The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition April/May 2018

bernards-ridge Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . april - May , PAGE 88 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 aC T i v i T i e s / e v enT s T H e ar T s ARTSEE A collection of artists based in Basking Ridge & Bernardsville. Upcoming Events: ARTsee Happening Cinco de Mayo Cel- ebration: S aturday, May 5, 11am-4pm, Ross Farm, 135 North Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. View raku firings & partic- ipate in collaborative art making. Pack a picnic lunch or purchase food on site. For more information, visit ARTseenj.org. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER For concerts - $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 seniors, students, Farm- stead members. Purchase tickets at www.farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com. HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION A non-profit organization representing over 50+ businesses in Chester. Mission: to promote busi- ness growth, foster the overall economic climate in the community and work closely with our members, local government, landlords and resi- dents to build a prosperous quality of life. For more information, visit www.ilovechester.com THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabed- minster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: Spring Exhibition: April 6-June 9 Mike Cole - New Merz Works! Jill Kerwick - Almost Definitely Liz Mitchell - To Fly Toward A Secret Sky Opening Reception: Friday, April 6, 6- 8 pm. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park) Bedminster 07921. Pre-reg- istration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator K ristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museu m open 1-4pm. Upcom- ing Programs: Artillery School with 6th NY Independent Battery: (Ages 16 & over) Saturday, April 7, 10am-2pm. Sign up for the School of the Piece - a muzzle-loading artillery safety qualification program. $20, includes a 2-year membership in the National Civil War Artillery Assoc. Pre-registration required. Abigail & John Adams: Sunday, April 8, 2pm. Stories of them por- trayed by actors Kim Hanley & Peyton Dixon. Pre-registration required. Admission $10 pp. Members Free. Children 12 & under, free. Martha Washington & Oney Judge: Sunday, April 22, 2pm, Mor- ristown National Historic Park Auditorium. Free. Pre-registration required. Winterthur Museum Trip & Lunch: Wednesday, May 2. $75 pp includes luxury bus transportation, lunch voucher & admission. Bus departs 9am & returns approximately 6pm. John Phillip Osborne - An American Master: May 11-13 & 19-20. Saturdays, 12-6pm, Sundays, 12-5pm. Special Exhibition with J.M. Stringer Gallery. Mothers and Mimosas Tour: May 13. Admission $10 pp, Members Free, Children 12 & under, free. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net , www.studio7 artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: Light, Line & Shadow – By Anne Stoeber: Through April 28. BernARTsville Art Walk and Artist Reception: Friday, April 6, 6-9pm. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September through May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. For more information, contact Joan Pat- terson 908-766-1436 o r www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 8:45am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcom- ing new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766,9900, info@bvillechamber.com or visit website at www.bvillechamber.com BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better com- munity, providing scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more informa- tion, 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 Somerset Hills Community. To join, visit www.the- bonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebonafidesofsomer- sethills@gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/thebonafidesof- somersethills. Business meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September-June, 10am, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner. If you are interested in joining The Bonafides, please call Bonafides’Presi- dent, Sue Brewer at 908-766-2052. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe +Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. F or more information go to : info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. 30th Annual Derby Day Celebration: Saturday, May 5, Roxiticus Golf Club, Mendham. Includes dinner, auction and open bar. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international com- munity, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings and other activities available.For more info. visi t http://www.ifcnjandny.com. 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 a t 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 meetings held 4th Monday of the month (except July, August, December). Refreshments 12:30, meeting 1pm, Peapack Gladstone Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Peapack. Any ques- tions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: April 23, May 31. Elizabeth Roberts, Visiting Nurse, present at each meeting to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. Scheduled Trips: Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, “Who Loves You” A tribute to Franki Valli & the Four Season: Monday, April 30. American Music Theatre, Lancaster Pa. “Songs of the Silver Screen”: Thursday, May 10. ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE “Service Above Self” meets every Tuesday, 7:45am for breakfast 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. Up coming Event: Blood Drive - Sat- urday, April 14, 10am-2pm, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St, Basking Ridge. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activi- ties. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volun- teers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-20 4-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us . Transportation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise - Mondays, 10:30am, Tai Chi - Wednesdays, 1pm. Upcoming Events: Musicals of the 1960’s Sam & Candy Caponegro: Monday, April 2, 10:30am. Floral Arranging Workshop - Bernardsville Garden Club: Monday, April 9, 10:30am. How to Ensure an Effective Doctor’s Visit - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield: Tuesday, April 10, 10:30am. Life as a Fern - Somerset County Park Commission, Wednesday, April 11, 10:30am. Frank Sinatra - From Hoboken to Hollywood Performance, Gordon James: Friday, April 13, 10:30am. George Washington Remembers New Jersey - History on the Hoof: Monday, April 16, 10:30am. Autism Awareness Presentation - Paulann Pierson: Wednesday, April 18, 10:30am. AARP Defensive Driving Course: Friday, April 20, 9am-3pm. Cholesterol Prevention & Free Screenings - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield: Friday, May 4, 10:30am. Earth Under Our Feet, Morris Museum: Tuesday, May 8, 10:30am. Senior Expo & Open House: May 23, 10am-2pm. C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online A New Home by Jill Kerwick Early Morning at Lord Stirling Stable oil on canvas, 24 ″ x 36 ″ by Anne Stoeber