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FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL
ANIMAL SHELTER (FOSRAS)
Upcoming Events: Volunteer Orientations , 1st Saturday of
every month, 1pm, Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100
Commons Way, Bridgewater (near Police Department and
next to Kidstreet Park, Hanlon Dr). Bow Wow Luau Fundrais-
er, Thursday, June 13, Basking Ridge Country Club, 185
Madison Road, 6-8pm, Advance tickets $55; $65 at the door.
Adopt-A-Shelter - Cat Adoption Day, Saturday, June 29,
Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way; FOS-
RAS Yard Sale, Mid-Sept., at The Shelter, 100 Commons Way;
Heart and Sole Dog Walk, Sunday, Oct 13. For more infor-
mation about these events and to confirm dates, times and
locations, please visit http://www.fosras.
THE CENTER FOR
CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)
2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedmin-
ster, NJ 07921, 908-234-2345.
Upcoming Events: Opening
Reception - Annual Members’
Exhibit & Children’s Book
Illustration Exhibit, June 21, 6pm. Annual Members’ Exhibit
and Children’s Book Illustration Exhibit, June 21-August 24.
Summer Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. For infor-
mation, 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 Morris-
town Road, Bernardsville, 908-
630-9770. Gallery hours: Tues-
day-Saturday 10am-4pm and
by appointment. Upcoming
Events: The Shore The Way
We Knew It, Oil Paintings by
Mary Ann Viola, through June
29, 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 Cavaluzzo at 908-766-3075 for further information.
BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CENTER
455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs avail-
able to residents of Somerset County. Either pick up a calen-
dar or go online to www.bridgewaternj.gov and click the link.
Like to jazz dance? Try out for a spot with The Bridgewater
Roxies. Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or 908-575-8021.
BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB
Meets every Tuesday, noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455
Somerville Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Lan-
gel, Bridgewater Senior Center, 908-725-8020. New members
welcome!! Upcoming Event: Day Trip - Riverlady Cruise, 3
hour cruise with lunch, visit Delicious Orchards July 25, $70.
For more information call Ruth Hentz (908) 722-1926 or
Cleone (908) 203-0797.
CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING
RESOURCE CENTER, (CJHRC)
600 First Ave., Raritan. Provides low and moderate-income
individuals and families with free housing information and
group education programs. Housing counselors available to
assist clients Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org and click on group
programs to register. Upcoming Events: Step by Step Pre-
Purchase Homeowner Education Program, Tuesday, June
11, 5:50-9:30pm. Program will be held at CJHRC office, 600
First Ave, Raritan. FREE. Homeowners – Things you Should
Consider, July. Location TBD. FREE. “Make Your Move-A
Guide to Homeownership” Online Homebuyer Education
Program. New on-line pre-purchase program. Step by Step
Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program, Tuesday,
September 24, 5:50-9:30pm. Location TBD. FREE.
COOPERATIVE HOUSING
62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. GREAT
HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-
profit organization offering quality, affordable housing
for seniors 62 and above and making less than
$58,000 per year (couples up to $66,000 per year).
Housing offered in Bridgewater and Warren town-
ships for individuals and couples. NEW UNITS OPEN-
ING IN WARREN! For more information please call
908-526-8130 or visit www.chchousing.org.
HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN)
OF SOMERSET COUNTY
A national non-profit organization connecting parents and
individuals interested in holistic health & green living. Meets
monthly at Bridgewater Library, 7pm. 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 information or to register for pro-
grams, 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 ori-
entation 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, July 10, August
7. 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 informa-
tion contact Jeanne Lankin at 908-725-7799.
Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sun-
days, focuses on social, relationship and communication
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 spe-
cial needs child. Group will meet for 6 sessions.
JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF
SOMERSET HILLS
Meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm usu-
ally at the Ridge Oak Senior Center Clubhouse, 150 Man-
chester Drive, Basking Ridge. Please check website for
changes in meeting locations. For more information log on
to www.gfwc.homestead.com or email the club at jwcofsh@
yahoo.com.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF
SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC)
LVSC promotes adult literacy throughout Somerset county with
student-centered one-to-one tutoring, ESL classes and English
conversation groups. Volunteer tutors always needed. To learn
about upcoming ESL classes, tutoring, or to volunteer visit our
website www.literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430.
MARTINSVILLE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1949 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836, 732-
356-1326. Join us for morning Worship Service each Sunday
at 10am.
RESOURCE CENTER OF SOMERSET
427 Homestead Rd., Hillsborough 08844-1400, (908) 359-
0003, ext. 223. Private, nonprofit agency serving people
affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides
emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults and
children. Free of charge. For more information, please visit
www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org, or call 24 hour hotline:
866-685-1122.
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF
SOMERSET & HUNTERDON COUNTIES
Rutgers Cooperative and Extension Office of Somerset Coun-
ty Helpline, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater open 9am-Noon,
Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-
6293 press option 4 or residents can bring a sample of their
problem to the office on Milltown Road.
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 of our 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 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 other-
wise noted.
Helen Vasko Discussion Group, FREE Blood Pressure
Screenings: July 2, August 6.
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, 12pm.
Emergency Preparedness: July 23.
Geneology - Trace Your Roots Lunch & Learn: August 14,
12pm.
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
“At the Beach with Nana”
by Mary Ann Viola. Oil Painting.