The Connections Warren Watchung Edition June July August 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE - AUGUST theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 58 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, Bed- minster, 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: Through June 5 Shayla Marsh: Fragments Maxwell Mustardo: Deform Follows Defunction Andrew Werth: Organic Abstractions Michael Wolf: Crossings June 25-August 28 Annual Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Farmstead Arts is offer- ing online art, photography & guitar classes & hosting online art exhibits. In-person (OUTDOOR) events are being planned (with social distancing). Visit our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for information about upcoming events, class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art, Photography & Guitar Classes held on- line (via Zoom). Virtual Art Exhibits held in our online gallery. Visit our website. We look forward to seeing you online or in-person 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, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednesday - Satur- day, 10-4. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure so- cial distancing. 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 & held the first Monday of each month at 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. Its purpose is to foster cultural under- standing, form social ties within the international com- munity, provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly cof- fee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings currently being held via Zoom. 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: Be a caring home visitor support- ing seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training pro- gram over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm via Zoom, July 7, August 4, September 1, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. Free of charge & 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. 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 Syn- drome 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: Toactivelyparticipate incommunityserviceprojects & 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 TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affiliated with toastmasters In- ternational, a worldwide public speaking & leadership club com- mitted 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 informa- tion 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, casu- al 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 RES- IDENTS offering variety of activities including wine tast- ing, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/ca- nasta/ 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 NOTE: Office is closed to the pub- lic due to COVID-19. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of online events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our online offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more infor- mation, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speak- ing presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held virtually every Wednes- day at noon via Zoom. For sign on information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. The Predictive Self 1 by Andrew Werth Chincoteague Mares by Anne Stoeber, 16”x24,” oil on canvas