The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition-Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

theconnectionsnj.com Community Calendar . SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER , PAGE 82 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, con- tact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibits: Four Women from Trenton curated by Mel Leipzig, Priscilla Snow Alga- va, Terri McNichol, Marge Miccio and Liz Roszel-Aubrey Bascha Mon: New Land curated by Wes Sherman. Amy Faris: Memory and the Explorer installation curated by Wes Sherman , September 13-October 26: Opening recep- tion for all three exhibitions: Saturday, September 14, 3-5pm. International Juried Ceramics Exhibition November 8- December 21: Juror, Garth Johnson, the Paul Phillips & Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics at Everson Museum of Art. Opening reception: Friday, November 8, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Con- tact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net , studio7artgallery.com . Upcoming Event: Jim Rodgers Oil Paintings: September 4 - October 26, 2019; Artist Reception: Friday, September 6, 6-9pm . 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 per- formances, comedy & improv, & classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. For more information, visit WatchungArts.org. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group. Meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson/St. Barnabas Health University Hospital, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, in Hamilton Conference Room. We also accept patients with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest speakers several times a year! For more information visit autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meetings: September 14. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more infor- mation go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. Upcoming Event: The Friends’ Autumn Fund- Raising Luncheon: Wednesday, October 23, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, featuring Alyson Richman, author of the current best-seller, The Secret of Clouds. For more information about this event, call 908-766-9844 or email info@friendsoftheshelter somerset.org. Make reservations & pre-order The Secret of Clouds at http://bidpal.net/2019authorluncheon. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & surrounding communities are invited to join. Meetings held at various locations. First Wednesday of the month, 11am, September thru June. To learn about us, visit our facebook page. For membership info, call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived international- ly. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, 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 ifcnjandny.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908 725 7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednes- days, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 18. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, September 4, November 6, December 4, 7-9pm. Free & open to the commu- nity. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sun- days, 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. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a spe- cial needs child. NOTE: SAVE the DATE! 3rd Annual Soup for the Soul , November 17, 5pm MOMS CLUB OF WARREN MOMS Club of Warren, Watchung, & Green Brook is a group that offers support to stay at home moms. Moms Club offers playdates, annual events, babysitting roster, & moms’ night out. For more information contact momsclubofwarrennj@ gmail.com or visit our meet up page MOMS Club of Warren. NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB OF WATCHUNG HILLS Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. New members 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, call Shelley Molnar at 908-580-0671 or email molnarnj@gmail.com . Look them up on MeetUp. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at face- book.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am- Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon at Bernards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit speechmeisters.org THE TOWNE CLUB Woman’s social organization. Annual fundraiser benefits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence & Berkeley Heights. Luncheons & meetings held in September, October, December, March & May. New members welcome. For more information contact 908-464-2643 or email: smbittman@ gmail.com. Next Luncheon Meetings: September 24, Prezzo, 30 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren - Peter Lieberman, “King of the Keys” will play & sing; October 22, Water & Wine, 141 Stirling Rd., Watchung – Topic: The Great Swamp. WARREN SENIORS Warren Senior Bus: Runs Wednesdays only. Bus is FREE & available to all Warren Seniors. Must register for seating at least 2 days prior to ride. Call Somerset County Transportation for reservations: 1-800-246-0527 or 908-231-7115. Use it or lose it. Warren Senior Club: General meeting 1st Wednesday of each month, 11am, Our Lady of the Mount Parish Center, 167 Mt. Bethel Road, lower level. New members welcome (must be 55). For information, call Mary Ellen Florey 732-469-4771. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: Meets 4th Wednesday of every month, 11am, Annex Room, Warren Library. ALL senior citizens residing in Warren Township are invited to meetings. For information, call Betty Grossweiler at 908-755-7029, email bgrosslane@gmail.com or Mary Ellen Florey at 732-469-4771. THE ART S CLUB S AND S ERV ICE S “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Convocation - The First Meeting by Bascha Mon Sundown Sonata by Jim Rodgers Oil, 40" x 30" “Linked” Online