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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 NORTH BRANCH REFORMED CHURCH NBRC Youth Drama Club presents - All About That Baby: Sunday December 11, 4pm, North Branch Reformed Church Sanctuary, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater. www.nbrc.com 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: 2016 International Juried Exhibition: Through Friday, Decem- ber 23. Consists of 2 & 3 dimensional work in all media. Juror: Jonathan Goodman. Fall Art Classes & Workshops: Through December. All ages. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Rare Wildlife Revealed - The James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition through Saturday, January 14, 2017. Artist Receptions, December 2. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Dis- ease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syn- drome. Group meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton Conference Room, Somerset Campus, Somerville. Upcoming Meeting: De- cember 10. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more informa- tion or to make a donation via Pay Pal, 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 recre- ation, 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 Bridge- water Roxies. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. 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: First Step to Home Ownership (Pre-purchase Homeowner Education Program): Wednesday, January 11, 5:30-9:30pm, CJHRC office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Thursday, Feb- ruary 23, 5:30-9pm. CJHRC office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Learn how to budget & start saving. This program is a pre-req- uisite for the CJHRC Savings Match Program. Applications ac- cepted on a first come first serve basis. Helpful Tips for Existing Homeowners: Tuesday, March 28, 5 pm-8pm, Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somer- set. FREE. 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 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 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. Un- less 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: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for re- tirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group in- teraction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamily Svc.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 14, January 18. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, December 7, Jan- uary 4, 7-9pm. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have re- cently 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 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 – winter training begins Wednes- day, January 25 & spring training begins Monday, April 24. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more informa- tion, 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.facebook. 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 people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. The Re- source Center 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. 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 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. Upcoming Events: Christmas Party featuring Jerry Castaldo: December 2, 10:30am. Holiday Card Rubber Stamping Workshop: December 14, 10:30am. Holiday Songs with James Barba: December 16, 10:30am. Mahjong Club: Tuesdays & Fridays, 11:30am-3pm. Bridge Club: Tuesdays, 9am-12pm. 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