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 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. 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 Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor or with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support; will receive orientation and training. Learn more by calling 908-725-7799 or emailing admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed: JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking LSW/LCSW therapists. Hybrid work style & flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Visit JewishFamilySvc.org. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Call or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. 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 or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. 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. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road Bedminster, NJ For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact 908-234-2345, ext.100, info@ccabedminster.org, or visit ccabedminster.org. Current Exhibits: September 26 – December 7, 2025 Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. 26, 6-8pm Murmuration: A group exhibition of work by members of Co11ective Linda Mead: In Disarray Gabriella D’Italia: Getting Dressed in the Dark Photo Credit: No Time, Only Folds, Screen-Printed Cotton, Hand-Pleated, Pieced, Hand-Embroidered by Gabriella D’Italia. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. Art & Photography classes held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events & classes visit www.farmsteadarts.org or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Inside the Gallery Sept. 21–Oct. 26: Farmstead Members Fall Art Exhibition Theater in the English Barn The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” Oct. 17, 18, 24 & 25, 7:30pm; Oct. 19 & 26, 2pm Special Events Sept. 20- “Colonial Farms, The Original Work from Home” presented by Bernards Township, Farmstead Arts & the Basking Ridge Business Alliance Sept. 27- “Trash or Treasure?” Antique Appraisals FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ A unique non-profit arts organization based in Branchburg, NJ, with a 50-year history (formerly the Printmaking Center of NJ) that connects communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking & printmaking. SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 28, 12-3pm- A fun-filled Fall Pop-Up Market! Bring the whole family & explore our vibrant printmaking & papermaking studios, meet local artists & shop one-ofa-kind handmade goods. Enjoy hands-on art activities for kids & adults, live demos, & discover how we support veterans through the power of creative expression. It’s a day of art, community & inspiration for all! Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org or FB/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. Next Open Houses Sept. 7 & 21 & Oct. 11 & 12 for Somerset Journey Through the Past. 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. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hr emergency hotline 866-685-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets the 1st Wed. of the month at various locations, 11-1pm. We would love to have you join us! 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! THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES Call for more info or email admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Did you know? JFS Accepts Car Donations! Call 877-JFS4-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. Learn more at www.jewishfamilysvc.org. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS The JWC of Somerset Hills has almost a century of community service to Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & Warren. We are part of the NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state. The club enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, one small project at a time. Visit us at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or for information, contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG We have been meeting every Wed. & Thurs. during the summer months. Play begins at 1pm at Wilson Memorial Church at Fischer Hall off the Watchung Circle. In the fall, we anticipate changing back to Mon. & Thurs. afternoons. Knowledge of the game is mandatory. New players are welcome. For more information contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com. MOMS CLUB OF LONG HILL Open to all mothers who live in Long Hill. We meet the 3rd Wed. of the month at First Presbyterian Church, Stirling, 10-11am. Very active group with many monthly events. Email: longhillmoms@gmail.com for more info or to join. MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB A community-based organization affiliated with worldwide public speaking & leadership club, Toastmasters International. We provide 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 Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922 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. Something for everyone: Interest groups such as 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 Meetup or contact kod797@gmail.com for more information. 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 availability. June & Dec. a potluck luncheon is at another location. No meetings are held in July & August. For more information email karwhit46@gmail.com. “Linked” Online “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sept • Oct • Nov 2025 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799
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