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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 PRACHI 908-903-1799 l i brar i e s FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920. Upcoming Events: Duo Cantiga with Soprano Katherine Harris & clas- sical Guitarist Christopher Kenniff : Sun., Feb. 21, 2pm, historic farmhouse. Tickets $10 in advance, online at http://farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com or $15 at door. Students, Farmstead members, & seniors $5; Veterans FREE. Wheelchair accessible. Email farm- steadartscenter@gmail.com for more info. Art Classes with Doug Schiller (All levels 16+years): All supplies included. $150 for six week class. Intro to Drawing: Through Feb. 23, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am. Outdoor Studio Landscapes: Through Feb. 25, Thursdays, 1-3pm. Advanced Drawing: Through Feb. 23, Tuesdays, 12-2pm. Colored Pencil Drawing: Through Feb. 25, Thursdays, 1-3pm. Play with Clay Ceramic Studio Art Classes with Debbie Limoli: (10 years- Adult) 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 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: Through Feb 20, Dallas Piotrowski: Selected Works, painting exhibition curated by Mel Leipzig. Nature, curated by Wes Sher- man, by artists Katrina Bello, Jessica Demcsak, Jason Middlebrook, Naomi Reis & Ben Suga. Faculty Exhibition by John Reinking. Admission by donation. Through February 27, Members’ Juried Exhibition at Gallery W: Juror, Heather Cammarata-Seale, PhD, 11 Mill St, Bernardsville NJ. Youth Art Month Exhibitions - Part 1 Grades K-5, Feb 29-March 6, Awards Recep- tion Sun., March 6, 2-3:30pm, Part II Grades 6-12, March 8-13, 2-3:30pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630- 9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcom- ing Events: February 3-27, Oil paintings by Janet Cunniffe- Chieffo, Reception Friday, February 5, 6- 9pm. March 2-26, Art Attack , Surrealist Paintings by Charlie Churchill, Reception Friday March 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: Easter Bunny, March 19. Rain date call Bernardsville Library. 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. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of diverse women who take an active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills Community. Meetings held monthly. To join, visit www. thebonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebonafidesofsomersethills@ gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. Upcoming Meetings: Wednesdays, February 10, March 9, 9:30am, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner, Basking Ridge. Guests welcome. 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. Lunch & Learn: Feb 4, 12pm, The Documents that Protect Us as We Age, presented by Stacy L. Pilato, Esq. Senior Book Club for Active Seniors : Feb 4, March 30. Call for book. Independent Living Open House & Workshop: Feb 25, 1-3pm, How to Dress a Naked Window, Bruce Heyman, Metropolitan Window Designs, Ellyn Mantell, Senior Assistants. Bring your treasures to your new home & use them in new & exciting ways. Independent Living Open House & Pet Adoption with St. Hubert’s: Feb 27, 9am-12pm. Independent Seniors Lunch & Learn: March 3, 12pm, Ellen Mantell, Get- ting Ready to Downsize and Move. Independent Seniors Cooking Demo & Tasting: March 16, 12pm. Independent Apartments Open House & Dine & Dash: March 19. Book Club: March 30. Call for book. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless oth- erwise noted, for information or to register for pro- grams, 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 settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@Jewish FamilySvc.org Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & train- ing program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. March 16, April 13, May 18. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, March 2, April 6, May 4. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently expe- rienced 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 spec- trum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: 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. 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. For information visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or 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: February 22, March 28, April 25. NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME! ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE “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 Upcoming Event: Blood Drive , March 4, 12-6pm, Keller Williams Towne Square Realty, 222 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge. 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. Upcom- ing Events: Stretch & Flex Exercise , Mondays &Thursdays, 10:45am. Mahjong , Tuesdays & Fridays 11am-3pm Gordon James Valentine Performance , Feb 9, 10:30am. Lifeline Screenings, Feb. 9, 9am-3pm. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps devel- op public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, Basking Ridge Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For infor- mation, 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 17 chapters across NJ. Three locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact 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 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 WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP (formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group) Networking group for professional women from all indus- tries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of indus- tries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednes- day each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Tav- erna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP 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. Baby Time: (Birth-15 months) Feb. & March Thursdays, 9:30am. Rhymes, songs, special book. No registration required . Junior Explorers: (4- 6 years) Feb. 1, March 7, 4:15pm. Stories & related activities on a fun science topic. Happy Teeth Storytime: (3-6 with adult) Feb. 8, 10:30am. Smileworks Pedi- atric Dentistry will promote dental hygiene. 3rd Grade Reading Adventures: Feb. 9, March 8, 4pm. Book discussion. Books available at Children’s Desk. Book Buddies: (Grades K-2) Feb. 17, March 16, 4pm. Stories and STEAM* activity. Tween Reads: (Grades 4-6) Feb 23., March 22, 4pm. Book discussion. Tweens Fun: (Grades 4-6) Feb. 25, 7pm, Origami Workshop. March 31, 7pm, TBD. Legos @ the Library: (Ages 4 & Up with adult) Feb. 28, March 20, 2pm. No registration required. Creature Comfort/Read to the Dogs: (Ages 6 & up) March 5, 2pm. Bring your favorite book to read to a therapy dog. Big Jeff Music: (Ages 3 & under with caregiver) March 10, 10am. Interactive musical program. The Developing Child-Parenting Workshop: March 14, 7pm. Presenter: Diane Lang, Therapist, Life Coach. Spring Session-Early Literacy Storytimes: March 15-May 13. Check www.BernardsLibrary.org for details. Tweens Fun: (Grades 4-6) March 31, 7pm. FAMILY FUN: No registration required. Twilight Tales: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30pm. Book Bingo: Feb. 16, 2pm. Valentine Drop in Crafts: Feb 13, 10:30am. Materials provided. Saturday Stories: Feb 6, 20, 27, March 5, 26, 10:30am. Chess and Checkers Sundays: Feb 21, March 13, 1:30pm. NJ Snake Man: March 12, 10:30am. Educational & entertaining reptile expe- rience featuring live snakes. International Storytime “Ireland” : March 17, 6:30pm. Stories, craft, music, & fun! Makers Day: March 19, 9am-5pm. Celebrate the Maker Culture across NJ. Tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, STEM. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anime Club: Feb, 3, March 2, 7pm. Teen Advisory Board: Feb. 10, March 9, 7pm. Refreshments served. TAB can count for volunteer time. ACT Practice Test: February 27, 10am. Teen Tech Week: March 10, 7pm. Karen Swartz Organizer C lub s and s e rv i C e s The Picnic by Charlie Churchill Oil on Canvas Katherine Harris & Christopher Kenniff Peaches & Cream, by Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo Oil on Copper “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online