The Seine River – From the Sea to Paris, Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m.

The beautiful Seine River in France is a pleasure to sail!  Join a river ship at Honfleur in Normandy and sail up this waterway noting the scenery and historic sites along the way.  We will visit old abbeys, a medieval castle and quiet river towns along with a more detailed stop at Rouen, the lovely old city of Norman architecture and Joan of Arc.  Additional stops include Giverny, Monet’s home and gardens; Auver’s, where Van Gogh spent the last months of his life and died; and for the finale a brief glimpse of Paris.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence, Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.

This workshop will go over what domestic violence is, and how domestic violence affects victims (Children).  It will also cover Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder vs.Traditional Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and ways in which to heal from this type of trauma.

Presented in English by Mizuki Ogawa-Peterson, MSW, LCSW, DRCC, Clinical Director, Resource Center of Somerset

(Another presentation, Children’s Response to Domestic Violence and Trauma, on Tuesday, May 21 will cover the same subject matter in Spanish)

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

The Palisades, Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

In 1524, explorer Giovanni da Verrazano described the cliffs along the west bank of the Hudson River as 'a fence of stakes,' or 'Palisades.'

Join us for a colorful tour of one of New Jersey's most impressive landmarks, from its formation and discovery to the American Revolution and the creation of Palisades Interstate Park. Discover history along the park's major trails, from abandoned riverfront beaches and ferry landings to a vanished cliff top world of mansions and grand hotels. We'll also visit Fort Lee, when it was the home of the silent movie industry, and Palisades Amusement Park.

Presented by Kevin Woyce

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

Children’s Response to Domestic violence and Trauma (In Spanish), Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.

This workshop will go over what domestic violence is, and how domestic violence affects victims (Children).  It will also cover Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder vs.Traditional Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and ways in which to heal from this type of trauma.

Presented in Spanish by Virginia Tenias De Lopez, MSW,LSW, Resource Center of Somerset

(Another presentation, Healing from the Trauma of Domestic Violence, on Thursday, May 30 will cover the same subject matter in English)

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

Creating a Winning Resume and Cover Letter, Monday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m.

If your resume isn’t professional looking and free of errors, there is a good chance that it will not get a second look. This session will explain the type of resume that will fit your personal needs and how to create a cover letter to go with it.  If you have a resume, bring it to the session and use it as a working document.

The speaker for this session is Nancy Anderson of Blackbird Training Associates LLC, a local training consulting organization.  Nancy has over 25 years experience working in the training and Human Resources departments of Fortune 100 Companies.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

E-Commerce for a Small Business, Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.

This seminar explores basics in technology and avenues available on-line to promote and manage a small business.  Status of new technology, cost effectiveness and efficiencies will be examined for arriving at a proper fit for individual small businesses.   Leave with proven ideas on how to establish internet presence and low cost promotion strategies that will draw visitors to your site.

Presented by the Central New Jersey Chapter of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) which is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. 

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.

Youth with Mental Health Conditions, Anxiety & Depression, Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Mental health conditions, particularly various conditions of anxiety and depression, are growing significantly in youth today. This seminar will help you to understand factors contributing to these conditions, to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to learn how to deal with a child experiencing anxiety and depression. The seminar will also review treatment options for anxiety and depressive disorders.

Presented by Eric Harris, Executive Director of Family and Community Services of Somerset County.

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is requested.  Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.