The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Sept/Oct/Nov

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 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 Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Chroma Terra, Curated by John Reinking - October 1 – December 11 Members’ Juried Exhibition, Juror: Mary Birmingham, Curator Visual Arts Center of New Jersey - October 1 – December 11 Opening Reception for both exhibits: Friday, October 1, 6-8pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering summer online art classes with in-person in- struction in the fall. Theater returns inside the English barn. Visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events/exhibits, class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art Classes – Online (via Zoom). Art Exhibits – In our gallery. We look forward to seeing you online & in-person at the histor- ic 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, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com . Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Call Kath- leen to make an appointment to in- sure social distancing. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: October 1 - November 13 Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo - Still Life Paintings on Copper Reception: Friday, October 1 6-9pm November 17-December 31 James Fiorentino - Watercolor Paintings - Baseball in Black & White: Extra Innings WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Rd., 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 information, visit www.WatchungArts.org. CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings held virtually. Visit autoimmunegroup.com for dates & times or email autoimmunegroup@gmail.com THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency ho- tline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. Call Terry Thomp- son at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meetings are virtual & held the first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. Upcoming Event: An Evening in the Meadow: Friday eve- ning, September 17 (rain date Saturday, September 18). Out- door event with food, drinks & entertainment on a magnificent farm in Far Hills. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women cur- rently residing in the United States & Ameri- can women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of inter- ests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org NOTE: Meetings will be IN-PERSON beginning in September. 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 pro- grams & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS Sharsheret Breast Cancer Awareness Program: October 12, 7pm. Soup for Soul: November 21, 6pm via Zoom. Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shop- ping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 eve- nings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers Wednesday, September 1, October 6, November 3, 7-9pm via ZOOM. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercises (stress busters) in FREE weekly phone calls. Attendance lim- ited. For more information or to register please contact Debra Rimmer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Pop-In: Teen Hangout: Open to middle & high schoolers. Play virtual games together Group meets every other week. For more information, email Kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sun- days, 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 special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with expe- rience 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. Meetings 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 CLUB OF WATCHUNG The Mah Jongg Club of Watchung will resume play Tuesday, September 7, 1pm, Watchung Library. Play will continue Mon- days & Tuesdays when the library is open. Contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for further information. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Community-based organization affiliated with toastmasters International, a worldwide pub- lic speaking & leadership 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: 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. 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, 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 RESIDENTS 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/Newcom- ers & 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 Rut- gers Cooperative Extension of Somerset Coun- ty has a wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held virtually every Wednesday at noon via Zoom. For sign on information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. SUMMIT OLD GUARD Group of nearly three hundred retired men who live locally, presents programs every Tuesday (since 1930) 10-11:30am. Pro- grams cover a wide range of interest & are presented by experts in their representa- tive fields. Usually meet in New Providence Municipal Building but currently, and until further notice, meeting are virtual. For more information about the group, its members & current programs visit www. summitoldguard.org Wood fired stoneware with natural ash glaze by Scott Ross part of the “Chroma Terra” exhibition Window into Spring by Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo 22” x 28”, oil on copper