The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Nov. 2023-Jan. 2024

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 Kendra – A Celebration of Work by Contemporary Indo-American Artists Curated by Shourabh Mukherji Counterpoint: Artists from Matheny Arts Access “The Eternal Dance” by Shourabh Mukherji (pictured) 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 or email: admin@farmsteadarts.org. Holiday Boutique Annual arts and crafts sale Sunday, November 19th 12 noon – 5pm. Featuring handcrafted bags, jewelry, pottery, and more. Just in time for the holidays! BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization will be meeting 4th Wed. of the month starting Oct. 2023 through May 2024 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conservation. Open to visitors 11am following the monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! To attend a meeting or join, email : bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com. Visit bridgewatergardenclub.org or Facebook : BridgewaterGardenClubofNJ BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-725-8020. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-2:30pm An active social club that helps meet the physical, mental, and social needs of Bridgewater residents 55 & above. Both in-person & virtual programs are offered. Questions? Contact Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov or call us! BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Service organization, meets second THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 Tues. of the month: Social 9:30am, Business 10am, Program 11am at People Care Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Want to join? Call Kathy 908-725-1593. Events : Tues., Dec. 12 - Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School Director & Instructor of Dance, Mary Lynn McAnally & her students, perform their Christmas Tap Dance & more. Tues., Jan. 9 - Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Naturalist Rich Hoffman presents Maple Sugaring in winter & will help participants discover secrets inside a maple tree. Learn about the history of maple sugaring beginning with Native Americans, as well as the techniques used to make this tasty treat. We will also have a variety of Maple syrup tasting, possibly with pancakes. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) CJHRC, a non-profit agency providing FREE housing counseling programs & services to assist households with housing & financial goals. Consider attending Down Payment Resources webinar & the first 2-day virtual homebuyer webinar of 2024 to learn the process to purchase a home. Our Financial Literacy virtual webinar can assist in working towards being more financially stable. Our website provides more detailed information. Go to www.cjhrc.org & hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab & follow prompts. Contact CJHRC 908-446-0036 with questions. If these dates don’t work in your schedule, other options available at no cost to you. Like us on Facebook (Central Jersey HousingResource Center) or follow us on Instagram (cjhrc_housing). Virtual Workshops Dec. 12, 6-7:15pm: Down Payment Resources Jan. 17, 6-7:15pm: I Want to Rent An Affordable Unit-How Do I Begin? Jan. 23 & Jan. 25, 5:30-8:00 pm: 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop (must attend both nights to get a certificate) Feb. 28, 5:30-8:00 pm: Financial Literacy Webinar 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. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER 100 Commons Way Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 908-725-0308 www.fosras.com Spirit Mediumship Gallery with Rich Braconi Sat., Nov. 18, 6-8PM at Manville Fire Company #3. During this two hour event, self-taught Int’l Spirit Medium & Medical Intuitive Rich Braconi will connect with family, loved ones & friends who have passed from your life. Spirits will share details about themselves, their death, meaningful people to them, past moments within their life & often true insight of future events. Rich’s unique abilities also allow him to relay deep spiritual messages of personal guidance & love that are often very meaningful to your life. For more info, visit : www.fosras.regfox.com/spirit-mediumship-gallery-with-rich-rich-braconi 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 & more. For more info visit 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: Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor, with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation, with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support. Will receive orientation & training through a 9-hour program over 3 evenings. Therapists Needed: We are seeking LSW/LCSW 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 and issues affecting a job search. free of charge and open to the community. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 from 7-9pm, via ZOOM. “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com NOV • DEC 2023 - 2024

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