The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Current Exhibit Now – December 9, 2022 Beneath The Surface Northeast Feltmakers Guild Juried Exhibition Juror: Wes Sherman & Patricia Spark Misogyny Papers: Victor Davson Curated by Cynthia Hawkins, Ph.D. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Art, Photography, and Guitar classes are held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Art Show in the Farm House “Expressions: A Survey of Work by the Arts Access Program” Art exhibit featuring beautiful works by artists from the Arts Access Program at Matheny. Now – December 18 Holiday Boutique Annual arts and crafts sale Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20 12 – 5 Featuring handcrafted bags, jewelry, pottery, and more. Just in time for the holidays! STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com Hours: Wednesday-Saturday,10-4 UPCOMING EXHIBIT: Travelogue Oil paintings by Gary Godbee Through November 30, 2022 AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings held virtually. Visit autoimmunegroup.com for dates & times or email autoimmunegroup@gmail.com BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meets fourth Tuesday of the month January-May, October, November. Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2022 - JANUARY 2023 THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design, & conservation. Open to visitors 11am following monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! If you would like to attend a meeting or join our club, email: bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com visit us at bridgewatergardenclub.org or Facebook.com/BridgewaterGardenClubofNJ BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-725-8020. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm for in-person activities. Some virtual activities & programs are still being offered via Zoom. Participants must be Bridgewater senior residents 55 & above. Questions? Contact Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov or call us. BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071, Bridgewater, 08807 Service organization, meets second Tuesday of the month: Social 9:30am, Business 10 am, Program 11am at People Care Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Want to join? Call Kathy at 908-725-1593. Upcoming Programs: December 13- Celebrate the Holiday – Entertainment by ‘The Pettets’. They have distinguished careers that brought them to Broadway, Movies and Television. January 10-The Seeing Eye-Speaker Donald McGowan will talk and show you how the selection, evaluation and training process for puppies who become Seeing Eye dogs. February 14- History of Inventing NJ, Historian Linda Barth will speak on the history of inventions in New Jersey. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) Non-profit agency providing FREE housing counseling programs & services to assist households with housing & financial goals. We sometimes have grant funds. CJHRC has a wide range of FREE services. Contact a Counselor at 908-446-0036 to register for upcoming workshops or if seeking housing options or at www.cjhrc.org Upcoming Virtual Workshops: 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop: November 15,17, 5:30-8pm. Down Payment Assistance Workshop: December 8, 6pm-7:15pm Recorded Virtual Workshops: Home Safety Webinar : Sept. 2022; Important Legal Documents to Have Prepared : Oct. 2022; Affordable Housing Overview : Nov. 2022. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A 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 information and/or to join a meeting call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 or email friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com NOTE: Virtual meetings 1st Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes formation of social ties within the international community, provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held September – June with presenters & wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. 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 register for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Volunteers Needed: 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 hr orientation & training program over 3 evenings. 6th Annual Soup for the Soul Community Event : Sunday, Nov 20, 5 PM Bridgewater, NJ. As the cost of living continues to rise and families and individuals face growing challenges, we are seeing an increased need for mental health services, Holocaust Survivor and senior services, case management, food initiatives, career counseling, programs for neurodivergent participants, and much more. Join us for an evening learning about food insecurity in our community, and how JFS is working to address it. Register now at www.jewishfamilysvc.org/soup Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivor. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, December 12, 7-9pm via ZOOM. Free of charge and open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, for teens on the Autism spectrum. Last Light, Tucson by Gary Godbee oil on linen, 16” x20” “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 46

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