The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition June/July/August 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 Members’ Juried Exhibition June 16 – September 15, 2023 Opening: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Juror: Jessica Melillo “Painted Desert” by Dan Dolce, Honorable Mention in 2021 Members’ Juried Exhibition 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 May 7 - June 4: Members’ Exhibition “Fantasies & Fairytales” June 11 - July 23: Garden State Watercolor Society “Small but Mighty” Concerts at the Farmstead Sunday, June 25 – Guitarist, Fabio Mittino, at 2pm Sunday, July 2 – Brass quintet, BrassWorks, at 3pm Theater inside the English barn Blithe Spirit – June 2, 3, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm Blithe Spirit – June 4 and 11 @ 4pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com Hours: Wed-Sat,10-4 CURRENT EXHIBIT: An Elite View Watercolor Paintings by James Fiorentino May 5 through June 30, 2023 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 Book page. Our members are from Watchung and NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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. 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 fcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 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: Jewish Family Service hosts a free monthly Job Seekers Success Group (JSSG). It focuses not only on the dynamics of a job search but on the emotional aspect of losing a job or changing careers on the individual and their family. The group is offered free of charge, open to the entire community. Space is limited, however, so we prefer that you sign up. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 x108 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Meetings generally first Wednesday of every month. There are some exceptions, see website for updated information. 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. 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 or 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 Kathleen O’Donnell at: kod797@gmail.com for more information. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/Mah-jongg & 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 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 “Linked” Online Derek Jeter Elite autographed watercolor, 30” x 22” “Linked” Online

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