The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2018

Bridgewater-Somerville Community Calendar . September - October - November , PAGE 66 www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabed- minster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: The Comic Influence: Curated by Dr. Virginia Fabbri Butera, Ph.D Donald Lokuta - Mermaids and Other Creatures: curated by Donna Gustafson, PhD Faculty Exhibition - Wes Sherman: Sep- tember 14-October 27. Opening Reception: Friday, September 14, 6-8 pm. 2018 International Juried Exhibition: November 8-December 22, Juror: Midori Yoshimoto, Ph.D Opening Reception: Thursday, Novem- ber 8, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: People, Places & Things, Watercolor Paintings by James Fiorentino: Septem- ber 1 - October 27. Artist Receptions: Fridays, Sep- tember 7 & October 5, 6-9pm. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets 2nd Saturday of each month, 2- 3:30pm, RWJU Hospital, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue. NOTE: Up to 10 members via Google Chrome accommodated. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri, 2-7pm or em ail autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 6692, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30am, Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conser- vation. Programs open to visitors following monthly business meeting. New members welcome. Contact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 for more information. BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New mem- bers welcome! For reservation & additional information, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926 or Marguerite at 908-526-5094. Bus Trips: Carbon Dale PA Theater German Festival: Thursday, October 25, transportation, show & luncheon, $77. Westchester Theatre Phantom of the Opera: Thursday, No- vember 15, transportation, show & luncheon, $93. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Free programs available to the residents of Somerset County. Get fit with weights programs, dance aerobics, country western dance, & tap. For quieter recreation there are groups centered around knitting, bridge, billiards, tai chi and yoga. Enjoy Jewelry Making, Mahjong & bridge. Sign up for computer classes. The coffee is always on! If you like to do jazz dance, try out for a spot with The Bridge- water Roxies. The Roxies perform at local venues such as assisted living centers. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908- 575-8021. For more info, vi sit www.bridgewaternj.gov BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071, Bridgewater, 08807. A service organization, meets second Tuesday of the month, 10am, Somerset County Library, Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Refreshments served 9:30am. Educational & social programs begin, 11am. The organization supports local, state, national & international charities. New members welcome. Call Gerrie Gora at 908-231-0350 for more information. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Ave, Raritan. Provides low & moderate-income individ- uals & families with free housing info & group educational programs. Housing counselors available to assist clients Mon- day-Friday during normal business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or vi sit www.cjhrc.org & click on group programs for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program (Get up to $1,200): Tuesday, October 16. This program is a pre-requisite for the CJHRC Savings Match program. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. To register, call 908-704-9649 mailbox 7 or visit website. First Time Homebuyer Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Saturday, September 22, 11am-3pm, Franklin Town- ship Library, DeMott Lane, Somerset with lunch provided. Clients completing the program obtain a certificate which qual- ifies them for benefits such as lower mortgage rates, reduced legal fees, and special grant programs to help with closing costs and down payments. Limited Space! FREE. To register, call 908-704-9649 mailbox 3 or vi sit, www.cjhrc.org. Post Purchase Class, “I Own A Home Now What?”: Thursday, November 8, 5:30-8pm. This program is for those who already own a home. To register for this program or for more information call 908-704-9649 mailbox 5 or vi sit www.cjhrc.org. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more infor- mation go t o: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. HOMESHARING Social service non-profit or- ganization-mission is to pre- vent homelessness through shared affordable housing in 3 counties - Hunterdon, Middlesex & Somerset. Also assists clients in locating and using support services such as food bank and low-cost medical care. Free of charge. For more information vi sit www.homesharing.org, email homesharing@verizon.net or call 908-526-HOME(4663). INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural under- standing, form social ties within the international community, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings and other activities available. For more info. visit http://www.ifcnjandny.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Tuesdays, October 9, November 13, December 11. Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@ JewishFamilySvc.org Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednes- days, September 12, October 17, November 14, December 12. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, September 5, October 3, November 7, 7-9 pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sun- days, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets monthly. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset County. Current program offerings: student-centered one-to-one tutoring; English Conversation Groups; English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes; and US Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided Fall, Winter & Spring. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more information, please vi sit www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/Newcomers &Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am- Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press op- tion 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete descrip- tion of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Boddhi Bear 2014 by Dan Fenelon Mixed Media Sculpture 36" x 18" x 6" Oak Tree with Buck by James Fiorentino watercolor, 33" x 25" “Linked” Online