The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Feb 2020

theconnectionsnj.com Community Calendar . February - MarCh , PAGE 66 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedmin- ster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908- 234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: REPRESENTING – Artwork of the County College of Morris Fine Art Faculty curated by Keith Smith, through February 29; W. Carl Burger and James Kearns curated by Wes Sherman, through February 29; Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition, March 8-26, Watching Arts Center. Opening Reception: Sunday, March 8, 2-4pm. Visual Evi- dence curated by Jim Pruznick. Artwork by students in “Art for Children with Autism & Other Special Needs” class, March 11-22. Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2-3pm. Som- erset County Youth Art Month Exhibitions, Part 1 Grades K-5: March 11-15. Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, March 15, 2-3pm. Part 2 Grades 6-12: March 17-22. Recep- tion & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, March 22, 2-3pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for informa- tion at 908-963-0365, pskj- palmer@verizon.net, studio7 artgallery.com . FREE parking on site. Upcoming Event: Change of Seasons: Featur- ing Douglas Allen, James Fiorentino and Jim Rodgers. Through February 29. Por- traits of Preservation, Spon- sored by D & R Greenway Land Trust, Touring Exhibition, March 4-April 25, Artist Reception, Friday, March 20, 6-9pm. A special collection of watercolor paintings of pre- served lands. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group. Meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson/St. Barn- abas Health University Hospital, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, in Hamilton Conference Room. We also accept patients with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest speakers several times a year! For more information visit autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meeting: Saturday, February 8. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). 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 email friendsofthesheltersomerset @gmail.com or call: 908-766-9844. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & surrounding communities are invited to join. Meetings held at various locations, first Wednesday of the month, 11am, September thru June. To learn about us, visit our face- book page. For membership info, call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived interna- tionally. 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 ifcnjandny.com. 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 & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Substance Abuse Prevention Parenting Program: A Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s (PDFNJ) 15 Minute Child Break program, Thursday, March 12, 7pm, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Program is free of charge & open to the community. Seating is limited - please contact SSBJCC at 908-725-6994 to register. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal con- nections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org or visit JewishFamilySvc.org to register. *Volunteers Needed: V olunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor or with seniors who are often isolated, lonely and eager for cognitive stimulation or with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other sup- port will receive orientation and training through a 9-hour orientation program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. February 12, March 18, May 13. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, February 5, March 4, April, 1. Free of charge & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship and communica- tion skills 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 & sis- ters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social work- er with experience working with families of special needs children. MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets every Monday & Tuesday, Watchung Library 1- 5:30pm. Open House. Knowledge of game required. Con- tact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more info. NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB OF WATCHUNG HILLS Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. New members always welcome. Inter- est 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) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS 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. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their prob- lem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon at Bernards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit speechmeisters.org THE TOWNE CLUB Woman’s social organization. Annual fundraiser benefits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence & Berkeley Heights. Luncheons & meetings held in September, Octo- ber, December, March & May. New members welcome. For more information contact 908-464-2642 or email: smbittman@gmail.com . Upcoming Luncheon Meetings: February 25, Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley Road, Gillette - entertainment provided by Eric Kessen, accordion player; March 24, Ancona, 645 Valley Road, Gillette – Speaker: New Providence Rescue Squad representative. THE ART S CLUB S AND S ERV ICE S “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online AWAKENING by W. Carl Burger SNOWBOUND IN PHILLIPS MILL Oil on Panel, 24" x 30" by Jim Rodgers GOAT HILL Watercolor, 22" x 30" by James Fiorentino “Linked” Online