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PALERMO SHOW STABLE

1555A Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster.

2012 Show Dates:

Palermo Summer/Fall

Circuit Finale

Palermo Oktoberfest,

Palermo Jumper Festival

Palermo Winter Festival Opener,

Palermo Winter

, Dec. 1, 2. All shows are open to the public. Free Admission. Classes

offered for all levels of riders. For more information about the shows or the stable,

please call Gretchen Ornia Pacher at 908-719-7500 or visit the stable at

www.Palermo ShowStable.com.

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)

2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921, 908-234-2345. Gallery hours

Monday-Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-3pm.

Closed Sundays and major holidays. For further information, call (908) 234-2345 or

visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/.Contact

Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at (908) 234-2345, etrubert@ccabedmin-

Upcoming Events:

Faculty Show,

through Sept. 8.

Closing reception,

Sept. 7, 6-8pm.

Harry Simon Gallery Show,

Sept. 21-Oct. 27.

Opening reception,

Sept. 21, 6-8pm.

Incognito: A Night of Disguises and Surprises,

Oct. 27, fall house

party in celebration of Halloween.

WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER

18 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069. Phone 908-753-0190 or visit our website

www.watchungarts.org or email us at wacenter@optonline.net for information.

Sign up to receive email blasts and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Gallery

hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-3pm, Saturday by appointment.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday Sept. 8

The Improvables

- Adult performance

Art Reception Opening

for September exhibition

Saturday Sept. 15

Lisa Coppola,

country/rock concert

Sunday Sept. 23

– Kathleen Supova

Saturday Oct. 6

India Classicals

Sunday Oct. 7 Artist Reception

Unique Vision Workshop

and Ross Wagner

Saturday Oct. 13

The Improvables

- Family performance

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY

Chapter House, 14 West Cliff Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. All classes held at 14

West Cliff Street, Somerville. To register, visit redcross.org, select “Preparing and

Getting Trained,” “Take a Class” and enter your zip code or call 1-800-RED-

CROSS. Space is limited - register early. For more information contact Suzanne

Anderson at Suzanne.Anderson@redcross.org or call 908-725-2217 x222.

Upcoming Courses:

Adult CPR/AED:

Wednesdays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Mon., Sept 10.

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED:

Fridays, Sept 28, Oct. 26, Sunday, Sept 30.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED:

Saturdays, Sept 8, Oct 6.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers:

Sept 16, Oct. 14.

Monday, Oct. 15.

Babysitter’s Training:

Saturdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 13.

Cat and Dog First Aid:

Friday, Sept. 21.

Volunteer with the Red Cross:

Orientations will be held at 14 Cliff Street,

Somerville, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, 6:30pm-7:30pm. No registration necessary.

BEE SHARPS OF SOMERVILLE

Square Dance Open House and Lessons.

Meet women and men in your commu-

nity, have fun and socialize every week. Join your peers for modern square danc-

ing lessons taught by our experienced resident caller. Come and try a free square

dance lesson at the Bee Sharps club. Modern & traditional music. Casual dress,

soft-soled shoes. FREE OPEN HOUSE, Mondays, Sept. 10, 24, 7:30-9:30pm,

Adamsville School, 400 Union Ave, Bridgewater. Bring your friends! Lessons held

every Monday, starting Oct. 1. Fee: $4 per session. For more information call 908-

642-5816 or visit http://www.squaredancing.com/beesharps.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

Worried about keeping your home warm for the winter? Beginning Oct. 1, 2012

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen will begin accepting applications for the

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally

funded program that helps low-income households pay for heating costs

(includes: electric, natural gas, oil and other deliverable fuels). Applications accept-

ed until 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. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering

affordable housing for low/moderate income seniors aged 62 and above and mak-

ing $57,000 per year in income. Housing offered in ranch-style homes in Warren

and Bridgewater Townships in comfortable homes with private bedroom and bath-

room. Suites for individuals and couples. For more information 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 locations in

Watchung area. Club is active in beautification projects, field trips, horticultural

workshops, active youth program. New members always welcome. For more infor-

mation, call 908-757-6566 or email us at watchunggclub@optonline.net.

THE GARDENERS OF WATCHUNG HILLS

Men’s & women’s horticultural society with members from 13 regional towns. Members

also active in Community Gardens at Warren Farm. Membership open to anyone inter-

ested in gardening. 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 infor-

mation, 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 interested

in holistic health & green living. Members’ interests include holistic education,

whole foods, organics, natural childbirth, green gardening, cloth diapering, pos-

itive discipline, nutrition, fighting consumerism, Meets monthly at the

Bridgewater Library at 7pm. Each meeting focuses on a different topic with

speakers or open discussion among members. Refreshments are served. All are

welcome, not just Moms! For a list of past and upcoming meeting topics, please

visit our chapter's web site: http://home.homewebs.com/hmnsomersetctynj/. For

more information about HMN call Parvathi at 908-203-1422, 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 upcoming

Discover Gypsy Brahms:

An Afternoon of Music Appreciation with George

Marriner Maull Artistic Director, New Jersey Philharmonic Discovery Orchestra,

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30pm - 5:00pm. $99 per person, $175 per couple. Light

Refreshments, Door Prizes. For reservations, call: 908-725-7799 or email:

Events@JewishFamilySvc.Org. Proceeds fund JFS Programs and Services in the

Breast Health; Promoting Well Being:

Program recognizing October being

Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panel discussion focused on breast health and

overall health and wellness, Oct. 25, 7-9pm, Bridgewater JCC. For reservations,

contact JFS at 908 725-7799 or events@jewishfamilysvc.org.

Prime Time Expo:

Sunday, Nov. 18, 12:00pm - 5:30 pm, Shimon & Sara Birnbaum

JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, 08807. JFS presents an afternoon of infor-

mational and experiential workshops, resources, food, and entertainment. If you

have been retired, are newly retired, or even thinking about retirement, you won’t

want to miss this event! For more information please contact 908-725-7799 or

Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.

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 eager for cognitive stimulation from a friendly home visitor

will receive orientation and training through a 9-hour program over 3 evenings. To

learn more about volunteer opportunities at JFS Call 908-725-7799 or Email:

Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.

JFS is Recruiting for AmeriCorps Positions:

A commitment to national service that

will challenge you to put your skills and ideas to work while helping others. Stipends

and educational grants are 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 - Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14.

Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org for more information.

Job Seekers Support Group:

A group for active job seekers - focuses on strate-

gies and issues affecting a job search. Free of charge and open to the communi-

ty. Wednesdays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or

eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org to register.

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 children with spe-

cial needs. 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 families of special

needs children. Group will meet for 6 sessions. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or

Admin@Jewish FamilySvc.org.

LION’S CLUB OF WARREN

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month 7:00pm at Chimney Rock Inn, 342 Valley

Road, Gillette. For more information, contact Lion Alf Walton at poetesq@gmail.com.

MOMs CLUB OF WARREN AREA

A support group for mothers in Warren, Watchung and Green Brook. Monthly

meeting, casual get-togethers, play groups and activities. New members always

welcome! Please call Christa Morris for more information 908-569-0456 or

ChristaAtkins26@hotmail.com.

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,

social events

- Fall Kick Off Party, wine tasting, Spring social, Candlelight din-

ner in December. For more information or to join call Laura Merizio, 908-490-0140

or ajmlam4@aol.com or visit www.nncwhnj.org.

RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF

SOMERSET AND HUNTERDON COUNTIES

The Rutgers Cooperative and Extension office of Somerset County, 310 Milltown

Road, Bridgewater is open from 9am-12 Noon. 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. Volunteers will be staffing the Hunterdon County

Master Gardener Helpline. Residents can 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 9:00am -12:00 Noon

Monday through Friday; Monday and Wednesday afternoons 12:30-3:30pm.

SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB

A worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presen-

tation 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.speech-

Provides water exercise for adults with

muscular impairment from effects of

MS, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, RA,

ALS, fibromyalgia, joint replacement

surgery or other causes. Three locations

in Somerset County: Somerset Hills

YMCA, Fellowship Village Chapters,

Basking Ridge and Somerset Valley

YMCA, Bridgewater.

Somerset Hills YMCA – Mondays, noon

Fellowship Village – Wednesdays, 11am

Somerset Valley YMCA – Wednesdays, 10am and 1pm.

All three chapters accepting new participants and seeking volunteers to assist.

Anyone interested in either participating or volunteering should contact the follow-

ing: 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, Joyce Cauda,

japc223@optonline.net, 732-718-6153 or 732-302-2537. For additional information

on SWIM, Inc. visit their website at www.swim-inc.org.

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

tours of its program rooms, dining facilities, personal care space and outdoor gar-

den 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 regis-

ter, please call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You may leave a voice message.

Upcoming Events:

Rummage Sale Donations,

Sept. 8-26, 10am-1pm, Far Hills

Fairgrounds. Visit www.visitingnurse.org for more information and donation guide-

2012 Golf Classic,

Sept. 24, Neshanic Valley Golf Course. Benefits VNA of

Somerset Hills home health and hospice services, Adult Day Center and commu-

nity wellness programs. For more information, call 908-766-0180 ext. 140 or visit

www.visitingnurse.org.

Fall Rummage Sale,

Oct. 5, 6, 7, Far Hills Fairgrounds.

Friday, Saturday, 9:30am-3:30pm, Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm. 100% of proceeds

support VNA’s programs and enable VNA to care for those who are uninsured or

underinsured. For more information, visit www.visitingnurse.org.

WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM

197 Mountain Avenue, Warren, NJ. Non-profit organization aims to provide envi-

ronmental and horticultural education to children and adults through the develop-

ment of plant life in a beautiful, natural setting. For more information on the

Arboretum, visit http://www.wfafnj.org.

Third Annual Brite Nites Halloween,

Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 19-21, Oct. 26-28, 7:00 -

9:00pm. Black Hat Café for drinks and treats. Space is

limited, ticket reservations recommended. Adults $10,

children & seniors $7, children under 3 free. Purchase

tickets online at: www.wfafnj.org.

is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are

interested in volunteering, send an email to volunteer@

wfafnj.org. Annual Wagner Farm Arboretum Holiday

, four weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 30-

Sunday, Dec. 23, 10am-5pm Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-4pm Sundays, Wagner

Farm Arboretum. Cash or checks only. Proceeds from the Holiday Boutique sup-

port the Arboretum in its expansion of gardens and educational programs. For

more information, visit www.wfafnj.org or call (908) 350-7383.

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.

WARREN SENIORS

Warren Senior Bus

: Runs Wednesdays and Fridays only. Bus is FREE and avail-

Warren Seniors. Must register for seating at least 2 days prior to ride.

Call Somerset County Transportation for reservations: 1-800-246-0527.

Warren Senior Club

: General meeting 1st Wednesday of each month at 11am at

Our Lady of The Mount Parish Center, 167 Mt. Bethel Road, lower level. Bingo at

9:30am. New members welcome (must be 55). For more information, call Mary

Ellen Florey 732-469-4771.

Warren Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

: Meets the first Wednesday of every

month at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church at 9:30am. ALL senior citizens

residing in Warren Township are invited to meetings.

Upcoming Event:

ALL SENIORS

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 12noon.

$5/person, Pavilion behind Municipal Complex. Senior bus available for

transportation. For more information call Betty Grossweiler at 908-755-7029 or

email bgrosslane@gmail.com.

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