FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+ Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets the 1st Wed. of the month at various locations, 11-1pm. To see what we do, visit our Facebook page. Our members are from Watchung & nearby communities. For information please call 908-754-5766 or leave your request on our Facebook page. We are 66 & still growing! HOME OF SOMERSET COUNTY 98 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 908-704-1920 Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain independence. Offering emergency shelter, case management, financial counseling, food security & basic needs assistance to families in need of housing stabilization. HOME provides a community-based in-house approach to helping neighbors through a network of interfaith congregations & community partnerships. We welcome new houses of worship & volunteers to join our network in providing the most basic needs to households who are struggling in Somerset County. November 22, 7PM – Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 500 US-22, Bridgewater. IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE Founded in 2013, we were inspired by the growing national trend in women’s collective giving. The collective giving model enables us to combine the donations of many women to award meaningful grants to local nonprofits. Members represent a mosaic of backgrounds, occupations, experiences, priorities & interests. Together, we prove that the power of one woman multiplied by many equals an impact that can change lives. Info or to join-contact Celeste at atscc1995@gmail.com. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign-born women currently residing in the US & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes social ties within an international community, and provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held Sept– June with presenters & a wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mah Jongg, Bridge & more. More info at ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ For information or to register for programs & events, contact (unless otherwise noted) Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in helping community members in need, contact the Volunteer Dept. to get involved. Whether being matched with a homebound older adult or family seeking support from a caring, consistent visitor, grocery shopping for older adults & people with disabilities or sharing a skill through pro-bono work, there are many ways to help. To learn more email volunteer@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed: Seeking LCSW/LPC therapists. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. A non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ Art & ceramics classes are available year-round for all ages! Registration for Fall Classes, workshops and Friday night Arts is open, for adults and children ages 5-15. To enroll in classes, call 908-234-2345, ext. 101, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Our gallery is open 7 days a week to the public, besides holiday hours or closures listed on our website. Current Exhibits: Sept. 25-Dec. 7 Fired En Masse Nov. 6-Dec. 13 Fellowship Village Exhibition Upcoming 2027 Exhibit: Jan. 29-Mar. 28 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. Art and Screenwriting classes are held throughout the year. Visit our website, www.farmsteadarts.org, for class descriptions & to register or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Art Exhibition: November 8-December 13 Art show featuring works by artists from the Matheny Arts Access Program: Holiday Boutique-Annual Arts & Crafts Sale Sun., Nov. 29, 12-5pm. Handcrafted wares suitable for everyone on your shopping list! FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ A unique nonprofit arts organization based in Branchburg, New Jersey, with a 50-year history (also known as the Printmaking Center of New Jersey), connecting communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking and printmaking. As a 2026 recipient of the NJEDA A.R.T. Grant, Frontline Arts is offering FREE arts workshops to reach a wider audience in Plainfield (Union County), Asbury Park (Monmouth County), and Orange (Essex County) through December. Book our studio space, become a member, or inquire about our mobile workshops for community events. We unite artists, veterans, and broader communities through the tactile power of print and paper. Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org, on Facebook/Instagram: @frontlineartsstudio or 908-725-2110. TEXIER HOUSE AND MUSEUM We are located in the center of the Watchung Circle. Open houses held most 1st & 3rd Sundays, 2-4pm with add’l openings for special holidays & events. There are 5 rooms full of historical artifacts, for touring independently or listening to stories & Watchung history from docents. For more information, visit WatchungHistory.org for photos of Texier House items, memories of long-time residents & a vast collection of Watchung history gathered from the Internet. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER A beautiful, historic building, at 18 Stirling Rd. in Watchung, NJ. A nonprofit art gallery, performance venue & arts education center. We offer painting classes for adults & children and yoga classes for adults yearround. Please enroll at our website www.watchungarts.com. Upcoming Art Exhibits: Members Show: Dec. 8-Jan. 9; Reception: Dec. 12, 5-7pm. Upcoming Performances: Amani’s 23rd Annual Holiday Concert - Dec. 6 at 3pm. Chris De Vito Holiday Jam - Dec. 13 at 3pm. LOVE ALWAYS-Art, Community and Giving What do you love the most? Love Always is an ongoing community project created by artist Jesús Núñez of J. Nunez Galleries. Through original art, shared messages & participatory activities, people come together to support charitable causes. Schools, nonprofits & community organizations are welcome to explore partnerships with us. Discover the Love Always collection or learn how to get involved at www.jnunezgallery.com or hello@jnunezgallery.com. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. More info-call x108. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Mondays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for neurodivergent teens. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Social Club: for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges. Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. 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. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Did you know? JFS Accepts Car Donations! Call 877-JFS-4-CAR (877-537-4227) or email donorsupport@careasy.org to learn how you can maximize this tax-deductible donation & make a lasting impact on the organization through this quick & seamless process. MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG We meet every Mon. & Thurs. beginning at 12pm at Wilson Memorial Church. Knowledge of the game is mandatory. New Players are welcome. Please contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more information. MOMS CLUB OF LONG HILL Open to all mothers who live in Long Hill. Very active group with many monthly events. Please see website longhillmomsclubcom.wordpress.com for meeting & event times & details. Email: longhillmoms@gmail.com. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affiliated with worldwide public speaking & leadership club, Toastmasters International. A supportive & positive environment where members & guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills for greater self-confidence & personal growth. Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tues./month; 6:30-7:30pm Berkeley Heights Public Library, 29 Park Ave. FOR INFO: bit.ly/416AAoN or scan our QR code. NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS OF WATCHUNG HILLS Women’s Social Club for those living in Warren, Watchung, Green Brook & surrounding area. Book Club, Out & About Adventures, Lunch Out, Walking & Gaming Groups, Stitchery, Movie Nights/Days. Special events include: Wine Tasting, Soup & Chili Night, Spring Socials & Pop Up events abound! Visit us on “Heylo” (Neighbors & Newcomers of Watchung Hills) or for more info, contact molnarnj@gmail.com. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS Non-profit, social organization open to residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women & men, singles & couples are welcome. We invite you to make new friends & participate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/ canasta/mah jongg & much more. Find out more at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. More information about our club & activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. 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 & educational monthly meeting for retired Registered Nurses. Meetings are held the second Tues. ea. month at the Somerset County Library, Vogt Drive, Bridgewater from 10:15am-12pm. Date & location may change due to availabili- “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov • Dec 2026 • Jan 2027 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online
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