THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ Art & ceramics classes are available year-round for all ages! Registration for our summer art camp is now open, for children ages 5-15. Register your child for 1 week or more from June 22 - September 4. To enroll in classes, call 908-234-2345, ext 101, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Our gallery is open 7 days a week to the public, besides holiday hours or closures which are listed on our website. Current Exhibits: April 17 – June 7, 2026 Three solo exhibitions featuring the work of Jennifer Hecker, Oxana Kovalchuk, Wen Redmond. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. Art and Screenwriting classes are held throughout the year. Visit our website, www.farmsteadarts.org, for class descriptions & to register. Summer classes will be held in July & August. Art Exhibitions June 7-July 19: Garden State Watercolor Society Small but Mighty July 26-Sept. 6: New Jersey Highlands Art Entre’ Exhibit FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ Nestled in a Somerset County park, we invite you to join our nonprofit community in exploring the transformative arts of papermaking & printmaking. Connect, create & grow together in a thriving, inclusive environment. We offer a variety of workshops, events, studio rentals & membership options. Our visual arts facility features a gallery, printmaking studio & darkroom & a papermaking studio. Every Sun., we host a free Veterans Workshop, inviting military veterans to deconstruct uniforms, create prints & share their stories. The last Sun. each month is open to all! Sign up for our newsletter & learn more at: www.frontlinearts.org. FB/Instagram: @frontlineartsstudio | 908-725-2110 TEXIER HOUSE AND MUSEUM We are located in the center of the Watchung Circle. Open houses held most 1st & 3rd Sundays, 2-4pm with add’l openings for special holidays & events. There are 5 rooms full of historical artifacts, for touring independently or listening to stories & Watchung history from docents. For more information, visit WatchungHistory.org for photos of Texier House items, memories of long-time residents & a vast collection of Watchung history gathered from the Internet. BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meeting 4th Wed. of the month, Jan. 2026-May 2026 at Sanctuary + Seed, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville, NJ. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conservation. Open to visitors at 11am following the monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! To attend a meeting or join, email us at: bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com. See our website: www.bridgewatergardenclub.org. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 908-725-8020 Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-2:30pm. An active social club for Bridgewater residents 55 & above. Physical fitness, educational, and recreational programs offered for free to promote healthy, active living. New members welcome. Questions? Contact Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071 Bridgewater, NJ A non-denominational, non-sectarian, non-profit service organization that supports local, state, national & international charities. Proud member of the GFWC & the NJSFWC. We welcome new members & seek your ideas, talents, enthusiasm & time you have to offer. If interested, visit: bridgewaterwomansclub.org or Facebook page. Regular meetings start at 9:30am at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, w/refreshments & business meeting at 11am. Next meeting dates: June 9 (see web for details). CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) a HUD certified housing counseling agency offering the FREE counseling program: Homeownership; Rental Counseling; Financial Literacy; Foreclosure Prevention; and Homelessness Resources. Scan QR Code to start. • Call at 908-446-0036 • Visit our website at www.cjhrc.org for information and resources. • Email 2cjhrc@gmail.com • Stay Informed! Follow us on Facebook (Central Jersey Housing Resource Center) and Instagram (cjhrc_housing) for housing updates, resources, and announcements. Register for Upcoming Webinars: On our website, click on the “Upcoming Webinars & Events” title. Choose a CJHRC Webinar and register from the link on the flyer. June 2 & June 4, 5:30-8:15pm 2-day Homebuyer Webinar CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Learn the steps involved in the homebuying process. June 29, 6:00-7:15pm I Want to Purchase An Affordable UnitHow Do I Begin? Understand the steps to purchase a home through the State’s Affordable Housing Program. July 15, 6:00-7:15pm I Want to Rent An Affordable Unit-How Do I Begin? Understand the steps to rent a home through the State’s Affordable Housing Program. September 16 &18, 5:30-8:15pm 2-day Homebuyer Webinar CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Learn the steps involved in the homebuying process. COURTHOUSE QUILTERS GUILD The Courthouse Quilters Guild meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Building #1, Flemington. Business meetings are 6:30-8:30pm, but we have special workshops before the meeting. Visit our website for more information www.courthousequilters.org/home.html. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+- Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER 100 Commons Way Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 908-725-0308 www.fosras.com HOME OF SOMERSET COUNTY 98 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 908-704-1920 Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain independence. Offering emergency shelter, case management, financial counseling, food security & basic needs assistance to families in need of housing stabilization. HOME provides a community-based in house approach to helping neighbors through a network of interfaith congregations & community partnerships. We welcome new houses of worship & volunteers to join our network in providing the most basic needs to households who are struggling in Somerset County. 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. For info or to join-contact Celeste atscc1995@gmail.com. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign-born women currently residing in the US & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes social ties within an international community, and 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 available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mahjong, Bridge & more. More info at 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 (unless otherwise noted) Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in helping community members in need, contact the JFS Volunteer Dept. to learn how to get involved. Whether being matched with a homebound older adult or family seeking support from a caring, consistent visitor, grocery shopping for older adults & people with disabilities or sharing a skill through pro-bono work, there are many ways to help. To learn more call 908-725-7799 or email volunteer@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed: Seeking LCSW/LPC therapists. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. More info-call x108. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Mondays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for neurodivergent teens. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Social Club: for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges. Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. 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 licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Did you know? JFS Accepts Car Donations! Call 877-JFS4-CAR (877-537-4227) or email donorsupport@careasy.org to learn how you can maximize this tax-deductible donation & make a lasting impact on the organization through this quick & seamless process. Learn more at www.jewishfamilysvc.org. “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR June • July • August 2026 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online
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