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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 ACT IVI T I ES NORTH BRANCH REFORMED CHURCH Christmas Youth Musical & Holiday Potluck Din- ner: Ministry of Music & Worship Arts presents Eliza Jones and the Seek- ers of the Lost Christmas Treasure. Sunday, Decem- ber 3, 4pm, North Branch Reformed Church, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater. For more info, contact 908-725-2313 or visit www.nbrc.com. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, con- tact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Event: International Juried Exhibition: ThroughDecember 23. Juror Stephen Westfall selected 51 pieces repre- senting the work of 48 artists from across the United States and Canada. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTOIMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Dis- ease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syn- drome. Group meets 2nd Sat of each month, 2-3:30pm, RWJU Hospital, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue. NOTE: Up to 10 mem- bers via Google Chrome accommodated. Upcoming Meeting: Saturday, December 9. No meetings 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 Lan- gel, 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 residents 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 P.O. Box 6071, Bridgewater, 08807. A service organization, meets second Tuesday of the month, 10am, Somerset 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: Rusty Williams and The Barbershop Quartet: Tuesday, De- cember 12, Bridgewater Somerset County Library. Winter Flower Arrangements : Gray’s Florist, Tuesday, January 9, Bridgewater Somerset County Library. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Ave, Raritan. Provides low & moderate-income individ- uals & families with free housing info & group educational pro- grams. Housing counselors available to assist clients Mon-Fri during normal business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org & click on group programs for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: Post Purchase Class - I Own A Home Now What? Tuesday January 9, 2018, 7-8pm. Topics covered: Basics of Good Credit, What to Know about Refinancing, Know Your Debt to Income Ratio, Importance of Homeowners Insurance and Understand- ing Your Coverage. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Thursday, Feb- ruary 15, 2018, 5:30-9pm, Bridgewater. Learn how to budget & start saving. Register in advance by calling 908-704-9649. Step by Step To Home Ownership : (Free Pre-Purchase Home- owner Education Program) Wednesday January 10, 5:30- 9:30pm at CJHRC office, 600 First Ave, Raritan. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY! For more info or 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 homebuyer education for potential homebuyers. “eHome America” Online “Spanish” Homebuyer Education Program: Combination of face to face & web-based homebuyer education in Spanish. Certificate Course. “Money in Motion” Online Financial Literacy Program: Com- bination of face to face and web-based financial literacy educa- tion. 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 at- tractively 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 inter- nationally. Meets monthly. For more infor- mation, 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 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: Soup for the Soul: Tuesday, November 28, 11:30am, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Recommended donation, $18. An interactive program that aims to raise awareness about food insecurity for seniors and raise funds to help them afford more nutritious food. Something Beautiful Happened: Thursday, January 18, 7pm, Presenter, Yvette Manesis, $10 Jewish LIFE admission fee. Co- sponsored with Jewish LIFE. JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday, January 28, 2018, 12:30pm, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Tuesdays, November 28, December 12. Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group set- tings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednes- days, December 13, January 17. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, December 6, Jan- uary 3, 7-9pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sun- days, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or De- velopmental 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 Language (ESL) Classes; and US Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided Fall, Winter & Spring. 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.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.face- book.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. Private, nonprofit agency serving peo- ple affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. We continue to envision a world where domestic abuse is not toler- ated. Visit our new website www.safe-sound.org. 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Queue by Jill Kerwick