The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Feb/Mar 2019

Bridgewater-Somerville Community Calendar . February - March , PAGE 58 www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For informa- tion, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Events: The National Association of Women Artists 130th Anni- versary Exhibition: Wall Sculpture; Collage: Other Dimensions both curated by Jeffrey Wechsler, through March 2, 2019. The Center for Contemporary Art Members’ Juried Exhibition at the Bernardsville Public Library, March 3-28, 2019. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd, Bernards- ville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Con- tact owner,KathleenPalmer for information at 908- 963-0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net , www.studio7 artgallery.com . Upcom- ing Event: Seascapes: Shifting Sands, Seas, Skies, April 5-May 26, 2019; Reception: Friday, April 5, 2019, 6-9pm. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Volunteer, peer run, face-to-face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease. Meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson/St. Barnabas Health University Hospital, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, in Hamilton Conference Room. We also accept pa- tients with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest speakers several times a year! For support & infor- mation visit www.autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meet- ings: February 9, March 9. Check website for more info or call or text message to reserve your seat! Hope to see you there! Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 6692, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conser- vation. Programs open to visitors at 10:30am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome. Con- tact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 for more information & visit www.bridgewatergardenclub.org. BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! For reservation & additional infor- mation, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926 or Mar- guerite at 908-526-5094. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater. Free programs available to residents of Somerset County. Get fit with a mild program, Sit & Get Fit. Other classes include chair aerobics, weights, dance fitness, strength bands, strength training, Zumba & country western dance, knitting, mahjong, canasta, pool, tai chi, yoga & tap. Stop by & pick up a calendar or go online to www.bridgewaternj.gov & click the link. There is a group for you and the coffee is always on! If you like to do jazz dance, try out for a spot with The Bridgewater Roxies. The Roxies perform at local venues such as assisted living cen- ters. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071, Bridgewater, 08807. A service organization, meets second Tuesday of the month, 10am, Somerset County Library, Bridge Street, Bridgewa- ter. Refreshments served 9:30am. Edu- cational & social programs begin, 11am. The organization supports local, state, national & interna- tional charities. New members welcome. Call Gerrie Gora at 908-231-0350 for more information. Upcoming Meeting: February 12 - Stephanie Moench, Bridgewater resident & Chairman of Bridgewater’s Creative Arts Committee will dis- cuss her interest in the arts in our community, & her efforts to showcase talented residents, especially among the youth. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more information go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset. org or call 908-766-9844. Upcoming Event: The Friends An- nual Kentucky Derby Day fund raiser, May 4, 2019. To be included in their mailing list, contact info@friendsofthe sheltersomerset.org . HOMESHARING Social service non- profit organization- mission is to prevent homelessness through shared affordable housing in 3 coun- ties - Hunterdon, Middlesex & Somerset. Also assists clients in locating and using support services such as food bank and low-cost medical care. Free of charge. For more information visit www.homesharing.org, email homesharing @verizon.net or call 908-526-HOME(4663). Upcoming Event: Designer Handbag Bingo, Friday, March 1, 2019, Somerville Elks, 375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ. Doors open: 6pm. For tickets, visit ticketleap:https:// homesharing.ticketleap.com and for more information visit our website or call us. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internation- ally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings and other activities avail- able. For more info. visit http://www.ifcnjandny.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: JFS and Jewish Life Program: Wednesday, Feb 13, 7pm, Bridgewater JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Adam Price, author of “He’s Not Lazy” will discuss his book & help you become an ally with your son, as he discovers greater self-confidence & accepts responsibility for his future. 4th Annual JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday February 24, 1:15-3pm, Bridgewater JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewa- ter, NJ. Shape Up for the New Year - Come Out & Support JFS Children-Family-Senior Services. This year’s challenge is in memory of the 11 individuals who were killed at Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on October 27, 2018. 3rd Annual JFS Spring Symposium: April 28, 10:30am- 12:30pm, Bridgewater JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. 35-minute film, “My Annie Hall” a recreation of Woody Allen’s classic film using senior citizens in all the lead roles; created by filmmakers Matt Starr and Ellie Sachs. A Panel Discussion & Q&A with the directors & cast & NY Times re- porter John Leland will follow. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednesdays, February 13, March 13, April 17. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, February 6, March 6, April 3, 7-9 pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sun- days, 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. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a spe- cial needs child. Also Coming 2019: Conversation On… Series of small group discussions on is- sues & topics of interest to the Community. Look for flyers & program announcements for Conversations on Healthy Aging & Conversations on Breast Cancer this fall. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, promotes adult literacy in Somerset county. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUN- TEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided fall, winter & spring. To become a tutor, to register for services or to learn more please visit www.literacysomerset.org or call (908) 725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Cool White” by Harriet FeBland Quidnet Summer by Anthony Panzera Oil on Canvas, 38" x 73"