The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

Bridgewater-Somerville Community Calendar . November - December - January , PAGE 58 www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For infor- mation, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: 2018 International Juried Exhibi- tion: Juror: Midori Yoshimoto, Ph.D., Gallery Director/Associate Professor of Art History, New Jer- sey City University. Through De- cember 22. National Association of Women Artists 130th Anniversary Exhibi- tion - Wall Mounted Sculpture & Collage - Other Dimensions: Jan- uary 11-March 2. Opening Re- ception: Sunday, January 12, 3-5pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 MorristownRoad, Bernards- ville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appoint- ment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: Personal Perspectives - Oil paintings by Gary Godbee, through De- cember 29, 2018. Artist Reception, Friday, De- cember 7, 6-9pm. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dys- function Syndrome. Group meets 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, RWJU Hospital, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue. NOTE: Up to 10 members via Google Chrome accommodated. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri, 2-7pm or email autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 6692, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30am, Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs open to visitors at 10:30am. New members welcome. Contact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 for more in- formation or visit bridgewatergardenclub.org. BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Cen- ter, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725- 8020. New members welcome! For reservation & addi- tional information, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926 or Marguerite at 908-526-5094. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Free programs available to residents of Somerset County. Get fit with a mild program, Sit & Get Fit. Other classes include chair aerobics, weights, dance fitness, strength bands, strength training, Zumba & country western dance, knit- ting, mahjong, canasta, pool, tai chi, yoga & tap. Stop by & pick up a calendar or go online to www.bridgewaternj.gov & click the link. There is a group for you and the coffee is always on! If you like to do jazz dance, try out for a spot with The Bridgewater Roxies. The Roxies perform at local venues such as assisted living centers. 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, Somer- set County Library, Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Refreshments served 9:30am. Educational & social programs begin, 11am. The organization supports local, state, national & inter- national charities. New members welcome. Call Gerrie Gora at 908-231-0350 for more information. Upcoming Meetings: December 11 - Refreshments & Collecting Toys & Gifts for Safe & Sound & Salvation Army. January 8 - Laura DiPrado presents, Stimulating Our 5 Senses with Plants. 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 Monday-Friday 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. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more information go to: info@friendsof thesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. HOMESHARING Social service non- profit organization- mission is to prevent homelessness through shared affordable housing in 3 counties - Hunterdon, Middlesex & Somerset. Also as- sists clients in locating and using support services such as food bank and low-cost medical care. Free of charge. For more information visit www.homesharing.org, email homesharing@verizon.net or call 908-526-HOME(4663). INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for for- eign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee morn- ings and other activities available. For more info. 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: Sunday, November 18, 5pm, SSB- JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Interactive pro- gram to raise awareness about food insecurity for seniors aging in our community & raise funds to help them afford more nutritious food. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Tuesday, December 11. 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. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednesday, December 12. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesday, December 5, 7-9 pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship & communica- tion skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. 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. Coming 2019: JFS Fitness Challenge Conversation On… Series of small group discussions on issues & topics of interest to the Community. Look for flyers & program announcements for Conversations On Healthy Aging & Conversations On Breast Cancer this fall. 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.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “The” by Peter S. Arakawa Ink Watercolor, Metal Wire & Collage on Paper NJCRR Ferry Terminal by Gary Godbee Oil on Linen, 40" x 60"