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January Calendar of Events
Thurs., Jan. 2
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
@Chatham Township Municipal Building
Time: 7:30pm www.chathamtownship-nj.gov
Fridays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
CONNECTIONS WINTER SUPPORT GROUP
@Chatham Senior Center
Time: 12:30-2pm
Please call center to sign up www.chathamseniorcenter.org
Mondays, Jan. 6 & 27
CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
@Chatham Borough Hall
Time: 7:30pm www.chathamborough.org
Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27
ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF ROME
@Library of the Chathams
Time: 11am to 12:30pm 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: 7pm
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
@Library of the Chathams
Time: 7pm
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
Wednesdays Jan. 8 and 22
CHINESE CONVERSATION GROUP
@Library of the Chathams
Time: 7:15pm
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. www.chathamlibrary.org
Fri., Jan. 10
ARCADE WEEKEND
@Library of The Chathams
Time: 3-5pm
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: 6-7:30pm
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: 2:30pm
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
Sat., Jan. 11
FAMILY NIGHT: WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY DANCE
@Madison Area YMCA
Time: 6-8pm
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: 12:30pm
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: 7pm
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: 7:15pm
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 a $50 voucher toward a treatment plan of care. Attendance is free but registration is required. Call 973-270-7417 or visit
www.NoBackPain2020.com
Wed., Jan. 22
KEEP THIS, TOSS THAT FOR A CLUTTER-FREE NEW YEAR
@Library of the Chathams
Time: 7pm
Professional organizer and author, Jamie Novak will present a workshop on getting organized this winter. You will learn simple strategies to get things together after the holidays to streamline your home. www.chathamlibrary.org
Fri., Jan 24
MADISON AREA YMCA BLOOD DRIVE
@Madison Area YMCA
Time: 1-7pm www.madisonareaymca.org
Sun., Jan. 26
MADISON AREA YMCA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
@Madison Area YMCA
Come to the Y and enjoy the Annual Pancake Breakfast.
Time: 10am to 1pm
Free for members, $5 for non-members per family www.madisonareaymca.org
Mon., Jan. 27
ABCs OF DNA: INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC GENEALOGY AND GENOMICS
@Library of the Chathams
Time: 7pm
Walter Choroszewski, former educator and photographer, will discuss DNA testing and how to discover hidden information in one’s DNA. He compares genetic testing companies and explains how to find your genetic relatives, biological origins and more. www.chathamlibrary.org
Fri., Jan. 31
SENIOR SCAMS
@chathamseniorcenter.org
Time: 10am
Presenter Ryan Carr of Merrill Lynch will provide information about scams targeted at older adults. A light breakfast offered for participants. Please call Center to sign up. www.chathamseniorcenter.org
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