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“LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 WARREN TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Annual Antique & Classic Car Show: Sunday, September 11, 9am-3pm. Behind Warren Township Municipal com- plex. Free admission & parking, dona- tions appreciated. For more info, visit www.warrennjcarshow.org 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: Members’ Non-juried Exhibition: Through Saturday, Sept 3. Judge: Serena Bocchino. “Mel Leipzig - Friends and Families”: Sept. 16 - Oct. 29, curated by Donna Gustafson, PhD. Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Sept. 16, 6-8pm. 2016 International Juried Exhibition: Thursday, Nov. 10-Friday, Dec. 23. Con- sists of 2 & 3 dimensional work in all media. Juror: Jonathan Goodman. Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10, 6-8pm. Upcoming Art Activities & Events : Fall Art Classes & Workshops. Sept. through Dec. All ages. Spirits in the Night: Friday, October 21, 6-10pm. Walk-around tast- ing of NJ distilled spirits & craft beers. Food & live music. 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: Three Generations of Art Glass - Vandermark Merritt Studios: Thursday, September 1 - Sunday, Octo- ber 30. Over 100 pieces from their 44 year history available in one place. Rare Wildlife Revealed - The James Fiorenti- no Traveling Art Exhibition: Tuesday, Novem- ber 1 - Saturday, January 14, 2017. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for informa- tion 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. Vol- unteer/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. COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively afford- able housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Shar- ing housing 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 THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG The residents of Watchung & surrounding com- munities are invited to join. Meetings held at var- ious locations. First Wednesday of the month, 11am, September thru June. For membership info, visit www.thegardenclubofwatchung.org or call 908-754-5766. Fall Fundraiser “A Scentsational Night”: Thursday, October 13, 7- 9, Saint Mary’s Stony Hill, Watchung. Create your fragrance, under the guidance of Sue Phillips, innovative owner of “The Scentarium” in NY. $50.00/person, after September 13, $60.00/person. For fur- ther information email:gardenclub2016@aol.com 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 inter- nationally. Meets monthly. For more infor- mation, 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@Jewish- Family Svc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@Jewish- FamilySvc.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. Wednes- days, September 15, October 19, November 16. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, 7-9pm, September 7, November 2. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six 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, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Devel- opmental Challenges: Group meets monthly. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of chil- dren 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/298wMOMS ClubofWarrenNJ For more information, please 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. Upcoming Event: Welcome Coffee Evening Social, Wednesday, October 12, 6-8pm, Bernards Township Library. 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 & loca- tion. 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 Mill- town Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or resi- dents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their prob- lem 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 impair- ments. 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 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 WARREN SENIORS Warren Senior Bus: Runs Wednesdays only. Bus is FREE & avail- able 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 infor- mation, call Mary Ellen Florey 732-469-4771. Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: Meets 4th Wednes- day 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 informa- tion and meeting agenda. 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 Butterfly Paperweight Vandermark Merritt Studios Mel Leipzig Peregrine Falcon by James Fiorentino “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online