Colonial Park Gardens will present a workshop, “Smartphone Photography,” on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon at 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, NJ.

With the proliferation of smartphones, photography is now in the hands of virtually everyone. To help make smartphone photography more satisfying, photographer Joy Yagid will lead a hands-on workshop at which participants will learn the best tips and tricks to get the most out of smartphone photography in nature. She will individually guide students in identifying photo opportunities and explain how to edit photos directly on their smartphones. Participants will meet at the Colonial Park Gardens Horticulture Building, Parking Lot A.

Fee is $20 per person with a limit of 12 people. Pre-registration and payment received by Wednesday, September 18, 2019 is required by visiting www.somersetcountyparks.org or calling 908-722-1200, ext 5721.

The Colonial Park Gardens include the one-acre Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden, a formal display garden, comprising plantings with over 3,000 roses of 325 varieties.

The Perennial Garden is a beautiful five-acre garden with a gazebo that provides year-round interest and color from its collection of flowering shrubs, bulbs, perennials, and annuals.

The 144-acre Arboretum provides displays of flowering trees, evergreens, shade trees, dwarf conifers, and flowering shrubs. This includes the three-acre Shrub Collection which showcases plants that grow well in central NJ and are is designed to give year-round interest by using flowering shrubs; trees; perennials; and ornamental grasses; and the areas surrounding the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden and the Perennial Garden.

Franklin Township Parks & Recreation presents a free community event, Senior Expo on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ.

Meet representatives from organizations from Somerset and surrounding areas that provide services to people ages 55 and over and caregivers.

There will be free workshops focused on topics such as legal issues, financial planning and fitness. Organizations that provide a variety of services will be on hand at the resource fair to meet with residents and answer questions. There will be free screenings such as blood pressure, hearing, body mass index and professional fall screenings. Be present to win prizes and special giveaways.

Marianne Regan, Senior Citizen Program Coordinator said, “This is an opportunity for people to meet face to face with various organizations and have their questions answered. The goal is to educate people and gather information now, rather than during a health crisis. Since we’re also showcasing some of our programs, we’re excited to welcome people to visit our very active center, possibly for the first time.”

To learn more about the Senior Expo and all other Franklin Township Recreation programs, please visit www.franklintwpnj.org/rec.