COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 54 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL 908-903-1799 EVENTS THE ARTS 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. Upcoming Exhibit September 30 – December 9, 2022 Northeast Feltmakers Guild Juror: Wes Sherman Misogyny Papers: Victor Davson Curated by Cynthia Hawkins Opening: Friday, September 30, 6-8pm FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Art, Photography & Guitar classes held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events & classes visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Upcoming Events Farmstead Gala Saturday, October 1, 5 – 9pm. Anniversary Celebration with fine food, cocktails, entertainment, and more! Visit website for more information. Theater in the English Barn Leading Ladies – a comedy by Ken Ludwig – presented by Lord Stirling Theater Company: October 21, 22, 28, 29, 7:30pm; October 23, 30, 4pm. Purchase tickets at our website or www.farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com Art Show in the Farm House The Beginning, The Middle, And The End featuring works by Margaret Fanning September 25 – October 30. Opening Reception September 25, 1 – 4pm. 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 October 1 - November 30, 2022 Artists Reception Friday, October 7, 6-9pm CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings held virtually. Visit autoimmunegroup.com for dates & times or email autoimmunegroup@gmail.comings BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meets fourth Tuesday of the month January-May, October, November. Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design, & conservation. Programs open to visitors 11am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome! For more information, attend a meeting or join the 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 the senior center. 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: September 13- NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking - Speaker Patti Pfeifer The physical, psychological, financial effects of human trafficking and how NJCAHT helps prevent it. October 11-Managing Finances After Retirement with author Jessica Weaver November 15 - The Player, Author & Bridgewater-Raritan HS West graduate, Jim Gano will discuss his book & local references. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) Non-profit agency providing FREE housing counseling programs & services to assist households with housing & financial goals. Learn about the process to purchase a home, downpayment & closing cost grants, the State of NJ Very Low/Low/Moderate Income Program, etc. in our virtual workshops. Contact CJHRC at 908-446-0036 to register for upcoming or recorded workshops or if seeking housing help. (www.cjhrc.org). Upcoming Virtual Workshops: 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop: September 21, 29, 5:30-8pm. 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop: November 15,17, 5:30-8pm. Downpayment Assistance Workshop: December 8, 6pm-7:15pm Recorded Virtual Workshops: Senior Workshop with Fraud Expert: April 1 Post Purchase Virtual Webinar (the first 40 Somerset County homeowners can obtain a FREE Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Detector after viewing the webinar and completing paperwork): May 26 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 email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. Upcoming Events: Author Luncheon at Natirar, Wednesday, October 12. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online 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 Last Light, Tucson by Gary Godbee, oil on linen, 16”x20” SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2022
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