CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January
Thurs., Jan. 2 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
@Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Fridays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesdays Jan. 8 and 22 CHINESE CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams Time: 7:15 p.m. This group will help teens and young adults practice in daily conversation, learn new words and become introduced to Chinese culture, as well as crafts and games. Please register online or call the library.
CONNECTIONS WINTER SUPPORT GROUP
www.chathamlibrary.org
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 10
@chathamseniorcenter.org
Please call center to sign up www.chathamseniorcenter.org Mondays, Jan. 6 & 27 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamborough.org Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF ROME @Library of the Chathams
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Rita Keane and Peggy Kunz, professors of art history at Drew University, will present a course on Roman art. Fee: $40 for the series or $10 per individual class. www.chathamlibary.org Tues., Jan. 7 VACCINES FOR GOOD HEALTH @Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m. Health educator Amy Lewis will provide an overview of vaccines available to maintain one’s wellbeing. www.chathamlibrary.org Wednesdays Jan. 8 and 22 GEN Y AND OTHER JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING GROUP
ARCADE WEEKEND
@Library of The Chathams Time: 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all gamers – teenagers, children and their parents. There will be many systems set up to play, from the original Atari, Nintendo and Sega consoles to newer systems like the Nintendo. www.chathamlibrary.org Fri., Jan. 10 “CAKE, BATTER AND ROLL” @Madison Area YMCA Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Get ready for a bake off! Join us for this tasty event where participants get paired up to create a baked dish! (Children aged 7+) Supplies are set out and pairs will race against the clock to create the best-baked good! Winners receive a special prize. Fee: $80. Registration is required. Register online or in person at the Welcome Center. www.madisonareaymca.org Sat, Jan. 11 SUPER SMASH BROTHERS TOURNAMENTS
@Library of The Chathams Time: 2:30 p.m.
Super Smash Brothers tournaments with 16 players in each event. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each group. Registration is required. In memory of Alexander Butta. www.chathamlibrary.org
@Library of the Chathams Time: 7 p.m.
Gen Y Networking Group is a forum dedicated to Generation Y young adults and others interested in job search, networking and career development. www.chathamlibrary.org 10 | Chatham Living
Sat., Jan. 11 FAMILY NIGHT: WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY DANCE @Madison Area YMCA Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Come join us for a family-friendly Winter Wonderland dance to warm up the cold months. Twirl under the disco ball and enjoy a special dinner with your family. Fee: Members - $25 a family, non-members $35 a family. Register online or in person at the Welcome Center. www.madisonareaymca.org Mon. Jan. 13 BOOK DONATION COLLECTION BEGINS FOR MARCH BOOK SALE @Library of the Chathams
Friends of the Chatham Library requests book donations: please leave in the back hall of the library. www.chathamlibrary.org Mon., Jan. 13 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GENERIC AND BRANDED MEDICATIONS @Chatham Senior Center Time: 12:30 p.m. Learn about the differences between generic and branded medications. Sign up is required. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Tues., Jan. 14 WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE AND THE 19TH AMENDMENT @Library of the Chathams Time: 7 p.m. Attorney Sharon M. Hallanan will present a lecture on voting rights and women’s struggle to win the vote. New Jersey’s own Alice Paul, who was instrumental in advocating for the passage of the 19th amendment, will be highlighted. www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., Jan. 7 and Fri., Jan. 17 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams Time: 7:15 p.m. Brush up on your Italian. www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., Jan. 21 NO MORE BACK PAIN IN 2020
@Professional Physical Therapy and Training, (located at Madison Area YMCA) Time: 7pm Did you suffer from back pain anytime last year? Learn 5 things that everyone with a back should know so you won’t let back pain stop you even if you’ve tried other treatments, pills, injections or even surgery. The first 7 registrants will receive
