The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2022 theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 66 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 Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Di- rector at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: Chroma Terra An exhibition of contemporary ceramics Curated by John Reinking Through December 11, 2021 Exhibiting artists: Chris Alvesh- ere, Sloane Angell, Lauren Skelly Bailey, Wesley T. Brown, Kyle Johns, Lauren Mabry, John Oles, Peter Pincus, Scott Ross, Rebecca Zweibel Members’ Juried Exhibition Juror: Mary Birmingham, Curator Visual Arts Center of New Jersey through December 11, 2021 2022 International Juried Exhibition January 14 – February 26, 2022 FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering classes with virtual & in-person options. Art Exhibitions, Workshops, & Events being planned. Theater returns inside English barn for spring season. Visit website www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events! Art Classes - Online (via Zoom) or in-person. Visit website for class descriptions & registration. Art Exhibits - In our gallery - visit website. We look forward to seeing you virtually & in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920). 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 - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: Baseball in Black & White: Extra Innings Watercolor paintings by James Fiorentino November 17-December 31, 2021 Reception dates: Friday, November 19 & December 10, 6-9pm. 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 www.WatchungArts.org. CLUBS & SERVICES THE 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 & 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 The residents of Watchung & sur- rounding communities are invited to join. NOTE: Meetings suspended due to COVID. To learn about us, visit our Facebook page. For membership 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 inter- nationally. Its purpose is to foster cultur- al understanding, form social ties within the international community, provide a place to share mu- tual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. 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 Soup for Soul: November 14, 6pm via Zoom. COOK- ALONG with Chefs Barbara Drew & Shelley Wiseman & learn to make-ahead & freeze for the holidays. To register visit: JewishFamilySvc.org/soup Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting se- niors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stim- ulation 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: Wednesday, December 1, 7-9pm via Zoom. Free of charge & open to the community. 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 & sis- ters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social work- er 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. Meetingsheldfirst Tuesdayof themonthat various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville & Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. njsfwc.org MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG The Mah Jongg Club of Watchung is back. Play has resumed beginning at 1pm every Monday & Tuesday at Watchung Library whenever the library is open. Knowl- edge of play mandatory. Contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for additional information. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affili - ated with Toastmasters International, a worldwide public speaking & lead- ership 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: presi- dent-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 & 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 RESI - DENTS 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. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 Our office has reopened! The Rutgers Cooperative Exten- sion of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From vir- tual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our offer- ings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu Warm and Cool Containers by Peter Pincus Yogi Berra 34” x 26” Watercolor by James Fiorentino