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“Linked” OnlineaC T i v i T i e s
T H e ar T s
ARTSEE
ARTsee Open Studio Tour:
Saturday & Sunday,
September 24-25, 12-5pm. Sixth annual artists’ stu-
dio tour throughout Bernardsville & Basking Ridge.
View a variety of art on display and for sale.
FREE.
For more information, visit
www.ARTseeTour.comFARMSTEAD ARTS
450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, 07920.
Wheelchair accessible. For more info, visit
www.farmsteadartscenter.org oremail admin@
farmsteadarts.orgor call 908-636-7576
Upcoming Events:
Art Show and Sale: “Barn
Views,”
through September 18, Sunday 1-4pm,
Monday-Wednesday 10am-1pm. A show con-
taining dual elements of history & contemporary
farm-related art. Highlighting history of Bernards
Township’s English Farm & the Kennedy-Martin-
Stelle Farmstead.
HISTORIC CHESTER
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Upcoming Events:
44th Annual Fall Craft Show,
Saturday & Sun-
day, September 10, 11, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine). Municipal Field &
Perry Street, Chester. Admission: $5/ person. $1 off single admission
with a copy of this ad! Children under 12, FREE. No pets allowed.
Chester Food Fest 2016 - Soup & Chili Contest,
Saturday, October 15, 12-3pm,
Perry Street, Chester. Culinary tasting event.
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3rd Annual Harvest Celebration,
Saturday & Sunday, October 15, 16, 10am-5pm.
Rain or Shine. For more info, visit
www.ilovechester.comRIDGE OAK SENIOR HOUSING
One Day BAZAAR:
Friday & Saturday, October 28, 29, 9am-3pm,
150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge. All raffle proceeds benefit the
VNA of Somerset Hills, Bernards Twp Police & the Basking Ridge
First Aid Squad. Rain or shine. FREE. For more info, call 908-221-
0266 or visit,
www.ridgeoak.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. Consists of 2 & 3 dimensional work in all media. Juror: Jonathan Goodman. Open- ing 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 tasting of NJ distilled spirits & craft beers. Food & live music. THE JACOBUS VENDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park), Bedminster 07921 Upcoming Programs: Pre-registration required. Regis- ter online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator Taryn Bossert Nie at 908-396- 6053 or tnie@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museum open 1- 4pm. Bedminster Charities Fall Fest: Saturday, September 10, 12-5pm. Hayrides throughout River Road Park. Open House: Sunday, September 11. Museum Open 1-4pm Create a Topiary Workshop: Sunday, September 25, 2-3pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appoint- ment. Upcoming Events: Three Generations of Art Glass - Vandermark Merritt Studios: Thursday, September 1 - Sunday, October 30. Over 100 pieces from their 44 year history available in one place. Rare Wildlife Revealed - The James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition: Tues- day, November 1 - Saturday, January 14, 2017. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@ verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 9am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcoming new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Becca Mathew at becca@bvillechamber.com or visit our website at www.bernardsvillechamber.comBERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB
A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, providing
scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, Bernards Café
& Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more
information, contact Spencer Wissinger at 908-766-4456.
THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS
Group of diverse women who take an active interest in civic & social welfare of Som-
erset Hills Community. To join, visit
www.thebonafidesofsomersethills.org oreck
www.facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. Business meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, Sept-
June, 10 am, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Lib-
erty Corner.
Upcoming Events:
Tricky Tray,
Friday, November 4, St. James RC
Church Chapel Hall, 184 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge.
COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Sharing 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.orgDA VINCI SOCIETY
A social & business networking club
offering a host of unique opportunities to
gather among friends, colleagues &
even family with the ability to meet some of the most influential people in the area
who have an affluent reach.
DaVinci Society Business Networking meeting:
Last
Thursday of each month. For more info, visit
www.DaVinciSociety. CLUB or call
646-543-9250.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB
Cultural and social activities connecting women who
have lived or are living internationally. Meets monthly.
For more information, visit,
http://www.ifcnjandny.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless other- wise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamily Svc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group set- tings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self-exploration & interpersonal con- nections. Email Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training pro- gram over 3 evenings. Call 908-725-7799. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Wednesdays, 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 Developmental Chal- lenges: 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. 6 sessions.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 orsee us at
www.facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of
Somerset Hills, NJ.
PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS
All local and surrounding towns’ residents 55+ are invited to join our monthly meet-
ings held 4th Monday of the month (except July, August, December). Refreshments
12:30, meeting 1pm, Peapack Gladstone Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Pea-
pack. Any questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377.
Future Meetings:
Septem-
ber 26th, October 24th,November 28th. Cathy Krauser, Visiting Nurse, present at
each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss health issues.
Bus Trips:
Thursday, October 20, Doolan’s, Spring Lake,
“Old Time Rock & Roll.”
Wednesday, November 16, Jersey Dreamers, Brownstone, Patterson,
“Home for
the Holidays.”
Monday, December 5,
Christmas Luncheon,
Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking
Ridge.
NEW MEMBERS ARE NEEDED & WELCOME!
ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE
“Service Above Self” meets every Tuesday, 7:47am for break-
fast at Olde Mill Inn. 225 US Hwy 202, Basking Ridge, 07920.
Evening meeting held once a month. Call before attending.
Contact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for more information or
visit
www.bernardsvillerotary.org. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewa- ter 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 emai complete description of their prob- lem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Fri- day 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volunteers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us Trans- portation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Upcoming Events: Take Control of Your Health-Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: Sep- tember 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, 9-11:30am. Helps individuals with chronic conditions and/or their caregivers learn to manage &improve their own health. Pre-registration required. FREE. Helen Vasko Discussion Group: Tuesday, Sept 6, 10:30am. Women Justices of the United States Supreme Court, Trish Chambers: Wednes- day, Sept 14, 10:30am. Classic Songs From Classic Films Part 2, Gordon James: Friday, September 16, 10:30am. Basic Genealogy, Maureen Wlodarczyk: Tuesday, September 20 10:30am. Tai Chi Demonstration Class, Liz Mitchell: Tuesday, September 27,10am. FREE. Nutrition Program, Cheryl Komline, RD: Wednesday, Sept 28, 10:30am. Helen Vasko Discussion Group: Tuesday, October 4, 10:30am. Floral Arranging Workshop, Bernardsville Garden Club: Wednesday, Oct 5, 10:30am. Niagara Program, Kevin Woyce: Friday, Oct 14, 10:30am. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop pub- lic speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, noon, 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 impairments. State wide organiza- tion, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three loca- tions in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fit- ness, 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.orgWARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS
NETWORKING GROUP
(formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group)
Networking group for professional women from all industries &
sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & expe-
riences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month
12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road,
Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP
through
Meetup.comWebsite
http://www.meetup.com/Warren- Ladies-Lunch/C lub s and s e rv i C e s
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Organizer
“Linked” Online Butterfly Paperweight Vandermark Merritt Studios Peregrine Falcon by James FiorentinoStill Standing Oil on Board
by Terri Fraser
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