The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Sept 2020

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 38 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 EVENTS THE ARTS THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bed- minster, NJ 07921. For infor- mation, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabed- minster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org . Up- coming Exhibits: Here and Now, September 11 – De- cember 12, Curated by John Yau&WesSherman.Exhibit celebratespresent-dayart- ists that are shaping contemporary visual arts making an impact now&hoping to influence futuregenerations. Virtual Opening Reception & Curator Talk via Zoom : Friday, September 11, 6pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER NOTE: Until it is safe to re-open, Farmstead Arts Center will be offering online art classes & ex- hibits. Outdoor events are being planned (with social distancing). Check our website www.farm- steadartscenter.org for up-to-date class informa- tion & to register. Virtual Art Classes will be held via Zoom through the end of the year. Virtual Art Exhibits will be held on our website www. farmsteadartscenter.org . We look forward to seeing you at the historic Kenne- dy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) in the future. For more in- formation email us at admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576 . STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernards- ville, 908-963-0365. studio7 artgallery.com. NOTE: Fall 2020-Studio 7 is open. Hours: wednesday-saturday,10-4. Call Kathleen to make an appoint- ment to insure social distanc- ing. The Best of Studio 7 . CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP “Linked” Online NOTE: Due to coronavirus, face-to-face meetings at hospital are currently suspended. Video format for upcoming meetings is being considered. If interest- ed, please email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com to be put on the list to receive more information as it becomes available. Check website for more info or call Joanne at 908-358-7167 (2pm-7pm). BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. P.O. Box 6692, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, January-May, October, No- vember, Somerset County Library, North Bridge Street & Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, land - scape design & conservation. Programs open to visi- tors at 10:30am following monthly business meeting. New members welcome. Contact Membership Chair at 908-704-1209 or President at 908-722-2997 for more information & visit bridgewatergardenclub.org or email bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com. BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon, Bridgewater Senior Cen- ter, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! Bridgewater residents only . BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater. NOTE: Due to the covid-19 pandemic, center is CLOSED until further notice. Check Bridgewater Township website for updated announcements about when center will re- open. Center is offering v irtual classes such as Dance Fitness, Weights, & Strength Training to encourage the importance of staying fit. To help strengthen cog - nitive faculties, virtual Brain Games offered every Fri- day so participants can enjoy social interactions while simultaneously engaging long & short term memory, quick thinking, & multi-tasking skills. Also offered are presentations on health & wellness, music therapy, & home organization. If you are a Bridgewater se- nior resident & would like to participate in our virtual classes, reach out to Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@ bridgewaternj.gov stating your name & email address. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER Non-profit volunteer organization committed to serv - ing those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emer- gency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds raised benefit Safe+Sound Somerset , a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign nation- al women currently residing in United States & American women who have lived inter- nationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, forms social ties within the international commu- nity, & provides a place to share mutual experienc- es through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings cur- rently being held via Zoom. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES “Linked” Online 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless other- wise noted, for information or to register for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@Jew- ishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor sup- porting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orien- tation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Sur- vivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, October 7, November 4, December 2. Free of charge & open to the community. Relaxation Group: Learn & practice stress reduction exercises (stress busters) In FREE weekly ZOOM meeting & phone calls. Attendance limited . For more information or to register please contact Debra Rim- mer at Debrar@jewishfamilysvc.org & leave your name, phone#, reason for joining. Untitled (After Johannes Vermeer) by Evan Halter Early Morning at Lord Stirling by Ann Stoeber, Oil on Linen, 24" x 36"