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www.theconnectionsnj.com “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online 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. Con- sists 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 tast- ing of NJ distilled spirits & craft beers. Food & live music. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and by appointment. Upcoming Events: Three Generations of Art Glass - Vandermark Merritt Studios: Thursday, September 1 - Sunday, Octo- ber 30. Over 100 pieces from their 44 year history available in one place. Rare Wildlife Revealed - The James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition: Tuesday, November 1 - Saturday, January 14, 2017. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com AUTO IMMUNE GROUP Face to face support group for patients with Autoimmune Disease, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. Group meets second Saturday of each month, 2-3:30pm, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton Conference Room, Somerset Campus, Somerville. Upcoming Meetings: October 8 (Guest Speaker to teach about Restorative Yoga. Requires RSVP via email or text due to limited seating), November 12, December 10. Visit www.autoimmunegroup.com for more information or to make a donation via Pay Pal, 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 Center, 455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome! Upcoming Events: “Beach Boys” Tribute Show: Monday, Sept 12. Depart 9:15am to Tropicana, Atlantic City. Arrive 8pm. Cost/person $55. Woodloch Resort –“Oktoberfest”: Thursday, October 20. Depart 8:30am. Arrive 6pm. Cost/person $73. Hershey “Sweet Lights”: Wednesday, November 16-Thursday No- vember 17. Times listed on itinerary. For reservation & additional information, please call Ruth Hentz at 908-722-1926. 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 quieter recreation, bridge, poker, knit- ting, 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. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) 600 First Ave, Raritan. Provides low & moderate-income individuals & families with free housing info & group educational programs. Housing counselors available to assist clients Mon-Fri during normal business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org & click on group programs for information or to register. All programs are FREE. Upcoming Events: First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Saturday, September 24, 10am- 2:30pm, Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset. Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program: Thursday, October 20, 5:30-9pm. CJHRC office, 600 First Avenue, Raritan. Learn how to budget & start saving. This program is a pre-requisite for the CJHRC Savings Match Program. Applications accepted on a first come first serve basis. Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program: Tuesday, November 15, 5:30-9:30pm, Peapack Gladstone Bank, 500 Hills Drive, Bedminster. Ongoing Programs “Make Your Move-A Guide to Homeownership” Online Home- buyer Education Program: Combination of face to face & web- based homebuyer education for potential homebuyers. “eHome America” Online “Spanish” Homebuyer Education Pro- gram: Combination of face to face & web-based homebuyer edu- cation in Spanish. Certificate Course. “In-Person Counselling”: Free counseling for Rental, Pre-Pur- chase, Foreclosure/Delinquency, Affordable Housing Options & Post Purchase. THE CHELSEA AT WARREN 274 King George Rd, Warren NJ 07059, 908-903-0911, Email: MVarnerin@cslal. com, www.chelseaseniorliving.com. Please call to register for all programs. COOPERATIVE HOUSING 62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively af- fordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Sharing housing offered in Bridgewater & Warren townships in beau- tiful ranch homes for individuals & couples. BRAND NEW UNITS OPEN IN WARREN! For information please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living inter- nationally. Meets monthly. For more infor- mation, visit, http://www.ifcnjandny.com JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@Jewish- Family Svc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or www.jewishfamilysvc.org Upcoming Programs: Yearn to Learn (Y2L): Interactive learning experiences for retirees in local group settings, promoting stimulating group interaction, self- exploration & interpersonal connections. Email Y2L@JewishFamily Svc.org. Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: 9-hour orientation & training program 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: Wednesday, November 2, 7-9pm. Free & open to the community. Bereavement Group: Six session group for those who have re- cently 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 Devel- opmental Challenges: Group meets monthly. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of chil- dren with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. 6 sessions. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset County. Current program offerings: student- centered one-to-one tutoring; English Conversation Groups; English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes; and US Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided. Fall training begins September 22. To become a tutor, to register for services, or to find more information, please visit www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS of- fering 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 or see us at www.facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somer- set County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or residents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly, Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Rd., Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, ext. 223. Private, nonprofit agency serving peo- ple affected by domestic abuse in Som- erset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. The Resource Center of Somer- set has changed its name to Safe+Sound Somerset. We continue to envision a world where domestic abuse is not tolerated. Visit our new website www.safe-sound.org. 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866- 685-1122. Upcoming Events: The Purple Purse Challenge: September 28 - October 29. Make a donation to Safe+Sound Somerset for the domestic abuse victims. Candlelight Vigil: Thursday, October 6, 7pm, North Plainfield Com- munity Center, 614 Greenbrook Rd, North Plainfield. In support of domestic abuse victims. Annual Gala: November 3, 6pm, Stone House at Stirling Ridge, 50 Stirling Rd, Warren. For more info, visit www.safe-sound.org. THE ARTS CLUBS AND SERVICES “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Butterfly Paperweight Vandermark Merritt Studios Mel Leipzig Peregrine Falcon by James Fiorentino “Linked” Online