THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 6 APRIL/MAY 2022 theconnectionsnj.com As the new publisher of The Connection Magazines, I would like to greet all of our loyal and engaged readers and assure them of my commitment to keeping the LOCAL businesses and readers CONNECTed through our LOCAL-FOCUSED and MULTI-PLATFORM approach. I have had the privilege to learn the power of CONNECTIONS from our late publisher, Robin Fand, and am dedicated to producing the same high-quality magazines as we have for the past two decades. As a community magazine, we will continue our goal to be the preferred choice for businesses to market their brands and for readers to look for everything related to LOCAL shopping, dining, and activities. Just as spring brightens up everything around, so will this robust issue filled with new and updated information about: • Casual and fine dining • Things to do and trips to take in and around NJ • Home improvement & design trends • Senior living • Summer programs for kids, and more. Check out our dedicated 'SPRING' section. Find out from your favorite local businesses about the latest apparel & design trends and gift options. In this issue, we are celebrating women business owners who with their grit and determination have sailed through tough times or have had the vision to see opportunity and launch a new business. As a woman business owner myself, I am extremely proud to feature each one of them. Please look for the WOMEN-OWNED logo on their ads. Ridge High School student artist, Sarah O’Brien’s artwork entitled, “Sweet Basil” is featured on the cover. This pastel on paper was inspired by the basil plants that Sarah’s mother grows in planters every summer and uses to make some of Sarah’s favorite meals. The bold colors in the basil and the sleeves also inspired Sarah as she loves to incorporate bright colors into her work. Please read her impressive bio on page 8. • IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY with your cooking prowess. Print out easy-to-use tried and tested RECIPES from our ONLINE RECIPE BOOK. theconnectionsnj.com/category/recipes • COUPONS ON THE GO! Have LOCAL coupons handy exactly when you need them. Check our DEALS & STEALS theconnectionsnj.com/deals-steals • Join the die-hard fans of our SPOT THE FAKE ad contest – look for the fake ad in any of our three magazines and submit it to connectionsnj@gmail.com or play online. theconnectionsnj.com/spot-the-fake-ad-form/ • Find articles on Health & Wellness, Senior Living, Cutting-Edge Medical Technology, Family Law, Travel & more on our Blog - written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. theconnectionsnj.com/latest-news Don’t forget to FOLLOW our social media handles. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities. Sincerely, Anna Petro Publisher TABLE OF CONTENTS FOUNDER Robin Fand PUBLISHER Anna Petro OFFICE MANAGER Donna Reina EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Jody Varvaro DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gabriell Budoff, APRM, Brenda Curnin, Chris Cree, Jaqueline DeMarrais, Carolyn Hanson, Sherry Kevoe, Joanne Kleinle, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Tom Nero, Goldie Ribiat, Dr. Vince Sferra, Gail Whiting ASID, CID PUBLISHED BY Connection Magazine, LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 908-903-1799 info@theconnectionsnj.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in the articles are the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Connection Magazines. We publish all advertisements, editorials, and other content in good faith. We cannot guarantee or accept any liability for the accuracy of the claims made by our advertisers. Somewhere in this Magazine is a FAKE AD. Spot it and send your answer, name, city and phone number to: Spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com Subject Line: FAKE or play online at theconnectionsnj.com More than 300 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the February-March issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” I For An Eye. The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Theresa Merrill of Basking Ridge. The winner received a gift from Kristine's Hair Studio in Bedminster. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Sarah O’Brien..................................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Jaeger Lumber................................Page 12 Psychiatric & Behavioral Health.....Page 19 American BBQ. ...............................Page 28 B boutique. .....................................Page 33 Blue Crete Bistro. ...........................Page 34 Bernardsville Centre.......................Page 43 CB Pet Market. ................................Page 47 Metropolitan Window Fashions.......Page 62 Pets’ Health – Kind Veterinary Care Center. ..........Page 10 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION................................... Pages 14-23 Medical Minutes – NMR.................Page 23 WOMEN OWNED DIRECTORY . ........................... Pages 24-25 SPRING SECTION – Eat, Drink & Celebrate. .......... Pages 26-34 Travel Corner – Avenue Travel.......Page 29 What About Wine – Cree Wine. ....Page 31 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION.................................. Pages 44-45 SHOP CHESTER..............................Page 46 Slice of Life......................................Page 48 Community News – Knit Crochet with Love. .................Page 48 HOUSES OF WORSHIP – Faith, Hope, Joy. ..................................Page 50 HOME & DESIGN SECTION........Pages 51-66 Home Improvement – Trueleaf Kitchens............................Page 52 Design Trends – Design Consultants.........................Page 54 Creative Corner..............................Page 66 SENIOR LIVING SECTION........Page 68-69 Health Hotline – APros/Application Pros..................Page 68 Senior Corner..................................Page 69 COMMUNITY CALENDAR. .........Pages 70-71 As a community magazine, we will continue our goal to be the preferred choice for businesses to market their brands and for readers to look for everything related to LOCAL shopping, dining, and activities.
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