The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition June/July/August 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 42 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 THE ARTS THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibit June 17 – August 27, 2022 Opening: June 17, 6-8pm Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale Judge: M’Kina Tapscott, Executive Director, Artworks, Trenton’s Visual Arts Center FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Theater in the English Barn - “Cobb” by Lee Blessing– presented by Lord Stirling Theater Company June 17, 18, 24, 25, 7:30pm, June 19, 26, 4pm. To purchase tickets, visit our website or farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com Art, Photography, and Guitar Classes – Held through the year. Visit our website for class descriptions & to register. Summer classes will be held in July & August. Art Show in the Farm House - Garden State Watercolor Society’s Small Works Exhibit: June 12 – July 17; Reception July 17, 2 - 4pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBIT: Sojourning through the Seasons, Jim Rodgers Through June 30, 2022 CLUBS & SERVICES BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meets fourth Tuesday of the month January-May, October, November. Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design, & conservation. Programs open to visitors 11am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome! For more information, attend a meeting or join the club email: bwtrgardenclub@ gmail.com visit us at bridgewatergardenclub.org or Facebook.com/BridgewaterGardenClubofNJ BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. 908-725-8020. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm for in-person activities. Some virtual activities & programs are still being offered via Zoom. Participants must be Bridgewater senior residents 55 & above. Questions? Contact Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov or call the senior center. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) Non-profit that has been helping the community with FREE programs & a variety of counseling services for over 30 years to get grant money for down payment & closing costs. To register for upcoming certificated webinars or for housing help, please call 908-4460036 or visit cjhrc.org. Upcoming Virtual Workshops 2-Day Homebuyer Workshop: July 26 & July 28, 5:30-8pm. 2-Day Virtual Homebuyer Workshop: September 19 & September 21, 5:30- 8pm. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information and/or to join a meeting email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual via zoom & on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes formation of social ties within the international community, provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held September – June with presenters & wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies. For more info visit ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES “Linked” Online 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 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 Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, July 6, August 3, Sept 7, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, 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 & sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) 120 Finderne Avenue, Box 7, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-725-5430; cell: 908-342-6143; www.literacysomerset.org Volunteer trained tutors help adults in Somerset county learn to read, write, & communicate in English. FREE VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON program offerings: One-to-One Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Virtual training provided fall, winter, & JUNE – JULY - AUGUST 2022 Cherry Blossoms by Jim Rodgers, 12" x 16", oil on panel

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