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SOMERSET COUNTY
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER (continued)
April Foolers:
April 1.
Advanced Directives/Living Will Information:
April 2.
Free Blood Sugar & Diabetes Screenings (No Fasting):
April 3,
10:00
am.
Medicare Fraud & Abuse Prevention:
April 5.
Healthy Living at Any Age:
April 9.
Finding Humor Every Day:
April 12
Thriving With Osteoporosis:
April 16.
“
All That Jazz” Theme Party Featuring Live Music From Gordon
James:
(
This is the 1st installment of the 4 part Jazz Appreciation
series held the last Friday of each month through July), April 26.
Identity Theft - Don’t Be a Victim:
April 30.
Pettet Sisters Performance:
Live variety show, May 1
Free Blood Pressure Screenings:
May 7
Free Dermaview Skin Screenings:
May 8, 10:00am
Art of the Masters - Georges Seurat Lecture & Workshop:
May 17.
Limited seating, please call for a reservation.
Basketweaving 101 Lunch & Learn:
May 22, 12:00pm, Lunch at 12,
workshop at 12:30.
Jazz Appreciation:
May 31, 2nd installment of 4 part series held the
last Friday of each month through July.
SWIM, INC.
Provides free water exercise for
adults with muscular impairment.
Somerset Valley YMCA, 601 Gar-
retson Rd., Bridgewater.Wednes-
days, 10am and 1pm. Member-
ship at Y not required.
Free of
charge.
Accepting new partici-
pants and seeking volunteers to
assist. Please contact: Joy Tsuzu-
ki, 908-722-8164, Mariana Antos,
908-393-6992,
Margery Borysewicz, 732-271-5129. For additional infor-
mation on SWIM, Inc. visit their website at www.swim-inc.org.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF SOMERSET HILLS
200
Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset
Hills
offers free tours of its program rooms, dining facilities, personal
care space and outdoor garden Monday through Friday between
10
am-3pm. Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For more informa-
tion about the Day Center, visit www.visitingnurse.org.
Caregiver Support Group (FARE):
Bridgewater Group
-
Meets 2nd
Wednesday of every month. Location: The Chelsea in Bridgewater
across from the Green Knoll Grill Time: 6-7:30pm. Light snacks and
beverages served. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner.
Bask-
ing Ridge Group
-
Meets the 4th Monday of every month Location:
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills in
Basking Ridge, Time: 1:30-3pm. Light snacks and beverages served.
For information 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 www.visitingnurse.org.
Bereavement Group:
Support group for all individuals who are griev-
ing the loss of a loved one. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month, from 10:30am to 12pm at the VNA of Somerset Hills. For
more information, directions, or to register, please 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 all
sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries and experi-
ences. Group meets for lunch first 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 Meetup.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. Community-
based, nonprofit provider of personalized healthcare for women. For
more information, visit www.womenandhealth.org.
Upcoming Event:
Wine & Chocolate Tasting,
Thursday, March 21, 6pm, VERVE, Somerville.
RSVP by 3/18/13.
40
th Anniversary Women’s Health Benefit,
Saturday,
Sept. 28, 6:30pm, Bridgewater Marriott. For tickets and more informa-
tion contact Christine Bonney: 908 526 2335 x134, development@
womenandhealth.org or visit us at www.womenandhealth.org.
BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY
1
Vogt Dr., Bridgewater, 08807, 908-526-4016, www.somerset.lib.nj.us,
Hours: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. To register for
programs call the library, x105. Unless otherwise noted,
all programs
are free.
Stop into the library for a detailed calendar of events & regis-
tration dates.
Storytime Yoga:
Friday, March 1, 10am.
Toddler Dance Party:
(
Ages 2-6 and their caregivers) Monday, March
4, 4:30
pm.
Friends of the Library Present - Presley and Melody:
Saturday,
March 9, 11am.
Open Mic Night:
Thursdays, March 14, 28, April 11, May 2, 7pm.
Enjoy Explore India:
Saturday, March 16, 11am.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Monday, March 18, 4:30pm.
What’s Inside the Envelope?
Thursday, April 4, 4:30pm. April is
National Poetry Month; let’s look at poems and poetry a whole new
way! The secret? It’s inside the envelope!
Read, Write, Create, Enjoy!
(
All Ages)
Friends of the Library Concert:
Caryn Lin,
Saturday, April 6, 11am.
SAT/ACT Combo Test:
Saturday, April 6, 1pm. Free practice test.
Don’t forget a calculator and number 2 pencil!
Journal Making and Blackout Poetry:
Wednesday, April 10, 7pm.
Lego Club:
Thursday, April 11, 4:30pm. Library LEGOS available for
building.
Please Note:
Parents are welcome to stay; younger siblings
cannot join this program.
Family Night Storytime:
(
All Ages) Tuesday, April 16, 7pm. Wear your
pjs!
Tween Party After Hours:
(
Grades 4-6) Friday, April 19, 6pm.
SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION
Information on all Somerset County Park Commission activities may be
found at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200.
Duke Island Walkers:
Every Wednesday, 9:30am, Duke Island Visi-
tor’s Center off Old York Road, Bridgewater.
Free.
Maple Sugaring:
(
Children and Adults) Environmental Education Cen-
ter, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Free.
Public programs take
place at the sugar shack on Saturdays and Sundays, through March 10,
2013.
Saturdays at 10am, noon, and 2pm, Sundays at noon and 2pm.
Horse Care Workshop 102 & 103:
Completion of Workshop 101 is
prerequisite for
Workshop 102.
Workshop 102 is prerequisite for
Work-
shop 103.
Workshops may be taken concurrently. Five consecutive
Saturdays:
Workshop 102,
10
am-Noon and
Workshop 103,
1-3
pm,
Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Work-
shops do not include riding.
Art & Photography Exhibit:
Through Friday, March 15. Monday-Fri-
day, 10am. Far Hills 908-234-2677, Leonard J. Buck Garden Visitor
Center, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills.
Free.
Rose Pruning Workshop:
Saturday, March 9, 9am. (rain date March
16),
Rose Garden, Colonial Park, Parking Lot A. Dress warmly, bring
your leather gloves and pruning equipment. Program limited to 30 par-
ticipants. To register call 732-873-2459, ext. 21.
Pruning Fundamentals:
March 20, 9am, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills.
Pre-registration required. Please call 908-234-2677.
Bernards Township Community Art Show:
(
Family friendly) Non-
juried art show with a wide variety of mediums and subjects. Friday,
March 22-Sunday, April 28, daily 9am-5pm (except Good Friday and
Easter Sunday), Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling
Road, Basking Ridge.
Free.
Eco-Rally:
Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 15.
Horse Care Workshop 101:
Workshops offered on five consecutive
Saturdays, 1-3pm beginning Saturday, April 6, Lord Stirling Stable, 256
South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Registrations accepted until the
first day of class, space permitting. Workshop does not include riding.
Spring Pruning Demonstration:
Saturday, April 6, 9am (rain date: Sat-
urday, April 13), Arboretum in Colonial Park, Parking Lots A and F (limit
30
people). Register by calling 732-873-2459, ext. 21.
Spring Yoga:
Classic Hatha Yoga, low-impact program. 10-week
evening program, Wednesday evenings beginning April 17. Beginner
class: 5:30pm. Experienced class: 7pm, Park Commission Headquar-
ters, North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater.
Garden Photography Workshop:
Wednesday, April 17, 9am, Leonard
J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Pre-registration required.
Please call 908-234-2677.
Spring Nature Ride:
Sunday, April 21, Check in time 7am, Lord Stirling
Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Pre-registration
required. Participants accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Forms and fee information available online at www.flssnj.org and in the
Stable office.
Spring Plant Sale and Earth Day Celebration:
Saturday, April 27,
10
am, Sunday, April 28, noon, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton
Road, Far Hills.
Free.
For additional information, please call Buck Gar-
den at 908 234-2677.
Project E.A.R.T.H - Swamp Search!
(
Children of all ages)
Scavenger
Hunt,
Sunday, April 28, noonpm, Environmental Education Center
trails, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Rick Mikula,
The Butterfly
Guy,
3:45
pm. Butterfly program will be presented rain or shine.
Free.
SOMERVILLE RECREATION
25
West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-704-6985,
www.somerville njrec.com. Find Us On Facebook - Group Name -
“
Somerville Recreation.” Call for more information on upcoming
events.
Upcoming Events:
YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
Youth Spring Soccer:
Clinic
(
K-Grade 2) Saturdays with
Go Soccer FC - www.GoSoccerFC.com, Apr. 13 - May 18,
9
am, Carol Pager Sports Complex (Across from YMCA on
Green Street).
League
(
Grades 3-8) Saturday Games,
Schedule TBA (April-June). PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEED-
ED! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Intro To Clay Animation
New!
(
Grades 3-5) Computer Explorers, Tue.,
Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 3:05pm, VDV (Room TBA) Class Limit: 12.
Castles, Moats & Catapults
New!
(
Grades K-3) Computer Explorers -
Kings and Queens wanted! Tuesdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11,
3:05
pm, VDV (Room TBA) Class Limit: 12.
Tumble Tots:
(
Ages 3-6 years-exceptions made) Mondays, April 8, 15,
22, 29,
May 6, 13, VDV Main Gym, 6:30pm.
Swim ‘N Splash Fun:
(
Ages 3-5 or 5-9 years) Basic strokes, tech-
niques and water safety will be the focus. Fridays, April 5-May 10,
Somerville YMCA. Ages 3-5: 10am, Ages 5-9: 4:15pm.
Chess Club:
(
K-Grade 5 & Grades 6-8) Thursdays, April 11,
18, 25,
May 2, 9, 16, (K-5): 3:05pm VDV (Room TBA), (6-8):
4:30
pm, SMS (Room TBA).
Instructors for classes below are from RMC Studios-www.rmcstudios.com
Intro To Rock & Roll Instruments:
(
K-Grade 3) Instruments supplied!
Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 3:05pm, VDV (Room TBA)
Class Limit: 12.
Intro To Guitar:
(
Grades 3-5) Instruments supplied (if necessary).
Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 4:10pm, VDV (Room TBA)
Class Limit: 12.
Intro To Keys:
(
Grades 3-5) Keyboards will be provided.
Wednesdays, April. 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 5:15pm, VDV
(
Room TBA) Class Limit: 12.
Drama:
(
Grades 1-5) Watch for summer “camp” of drama theatre!!
Zumba
®
Fitness Class:
(
Ages 16+) Thursdays, April 11, 18, 25, May
2, 9, 16,
Somerville Middle School Gym, 7:30pm.
Men’s Mayor League Softball:
Games played Wednesday nights,
starting on (or close to) April 3, Van Derveer School & Torpey Complex.
Men’s National League Softball:
Games played Tuesday nights, start-
ing (or close to) April 2, Torpey Sports Complex.
Women’s Carol Pager League Softball:
Games played Thursday
nights starting on (or close to) April 4, Van Derveer School.
Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic:
Mandatory 3-hour training session for vol-
unteer coaches using recreation fields or facilities. For course schedule
and other details, please go to: www.youthsports.rutgers.edu.
Background Checks:
Volunteer Coaches:
Must submit to a mandato-
ry background check.
Free.
Stop by Recreation office for details.
Build Your Own Website:
(
Ages 18+) Please contact the Recreation
Dept. for information about this course.
GOING PLACES:
Trip To The Zoo!
Chartered bus trip to Bronx Zoo (Bronx, NY), Sat.,
June 22, 9am-4pm, depart Somerville Senior Citizen Housing Building.
SEATS ARE LIMITED - SIGN UP ASAP.
Trip To The Museum!
Chartered bus trip to the Metropolitan Museum
of Art (NYC), Sat., Aug. 17, 9am-5pm, depart Somerville Senior Citizen
Housing Building. SEATS ARE LIMITED - SIGN UP ASAP.
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER RECREATIONAL OFFERINGS:
Easter Egg Hunt:
(
PreK-Grade 4) Sat., March 23, 10am, VDV, Outside
if weather permits! Non-perishable food donation requested. *Bring a
bag or basket to collect your prizes!
Memorial Day Family Fun Ride:
22
nd Annual Ride - All Cyclists! (must
wear helmet), May 27, 10am, (Start) Courthouse on Main Street.
Jessie Oakley Memorial Trout Fishing:
(
Guardian/Child teams; 4-12
years) Sat., May 4, 10am, Lepp Park Pool, Park Avenue. *Fishing
license NOT needed. *Volunteers MUCH appreciated!!
Ken Cornell Wheel Park:
For In-Line Skating, Free-Style Biking and
Skateboarding. (7 years old and up - Adults welcome) Daily Mar.-Nov.
(
weather permitting), Veteran’s Memorial Drive. *Call Recreation Office
for registration form/guidelines.
Memorial Day Youth Bicycle Races:
(
PreK-5th Grade) Age appropri-
ate stock bike races for youth. Helmets must be worn. May 27, 11am,
West Main St. in front of McLachlan Insurance, Two (2) non-perishable
food items per youth (Agape House donation)
Volunteers:
Individuals and groups always needed for year round proj-
ects and seasonal programs. Call today and become part of our vol-
unteer team!
All Recreational Baseball and Softball in Somerville is run through
Somerville Baseball, Inc.
Website: http://www.somervillebaseballinc.com
Email: somervillebaseballinc@gmail.com.
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