The Connections Warren-Watchung Edition Apr/May 2025

COMMUNITY CALENDAR April • May 2025

THE ARTS

Social Learning Group : A 10-week program, meeting on Mondays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for neurodivergent teens. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Social Club for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges : Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Parent Support Group : Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Call for more info or email admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Federation of Women’s Clubs which is the largest volunteer wom en’s service organization in the state. The club enables members to make a difference in the lives of others, one small project at a time. Visit us at njsfwc.org/the-club-pages/somerset-hills/ or for information, contact Tina DelGiorno at clang34@aol.com. MAH JONGG CLUB OF WATCHUNG We have MOVED! After more than 10 years at the Watchung Library, we are now meeting at The Wilson Memorial Church, 7 Valley Rd, Watchung. We play on Mon. & Thurs., 1pm, in the Nursery. Knowledge of the game is mandatory. For more infor mation, contact Melanie Novello at Novello1800@aol.com. MOMS CLUB OF LONG HILL Open to all mothers who live in Long Hill. We meet the 3rd Wed. of the month at First Presbyterian Church, Stirling, 10-11am. Very active group with many monthly events. Email: longhillmoms@gmail.com for more info or to join. The JWC of Somerset Hills has almost a century of community service to Bernardsville, Basking Ridge & Warren. We are part of the NJ State

HOME OF SOMERSET COUNTY 98 West End Avenue , Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 704-1920 Empowering at-risk families to

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,

achieve & maintain independence. Offering emergency shelter, case management, financial counseling, food security & basic needs assistance to families in-need of housing stabilization. HOME provides a community-based approach to helping neighbors through a 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. Info or to join-contact Celeste at atscc1995@gmail.com. Upcoming events: Big Give/Annual Awards Meeting-Wed., June 11, 6:30-9pm. Birchwood Manor, Whippany. For details, please email info@impact100gardenstate.org. 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, Mah Jongg, 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 “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Founded in 2013, we were inspired by the growing national trend in women’s

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, NJ 07920.

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. 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. For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. THE GARDEN CLUB OF WATCHUNG Meets the 1st Wed. of the month at various locations, 11-1. We would love to have you join us! To see what we do, visit our Facebook page. Our members are from Watchung & nearby communities. For information please call (908)754-5766 or leave your request on our Facebook page. We are 66 & still growing! CLUBS & SERVICES

MURRAY HILL TOASTMASTERS CLUB A community-based organization affiliated with worldwide public speaking & leadership club, Toastmasters International. We provide a supportive & positive environment where members & guests are empowered to develop communication & leadership skills for greater self confidence & personal growth. Meetings : 1st & 3rd Tues./month; 6:30-7:30pm Berkeley Heights Public Library 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922 FOR INFO: bit.ly/416AAoN or scan our QR code.

NEIGHBORS & NEWCOMERS OF WATCHUNG HILLS Women’s Social Club for those living in Warren, Watchung, Green Brook & surrounding area. Something for everyone: Interest groups such as Book Club, Out & About Adventures, Lunch Out, Walking & Gaming Groups, Stitchery, Movie Nights (days, too) & so much more. Special events include: Wine Tasting, Soup & Chili Night, Spring Socials & Pop Up events abound! Visit us on Meetup (Neighbors & Newcomers Club of Watchung Hills) or contact Kathleen O’Donnell at: kod797@gmail.com for more information. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS Basking Ridge & surrounding communities. Women & men, singles & couples are welcome. We invite you to make new friends & partic ipate in a variety of activities including wine tastings, day trips, lunch & dinner dining groups, pickleball, book discussions, crafts, bridge/ canasta/mah jongg & much more. Find out more at NNSHClub.org & facebook.com/Newcomers.and.Neighbors.SomersetHillsNJ. More information about our club & activities, please contact Carol at nnshmembership@gmail.com. Non-profit, social organization open to residents in Bridgewater, Bedminster, Bernardsville,

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