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www.theconnectionsnj.com aC T i v i T i e s T H e ar T s “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online l i brar i e s HISTORIC CHESTER AND THE STREETS OF CHESTER Through December 20, variety of eateries & shops waiting to be discovered! 12 Days of Giveaways! Every weekend through December 20, special “holiday helpers” will be strolling throughout Chester randomly giving away HCBA member-affiliated gift certificates & other prizes to unsuspecting shoppers. No purchase necessary. Winners posted weekly on our facebook page & on www.ilovechester.com. Dickens’ Carolers, Saturdays, November 28, December 5, December 12, Decem- ber 19, 12:30-4:30pm. Sculpted Ice Works Carving Out Fes- tive Works of Art, Saturday, December 19, 11am-3pm (*Rain, Snow or Shine*). For more information & detailed schedule of events, contact Kathy Barbieri at 908-879-2900 or visit www.ilovechester.com HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE SOMERSET HILLS Upcoming Events: Somerset Hills Holiday House Tour, Sunday, December 13, 12 Noon-5pm. Event will be held regardless of weather conditions. Tour includes six distinct residences. NOTE: Event may not be appropriate for children under 12 years. Tickets $30. Deadline to pur- chase tickets, December 4. Tickets NOT sold day of event. To purchase tickets, mail check payable to THSSH, to THSSH, P.O. Box 136, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NOTE: You must include a self-addressed, LEGAL SIZE, stamped envelope with your check. Check must include your name, address, phone number. Tickets are non- refundable. For more information about the homes, THSSH & volunteer opportunities visit our website www.thssh.org. For further information, call 908-221-1770. 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@ccabedmin- ster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Activities: Exhibits: Wishful Intentions, lobby installation by Artist Katie Truk through December 12; 2015 International Juried Exhibi- tion, of two- & three-dimensional work in all media, through December 12, Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday & Saturday, 9am-3pm; An exhibition by John Reinking; Dallas Piotrowski: Selected Works; Nature, January 9- February 20, 2016. Event: It’s All About You, an evening of food, drink, friends, shopping & YOU! December 3, 6-9pm. Tickets $25, purchase on line at ccabedminster.org. CONNOISSEUR GALLERY 2493 Lamington Road, Bedminster. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am- 5pm, Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. 908-375- 8385. Upcoming Events: A Gift That Becomes an Heirloom, December 4- Saturday, January 2. Reception, Friday, December 4, 5-8pm. Exhibit of Works featuring artists: New York artist Nick Savides, Jersey artist Susan Blubaugh, Tracy Pollock, Dave Thompson, Anna Wainright, PSA, Fran Wood & Rhoda Yanow, PSA, PLUS Gallery Collection. Appetizer Art, First Friday, Friday, December 4, 5-8pm. Award winning art with fine selection of promi- nent painters of the past. Serving refreshments, wine & hors d’oeuvres. FREE Saturday mornings, gourmet coffee & donuts. Holiday Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3:30pm. Contact Gallery for further details. Tracy.Pollock@cfineart.com, www.cfineart.com and see our EVENTS Page! STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Chinese Brushstroke & watercolor paintings, Master Hsu Dan, through November 29; Holiday Show -new works by all Studio 7 artists; BernARTsville Art Walk, Friday, December 4, 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 Nancy McLure at nancymclurebcc @gmail.com or visit our website at www.bernardsvillechamber.com Upcoming Events: Grand Opening of Mt. Airy Road Event, November 28, Contact Kathleen Palmer, pskjpalmer@verizon.net for more details. Holly Days; Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 5, 4pm, Towne Center, Bernardsville. BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, pro- viding 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. BERNARDSVILLE ROTARY “Service Above Self” meets every Tuesday, 7:47am 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 JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, N.J. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725- 7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@ JewishFamily Svc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retired persons in small, local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self exploration & interpersonal connections. For more information or to register contact JFS or Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & train- ing program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. December 16, Janu- ary 13, February 17. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, December 2, January 6, Febru- ary 3, 7-9pm. Free of charge & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently expe- rienced the loss of a spouse. For more information contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship and communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets monthly. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Group will meet for 6 sessions. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to all area residents offering a variety of activities including book discussion, wine tastings, Bridge & Bunco games, dining out, day trips, community service & 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 month- ly 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 questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: November 23, January 25, February 22, 2016. Upcoming Trips: December 7, Annual Christmas Luncheon, Basking Ridge Country Club. NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME! SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Mon- day-Friday 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 Transportation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. 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 organization, with fifteen chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230- 3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridge- water, contact Janet McCloskey, 908- 704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants and seeking volunteers. For additional informa- tion contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our web-site at www.swim-inc.org WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP (formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group) Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ris- torante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registra- tion & lunch reservations a MUST & must be confirmed through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/ Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, BASKING RIDGE 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, 908-204-3031. Open Mon.-Thur. 9:30am-9pm, Fri. 9:30am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm, e-mail Rlufkin@bernards.org. For further information on all programs & to register, please visit our website at www.bernardslibrary.org or call 908-204-3038. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Registration required unless otherwise noted. Winter Early Literacy Storytime Registration: Session January 12-March 4. Check www.BernardsLibrary.org for details & sign up instructions. Legos @ the Library: (4 years & up w/adult) Sundays, November 29, December 27, January 24, 2pm. No registration required. Preschool Yoga Story Time: (5 years & under w/adult) November 30, 10am. Drop In Storytime: (3 years & up) December 2, 9, 16, 1:30pm. No regis- tration required. Baby Time: (Birth-15 months) December 3, 10, January 14, 21, 28, 9:30am. Songs, rhymes & stories. No registration required. Drop In Rhyme Time: (3 years & under) December 4, 11, 18, 10am. Stories, songs & fingerplay fun! No registration required. Junior Explorers: (4-6 years) December 7, January 11, 4:15pm. Fun science! 3rd Grade Reading Adventures: December 8, January 12, 4pm. Book Buddies: (Grades K, 1 & 2) December 9, January 20, 4pm. Stories and related activity. Tweens Fun: (Grades 4, 5 & 6), December 10, 7pm. DIY gift making. Reg- istration requested. Tween Reads: (Grades 4-6) December 15, January 19, 4pm. Tween book club. ALL AGES: No registration required. Chess & Checkers Sundays: December 6, January 17, 1:30pm. Saturday Drop In Craft: January 16, 10:30am. Karen Swartz Organizer “Linked” Online Drunken Landscape by Master Dan Hsu Chinese Brushstroke on rice paper 40" x 23" C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online