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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH 300 Union Avenue, Somerville, Good Shepherd’s Liv- ing Nativity, Saturday, December 12, 5 & 7pm, out- doors on church lawn. Annual event with actors & live animals. Refreshments served in church after each 20 minute performance. FREE. For more information, visit www.gslutheranchurch.org or call 908-685-1660. NORTH BRANCH REFORMED CHURCH (NBRC) Ministry of Music & Worship Arts, NBRC Youth Drama Club pres- ents, Wrapping All the Way, Sun- day, December 6, 4pm, 203 Rte. 28, Bridgewater. Please join us!!! FREE Admission!!! Reception fol- lowing. Visit www.nbrc.com for more information. 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 Activities: Exhibits: Wishful Intentions, lobby installation by Artist Katie Truk through Decem- ber 12; 2015 International Juried Exhibition, of two- & three-dimensional work in all media, through Decem- ber 12, Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday & Satur- day, 9am-3pm; An exhibition by John Reinking; Dal- las Piotrowski: Selected Works; Nature, January 9- February 20, 2016. Event: It’s All About You, an evening of food, drink, friends, shopping & YOU! December 3, 6-9pm. Tickets $25, purchase on line at ccabedminster.org. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tue-Sat. 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Holiday Show -new works by all Stu- dio 7 artists; BernARTsville Art Walk, Friday, December 4, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon. net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTOIMMUNE GROUP Face-to-face support group for patients with Autoim- mune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets first & third Satur- days each month, 2-3:30pm, Hamilton Conference Room, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Som- erset in Somerville. NOTE: We can now accommodate up to 10 members via computer! Group is volunteer run & free of charge. Upcoming meeting: December 5 (last meeting of 2015). Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via PayPal or call Joanne at 908-358-7167, Mon-Fri., 2-8pm, or email: autoimmunegroup@hotmail.com. BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Cen- ter, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908- 725-8020. New members welcome! BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs available to residents of Somerset County. Exercise, for those who want to get fit, dance aerobics, tap. For qui- eter recreation, bridge, poker, knitting, billiards and tai chi. Computer classes too. Either pick up a calendar or go online to www.bridgewaternj.gov and click the link for Senior Citizen’s Calendar. Like to jazz dance? Try out for a spot with The Bridgewater Roxies. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High St., Somerville, N.J. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for pro- grams, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ Jewish FamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilyvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retired persons in small, local group settings, pro- moting stimulating group interaction, self exploration & interpersonal connections. For more information or to register contact JFS or Y2L@JewishFamilySvc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9- hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. December 16, January 13, February 17. Job Seekers Support Group: Wednesdays, December 2, January 6, February 3, 7-9pm. Free of charge & 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 commu- nication skills for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental 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. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to all area resi- dents offering a variety of activities including book dis- cussion, wine tastings, Bridge & Bunco games, dining out, day trips, community service & more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exer- cise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with fifteen chapters across New Jersey. Three locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, 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.org WARREN 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 & experiences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ris- torante, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & lunch reservations a MUST & must be confirmed through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/ Warren-Ladies-Lunch/. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Celebrating 25 Years! Non- profit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & education services for women, men & children. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual violence & cancer screen- ing programs. Visit zufallhealth.org for more informa- tion & call for an appointment. Se halba Espanol. Good As New Shop for Treasures: 136 East Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Join us for our 2nd Anniver- sary! Unique boutique offering gently used furniture, clothing for women, men & children. Donate & shop Thursdays 10am-6pm, Fridays 10am-5pm, third Wednesday & Saturday of each month 10am-5pm. Visit www.goodasnewnj.com. All pro- ceeds benefit the essential mission of Zufall Health. AC T I V I T I E S T H E AR T S C LUB S AND S E RV I C E S “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Drunken Landscape by Master Dan Hsu Chinese Brushstroke on rice paper 40" x 23" Karen Swartz Organizer