The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition January February 2015

bernards-ridge Community Calendar . February - March , PAGE 82 www.theconnectionsnj.com HISTORIC CHESTER AND THE STREETS OF CHESTER Upcoming Events: Chester Restaurant Week - Dine Local & Eat Global in Historic Chester! Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27. Over a dozen restaurants will be offering special fixed priced lunch & dinner menus (tax and gratuity not included). For details visit www.ilovechester.com. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information and gallery hours, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Exhibits: February: Members’ Juried Exhibit, February 4-28, Wallflowers Gallery, Bernardsville. Opening reception, Friday, February 6, 6-8pm. Through March: Line, Color, and Surface fea- turing artists Harry Naar, Sue Ferguson Gussow, Tracey Jones & Geoffrey Dorfman. Through February 21. March: Youth Art Month, features work by art stu- dents from Somerset County schools. Classes: Win- ter: Registration ongoing for Winter 2015 classes & workshops. Visit ccabedminster.org or call the office at 908-234-2345 to register. Summer: Registration for Summer Art Camps available online. Register before March 1 to receive early bird discount. Additional information at ccabedminster.org. 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: The Best of the Garden State, February 4-28, Group show by artists of Studio 7, paintings (all mediums) art glass & bronze. Art Walk & Artist’s Reception, Friday, February 6, 6-9pm. Expressions of the Heart, March 4-28, Stanley Yeager, Sculpture in bronze & crystal, Art Walk & Artist’s Reception, Friday, March 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com A.A.R.P. SOMERSET HILLS CHAPTER #5275 The American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) holds meetings the second Friday of the month, First Presbyterian Church of Bernardsville, 321 Mine Hill Road (Route 202), Bernardsville, 9:30am. New members welcome. Call Edith Cavaluzzo at 908-766-3075 for further information. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meetings held first Monday of the month, 9:30am, The Somerset Hills Bap- tist Church Fellowship Hall, 510 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Guests always welcome! For more information about The Club, membership, events and programs visit www.brgcnj.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. Upcoming Events: Easter Bunny – Saturday, March 28, 11am-2pm, Bernardsville Pub- lic Library. March: Banking, Realty, Health & Fitness month – check web- site for details. Contact Nancy McLure at nancymclurebcc@ gmail.com or visit our website at www.bernardsvillechamber.com THE BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets third Tuesday of the month at members’ homes. Prospective mem- bers can call Kay Paragano, Club President at 908-766-9354 or visit www.bernardsvillegardenclub.com for information. Upcoming Events: Hardy Bulbs for Four Seasons, March 17, .Speaker: Bruce Crawford, Direc- tor, Rutgers Gardens. Fight Invasive, Go Native, April 21, Speaker: Ilona Ontscherenki, Master Gardener. BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, pro- viding scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New mem- bers always welcome. For more information, contact Spencer Wissinger at 908-766-4456. BERNARDSVILLE ROTARY Meets every Tuesday at 7:47am for breakfast at The Olde Mill Inn. 225 US Hwy 202, Basking Ridge, 07920. Evening meeting held once a month. Call before attend- ing. Contact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for more information or visit www.bernardsvillerotary.org HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN) OF SOMERSET COUNTY A national non-profit organization connecting parents and individuals inter- ested in holistic health & green living. Celebrating its 10th anniversary! Meets monthly at Bridgewater Library, 7pm. All are welcome, not just Moms! Please check our calendar at www.holisticmoms.org for upcoming meeting topics and dates! For more information about HMN and our local chapter, please contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or pmalangi@yahoo.com or visit www.holisticmoms.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@ JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Jewish Life Event - Liberation of Auschwitz 70th Anniversary: Join us to commemorate those who perished & honor Survivors, featuring Holocaust Survivor Tova Friedman, LCSW. Wednesday, February 25, 7pm, Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. For more information or to register contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Jewish Life Event: Not Fade Away A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found: Wednesday, March 11, 12pm, Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Presented by Rebecca Alexander - psychotherapist, spin instructor, volunteer, extreme athlete who is almost completely blind & deaf. $18/Advance or $22/At the door for luncheon & program. For more information or to register contact SSBJCC at 908.725.6994 x201 or info@ssbjcc.org. 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 at 908-725-7799 or Admin@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. February 18, March 18, April 15. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, February 4, April 1. 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. Divorce Support Group: A group for recently divorced individuals is forming. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES Upcoming Events: Tastings & Timepieces, Thursday, April 16, 7pm, Fid- dler’s Elbow Country Club, Bedminster. Event will feature whiskey & bour- bon tasting, handcrafted cigar rolling & displays of luxury watches from local jewelers. Please check Federation website for more details or contact Robin Wishnie at 908-725-6994 x202 or Katie Bopp at 908-725-6994 x238. Coming Soon: Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy spring event: Benefiting homeless children & families in Somerset, Hunterdon, & Warren Counties & in Israel. For more information about Women’s Philanthropy & Jewish Fed- eration please visit www.jfedshaw.org/women. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Civic organization serving communities of Warren, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone & Bedminster for more than 80 years. Member General Federation of Women’s Club. Meets once a month alternating between day & evening meetings to accommodate members. New members always welcome. For more information email to jwcofsh@yahoo.com or like us on Facebook. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Our variety of Interest & Activity Group offerings include day trips, wine tast- ings & expat get-togethers. For information visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Newcomers and Neighbors of Somerset Hills NJ. Upcoming Event: Welcome Coffee, Thursday, March 12, 6:30pm, Clarence Dillon Library, Bedminster. 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. New members welcome. Any questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: February 23, March 23, April 27. NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME! ROTARY CLUB OF THE MENDHAMS Meets Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm, Black Horse Tav- ern, Mendham. Upcoming Event: Save The Date! 34th Spring Antiques Show and Sale, April 18 & 19, 2015, Mendham High School.Please visit our website http://www.mendhamrotaryclub.org for further info. 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 inadvance, by 10am. Volunteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center and programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us Transportation available to center from this area. Please call to make a reservation for all programs. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A worldwide non-profit organization which helps devel- op public speaking presentation and leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday noon at Basking Ridge Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, con- tact 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: Som- erset 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 and 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 VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS (VNA) 200 Mt. Airy Rd., 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 and 3pm. Please 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. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Cen- ter of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For information and directions, or in case of inclement weather, please call the FARE Information Line (908) 766-0180, ext. 241 at the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Bereavement Group: Support group for all individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am- 12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, directions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You may leave a voice message. WARREN LADIES LUNCH GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries and sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries and experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Prix Fixe lunch $25 per per- son. 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