The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 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 September 30–December 8, 2023 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. Art Exhibitions September 24 – October 22: Farmstead Members’ Fall Art Exhibition Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show Fundraiser Oct. 1st - High Fashion, High Art, High Tea @ 2pm Weekend Journey Through the Past Oct. 7th . 10am – 5pm Oct. 8th . Noon – 4pm Theater inside the English barn A Murder Is Announced – Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28 @ 7:30pm A Murder Is Announced – Oct. 22 & 29 @ 2pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com Hours: Wed-Sat,10-4 CURRENT EXHIBIT: September 1, 2023 Studio 7 Group Show BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. A service & civic organization meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month starting October 2023May 2024 at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 1600 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conservation. Programs open to visitors 11:00 AM following the monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! If you would like to attend a meeting or join our club email: bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com. See our website: www.bridgewatergardenclub.org Facebook.com/BridgewaterGardenClubofNJ THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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, 08807 Service organization, meets second Tues. 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. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) Housing has become extremely difficult to attain in our area of NJ & unfortunately is usually a long process. Being prepared is one of the best ways to start the process. How? Contact Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC), a non-profit in Somerville NJ & a HUD certified agency. We provide FREE housing counseling programs & services to assist households with housing & financial goals. To register for any upcoming FREE virtual webinars, go to www.cjhrc.org & hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab. Those who complete programs can make arrangements to get a FREE tri-merge credit report with scores (will not impact your credit scores). Register these Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Sept 11 & 13, 5:30pm-8:00pm: 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop (must attend both nights to get a certificate) Oct 18, 6:00pm-7:15pm: Virtual Financial Literacy Webinar Nov 14 & 16, 5:30pm-8:00pm: 2-day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop (must attend both nights to get a certificate) Dec 12, 6:00pm-7:15pm Down Payment Resources For other CJHRC services or questions, call 908-446-0036.or visit our website at www.cjhrc.org to view resources. CJHRC posts important housing announcements, resources and information weekly to social media accounts. To see posts like us on Facebook (Central Jersey Housing Resource Center) or follow us on Instagram (cjhrc_housing) 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. 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. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: A 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 Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com SEPT • OCT • NOV 2023 Little Juniata Evening by Jim Rodgers Oil on panel, 24” x 30”

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