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SOMERSET COUNTY
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER (continued)
Stretch & Flex Class:
(
Upper & Lower Body Chair Exercise), Mon-
days, Thursdays, 10:45am.
Zumba:
Wednesdays & Fridays 10am, 8 week class Sept 4-
Oct 25.
Advanced registration requested,
forms available at SWC.
Upcoming Events:
Flu Shot Clinic:
September 3, 9:30am-12:00pm, VNA of Somer-
set Hills.
Scenic Walk & Bingo:
September 4, 27.
School Days of Yesteryear:
September 6.
Seniors & Substance Abuse Prevention:
September 10.
Standing Tall Against Falls:
September 11.
Maple Sugaring Program & Pancake Brunch:
September 13.
AARP Defensive Driving Course:
September 17, 9:30am-
3:30
pm.
Registration Required. Space Limited.
The Total Brain Workout - Brainteasers:
September 17.
Stroke Prevention & Risk Factor Information:
September 18.
Heart Healthy Food Shopping Tips:
September 20.
Make Time for Mammography:
September 24.
Bingo - Men’s Edition:
September 24.
Cooking Demo & Food Tasting - Healthy Apple Crisp:
Septem-
ber 25.
The Next Step After Advanced Directives:
September 26.
Birthday Celebration:
September 27, 12:15pm. Celebrate all
September birthdays today!
Monthly Discussion:
October 1, Helen Vasko.
How to Read Body Language:
October 2.
Medicare Review - Education About Medicare Plans:
October
2,
Lunch & Learn, 12-2pm.
Hip & Knee Replacement - What to Expect:
October 16.
Eating on a Budget - Tips on How to Shop Smart & Healthy:
October 22.
Dental & Oral Health:
October 23.
Bone Health/Osteoporosis Prevention:
October 29.
Halloween Costume Party:
October 31.
SWIM, INC.
Provides free water exercise for adults with muscular impairment.
Two locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA and
Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater.
Somerset Hills YMCA,
104
Mt.
Airy Road, Basking Ridge -
Mondays, noon.
Somerset Valley YMCA,
601
Garretson Road, Bridgewater
-
Wednesdays, 10am and
1
pm.
Accepting new participants
and seeking volunteers to
assist. Please contact: Som-
erset Hills YMCA, Paul or
Benita Kiell 908-781-1703,
908-230-3581
or paulkiell@
comcast.net. Somerset Valley
YMCA, Joy Tsuzuki, 908-722-8164, Mariana Antos, 908-393-6992,
Margery Borysewicz, 732-271-5129. For additional information on
SWIM, Inc. visit their website at swim-inc.org or call the Bridgewa-
ter office at 908-685-0040.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF SOMERSET HILLS
200
Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180.
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somer-
set Hills
offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday between
10
am and 3pm. Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For infor-
mation about the Day Center, visit visitingnurse.org.
Caregiver Support Group (FARE):
Bridgewater Group
-
Meets
2
nd Wednesday of every month, The Chelsea in Bridgewater
across from Green Knoll Grill, 6pm. You are welcome to bring a
brown bag dinner.
Basking Ridge Group
-
Meets 4th Monday of
every month Location: Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse
Association of Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For infor-
mation and directions, or in case of inclement weather, please call
the FARE Information Line (908) 766-0180, ext. 241 at the Visiting
Nurse Association of Somerset Hills or visit visitingnurse.org.
Bereavement Group:
Support group for all individuals who are
grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For informa-
tion, directions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext.
118.
You may leave a voice message.
WARREN LADIES LUNCH GROUP
Networking group for professional women from all industries and
sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries and expe-
riences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday of each month at
12:30
pm, Water & Wine Ristorante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung,
07069.
Lunch is prix fixe at $25 per person. Please go to Meet-
up.com and search for Warren Ladies Lunch Group, join and
RSVP.
WOMEN’S HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER
71
Fourth Street, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Communi-
ty-based, nonprofit provider of personalized healthcare for
women. For more information about the Center and upcoming
events, visit womenandhealth.org.
BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY
1
Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-4016,
somerset.lib.nj.us, Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun
1-5
pm. To register for programs call the library, x105. Unless oth-
erwise noted,
all programs are free.
Stop into the library for a
detailed calendar of events & registration dates.
SOMERVILLE LIBRARY
35
West End Ave., Somerville, 908-725-1336.
Library closed for
renovation.
Check website for updates. sclsnj.org.
SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities
may be found at somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-
1200.
Duke Island Walkers:
Wednesdays, 9:30am, Duke Island Visitor’s
Center off Old York Road, Bridgewater. For information call 908-
722-1200,
x 226.
Free.
Autumn in the Perennial Garden:
Saturday, September 7, 9am,
Perennial Garden, Colonial Park, Parking Lot F. $12 per person.
Pre-register by calling 732- 873-2459 ext. 21. Program limited to
30
people.
Private Horse Hunter Pace:
Sunday, September 8, 9am, Lord
Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Open,
Family, Junior, Senior, Hilltopper divisions available. Registration
done in person on day of event.
“
Home on the Range” Introductory Horseback Ride:
Sunday,
September 15, 10am, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple
Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registration available in Stable office
9
am-4pm, September 3 - September 12 as space permits.
Fall Riding Lessons:
(
Juniors - minimum age of 9 years and
Adults) Beginning Monday, September 16 for ten consecutive
weeks, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking
Ridge.
English style,
beginner - advanced jumping levels. Online
and walk-in registrations accepted on first come, first served basis.
Please call stable office for more information.
Horse Care Workshop:
Five consecutive Saturdays beginning
September 21, 1pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple
Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registrations accepted until first day of
class. Workshop does not include riding.
Fall Nature Ride:
Sunday, September 22, 7:30am (with check-in
at 7am), Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking
Ridge. People with little or no riding experience welcome. Pre-reg-
istration required and is open until September 9, as space permits.
Participants accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make Your Own Scarecrow:
(
Families and individuals) Saturday,
September 28, 10am, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Bring pants, a
long-sleeved shirt, a pillowcase and any other appropriate trim-
ming. Leaves, stakes, and instruction provided. Fee is $18. Pre-
register by calling Leonard J. Buck Garden at 908-234-2677.
17
th Annual Dog Days Competition -
Dog Days: A Very Silly
Dog Show:
Sunday, September 29, registration begins 2pm,
events begin 3pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue,
Basking Ridge. Canines of all shapes and sizes invited.
1770’
s Festival at the Environmental Education Center:
Sun-
day, October 6, 10:30am-4:30pm, Lord Stirling’s estate, Lord Stir-
ling Park, Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge. Call 908-766-2489.
“
Home on the Range” Introductory Horseback Ride:
(
Youth, 9
years, 5
´
0
˝
tall and under 200 pounds - Riders between the ages
of 9-12 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian)
Western-style.
Sunday, October 6, 10am, Lord Stirling Stable, 256
South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registration available in Sta-
ble office between 9am-4pm, September 23-October 3, as space
permits.
Introductory Horseback Ride:
(
Youth, 9 years, 5
´
0
˝
tall and
under 200 pounds - Riders between the ages of 9-12 years must
be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) Sunday, October
13, 1
pm, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking
Ridge. English-style riding. Registration available, Stable office
9
am, September 30-October 10, as space permits.
Salute to Horsepower:
16
th Annual “all-breed” antique car, clas-
sic car, street rod, custom car, and motorcycle show,
Sunday,
October 13, 9am-3pm. Rain date Sunday, October 20. For more
information, please visit flssnj.org.
Watercolors in the Garden - Painting Pleasures:
1
day class
with nature and wildlife artist Beatrice Bork, Thursday, October 17,
9:30
am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, New
Jersey. Basic drawing skills recommended. Call 908-234-2677 to
preregister and for art supply list.
Halloween Happenings at the Environmental Education Cen-
ter:
190
Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, 908-766-2489.
By the
Light of the Moon:
(
Children and adults of all ages) Friday, Octo-
ber 18, 6:30pm. Join a naturalist on the swamp trails of Lord Stir-
ling Park to listen for and learn about animal sounds. Walks depart
every 15 minutes.
The Nature of Halloween:
(
Infants-6 years with
an adult) Friday, October 18, 2:15-4:30pm. Entertaining and edu-
cational walk. Walks depart every 15 minutes.
Flower & Landscape Photography-Autumn Brilliance:
Lecture
and field session with Nature Photographer Brien Szabo, Wednes-
day, October 23, 9am, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Class designed
for all levels of digital and film photographers.
Pre-registration
required.
For information call 908-234-2677.
Mischief Night Madness - Colonial Park Putting Course:
Friday,
October 25, 4-9pm, Colonial Park Putting Course, East Millstone.
(
Rain date Saturday, October 26) Wear your Halloween costume.
Bring your family Jack-O-Lantern for Best Carved Pumpkin Con-
test. (Judging at 6:30pm). Fee: $8.00 for family of two; $10.00 for
family of three or more.
Horse Care Workshop 103:
Participation in Horse Care Workshop
102
is a co-requisite for this class.
Workshops offered on five con-
secutive Saturdays beginning Saturday, October 26, 1-3pm, Lord
Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Regis-
trations accepted until first day of class. Workshop does not
include riding.
18
th Annual Turkey Trot – Colonial Park:
Turkey Trot 5K Race
and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, November 16, 9am. For infor-
mation call 908 722-1200 ext. 226. T-shirts guaranteed only to
those who register before November 2.
Fall “Family & Friends” Introductory Trail Ride:
(9
years old and
under 200 pounds) Friday, November 29, 10am, Lord Stirling Stable,
256
South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge.
English-style riding.
Reg-
istration available in Stable office 9am-4:30pm, November 5-21.
SOMERVILLE RECREATION
25
West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-704-6985,
www.somervillenjrec.com Find us on Facebook - Group Name -
“
Somerville Recreation.” Call for more information on upcoming
events.
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