The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Dec 2019-Jan 2020

theconnectionsnj.com Community Calendar . NOVEMBER - december - january , PAGE 78 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedmin- ster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Tru- bert, Executive Director at 908- 234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: 2019 International Juried Ceramic Exhibition, Juror Garth Johnson, through December 21. REPRESENTING – Artwork of the CCM Fine Art Faculty curated by Kevin Smith, January 17 – March 7; Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 6-8 pm. W. Carl Burger and James Kerns curated by Wes Sher- man, January 17 – March 7; Opening Reception: Friday, January 17, 6-8pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for informa- tion at 908-963-0365, pskj- p a l m e r @ v e r i z o n . n e t , studio7artgallery.com . FREE parking on site. Upcoming Event: Small Works for the Holidays – Through December 28; Reception December 6. AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group. Meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson/St. Barn- abas Health University Hospital, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, in Hamilton Conference Room. We also accept patients with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guest speakers several times a year! For more information visit autoimmunegroup.com Upcoming Meet- ings: Saturdays, December 14, January 11, February 8. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358- 7167 (2pm-7pm). THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more information go to: info@friendsoftheshelter somerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. 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. To learn about us, visit our face- book page. For membership info, call 908-754-5766. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived interna- tionally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, & provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit 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 & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: 3rd Annual Soup for the Soul - November 17, SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, Program aims to raise awareness about food insecurity for seniors aging in our community & raise funds to help them afford more nutri- tious food. Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal connec- tions. 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. December 18, January 15. Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, December 4, January 8. Free of charge and open to the community. Expanding Horizon Programs: 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 twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sis- ters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets every Monday & Tuesday, Watchung Library 1- 5:30pm. Open House. Knowledge of game required. Con- tact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com for more info. NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB OF WATCHUNG HILLS Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill & Green Brook. New members always welcome. Inter- est groups meet monthly for Bunco, Book Club, casual dining, knitting & crocheting & for social events like wine tasting, Soup & Chili Night & a Spring Social. For more info, call Shelley Molnar at 908-580-0671 or email molnarnj@gmail.com . Look them up on MeetUp. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESI- DENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/ Mahjong & much more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. 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 speechmeisters.org THE TOWNE CLUB Woman’s social organization. Annual fundraiser benefits the rescue squads of Summit, New Providence & Berkeley Heights. Luncheons & meetings held in September, Octo- ber, December, March & May. New members welcome. For more information contact 908-464-2643 or email: smbittman@ gmail.com. Next Luncheon Meeting: December 3, Primavera, 1080 Valley Rd, Stirling - Seniors Sing & Sing Along. 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 Trans- portation 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 Library. ALL senior citizens residing in Warren Township are invited to meetings. For information, call Betty Grossweiler at 908-755-7029, email bgrosslane@gmail.com or Mary Ellen Florey at 732-469-4771. Upcoming Event: Annual Holiday Party, December 4, Forest Lodge, Warren. For all Warren Seniors . $15pp; send checks made payable to: Warren Township to Linda Kerney, 28 Aggie Lane, Warren, NJ 07059. 3 Dinner choic- es are: Roast Beef, Chicken Francaise, Sole stuffed with Crab Meat. NOTE: You must call Linda at 732-640-0718 with your food choice. WARREN TOWNSHIP Township Committee meets monthly. Call 908-753-8000 or visit warrennj.org for infor- mation and meeting agenda. WARREN TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Warren Township Chamber of Commerce meets 4th Thursday of the month, 8am, 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 warrenchamber.com THE ART S CLUB S AND S ERV ICE S “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Color Blind Triple Stacked Box by Paul F. Morris Brass and Clementines by Janet Cuniffe-Chieffo Oil on Copper, 6" x 12" “Linked” Online