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www.theconnectionsnj.com BEDMINSTER CHARITIES Fall Fest Fundraiser - September 12, 12-6pm, River Road Park, Bedminster. Proceeds benefit 7 Bedminster-based organizations. Visit www.bedminstercharities.org for more information. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION D.A.R. Fall Wine-Tasting Fundraiser, Sunday, October 25, Open House 2-5pm, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ. Tickets $25.00/ person - call LaMae Perez at 908-303-1370. Limited quantity so order soon. 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 Activities: Fall Classes: (Children, Teens & Adults) All levels of expertise, variety of media. Fall Exhibits: The Thing Itself curated by John Yau, Plus One curated by Wes Sherman, September 11-October 24. Wishfull Intentions lobby installation by Artist Katie Truk through December 12. Opening Reception: Friday, Sep- tember 18, 6-8pm. Annual Juried Exhibition, 2 & 3 dimensional work in all media, November 7- December 12, Opening Reception: Friday, November 6, 6-8pm. Center now accepting submissions for 2015 International Juried Exhibition. Entries can be submitted through CallforEntry.org. Fall Fundraiser: Spirits in the Night: Friday, October 23, 7-10pm. Walk-around tasting of New Jersey distilled spirits & craft beers. Purchase tickets online at ccabedminster.org. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm & by appointment. Upcom- ing Events: In Season, collection of new works by Mark de Mos, Oil, Watercolor & Pastel, through September 26, BernARTsville Art Walk opening reception Friday, September 4, 6-9pm. Landscapes in oil by Robert Pillsbury, October 1-31. Opening reception Friday, October 2, 6- 9pm. Master Hsu Dan, Chinese brushstroke & watercolor paintings, November 1-29. Opening reception Friday, November 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com A.A.R.P. SOMERSET HILLS CHAPTER #5275 The American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) holds meetings the second Friday of the month, First Presbyterian Church of Bernardsville, 321 Mine Hill Road (Route 202), Bernardsville, 9:30am. New members welcome. Call Edith Cavaluzzo at 908-766-3075 for fur- ther information. AUTOIMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets first & third Saturdays each month, 2-3:30pm, Hamilton Conference Room, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somer- set in Somerville. Group is volunteer run & free of charge. Upcoming meetings: September 19, October 3, October 17. Visit www.autoim- munegroup.com for more information or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri., 2-8pm, or email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com. BEE SHARPS SQUARE DANCE CLUB OF SOMERVILLE Upcoming Events: FREE Modern Western Square Dance, September 21, Adamsville School, 400 Union Ave., Bridgewater, 7:30-9:30pm. No dance experi- ence necessary, casual dress, partner not needed, but helpful. Bring your friends! Square Dance Classes- Monday nights beginning September 28, 8:15-9:30pm. $5/person/class. For more information go to www.beesharps.org/bslesson.html 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! Upcoming Trips: September 10, 11 - Thimble Islands, Branford CT, plus Essex Steam Train Ride & Riverboat Ride, $299/double, includes lunches, hotel & voucher for Mohican Sun Casino. Call Ruth Hentz, 908-722-1926 for more information & to make reservations. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs available to residents of Somerset County. 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. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Pro- vides low and moderate-income individuals and families with free housing information and group education programs. Housing counselors available to assist clients Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org and click on group programs for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: First Time Homebuyer Workshop - Satur- day, September 26, 10:30am3pm, Franklin Township Public Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-9pm, CJHRC office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Program is pre- requisite for CJHRC Savings Match program. Match program allows low & moderate income households to save for a specific, short term goal. Participation is limited; applications accepted on first come first served basis. Helpful Tips for Existing Homeowners: Tuesday, October 6, 5:15- 8:30pm, CJHRC office, 600 First Ave., Raritan. Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Tues- day, November 10, 5:30-9:30pm, CJHRC office, 600 First Ave., Raritan. Ongoing Programs: “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 Pro- gram: Combination of face to face & web-based homebuyer education in Spanish. “Money in Motion” Online Financial Literacy Program: Combination of face to face & web-based financial literacy education. 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 town- ships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS JUST OPENED IN WARREN! For more infor- mation please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN) OF SOMERSET COUNTY A national non-profit organization connecting parents and individuals interested in holistic health & green living. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Bridgewater Library, 7pm. All are welcome, not just Moms! Please check our calendar at www.holisticmoms.org for upcoming meeting topics and dates! For more information about HMN and our local chapter, please contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or hmn.somer- setcountynj@gmail.com or visit www.holisticmoms.org. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, N.J. 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: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retired persons in small, local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self exploration & interpersonal connections. For more information or to register contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or Y2L@ JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. September 9, Octo- ber 14, November 18. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, September 2, October 7, November 4, 7-9pm. Free of charge & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently experienced the loss of a spouse. For more information contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses on social, relationship and 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 and sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Group will meet for 6 sessions. Moving On: A group for recently divorced individuals is forming. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) LVSC promotes adult literacy throughout Somerset county with student- centered one-to-one tutoring, ESL classes and English conversation groups. For more information about us & to register for classes go to www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. Upcoming Events: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Fall Tutor Training Class starts October 3, PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater. Classes will be held Saturdays, October 3, 17, 9am-12pm, Thursdays, October 8, 22, 29, 6- 9pm. ESL Classes at Manville & Hillsborough Libraries - (High Begin- ner & Intermediate Level students). Hillsborough Library, Thursday evenings 7-8:30pm. Orientation/Registration, Thursday, September 10, 7pm, Hillsborough Library. First class, September 17. Manville Library , Saturday mornings 10:30am- 12noon. Orientation/Registration, Satur- day, September 12, 7pm, Hillsborough Library. First class September 19. For information visit www.spotlightlearning.com/esl or call Spotlight Learning, 908-369-6674. RESOURCE CENTER OF SOMERSET 427 Homestead Rd., Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emer- gency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. For more information, visit www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org or call 24 hour hotline: 866-685-1122. 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. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors wel- come 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 Programs: September: Every Monday & Thursday, Stretch & Flex , 10:45am, Sept. 15, Stress Management, Sept. 25, Ridge Oak Hand Chimers , 11am, Oct. 6, Helen Vasko Discussion Group , Oct. 21, Halloween Card Workshop, Rubber Stamping with Jerry , Oct. 27, Passport to Sicily: Visual & Verbal Travel Adventure with Valerie Moreno , Oct. 31, Halloween Event . AC T I V I T I E S T H E AR T S C LUB S AND S E RV I C E S “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Evening Across the Bay by Robert W. Pillsbury Encaustic, 16" x 20" Graffiti, Zerega Ave, Bronx, 2008 by Valeri Larko Oil on Linen 42" x 35"