COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE – JULY - AUGUST 2022 theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 62 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 Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibit June 17 – August 27, 2022 Opening: June 17, 6-8pm Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale Judge: M’Kina Tapscott, Executive Director, Artworks, Trenton’s Visual Arts Center FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Theater in the English Barn - “Cobb” by Lee Blessing– presented by Lord Stirling Theater Company June 17, 18, 24, 25, 7:30pm, June 19, 26, 4pm. To purchase tickets, visit our website or farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com Art, Photography, and Guitar Classes – Held through the year. Visit our website for class descriptions & to register. Summer classes will be held in July & August. Art Show in the Farm House - Garden State Watercolor Society’s Small Works Exhibit: June 12 – July 17; Reception July 17, 2 - 4pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: Sojourning through the Seasons, Jim Rodgers Through June 30, 2022 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 WatchungArts.org CLUBS & SERVICES 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 via zoom & on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. 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!! 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 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: 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, July 6, August 3, Sept 7, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. 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 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 Mondays, 1pm. For information about the club, contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com 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 of 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 Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. Newmembers 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 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. June 15-July 31 -1 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 SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & 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. SUMMIT OLD GUARD Group of nearly three hundred retired men who live locally, presents programs every Tuesday (since 1930) 10-11:30 am. Programs cover a wide range of interest & are presented by experts in their representative fields. Usually meet in New Providence Municipal Building but currently, and until further notice, meeting are virtual. For more information about the group, its members & current programs visit www. summitoldguard.org WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM 197 Mountain Ave., Warren A 501(c)(3) organization consisting of Community Garden, Giving GarCherry Blossoms by Jim Rodgers, 12" x 16", oil on panel
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