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Warren-Watchung Community Calendar
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WARREN TOWNSHIP & WATCHUNG GREEN TEAMS 5th Annual Regional Green Fair, April 25, 10am-10pm, Rain Date May 2, Parking lot, Warren Municipal Complex, 46 Mountain Blvd. For Green Fair updates visit warrennj.org or watchungnj.gov or Facebook.com/ warrengreenteam. For additional info contact Laura Mandell at green.nj.laura@gmail.com o r 908-334-9221. THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, 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 Exhibits: Spring/Summer Classes: (Ages 5-teens) All lev- els of expertise. Special Spring workshops offered. Visit ccabedmin- ster.org or call the office at 908-234-2345 to register. Camps: (Ages 5- teens) All levels of expertise. Registration available online. Additional information at ccabedminster.org. 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: Lee W. Hughes (1931- 2014), Selected Works for sale from Private Collections, April 1-25, New York Academy of Art-Alumni Exhibition, May 1-30, BernARTsville Art Walk & Artist’s Reception, Fridays, April 3, May 1, 6-9pm. 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, 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 Upcoming Performances: Classicals at the Circle: The Elysian Ensemble, Saturday, April 11, 8pm. Cellist Sam Magill, flutist Lucian Rinando & harpist Elaine Christy. Marty Eigen’s Beacon Hill Jazz Band, Saturday, April 18, 8pm. Improvables Family Show (ages 10 & up), Saturday, April 25, 8pm. JaZZ in the Gallery: Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub, Saturday, May 2, 8pm. Featured Performance: Steve Kunz- man, Saturday, May 9, 8pm. Classicals at the Circle: Sophia Agra- novich, Saturday, May 30, 8pm. Upcoming Exhibits: Heinz W. Otto Gallery - Student artists from Watchung Hills Regional High School, Lower Gallery - A Painter, a Sculptor & a Cabinetmaker Walk Into a Bar... - Artworks by Daniel Gordon, April 4-28; reception, April 19, 1- 4pm, Heinz W. Otto Gallery - Contemporary Art Group, May 3-31; opening reception, May 3, 1-4pm. 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 welcome. For infor- mation, call 908-757-6566 or email watchung- gclub @optonline.net. U pcoming Event: Beekeep- ing, presented by Pier Guidi, Wednesday, May 6, 1pm, St. Mary’s Stony Hill Church, Murray Hall, 125 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. 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 w ww.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 a t www.holisticmoms.org f or upcoming meeting topics and dates! For more information about HMN and our local chapter, please contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or hmn.somer- setcountynj@gmail.com or vis it 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@JewishFamilySvc.org, A dmin@ JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: JFS 35th Anniversary Celebration: A Special Evening to Honor Our Founders, Past Presidents & Our Distinguished Benefactors, Susan & Steven Darien, Nancy L. & Arthur E. Lee & Betty & Arthur Roswell, May 7, 6:30pm, Raritan Valley Country Club. For more information about how you can support this event please call 908 725-7799 or email jstarr@jewishfamilysvc.org. 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 infor- mation or to register contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or Y2L@Jewish- FamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. April 15, May 13, June 10. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, April 1, May 6, 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 & 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. 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 t o jwcofsh@yahoo.com o r 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. MOMs CLUB WARREN, WATCHUNG, GREEN BROOK Monthly meeting, play groups, activities & Moms’ night. New members always welcome! For information please visi t www.meetup.com/ MOMs-Club-of-Warren-Watchung-and-Green-Brook or contact Kelly Surbrug at ksurbrug@yahoo.com, 9 73-650-1388. 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 o r visit www.nncwhnj.org RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET AND HUNTERDON COUNTIES Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County Helpline, 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. 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. 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. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Warren Township Chamber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month, 8am for breakfast, networking & presentations from experts in vari- ous industries. Locations TBD. All are welcome! For more information about this event & the Chamber call Evan Tornquist, Chairman at 908- 541-0404. T H E Ar T S C lub S And S E rV I C E SPAGE 102
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