COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 70 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 Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits April 22 – June 4, 2022 Lily Colman: The Knots on the Underside of the Carpet Jennifer Croson: New Encounters, Resetting The Stage Debra Samdperil: Layered Conversations Theda Sandiford: Joyful Resistance FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering classes with virtual & in-person options. Art Exhibitions, Workshops, & Events being planned. Theater returns inside English barn for spring season. Visit website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events! Art Classes - Online (via Zoom) or in-person. Visit website for class descriptions & registration. Art Exhibits - In our gallery - visit website. We look forward to seeing you virtually & in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). 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. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: Contemporary Art Glass & Paperweights Through April 30, 2022 Artist Reception April 8, Friday, 6-9pm Contemporary Blown Glass, Vintage Glass Collectables, Murano Glass Jewelry & Paperweights. CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP NOTE: Due to Coronavirus, face-to-face meetings at hospital are currently suspended. If interested, please email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com to be put on the list to receive more information as it becomes available. Check website for more info or email Nancy at autoimmunegroup@gmail.com BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September – 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. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact the Chamber at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. BERNARDSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET NJ Transit Station Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville. 28th season will open Saturday, June 11, 9am-1pm. Variety of farm fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet prepared foods & specialty items. For more information visit facebook.com/BernardsvilleFarmersMarket & instagram. com/bernardsvillefarmersmarket BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets third Tuesday of each month, September – May at members’ homes for breakfast or lunch. Since 1930 they have beautified Bernardsville with flowers, including Mum Sale each fall. Upcoming Event: April 19, 9:30am meeting will feature Flower Arranging with Supermarket Flowers with Ann Fahey. For Information, contact Member Chair, Pat Duncan, 908-295-1617 or visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Diverse group of women who take active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills community. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month at Bernards Township Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. New members welcome. For more information email: thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Upcoming Events: CANCELLED-Bonafides’ Designer Handbag Bingo, Friday, May 13. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information about the group &/or to join a meeting email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual via zoom & on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INDEPENDENCE FOR VETERANS Aregistered501c-3nonprofit based in Bedminster, NJ. Charity organization is community focused, & supports the local 200+ homelessveterans residingat 2 transitional housing facilities by providing food, brand new clothing, toiletries, & necessities. Several designated Food & Clothing Drives are held year-round with many Somerset County businesses participating. All items collected are hand-delivered by dedicated volunteers. Organization is currently fundraising to afford housing for thesebraveveterans. For further informationvisit i4v.org. Comments or questions? Email info@independenceforveterans.org or contact: Mrs. Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930. Upcoming Event: Easter Food Drive – Feed Our Heroes through April 18. Visit website for donation information & drop off locations. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes formation of social ties within the international community, provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held September – June with presenters & wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. 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 Events: JFS Spring Symposium: Backstage Pass to Woodstock: The music festival that changed the soul of the nation, May 1, 7pm. JFS Annual Meeting, June 1, 7pm. More details to follow. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, May 4, July 6, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. 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. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Wait by Miles Rensselaer Bronze & Blown Glass APRIL - MAY 2022 Cousins by Jennifer Croson
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