The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition November 2020

PAGE 58 COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - JANUARY theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 PAGE 58 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedmin- ster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Here and Now , On view through December 11, Curated by John Yau & Wes Sherman. Exhibit celebrates present-day artists shaping contemporary visual arts now & hoping to influ - ence future generations. 2021 International Juried Exhibition: January 15 – February 27 2021. Awards Ceremony & Opening Recep- tion: Friday January 15, 6pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to re- open, Farmstead Arts Center will be offering online art class- es & exhibits. Outdoor events are being planned (with social distancing). Check www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date class information & to register. Virtual Art Classes will be held via Zoom through the end of the year. Virtual Art Exhibits will be held on our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org . We look forward to seeing you 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, 908-963-0365. studio7artgallery.com. NOTE: November - December 2020-Studio 7 is open. Hours: Wednesday- Saturday,10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure social distancing. Upcoming Exhibit: In the American Tradition , Oil paintings by Jim Rodgers. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Me ets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September – May, Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. For more information, contact Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 or visit brgcnj.com. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization 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, & fostering community well-being. Meetings held first & third Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Cafe 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 Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of women who take active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills community. NOTE: Business meetings will be announced via emails (outdoors or via Zoom until further notice. New members welcome. 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 annual 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. CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY CENTRAL NJ (CSCCNJ) 3 Crossroads, Drive Bedminster, NJ 07921. CSCCNJ is a local, non-profit organization that creates a caring community to help individuals live with, through & beyond cancer. Delivers 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 programs are being offered virtually & at no charge to people with cancer, survivors, loved ones, caregivers & bereaved. To learn more about our online offerings & to register, visit cancersupportcnj.org/registration or call us at 908-658-5400. There is a community of support waiting for you. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER Non-profit volunteer organization committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds raised 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. NOTE: Meetings are virtual the first Monday of each month at 12:15. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in United States & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, forms social ties within the international community, & provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings currently being held via Zoom. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM “Linked” Online 3055 River Road (River Road Park), Bedminster, NJ 07921. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator 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. Unless other- wise 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: Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolat- ed, 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 THE ARTS Late Autumn, Ravine Lake by Jim Rodgers, oil on panel, 24” x 30”, $6,200 Human Zoo by Phillip McConnell