The Connections Bernard's Ridge Edition November 2021 - January 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 74 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, Bedmin- ster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Di- rector at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Chroma Terra An exhibition of contemporary ce- ramics Curated by John Reinking Through December 11, 2021 Exhibiting artists: Chris Alveshere, Sloane Angell, Lauren Skelly Bai- ley, Wesley T. Brown, Kyle Johns, Lauren Mabry, John Oles, Peter Pincus, Scott Ross, Rebecca Zweibel Members’ Juried Exhibition Juror: Mary Birmingham, Curator Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Through December 11, 2021 2022 International Juried Exhibition January 14 – February 26, 2022 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 web- site 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 in- formation 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, studio- 7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednes- day - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: Baseball in Black & White: Extra Innings Watercolor paintings by James Fiorentino November 17-December 31, 2021 Reception dates: Friday, November 19 & December 10, 2021, 6-9pm. CLUBS & SERVICES BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September – May, Somerset County Environmental Education Cen- ter, 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 organization of dedicated men & women serving Ber- nardsville & Bernards Township commu- nity. Lions’ core charity is helping sight impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community focused; help- ing those in need, supporting our schools, police, fire/ rescue, & fostering 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, Bernards- ville, NJ 07924. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Bernards- ville & 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. Saturdays through November 20, 9am - 1pm; Saturdays, December 4 & 11, 9am - 1pm; Saturdays, January 8 - March 26, 10am - 12pm. Offering wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, poultry, & pastured livestock products, as well as baked goods, prepared meals, plus new pop-up vendors with delicious edibles. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ BernardsvilleFarmersMarket and www.instagram.com/ bernardsvillefarmersmarket BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets third Tuesday of each month, September - May at Mem- bers’ homes for breakfast or lunch. For Information, contact Member Chair, Pat Duncan, 908-295-1671 or visit bernards- villegardenclub.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 Ber- nards Township Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. New members welcome. For more in- formation & to join visit thebonafidesofsomersethills.org , facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills, email: thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Mau- reen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Want to join? Please send $25.00 annu- al 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 Events: Bonafides’ Designer Handbag Bingo, Friday, May 13, 2022, St. James Chapel Hall, 184 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge. CROSSROADS4HOPE 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921. 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 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 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 email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thomp- son at 908-766-9844. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meet- ings are virtual via zoom first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women 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 experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities avail- able. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. 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 Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cogni- tive 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: Wednesday, December 1, 7-9pm via Zoom. Free of charge & open to the commu- nity. 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. Warm and Cool Containers by Peter Pincus Yogi Berra 34” x 26” Watercolor by James Fiorentino NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2022