The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville June-2019

Bridgewater-Somerville Community Calendar . JUNE - JULY - AUGUST , PAGE 58 theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bed- minster, NJ 07921. For infor- mation, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Direc- tor at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedmin- ster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Annual Non-Juried Mem- bers’ Exhibition & Sale, June 21-August 24, 2019. Opening Reception: Friday, June 21, 6- 8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630- 9770. Summer Gallery hours: Wednesday- Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kath- leen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963- 0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net , studio7 artgallery.com . Up- coming Event: Ready for the Hunt, by Anne Stoeber. New paintings & art glass always arriving. Summer Reception: Friday, June 7, 6-9pm. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group. 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! Come & meet people who understand what you are going through. For more in- formation visit autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meet- ings: June 8, July 13. Check website for more info or call 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 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 mild programs like Sit & Get Fit & chair aerobics. Other classes include weights, dance fitness, strength bands, Zumba & country western dance aerobics, knitting, mahjong, cards, pool, tai chi, & yoga. Stop by & pick up a calendar or go online to 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 per- form at local venues such as assisted living centers. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. 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. 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 jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Healthy Harvest Program: Tuesday, June 25, 9am. Pick produce for JFS clients at local farm in Hunterdon County. Register online or call JFS . 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 orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908-725 -7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednesdays, June 12, July 17, August 14. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, July 10, August 7, 7-9pm. 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 special needs child. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volun- teer tutors, LVSC promotes adult lit- eracy in Somerset county. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group Tutoring; Eng- lish Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training pro- vided fall, winter & spring. To become a tutor, to register for services or to learn more please visit literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ bunco/ Mahjong & much more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. ROTARY CLUB OF SOMERVILLE & BRIDGEWATER Non-profit volunteer organization. Mis- sion is to provide service to others, promote integrity, & advance world un- derstanding, goodwill, & peace through our fellowship of business, professional, & community leaders. Meets every Thursday for lunch at 12:15, Raritan Valley County Club. For more information about the club and/or membership, please contact Claudia Newton, 908-333-7321. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE- NJAES, 310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or resi- dents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsbor- ough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domes- tic abuse in Somerset County. Pro- vides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. Visit our website safe-sound.org, 24 Hour Text or Call Hot- line: 866-685-1122. Upcoming Events: June 7: SPEAK™ Community Conversations Breakfast, Bridgewater Mar- riott; July 15: Fore Love & Open Ladies’ Golf Clinic, 12 noon, Canoe Brook Country Club, 1108 Morris Tpk, Summit; October: Candlelight Vigil; November 2: Soaring to New Heights Gala, Hamilton Farms. Visit safe-sound.org for ad- ditional information about these events. For information about sponsorship, contact Kristin Cantwell Director of De- velopment at kcantwell@safe-sound.org or 908-359-0003, ext. 201. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Portrait of Monica by Thomas W. Martin, 2018 Best of Show Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale Ready for the Hunt by Anne Stoeber Oil on Canvas, 20" x 30"