The Connections Bernard's Ridge Edition Feb - Mar 2024

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. Current Exhibit: 2024 International Juried Exhibition Juror: Hunter O’Hanian January 19 – March 17, 2024 “The Work Party: Cricket and Egg Scale in Yellow, II” Oil on Wood Panel, by David Orban FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge Art, Photography, and Guitar classes are held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit farmsteadartscenter.org, or email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Art Exhibitions January 7 – February 25: NJ Highlands Coalition Featuring artworks of Nature in a variety of mediums Potters’ Guild of NJ Show & Sale Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5; 11am – 5pm Inside the Farmhouse at 2pm Sunday, March 17 – Traditional Irish Music Featuring Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich and Kim Fleming THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets the 1st Wed. of the month at various locations, 11-1. We would love to have you join us! To see what we do, visit our Face Book page. Our members are from Watchung and nearby communities. All are welcome! For information please call (908)754-5766 or leave your request on our Face Book page. We are 66 and still growing! BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30am, Sept-May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center,190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge. For more info, contact Membership Chair, Karen Ellis at brgcnj.com or 908-342-5803. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization of dedicated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Twp communities. Lions’ core charity is helping sight impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community focused; helping those in need, supporting schools, police, fire/rescue, & fostering community well-being. Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30pm, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge. New members always welcome. Visit FB e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards or write The Bernards Lions Club, PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 BERNARDSVILLE WINTER MARKET NJTransit Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville. Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 30, 10am-12pm. Offering a variety of winter farm produce, baked goods, pickles, gourmet prepared foods & specialty items. For more info visit bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com or FB: BernardsvilleFarmersMarket & Instagram: bernardsvillefarmersmarket. BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets third Tuesday of each month, September – May at members’ homes for breakfast or lunch. Since1930 they have beautified Bernardsville with flowers. For Info,visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Founded in 1968, a diverse group of women who take an active interest in the civic & social welfare of the Somerset Hills community. Over the past 55 years, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through various fund-raising events & contributed back to local community charities. Business Meetings held at the Bernards Twp Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave. 2nd Wed. of the month. Questions, new members welcome: Interested? Contact: Co-Presidents Jacque Herold or Patty Purcell at PO Box 91, Basking Ridge or thebonafidesofsomersethills.org. Facebook: thebonafidesofsomersethills 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 raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23, Basking Ridge. More info, email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE Founded in 2013, inspired by a growing national trend in women’s collective giving. The collective giving model enables us to combine the donations of many women to award meaningful grants to local nonprofits. Members represent a mosaic of backgrounds, occupations, experiences, priorities, & interests. Together, we prove that the power of one woman multiplied by many equals an impact that can change lives. Meet & Mingles: Thurs. Jan. 18, Feeding Hands, 186 Rte. 206, Hillsborough, 11:30am-1:30pm. Join us for lunch to learn about Impact100 Garden State, including a tour of the facility. Wed., Jan. 24, 6:30-8:30pm, member’s home in Scotch Plains (address provided when you RSVP). Upcoming Social Events: SUCCESS, SEXISM AND MONEY: A conversation with the author of “Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs.” Via Zoom. Fri., Jan. 26th, 12-1pm. INDEPENDENCE FOR VETERANS A registered 501c-3 nonprofit based in Bedminster, NJ. Community focused charity supporting the local 200+ homeless veterans residing at 2 transitional housing facilities by providing food, brand new clothing, toiletries, & necessities. Several designated Food & Clothing Drives are held yearround with many Somerset County businesses participating. All items collected are hand-delivered by dedicated volunteers. Currently fundraising to afford housing for these brave veterans. For further info, visit i4v.org. Comments or questions? Email info@independenceforveterans.org or contact: Mrs.Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) 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 Sept–June with presenters & a wide variety of activities including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies & more. For more info visit ifcnjandny.org; email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES “Linked” Online 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. 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 Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor, with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation, or who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support. Will receive training. Therapists Needed: We are seeking LSW/LCSW therapists. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group / individual supervision incl & ongoing CEU training. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: For active job seekers focusing on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free & open to the community. Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, 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 twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Meet other siblings who have similar experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a LCSW w/experience working w/these families. MENDHAM SENIOR CLUB All local & surrounding town residents are invited to join & attend monthly meetings. Held 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11am Garabrant Center, Wilson St., Mendham. All open to surrounding communities. Contact Mary Cillo 201-400-7222. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to new & long-time residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernards, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women, men, singles & couples welcome. We invite you to join us, make new friends & participate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/canasta/mah jongg & much more. You can find out more about us at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/ Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. If you would like more information about our warm welcoming club and activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. “Linked” Online “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com Offering a variety of winter farm produce, baked goods, pick 2024

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