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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 Graffiti, Zerega Ave, Bronx, 2008 by Valeri Larko Oil on Linen, 42" x 35" ARTsee Open Studio Tour - Sat. & Sun., October 3-4, 12-5pm, throughout Bernardsville & Basking Ridge. Download free map to visit 22 artists’ studios, including seven artists at Farmstead Arts Center. Visi t www.ARTseeTour.com for map & more info. FREE! BEDMINSTER CHARITIES Fall Fest Fundraiser - September 12, 12- 6pm, River Road Park, Bedminster. Proceeds benefit 7 Bedminster-based organizations. Visit www.bedminstercharities.org fo r more information. HISTORIC CHESTER AND THE STREETS OF CHESTER Upcoming Event: 42nd Annual Fall Craft Show - September 12, 13, 10am-5pm, Rain or Shine, Municipal Field & Perry Street, Chester. RATED ONE OF TOP 50 CRAFT SHOWS IN NATION* $5.00/person - *$1.00 COUPON OFF SINGLE ADMISSION* WITH A COPY OF THIS AD! Children under 12 FREE! No pets allowed. Chester Food Fest 2015 Series: Soup & Chili Contest, October 17, 12-4pm, Perry Street, Chester. $5.00/person. Children under 5 FREE! Taste savory samples from Morris County’s favorite restaurants & eateries. 32nd Annual Harvest Celebration, Octo- ber 17, 18, 10am-5pm. Rain or Shine. FREE! For detailed informa- tion about all events visit www.ilovechester.com RIDGE OAK SENIOR HOUSING Ridge Oak One Day BAZAAR, Saturday, October 24, 9am- 3pm, 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge. Rain or shine, no admission fee. All raffle proceeds benefit VNA of Somerset Hills, Bernards Police & Basking Ridge First Aid Squad For more information call 908-221-0266 or visit us at www.ridgeoak.org. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, con- tact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100 , etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabed minster.org Upcoming Activities: Fall Classes: (Children, Teens & Adults) All levels of expertise, variety of media. Fall Exhibits: The Thing Itself curated by John Yau, Plus One curated by Wes Sherman, September 11-October 24. Wishfull Intentions lobby installa- tion by Artist Katie Truk through December 12. Opening Recep- tion: Friday, September 18, 6-8pm. Annual Juried Exhibition, 2 & 3 dimensional work in all media, November 7-December 12, Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 6-8pm. Center now accepting submissions for 2015 International Juried Exhibition. Entries can be submitted through CallforEntry.org. Fall Fundraiser: Spirits in the Night: Friday, October 23, 7-10pm. Walk-around tasting of New Jersey distilled spirits & craft beers. Purchase tickets online at ccabedminster.org. CONNOISSEUR GALLERY 2493 Lamington Road, Bedminster. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am- 5pm, Saturday, 10am-3:30pm. 908-375-8385. Upcoming Events: Appetizer Art, First Friday, September 4, October 2, 5-8pm. Award winning art of prominent painters from past, serving refresh- ments, wine & hors d’oeuvres. TENT SALE, Sat., September 19, 10am-3pm. Contact Gallery for further details, email Tracy.Pollock@cfineart.com or visit www.cfineart.com & see our EVENTS Page! FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. Upcoming Events: CONCERTS - Arioso Consorte - Renaissance Music on 17th Century Instruments, Sunday, September 20, 2pm, Brass Works - Brass Quintet, Sunday, November 15, 2pm, historic farmhouse. ART SHOWS: ArtSee Studio Tour, at Farmstead, Sat/Sun. October 3, 4,10am-5pm, Gallery NJ Art Show & Sale, October 10- 17, Reception, Sunday, October 17, 1-4pm, FREE. ART CLASSES: Play With Clay, Thursdays, 5pm & by appt., Scratch Art Workshop, Sunday, September 13, 2-4pm, Open Studio, 1st Tues. of Month, 6-8pm. THEATER: Frankenstein’s Fate, Halloween Musical, October 16-31, English Barn. Play Readings, First Mondays, 7pm, The House, (Septem- ber reading, Tues., September 8), Book Reading & Book Swap, Sun., October 4, 7pm, The Barn. Weekend Journey through the Past, Sat., October 10, 10am-5pm, Sun., Octo- ber 11, noon-4pm, Free. For more information about events visit www.farmsteadartscen- te r.org, em ail: farmsteadartscenter@gmail.com, ph one: 1-347-927-8748 (1-347-ARTS4U). STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630- 9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm & by appointment. Upcoming Events: In Season, collection of new works by Mark de Mos, Oil, Watercolor & Pastel, through September 26, BernARTsville Art Walk opening reception Friday, September 4, 6-9pm. Landscapes in oil by Robert Pillsbury, October 1- 31. Opening reception Friday, October 2, 6-9pm. Master Hsu Dan, Chinese brushstroke & watercolor paintings, November 1-29. Opening reception Friday, November 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net w ww.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 Som- erset Hills Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 510 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Guests always welcome! For more informa- tion about The Club, membership, events & programs visit www.brgcnj.com Upcoming Event: Fall Into The Holidays! Funcraiser, luncheon & floral presentation, October 14, 10:30am-2:30pm, Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking Ridge, NJ. Speaker floral designer Carl Lemanski. Tickets $50. For more information call 908-766-5166. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 9am, Bernardsville Pub- lic Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcoming new mem- bers from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Nancy McLure at nancymclurebcc @gmail.com or visit our website at www.bernardsvillechamber.com THE BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB M eets third Tuesday of the month at members’ homes. Prospective members call Kay Paragano, Club President at 908-766-9354 or visit www.bernardsvillegardenclub.com for information. BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, providing scholar- ships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more information, con- tact 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 COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Sharing housing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS JUST OPENED IN WARREN! For more information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN) OF SOMERSET COUNTY National non-profit organization connecting parents & individuals interested in holistic health & green living. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, Bridgewater Library, 7pm. All are wel- come, not just Moms! Check our calendar a t www.holisticmoms.org for upcoming meeting topics & dates! For more information about H MN & our local chapter, plea se contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or hmn.somersetcountynj@gmail.com or visi t 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@ JewishFamilySv c.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 at 908-725-7799 or Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. September 9, October 14, November 18. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, September 2, October 7, November 4, 7- 9pm. Free of charge & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently experienced 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, rela- tionship 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. Moving On: A group for recently divorced individuals is forming. 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. Meets once a month alternating between day & evening meetings. New members always welcome. For more information email t o 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, book discussions, wine tastings & expat get-togethers. Upcoming Event: Welcome Coffee, October 6, 6-8pm, Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Male Avenue, Basking Ridge. All area residents invited to attend. For information visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or www.facebook.com/New- comers & 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: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23. Upcoming Trips: September 5, Hunterdon Hill Playhouse, Hampton, NJ, Comedy, Social Security; October 21, Platz Brauhaus, Pomona, NY, Golden Oktoberfest; Novem- ber 5, Mt. Haven Resort, Milford, PA, Eric Kearn’s Voices of Legends; December 7, Annu- al Christmas Luncheon, Basking Ridge Country Club. NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME! ROTARY CLUB OF THE MENDHAMS Meets Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm, Black Horse Tavern, Mend- ham. Upcoming Event: Taste of Mendham, October 18, Brook- side Community Club House, Main Street, Brookside. For further information please visit website, www.mendhamrotaryclub.org RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Mill- town Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemaster- gardener@co.somerset.nj.us 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 - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Vol- unteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more infor- mation 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. Upcoming Pro- grams: September: Every Monday & Thursday, Stretch & Flex , 10:45am, Sept. 15, Stress Management, Sept. 25, Ridge Oak Hand Chimers , 11am, Oct. 6, Helen Vasko Discussion Group , Oct. 21, Halloween Card Workshop, Rubber Stamp- ing with Jerry , Oct. 27, Passport to Sicily: Visual & Verbal Travel Adventure with Vale rie Moreno , Oct. 31, Halloween Event . SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednes- day, 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 organiza- tion, with fifteen chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somerset County: Somer- set 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 infor- mation 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 & 3pm. Please call Maria 908-766-0180 x 260. For information about 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 Center 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 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. Registration & lunch reser- vations a MUST & must be confirmed through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/ Wa rren-Ladies-Lunch/. Evening Across the Bay by Robert W. Pillsbury Encaustic, 16" x 20" Karen Swartz Organizer Vivian Morrison, Joan Patterson, Maureen Hally, all of Basking Ridge. “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online