The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb-March 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY – MARCH theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 50 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 Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: 2021 International Juried Exhibition (virtual): January 15 – February 27. Virtual OpeningReception: Friday January 22, 6pm via Zoom Youth Art Month Exhibition: March 15-31 Digital display. Opening reception & awards ceremony: Date TBD via Zoom. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to reopen, Farmstead Arts Center will be offering online art classes & exhibits. Virtual & outdoor events are being planned (with social distancing). Virtual Art Classes via Zoom. Check www.farmsteadartscenter.org for class descrip- tions & to register. Virtual Art Exhibits held in our online gallery on our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org . We look forward to seeing you 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, 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: Show Continues: In the American Tradition, Oil paintings by Jim Rodgers. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. 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 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 benefit 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 & surrounding communities are invited to join. Meetings held at various locations, first Wednes - day of the month,11am, Sep- tember through June. To learn about us, visit our facebook page. For membership info, call 908-754-5766. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES) “Linked” Online 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: 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, 7-9pm via Zoom, February 3, March 3. FREE & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduc- tion exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Attendance limited. For more informa- tion or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Lunch Bunch: 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 ser- vice 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/ MURRAY HILL SPEAKERS CLUB Community-based organiza - tion affiliated with toastmas - ters 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. 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 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 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. A Walk in the Woods by Diana Gubbay Late Autumn, Ravine Lake by Jim Rodgers, oil on panel, 24 x 30, $6,200