The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Nov 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER - JANUARY THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedmin- ster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: Here and Now , On view through De- cember 11, Curated by John Yau & Wes Sherman. Exhibit celebrates present-day artists shaping contemporary visual arts now & hoping to influ- ence future generations. 2021 International Juried Exhibition: January 15 – Febru- ary 27 2021. Awards Ceremony & Opening Reception: Friday January 15, 6pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to re- open, Farmstead Arts Center will be offering online art classes & exhibits. Outdoor events are being planned (with social distancing). Check www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date class infor- mation & to register. Virtual Art Classes will be held via Zoom through the end of the year. Virtual Art Exhibits will be held on our website www.farmsteadartscenter.org . We look forward to seeing you 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, 908-963-0365. studio7artgallery.com. NOTE: November - December 2020-Studio 7 is open. Hours: Wednesday- Saturday,10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appointment to insure Social Distancing. Upcoming Exhibit: In the American Tradition , Oil paintings by Jim Rodgers. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. Art Center hours: Tues- day-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 THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serv- ing those affected by domestic abuse. (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-684-1122) Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset , a United Way agen- cy. New members welcome. For more information email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtu- al & held the first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & sur- rounding communities are invited to join. Meetings held at various loca- tions, first Wednesday of the month, 11am, September through June. To learn about us, visit our facebook page. For member- ship info, call 908-754-5766. 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 coffee 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. 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 Upcoming Programs: Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolat- ed, 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, 7-9pm via Zoom, December 2, January 6, February 3. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly Zoom meet- ing & phone calls. Attendance limited. For more infor- mation or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meets on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship & communica- tion 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 & sis- ters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a spe- cial needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service pro- jects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meet- ings 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 GROUP Meets every Monday & Tuesday, Watchung Library 1- 5:30pm. Open House. Knowledge of game required. Con- tact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more info. MURRAY HILL SPEAKERS CLUB Community-based organization af- filiated with Toastmasters Interna- tional, a worldwide public speaking & leadership club committed to im- proving the speaking & leadership skills of its members. Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 6-7pm. NOTE: Virtual Meetings Un- til Further Notice. New Providence Memorial Library (Coddington Activity Room) 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. For log on information visit: officers-3260@toastmastersclubs.org . For club informa- tion 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, 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 RES- IDENTS offering a 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. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY NOTE: Office is closed to the public due to COVID-19. Rutgers Master Gardeners are no longer accepting plant, insect, or soil sam- ples. They are open for questions by email at: rcemastergardener@ co.somerset.nj.us. Please keep all submitted file sizes below 2 MB. For more informa- tion, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden. THE ARTS Human Zoo by Phillip McConnell Late Autumn, Ravine Lake by Jim Rodgers, oil on panel, 24” x 30”, $6,200 PAGE 58