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“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 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 pro- mote business growth, foster the overall eco- nomic climate in the community and work closely with our members, local government, landlords and residents 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@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: Winter Exhibitions: Through Febru- ary 24, Dan Bischoff: Critic as Artist, Keepers of the Chroma: An Exhibi- tion Regarding Color and faculty exhibition Andrea Gianchiglia: Tools of the Trade. 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 Taryn Bossert Nie at 908-396-6053 or tnie@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museum open 1-4pm. Upcom- ing Programs: Five Generals Narrated Bus Tour: Sunday, February 18. Hourly tours, on the hour from 10am-2pm. Tour starts from the Van Horne House, 941 East Main St., Bridgewater & takes approximately 2½ hours. $25 pp. Students $15. Children under 6 free. For reservations call 732-356-8856 or sign up online at www.heritagetrail.org. Pysanky-The Art of Egg Dyeing: Sunday, March 4, 12 noon. The 3 hour class is $30 per person & includes materials. Advance registration required. Call 908-396-6053 or sign up online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org. Lecture with Jude M. Pfister, D. Litt Historian and Author: Sunday, March 11,1 pm. Pre-registration required. Limited reg- istration. Admission $10 pp. Members Free. Children 12 & under, free. 2nd Annual Colonial Tavern Night: Friday, March 16, 7pm. Sample rustic fare, play authentic tavern games, learn boister- ous songs and cheerful dances. $30 pp, advance registration required. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon. net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: Highways & Byways (& Foot- paths): Paintings by Mark de Mos: February 1-24. Bernardsville Art Walk: Friday, February 2, 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 Patterson 908-766-1436 or www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 8:45am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Ander- son Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcoming new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Eileen Loughnane at info@bvillechamber.com or visit website at www.bvillechamber.com BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, providing scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6pm, 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 Somerset Hills Community. To join, visit www.thebonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebonafidesof- somersethills@gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/the- bonafidesofsomersethills. Business meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September-June, 10 am, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Lib- erty Corner. If you are interested in joining The Bonafides, please call Bonafides’President, Sue Brewer at 908-766-2052. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living inter- nationally. Meets monthly. For more infor- mation, visit, 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 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 questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: February 26, March 26. Elizabeth Roberts, Visiting Nurse, present at each meeting to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. 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. 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 activities. Lunch served daily - reserva- tions 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. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise: Mondays, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 1pm. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presenta- tion & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, Bernards Township 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 exer- cise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chap- ters across NJ. Three loca- tions in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, con- tact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230- 3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new partici- pants & seeking volunteers. For additional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS (VNA) 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180. Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday between 10am & 3pm. Call Maria 908-766- 0180 x 260. For information about the Day Center, visit www.visitingnurse.org Caregiver Support Group (FARE): Bridgewater Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, The Chelsea in Bridgewater across from Green Knoll Grill, 6pm. Welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Center of the VNA of Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For information, call the FARE Informa- tion Line 908-766-0180, ext. 241 or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Bereavement Group: Support group. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, call 908-766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Hamilton and Burrr by Dan Bischoff Brooklyn Bridge oil on canvas, 24” x 36”