The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Feb/Mar 2019

PAGE 6 THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION FEB/MARCH 2019 PUBLISHER Robin Fand 908-903-1799 • Fax 732-667-8488 • Connectionsnj@gmail.com OFFICE MANAGER Anna Petro PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Donna Reina, Jody Varvaro SOCIAL MEDIA/CONNECTory COORDINATOR Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists, Patricia Diesel, Carolyn Hanson, Eric Harris, LCSW, Stephanie Haymaker, PhD, Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Nancy Lorince, CSA, CDP, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Lakshmi Prasad, MD, MS, FAARM, Dan Rosenberg, Melvin S. Rosh, MD, Todd A. Schneiderman, MD, Linda Seigelman, Jill Stolz, Dr. Claudia Tamas, Christina J. Veglatte, Amy Wechsler, Esq., Johanna Wiseman, Ryan P. Woodring, CFP TABLE OF CONTENTS The Bridgewater-Somerville Connection has a circulation of over 32,000, mailed to residents in Bridgewater, Martinsville, Branchburg, Somerville, Raritan & Hillsborough with Bonus circulation to the business community. PUBLISHED BY RBF Consulting LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 www.theconnectionsnj.com THE CONNECTION Bridgewater-Somerville Edition SPOT THE FAKE! 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 More than 300 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the December issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Twirly Tops! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Tim Johnson of Bridgewater. The winner received a gift certificate to Bridgewater Car Wash . Cindy Wagner ............................................Page 8 ComForCare Senior Services ...................Page 44 Bridgewater Overhead Doors ................Page 46 Lawyer’s View ............................................Page 11 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION ...........Pages 12-14 Ask Dr. Mel .................................................Page 12 Family Adventures .....................................Page 14 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION .......Pages 16-26 Health Hotline - ANS ..................................Page 16 Organize That .............................................Page 18 Health Hotline - Dr. Claudia Tamas ...........Page 19 Community News - Knit Crochet With Love ........................Page 20 Mind The Mind ...........................................Page 22 Medical Minutes - Todd A. Schneiderman, MD ..................Page 23 Health Hotline - Lakshmi Prasad, MD, MS, FAARM ........Page 25 Medical Minutes - Stephanie Haymaker, PhD ....................Page 26 Legal Eagle .................................................Page 27 CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS SECTION ..Pages 28-29 A Pinch of Local Flavor ..............................Page 28 Slice of Life .................................................Page 30 “Random” Connections .............................Page 35 DINING OUT SECTION .......................Pages 36-39 Big Apple Bites ...........................................Page 38 SHOP SOMERVILLE SECTION ............Page 42-43 Community News - Eric Harris ..................Page 42 SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS SECTION ..Pages 44-45 Senior Corner .............................................Page 45 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ...............Pages 46-57 Real Estate Corner .....................................Page 50 Financial Forum ..........................................Page 54 Creative Corner ..........................................Page 56 COMMUNITY CALENDAR .................Pages 58-59 Welcome to the February edition of The Bridgewater-Somerville Connection! We are delighted to bring you a beautiful issue filled with NEW and returning advertis- ers, great editorial content and dedicated sections to make the magazine more fo- cused and easier to read. Featured sections include: Kidz Connection, Health & Wellness, Dining Out, Celebrations & Events, Shop Somerville, Home & Design, Spotlight On Seniors and our Community Calendar In addition, introducing a wonderful Community News column in this issue called Knit Crochet With Love. Two local women, with a passion for knitting, wanted to form a group to knit caps for cancer patients undergoing treat- ment. Little did they realize what a meaningful im- pact they would make on others. Please read this heartwarming article with information if you would like to participate on page 28. We are delighted to present A Pinch of Local Flavor , a NEW recipe col- umn submitted by our contributing writers and ad- vertisers. This first delicious recipe, a favorite of Dr. Michael Osit, will be one you want to add to your recipe collection! In addition, highlighted from our Business/Profes- sional community are: Bridgewater Overhead Doors and ComForCare Senior Services. Our tal- ented writers have given us unique insight into these businesses and their respective owners. Local artist, Cindy Wagner, adorns our cover with a pastel entitled “Pink Roses.” Cindy’s inspiration for this piece came from seeing a similar arrangement which drew her to paint it. She says, “The pussy willows’ softness along with the roses’ smooth texture and its overall organic shape inspired me to do a pastel of it.” Cindy’s website moocowart.com represents Art That MOOves You! She hopes that is what her art does,… it speaks on its own. Cindy believes that life creates art, as an artist experiences life it helps them create an experience for the art lover. Please read Cindy’s impressive bio on page 8. We encourage you to view our ONLINE RECIPE BOOK this Winter Season! It has been growing with recipes from our local readers as well as some of the local restaurants! Share your favorites with the com- munity by submitting to connectionsnj@gmail.com. The perfect way to find new recipes for your upcom- ing parties! Visit our website to see our NEW DEALS & STEALS page! Coupons and offers from LOCAL businesses are PRINTABLE and easily accessible! theconnectionsnj.com/deals-steals. Read our ONLINE editions, view YouTube videos on many of the digital ads and click directly on the ad to visit our advertisers’ websites. Visit the CONNECTIONS YOUTUBE CHANNEL which features videos from local advertisers at youtube.com/user/ConnectionsNJ in addition to viewing them on their digital ads! Our Digital Maga- zines can also be viewed on your smartphone and iPad. We are only a “touch” away! theconnectionsnj.com . Look for our FUN contest in this issue: SPOT THE FAKE! Somewhere in this issue is a FAKE AD. Find it and email us at Spotthefake@theconnectionsnj.com . Please use the subject line: FAKE and include the answer, your name, town and phone number. The winner will be chosen randomly from a list of those who entered the correct answer and will receive a prize from a local business. Good luck and have fun SPOTTING THE FAKE! Congratulations to Tim Johnson of Bridgewater, winner of the December 2018 Spot the Fake Contest! Looking for a Physician, Caterer, Dentist, Fitness Expert, Home Improvement help and much more? Check out The CONNECTory, our ONLINE Business Directory, which is growing every day with new businesses joining featuring their respective contact information. theconnectionsnj.com/connectory. Like us on Facebook at The ConnectionMagazines, visit our blog at theconnectionsnj.com/latest-news and follow us on Twitter at Connectionsnj. We work to keep you updated at all times! 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