The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

Community Calendar . SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER , PAGE 62 theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR“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 information, 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 Exhibits: Four Women from Trenton curated by Mel Leipzig, Priscilla Snow Algava, Terri McNichol, Marge Miccio and Liz Roszel-Aubrey Bascha Mon: New Land curated by Wes Sherman. Amy Faris: Memory and the Explorer installation curated by Wes Sherman , September 13-October 26: Opening reception for all three exhibitions: Saturday, September 14, 3-5pm. International Juried Ceramics Exhibition November 8-December 21: Juror, Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips & Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at Everson Museum of Art. Opening reception: Friday, November 8, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908- 963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, studio7art- gallery.com . Upcoming Event: Jim Rodgers Oil Paintings: September 4 - Oc- tober 26, 2019; Artist Reception: Friday, Sep- tember 6, 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 Confer- ence Room. We also accept patients with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest speakers several times a year! For more information visit autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meetings: Sep- tember 14. 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 ar- ranging, landscape design & conservation. Programs open to visi- tors at 10:30am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome. Contact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 for more in- formation & 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 information, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926 or Marguerite at 908-526-5094. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater. Free programs available to resi- dents 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, bridge, billiards, 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 perform at local venues such as assisted living centers. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071, Bridgewater, 08807. Service or- ganization connecting with community through social & philanthropic endeavors. Meets second Tuesday of each month, 10am, Green Knoll Fire House, corner of Foothill Road & North Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Refreshments served 9:30am, followed by business meeting 10am & program or guest speaker 11am. Guests always welcome. For information about our activities or member- ship, call Pat at 908-722-0526. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Ave in Raritan. 908-446-0036. cjhrc.org. Provides low & moderate-income individuals & families with free housing informa- tion & group education programs. Housing counselors available to assist clients (FREE OF CHARGE) Monday - Friday during normal business hours. For information & to register for programs call 908- 446-0037, #3 or visit cjhrc.org & click on group programs. All pro- grams are FREE. Upcoming Events: First Time Homebuyer Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Saturday, Sep- tember 14, 11am-3pm, Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset. SPACE LIMITED - REGISTER EARLY! Helpful Tips for Existing Homeowners: Wednesday, October 2, 5:30-8:30pm, CJHRC Offices, Raritan. Financial Literacy Program: Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 - 8:30pm, 600 1st Avenue, Raritan. Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Tuesday, November 12, 5:30-9:30pm, Peapack Gladstone Bank of- fice building (not the bank which is nearby), 500 Hills Drive, Bed- minster. 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’ Autumn Fund-Raising Luncheon: Wednesday, October 23, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, featuring Alyson Richman, author of the current best-seller, The Secret of Clouds. For more information about this event, call 908-766-9844 or email info@friendsoftheshelter somerset.org. Make reservations & pre- order The Secret of Clouds at http://bidpal.net/2019authorluncheon. HOMESHARING Social service non-profit organization-mission is to prevent homelessness through shared affordable housing in 3 counties - Hunterdon, Middlesex & Somerset. Also as- sists clients in locating and using support services such as food bank & low-cost medical care. Free of charge. For more information visit www.homesharing.org , email homesharing @verizon.net or call 908-526-HOME(4663). INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Its pur- pose is to foster cultural understand- ing, form social ties within the international community, & provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit ifcnjandny.org. 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@Jew- ishFamilySvc.org orjewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@Jewish FamilySvc.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, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 18. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, September 4, Novem- ber 6, December 4, 7-9pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Devel- opmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of chil- dren with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. NOTE: SAVE the DATE! 3rd Annual Soup for the Soul , November 17, 5pm LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tu- tors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset county. Current program offerings: One-to-One & Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided 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 RESIDENTS of- fering 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. Mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, & advance world understanding, 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 op- tion 4 or residents 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, Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Pri- vate, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somer- set County. Provides emergency shel- ter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. Visit our website safe-sound.org , 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Convocation - The First Meeting by Bascha Mon Sundown Sonata by Jim Rodgers Oil, 40" x 30" “Linked” Online