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THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information and gallery hours, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org Upcoming Activities: Summer Classes: (5 years-teens) All levels of expertise. Camps: (5 years-teens) All levels of expertise. Register online or call 908-234-2345. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Pastel Society of New Jer- sey 10th Anniversary, through June 30, Joint exhibit with Studio 7 & Wallflowers Gallery. BernARTsville Art Walk Reception, Friday June 5, 6-9pm. Art in the Ballpark, Friday, July 10, 6pm. Game Time, 7:05pm, TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater, NJ. Featuring On-Site Painting demonstrations, Autographed Giclee’s of ball- park by James Fiorentino, Caricatures by Charlie Churchill, Fireworks Display. Event benefits Bernardsville Volunteer Fire Company & First Aid Squad. Call gallery for discounted tickets to the game. Best Of Studio 7, including Gary God- bee, Albert L. Bross, Jr (1921-2013), Lee W. Hughes (1931-2014), Gerry Heydt, James Fiorentino, Stanley Yeager & many more. July 1-August 29. Contact owner, Kathleen Palme for information 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 please call, email WACenter@ optonline.net, or visit the continually updated web- site at www.watchungarts.org COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUS- ING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Housing offered in Bridge- water & Warren townships in beautiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS JUST OPENED IN WARREN! For more information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Club meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 11am in various locations in Watchung area. Active youth program. New members always wel- come. For information, call 908-757-6566 or email watchunggclub @optonline.net. GARDENERS OF WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM (formerly Gardeners of Watchung Hills) Meets 4th Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 725 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights (corners of Plainfield and Mountain Aves.) Guests welcome. Always looking for new members. For information, contact Barbara Troianello at 908-322-6248 or jbtroy@verizon.net www.wfafnj.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.somersetcountynj@gmail.com or visit www.holisticmoms.org. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND 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@JewishFam- ilySvc.org, Admin@ JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retired per- sons in small, local group settings, promoting stimulating group inter- action, self exploration & interpersonal connections. For more informa- tion or to register contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or Y2L@JewishFam- ilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. June 10, July 15, August 12. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, July 1, August 5, 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 f or Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Develop- mental Challenges. Group meets monthly. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers and sisters of chil- dren 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. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Civic organization serving communities of Warren, Bernardsville, Bask- ing Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone & Bedminster for more than 80 years. Member General Federation of Women’s Club. Meets once a month alternating between day & evening meetings to accommodate members. New members always welcome.For more information email to jwcofsh@yahoo.com or like us on Facebook. LION’S CLUB OF WARREN Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 7pm, The Stone House, Warren. For information, contact Neal Drasin at 908-410-6325 or email neal@drasin.com. Upcoming Event: 2015 Annual Lions Expo, Wednesday, June 10-Satur- day, June 13, 6-10pm each evening, Warren Township Municipal Grounds, 48 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Fireworks, Saturday night! Admission $2, Kids under 5 FREE. Wrist band every night. For more information visit www.warrenlionsclub.org or call Anthony Franchini at 908-334-9304. MOMs CLUB WARREN, WATCHUNG, GREEN BROOK Monthly meeting, play groups, activities & Moms’ night. New members always welcome! For information please visit www.meetup.com/ MOMs-Club-of-Warren-Watchung-and-Green-Brook or contact Kelly Surbrug at ksurbrug@yahoo.com, 973-650-1388. 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 infor- mation 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 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 & leader- ship skills. Meets every Wednesday noon at Bask- ing 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 fif- teen 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 McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hillsborough, 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 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 griev- ing the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, direc- tions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You may leave a voice message. 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. 2015 Farmers’ Market is moving! New location: Center of Warren, 46 Moun- tain Blvd., in front of Warren Municipal Complex, Thursdays 3-7pm, June 18 - September 24. A variety of locally grown fruits & veg- etables, all natural meats, award winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, fresh pasta & sauces, Italian specialties includ- ing gluten free, local wines, cupcakes & pies, nuts, pickles, fresh flowers, local honey, and much more are available. WARREN LADIES LUNCH GROUP Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Prix Fixe lunch $25 per person. Please go to Meetup.com & search for Warren Ladies Lunch Group, join and RSVP. 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. 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 Flo- rey 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. T H e ar T s C lub s and s e rv i C e sPAGE 90
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