Knowing what is a healthy diet is only part of the equation. Re-arranging your fridge, pantry, and freezer can put ease into health decisions. On Thursday, February 3 at 7 pm, join the Scotch Plains Public Library and Hillary Sachs, MS RD CSO for a presentation on how to stock your pantry for success, and learn 5 recipes featuring 5 ingredients or less.

This is a virtual presentation that will ...

At 10 am every Friday in February and March, join the Scotch Plains Public Library on Zoom for a different approach to exercise. Older adults in particular are encouraged to take part in these classes that are designed to address the loss of balance and strength that can occur with age. Yasmin Ofek’s instruction integrates principles from the Feldenkrais Method, which emphasizes moving with ...

Do you like talking about books, but prefer to make your own reading choices? On Monday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m., the library will host Bagels & Books, where book-lovers can share what they have been reading or listening to in an informal setting while also picking up suggestions for future reading. Whether you’re into mysteries, historical fiction, science and nature, or anything else ...

Join the Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. and discover the Leonard J. Buck Garden, one of New Jersey’s most beautiful and unique gardens. Kathleen Podgalsky will explore this woodland-and-rock garden with a virtual stroll among rocky outcrops, ponds, shady paths, and open meadows. She will reveal the many faces of the garden through photographs taken throughout the ...

Join the Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. and discover the Leonard J. Buck Garden, one of New Jersey’s most beautiful and unique gardens. Kathleen Podgalsky will explore this woodland-and-rock garden with a virtual stroll among rocky outcrops, ponds, shady paths, and open meadows. She will reveal the many faces of the garden through photographs taken throughout the ...

SAGE Eldercare, a nonprofit healthcare agency focused on social and medical assistance to the elderly, will be holding a liquidation sale at their Resale Shop in Summit. Their merchandise includes new and gently used women’s clothing, home and holiday decor, art and furniture, dinner and drink wares, games, music and more.

“This is some fabulous stuff” said Ms. Galina ...

On Sunday, February 13th, St. Francis’, Dunellen will observe Black History Month with a special on-line event following the 10 a.m. Worship Service (11:15 a.m. approx.). We will begin the event with a tribute to our heroes that we lost in 2021-2022, such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sidney Poitier. Our keynote address will be given by Dr. Chris Pernell, the “Apostle of Public ...

On Sunday, February 13th, St. Francis Dunellen will observe Black History Month with a special on-line event following the 10 a.m. Worship Service (11:15 a.m. approx.). We will begin the event with a tribute to our heroes that we lost in 2021-2022, such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sidney Poitier. Our keynote address will be given by Dr. Chris Pernell, the “Apostle of Public ...

On Monday, February 14 at 7 pm, join the Scotch Plains Public Library's Evening Book Club to discuss Something Wild by Hanna Halperin. A searing novel about the love and contradictions of sisterhood, the intoxicating desires of adolescence, and the traumas that trap mothers and daughters in cycles of violence.

If you haven't attended previous meetings of the Evening Book Club, please ...

Your smarter move starts here!

There’s a lot that goes into making the move to a senior living community. Getting your home on the market, decluttering, downsizing … it can be daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’re inviting you to our “Smart Moves” Series, where industry experts will share insights and ideas that will help you plan a ...