THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 6 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2024 Iryna Medvedovska Title: Sunset on the Tyrrhenian Sea Iryna Medvedovska is an Ukrainian artist who was forced to leave Ukraine with her children when the war began in 2022. Now she lives in the small picturesque village of Sassinoro in southern Italy. / à ÜÀ v >ÀÌ VÛiÞÃ Ì i `i> v Àiy iVÌ} > LÀ} Ì] «ÌÃÌV ÜÀ`] `iÃ}i` Ì Ã Ü Ì iÀ «i«i Ì i Ü>Þ Ì Ì i iÕ« À> v vi° ÀÞ> VÛiÞà iÀ Ì Õ} ÌÃ] vii}à >` ` ÜÌ Ì i i« of painting and color scheme. 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Box 4081, Warren, NJ 07059 908-903-1799 | info@theconnectionsnj.com ÃV>iÀ\ / i ÛiÜà iÝ«ÀiÃÃi` Ì i >ÀÌVià >Ài Ì i >ÕÌ Àî >` ` Ì iViÃÃ>ÀÞ Àiy iVÌ Ì i ÛiÜà v / i iVÌ >} >âið 7i «ÕLà > >`ÛiÀÌÃiiÌÃ] i`ÌÀ>à >` Ì iÀ VÌiÌ }` v>Ì ° 7i V>Ì }Õ>À>Ìii À >VVi«Ì >LÌÞ vÀ Ì i >VVÕÀ>VÞ v Ì i V>à >`i LÞ Ì i >`ÛiÀÌÃiÀð ON OUR COVER Welcome to fall and our September issue of the BridgewaterSomerville Connection. As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, it's time to embrace everything the season has to offer. From apple picking to pumpkin-flavored treats, fall brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Use The Connection Magazine as your go-to resource for all things autumn. Inside, you'll find columns from industry experts on nutrition, fitness, and maintaining a healthy mindset. Enhance your home's beauty and functionality with advice from the experts and advertisers in our Home & Design section. As the new school year begins and you’re in need of assistance in getting academically prepared, we have dedicated tutors and academic specialists here to help. Peruse the Back to School section and reach out to them today to ensure a successful and confident start to the school year! Dive in and make the most of the season with our curated content in this fall issue. The September cover features handpicked cover artists who share a unique and profound "connection" to The Connection Magazine. Their art not only adorns our cover but also embodies the spirit and essence of our publication. We are delighted to display these talented individuals, who share a special bond with The Connection Magazine. The gorgeous sunset on our cover was painted by Iryna Medvedovska. She is a graphic artist who has worked with The Connection for many years. Her work is titled, Sunset on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The scene was so vivid in person that she decided to put it on canvas. She says of the piece, “The warm shades of yellow, orange, and purple in the sky, smoothly transitioning into cold tones of blue and indigo, reflected my inner emotions and feelings.” The perfect fall outing awaits you in our Family Adventures column by Joanne Kleinle. While you are enjoying apple cider, warm sweaters and colorful leaves, take the time to celebrate the harvest at Applefest in Warwick, New York. The trip promises to be a great family adventure filled with autumn interests for everyone! Are you interested in Artificial Intelligence? What about its use in schools? Soham Chausalkar addresses this issue in our Teen Voice column, “Artificial Intelligence: Catalyst or Compromise in Education?” He offers his opinion and research to convince the educational world to make a decision on AI utilization in the school setting. We are looking for teen writers for our Teen Voice column. It is a great opportunity for young authors to get published! If you are interested, please contact us. We encourage you to visit the businesses featured in our magazine and let them know you heard about them here. Like our social media posts remind you, #TellThemWeSentYou! Your support not only helps these businesses thrive but also strengthens our local economy and community spirit. By choosing to shop locally, you contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of our neighborhoods. Thank you for being a part of our readership and supporting our mission. We look forward to continuing to serve you with valuable content and connecting you with the best local businesses. Here’s to a wonderful fall season filled with new beginnings, learning opportunities, and cherished memories! Warm regards, Anna Petro A Note From Our Publisher... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Bicknell, ASID, CAPS, Sheila Broderson, Soham Chausalkar, Barry Farber, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Lori Kolodin, MPH, RD, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Jon Pfingst, Ryan E. Radwanski, MD, William Schievella, Dr. Vince Sferra, Robert Shapiro CPA, ABV, Johanna Wiseman 14 Financial Forum - Shapiro CPA AUTUMN’S ALLURE 16-28 Shopping, Beauty & Dining 16 Family Adventures 22 The Art of Living – Barry Farber, Diamond Minds 26 Creative Corner 29–36 HOME & DESIGN 32 Real Estate Corner - Johanna Wiseman 34 Hints for the Home- Fair Street Interiors 36 Community News - Somerset County Sheriff’s Office 37-47 HEALTH & WELLNESS 38 Food for Thought-Lori Kolodin, MPH , RD 40 Health Hotline - Sunbelievable 42 Medical Minutes - Vital Brain & Spine 44 Medical Minutes – NMR 46 Mind the Mind 47 Slice of Life 48-49 BACK TO SCHOOL 48 Teen Voice – Soham Chausalkar 50-51 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 52 Senior Corner 10 Pratt Personal Training 31 Safavieh Home Furnishings Highlights... Editorials... 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 Topiarium Fake ad in the June issue is Christine Peliotis of Branchburg. Christine won a gift certificate to Mr. Cactus Mexican Grill in Hillsborough/ Branchburg. Happy Holidays! Next Issue November Advertising deadline October 25, 2024 SPOT THE FAKE!
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