The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Sept 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 58 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, Bed- minster, NJ 07921. For informa- tion, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedmin- ster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: Here and Now, September 11 – December 12, Curated by John Yau & Wes Sherman. Exhibit celebrates present-day artists that are shaping con- temporary visual arts making an impact now & hoping to influence future generations. Virtual Opening Reception & Curator Talk via Zoom : Fri- day, September 11, 6pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to re-open, Farmstead Arts Center will be of- fering online art classes & exhib- its. Outdoor events are being planned (with social dis- tancing). Check our website 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.farm- steadartscenter.org . We look forward to seeing you at the historic Kenne- dy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) in the future. For more in- formation 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: Fall 2020-Studio 7 is open. Hours: Wednesday-Sat- urday,10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure social distancing. The Best of Studio 7. CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP “Linked” Online NOTE: Due To Coronavirus, face-to-face meetings at hospital are currently suspended. Video format for upcoming meetings is being considered. If interest- ed, please email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com To be put on the list to receive more information as it be- comes available. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets 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 Ber- nardsville & Bernards Township com- munity. 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, & fos - tering community well-being. Meetings held first & third Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Minuteman Restaurant , 990 US- 202, Morristown, NJ 07960. New members al- ways welcome. Visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards/ or write us at The Bernards Lions Club, PO Box 352, Ber- nardsville, NJ 07924. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Ber- nardsville & neighboring towns. Con- tact Karen Lajterman at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit bernardsvillechamberofcom- merce.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 postponed until further notice. New members welcome. For more information & to join visit thebonafide - sofsomersethills.org, facebook.com/thebonafidesofsom - ersethills, email: thebondafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Win- ston 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 ad- dress) 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 commu - nity to help individuals live with, through & beyond cancer . Delivers FREE online essential programs & services for entire family & caregivers including individual & group sup- port; educational workshops; hands-on nutrition & healthy cooking education; classes to enhance health & wellness. NOTE: CSCCNJ has temporarily moved its support program to a virtual platform since the start of stay- at-home orders, & will continue to provide both virtual & in-person support in the future. For more information about our programs & services & to register, call 908-658- 5400 or visit us online at cancersupportcnj.org/registration. UPCOMING EVENT: Inspiring Hope: Thursday, Septem- ber 24, Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club. Charitable evening celebrating our mission with drive-in movie style entertain- ment under the stars. ** This is an outdoor event following all local state healthcare & safety precautions including so- cial distancing in place at the time of the event. To learn more, visit cancersupportcnj.org/gala. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER Non-profit volunteer organization com - mitted to serve those affected by do- mestic 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: friendsoft- hesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in United States & American women who have lived interna- tionally. 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 avail- able. 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 07921. Pre-registration required. Register online at www. jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator Kristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveer- house.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 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 jew- ishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Volunteers Need- ed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, 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 Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, Sep- tember 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercis- es (stress busters) In FREE weekly ZOOM meeting & phone calls. Attendance limited . For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Untitled (After Johannes Vermeer) by Evan Halter Early Morning at Lord Stirling by Ann Stoeber, Oil on Linen, 24" x 36"