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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 ACT IVI T I ES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online NORTH BRANCH REFORMED CHURCH (NBRC) Upcoming Event: Agape League - Presented by Ministry of Music & Worship Arts, NBRC Youth Drama Club, Sunday, April 10, 4pm, North Branch Reformed Church Sanctuary, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater. www.nbrc.com TEMPLE BETH-EL 67 US Hwy 206, Hillsborough, NJ. Upcoming Event: Silver Jubilee Celebration honoring Rabbi Arnold S. Gluck: May 13-15. Guest speakers, musical concert, & gourmet dinner dance, the Bridgewater Manor, May 14. For more information, visit www.ourbethel.org or call 908-722-0674. 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: Erasing Borders - Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora: Through April 15. Curated by Vijay Kumar. Indian Folk Tales about the jester poet Tenali Raman: Sunday, April 3, 2-3 pm. Live family per- formance. Refreshments served. Tickets available online. Adults -$10. Children-$5 at http://ccabedminster.org/news- events/indian-folk-tales-for-families/ April 22-June11. MOVIS - By Line: Art group from Princeton. 2015 Solo Exhibition Award: Naomi Campbell & James Perry. Opening Reception for all three events: Friday, April 29, 6-8pm. Hooray for May: Saturday, May 7, 1-4pm. Family fun & interactive day of making art. Hands-on art projects for Mother’s Day, art studios and outdoor pavilion. Members’ Non-juried Exhibition: June 24-September 3. Opening Re- ception: Friday, June 24, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908- 630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by ap- pointment. Upcoming Events: Elements of Nature - April 1-30 Oil paintings by James McGinley. BernARTsville Art Walk & Artist Reception: April 1, First Friday, 6-9pm. Techniques & Traditions: May 4-28 New Works in Blown Glass by Jake Pfeifer. BernARTsville Art Walk Reception: Friday, May 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for info at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Sen- ior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs available to res- idents of Somerset County. Exercise, for those who want to get fit, dance aerobics, tap. For quieter recreation, bridge, poker, knitting, billiards and tai chi. Computer classes too. Either pick up a calendar or go online to www.bridgewaternj.gov and click the link for Senior Citizen’s Calendar. Like to jazz dance? Try out for a spot with The Bridgewater Roxies. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Ave, Raritan. Provides low & moderate-income individuals & families with free housing info & group educational programs. Housing counselors available to assist clients Mon-Fri during normal business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org & click on group pro- grams for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-9:30pm. CJHRC Office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Saturday, April 9, 8:30am-12noon, Bank of America, Route 22 West, Bridgewater. To register, call 908-704- 9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org. Ongoing Programs: “Make Your Move-A Guide to Homeownership” Online Homebuyer Education Program: Combination of face to face & web-based home- buyer education for potential homebuyers. “eHome America” Online “Spanish” Homebuyer Education Program: Combination of face to face & web-based homebuyer education in Spanish. “Money in Motion” Online Financial Literacy Program: Combination of face to face & web-based financial literacy education. THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Road, Warren, NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to reg- ister for all programs. Independent Living Open House: Saturdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 11am-2pm (except Memorial Day weekend). Open House with hor d‘oeuvres: Thursday, April 28, 5-7pm. Spa Night: Wednesday, May 4, 5-7pm. Wine and Cheese Reception: Thursday,May 12, 4-6pm. 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 hous- ing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS OPEN IN WARREN! For information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER All-volunteer group of women who support the Resource Center of Som- erset & the United Way. Provides aid to victims of domestic violence. Up- coming Event: Kentucky Derby Day, May 7, Fiddler’s Elbow, Bedminster. Email Joan Baer at jbaer41@verizon.net or call at 908-953- 0739 for more information. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Meets monthly. Upcoming Meetings: April May 3, June 8. For more information, go to http://www.ifcnjandny.com/ JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless otherwise noted, for in- formation or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908- 725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@Jewish FamilySvc.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@JewishFamily Svc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. April 13, May 18, June 15. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, May 4. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Si x session group for those who have recently ex- perienced the loss of a spouse. Contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, fo- cuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Develop- mental 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. JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday, June 5, 11:30 am-2:00 pm. CrossFit Chimney Rock, 1 Chimney Rock Rd, Bldg 1E, Bound Brook. Individuals & Teams may participate. Proceeds support Children, Family & Senior Services. 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.NNSH- Club.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RESOURCE CENTER OF SOMERSET 427 Homestead Rd., Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. For more information, visit www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org or call 24 hour hotline: 866-685- 1122. Upcoming Events: Purple Purse 5K, April 17, registration, 8:30am. Program & run/walk, 9am. Pleasant Valley Park, 3410 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge. Cost: $25. Online registration https://runsignup.com/ Race/NJ/BaskingRidge/PurpleLaces5kRace RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. In- quiries 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 rcemastergardener@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 par- ticipate 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 Transportation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Upcoming Events: AARP Defensive Driving Course: April 12, 9am-3pm Spring Wreath Craft Workshop: April 20, 10:30am Bridges of Manhattan by Kevin Woyce: April 27, 10:30am Helen Vasko Discussion Group: May 3, 10:30am Stroke Screenings Bernards Township: May 18, 1-4pm SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somer- setCounty: 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. Accept- ing new participants & seeking volunteers. For additional information con- tact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Preparing to Transfer Artist Jake Pfeifer Little Falls by James McGinley Oil 36˝ x 48˝ Partition by Reeta Karmarkar Acrylic on Stretched Canvas “Linked” Online