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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 Back to the Cross - A Youth Musical through Time star- ring NBRC Youth Drama Club: Sunday, April 15, 5pm, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater. Pre- sented by Ministry of Music & Worship Arts. FREE Admis- sion. For more information, 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, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: Winter Exhibitions: Through February 24, Dan Bischoff: Critic as Artist, Keepers of the Chroma: An Exhibition Regard- ing Color and faculty exhibition Andrea Gianchiglia: Tools of the Trade. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630- 9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm& by appoint- ment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963- 0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Up- coming Events: Highways & Byways (& Foot- paths): Paintings by Mark de Mos: February 1-24. Bernardsville Art Walk: Friday, February 2, 6-9pm. AUTOIMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Dis- ease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syn- drome. 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. Upcoming Meetings: Saturdays, Feb. 10, March 10. No meetings in July & August. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more infor- mation or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908- 358-7167, Mon-Fri, 2-7pm 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. Free programs available to the residents of Somerset County. Get fit with weights programs, dance aerobics, country western dance, & tap. For quieter recreation there are groups centered around knitting, bridge, billiards, tai chi and yoga. Enjoy Mahjong & bridge. 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. For more info, visit www.bridgewaternj.gov 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 Meetings: Tuesdays, February 13, March 13, April 10. Upcoming Programs: Discovery of the Monarchs Winter Destination: Tuesday, March 13. Speaker Cynthia Hedin, Somerset County Master Gardener. The Unknown Palisades: Tuesday, April 10. Speaker Eric Nel- son, the Palisades Park Commission. 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: Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Thursday, Feb- ruary 15, 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 March 7, 5:30-9:30pm, 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. Helpful Tips for Existing Homeowners: Wednesday, April 11, 5pm-8pm, CJHRC Office. Understand your finances, debt to income ratios, budgeting & tracking expense, available savings programs, credit reports, protecting your property, mainte- nance, avoiding scams and homeowner’s insurance NJ. FREE program. 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. 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: LGBTQ - Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask: Wednesday April 25, 7pm, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Phoenix Schneider, a trans activist & social worker will present an overview of the LGBTQ community and ways to promote culture shifts towards full acceptance. The Margaret Lambert Story - An Olympian’s Story: Sunday Luncheon, April 29, 11-1pm. Film and Q&A with Director/Pro- ducer Nina Horowitz, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. $36. Story of a Jewish German athlete who wasn’t allowed to compete at the 1936 Olympic Games because of her religion. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Tuesdays, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 13, Mar 27, April 10, April 24. Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, 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, February 14, March 14, April 18. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, February 7, March 7, 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. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Brooklyn Bridge oil on canvas, 24” x 36” Hamilton and Burrr by Dan Bischoff