The Connections Bernards-Ridge Edition Nov 2024-Jan 2025

theconnectionsnj.com HOME & DESIGN PAGE 74 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 Exhibits: November 1 – December 8, 2024 Creative Women’s Showcase January 24 – March 16, 2025 2025 International Juried Exhibition Juror: Erin Woodbrey Photo Credit: “The Imperfect Vessel,” Acrylic Paint, Glue, 120 lb Paper, Laser Printed Photos, by Seanna Noonan FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. Art and Photography classes are held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org or email: admin@farmsteadarts.org. Holiday Boutique Annual Arts and Crafts Sale Sunday, December 1st 12 noon – 5pm. Handcrafted wares suitable for everyone on your shopping list! BASKING RIDGE BUSINESS ALLIANCE A busines and community ‘connection’ providing opportunities for business owners to grow their business by staying informed, connecting with their community, and networking with other professionals locally. Monthly meetings 2nd Tues. of the month, 8-9am. Networking Night 4th Tues. of the month, 5-7pm. For more info, see website at www.brbanj.org. 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 info, go to brgcnj.com or email clang34@aol.com. 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. BERNARDSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET The Bernardsville Farmers’ Market runs through Saturday, December 14 (no market on Nov. 30). Hours: 9am-1pm. Select from a wide variety of THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 fresh fruit and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and poultry as well as prepared meals, baked goods, pickles, fresh flowers, and more. Located in the Bernardsville NJ Transit Station parking lot on Route 202 & Claremont Road. For current information, go to www.bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com. See us also on Instagram and Facebook. BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets the third Tuesday of every month from Sept.-May at a member’s home. Since 1930, the BGC has beautified Bernardsville with flowers. For further information, please visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com or email bernardsvillegardenclub@gmail.com. The next meeting, open to the public, will be held on Jan. 21, 2025, 10AM, at the Bernardsville Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road. The program is “Unearthing the Secret Garden”. Speaker: Leslie Brown-Witt. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Founded in 1968, we are a diverse group of women who take an active interest in the civic & social welfare of the Somerset Hills community. Over the past 56 years, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through various fundraising 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:The Bonafides, PO Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 for annual dues payment. Email-thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com. Website-thebonafidesofsomersethills.org. facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. BRICK ACADEMY MUSEUM 15 W. Oak St., Basking Ridge In the town center, the historic 1809 Brick Academy houses a museum with a permanent exhibit, “What Put Somerset Hills on the Map,” an 1890s schoolroom, rotating exhibits of unique and interesting themes, and handsomely framed, over-sized maps recreated from historical documents. The museum is open 1st Sunday of each month from 2-4pm. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hr 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. IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE Founded in 2013, we were inspired by the 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. Upcoming Events: Impact100 Garden State Collective Giving Lunch & Learn Martinsville Community Center, 1961 Washington Valley Rd., Meet & Mingle-December 5, 2024, 6pm Bellemara Distillery For information, email RSVP@impact100gardenstate.org. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign-born 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. More info, visit ifcnjandny.org. or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 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 included & 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. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS The JWC of Somerset Hills has almost a century of community service to Bernadsville, Basking Ridge and Warren. We are part of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state. The club enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, one small project at a time. Visit us at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or for information, contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to new & long-time residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville, 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. 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+ invited to attend monthly meetings held on the 4th Mon. of ea. month except July, Aug., Dec. (no meetings). Held at the Municipal Building, 1 School St. Peapack, NJ. Refreshments served at 12:30pm, meeting 1:00pm. Next scheduled: Nov. 25, 2024, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 2025. Patty Kerrigan, RN, BSN is present to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED. Questions, call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. “Linked” Online “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com 2025 “Linked” Online

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