COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL - MAY 2022 theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 70 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, contact Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits April 22-June 4, 2022 Lily Colman: The Knots on the Underside of the Carpet Jennifer Croson: New Encounters, Resetting The Stage Debra Samdperil: Layered Conversations Theda Sandiford: Joyful Resistance FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering classes with virtual & in-person options. Art Exhibitions, Workshops, & Events being planned. Theater returns inside English barn for spring season. Visit farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events! Art Classes - Online (via Zoom) or in-person. Visit website for class descriptions & registration. Art Exhibits - In our gallery - visit website. We look forward to seeing you virtually & in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). 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. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: Contemporary Art Glass & Paperweights Through April 30, 2022 Artist Reception April 8, Friday, 6-9pm Contemporary Blown Glass, Vintage Glass Collectables, Murano Glass Jewelry & Paperweights. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung, NJ 07069. 908-753-0190. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12-5pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm. Volunteer/non-profi t organization. Offers art exhibitions, live music performances, comedy & improv, classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. For more information, visit WatchungArts.org. CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP NOTE: Due to Coronavirus, face-to-face meetings at hospital are currently suspended. If interested, please email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com to be put on the list to receive more information as it becomes available. Check website for more info or email Nancy at autoimmunegroup@gmail.com 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 about the group &/or to join a meeting email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual via zoom & on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at various locations,11am-1pm. This year is our 65th anniversary & we would love to have you join us! Members are from Watchung & nearby communities. All are welcome! For information please call (908) 754-5766 or leave your request on our Face Book page. We are 65 and still growing! 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 Upcoming Events: JFS Spring Symposium: Backstage Pass to Woodstock: The music festival that changed the soul of the nation, May 1, 7pm. JFS Annual Meeting, June 1, 7pm. More details to follow. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, May 4, July 6, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. 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 Due to the high caseload of Covid-19, the club took a pause in play. We hope to resume play soon when all feel safe & secure. For information or an update on the Club contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com MOMS CLUB OF LONG HILL Club dedicated to supporting mothers living in Long Hill. Fun events like playgroups, mom's night out, book club, holiday parties, children's events & so much more. Meetings are free & open to the public the 3rd Wednesday of the month, but currently outside due to Covid. Please email longhillmoms@gmail.com for more information. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affiliated with Toastmasters International, a worldwide public speaking & leadership club committed to improving the speaking & leadership skills of its members. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 6-7pm. NOTE: Virtual meetings until further notice. 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 social 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 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. Cousins by Jennifer Croson Wait by Miles Rensselaer Bronze & Blown Glass
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