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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online 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 Di- rector at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Annual Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale: June 23-September 7. Opening Reception , Friday, June 23, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm & by appointment. Upcoming Events: Studio 7 Summer Show - Celebration of Studio Glass and Paintings: Through August 26. Artist Reception: June 2. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTOIMMUNE 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: June 10. No meetings in July & August. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a do- nation 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, 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. 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. 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 GLENWOOD TERRACE POOL 22 Glenwood Terrace, Bridgewater. Open House: Saturday, June 10, 12-5pm. Rain Date, June 11. Free Swims: Saturdays, June 17, June 24, 2- 5pm. For more info, please call 908-526-9814 or visit www.glenwoodterracepool.com. 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 in150-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@Jewish FamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.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@JewishFamilySvc.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, June 14, July 12, Aug 16. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6. 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 lit- eracy 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. VOL- UNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more information, please visit www.litera- cysomerset.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. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. In- quiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their prob- lem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener @co.somerset.nj.us 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. SELECTIVE SERVICE LOCAL BOARD A group of five citizen volunteers whose mission, upon a draft, will be to decide who among the registrants in their county will receive deferments, postponements, or exemption from military serv- ice based on the individual registrant's circum- stances & beliefs. Members appointed by the Director of Selective Service in the name of the President, on recommendations made by the Governor of NJ. Board members undergo an ini- tial 8-hour training session & then participate in an annual training. Visit https://www.sss.gov/Volunteers/Board-Member- Program for more information. 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 8 Week Session: Begins Fridays, June 2, 12:30pm. Upcoming Programs: Helen Vasko Discussion Group: Tuesday, August 1, 10:30am. Good Ol’Summertime: Wednesdays, June 14, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Au- gust 2, 9, 15, 16, 10:30am. Singing Chorus Ensemble under direction of John Fitzpatrick. Celtic Voyage by Cracked Walnuts: Friday, June 9, 10:30am. Drumming Circle Living at Peace: Tuesday, June 13, 10:30am. Book Club: Thursdays, June 15, July 20, August 17, 12:30pm. New members welcome. Armchair Travelers-South India: Friday, June 16, 10:30am. Summer Craft with Jerry: Wednesday, June 21, 10:30am. Short Story Readings: Tuesdays, June 27, July 25, August 22, 10:30am. Cinema & Television-Walter Choroszewski: Tuesday, July 11, 10:30am. Elvis Returns-Live Performance: Friday, July 14, 10:30am. Art of the Masters Workshop: August 21, 10:30am. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somer- set County: Somerset Hills YMCA, con- tact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704- 0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, con- tact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For additional informa- tion contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online The Reef by Doug & Travis Merritt