Name: Warren Rorden Hale Speaker Series Talk has been Canceled
Start: 2026-05-13T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Westfield Memorial Library

Westfield Memorial Library

We regret to inform you that the Hale Speaker Series talk featuring Warren Rorden is canceled. We appreciate your  registrations. We look forward to seeing you at the next talk scheduled for June 3 with Rebecca Morse.

Local Event: Warren Rorden Hale Speaker Series Talk has been Canceled

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Warren Rorden Hale Speaker Series Talk has been...

We regret to inform you that the Hale Speaker Series talk featuring Warren Rorden is canceled. We appreciate your...

Warren Rorden Hale Speaker Series Talk has been Canceled

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On May 12th, Old Guard member Allen Hamilton will lead a hybrid presentation and group discussion of the American Revolution. Mr. Hamilton has studied many works about the leaders of the revolution and the military campaigns. Topics will include politics; British and colonists; logistics of war; key battles won and lost; and Nathanael Greene, quartermaster, and head of the Southern Command.Allen took early retirement from Exxon to become an independent investment consultant. Allen has served as president of the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering, and chair of the International Cost Engineering Council. Lately he has become an avid student of American history.<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/26763252/20260405/024454/image___05144453750.jpg" id="image.png" data-image="image.png"></figure>Allen HamiltonThe Summit Area Old Guard is a social, educational, and recreational organization that serves men of retirement age. We meet Tuesdays, 9:30am, at the New Providence Presbyterian Church located at 1307 Springfield Ave – we encourage visitation, and all are welcome. Our motto is “Come for the Programs. Stay for the Friends.” The organization was founded in 1930. Our website address is www.summitoldguard.org.

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In keeping with its longtime traditions, the Hale Speaker Series will return soon for the 17th
year with talks by four individuals with strong ties to Westfield. 
The series begins on Wednesday, May 13, with a speech titled “Westfield…The Old Days,” by one of the town’s most noted residents, Warren Rorden. A 1954 graduate of Westfield High School and a veteran realtor, Rorden will relate what he enjoys most about the town. 
The hour-long Hale talks, held at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at Westfield Memorial Library, are free and open to the public with pre-registration. The programs also are available on WML YouTube.
The speakers are introduced by committee member Barbara Hale, whose father, Lee, founded the series after his late wife, Anne.After his passing, the series was renamed in both of their honors. 
Other committee members include Marcy Lechner, chairman; Linnea Rhodes, Mary Orlando, Sherry Cronin, Ellen Albertson and Tina Lesher.
The series, hosted by The Friends of Westfield Memorial Library, receives grants from The Anne and Lee Hale Fund and The Glasser Foundation.

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Join us for a conversation with William Palm, the 5th Artist-in-Residence to serve at Westfield Memorial Library. His artwork will be up until the end of May. See it before it leaves the library!
William Palm is a New Jersey–based painter working in watercolor, ink, and oil. His work explores light, atmosphere, and memory through scenes of coastlines, railroads, and everyday landscapes. Blending traditional techniques with a contemporary sense of color and mood, Palm’s paintings invite viewers to pause and reflect on familiar places and quiet moments.
During his residency, he will be developing a spring series of ink and watercolor paintings created on-site. Website: <a href="https://www.williamjpalm.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">williamjpalm.com</a>
Can't attend in-person? <a href="https://youtube.com/live/AIZe6kjQTNk?feature=share" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch the livestream!</a>&nbsp;

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Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging transitions in life, but you don’t have to face it by yourself. Join our&nbsp;Divorce Support Group, where you can find understanding, compassion, and guidance from others who truly get what you're going through.
Whether you're looking for emotional support, practical advice, or simply a safe space to share your experiences, this group is here to help you move forward with confidence. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and a brighter future.
Meetings are confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive. You are not alone on this journey. We’re here to support you!
Facilitated by <a href="https://www.melissabethcounseling.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Melissa Schwartzman, LCSW</a>
Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced for over 20 years in the states of New York and New Jersey.<a href="https://events.wmlnj.org/event/16080507" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more and Register</a>

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Join us for a fun and friendly Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Game Night! This is a fast-paced trading card game where players become powerful wizards called "Planeswalkers", using creatures, spells, and clever strategies to outplay their opponents across imaginative worlds.
We’ll be playing casual games in various formats. Bring your own MTG cards or borrow a deck from us, enjoy snacks and drinks, and jump in, no experience needed. Our host will teach new players everything they need to know.
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