The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

bernards-ridge Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . november - december - January , PAGE 90 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 aC T i v i T i e s / e v enT s T H e ar T s FRIENDS OF THE BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY Upcoming Event: A Hole Lot of Fun - Mini Golf at the Library! Mini golf event & fundraiser. Teen Night , Friday, February 8, 7-9pm, $5/ticket; Family Day, Saturday, February 9, 10am-4pm, $5/ticket; Adult Night, Saturday February 9, 7-9pm, $35/ticket. Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 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 SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE HISTORIC CHESTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Trendy boutiques, distinctive dining & traditional holiday festivities for the whole family. Happy Holidays to All! Upcoming Events: Small Business Saturday: Keeping our neighborhood shops in business! November 24 Strolling Dickens’ (Manhattan Holiday) Carolers: Saturdays, December 1 & 15, 12:30-4:30pm. SC3 Holiday Music / Outdoor DJ Entertainment: Sundays, November 25 & December 9, Noon-4pm. THE SOMERSET HILLS HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR Sunday, December 9, 11am- 4pm, Rain or Shine. Ages 12 & older. Visit 4 distinct residences including Van Dorn Homestead, showcasing historic preserva- tion, custom interior design & creative holiday décor. Tickets $40pp ($35 for members). Pur- chase non-refundable tickets by December 2. Tickets are not sold day of event. Checks only, payable & mailed to: THSSH, P.O. Box 136, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NOTE: Please include self-addressed, LEGAL SIZE, stamped envelopewith your check. Check should include your name, address & phone number where you can be reached. 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 or classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: 2018 International Juried Exhibition: Juror: Midori Yoshimoto, Ph.D., Gallery Director/Associate Professor of Art History, New Jersey City University. Through December 22. National Association of Women Artists 130th Anniversary Exhibition - Wall Mount- ed Sculpture & Collage - Other Dimen- sions: January 11-March 2. Opening Reception: Sunday, January 12, 3-5pm. 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 Kristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museum open 1-4pm. Upcoming Programs: Tree Lighting - Friday, November 23, 7pm. Free. 16th Annual Colo- nial Christmas - November 24, 25 December 1, 2, 10am- 4pm daily. 2 weekend-long celebration of the holidays. Admission $10pp, $5 children under 6-12. Members & children under 5 free. Cocktail Reception - Friday, November 30, 6:30-8:30pm. Patron Tickets $150pp, Junior Patron Tickets (25 & under) $100pp. Reservations required. For directions & ticket information, phone (908) 396-6053 or visit www.jvanderveerhouse.org. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Rd, Bernardsville, 908- 630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturdat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: Personal Perspectives - Oil paintings by Gary Godbee, through December 29, 2018. Artist Reception, Friday, December 7, 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 Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 or www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766,9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit www.bvillechamber.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of women who take an active interest in the civic and social welfare of the Somerset Hills community. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner. For more information and to join visit thebonafidesofsomersethills.org or email the- bondafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Upcoming Event: Bonafides Designer Handbag Bingo: Friday, May 17, 2019, St. James Chapel Hall, 184 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge. 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. For more information go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (GSWA) A non-profit environmental organization, dedicated to protecting & improving the water resources of the entire Passaic River region. 568 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, 973-538-3500. Open Mon- Fri, 9am-5pm. To register or purchase tickets, visit https://www.greatswamp.org/ HILLTOP CHURCH - MEMORY CAFÉ Meets first Thursday of the month September-June, Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Rd., 2-3:30pm. Guests include anyone suffering with memory issues & their caregivers. For more information call Cathy at 973-543-0161 or Marilyn at 973-543-2092 or willettstation@gmail.com. New guests welcome each month. 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 international- ly. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties with- in the international community, 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. visit http://www.ifcnjandny.com. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service projects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville and Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. http://njsfwc.org/. 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 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. 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 Alan Swider, Membership Chair at 908-415-1557 for more information or visit www.bernardsvillerotary.org. 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 908-204-3435 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. Monthly Book Club - 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “The” by Peter S. Arakawa Ink Watercolor, Metal Wire & Collage on Paper NJCRR Ferry Terminal by Gary Godbee Oil on Linen, 40" x 60" Dowling Dining Room