The Connections Warren-Watching Edition Sep/Oct/Nov 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 54 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 EVENTS WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM “Linked” Online 197 Mountain Ave., Warren Upcoming Event: Brite Nites 2020 - A Drive-thru Experience : Wednesdays-Sundays, October 14-18, 21-25, 28-November 1, from dusk - 9:30pm. Purchase tickets online only at www.wfafnj.org or www.brit- enites.org. View carved pumpkin displays. All proceeds go towards maintenance of former Wagner Dairy Farm. This event is subject to any current NJ state of emergency regu- lations & may be cancelled at any time. Tickets are refund- able . Call the office at 908-350-7383 with any questions. 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, Exec- utive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster. org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Here and Now , September 11 – December 12, Curated by John Yau & Wes Sherman. Exhibit celebrates pres- ent-day artists that are shaping contemporary visual arts making an impact now & hoping to influence future generations. Virtual Opening Reception & Curator Talk via Zoom : Friday, September 11, 6pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to re-open, Farmstead Arts Center will be of- fering online art classes & exhibits. Outdoor events are being planned (with social distancing). Check www.farmsteadartscen- ter.org for up-to-date class information & 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.farm- steadartscenter.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. studio7 artgallery.com. NOTE: Fall 2020-Studio 7 is open. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday,10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appoint- ment to insure social distancing. The Best of Studio 7 . WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. Art Center 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 in- formation, visit WatchungArts.org. CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP “Linked” Online NOTE: Due to Coronavirus, face-to-face meetings at hospital are currently suspended. Video format for upcoming meetings is being considered. If interest- ed, please email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com to be put on the list to receive more information as it be- comes available. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. (24 hour emergen- cy hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset , a United Way agency. New mem- bers welcome. For more information email: friendsoft- hesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. 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 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 mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activ- ities. 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 jew- ishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cogni- tive 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, 7-9 pm, Sep- tember 2, October 7, November 4, December 2. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduc- tion exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly ZOOM meeting & phone calls. Attendance limited . For more in- formation 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 Sun- days, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syn- drome 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 worker. Journey Towards a New Day: Bereavement Support Group . Forming in the fall : 6 week group for newly be- reaved. For more information contact Debra Rimmer, LCSW at 908-725-7799 ext. 119 or DebraR@Jewishfamilysvc.org JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service proj- ects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations through - out Basking Ridge, Bernardsville & Warren. Visit us on Face- book 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. Contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more info. MURRAY HILL SPEAKERS CLUB Community-based organization affiliated with Toastmasters International , a worldwide public speaking & leadership club com- mitted 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 . 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 RESI - DENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tast- ing, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canas- ta/ Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. Untitled (After Johannes Vermeer) by Evan Halter Early Morning at Lord Stirling by Ann Stoeber, Oil on Linen, 24" x 36"