The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

Warren-Watchung Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . november - december - January , PAGE 90 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: 2018 International Juried Exhibition: Juror: Midori Yoshimoto, Ph.D., Gallery Director/Associate Professor of Art History, New Jersey City Univer- sity. Through December 22. National Association of Women Artists 130th Anniversary Exhibition - Wall Mounted Sculpture & Collage - Other Dimensions: January 11- March 2. Opening Reception: Sun- day, January 12, 3-5pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Mor- ristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Events: Personal Perspectives - Oil paintings by Gary Godbee, through December 29, 2018. Artist Reception, Fri- day, December 7, 6-9pm. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. Art Center hours: Tues- day-Friday, 12-5pm, Saturday, 10am- 3pm. Volunteer/non-profit organization. Offers art exhibitions, live music per- formances, comedy & improv, & classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. For more information, visit www.WatchungArts.org. Upcoming Event: 24th Juried Photography Exhibit, through November 30. FREE. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Dis- ease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets 2nd Saturday of each month, 2- 3:30pm, RWJU Hospital, Somerset, 110 Rehill Avenue. NOTE: Up to 10 members via Google Chrome accommodated. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri, 2-7pm or email autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more infor- mation go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & surrounding communities are invited to join. Meetings held at various locations. First Wednesday of the month, 11am, September thru June. To learn about us, visit our facebook page. For membership info, call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural under- standing, form social ties within the international community, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Month- ly coffee mornings and other activities available.For more info. 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 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: Soup for the Soul: Sunday, November 18, 5pm, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. Interactive program to raise awareness about food insecurity for seniors aging in our com- munity & raise funds to help them afford more nutritious food. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Tuesday, December 11. Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, pro- moting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & inter- personal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednes- day, December 12. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesday, December 5, 7-9 pm. Free & open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: 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 twice a month. 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. Coming 2019: JFS Fitness Challenge Conversation On… Series of small group discussions on issues & topics of interest to the Community. Look for flyers & program announcements for Conversations On Healthy Aging & Conversations On Breast Cancer this fall. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service projects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville and Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. http://njsfwc.org/. MOMS CLUB OF WARREN MOMS Club of Warren, Watchung, and Green Brook is a group that offers support to stay at home moms. Moms Club offers playdates, annual events, babysitting roster, and moms’ night out. For more information contact momsclubofwarrennj@ gmail.com or visit our meet up page MOMS Club of Warren. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS 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. NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB OF WATCHUNG HILLS Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. New members always welcome. Interest groups meet monthly for Bunco, Book Club, Casual Dining, & Knitting and Crocheting & for social events like wine tasting, Soup and Chili Night, & a Spring Social. For more info, call Shelley Mol- nar at 908-580-0671 or email molnarnj@gmail.com. Look them up on MeetUp. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday noon at Bernards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit www.speechmeisters.org SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impair- ments. State wide organiza- tion, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three locations in Somer- set County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Val- ley YMCA, Bridgewater, con- tact Janet McCloskey, 908- 704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volun- teers. For additional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org THE TOWNE CLUB Woman’s social organization. Annual fundraiser benefits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence & Berkeley Heights. Luncheons & meetings held in September, October, December, March & May. New members welcome. Next Luncheon Meeting: December 4, 12 Noon, Primavera, 1080 Valley Road, Stirling. Call Shirley Bittman at 908-464-2643 for more information. WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM GARDENS & LEARNING CENTER (WFA) 197 Mountain Ave., Warren. For more information visit www.wfafnj.org email administrator@wfafnj.org, or call 908- 350-7383. T H e ar T s C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “The” by Peter S. Arakawa Ink Watercolor, Metal Wire & Collage on Paper NJCRR Ferry Terminal by Gary Godbee Oil on Linen, 40" x 60" “Linked” Online