THE WARREN-WATCHUNG 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. Gracing the cover is a piece by Lillian Palmer entitled, “Still Life”. Lillian, a sophomore at Watchung Hills Regional High School, produced this artwork as part of an assignment about composition, light, and painting techniques (color mixing, blending, etc.). 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 Gail L. Abrams, Gail Bicknell, ASID, CAPS, Gabriell Budoff, APRN, Diane Cawley , Carolyn Hanson, James Carlton Longo, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Dr. Michael Osit, Shalina Rajamani, Goldie Ribiat, Dan Rosenberg 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 Jonathan Wolfson of Warren. The winner received a gift certificate from Adams Fine Clothing in New Providence. SPOT THE FAKE! PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE ON THE COVER Lillian Palmer ..................................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Jaeger Lumber................................Page 14 CB Pet Market. ...............................Page 33 Keller Williams Towne Square. ......Page 43 M Square Real Estate.....................Page 44 Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Solutions. ............................Page 67 Pets' Health - KIND Veterinary Care Center........Page 12 Lawyer’s View- Gail L. Abrams Attorney At Law..............................Page 15 WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS DIRECTORY.............................. Pages 16-17 SENIOR LIVING SECTION ..... Pages 18-21 Senior Corner..................................Page 18 Health Hotline APros/Application Pros..................Page 20 SPRING SECTION – Eat, Drink & Celebrate. .......... Pages 22-27 Love at Fur-st Sight – Camp Bow Wow.............................Page 28 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION...Pages 30-32 BERKELEY HEIGHTS SECTION........Pages 34 HOME & DESIGN SECTION........Pages 42-57 Random Connections. ....................Page 52 Hints for the Home – Fair Street Interiors........................Page 55 HOUSES OF WORSHIP – Faith, Hope, Joy........................Page 58-59 Creative Corner..............................Page 60 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION.........................................Pages 61-69 Mind the Mind................................Page 65 COMMUNITY CALENDAR........ Page 70-71 Family Adventures...................... Page 72 Slice of Life.................................. Page 72 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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