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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: MOVIS - By Line: Art group from Princeton through June 11. 2015 Solo Exhibition Award: Naomi Campbell & Jim Perry. Members’ Non-juried Exhibition: June 24-September 3. Opening Reception: Friday, June 24, 6-8pm. Upcoming Activities: Summer Adult Classes: June through August. All levels. Summer Art Camps: (Ages 5-15) June 27-August. Weekly. 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: Paintings, Art Glass and Bronze: June 1- August 27. BernARTsville Art Walk Reception: June 3, Friday, 6-9pm. Wel- coming New Artist Andrea Gianchiglia. 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. For more information, visit www.WatchungArts.org THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Rd, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to register for all programs. Upcoming Events: Independent Living Open House Saturdays, June 4, 11, 19, 25, 11am-2pm. 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 GARDENERS OF WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM Meets 4th Wednesday of each month, 7pm, West- minster Presbyterian Church, 725 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights (corners Plainfield & Mountain Aves.) Guests welcome. Always looking for new members. For information, visit www.wfafnj.org. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living interna- tionally. Meets monthly. Upcoming meet- ing: June 8. 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 information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFami- ly Svc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 1, 7pm. Shimon & Sara Birn- baum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-explo- ration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.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. June 15, July 13, August 17. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, July 6, August 3. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recent- ly 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, 11:30am-2:00pm. CrossFit Chimney Rock, 1 Chimney Rock Rd., Bldg. 1E, Bound Brook. Individu- als & Teams may participate. Proceeds support Children, Family & Sen- ior Services. MARTINSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1949 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville. Final Worship Service: Sunday, June 12, 2pm. The entire community is welcome to join. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 732-356-1326, email martinsvilleunitedmethodist@hotmail.com or visit www.somersetregionalumc.wordpress.com. 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 Somer- set 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 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 Asso- ciation 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. 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 Seniors Picnic: Wednesday, September 14, 12pm. Pavilion behind the Municipal building. Ticket $5. Plenty of food choices. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753- 8000 or visit www.warrennj.org for information and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Warren Township Chamber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month, 8am for breakfast, networking & presentations from experts in various industries. Locations TBD. All are welcome! For more information about this event & the Chamber call Evan Tornquist, Chair- man at 908-541-0404. 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 information, visit www.warrenlionsclub.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 Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. WARRENBROOK SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER For active adults 60+. Center offers variety of educational, recreational & entertaining activities including wellness programs & health screen- ings. Open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabilities. For infor- mation call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/senior.html T H e ar T s C lub s and s e rv i C e s Trio by Andrea “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer “Linked” Online “Linked” Online