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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 or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234- 2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: Synthesizing Nature: Friday, September 15-Saturday, November 4. Curated by Cory E. Card (View Arts Center) & Wes Sherman. Lucas Kelly curated by Wes Sherman. Faculty Exhibition: Gary Godbee . Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 6-8 pm. 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. Upcoming Events: Paintings and Drawings by Anthony Panzera, NA; William Bouguereau - It’s All in the Details: September 1 - October 28. Artist Receptions: Fridays, September 8, October 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. AUTOIMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyal- gia & 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 accommodated. Upcoming Meeting: Saturday, October 14. No meetings in July & August. Visit www.au- toimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri, 2-8pm or email, autoimmune- group@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 informa- tion, 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 recreation, bridge, poker, knitting, billiards and tai chi. Com- puter classes too. Either pick up a calendar or go online to www.bridgewa- ternj.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 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. 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 programs for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Saturday, September 23, 10:30am -2:30 pm, Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset. FREE. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Tuesday, October 17, 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 Homeowner Edu- cation Program): Wednesday, November 15, 5:30-9:30pm, Peapack Glad- stone Bank, Bedminster. FREE. For more info or to register call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org. Ongoing Programs “Make Your Move-A Guide to Homeownership” Online Homebuyer Educa- tion Program: Combination of face to face & web-based homebuyer educa- tion for potential homebuyers. “eHome America” Online “Spanish” Homebuyer Education Program: Com- bination of face to face & web-based homebuyer education in Spanish. Cer- tificate 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 organiza- tion offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Housing units offered in Warren Town- ship 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 internationally. 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 infor- mation 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 & in- terpersonal connections. Tuesdays, September 12, 26, October 10, 24, No- vember 14, 28, December 12. Email Y2L@Jewish FamilySvc.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 September 13, October 18, November 15, December 13. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, September 6, November 1, De- cember 6. 7-9 pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, 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 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 va- riety 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. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridge- water is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or res- idents 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 SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844- 1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Private, non- profit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Pro- vides emergency shelter to survivors of do- mestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. 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. Upcoming Events: 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Support of Survivors of Domestic Violence: Thursday, October 5, 7-8:30pm, Warren Township Municipal Build- ing, 46 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Register at https://www-safe-sound.org/ Soaring to New Heights: Thursday, November 2, 6- 10pm, The Stone House, 50 Stirling Rd, Warren. Cocktails & dinner. Sponsorship opportunities available. More information at http://www.safe-sound.org/events/ harvesting-help-hope- 2017 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.som- erset.nj.us. Transportation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am un- less noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise: Mondays, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 1pm. Upcoming Programs: Helen Vasko Discussion Group: Tuesdays, September 5, October 3, 10:30am. FREE Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesdays, September 5, October 3, 10:30am. Disasters that Shaped New Jersey: Tuesday, September12, 10:30am. Clifford Seay Sings the Songs that You Love: Wednesday, September 20, 10:30am. Crooners of the 1930-1960s, performance by Gordon James: Friday, Sep- tember, 22, 10:30am. Rubber Stamping Halloween Gift Card Workshop: Wednesday, September 27, 10:30am. Triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13): Friday, October 13, 10:30am, Meg Wastie Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. Vintage Views - Photographic Journey, Walter Choroszewski: Friday, Octo- ber 20,10:30am. Rubber Stamping Thanksgiving Gift Card Workshop: Monday, October 25, 10:30am. Halloween Celebration: Tuesday, October 31, 10:30am. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide or- ganization, 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 Mc- Closkey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hills- borough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volunteers. For additional 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. Looking for a diverse cross-sec- tion of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Rd., Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http:// www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/ THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online 18 Wheels by Lucas Kelly At the Edge of the River 10" x 8", oil Karen Swartz Organizer