THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2024 Morgan Sena Makeup Artistry Page 23 Body Align Physical Therapy Page 49 Maddie Archbold Title of Artwork: White Italianate House A senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School, Maddie Archbold has maintained a deep interest in and love for art throughout her life. At a very young age Maddie began taking art classes both in and outside of school, which helped her to develop her skills and style. Maddie's favorite mediums are watercolor, oil paint and colored pencils. She prefers to work realistically. She shares her talents for and appreciation of art with her school community as an active member of the WHRHS chapter of the National Art Honors Society. Outside of school, Maddie also sells custom art commissions through her personal Facebook page. THE CONNECTION MAGAZINE'S TEAM PUBLISHED BY Donna Reina, Georgeann Agaisse, Heather Silver, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman The Connection Magazine P.O. Box 4081, Warren, NJ 07059 908-903-1799 | info@theconnectionsnj.com 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 TheWINNERSof the The Purrrrrrfect Pet Fake Ad in our April issue are Geno & Laura Moscetti of Stirling. This husband & wife team won a gift certificate to Gopi Yoga in Warren. SPOT THE FAKE! 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 liability for the accuracy of the claims made by the advertisers. ON OUR COVER Highlights... Editorials... As we embark on summer and the school year comes to a close with graduation season approaching, we are thrilled to bring you a special June issue of the Warren-Watchung Connection. This issue will honor the achievements of the talented students in our community. We have chosen stunning artwork created by students from our very own local school district on the cover. Their artwork serves as a visual representation of the creativity and potential that exists within our local young adults. In addition to highlighting these remarkable students, we want to make your graduation celebrations even more memorable. We have curated a selection of local restaurants that are perfect for hosting graduation dinners, parties and other celebratory gatherings. The businesses in our community are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods, o ering unique products, services and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. We encourage you to support these local gems and discover the hidden treasures they have to o er. In keeping with student achievement and graduation as this issue’s theme, we have chosen student- writer Maxwell Silver’s article as our Teen Voice column. It is apropos for the June issue as he discusses the highs and lows of transitioning from middle school to high school. All rising freshmen will benefit from and relate to his reflections and anticipations. Gentlemen, your “Summer Style Scoop” is here! David Marzano, manager of Adams Fine Clothing & Tuxedo writes about the must-have basics for summer in our Fashion Flash column. Find out the top trends this season for shorts, polos, sports coats and trousers! This issue’s cover was painted by Maddie Archbold, a senior at Watchung Hills Regional High School. Looking at this lovely house makes me want to move right in! Maddie was inspired to paint this piece from a trip to New Orleans. She says, “Walking around the streets of uptown, I was able to admire a lot of the Greek revival and Italianate style architecture.” The southern live oak trees lining the streets there were her motivation for including greenery in her painting-titled, White Italianate House. When you visit any of our featured businesses, please let them know that you discovered them through our magazine. By doing so, you not only support these local establishments, but also help us continue to spread the word about their exceptional products and services. Trust us to be your go-to resource for all things local and small business-related. Please join us in celebrating the beginning of summer and the remarkable local businesses that make our neighborhood shine. Wishing you a summer filled with warmth, joy and countless memories. Sincerely, Anna Petro A Note From Our Publisher... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kaylynn Ebner, Barry Farber, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Matthew Lopez, Trish Mahoney, Ellyn Mantell, David Marzano, Dr. Michael Osit, Robert Shapiro, Maxwell Silver Financial ForumShapiro Financial Group Page 8 YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER DINING Pages 12-21 Shopping, Beauty & Events Pages 22-25 Fashion Flash- Adams Fine Clothing & Tuxedo Page 25 Family Adventures Page 28 HOME & DESIGN Pages 37-44 Hints for the Home- Fair Street Interiors Page 42 SENIOR LIVING Page 45 Senior Corner Page 45 HEALTH & WELLNESS Pages 46-53 Health Hotline-NMR Page 48 The Art of Living – Barry Farber Page 50 Medical MinutesAdvanced Frequency Energy Spa Page 51 Slice of Life Page 52 Mind the Mind Page 54 KIDZ CONNECTION Pages 55-57 Creative Corner Page 55 Teen Voice Page 57 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Pages 58-59 Under The HoodRSW Auto Group Page 60
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