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 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. Sept. 20, 12-6pm, come see us at the Downtown Somerville Music Fest street fair! 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 JFS Volunteer Dept. to learn how 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 call 908-725-7799 or 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. 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. 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 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 is now 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 which are listed on our website. Upcoming Exhibits: Sept. 12-Oct. 18-Community in Crisis Exhibition; opening reception Sept. 12 at 6pm. Sept. 25-Dec. 7-Fired En Masse; opening reception Sept. 25 at 6pm. Members Non-Juried Exhibition & New Contemporaries: A Teen Arts Exhibition. Nov. 6-Dec. 13-Fellowship Village Exhibition; opening reception Nov. 6 at 2pm. 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. Inside the Farmhouse Sept. 20-Oct. 30: Farmstead Members Fall Art Exhibition “Red, White & Blue”. Oct. 10 & 11: Journey through the Past. Tour the grounds of the KMS Farmstead & learn more about its former residents. Theater in the English Barn The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents Almost, Maine Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 7:30pm; Oct. 18 & 25, 2pm. Special Event: “Voices of the Revolution” Sat. Sept. 19, 11am-4pm. A 250th Anniversary event featuring historical characters, music, and a talk on the Declaration of Independence. Free Admission. Food Truck. FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ A unique nonprofit arts organization with a 50-year history (aka the Printmaking Center of NJ), connecting communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking & printmaking. A 2026 recipient of the NJEDA A.R.T. Grant, Frontline Arts is offering FREE arts workshops to expand to a wider public with programming in Plainfield (Union Cty), Asbury Park (Monmouth Cty), and Orange (Essex Cty) through December. You’re Invited! Sun., Sept. 27, 12–4pm, Make Your Mark: 250 Years Forward is an annual hands-on community day hosted by Frontline Arts that celebrates our shared history through inclusive art-making, transformation & collective expression. Book our studio space, become a member, or inquire about our mobile workshops for community events. We unite artists, veterans, & broader communities through the tactile power of print & paper. Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org. 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. 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. Don’t miss our Fall Author Luncheon on October 2! THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES 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. 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, the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state. It enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, 1 project at a time. Info. at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. 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. “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sept • Oct • Nov 2026 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online
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