The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2023

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. Current Exhibit 2023 International Juried Exhibition Juror: Esteban del Valle January 20 – March 3, 2023 “The Situation,” Oil and Acrylic on Wooden Panel, by Kristen Letts Kovak FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Art, Photography & Guitar classes held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events & classes visit: www.farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Art Show in the Farm House “Advocates of Natural Beauty : The Highlands’ Invitational Art Exhibit at The Farmstead” Art exhibit featuring beautiful works by artists from the NJ Highlands Coalition. January 8 – February 26 Closing Reception: Sunday, February 26. Potters’ Guild of New Jersey Annual pottery show & sale Saturday, April 29; Sunday, April 30; 11am – 5pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com Hours: Wed-Sat,10-4 UPCOMING EXHIBIT: Upbringing: Nourishing the Internal Expanse : Paintings by Andrea Gianchiglia March 3 - April 21, 2023 Artist Reception March 3, 6-9pm. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung, NJ 07069. 908-753-0190. Walk-In Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 12-2pm, Saturday, 11am-1pm. Volunteer/non-profit arts organization. Offers art exhibitions, live music perfomances, children’s classes in drawing & painting, yoga. For more information, visit WatchungArts.org. 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!!! COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY - MARCH 2023 THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 and/or to join a meeting email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) 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 & a 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 Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor, with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation, with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support. Will receive orientation & training through a 9-hour program over 3 evenings. Therapists Needed: We are seeking LSW/LCSW therapists. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. Wed, Feb 1, Mar 1, May 3 at 7-9 pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship & communication 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 & sisters of children with special needs. Meet other siblings who have similar experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. The group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. JAZZ CLUB : Save The Date! Thurs, May 4, 7pm; An Evening Supporting JFS; Celebrating our services across the lifespan with an evening of music. 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 Now meets in the BiCentennial Room of the Watchung Library every Mon AND Thurs at 1. Knowledge of the game is mandatory. Contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for additional info. 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 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 Women’s Social Club for those living in Warren, Watchung, Green Brook & surrounding towns. We have something for everyone: Interest groups such as Book Club, Out & About Adventures, Lunch Out, Walking & Gaming Groups, Stitchery, Movie Nights (days too) & so much more. Special events include Wine Tasting, Soup & Chili Night & Spring Socials & Pop Up events abound! Visit us on Meetup (Neighbors & Newcomers Club of Watchung Hills) or contact Shelley Molnar at molnarnj@gmail.com for more information. 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. NOT IN THE FACE KICKBALL LEAGUE Recreational kickball league for women over 40. One day per week, 6-8pm, Martinsville, NJ. For more information email: NITFKickball@gmail.com 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 “Linked” Online Keep on Mooovin, oil, 36” x 48” PAGE 50

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