THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 6 JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2024 Warren County Farmers’ Fair Page 21 Rehab Chiropractic Network Page 47 Ava Antogiovanni Title: The Bleached Coral My name is Ava Antogiovanni. I am sixteen years old and currently a junior at Ridge High School. I have been taking art classes in school my whole life and I spend vast amounts of time painting and drawing. Growing up, I have always had a deep appreciation and curiosity for art, including going to art museums, painting with my siblings, or just sketching in my notebook. I also play lacrosse for my high school team and have danced competitively and non-competitively for almost 15 years in various types of dance including jazz, ballet, and contemporary. I work as an assistant dance teacher at my studio. I enjoy volunteering with the youth group at my parish, and I am a part of Ridge High School’s National Honor Society and Italian Honor Society. In my free time, I love going to the beach, reading, baking with my mom, and playing sports. I love spending time with my friends and family. THE CONNECTION MAGAZINE'S TEAM PUBLISHED BY Donna Reina, Georgeann Agaisse, Heather Silver, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman The Connection Magazine P.O. Box 4081, Warren, NJ 07059 908-903-1799 | info@theconnectionsnj.com Somewhere in this magazine is aFAKE AD. Spot it and send your answer, along with your name, city or town and phone number to: spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com or play online at theconnectionsnj.com The WINNER of The Purrrrrrfect Pet Fake Ad in our April issue is Pat Bankowski of Bernardsville. Pat won a gift certificate from Camden Road in Basking Ridge. SPOT THE FAKE! 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 liability for the accuracy of the claims made by the advertisers. ON OUR COVER Highlights... Editorials... As we embark on summer and the school year comes to a close with graduation season approaching, we are thrilled to bring you a special June issue of the Bernards-Ridge Connection. This issue will honor the achievements of the talented students in our community. We have chosen stunning artwork created by students from our very own local school district on the cover. Their artwork serves as a visual representation of the creativity and potential that exists within our local young adults. In addition to highlighting these remarkable students, we want to make your graduation celebrations even more memorable. We have curated a selection of local restaurants that are perfect for hosting graduation dinners, parties and other celebratory gatherings. The businesses in our community are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods, offering unique products, services and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. We encourage you to support these local gems and discover the hidden treasures they have to o er. In keeping with student achievement and graduation as this issue’s theme, we have chosen student- writer Maxwell Silver’s article as our Teen Voice column. It is apropos for the June issue as he discusses the highs and lows of transitioning from middle school to high school. All rising freshmen will benefit from and relate to his reflections and anticipations. In Lessons from a Life Coach, Brianna Bridges discusses, “The Key to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential.” We have all had moments when we believed we weren’t good enough. Brianna talks about how negative thoughts can hold us back from being the greatest version of ourselves. Please read her article to discover how to reframe your self-thought to achieve your highest potential. The beautiful corals on our cover remind me of sunny days spent at the beach. The oceanic cover was painted by Ava Antogiovanni, a student at Basking Ridge High School. She has titled her piece, Bleached Coral and was inspired “to depict an exquisite coral reef undergoing the process of coral bleaching.” She explains that coral “becomes starkly white as it falls victim to climate change.” When you visit any of our featured businesses, please let them know that you discoveredthem through our magazine. By doing so, you not only support these local establishments, but also help us continue to spread the word about their exceptional productsand services. Trust us to be your go-to resource for all things local and small business-related. Please join us in celebrating the beginning of summer and the remarkable local businesses that make our neighborhood shine. Wishing you a summer filled with warmth, joy and countless memories. Sincerely, Anna Petro A Note From Our Publisher... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Eileen Barna, Gail Bicknell, ASID, CAPS, Brianna Bridges, Barry Farber, Giulia Grotenhuis, Tanveer Janjua MD., Joanne Kleinle, Trish Mahoney, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Lawrence Najarian, MD, Lisa Ortenzio, D.O., Dr. Michael Osit, Polina Semeno , CPDT-KA, Robert Shapiro, Maxwell Silver, Eric Soloto Financial ForumShapiro Financial Group Page 8 Family Law-Cadicina Law Page 10 YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER DINING Pages 12-20 Summer Fun & Finds Pages 21-27 Slice of Life Page 23 Family Adventures Page 25 Teen Voice Page 26 Lawyer’s View- Fox Rothschild Page 28 Pets’ Corner- My Dog’s Got Class Page 29 Senior Corner Page 30 HOME & DESIGN Pages 35-41 Home Improvement-TrueLeaf Kitchens Page 39 Hints for the Home- Fair Street Interiors Page 41 SENIOR LIVING Pages 42-43 Creative Corner Page 44 HEALTH & WELLNESS Pages 46-57 Mind the Mind Page 46 Health Hotline-Community in Crisis Page 48 Ask the Eye Doctor-Bedminster Eye & Laser Page 51 Lesson’s from a Life Coach-Brianna’s Best Life Page 53 The Art of Living - Barry Farber Page 54 Medical Minutes-Advanced Frequency Energy Spa Page 55 Medical Minutes-Janjua Facial Surgery Page 56 Health Hotline-NMR Page 57 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 58-59
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