The Connections Warren Watchung Edition April/May 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL MAY theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 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, con- tact Elie Porter Trubert, Exec- utive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: April 9 - June 5 Maxwell Mustardo: Deform Follows Defunction Shayla Marsh: Fragments Andrew Werth: Organic Abstractions Michael Wolf: Crossings Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, 6pm via Zoom FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to enjoy in-person events & classes, Farmstead Arts Center is offer- ing online art, photography & guitar classes & online art exhibits. In-person (outdoor) events are being planned (with social distancing). Visit our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art Photography & Guitar Classes held online (via Zoom). Virtual Art Exhibits held in our online gallery. Visit our website. We look forward to seeing you on line or in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) in the future. For more information email us at admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908-636-7576. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-963-0365. studio7artgallery.com. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Hours: Wednesday - Satur- day, 10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure Social Distancing. Upcoming Exhibit: Through the Eyes of James Fiorentino Reception: Saturday, April 10, 1-4pm. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. Art Center hours: Tuesday - Friday, 12-5pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm. Volunteer/non-profit organization. Offers art exhibitions, live music performances, comedy & improv, & classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. For more information, visit WatchungArts.org CLUBS & SERVICES THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serv- ing those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emer- gency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to ben- efit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual & held the first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & sur- rounding communities are invited to join. NOTE: Meetings suspended due to COVID. To learn about us, visit our facebook page. For membership info call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national wom- en currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings currently being held via Zoom. 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 regis- ter for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Volunteer Appreciation Program: Monday, April 12, 7pm via Zoom. Spring Symposium: Sunday, April 25, 7pm via Zoom Take a Virtual Trip with JFS… Upstate to the Catskills. More information to follow on our website www.JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 2, 7pm via Zoom. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor support- ing seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training pro- gram over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm via Zoom, April 7, May 5, July 7. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exer- cises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Atten- dance limited. For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. LunchBunch: Parenting during the Pandemic: A Support Group for Parents. Meets every other Wednesday, 1pm via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org . Pop-In: Teen Hangout. Group meets every other Wednesday, 4-4:45 via Zoom. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org . Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service projects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville & Warren.Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. http://njsfwc.org/ MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG NOTE: Meetings suspended due to COVID 19. Please contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more info. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization af- filiated with toastmasters Interna- tional, a worldwide public speaking & leadership club committed to im- proving the speaking & leadership skills of its members. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thurs- day of each month, 6-7pm. NOTE: Virtual meetings until futher notice. New Providence Memorial Library (Coddington Activity Room) 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. For log on information visit: officers-3260@toastmastersclubs.org . For club information contact: president-3260@toastmastersclubs.org NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS OF WATCHUNG HILLS Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. New members always welcome. Interest groups meet monthly for Bunco, book club, casual dining, knitting & crocheting & for so- cial events like wine tasting, Soup & Chili Night & a Spring Social. For more info, email Shelley Molnar at molnarnj@gmail.com. Look them up on MeetUp. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ canasta/ Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills NJ. Orange Mobius by Maxwell Mustardo Abbott Marshlands by James Fiorentino, 16" x 20", watercolor PAGE 66