Warren-Watchung Community Calendar
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WARREN TOWNSHIP
Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit
www.warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda.
WARRENBROOK SENIOR CENTER
For active adults 60+. Center offers a variety of educational, recre-
ational and entertaining activities including wellness programs and
health screenings. Open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, Warrenbrook Golf
Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabili-
ties. For more information call 908-753-9440 or chalker@co.somer-
set.nj.us. For current events go to www.co.somerset.nj.us progra-
mandservices/seniors/seniorcenters.
WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB
Meets 1st Tuesday of each month 7:30pm at Rolf’s. Club is open to the
public. For information, call Pete Doelger 732-469-0446.
WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY
Meets every Tuesday at 12:15pm at Twin Brooks County Club, 600
Mountain Boulevard, Watchung. For more information about the club
and upcoming events, call Bob Aznar at 908-755-8724.
Upcoming
Event:
Annual Holiday Party,
December 11, Twin Brooks Country Club.
WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB
55
+ - Regular meetings held second Wednesday of each month,
11:00
am, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap accessible), 57
Mountain Blvd, Watchung. Sept.-June. Refreshments, guest speakers,
trips, pizza party and picnic in June. Come join us! For more informa-
tion call Grace Bell at 908-756-8446 or Ruth Allen at 908-756-9365.
WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
42
Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059 908-754-5554 ext. 64.
Registration is required for
ALL
events (unless otherwise noted). For
complete program information and to sign up go to the library website:
http://www.sclsnj.org/warren.htm or call the library.
The Library will
be closed Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31,
Tuesday, Jan. 1, Monday, Jan. 21, Monday, Feb. 18.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Program dates and times may be subject
to change. For complete program information, go to the library’s web-
site or call the library.
Baby Time:
(
Pre-Walkers) Tuesdays, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26,
9:45
am. No registration required.
Rhyme Time:
(
Walkers up to 30 months) Tuesdays, Jan. 22, 29, Feb.
5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30
am. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime:
(
Ages 2-3½; born between 6/09 & 1/11) Register
once for the entire 6-week series. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 7,
9:30
am. Wednesdays
OR
Thursdays, 10am. Wednesdays, Jan. 23, 30,
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27
OR
Thursdays, Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28.
Pre-School Storytime:
(
Ages 3½-5; born before 6/09) Register once
for the entire 6-week series. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 7,
9:30
am. Thursdays, January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 11am.
Tiny Time Rhymes:
(
Ages 2 and under) Wednesday, December 12,
10
am. No registration required.
Drop-In Crafts:
(
Recommended for ages 3 and up) No registration
required.
Fall Roundup Creation Station,
Thursday, Nov. 29, 4pm
OR
Saturday, Dec. 1, 1pm.
Winter Solstice Crown of Light,
Tuesday, Dec.
11, 4
pm
OR
Saturday, Dec. 15, 10am.
Family Film Festival:
(
All ages welcome) No registration required.
Wednesday, Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec. 27, Friday, Dec. 28, 2pm. Please
contact the Warren Township Youth Services Department for more
information.
Family Game Days:
(
All ages welcome) No registration required. Stop
in anytime during library hours, Wednesday, Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec.
27,
Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29.
Trilogy Theater Presents
“
The Bremantown Musicians”
(
Ages 4 and
up) - Saturday, January 12. Registration required and begins Monday,
Jan. 7, 9:30am. Please contact the library for more details.
Winter Festival:
(
All ages welcome) No registration required. Saturday,
Feb. 9, 11am. Snow date - Saturday, Feb. 23.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meetings:
(
Grades 6-12) Tuesday, Dec.
4,
Jan. 8, Feb. 5, 7pm. Community service hours will be awarded for
attendance.
Teen Volunteer Night:
(
Grades 6-12) Monday, Dec. 10, Thursday, Jan.
24,
Monday, Feb. 25, 7pm. Earn community service hours by volun-
teering in the library.
First Look Books:
(
Grades 6-12) Ongoing Dec. and Jan. Get your
hands on new teen titles before they hit the shelves. Earn one hour of
community service.
Other Teen Volunteer Opportunities:
(
Grades 8-12) Please check the
online teen calendar for opportunities to earn community service hours
by volunteering to assist with children’s programs.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Online Shopping - Save Money on your Holiday Shopping:
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7pm. Designed for the beginner internet user.
Meditation - A Spiritual Solution to Stress, Anger & Conflict:
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 7pm.
Afternoon Book Club:
Thursdays, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, , Feb. 7, 1:30 PM.
For this month’s selection, please call the Reference Desk at 908-754-
5554
ext 32. New members always welcome. No registration required.
Author Talk - John W. Hartmann:
Thursday, Dec. 6, 7pm.
“
Jacket”
.
Book signing will follow. Pre-registration required.
Bridge in the Afternoon:
Mondays, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25,
1-4
pm. Knowledge of bridge preferable. No registration required.
Emily Dickinson’s Rhythms:
Monday, Dec. 10, 7pm.
Mah Jongg Players’ Afternoons:
Tuesdays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8, 22, Feb.
5, 19, 1-4
pm. New players always welcome; knowledge of Mah Jongg
preferable. No registration required.
De-Stress Before the Holidays:
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7pm. Seated yoga
with meditation.
Evening Book Club:
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7:15pm. For this month’s
selection, please call the Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 x32. New
members always welcome. No registration required.
Evening Book Club:
Tuesdays, Jan. 15, Feb. 26 (tentative dates),
7:15
pm. To confirm the date and for more information, please call the
Reference Desk at 908-754-5554 x32. New members always welcome.
No registration required.
Theater at the Library -
A Christmas Carol:
(
Grade 8 and over)
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 PM. Free program. No children under the age of
12.
Pre-registration required.
New Year’s Resolutions Series -
Health & Fitness:
Saturday, Jan. 5,
2
pm.
New Year’s Resolutions Series -
Keeping Your Mind Sharp:
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7pm.
New Year’s Resolution Series -
Get Organized!!
Saturday, Jan. 26,
2
pm.
Preventing Falls - A Delicate Balance:
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2pm.
Organize Your Photos – Out of the Box and Into Your Life:
Tuesday,
Feb. 5, 7pm.
Keeping up the Beat - Heart Health:
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7pm.
Three Leaders Who Forged the Presidency - Washington, Lincoln
&
F.D.R.:
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7pm.
Colonial “Kitchin” Gardens:
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7pm.
The Use of Color in Interior Design:
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7pm.
WATCHUNG PUBLIC LIBRARY
12
Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ Phone 908-561-
0117.
Hours Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday
10
am-4:30pm,
Saturday
10
am-4:00pm.
Registration required for
ALL
programs. All pro-
grams free. Register, in-person, by telephone or
online at www.somerset.lib.nj.us, then go to PRO-
GRAMS for Watchung.
NOTE:
Program informa-
tion subject to change; check online for updated
programs and additions and for holiday and spe-
cial closings.
Holiday Library Closings:
Thursday, Dec. 13 10am-12pm, Monday, Dec.
24,
Tues., Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Picture Book Reading Raffle:
Through Nov. 30.
Much More Fun for Munchkins Storytime:
(2 1/2
to 3 with Caregiver)
Monday, Jan. 7, 10:30am.
Music to Move by With Ann Wild:
(
Birth through Age 4 with Caregiver)
Wednesdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 9, 23 at either 10:00am
OR
11:00
am. IMPORTANT: There is a session at 10:00am followed by a
REPEAT of that session at 11:00am. You must choose ONE time for all
dates.
Music Is Magic! Music for Special Needs Kids:
(
Birth through 5
years with Caregiver) Thursdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, 4:30pm.
Thursday Treats For Toddlers:
(2½-3
years with Caregiver)
Thursdays, Dec. 27, 10:30am.
Miss June’s Room:
(4-6
years) Thursdays, Dec. 6, Jan. 7, Feb. 4,
4:30
pm.
LEGO
®
Club:
(
For Grades 1-5) Monday, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, 7pm.
Leisa’s Lollipop Hour:
(5-7
years - Must be 5 or older at time of sign-
up) Wednesday. Dec. 12, 4:15pm.
Wompy's World of Musical Play:
(6
months to 3 years with Caregiver)
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 10:30am.
Stories for Twos with Elaine:
(24
to 35 Months with Caregiver - Child
MUST BE 24 MONTHS old when program begins) Tuesdays, Nov. 27,
Dec. 11, 10:30am.
Gingerbread and Stories:
(4
years and up) Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4:15pm.
Candle Dipping:
(4
years and up) Friday, Dec. 21, there will be a session
at 3:30pm and a repeat session at 4:00pm. Please select one session.
Winter Treasure Tree:
(7
to 9 years) Wednesday, Dec. 5, 4:15pm
Optical Illusions:
(8
to 11 years) Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7pm.
Family Game Night:
(8
years and up) Thursday, Dec. 27, 6pm.
TEEN PROGRAMS:
Teen Action Group (TAG) Meeting:
(
Grades 6 -12) Wednesday, Dec.
5, 7:30
pm. Earn community service hours. New members always wel-
come! Registration not required.
LEGO
®
Club Volunteers:
(
Grades 7-12) Monday, Dec. 10, Jan. 28,
6:30
pm. Earn community service hours. Space limited. Registration
required.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
Mah Jongg Club Of Watchung:
(
All Ages) Mondays and Tuesdays
when Library is open. Monday Mah Jongg Club of Watchung meets
every Monday, 1pm at Watchung when library is open. Third Monday
of the month, Mah Jongg meets at 1:30pm. Tuesday Mah Jonng Club
of Watchung meets most Tuesdays. Contact Melanie Novello at
Novello1800@aol.com, for more information, or to receive evites for
both clubs. No fee - All welcome!
Watchung Writers Group:
Thursdays, 10:30am. Questions? Contact
Gordon McLenithan at gmclenith@optonline.net.
Introduction to Qigong:
Mondays, December 3, 17, 7:00pm.
Building A Legend - Emily Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge:
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 7pm. Snow Date January 30.
Current Books Book Club:
Meets second Monday of the month,
7:30
pm (with exceptions for holidays) Dec. 10:
Poetry Selections,
Jan.
14:
The Cat’s Table
by Michael Ondaatje.
Tasty Bites and Books:
At noon bring a bag lunch and share your
thoughts! Monday, Nov. 26,
Little Bee
by Chris Cleave, Monday Dec.
17,
The Red Garden
by Alice Hoffman.
Book Discussion with the Watchung Group:
Second Thursday of the
Month 7:00pm. Thursday, December 13,
Half Broke Horses
by Jeanette
Walls.
Social Action Nonfiction Book Club:
Third Thursday of the month,
7:30
pm for books, 7:00pm for films. Thursday, Dec. 20:
Howard Zinn:
You Can Be Neutral on a Moving Train.
WARREN TOWNSHIP
RECREATION COMMISSION
46
Mountain Boulevard, Warren, 908-753-8000,
Fax 908-753-7768. For more information contact
Recreation Director, Eleanora Hermann, ext. 270,
or email ehermann@warrentboe.org. To register, email
recreation@warrentboe.org or visit our website at www.warrennj.org.
Meetings are first Wednesday of each month at 7pm, Warren Library.
Upcoming Events:
Instrumental Music Lessons:
Watch our website for dates for intro-
duction to instruments plus guitar or keyboard lessons. Beginning
Thursday nights 4, 5, 6 and 7pm – 7 wk/55 minute sessions begins Jan.
3;
and March 7. $100 each session.
Adult Coed Volleyball:
(18
+ and out of high school) Mondays contin-
uing through June 13, 7-10pm, Warren Central School. Must be a
Warren or Watchung resident to participate. Contact John Alapatt at
(908) 647-4951.
Adult Coed Basketball:
(18
+ and out of high school) Mondays con-
tinuing through June 6, 7-10pm, Warren Middle School Gym. Must be
a Warren or Watchung resident to participate. Contact Eric Cheshire at:
echesh37@aol.com.
High School Rec Intramural Basketball:
Games held Monday,
Wednesday or Friday nights, Watchung Hills Regional High School, 7-
8
pm. Girls may also participate. Register at www.warrennj.org, click
recreation, and sign up online with a credit card. Sign-ups through Nov.
30 -
NO EXCEPTIONS. Limited to 130 participants. ANY 9-12th grader
who lives in the sending district area of WHRHS may register.
Letters to Santa:
Santa has given Recreation Dept. permission to col-
lect mail for the North Pole. Drop off your letters at specially designat-
ed red “Letters to Santa” mailbox in front of Municipal Building begin-
ning Nov. 26. Deadline: Dec. 14.
Yuletide Bonfire Winter Event:
Recreation looking for volunteers and
sponsors to help with the Annual Bonfire January 19, 2013. Please
email or call Recreation office.
Barbara Harris & The Toys in Concert!
February 1, 2013, 8pm,
Watchung Hills Regional High School, 108 Stirling Rd., Warren.
Donations accepted at the door to support the Valerie Fund. Children
under 18, special needs, and seniors over 60 are FREE.
Snow date and
place will be Feb. 8th at The Stonecrest Community Church on 11
Technology Drive North, Warren NJ.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt:
April 6, 2013. Check our website for more
information.
Trails Are Open!!!
Check online pamphlet with information and maps
included. Registration & additional information online: See website for
special needs and financial scholarship information. Sorry no refunds.
RECREATION DOES NOT GOVERN YOUTH SPORTS.
For info on
sports, please refer to individual sports websites. Go to YouthSports for
further information.
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