The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY – MARCH 2022 theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 46 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, Bedmin- ster, 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 2022 International Juried Exhibition Juror: Erin Jenoa Gilbert Through February 26, 2022 Youth Art Month Exhibition March 7 – 27, 2022 FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering classes with virtual & in-per- son options. Art Exhibitions, Workshops, & Events being planned. Theater returns inside English barn for spring season. Visit website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events! Art Classes - Online (via Zoom) or in-person. Visit web- site 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, studio- 7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednes- day - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: The Wild Bunch, North American and African Wildlife - Douglas Allen Through March 31 Artist Reception: Friday, February 11, 6-9pm WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Rd., 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 www.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 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. Call Terry Thompson at 908- 766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meetings are virtual via zoom& on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. 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 activ- ities 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 pro- grams & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Save the Date for JFS Spring Symposium: May 1, 2022, 7pm. More Details to Follow. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cogni- tive 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, February 2, March 2, April 6, 7-9pm via Zoom. Free of charge & open to the community. 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 & 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. 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 The Mah Jongg Club of Watchung is back. Play has resumed beginning at 1PM every Monday & Tuesday at Watchung Library whenever the library is open. Knowl- edge of play mandatory. Contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for additional information. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affili - ated with toastmasters International, a worldwide public speaking & lead- ership 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 infor- mation 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. In- terest 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 RESI - DENTS 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. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presenta- tion & leadership skills. Meetings held every Wednesday at noon, Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge. For information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. Hiker's Nightmare, Silvertip Grizzly Bear by Douglas Allen 24" x 36", oil