THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 6 FEB/MARCH 2022 theconnectionsnj.com To All Our Readers, I wish you a happy new year full of new possibilities, personal growth, and most importantly, great health! The Connection Magazines has been proudly connecting the local merchants and our 80K print and over 50K regularly engaged online readers and, has emerged as the preferred choice for businesses to market their brands and for readers to look for everything related to LOCAL shopping, dining, and activities. Our COMMENDS articles highlight LOCAL businesses. In each issue, we feature some of their stories, their expertise, and their vision. We hope that as our valued readers you appreciate us spotlighting their hard work and the faces behind the businesses. In this new year, our promise to you is to consistently deliver LOCAL content that matters and our ask of you is that you support LOCAL businesses. As a community magazine, we are aware that shopping small has big implications. Here’s how! COMMUNITY GROWTH: When you shop local, you are pouring dollars back into your local community which leads to local prosperity. BOOST LOCAL JOBS GROWTH: Small businesses are more likely to hire local people. If their business thrives, they need more hands on deck. NETWORKING – MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS: When you shop local you build relationships and directly interact with the business owner/s widening your own social and professional network. CUSTOMIZED SELECTION & PERSONALIZED SERVICE – A local business knows the shopping behavior of its clients and will go to great lengths to offer its services accordingly. Local artist Steve Zazenski ’s Winter Light graces the cover. Steve remarks, “I titled this painting Winter Light as that to me is the main focus and the thing most important to me. My usual inspiration when attempting a winter scene with snow is the wonderful interplay between the sunlit areas and the shadows that occur from trees and rocks etc. The shapes in the landscape also play their part in creating interesting combinations of light and shadow. This painting also benefits from the presence of the classic stone barn, which introduces some architectural elements that play off the natural forms in the landscape.” Check out his inspirational bio on page 8. HOWWE CONNECT! • Know about community events via our online calendar, SAVE THE DATE. theconnectionsnj.com/my-calendar • 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. Make it a favorite on your phone and access it readily. 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 info@theconnectionsnj.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. Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities! • Subscribe to our magazines for FREE! theconnectionsnj.com/subscribe-to-our-magazines The Connection Magazines – A Better Way Forward! Sincerely, Anna Petro Acting Publisher Check out our love-filled ‘Valentine’s Day’ section especially compiled to provide our readers with great dining, beauty, gifts and venue options. Other exciting sections in this issue are: Kidz Connection, Senior Living, Health & Wellness, and Home & Design. Don’t forget to show local love to the Shop Somerville section. Winner Winner! The Bridgewater-Somerville holiday issue ‘Spot the Fake’ ad winner is Laura McAloon of Bridgewater. Laura won a gift certificate to Drewbys Grill Pub in Manville. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOUNDER Robin Fand 908-903-1799 • Fax 732-667-8488 • info@theconnectionsnj.com OFFICE MANAGER Anna Petro PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Donna Reina, Jody Varvaro DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Bicknell, Jasmine Gill, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Dr. Michael Osit, Goldie Ribiat, Dan Rosenberg, Dr. Claudia Tamas, PT, DPT, Johanna Wiseman, PUBLISHED BY RBF Consulting LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 theconnectionsnj.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in the articles are the author(s)'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 November issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Jingle Toothbrushes! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Laura McAloon of Bridgewater. The winner received a gift certificate to Drewbys Grill Pub. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Steve Zazenski.............................. Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Jaeger Lumber............................ Page 12 Immaculate Conception School. Page 25 All American Assisted Living. .... Page 37 Pet’s Corner – My Dog’s Got Class...................... Page 8 Community News – Psychiatric & Behavioral Health.... Page 13 VALENTINE’S DAY SECTION. ................................. Pages 14-18 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION.................................Pages 19-23 Medical Minutes – NMR ........... Page 20 Random Connections ............... Page 22 Mind the Mind .......................... Page 23 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION...............................Pages 24-26 Teen Voice................................... Page 24 Community News – JFS. ............ Page 27 Real Estate Corner – Johanna Wiseman....................... Page 31 HOME & DESIGN SECTION...............................Pages 28-34 Hints for the Home – Fairstreet Design........................ Page 32 SENIOR LIVING SECTION......Pages 35-37 Health HotlineA/Pros Applications Pros. .......... Page 35 Senior Corner.............................. Page 36 COMMUNITY CALENDAR.....Pages 38-39 Slice of Life.................................. Page 40
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