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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online aCT ivi T i es THe arTs FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, email farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com. Upcoming Events: Art Classes with Doug Schiller: (All levels 14+years) All supplies included. $150 for six week class. Intro to Drawing: Through May 3, Tuesdays, 9:30- 11:30am. Outdoor Studio Landscapes: Through May 2, Mon- days, 1:30-3:30pm. ColoredPencilDrawing: May3,Tuesdays,12:30-2:30pm. Teen Drawing & Painting: Through May 3, Mondays, 4-6pm. One Day Workshop: (Teens-Adults)- $60. All supplies included. Sunday, April 10, 10am -noon. Rain Date: Sunday, April 17, 10am -noon. Play with Clay Ceramic Studio Art Classes with Debbie Limoli: Thursdays, 7-9 pm or by appointment. $60 for 2 classes. For more info & to schedule, call 908 705 2266 or email customcrittersbydeb@yahoo.com. HISTORIC CHESTER Upcoming Events: 16th Annual Chester Motor Show - Classic Cars,Trucks & Mil- itary Vehicles Exhibit: Sunday, May 15, 10am-3pm. Exhibitor Registration, 8-10am, Registration price, $10. Antique Tractors Exhibit: Alstede Farms. Check www.ilovechester.com for rain date. FREE Transportation to each location via Ol’ Fashioned Trolley Car, 11am- 4pm. RIDGE OAK SENIOR HOUSING Ridge Oak Basement Blow Out Sale: Sat, April 30, 9-3pm. Rain or Shine 908-221-0266. Admission FREE. 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge. TEMPLE BETH-EL 67 US Hwy 206, Hillsborough, NJ. Upcoming Event: Silver Jubilee Celebration honoring Rabbi Arnold S. Gluck: May 13 - May 15. Guest speakers, musical concert, & gourmet dinner dance, the Bridgewater Manor, May 14. For more information, visit www.ourbethel.org or call 908-722- 0674 ARTsee HAPPENING Upcoming Events: Garden pARTy: Cultivating creativity in the community, Saturday, May 14, 12-5pm. Rain date, May 15. Free Fam- ily event. The Ross Farm, 135 North Maple Ave, Basking Ridge. Artwork available for viewing & purchase. Visit http://www.ARTseeTour.com or call 908-696-0616. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 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 us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Exhibits: Erasing Borders - Contemporary Indian Art of the Di- aspora: Through April 15. Curated by Vijay Kumar. Indian Folk Tales about the jester poet Tenali Raman: Sunday, April 3, 2-3 pm. Live family performance. Refresh- ments served. Tickets available online. Adults -$10. Chil- dren-$5 at http://ccabedminster.org/news-events/indian- folk-tales-for-families/ April 22-June11. MOVIS - By Line: Art group from Princeton. 2015 Solo Exhibition Award: Naomi Campbell & James Perry. Opening Reception for all three events: Friday, April 29, 6-8pm. Hooray for May: Saturday, May 7, 1-4pm. Family fun & interactive day of making art. Hands-on art projects for Mother’s Day, art studios and outdoor pavilion. Members’ Non-juried Exhibition: June 24-September 3. Opening Reception: Friday, June 24, 6-8pm. THE JACOBUS VENDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park), Bedminster 07921 Upcoming Programs: Pre-registration required. Regis- ter online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Mu- seum Coordinator Taryn Bossert Nie at 908-396-6053 or tnie@jvanderveerhouse.org Museum open 1-4 pm. Bus Trip to Fraunces Tavern Museum: Wednesday, April 6 -Includes bus transporta- tion, private tour & lunch,New York’s historic Fraunces Tavern. $75/person. Open House: Sunday, April 10. $10 Admission. Members Free. Oney Judge on “Taking Liberty:” Sunday, April 17, 2 pm - Cathy Simpson portrays Oney Judge, discusses her life as a slave working for George & Martha Washington. Admission $10. Members Free. John Phillip Osborne: An American Master, May 7-8 (Mothers & Mimosas Tour.) Exhibition of the Works of John Phillip Osborne: May 14-15. First Ladies of Liberty Luncheon: Friday, May 20, Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club – Boutique shopping, presentation by First Ladies Martha Washington & Abigail Adams, & lunch. $150 per person. The Colonial Kitchen Garden: Sunday, May 22, 2pm. Food historian Dr. Clarissa Dillon discusses benefits of common weeds & ornamental plants. Admission $10. Members Free. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908- 630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Elements of Nature - April 1-30 Oil paintings by James McGinley. BernARTsville Art Walk & Artist Reception: April 1, First Friday, 6-9pm. Techniques & Traditions: May 4-28 New Works in Blown Glass by Jake Pfeifer. BernARTsville Art Walk Reception: Friday May 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 9am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcoming new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Becca Mathew at becca@bvillechamber.com or visit our website at www.bernardsvillechamber.com BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, providing scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more information, contact Spencer Wissinger at 908-766-4456. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of diverse women who take an active interest in civic & social welfare of Som- erset Hills Community. Meetings held monthly. To join, visit www.thebonafidesof somersethills.org or email thebonafidesofsomersethills@ gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. Upcoming Events: 50/50 Raffle: April, May, Raffle tickets sold for fundraising, Gary’s, Kings, Stop & Shop, Starbucks in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge. One ticket, $5 or book of 5, $20. For info, call Mau- reen, 908-766-5830. Raffle drawing, June 1, Delicious Heights Outpost, Basking Ridge. All proceeds to local charities. Two Day Garage Sale: April 15, 16, 9am-3pm. 43 Victoria Drive, Basking Ridge. All proceeds to local charities. THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Rd, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to register for all programs. Independent Living Open House: Saturdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 11am-2pm (except Memorial Day weekend). Open House with hor d‘oeuvres: Thursday, April 28, 5-7pm. Spa Night: Wednesday, May 4, 5-7pm. Wine and Cheese Reception: Thursday,May 12, 4-6pm. COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Sharing housing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS OPEN IN WARREN! For information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Meets monthly. Upcoming Meetings: April 6, May 3, June 8. For more information, go to http://www.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 www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group set- tings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal con- nections. Email Y2L@JewishFamily Svc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training pro- gram over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. April 13, May 18, June 15. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, April 6, May 4. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Si x session group for those who have recently experienced the loss of a spouse. Contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship &communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Chal- lenges: Group meets monthly. 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. 6 sessions. JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday, June 5, 11:30 am-2:00 pm. CrossFit Chimney Rock, 1 Chimney Rock Rd, Bldg 1E, Bound Brook. Individuals & Teams may participate. Proceeds support Children, Family & Senior Services. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local and surrounding towns’ residents 55+ are invited to join our monthly meet- ings held 4th Monday of the month (except July, August, December). Refreshments 12:30, meeting 1pm, Peapack Gladstone Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Pea- pack. Any questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: April 25, May 23, June 27, September 26. Kathy Krauser, VNA present at each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss health issues. Bus Trips: April 27, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Rumors. May 17, American Treasure & Valley Forge National Park. Guided tours. June 8, LiGreci's Staaten, Nashville at New York. NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME! ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE “Service Above Self” meets every Tuesday, 7:47am for break- fast at Olde Mill Inn. 225 US Hwy 202, Basking Ridge, 07920. Evening meeting held once a month. Call before attending. Contact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for more information or visit www.bernardsvillerotary.org Upcoming Event: Blood Drive , March 4, 12-6pm, Keller Williams Towne Square Realty, 222 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge. 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 phon- ing 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sam- ple of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@ co.somerset.nj.us SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Fri- day 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volunteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us Trans- portation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Upcoming Events: Helen Vasko Discussion Group: April 5, 10:30am AARP Defensive Driving Course: April 12, 9am-3pm Spring Wreath Craft Workshop: April 20, 10:30am Bridges of Manhattan by Kevin Woyce: April 27, 10:30am Helen Vasko Discussion Group: May 3, 10:30am Stroke Screenings Bernards Township: May 18, 1-4pm SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, Basking Ridge Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732- 356-6148 or visit www.speechmeisters.org SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organiza- tion, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three loca- tions in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fit- ness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For additional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766- 6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our web-site at www.swim-inc.org Clubs and serviCes “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Preparing to Transfer Artist Jake Pfeifer Partition by Reeta Karmarkar Acrylic on Stretched Canvas Plein Air Painter Little Falls by James McGinley Oil 36˝ x 48˝