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\ 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: Through February 20, Dallas Piotrowski: Selected Works, painting exhibition curated by Mel Leipzig. Nature, curated by Wes Sherman, by artists Katrina Bello, Jessica Demcsak, Jason Middlebrook, Naomi Reis & Ben Suga. Faculty Exhibition by John Reinking. Admission by donation. Through February 27, Members’ Juried Exhibition at Gallery W: Juror, Heather Cammarata-Seale, PhD, 11 Mill St., Bernardsville NJ. Youth Art Month Exhibitions - Part 1 Grades K-5, Feb. 29-March 6, Awards Reception Sun., March 6, 2-3:30pm, Part II Grades 6-12, March 8-13, 2-3:30pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908- 630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: February 3-27, Oil paintings by Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo, Reception Friday, Feb. 5, 6-9pm. March 2-26, Art Attack , Surrealist Paintings by Charlie Churchill, Reception Friday, March 4, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information 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 Lan- gel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs avail- able 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.bridge- waternj.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. Pro- vides 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 Pro- gram: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:30-9:30pm. CJHRC office, 600 First Ave., Raritan. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-9:00pm. CJHRC office, 600 First Ave, Raritan. Learn how to budget & start saving. This program is a pre-req- uisite for the CJHRC Savings Match program. Applications accepted on a first come first serve basis. Helpful Tips for Existing Homeowners: Wednesday, March 30, 5-8pm. Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Som- erset. To register, call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org. First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Saturday, April 9, 10am- 2:30pm. Held at Bank of America, Route 22 West, Bridgewa- ter. 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 home- buyer education in Spanish. “Money in Motion” Online Financial Literacy Program: This is a combination of face to face and web-based financial liter- acy education. THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Rd, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@ cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to register for all programs. Lunch & Learn: Feb 4, 12pm, The Documents that Protect Us as We Age, presented by Stacy L. Pilato, Esq. Senior Book Club for Active Seniors : Feb 4, March 30. Call for book. Independent Living Open House & Workshop: Feb 25, 1- 3pm, How to Dress a Naked Window, Bruce Heyman, Met- ropolitan Window Designs, Ellyn Mantell, Senior Assistants. Bring your treasures to your new home & use them in new & exciting ways. Independent Living Open House & Pet Adoption with St. Hubert’s: Feb 27, 9am-12pm. Independent Seniors Lunch & Learn: March 3, 12pm, Ellen Mantell, Getting Ready to Downsize and Move. Independent Seniors Cooking Demo & Tasting: March 16, 12pm. Independent Apartments Open House & Dine & Dash: March 19. Book Club: March 30. Call for book. 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 housing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individu- als & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS OPEN IN WARREN! For information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org 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@JewishFam- ilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamily Svc.org or www.jewish- familysvc.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@Jewish FamilySvc.org Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour ori- entation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. March 16, April 13, May 18. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, March 2, April 6, May 4. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently experienced the loss of a spouse. Contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. 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 Developmental 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 spe- cial needs child. 6 sessions. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS offering a variety of activities including book discussion, wine tastings, Bridge & Bunco games, dining out, day trips, community service & more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. 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. Volunteers always want- ed 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: Stretch & Flex Exercise , Mondays &Thursdays, 10:45am. Mahjong , Tuesdays & Fridays 11am-3pm Gordon James Valentine Performance , Feb 9, 10:30am. Lifeline Screenings, Feb. 9, 9am-3pm. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somerset- County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact 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. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For addi- tional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP (formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group) Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Look- ing for a diverse cross-section of indus- tries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taver- na, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies- Lunch/. T H E AR T S C LUB S AND S E RV I C E S “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer The Picnic by Charlie Churchill Oil on Canvas Peaches & Cream, by Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo Oil on Copper “Linked” Online “Linked” Online