THE BOOKWORM
99
Claremont Road, Bernardsville.
Upcoming Events:
Book Signing Event -
Basking Ridge author Tara Lazar will be signing copies of her children’s
book
The Monstore,
June 20, 3:30pm.
FIND WALDO BERNARDSVILLE,
month of July. Participating Bernardsville retailers will be hiding “Waldo” in
their stores. Contact The Bookworm at 908-766-4599 or thebookwm@ aol.com
for more information. Visit BookwormBernardsville.com and Facebook.com/
BookwormBernardsville.
COLONIAL SPRINGFEST AT THE
JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE
Sunday, June 9 (Rain or Shine),11am, Jacobus
Vanderveer House, River Road Park, 955 Route
202/206,
Bedminster. Free. Visitors encouraged
to bring food in recyclable basket or container,
along with blanket or lawn chairs. For more
information, phone 908-212-7000 or visit
www.jvanderveerhouse.com.
THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)
2020
Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ
07921, 908-234-2345.
Upcoming
Events:
Opening Reception - Annual
Members’ Exhibit & Children’s Book
Illustration Exhibit,
June 21, 6pm.
Annual Members’ Exhibit and Chil-
dren’s Book Illustration Exhibit,
June 21-August 24. Summer Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. For
information, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at (908) 234-2345,
ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit The Center for Contemporary Art
online at ccabedminster.org.
STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY
A fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road,
Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery
hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and
by appointment.
Upcoming Events:
The
Shore The Way We Knew It, Oil Paint-
ings by Mary Ann Viola,
June 2-29,
BernARTsville Art Walk and Artist
Reception,
Friday, June 7, 6-9pm.
All the
artists of Studio 7
(
including Paintings,
Art Glass, Painted Glass Lighting and
Bronze/Glass Sculpture),
July and
August. 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.
Upcoming Events:
June 14,
Washington Headquarters
by Gordon
Thomas Ward. Contact Flo Cox at 908-696-8651 or President, Edith Caval-
uzzo at 908-766-3075 for further information.
BASKING RIDGE BRIDGE CLUB
Basking Ridge Duplicate 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.
BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB
Club encourages gardening, preservation of trees, birds, wildflowers and
contributes to beautification of community. New members welcome! For
more information call Agnes Bailey at 908-340-4099 or sunnyb21@opton-
line.net or visit brgcnj.com.
Upcoming Event:
90
th Anniversary Luncheon
,
June 12, 10:30am, Fair Winds at Basking Ridge Country Club. Open to pub-
lic. Visit brgcnj.com for more information.
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.bernardsville
chamber.com.
Upcoming Events:
Sounds Around Town,
June 7, (rain date
June 8), 5-9pm.
Tastes of Bernardsville,
October 17, The Olde Mill Inn.
BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB
A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, pro-
viding scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday at
6:30
pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New mem-
bers 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. Contact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for
more information.
Upcoming Event:
Third Tuesday Dinner Meeting.
Any-
one interested in learning about Rotary or a Rotarian interested in doing a
make up. Evening meeting held once a month. Call before attending.
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
220
Main St. Chester. Accepting donations for upcoming August Peach Fes-
tival. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at the Church
daily June 22-July 20. Drop off hours: 9am-8pm. For more information about
needed items, please call the Church office at 908-879-5091.
HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN)
OF SOMERSET COUNTY
A national non-profit organization connecting parents and individuals inter-
ested in holistic health & green living. Meets monthly at Bridgewater Library,
7
pm. All are welcome, not just Moms! For information about HMN and our
local chapter, pleasecontact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or email pmalangi@
gmail.com or visit www.holisticmoms.org and Find us on Facebook- Holistic
Moms Network: Somerset County.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET,
HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES
A non profit, non sectarian social service agency serving the tri-county area.
150-
A West High Street, Somerville, N.J. Unless otherwise noted, for infor-
mation or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-
7799
or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or
www.JewishFamilySvc.org.
Upcoming Programs:
Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed:
9-
hour orientation and
training program over 3 evenings.
Café Europa:
A social group for Holocaust Survivors.
June 19, July 17,
August 14.
Job Seekers Support Group:
Wednesdays, June 5, July 10, August 7. Free
of charge and open to the community.
Bereavement Group:
Six session group for those who have recently expe-
rienced 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 Developmen-
tal 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.
JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS
Civic organization serving the communities of Warren, Bernardsville, Bask-
ing Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone, Bedminster. Monthly meetings.
New members always welcome. For more information email: jwcofsh@
yahoo.com or “Like” us on Facebook.
NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS
OF SOMERSET HILLS
A social organization. All residents welome to attend. For more information
visit us at www.NNSHClub.com & on Facebook www.Facebook.com/New-
comers and Neighbors of Somerset Hills NJ or call Sharrel at 908-234-9393
or Carol at 908-470-1015.
PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS
All local 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.
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pcoming Events:
Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee on
Delaware, Pa. Lunch at Shawnee Inn, June 6,
How to dispose unused med-
ication,
July 24,
Picnic,
July 11. For more information call Lina Calabrese
908-234-2377.
SOMERSET COUNTY
SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER
202
Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday
9:30
am-3:30pm.
All
seniors welcome to participate in all of our activities.
Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Vol-
unteers always wanted for
Meals on Wheels
Program. For more information
about the Center and its programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435.
Transportation available to center from this area.
Upcoming Events:
Programs begin at 10:30am unless otherwise noted.
Helen Vasko Discussion Group, FREE Blood Pressure Screenings:
June
4,
July 2, August 6.
George Mariner Maull presents Hallelujah: Handel’s Messiah:
June 5.
Cooking for One Program:
June 7.
The Importance of Exercise as We Age:
June 11.
Protecting Your Money From Scams & Investment Fraud:
June 12.
Taiko Drums Performance by Kenny Chin:
June 14.
Free Hearing Screening and Educational Presentation:
June 18.
Balance & Safety Program:
June 19.
Stress Management:
June 21.
Total Brain Workout:
June 26.
Jazz Appreciation Workshop Series, Gordon James:
June 28, July 26
(
Finale).
Internet Safety for Seniors:
July 11.
Keeping Your Mind Sharp:
July 16.
How to Get Yourself Published Lunch & Learn, Alice Dinizo:
July 18,
12
pm.
Emergency Preparedness:
July 23.
Geneology - Trace Your Roots Lunch & Learn:
August 14, 12pm.
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 www.speechmeisters.org.
SWIM, INC.
Provides free water exercise for adults with muscular impairment. Three
locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, Fellowship Village,
Basking Ridge and Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater.
Somerset Hills YMCA,
104
Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge - Mondays, noon.
Fellowship Village,
800
Fellowship Road, Basking
Ridge - Wednesdays, 11am.
Somerset Valley YMCA,
601
Garretson Road,
Bridgewater - Wednes-
days, 10am and 1pm.
Accepting new partici-
pants and seeking volun-
teers to assist. Please
contact: Somerset Hills
YMCA, Paul or Benita Kiell
908-781-1703, 908-230-
3581
or paulkiell@ comcast.net. Fellowship Village, Rosemary Goodman 908-
647-0435, 201-294-9415
or rojerryg99@ yahoo.com. Somerset Valley YMCA,
Joy Tsuzuki, 908-722-8164, Mariana Antos, 908-393-6992, Margery Bory-
sewicz, 732-271-5129. For additional information on SWIM, Inc. visit their web-
site 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.
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills
offers free tours of its facilities Monday-Friday between 10am and 3pm.
Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For information about the Day Center,
visit www.visitingnurse.org.
Caregiver Support Group (FARE):
Bridgewater Group
-
Meets 2nd
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 Cen-
ter of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge,
1:30
pm. For information 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 visit 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-
12
pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, 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 all sizes.
Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries and experiences. Group
meets for lunch first Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm, 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.
WEST MORRIS JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB
Upcoming Event:
Fiesta Fundraiser,
June 7, 7:30-11:30pm, The Geary Res-
idence, 300 Mountainside Road, Mendham. Open to everyone. Tickets: $60
per person - mail a check to: WMJWC, PO Box 74, Mendham, NJ 07945. For
more information email: mendhamjuniors@gmail.com.
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