THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE 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. Bridgewater-Raritan High School student, Rachel Ou’s artwork entitled, “Blueberries” graces the cover. Here’s what inspired Rachel to create this piece: “In the springtime, my mother loves growing flowers and fruits in our backyard garden. One day, as I plucked some blueberries from its vines, and set it down on wooden planks of our porch, I was touched by the nuances of the blue color and texture. Wanting to capture the beauty of the fruit, I quickly sketched the image and took a picture.” 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, APRN, Chris Cree, Patricia Diesel, Keri English, Carolyn Hanson, Leora W. Isaacs, PhD., Ellyn Mantell, Kurt Matthews, CCP, CCR, NFI, Dr. Michael Osit, Shalina Rajamani, Goldie Ribiat, Dan Rosenberg, Deborah Sacks-Wilner, Mark Sloss, Johanna Wiseman, 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 Alyssa Geibel of Somerville. The winner received a gift from Gimme Gimme Tees in Somerville. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Rachel Ou........................................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa.................................Page 20 Midtown Chimney Sweeps. ...........Page 46 WOMEN OWNED DIRECTORY......Page 10 KIND Veterinary Care Center........Page 12 SPRING SECTION – Eat, Drink & Celebrate. .......... Pages 14-18 What About Wine...........................Page 15 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION.................................. Pages 20-26 Psychiatric & Behavioral Health.....Page 23 Medical Minutes – NMR.................Page 24 Creative Corner..............................Page 25 Organize That – Keep it Simple.....Page 26 Financial Forum – Wilde Capital Management...........Page 31 Community News – Jewish Family Service.....................Page 32 HOUSES OF WORSHIP – Faith, Hope, Joy.............................Page 33 Slice of Life......................................Page 34 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION...Pages 35-37 Mind the Mind................................Page 36 Family Adventures..........................Page 37 SENIOR LIVING SECTION...........Pages 38-41 Random Connections. ....................Page 38 Senior Corner..................................Page 40 Health Hotline - APro/Application Pros....................Page 41 HOME & DESIGN SECTION... Pages 42-49 Real Estate Corner Johanna Wiseman...........................Page 44 COMMUNITY CALENDAR. .........Pages 50-51 Knit Crochet with Love. .................Page 52 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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