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THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)
2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921, 908-234-
2345. Upcoming Event: Exhibit - Romantic Realism,
through February 16, Artist’s Discussion - Mel Leipzig,
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6pm. Admission $10, free for mem-
bers of The Center. Youth Art Month, March 1-25. Grades
6-12 displayed March 1-10, closing reception March 10,
Grades K-5 displayed March 15-24, Open House March
24. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday-
Saturday, 9am-3pm. Closed Sunday and major holidays.
For further 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 appoint-
ment. Upcoming Events: Different Strokes,
featuring current work by Charlie Churchill,
through Feb. 23, Living Large, large Paintings
by the Artists of Studio 7, March 1-April 27,
BernARTsville Art Walk-Artist Reception, Fri.,
March 1, 6-9pm. Art on Fire, April 3-27,
BernARTsville Art Walk-Artist Reception, Fri.,
April 5, 6-9pm. H ot Glass Blowing
Demonstration, Sat., April 20, all day, Vandermark Merritt Studios. Contact
owner, Kathleen Palmer for more information at 908-963-0365,
pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com
WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER
18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069, 908-753-0190. Gallery hours:
Wednesday-Friday 12-3pm, Saturday by appointment. Upcoming Events:
February 2013 Call to Artists: Upper Gallery: Bindia Puri - Things People
Do, Lower Gallery: Ryan Bivens - Solo Show. Contact Arts Center about entry
information.
Artist Reception, Upper and Lower Galleries: Sunday, Feb. 3,
1-4 pm. Free of charge.
“Jazz in the Gallery” ImpresaRIO Concert: Rio Clemente, The
Bishop of Jazz, Friday, Feb. 8, 8 pm. $18 in advance, $22 ($20
for WAC members, $10 for students) at the door.
“NJ IDOL 2013” - Auditions: ( Ages 15-29) Saturday, Feb. 9, Noon-6 pm.
Contact Arts Center about entry information.
Family-Friendly Improv: The Improvables, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8pm. All tickets $8.
Special Event - 1st Annual Watchung Hills Regional High School Video
Showcase: Friday, Feb. 15, 8pm. Tickets: $15 Adults, $8 Students.
“Classicals at the Circle”: The Olsen Duo, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8pm. Upper
Gallery. $16 in advance, $20 ($18 for WAC members, $10 for students) at
the door.
“NJ IDOL 2013” - Semi-Final Day 1: Friday, Feb. 22, 8-10pm. Tickets: $15
limited seating available. All information available at WatchungArts.org.
“NJ IDOL 2013” - Semi-Final Day 2: Saturday, Feb. 23, 8-10pm. Tickets:
$15 limited seating available. All information available at WatchungArts.org.
“NJ IDOL 2013” - Finals: Saturday, March 2, 8-10pm. Tickets: $15 limited
seating available. All information available at WatchungArts.org.
Artist Reception, Upper and Lower Galleries: New Art Group, Sunday,
March 3, 1-4pm. Free of charge.
Adult Improv: The Improvables, Saturday, March 9, 8pm. All tickets $8.
“Jazz in the Gallery”: Marty Eigen’s Beacon Hill Jazz Band, Friday, March 15,
8pm. $16 in advance, $20 ($18 for WAC members, $10 for students) at the door.
Kenny White, Jonathan Spottiswood & Amy Correia: Saturday, March 16,
8pm. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
“Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute”: Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory, Saturday,
March 23, 8pm. $16 in advance, $20 ($18 for WAC members, $8 for stu-
dents) at the door.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
All registration forms can be downloaded at www.WatchungArts.org
Children’s Art Program: Drawing Enrichment Workshop, Winter 2012-2013:
Thursdays, 4:30-6pm, February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14 (10 weeks). Spring
2013: Thursdays, 4:30-6 pm, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21 (8 weeks)
Painting Enrichment Workshop, Winter 2012-2013: Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm,
February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 (10 weeks), Spring 2013: Thursdays,
4:30-6 pm, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 (8 weeks).
Yoga: Through Tuesday, April 9.
For more information visit our website at www.watchungarts.org or email
wacenter@optonline.net. Sign up to receive email blasts. Follow us on
Facebook & Twitter.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF METUCHEN
Worried about keeping your home warm for the winter? Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Metuchen is accepting applications for the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through April 30, 2013. Call 908-
333-2271 or visit us at 92 East Main St. Suite 406, Somerville, Monday-Friday
9am-4pm to see if you qualify.
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 $64,000 per year). Housing offered in Bridgewater and
Warren townships for individuals and couples. NEW CONSTRUCTION! For
more information please call 908-526-8130 or visit www.chchousing.org.
GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG
Club meets first Wednesday of the month at 11:30am in various loca-
tions in Watchung area. Active youth program. New members always
welcome. For more information, call 908-757-6566 or email us at
watchunggclub@optonline.net.
THE GARDENERS OF WATCHUNG HILLS
Meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm, Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 725 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights (corners of Plainfield and
Mountain Aves.) Guests welcome. Always looking for new members. For
more information, contact Barbara Troianello at 908-322-6248 or
jbtroy@verizon.net.
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,
7pm. All are welcome, not just Moms! Upcoming meetings: Birth & Disease,
Monday, Feb. 4, Seed Swap & Gardening Gathering, Monday, Mar. 4, for gar-
deners of all levels. For more information about HMN and our local chapter,
please contact Parvathi at 908-203-1422 or email pmalangi@yahoo.com or
visit www.holisticmoms.org.
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. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or
Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org for more information or to register for upcom-
ing events below.
Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in
being matched with families seeking support and information from a caring
home visitor or with seniors who are often isolated, lonely and eager for cog-
nitive stimulation, will receive orientation and training through a 9-hour pro-
gram over 3 evenings. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at JFS
Call 908-725-7799 or Email: Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
JFS is Recruiting for Summer AmeriCorps Positions: A commitment to
national service that will challenge you to put your skills and ideals to work
while helping others. Stipends and educational grants provided. For more
information please contact Career Services Coordinator, Elise Prezant, 908-
725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors: March 13, April 17.
Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org for more
information.
Job Seekers Support Group: A group for active job seekers. Free of
charge, open to the community. Wednesdays, March 6, April 3, May 1.
Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org to register.
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 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Social Learning Group: 10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses
on social, relationship and communication skills for teens on the Autism
spectrum. For more information please contact 908-725-7799 or
Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or
Developmental Challenges: Group meets monthly. For more information
contact 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers and sisters of chil-
dren with special needs. Meet other siblings who have similar experi-
ences in a relaxed at atmosphere. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or
Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child.
Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with fami-
lies of special needs children. Group will meet for 6 sessions. Contact JFS at
908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
LION’S CLUB OF WARREN
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 7:00pm, Chimney Rock Inn,
342 Valley Road, Gillette. For more information contact Neal Drasin at 908-
410-6325 or email neal@drasin.com.
MOMs CLUB, WARREN, WATCHUNG,
GREEN BROOK
Monthly meeting, casual get-togethers, play groups and activities. New
members always welcome! Please call or visit www.meetup.com/ Moms-
club-of-Warren-Watchung-and-Green-Brook or 201-574-6934 or email
ChristaAtkins26@hotmail.com for more information.
NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS CLUB OF
WATCHUNG HILLS
Social club for women living in Warren, Watchung, Long Hill and Green
Brook. Always looking for new members. Club offers various activities and
social events: monthly meetings - call for time and location, interest groups -
Bunco, book club, trips, social events - Fall Kick Off Party, wine tasting,
Spring social, Candlelight dinner in December. For more information or to
join call Laura Merizio, 908-490-0140 or ajmlam4@aol.com or visit
www.nncwhnj.org.
NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS OF
SOMERSET HILLS
A social organization. All residents welome to attend. Upcoming Event:
Welcome Coffee, Thursday, March 7, 6:30pm, Clarence Dillon Library, 2336
Lamington Road, Bedminster. For more information visit us at
www.NNSHClub.Org & on Facebook www.Facebook.com/Newcomers and
Neighbors of Somerset Hills NJ or call Sharrel at 908-234-9393 or Carol at
908-470-1015.
RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF
SOMERSET AND HUNTERDON COUNTIES
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, 310 Milltown Road,
Bridgewater. Open 9am-12 Noon. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-
526-6293. Residents can also make phone inquiries to 908-788-1735, or
bring samples to the Helpline office at 314 Route 12 County Complex,
Building #2, Flemington. The Master Gardener Helpline office is open 9am-
12 Noon Monday-Friday; Monday and Wednesday afternoons 12:30-3:30pm.
SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB
A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking
presentation and leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday from 12:00-
1:00pm 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 Rd., Basking Ridge –
Mondays, noon
Fellowship Village, 800
Fellowship Rd, Basking Ridge
– Wednesdays, 11am
Somerset Valley YMCA, 601
Garretson Rd., Bridgewater –
Wednesdays, 10am and 1pm.
All three chapters accepting
new participants and seeking
volunteers 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 Borysewicz, 732-271-5129. For additional information on
SWIM, Inc. visit their 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.
Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills
offers free tours of its program rooms, dining facilities, personal care space
and outdoor garden Monday through Friday between 10am and 3pm.
Please call Maria (908) 766-0180 x 260. For more information about the Day
Center, visit www.visitingnurse.org.
Caregiver Support Group (FARE): Bridgewater Group - Meets 2nd
Wednesday of every month. Location: The Chelsea in Bridgewater across
from the Green Knoll Grill Time: 6-7:30pm. Light snacks and beverages
served. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group
- Meets the 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Center of the
Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills in Basking Ridge, Time: 1:30-
3pm. Light snacks and beverages served. 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 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month,
from 10:30am to 12pm at the VNA of Somerset Hills. For more information,
directions, or to register, please call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You
may leave a voice message.
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