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: 2024 International Juried Exhibition Juror: Hunter O’Hanian January 19 – March 17, 2024 “The Work Party: Cricket and Egg Scale in Yellow, II” Oil on Wood Panel, by David Orban FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Art, Photography, and Guitar classes are held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Art Exhibitions January 7 – February 25: NJ Highlands Coalition Featuring artworks of Nature in a variety of mediums Potters’ Guild of NJ Show & Sale Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5; 11am – 5pm Inside the Farmhouse at 2pm Sunday, March 17 – Traditional Irish Music Featuring Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich and Kim Fleming WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung, NJ 07069. 908-753-0190. Walk-In Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 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 Wed. of the month at various locations, 11-1. We would love to have you join us! To see what we do, visit our Face Bookpage. Our members are from Watchung and nearby communities. All are welcome! For information please call (908)754-5766 or leave your request on our Face Book page. We are 66 and still growing! 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. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE Founded in 2013, inspired by a growing national trend in women’s collective giving. The collective giving model enables us to combine the donations of many women to award meaningful grants to local nonprofits. Members represent a mosaic of backgrounds, occupations, experiences, priorities, & interests. Together, we prove that the power of one woman multiplied by many equals an impact that can change lives. Info or to join-contact Celeste at atscc1995@gmail.com. Meet & Mingles: Thurs. Jan. 18, Feeding Hands, 186 Rte. 206, Hillsborough, 11:30am-1:30pm. Join us for lunch to learn about Impact100 Garden State, including a tour of the facility. Wed., Jan. 24, 6:30-8:30pm, at a member’s home in Scotch Plains (RSVP-Rsvp@impact100gardenstate.org). Upcoming Social Events: SUCCESS, SEXISM AND MONEY: A conversation with the author of “Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs.” Via Zoom. Fri., Jan. 26th, 12-1pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the US & 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 Sept– June with presenters & a wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies & more. More info at fcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. 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, or who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support. Will receive training. 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 incl & ongoing CEU training. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: For active job seekers focusing on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free & open to the community. 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 LCSW w/experience working w/these families. 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. For additional information, contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com. MOMS CLUB OF LONG HILL Open to all mothers who live in Long Hill. We meet 3rd Wed. of the month at First Presbyterian Church, Stirling, 10-11am. Very active group with many monthly events. Email: longhillmoms@gmail.com for more info or to join. 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. 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 Kathleen O’Donnell at: kod797@gmail.com for more information. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS Non-profit, social organization open to new & long-time residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernards, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women & men, singles & couples are welcome. We invite you to join us, make new friends & participate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickle ball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/canasta/mah jongg & much more. You can find out more about us at NNSHClub.org and www.facebook.com/Newcomers.and. Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. If you would like more information about our warm, welcoming club & activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com 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 RETIRED REGISTERED NURSES GROUP A social & informative monthly meeting of retired Registered Nurses who live in the area. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12PM. For more information email scroteau1@optonline.net RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 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 combine the donations of many women to award meaning “Linked” Online “Linked” Online based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are com 2024 theconnectionsnj.com
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