Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Asso- ciation of Somerset Hills offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday, 10am - 3pm. Call Maria 908-766-0180 x260. For information about the Day Center, visit website. Caregiver Support Group (FARE): Bridgewater Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, The Chelsea in Bridgewater across from Green Knoll Grill, 6pm. Welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month. Location: Adult Day Center of the VNA of Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For informa- tion, call the FARE Information Line 908-766-0180, ext. 241 or visit website. Bereavement Group: Support group. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, call 908-766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. Upcoming Events: VNA Rummage Sale Donations: September 7-24, Monday-Saturday, 10am-1pm, Far Hills Fairgrounds. More info: visitingnurse.org VNA Rummage Sale: October 4,5 & 6, Far Hills Fairgrounds. Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-3:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted. For more info: visitingnurse.org BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernard-sville, 908-766-0118. Open Monday-Thurs- day 10am-9pm, Friday- Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. All programs are FREE. No sign up needed unless otherwise stated. Reg- ister online at bernardsvillelibrary.org or call the library at 908-766-0118 to sign up. NOTE: For more regular, recurring story times – Baby Book Time, Toddler Tales & Stories & More & craft programs for children of all ages, programs for Middle School- ers & teens & special events, visit bernardsvillelibrary.org. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: ABCs of DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy & Genomics: Wednesday, September 18, 7pm. Advance sign-up requested. The Writers Circle: Thursday, September 19, 10:30am.Generative workshop that applies to writing in all genres. Advance sign-up required. Creating a Dynamic Job Portfolio: Wednesday, September 25, 7pm. Advance sign-up requested. Coming to America: The Great Waves: Wednesday, October 16, 7pm. History of immigration to America. Advance sign-up requested. MORRISTOWN & MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY 1 Miller Road, Morristown, 973-538-6161, email: info@jfpl.org . Open: Sun 1-5, Mon-Thurs, 9am- 9pm, Fri, 9am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm. All pro- grams FREE. For more info & additional pro- gram listings, visit jfpl.org . Friends Of The Library Book Sales: Every Tuesday, 10am-2pm, 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 10am-2pm. CHILDREN & TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Visit our website or call 973-538-6161. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Managing Pain with Alternative Medicine: September 18, 7pm, Meeting Room. John O’Rourke presents Mystery, Millions & Murder in North Jer- sey!: A Morris County true crime story: October 20, 2pm, Meeting Room. Notables Choral Concert: November 1, 7pm, Circulation Room. Qigong: Tuesdays, 7pm, September 24-November 26, F.M. Kirby Gallery. Yoga: Mondays, 6pm & Fridays, 9:30am, F.M. Kirby Gallery. Chess Club: (All ages) Must know rules & bring chess set. Third Thursday of each month, 7pm, F. M. Kirby Gallery. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex, School Street, Peapack, 908-458-8440, sclsnj.org. Pro- gram dates & times subject to change. All pro- grams FREE. Registration required unless oth- erwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. NOTE: Library will be closed September 2 for Labor Day; Novem- ber 28, 29 for Thanksgiving. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Michelangelo the Miniature Therapy Horse: (Families) October 9, 10:30-11:30am. Poetry Reading by Thomas William Simpson: (All ages) November 11, 7-9pm. Seasonal Gift-Making: (All ages) November 20, 4-7pm. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Read to a Therapy Dog: (Grades K-4) September 21; October 19; November 16; 10-11am. LEGO® Club: (Grades K-5) September 24; October 29; November 26; 4:30-5:30pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: DIY Bag Designing: (Grades 6-12) September 12, 5-6pm. Origami Club: (Grades 6-12) September 25, 7-8pm. Sugar Skull Designing: (Grades 6-12) October 28, 9:30am - 9pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Gardening with Deer: September 24, 7-8:30pm. Baneful Herbs: Presented by Caren White, October 14, 7-8pm. Paint & Design Trends: October 21, 7-8pm. Kate Macy Ladd - Original Owner of Natirar: A Biography, Novem- ber 6, 6:30-7:30pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Offers programs & activities for all ages at gener- al use parks in Bridgewater, Somerset, & Skill- man; Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge; Lord Stirling Stable, Basking Ridge; Park Headquarters, Bridgewater; Leonard J. Buck Gar- den, Far Hills; Colonial Park Gardens, Somerset & championship golf courses in Bridgewater, Som- erset, Warren & Neshanic Station.For information on all activities available & to register, visit somer- setcountyparks.org or call 908-722-1200. Forest Bathing: (Beginners & experienced practicioners) Saturday, Sep- tember 7, Noon-2pm, Colonial Park Rose Garden, Lot A. Includes meditation & centering sessions. $25pp. Pre-registration & payment required by September 3. Free Concert in Duke Island Park: New Power Soul, Sunday, September 8, 6-7:30pm. FREE. Fall Yoga: Classic Hatha Yoga (low impact) 10-week program Tuesday mornings & Wednesday evenings beginning September 10 & 11. Beginner Classes Tuesday mornings 9:30-10:30am or Wednesday evenings 5:30pm- 6:30pm. $80.00. Advanced Beginner Class Wednesday evenings 7-8:15pm. $100.00. Pre-registration required. North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Horse Care Workshop 101: Five consecutive Saturdays, beginning Sep- tember 14, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ. $60 Somerset County residents/$90 non-residents. Registra- tions accepted until the first day of class, space permitting. Workshop does not include riding. “Home On the Range” Introductory Horseback Ride: (must be at least 9 years old, under 200 pounds, at least 5’ tall ) Western-style horseback riding. One-hour trail ride Sundays, September 15, October 13, October 27, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registration through September 12, October 10, October 24. $40 Somerset County residents/$50 non-residents. Smartphone Photography Workshop: Sunday September 22, 10am- Noon, Colonial Park Gardens Horticulture Building, Parking Lot A. $20 pp. Pre-registration & payment required by September 18. Lord Stirling Stable 50th Anniversary Celebration & Barbeque: Save the date! Sunday, September 22. Tickets available in Stable office & at Friends of Lord Stirling Stable, flss.org . Make a Hypertufa Mini-Trough: Friday, September 27, 10-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. $45 includes cost of materials. Pre-registration required. Introductory Horseback Ride: (Must be at least 9 years old, under 200 pounds. Riders 9-12 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) English-style riding. One hour trail ride Sunday, September 29, 1- 3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Regis- tration open through September 26. Build Your Own Scarecrow: (All ages)Saturday, October 5, 9am-Noon, Colonial Park Gardens Stone Cottage, Parking Lot A. Bring your own favorite scarecrow clothes. Some scarecrow attire available. $25pp. Pre-registra- tion & payment required by Monday, September 30. 1770’s Festival at the Environmental Education Center: Sunday, October 6, 11:30am-4:30pm, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Suggested donation $5.00. By the Light of the Moon: Friday, October 11, 6:30-7:30pm (Rain date Sat- urday, October 12), 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Explore the Great Swamp to listen for animal sounds along the swampy trails. Walks depart every 15 minutes. $6 pp. Preregistration required. Live Animal Show: (All ages) Sunday, October 13, 1-2pm, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Suggested dona- tion: $5 pp. Dog Days - A Very Silly Dog Show: Sunday, October 13, 2pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Information available at flss.org. Fall Festival at Lord Stirling Stable: Saturday, October 19, 5- 8pm, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Additional information at flss.org (Rain date: Saturday, October 26, 2019.) Mischief Night Madness - Colonial Park Putting Course: Miniature Golf. Friday, October 25, 5-8pm, Colonial Park Putting Course, East Millstone. (Rain date Saturday, October 26) Wear your Halloween costume, get a free Halloween goodie bag. $8.00 for family of two; $10.00 for family of three or more. Horse Care Workshop 102: (Prerequisite is Horse Care Workshop 101) Five consecutive Saturdays beginning Saturday, October 26, 10am-Noon, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. $60 Somer- set County residents/$90 non-residents. Registrations accepted until first day of class. Workshop does not include riding. Horse Care Workshop 103: (Participation in Horse Care Workshop 102 is a pre- or co-requisite) Five consecutive Saturdays, beginning Saturday, Octo- ber 26, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. $60 Somerset County residents/$90 non-residents. Registrations accepted until first day of class. Workshop does not include riding. JJ the Pony’s Cowboy Cookout: (All cowboys and cowgirls under the age of 13 are invited) Sunday, October 27, 1-3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Western wear (jeans, boots, welcome!) $20 per child/parent pair; siblings in appropriate age group additional $10 each. Registration available through October 24. Flower & Landscape Photography – Autumnal Brilliance: (All levels of dig- ital & film photographers) Saturday, October 26, 9-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, NJ Pre-registration required. $35pp. Thankful Lights – Floating Luminaries at Leonard J. Buck Garden: Fri- day, November 15, 5-6:30pm, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Create your own lantern attached to an illuminated float that will be released on Buck Garden’s Lower Pond. $15 pp. All materials supplied. Pre- registration required. Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Centerpiece: Create a centerpiece featur- ing a fresh pineapple, evergreens, boxwood, ivies, small cones, & ribbon. Saturday, November 23, 1-3pm, Park Headquarters at North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Meet at reception area. All materials pro- vided (bring a box to carry home your creation). $50 per person. Pre-regis- tration & payment required by November 18. Fall “Family & Friends” Introductory Trail Ride: (Must be at least 9 years old & under 200 pounds) English style riding. Friday, November 29,10am, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registra- tion November 11-November 21. $40 Somerset County residents/$50 non-residents. 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