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“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 THE ROTARY CLUB OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS 14th Annual Berkeley Heights Rubber Ducky Festival: June 3, 12-4pm, Passaic River Park soccer fields, 151 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. For more informa- tion call Hal Daume at 908-447-6290 or Linda Sausville at 908-447-8266. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Warren Township Chamber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month, 8am at Warren Municipal Court for breakfast, networking & presentations from experts in various industries. All are welcome! For info about the Chamber, call Evan Tornquist, Chairman at 908-561-9160 or visit www.warrenchamber.com 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 Annual Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale: June 23-September 7. Opening Reception , Friday, June 23, 6-8pm. 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: Studio 7 Summer Show - Celebration of Stu- dio Glass and Paintings: Through August 26. Artist Reception: June 2. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer 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, Saturday, 10am-3pm. Volunteer/non-profit organ- ization. Offers art exhibitions, live music perform- ances, comedy & improv, & classes in drawing, yoga & Zumba. For more information, visit www.WatchungArts.org AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & 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: June 10. No meetings in July & August. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358- 7167, Mon-Fri, 2-8pm or email, autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Road, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@cslal.com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to regis- ter for all programs. COOPERATIVE SENIOR HOUSING 59 West End Ave, 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 units offered in Warren Township in beautiful ranch homes. For infor- mation, please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org 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. For membership info, visit www.thegardenclub ofwatchung.org or call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living internation- ally. 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 informa- tion 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: JFS Men’s Health Awareness Program: Sunday, June 4, 10 am, Wilf Cam- pus for Senior Living, 350 DeMott Lane, Somerset. Community Program addressing the issue of Men’s Health. Presenter: Arthur Feldman, M.D. F.A.C.S. For more information or to register, contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. JFS Annual Meeting: Wednesday, June 7, 7pm, Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ. For more information, contact 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & 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. Wednesdays, June 14, July 12, Aug 16. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6. 7-9pm. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have recently experi- enced the loss of a spouse. Contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799. 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. MOMS CLUB OF WARREN PO Box 4541, Warren, NJ 07059, http://bit.ly/298wMOMSClubofWarrenNJ. For more information, contact Carolyn Bolcar at carolynbolcar@optimum.net NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS 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. Always looking for new members. Club offers various activities & social events: monthly meetings - call for time & location. For information 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, Bridge- water 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 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 impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across NJ. 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 Fit- ness, 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 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: Wagner Farms Festival of Nature: Saturday, July 15 (rain date Sunday July 16), 11am-4pm. Adults & children, $20 per per- son.Family Ticket for 2 adults & 2 children, $65. 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. 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 Gross- weiler 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. WARREN TOWNSHIP LION’S CLUB Meets 2 & 4 Wednesdays of each month, 7pm at Prez- zos, Warren. For info, contact Adriane Stewart at 908- 768-0264, email adrianejstewart@ aol.com or visit www.warrenlionsclub.org. WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP Networking group for professional women from all indus- tries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of indus- tries & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednes- day each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Tav- erna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Web- site 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 screenings. Open 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, Warrenbrook Golf Course, 500 Warrenville Road. Accessible to individuals with disabilities. For information call 908-753-9440, email chalker@co.somerset.nj.us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/senior.html WATCHUNG HILLS COIN CLUB Meets 1st Tuesday of each month 7:30pm at Union Village Methodist Church, 1130 Mountain Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. For information, call Pete Doelger at 732-469-0446. WATCHUNG SENIORS CLUB 55+. Regular meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September to June,11am, Firemen’s Exempt Hall (lower level, handicap accessible), 57 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. Refreshments, guest speakers, bus trips, pizza party, picnic in June. Join us! For more information, call Tony at 908-756-6954 or Madelyn at 908-561-1932. WATCHUNG-WARREN ROTARY CLUB Meets every Wednesday, 12:15pm at Brightview Senior Living, 57 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren. For more information about club, call Bob Aznar at 908-755-8724 or email at rara1055@optonline.net aC T i v i T i e s T H e ar T s C lub s and s e rv i C e s The Reef by Doug & Travis Merritt “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Karen Swartz Organizer