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“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 Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Exhibits: Erasing Borders - Contemporary Indian Art of the Diaspora: Through April 15. Curated by Vijay Kumar. Indian Folk Tales about the jester poet Tenali Raman: Sunday, April 3, 2-3 pm. Live family per- formance. Refreshments served. Tickets avail- able online. Adults -$10. Children-$5 at http://ccabedminster.org/news-events/indian- folk-tales-for-families/ April 22-June11 MOVIS - By Line: Art group from Princeton 2015 Solo Exhibition Award: Naomi Campbell & James Perry. Opening Reception for all three events: Friday, April 29, 6-8 pm Hooray for May: Saturday, May 7, 1-4pm. Family fun & interactive day of making art. Hands-on art projects for Mother’s Day, art studios and outdoor pavilion. Members’ Non-juried Exhibition: June 24-September 3. Opening Reception: Friday, June 24, 6-8 pm STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908- 630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Elements of Nature - April 1-30 Oil paintings by James McGinley. BernARTsville Art Walk & Artist Reception: April 1, First Friday, 6- 9pm. Techniques & Traditions: May 4-28 New Works in Blown Glass by Jake Pfeifer. BernARTsville Art Walk Reception: Friday May 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER 18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753- 0190. Art Center hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-5pm, Sat- urday 10am-3pm. Volunteer/non-profit organization. Offers art exhibitions, live music performances, com- edy & improv, & classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. Upcoming Exhibit: JaZZ in the Gallery presents Car- rie Jackson & All-Stars, April 2. The Improvables Family Improv, April 9. Richard Stillman - “The Spirit of Vaudeville,” April 16. For more information, visit www.WatchungArts.org THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Rd, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarner- in@cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to register for all programs. Independent Living Open House: Saturdays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 11am-2pm (except Memorial Day weekend). Open House with hor d‘oeuvres: Thursday, April 28, 5-7pm. Spa Night: Wednesday, May 4, 5-7pm. Wine and Cheese Reception: Thursday,May 12, 4-6pm. 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 hous- ing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS OPEN IN WARREN! For information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Meets monthly. Upcoming Meetings: April 6, May 3, June 8. For more information, go to 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 Upcom- ing Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamily Svc.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. April 13, May 18, June 15. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, April 6, May 4. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Si x session group for those who have recently experienced the loss of a spouse. Contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725- 7799. Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focus- es 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. JFS Fitness Challenge: Sunday, June 5, 11:30 am-2:00 pm. CrossFit Chimney Rock, 1 Chimney Rock Rd, Bldg 1E, Bound Brook. Individuals & Teams may participate. Proceeds support Children, Family & Senior Services. MOMS CLUB OF WARREN http://www.meetup.com/MOMs-Club-of-Warren-Watchung-and-Green- Brook/ PO Box 4541, Warren, NJ 07059 NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offer- ing a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book dis- cussion, 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. Always looking for new members. Club offers various activities & social events: monthly meetings - call for time & location. For informa- tion or to join, call Laura Merizio, 908-490-0140 or ajmlam4@aol.com or visit www.nncwhnj.org. 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 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 SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday noon at Basking Ridge 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 impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three loca- tions in Somerset County: Somer- set Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Val- ley 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 information contact Eileen Lough- nane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our web-site at www.swim-inc.org VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS (VNA) 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180. Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday between 10am & 3pm. Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For information about the Day Center, visit www.visitingnurse.org Caregiver Support Group (FARE): Bridgewater Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, The Chelsea in Bridgewater across from Green Knoll Grill, 6pm. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For information & directions, or in case of inclement weather, please call the FARE Information Line (908) 766- 0180, ext. 241 at the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Bereavement Group: Support group for all individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, directions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You may leave a voice message. Upcoming Events: VNA Rummage Sale Donations: April 9-27, Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, Far Hills Fairgrounds. For more info: http://bit.ly/vnarummagesaledonations VNA Rummage Sale: May 6, 7, 8, Far Hills Fairgrounds. Fri, Sat 9:30am- 3:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted. For more info: http://bit.ly/thevnarummagesale 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. Upcoming Event: Butter- fly Festival Garden Show & Family Fun Day, May 21, 10am-4pm. Rain date May 22. Family Event. Food & music available. WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB (Formerly Lions Club of warren Meets 2 & 4 Wednesdays of each month, 7pm at Prezzos, Warren. For information, contact Adriane Stewart at 908 768 0264 or email adrianejstewart@aol.com. Upcoming Event: 2016 Annual Lions Expo: Wed, June 15-Sat, June 18, 6-10pm. Warren Township Municipal grounds, 48 Mountain Blvd. For more informa- tion, visit www.warrenlionsclub.org WARREN SENIORS Warren Senior Bus: Runs Wednesdays only. Bus is FREE & available to all Warren Seniors. Must register for seating at least 2 days prior to ride. Call Somerset County Transportation for reservations: 1-800-246- 0527 or 908-231-7115. Use it or lose it. Warren Senior Club: General meeting 1st Wednesday of each month, 11am, Our Lady of the Mount Parish Center, 167 Mt. Bethel Road, lower level. NOTE: May meeting will be held at Warren Library, 10:30am. New members welcome (must be 55). For information, call Mary Ellen Florey 732-469-4771. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: Meets 4th Wednesday of every month, 11am, Annex Room, Warren Courthouse. ALL senior citizens residing in Warren Township are invited to meetings. For information, call Betty Grossweiler at 908-755-7029 or email bgrosslane@gmail.com. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit www.warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda. 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