The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Apr/May 2025

COMMUNITY CALENDAR April • May 2025

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network of interfaith congregations & community partnerships. We welcome new houses of worship & volunteers to join our network in providing the most basic needs to households who are struggling in Somerset County. IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE collective giving. The collective giving model enables us to combine the donations of many women to award meaningful grants to local nonprofits. Members represent a mosaic of backgrounds, occupations, experiences, priorities, & interests. Together, we prove that the power of one woman multiplied by many equals an impact that can change lives. Upcoming events: Big Give/Annual Awards Meeting -Wed., June 11, 6:30-9pm. Birchwood Manor, Whippany. For details, please email info@impact100gardenstate.org. Founded in 2013, we were inspired by the growing national trend in women’s veterans. Drives held year-round with many Somerset County businesses participating. April, 1 2025-Annual Easter Food & Essentials Drive, “Feed Our Heroes” runs through May 1, 2025. For further info, visit i4v.org. Comments or questions? Email info@independenceforveterans.org or contact: Mrs.Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign-born women currently residing in the US & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes social ties within an international community, and provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held Sept– June with presenters & a wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mahjong, Bridge & more. More info at ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ. For information or to register for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Upcoming Programs: Stand Up for JFS 45th Anniversary Gala : Sun., April 6, 12PM Martinsville, NJ. Join us for an afternoon of laughter celebrating our 45th Anniversary. More info. & tickets available at jewishfamilysvc.org/45. Volunteers Needed : Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor or with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support; will receive orientation and training. Learn more by calling or emailing admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed : JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking LSW/LCSW therapists. Hybrid work style & flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Visit JewishFamilySvc.org. Café Europa : A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Call or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Job Seekers Success Group : A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. More info-call x108 or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group : A 10-week program, meeting on “Linked” Online “Linked” Online INDEPENDENCE FOR VETERANS Multi-award-winning Bedminster based 501c-3 supporting & benefitting homeless

BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization of

dedicated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Twp. communities. Lions’ core charity is helping sight-impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community focused; helping those in need, supporting schools, police, fire/rescue, & fostering community well-being. Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30pm, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge. New members always welcome. Visit FB e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards or write The Bernards Lions Club, PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact the Chamber at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com. Visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. BERNARDSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET NJ Transit Station Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville Open Saturdays beginning May 31, 9am-1pm. Offering fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, gourmet prepared foods, & specialty items. For current informa Founded in 1968, we are a diverse group of women who take an active interest in the civic & social welfare of the Somer set Hills community. Over the past 56 years, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through various fundraising events & contributed back to local community charities. Busi ness Meetings held at the Bernards Twp. Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., 2nd Wed. of the month. Questions, new members welcome. Interested? Contact:The Bonafides, PO Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 for annual dues payment. Email-thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com Website-thebonafidesofsomersethills.org facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. BRICK ACADEMY MUSEUM 15 W. Oak St., Basking Ridge In the town center, the historic 1809 Brick Academy houses a museum with a permanent exhibit, “What Put Somerset Hills on the Map,” an 1890s schoolroom, rotating exhibits of unique and interesting themes, and handsomely framed, over-sized maps recreated from historical documents. The museum is open 1st Sunday of each month from 2-4pm. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hr emergency hotline 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 tion visit bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com. BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets the third Tuesday of every month from Sept.-May at a member’s home. Since 1930, the BGC has beautified Bernardsville with flowers. For further information, please visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com or email bernardsvillegardenclub@gmail.com. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org, or visit ccabedminster.org. Current Exhibits: April 4 – May 24, 2025 Three solo exhibitions featuring the work of Patti Jordan, Wes Sherman, and Judi Tavill June 13 – September 14, 2025 Members’ Juried Exhibition Photo Credit: Sprawl, Fired Clay, Paint, Art and Photography classes are held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org or email: admin@farmsteadarts.org. Art Exhibitions April 26-May 30: Farmstead Members Juried Exhibition June 8-July 20: Garden State Watercolor Society “Small but Mighty” Special Events May 9 @ 7pm: Barn Dance featuring music, dancing, and fun! June 15 @ 2pm - BrassWorks Father’s Day Concert Theater in the English Barn The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents “She Stoops to Conquer” May 30 & 31, June 6 & 7: 7:30pm; June 1 & 8: 2pm FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road Branchburg, NJ 08876 Visit www.FrontlineArts.org to learn about classes, member ship opportunities, & ways to get involved. For 50 years, Front line Arts (formerly known as the Printmaking Center of NJ), has been a beacon of artistic innovation & community. It serves over 5,000 adults & children annually through educational print & papermaking classes, exhibitions, & transformational programs like Frontline Paper for veterans. In alignment with its mission, our programming connects communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking & printmaking. It envisions a future where everyone can engage in a space of commonality, connection, & empathy. Upcoming Exhibit : “Bad Sleeper: Between Light & Dark” by Amber Zora On View : March 27th - May 16th, 2025 Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm. To visit the arts center, please email office@frontlinearts.org or call 908-725-2110 to make an appointment. Visit www.FrontlineArts.org to learn about classes, member ‘connection’ providing opportunities for business owners to grow their business by staying informed, connecting with their community, and networking with other professionals locally. Monthly meetings 2nd Tues. of the month, 8-9am. Networking Night 4th Tues. of the month, 5-7pm. For more info, see website at www.brbanj.org. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30am, Sept-May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center,190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge. For info, go to brgcnj.com or email clang34@aol.com. CLUBS & SERVICES Graphite, Varnish, by Judi Tavill. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. BASKING RIDGE BUSINESS ALLIANCE A busines and community

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