The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition April/May 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL MAY theconnectionsnj.com 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, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: April 9 - June 5 Maxwell Mustardo: Deform Follows Defunction Shayla Marsh: Fragments Andrew Werth: Organic Abstractions Michael Wolf: Crossings Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, 6pm via Zoom FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to enjoy in-person events & classes, Farmstead Arts Center is offering online art, photography & guitar classes & online art exhibits. In-person (outdoor) events are being planned (with social distancing). Visit our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art Photography & Guitar Classes held on- line (via Zoom). Virtual Art Exhibits held in our online gallery. Visit our website. We look forward to seeing you on line or in-person 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, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com . Hours: Wednesday - Satur- day, 10-4. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure social distancing. Upcoming Exhibit: Through the Eyes of James Fiorentino Reception: Saturday, April 10, 1-4pm. CLUBS & SERVICES BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 6692, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, January-May, October, No- vember, Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. NOTE: Check Li- brary’s calendar before monthly meeting as it may be cancelled due to pandemic. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, land- scape design & conservation. Programs open to vis- itors 10:30am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome. Contact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 or President at 908-722-2997 for more information & visit bridgewatergardenclub.org , Facebook.com/BridgewaterGardenClubofNJ or email bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com . BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater. NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, center is CLOSED until fur- ther notice. Check Bridgewater Township website for updated announcements about when center will re-open. If you are a Bridgewater senior resi- dent & would like to participate in our virtual classes, reach out to Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov stating your name & email address. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) CJHRC provides very low, low & moderate-income individuals & households with free housing informa- tion & programs. Housing counselors are available to assist clients Monday - Friday during normal busi- ness hours. Due to COVID19, all counseling is be- ing done by phone or virtually until further notice. Counselors can be reached at 908-446-0036 or visit www.cjhrc.org to view housing counseling services & housing resources. CJHRC is introducing our newly created virtual webi- nars for financial literacy & pre-purchase programs. All programs & services are FREE. Savings Match - Special match program allows very low & moderate income households to save for a specific, program approved, short term goal. Partici- pation is limited. Applications accepted on first come first served basis. All counseling done via phone or virtual meeting. For more information, call 908-446- 0036 or visit www.cjhrc.org. Pre-Purchase - Thinking of purchasing a home in the next 12 months? Most First Time Homebuyer Mortgages require Homebuyer Education & proof of same (a certificate from an approved Housing Coun- seling Agency) FREE 2-day virtual webinar - April 5 & 7. Hear about Fair Housing, Money Management, Credit, Getting a Mortgage Loan, Insurance, impor- tance of retaining a Real Estate Attorney, Home Inspection & 10 Important Questions to Ask, Low/ Moderate Income Program, grant opportunities & more. Contact CJHRC at 908-446-0037 with ques- tions or to register & begin your journey towards homeownership! THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER 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 informa- tion email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meetings are virtual & held first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign nation- al women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived inter- nationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties with- in the international community, provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of inter- ests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjand- ny.org. NOTE: Meetings currently being held via Zoom. 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 regis- ter for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Volunteer Appreciation Program: Monday, April 12, 7pm via Zoom. Spring Symposium: Sunday, April 25, 7pm via Zoom - Take a Virtual Trip with JFS…Upstate to the Catskills. More information to follow on our website, www.JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 7pm via Zoom. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor sup- porting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & ea- ger for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assis- Orange Mobius by Maxwell Mustardo Abbott Marshlands by James Fiorentino, 16" x 20", watercolor PAGE 46