HISTORIC CHESTER
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (HCBA)
Upcoming Holiday Events:
Win a Holiday
Shopping Spree in Historic Chester, NJ
through December 15.
Dickens’ Carolers,
Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14, 21,
12:30-4:30
pm.
FREE Horse and Carriage Rides,
Sundays,
December 1, 8, 15, 1-4:30pm.
Sculpted Ice Works Carving Out
Festive Works of Art,
*
Rain, Snow or Shine* Saturday, December
7, 11
am-4pm. For a detailed schedule of events, contact Kathy
Barbieri at 908-879-2900 or visit www.ilovechester.com
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OF THE SOMERSET HILLS
(
THSSH)
Upcoming Event:
Somerset Hills
Holiday House Tour,
Sunday,
December 15, 12-5pm (Rain or
shine). Six distinct residences show-
casing historic preservation, custom
interior design and creative holiday
décor. More information about the tour homes can be found at
www.thssh.org. Ti
ckets $30–must be purchased by December 4.
Mail your check payable to: THSSH, P.O. Box 136, Basking Ridge,
NJ 07920. NOTE: A stamped, self-addressed, legal size envelope
must be included with check. Please make sure check includes
your name, address and phone number where you can be
reached.
Event may not be appropriate for children under 12 years
of age.
For more information about this event, THSSH, and volun-
teer opportunities call 908-221-1770 or visit our website
www.thssh.org.
THE CENTER FOR
CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)
2020
Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ
07921, 908-234-2345.
Upcoming Event:
Exhibit: Annual Juried Exhibition
through
December 14. Thirty-four works of art selected by juror John Yau.
For information and gallery hours, contact Elie Porter Trubert,
Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabed-
minster.org or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at
www.ccabedminster.org
STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY
Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road,
Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tues-
day-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment.
Upcoming Events:
Seasons,
Oil Paintings by
Gerry Heydt through November 30.
The Raritan
River-Our Landscape, Our Legacy,
Paintings by
twenty New Jersey artists, December 1-28.
BernARTsville Art Walk and Reception,
Friday,
December 6, 6-9pm.
Joint Exhibit Bernardsville
Library, Reception,
Friday, December 6, 6-8pm.
The Art of the Game,
watercolor paintings by
James Fiorentino, January 5 - March 1, 2014.
Artist Reception,
Friday, January 10, 6-9pm. Contact
owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365,
pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com
A.A.R.P. SOMERSET HILLS CHAPTER #5275
The American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) holds
meetings the second Friday of the month, First Presbyterian
Church of Bernardsville, 321 Mine Hill Road (Route 202),
Bernardsville, 9:30am. New members welcome. Contact Flo Cox
at 908-696-8651 for further information.
BASKING RIDGE BRIDGE CLUB
Meets every Tuesday evening 7pm, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,
Finley Ave., Basking Ridge. If interested, please contact Sandy at
973-543-6218
or Liz at 973-543-7906 to get the details and to sign
up to play.
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
Nancy McLure
at nancymclurebcc@gmail.com or
visit our website
at www.bernardsvillechamber.com.
Upcoming Event:
Holly Days,
Saturday, December 7, 4pm, Olcott Square, Bernardsville.
4:15
pm
Yultide Carolers,
4:30
pm
SANTA ARRIVES!!!
,
Tree Lighting,
Reading - The Night Before Christmas.
Visit our website for more
information www.bernardsvillechamber.com
THE BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB
Meets third Tuesday of the month at members’ homes. Prospec-
tive members can call Kay Paragano at 908-766-9354 or visit
bernardsvillegardenclub.com for more information.
Upcoming
Event:
How to Create Your Own Glass Terrarium,
Tuesday, Jan-
uary 21, 9:30am. Call for location.
BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB
A non-profit organization working towards building a better com-
munity, providing scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets
every Tuesday at 6:30pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook
Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more
information, contact Spencer Wissinger at 908-766-4456.
BERNARDSVILLE ROTARY
Meets every Tuesday at 7:47am for breakfast at The 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 bernardsvillerotary.org.
CHESTER GARDEN CLUB
Upcoming Meetings:
Propagation Speaker:
Nicki Graf, Manag-
er, Rutgers Floriculture Greenhouses.
Your Carbon Footprint
Speaker:
Laura Knipmeyer,
Club Member’s Favorite Flowers
and Plant Exchange:
February 6, 11am, Chester Library, 250
Main Street, Chester, 908-879-7612.
HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN)
OF SOMERSET COUNTY
A national non-profit organization connecting parents and individ-
uals interested in holistic health & green living. Celebrating its 10th
anniversary! Meets monthly at Bridgewater Library, 7pm. All are
welcome, not just Moms!
Upcoming meetings:
Tuesday, Decem-
ber 10:
Annual Holiday Gathering,
Tuesday, January 14:
Self-
Care through Self-Acupressure,
Regina Rosenthal, PT. No prior
experience needed! For more information about HMN and our
local chapter, please contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or
pmalangi@yahoo.com or
vi
sit www.holisticmoms.org.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET,
HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES
150-
A West High Street, Somerville, N.J. A non profit, non sectari-
an social service agency serving the tri-county area. Unless other-
wise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact
Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFam-
ilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.JewishFam-
ilySvc.org.
Upcoming Programs:
Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed:
9-
hour orienta-
tion and training program over 3 evenings.
Café Europa:
A social group for Holocaust Survivors.
December
18,
January 15, February 12.
Job Seekers Support Group:
Wednesdays, December 4, Janu-
ary 8, February 5. Free of charge and 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 and communication skills for teens
on the Autism spectrum.
Social Club:
For Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Devel-
opmental Challenges.
Group meets monthly.
Sibling Support Group:
Peer Support for brothers and sisters of
children with special needs.
Parent Support Group:
Peer Support for parents with a special
needs child. Group will meet for 6 sessions.
PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS
All local and surrounding towns’ residents 55+ are invited to join
our monthly meetings held 4th Monday of the month (excluding
July, August, December), 1pm, Peapack Gladstone Municipal
Building, 1 School Street, Peapack. New members and guests
welcome.
Note:
Laura Cummings, Visiting Nurse, is present at
each meeting to take blood pressure and discuss health issues.
Upcoming Events:
Christmas Luncheon,
Monday, December 2,
Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge. Any questions call Mary Ann Rinal-
do at 908-234-0884.
Next monthly meeting:
January 27, 2014.
SOMERSET COUNTY
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER
202
Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open
Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm.
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 informa-
tion about the Center and programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-
3435.
Transportation available to center from this area.
All pro-
grams begin at 10:30am unless otherwise noted.
Kidney Health:
December 4.
Christmas Party:
December 11.
The Life & Music of George Gershwin:
Dan Colodner, December 16.
The Pine Barrens of New Jersey:
January 3
SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Toastmasters International is a worldwide non-profit organization
which helps develop public speaking presentation and leadership
skills. Meets every Wednesday from 12pm at Somerset Hills
YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge. For more information
please contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit our website
speechmeisters.org.
SWIM, INC.
Provides free water exercise
for adults with muscular
impairment. Three locations
in Somerset County:
Somer-
set Hills YMCA,
Basking
Ridge, contact Paul Kiell,
908-230-3581,
Somerset Val-
ley YMCA,
Bridgewater, con-
tact Joyce Cauda, 732-302-
2537,
HRC Fitness,
Hillsbor-
ough, contact Angela Horan,
908-399-3097.
Accepting new participants and seeking volunteers
to assist. For additional information on SWIM, Inc. visit website at
www.swim-inc.org or
call the Bridgewater office at 908-685-0040.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF SOMERSET HILLS
200
Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180.
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somer-
set Hills
offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday between
10
am and 3pm. Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For infor-
mation about the Day Center, vi
sit www.visitingnurse.org.
Caregiver Support Group (FARE):
Bridgewater Group
-
Meets
2
nd 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 infor-
mation and 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 vi
sit www.visitingnurse.org.
Bereavement Group:
Support group for all individuals who are
grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For informa-
tion, directions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext.
118.
You may leave a voice message.
WARREN LADIES LUNCH GROUP
Networking group for professional women from all industries and
sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries and experi-
ences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday of each month at
12:30
pm, Water & Wine Ristorante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung,
07069.
Lunch is prix fixe at $25 per person. Please go to Meetup.com
and search for Warren Ladies Lunch Group, join and RSVP.
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