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THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION PAGE 6 NOV 2023-JAN 2024 Longevity Veterinary Center Page 10 Far Hills Country Day School Page 30 Fellowship Village-VIBE Fitness Page 34 Advanced Frequency Energy Spa Page44 Meyer & Depew Company Page 56 Financial Forum- Shapiro, CPA & Financial Page 8 Fashion Flash Page 17 Creative Corner Page 20 Family Adventures Page 22 Close To Home Page 24 Lawyer’s View Page 27 KIDZ CONNECTION Pages 28-31 Teen Voice Page 31 House of Worship- Faith, Hope, Joy Pages 32-33 HEALTH & WELLNESS Pages 43-52 Mind The Mind Page 45 Lessons From a Life Coach- Brianna’s Best Life Page 46 Health Hotline Page 48 Slice of Life Page 50 Fit & Healthy- Pratt Personal Training Page 52 HOME & DESIGN Pages 53-63 Home Improvement Page 58 Hints for the Home- Fair Street Interiors Page 61 SENIOR LIVING Pages 65-68 Community News- Home Care Life Page 66 Pets’ Corner Page 69 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Pages 70-71 Senior Corner Page 72 Eric Kahn The painter, Eric Kahn, originally from Philadelphia, now resides in Peapack. He studied Photo Illustration at the Rochester Institute of Technology and then worked in New York City doing fashion and commercial photography. He paints every day in oil, working in a post-impressionist style. His painting studio is just a short walk to his Art Studio which is open every day to the public, so please feel free to visit: 151 Main Street, Peapack, NJ. THE CONNECTION MAGAZINES TEAM Donna Reina, Georgeann Agaisse, Heather Silver, David Pereyra, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman 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 TheWINNERof the Maid Men Fake Ad in our September issue areRhiannon & Daisy Schade of Basking Ridge! They won a gift certificate to The Bookworm in Bernardsville. Congratulations! SPOT THE FAKE! 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We believe in fostering a sense of community and encouraging everyone to shop small, especially during this time of year. Our team has handpicked a selection of incredible businesses that are sure to captivate your attention. By bringing them to the forefront of our distribution, we aim to connect these businesses with customers who appreciate their unique offerings. As you peruse the pages of this issue, allow your imagination to soar and your creativity to flourish. Discover delightful gift ideas for your loved ones and uncover the latest trends in holiday décor, style and fashion from our local business owners. Looking to make a difference in your community? In this edition, we have an exciting article about the many volunteering opportunities available at Life Hospice, Life Home Care, or Life Ride; there are numerous ways to contribute. Donating your time is a rewarding opportunity for anyone interested. Check out the Community News article for all the details! 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theconnectionsnj.com HOLIDAY CHEER PAGE 22 bookwormbernardsville.indielite.org thebookworm99@outlook.com 38 Open Mon-Sat 10-5 We Order Daily Expires 1/31/24 Cannot be used with special orders or with gift cards. Expires 1/31/24 Cannot be used with special orders or with gift cards. Expires 1/31/24 Cannot be used with special orders or with gift cards. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It is not just the chestnuts roasting on the open fire or Jack Frost nipping at your nose that is getting us into the holiday spirit. The German Christmas Market is coming to town! From Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd, the Sussex County Fairgrounds will be transformed into an Alpine village bursting with local artisans selling their wares, festive entertainment, and lots of hearty food and drink to ward off the chill. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, this is the perfect way for any family to kick off the holiday season. So many of the holiday traditions that are held dear all over the world-from decorating Christmas trees with ornaments and tinsel to using Advent calendars and singing Silent Night-originated in Germany. Even dear old Santa Claus made his first appearance there! The traditional Weihnachtsmarkts-or Christmas markets - that are found throughout Germany leading up to Christmas embody the flavors, traditions, sights and sounds of the season. In 2001, a handful of dedicated volunteers had a vision. They wanted to bring one of these traditional Christmas markets to life in Sussex County and the German Christmas Market German Christmas Market of New Jersey was born on the boardwalk of Lake Mohawk in Sparta. It has grown every year since with more vendors, more food, and more entertainment. For the past three years it has been held in the Sussex County Fairgrounds. There is something for everyone at the German Christmas Market. As soon as you walk on to the grounds, you are transported to a winter wonderland. Music fills the air together with the smells of warm inviting food. The beautiful hills of Sussex County are the backdrop for the traditional small wooden red and white huts that are reminiscent of the markets that are held every year in most German villages and attract tourists from around the globe. The German Christmas Market German Christmas Market hosts over 150 vendors who are each carefully vetted by the committee for quality and to make sure that there is not overly duplicative merchandise. Many of the vendors offer imported goods from Europe that cannot be found anywhere else like the vendor with pottery from Spain. Some vendors offer handmade goods like the local artist who sells woodcarved furniture. If shopping is not your thing, there is still so much to see and do at the German Christ- German Christmas Market. You can wrap yourself in a blanket and hop on a horse-drawn carriage. Be sure to visit the enormous display hosted by the Pocono Mountain Railway Club. This impressive exhibit of model trains fills an entire room and will transport even the most jaded adult into the magical world of the Polar Express. For children, there are pony rides and a petting zoo. This year, for the first time, there will be a carousel for kids of all ages to enjoy. Of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to return so it is a great opportunity to get that holiday card photo. Mrs. Claus and her elves will be riding around the market and will host a story time for the kids. There is a wide range of entertainment from local and professional musicians in the Performance Hall throughout all three days. Check out the entertainment schedule on the website for more information. The German Christmas Market German Christmas Market is still 100% run by a committed band of volunteers. It is a nonprofit foundation with the express purpose of creating a community event that celebrates the Christmas holiday and raises funds to give back to the community. Since its inception, it has donated almost half a million dollars to local charities! In the spirit of the season, you can know that your support of the event will help those in need in our local community. For more information on vendors, events & schedules, check out the market website at www.germanchristmasmarketnj.org. It will be open Friday (12/1) and Saturday (12/2) from10 am -9 pm and Sunday (12/3) from 10 am-5 pm. Come and see why, since 2013, NJ.com has rated The German Christmas German Christmas Market as one of the Top 10 Things to Do in December and have yourself a merry little Christmas!! FAMILY ADVENTURES There is Something for Everyone at the German Christmas Market By Joanne Kleinle to return so it is a great oppor will be riding around the mar
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theconnectionsnj.com HOLIDAY CHEER PAGE 24 December 2 3:00-6:00 PM Winter Walk Downtown Berkeley Heights www.berkeleyheights.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=1663 2 December December 9 2:00-3:00pm Gingerbread Placemats (ages 3+) Peapack Gladstone sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8819318 December 9 December 6 6:30-7:00pm, The Nutcracker: An Abridged Performance (all ages) Montgomery sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8937636 December 6 December 7 6:00-6:30pm The Nutcracker: An Abridged Performance (all ages) Hillsborough sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8937669 7 December December 16 10:30-11:00am The Nutcracker: An Abridged Performance (all ages) Bridgewater sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8937673 December 16 December 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm Decorate an Ugly Holiday Sweater or Stocking(Adults) Hillsborough sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8841486 December 18 December 22 3:00-5:00pm Friday Fun-Movie “Home Alone” (PG; grades K-12) Peapack Gladstone sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8782452 December 22 December 15 8:00-9:00pm RVCC Theater A Joyful Christmas www.theconnectionsnj.com/my-calendar/?cid=my-calendar&mc_ id=1154 December 15 December 13 6:00-7:00pm Birdseed Ornaments (adults) Somerville sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9242423 December 13 December 13 3:30-4:30pm Paint and Snack: Rock Penguins Tweens & teens (grades 6-12) North Plainfield sclsnj.libnet.info/event/9247436 December 13 December 2 12:00-7:00pm Winter Market & Christmas Tree Lighting Basking Ridge www.theconnectionsnj.com/my-calendar/?cid=my-calendar&mc_id=1173 December 2 December 9 4:00-7:00pm Warren Holiday Festival Warren www.warrennj.org/178/Events December 9 December 12 11:00am-12:00pm Bridgewater Women’s Club - Christmas Tap Dance www.theconnectionsnj.com/my-calendar/?cid=my-calendar&mc_ id=1162 December 12 Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm Bernardsville Farmers Market www.bernardsvilleboro.org/ resident/calendar/farmers-market-at-the-bernardsville-train-station-1699102800 December Sats. November 24 5:00 - 7:00 PM Holiday Festival with Fireworks Downtown New Providence www.newprov.us/calendar. aspx?eid=1094 November 24 November 30 11:00am-12:30pm Adult Craft: Holiday Gift Tags Warren sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8593805 December 1 4:00-5:00pm RVCC Theater Nutcracker Performance www.theconnectionsnj.com/my-calendar/?cid=my-calendar&mc_id=1153 December 1 December 2-9 Festival of Trees Chester www.srcnj.org/events/ December 2-9 November 23 6:00am Turkey Trot Green Brook www.greenbrookracing.com/greenbrook-turkey-trot/ 9:00am 5K Turkey Trot Somerville www.somervillenj.org/calendar www.greenbrookracing.com/green 23 December 23 All day Drop-In Movie Marathon of Holiday Movies (Families) North Plainfield sclsnj.libnet.info/ 23 December November November 30
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PAGE 27 THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION NOV 2023-JAN 2024 theconnectionsnj.com Whether it is with the other parent, a grandparent, another family member, or a local child welfare agency, there is nothing worse than being in a legal battle regarding who gets to see and care for your children. Keep Your Custody Lawyer Fully Informed Your custody lawyer needs to know all there is to know about you, your children, and others involved in the case. They need contact information for the key people who interact with your children, including medical providers, educators (past and present), principals, school counselors, caregivers, people living with or frequently visiting them, concerned neighbors, friends and their parents, and supportive family members. Second, the attorney needs a firm handle on the children’s schedules, including when they are with you, the other parent, or a caregiver; when they attend school, camp, or child care; and when they see the doctor or dentist. Finally, your lawyer needs to have all pertinent documentation, including three years of medical and school records; a calendar of associated visits and calls; and e-mails, phone logs, and letters to and from other adults regarding the custody and general well-being of the children. You must also provide all documents and information regarding this case and any other custody, divorce, or abuse action involving you and/ or the others involved. Put Your Best Foot Forward Custody evaluations are critical. Divorce courts give considerable weight to an evaluator’s recommendations. It is important to know what to expect and to prepare accordingly. DO: • Arrive on time for the custody evaluation interview. • Dress neatly and conservatively. • Be honest. The custody evaluator will likely seek to verify your statements. If the evaluator uses psychological testing, answer honestly. The tests are designed to detect untruths and defensiveness. • Be sincere. The custody evaluator can usually detect embellishment and insincerity. • Listen to the evaluator’s questions and answer directly and succinctly. If you’re unsure, ask for clarification. Provide additional documentation that is requested promptly or explain your concerns about being able to obtain the requested information. • Demonstrate empathy, appropriate guideline setting, support for the relationship between your children and their other parent, appropriate interaction with your former spouse, and that you are sheltering your children from conflict. DO NOT: • Speak badly of your spouse/partner or their family unless the custody evaluator specifically asks you to enumerate perceived problems. Do not prep your children to criticize the other parent. • Make threatening comments about your spouse/partner or anyone else. • Harass the evaluator by phone or in person. • Allow a new spouse or significant other to get involved in the dispute. Custody cases are long and emotional. It’s OK to show emotion. Relax and let the best aspects of your personality shine. Present yourself as reasonable and demonstrate that you place the concerns of your children first. Custody evaluators recognize that people are under stress and take this into account. By communicating effectively with your lawyer, and focusing on what is best for your children, you can, with confidence, resolve the matter at hand. For more information on these and other questions regarding divorce in New Jersey, contact Fox Rothschild Family Law attorneys resident in the Morristown office, Eric Solotoff, at esolotoff@foxrothschild. com or (973) 994-7501; or Sandra Fava at sfava@foxrothschild.com or (973) 994-7564. LAWYER’SVIEW How to Prepare For a Custody Evaluation By Sandra Fava and Eric Solotoff
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KIDZ CONNECTION PAGE 30 theconnectionsnj.com 697 US-202 | Far Hills, NJ 07931 | FHCDS.org |908-766-0622 Use code farhills1929 to waive the application fee for the 2024–25 school year. We can't wait to help you through the application process. With Far Hills Country Day School. Technology allowing every Preschool– Grade 8 student an opportunity for their own device to use for learning 1:1 of students move on to attend top boarding and day schools across the country 85% Presentations (on average) delivered by our budding orators during their Far Hills journey 86 Acres on campus to explore and learn from 54 Student to teacher ratio 6:1 DIVE IN | REACH OUT | RISE UP Schedule a tour today! Far Hills Country Day School (Far Hills) is a Preschool through Grade 8 Independent School nestled in the hills of Somerset County, New Jersey. Sitting on an expansive 54-acre campus, with woodlands, a Ropes Course, a Mountain Bike Trail, and a pond provides students with opportunities to learn beyond the walls of the classroom. Students also have access to athletic fields, a state-of-the-art performing arts center, and cutting-edge science and STEAM labs. This extension of the educational environment fosters independence and contributes to excellence in academics, emotional self-awareness, and distinction in the arts and athletics. Falcon Pride Point: At the pond, students study cattails, milkweed, and duckweed in situ. Athletics and physical education focus on building a strong body and strong character by teaching how to win gracefully and lose with honor. The Ropes Course encourages teamwork and sensible risk-taking—important preparation for life’s challenges ahead. Falcon Pride Point: Far Hills is the only school (Preschool-Grade 8) in the area with an on campus Ropes Course and Mountain Bike Trail. STEAM Lab- The Learning Commons is a brand new addition at the heart of our campus and is a space that connects the five subjects of STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This classroom is a spot where not only the students can collaborate with their peers, but also our teachers can collaborate with one another. Our STEAM curriculum is designed to impact students throughout their Far Hills experience and provide them with foundational skills to achieve success far beyond their Grade 8 year. We are motivating our students to embrace collaboration and engagement through not only the technology in the space, but also through the flexibility of the CONNECTION COMMENDS learning environment. Falcon Pride Point: Through this one space, students can build, code, and work on apps, robotics, engineering, and various cross-curricular projects. One day a student could be presenting, building a robot the next day, and working on their grade-level capstone the day after that-all in one space. Has your child thought like an engineer today? Our dedicated and passionate teachers employ research-based strategies, including mind, brain, and education science, keeping the students’ learning at the center of all they do. The deep connectivity between Far Hill’s students and their teachers lasts well into their young adulthood. Falcon Pride Point: Every year, an average of 32 graduates come back to visit their teachers. The arts are a point of pride at Far Hills. Our program provides students with a comprehensive studio experience in both 2D and 3D formats and an award-winning music curriculum that encourages students to create, perform, respond, and connect to music. Falcon Pride Point: Students will perform or present to an audience 86 times while at Far Hills. Social and emotional learning permeates everyday life at Far Hills. Students cultivate life skills— practicing mindfulness, uncovering their strengths, developing empathy, learning conscious decision-making, and building skills that help them communicate, manage stress, and motivate themselves. Falcon Pride Point: Far Hill’s students graduate prepared to confidently lead and achieve. No two students at Far Hills are alike, nor is their individual path as they learn and grow. At Far Hills, students are known and loved. Our small class size allows teachers the opportunity to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of each child where they are to develop their unique strengths and challenge them in their areas of growth. Far Hills graduates move on to attend the finest boarding and day schools in the country. When they arrive, they are not only prepared, but they exhibit strength of character and confidence in all areas of the secondary school experience from the classroom to the fields to the stage. I invite you to join me for a tour to see our school in person. Please use the QR code on our ad or email me at mahern@fhcds.org to make a reservation. Where Academic Excellence and Emotional Intelligence Converge 697 US 202 Far Hills, NJ 07931 908-766-0622 ext. 1455 FHCDS.org By: Meg Ahern, Dir. of Admission & Enrollment Mgt.
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