The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition Feb/Mar 2019

PAGE 6 THE WARREN-WATCHUNG 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 Rosie Battista, Patricia Diesel, Carolyn Hanson, Stephanie Haymaker, PhD, Sherry Kevoe, Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Scott Parker, Michele Patanio, Maira T. Pineda, Dan Rosenberg, Melvin S. Rosh, MD FAAP, Rosemary Scoleri, Linda Seigelman, Jill Stolz, Jody Udelsman, Amy Wechsler, Esq., Ryan P. Woodring, CFP Welcome to 2019 with the February edition of The Warren- Watchung Connection! We are delighted to bring you a beautiful issue filled with NEW and return- ing advertisers, great editorial content and dedicated sections to make the magazine more focused and easier to read. Featured sections include: Celebrations & Events, Kid’z Connection, Health & Wellness, Dining Out, Home & Design, Spotlight on Seniors and our Community Calendar. Introducing a wonderful Community News column in this issue called Knit Crochet With Love. Two local women, with a pas- sion for knitting, wanted to form a group to knit caps for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Little did they realize what a meaningful impact they would make. Please read this heartwarming article with information if you would like to participate on page 28. And we are delighted to present A Pinch of Local Flavor , a NEW recipe column submitted by our contributing writers and advertisers. This first de- licious 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 this issue are: The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, Arther Murray Dance Centers and Pingry Big Blue Summer . Our talented writers have given us unique insight into these businesses and their respective owners. Local artist and Warren resident, Cheryl Kramer , adorns our front cover with an oil painting entitled, “Miami Beach Classic Bug.“ Spending time in Miami exposes Cheryl to a variety of artistic inspira- tions and she states about this piece… ”One week- end every January, a parade of classic cars rolls down Ocean Drive in the historic Art Deco district. I spotted the ‘yellow bug’, with the surf boards on top and I knew I had to capture this iconic car. It brought back memories of the ‘yellow bug’ I owned in the early 80s, although mine was a washed out yellow with bald tires and no surf boards atop!” Please read Cheryl’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 John & Alex Maloney of Warren, winners of the November 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 informatio n. 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! Follow us on INSTAGRAM@Connectionmag to see pictures of people in your local community who stay “Connected!” STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY WITH THE CONNECTION MAGAZINES AND REMEMBER TO SHOP LOCAL! Sincerely, Robin Fand, Publisher TABLE OF CONTENTS The Warren-Watchung Connection has a circulation of over 30,000, mailed to residents in Warren, Watchung, Martinsville, Stirling, Gillette, Millington, Green Brook, Basking Ridge, Berkeley Heights, New Providence with bonus circulation to businesses in the mailing area. PUBLISHED BY RBF Consulting LLC • P.O. Box 4081 • Warren, NJ 07059 www.theconnectionsnj.com THE CONNECTION Warren-Watchung 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 participated in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the November issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Twirlytops! The winners, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, are John & Alex Maloney of Warren. The winners received a gift certificate from Paisano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant. Cheryl Kramer ..........................................Page 8 Arthur Murray Dance Centers ..............Page 15 The Academy of Our Lady of Peace .....Page 52 Pingry Big Blue Summer ........................Page 55 The Garden Path .......................................Page 10 CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS SECTION ...Pages 14-17 A Pinch of Local Flavor .............................Page 16 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION ......Pages 20-36 Medical Minutes - ProActive Care .......................................Page 22 Health Hotline - Skin Deep Salon & Spa ..Page 25 Medical Minutes - Stephanie Haymaker , PhD .....................Page 26 Community News .....................................Page 28 Mind The Mind Column ...........................Page 30 Sleeping Naked After 40 ..........................Page 32 Ask Dr. Mel ................................................Page 34 Pets’ Health Column .................................Page 36 Slice of Life Column ..................................Page 38 Legal Eagle Column ..................................Page 43 DINING OUT SECTION ......................Pages 44-50 Recipe by Rosemary .................................Page 44 Creative Corner Column ...........................Page 46 Big Apple Bites Column ............................Page 48 Lawyer’s View Column ............................Page 51 KID’Z CONNECTION SECTION ........Pages 52-56 Family Adventures Column ......................Page 56 Organize That Column .............................Page 57 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ..............Pages 58-69 Real Estate Corner Column ......................Page 58 Financial Forum .........................................Page 66 SPOTLIGHT ON “SENIORS” SECTION ..Pages 70-72 Health Hotline - Miracle Ear .....................Page 70 Senior Corner Column ..............................Page 72 COMMUNITY CALENDAR ................Pages 74-75 “Random” Connections Column ..............Page 76 www.theconnectionsnj.com