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 Kendra – A Celebration of Work by Contemporary Indo-American Artists Curated by Shourabh Mukherji Counterpoint: Artists from Matheny Arts Access “The Eternal Dance” by Shourabh Mukherji 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. Holiday Boutique Annual arts and crafts sale Sunday, November 19th 12 noon – 5pm. Featuring handcrafted bags, jewelry, pottery, and more. Just in time for the holidays! 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 Township communities. 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, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. New members always welcome. Visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards or write us: The Bernards Lions Club, PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ 07920 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 FARMERS’ MARKET The Market is open Sat. through Dec 16; 9am-1pm. Select from a wide variety of fresh fruit & vegetables, as well as pasture-raised meats, poultry, gourmet prepared meals (Italian, Indian, Chilean, Polish), soups, baked goods, pickles & specialty items. Located in the Bernardsville NJ Transit Station parking lot on Route 202 & Claremont Rd. For current info, go to www.bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com. See us also on Instagram and Facebook. 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. Watch for the renovation of the triangle in Bernardsville and enjoy the tulips. 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, we raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through various fund-raising events & contributed it back to local community charities. Business Meetings held at the Bernards Township Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, 2nd Wed. of the month. Questions, new members welcome: Interested in joining? Contact: Co-Presidents Jacque Herold or Patty Purcell at PO Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 or email- www.thebonafidesofsomersethills.org. website - www.thebonafidesofsomersethills.org facebook - www.facebook.com/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 are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com 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 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 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 orientation & training through a 9-hour program over 3 evenings. 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 included & ongoing CEU training. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies and issues affecting a job search. free of charge and open to the community. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 from 7-9pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs 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 licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. 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 ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/Mah-jongg & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. NOT IN THE FACE KICKBALL LEAGUE Recreational kickball league for women over 40. One day per week, 6-8pm, Martinsville, NJ. For more information email: NITFKickball@gmail.com PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local & surrounding town residents 55 years+ invited to attend monthly meetings. Held the 4th Monday every month (except July, Aug & Dec) Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Peapack, N.J. Refreshments served 12:30pm, meeting 1pm. Meetings 10/23, 11/27. Laura Cummings, Visiting Nurse, is present to take blood pressure & discuss health issues. Questions? Call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com NOV • DEC 2023 - 2024
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