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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 ACT IVI T I ES TEMPLE BETH-EL 67 US Hwy 206, Hillsborough, NJ. Up- coming Event: Passover Second Seder, April 11, 6:30 pm. Register online at, www.tinyurl.com/TBESecondSeder2017. ARTSEE HAPPENING ARTsee Happening - Bee Inspired: (All Ages) Saturday, May 6, 12-5pm. Rain date, May 7, The Ross Farm, 135 North Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Join for art making, music & presentations related to bees. FREE event featuring fine art, jewelry sale, exhibit, scavenger hunt, live music. Visit www.artseenj.org for more information or call 908-696-0616. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Exhibits: Hooray for May: Saturday, May 13, 1-4 pm. Free, family art day at CCA’s art studios and the Pluckemin Park outdoor pavilion. Light refreshments available. Please contact Leigh Zona at lzona@ ccabedminster.org for volunteer opportunities. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Upcoming Events: Paintings by Andrea Gianchiglia - Home, Rustic & Rural: March 29- May 27. Artist Receptions: April 7, May 5. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for informa- tion at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets 2nd Sat of each month, 2-3:30pm, RWJU Hospital, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue. NOTE: Up to 10 members via Google Chrome accom- modated. Upcoming Meetings: April 8, May 13 and June 10. No meet- ings in July & August. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358- 7167, Mon-Fri, 2-8pm or email, autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! For reservation & additional information, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926. 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. BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB 1234 Sherlin Drive, Bridgewater. A service organiza- tion, meets second Tuesday of the month, 10am, Som- erset County Library, Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Refreshments served 9:30am. Educational & social programs begin, 11am. The organization supports local, state, national & international charities. New members welcome. Call Gerrie Gora at 908-231-0350 for more information. Upcoming Programs: Nobody Owns the Sky: Tuesday, April 11, pioneering women in aviation, Bridgewater Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser: Saturday, April 29, Som- erset Elks Club, 375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater. Doors open 11am. Tick- ets, $45, sold in advance. Call Sophie at 908-725-5823. Door prizes, raffle gift baskets & 50/50 drawing. http://njsfwc.org/clubs-view.php?id= WCBridgewater 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: Wednes- day, June 7, 5:30-9:30pm, CJHRC office, 600 First Ave, Raritan. First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Saturday, April 22, 8am-12pm, Bank of America, Route 22 West, Bridgewater. Call 908-704-9649, mailbox #3. FREE Ongoing Programs: Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: CJHRC office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Learn how to budget & start saving. This program is a pre-requisite for the CJHRC Savings Match Program. Applications ac- cepted on a first come first serve basis. “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 Span- ish. Certificate Course. “Money in Motion” Online Financial Literacy Program: Combination of face to face and web-based financial literacy education. Participants learn how to budget and start saving. COOPERATIVE SENIOR HOUSING 59 West End Ave, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non- profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Housing units offered in Warren Township in beautiful ranch homes. For information, please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living internation- ally. Meets monthly. For more information, visit, 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@JewishFamilySvc. org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: A Woman’s Life: Sunday, April 30, 10:30am-1pm. From our roots to touching up our roots. Featuring Ilene Beckerman, author of Love, Loss and What I Wore. SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday, May 21, 11:30-2pm, CrossFit Chimney Rock, 1 Chimney Rock Rd, Bldg 1E, Bound Brook. Proceeds support children, family & senior services. To register, visit www.JewishFam- ilySvc.org or call 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Men’s Health Awareness Program: Sunday, June 4, 10am, Wilf Campus for Senior Living, 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset. Community Pro- gram addressing the issue of Men’s Health. Presenter: Arthur Feldman, M.D. F.A.C.S. For more information or to register, contact JFS at 908-725- 7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 7, 7pm, Shimon and Sara Birn- baum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. For more information, contact 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamily Svc.org. 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. Wednesdays, May 17, June 14, July 12. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, April 5, May 3, July 5, 7- 9pm. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six 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. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset County. Current program offerings: student-centered one- to-one tutoring; English Conversation Groups; English as a Second Lan- guage (ESL) Classes; and US Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided - spring training begins Monday, April 24. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more information, please visit www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. 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. SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Pri- vate, nonprofit agency serving people af- fected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & chil- dren. Free of charge. The Resource Cen- ter of Somerset has changed its name to Safe+Sound Somerset. We continue to envision a world where domestic abuse is not tolerated. Visit our new website www.safe-sound.org. 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. Upcoming Events: Purple Laces 5k: Sunday, April 9, 8am, Duke Island Park, Bridgewater. Award presentation to follow. Online registration: https://runsignup.com/ Race/NJ/Bridgewater/PurpleLaces5K. Registration Costs $25 April 8 and before; $30 April 9 and after. For more info, call Joe Godby 908-359-0003 x 204 or email jgodby@safe-sound.org Open House: Thursday, April 27, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Preregistration required. Contact Rochelle Ostenfeld, rostenfeld@safe-sound.org 24th Annual Fore Love Golf Open: Monday, June 5, Metedeconk Na- tional Golf Club, 50 Hannah Hill Road, Jackson. Learn more at https://www.safe-sound.org/events/fore-love-golf-open-2017. 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. Volun- teers 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. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise: Mondays, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 1pm. Circuit Training: Fridays, 12:30pm. Upcoming Programs: Environmental Walk with Jack Donohue: Tuesday, April 11, 10:30. Dave DeLuca Legends of Country Music Performance: Wednesday, April 12, 10:30. Spring Craft Workshop with Jerry: Wednesday, April 19, 10:30. Clifford Seay Singing Performance: Wednesday, April 26 10:30. Garden State in Bloom Photographic Journey Walter Choroszewski: Friday, April 28, 10:30. James Barba Performs: Friday, May 12, 10:30. Summer Craft Workshop with Jerry: Wednesday, May 17, 10:30. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Soñador - Oil, 30˝ x 40˝ by Andrea Gianchiglia L to R: Alex Bigatti, Mary Lev, Elie Porter Trubert, Leigh Zona, Terri Fraser & Eva Deffenbaugh