The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition April/May 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL MAY theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 EVENTS THE ARTS THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: April 9 - June 5 Maxwell Mustardo: Deform Follows Defunction Shayla Marsh: Fragments Andrew Werth: Organic Abstractions Michael Wolf: Crossings Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, 6pm via Zoom FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to enjoy in-person events & classes, Farmstead Arts Center is of- fering online art, photography & guitar classes & online art exhibits. In-person (outdoor) events are being planned (with social distancing). Visit our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art Photography & Guitar Classes held on- line (via Zoom). Virtual Art Exhibits held in our online gallery. Visit our website. We look forward to seeing you on line or in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) in the future. For more information email us at admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908-636-7576. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure so- cial distancing. Upcoming Exhibit: Through the Eyes of James Fiorentino Reception: Saturday, April 10, 1-4pm. CLUBS & SERVICES BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, Septem- ber – May, Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information, contact Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 or visit brgcnj.com. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organiza- tion of dedicated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Township community. Lions’ core charity is helping sight impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community focused; helping those in need, supporting our schools, police, fire/rescue, & foster- ing community well-being. Meetings held first & third Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. New members always welcome. Visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards/ or write us at The Bernards Lions Club PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Ber- nardsville & neighboring towns. Con- tact the Chamber at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Diverse group of women who take active interest in civ- ic & social welfare of Somerset Hills community. New members welcome. NOTE: Business meetings will be announced via emails (outdoors or via Zoom) until further notice. For more information & to join visit thebonafidesofsomersethills.org, facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills , email: thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Want to join? Please send $25.00 an- nual dues (check payable to: The Bonafides) & contact information (name, address, phone number & email address) to: The Bonafides of Somerset Hills, P.O. Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Upcoming Event POST- PONED: Bonafides’ Designer Handbag Bingo. CROSSROADS4HOPE (formerly CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY CENTRAL NJ (CSCCNJ)) 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921. Local, non-profit organization that creates a caring community to help individuals live with, through & beyond cancer. Deliv- ers FREE online essential programs & services for entire family & caregivers including individual & group support, educational workshops, hands-on nutrition & healthy cooking education, classes to enhance health & wellness. NOTE: VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING: All of our pro- grams are being offered virtually & at no charge to people with cancer, survivors, loved ones, care- givers & bereaved. To learn more about our online offerings & to register, visit crossroads4hope.org/ registration or call us at 908-658-5400. There is a community of support waiting for you. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serv- ing those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emer- gency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meetings are virtual & held the first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national wom- en currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, provide a place to share mutual experienc- es through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly cof- fee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings currently being held via Zoom. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park) Bedminster, NJ 07921. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordi- nator Kristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveerhouse.org. Please see Calendar of Events on our website. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES “Linked” Online 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Volunteer Appreciation Program: Monday, April 12, 7pm via Zoom. Spring Symposium: Sunday, April 25, 7pm via Zoom - Take a Virtual Trip with JFS…Upstate to the Catskills . More information to follow on our website, www.JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 7pm via Zoom. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor support- ing seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training pro- gram over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm via Zoom, April 7, May 5, July 7. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exer- cises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Atten- dance limited. For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Lunch Bunch: Parenting during the Pandemic: A Sup- port Group for Parents. Meets every other Wednesday, 1pm via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Pop-In: Teen Hangout: Group meets every other Wednesday, 4-4:45 via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, for teens on the Autism spectrum. Orange Mobius by Maxwell Mustardo Abbott Marshlands by James Fiorentino, 16" x 20", watercolor PAGE 66