THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022/JANUARY 2023 theconnectionsnj.com Happy Holidays to all our loyal and engaged readers! It’s hard to believe we are so close to another holiday season, and yet, none of us can deny the excitement we feel just thinking about the cheerful times ahead. We, at The Connection Magazines, surely are super excited to celebrate this special time with our communities. In this issue, we are highlighting the magic of the holiday season by featuring a HOLIDAY CHEER section to help you find the perfect gift, special places to wine & dine, and destinations to visit. The local businesses offer great deals so please look through this robust issue to find various options and patronize your area businesses. This is a time for get-togethers! Needless to say, food takes center stage. Keeping that in mind, we bring you a dedicated Restaurant Directory - a listing of local dining establishments listed by town. We encourage you to carry our print magazines or tear the page to have the list handy. Alternatively, you can easily look up the directory page from our online magazines. Don’t forget to make the page a favorite on your mobile devices for easy and on–the-go access. Worship Section: Find Faith, Hope & Joy! Our popular worship section is included in this issue. You may use this as a reference to find a welcoming place to visit and congregate to celebrate the religious holiday seasons in the upcoming months. All are welcome. We recently conducted a readers’ poll via our social media platforms and found that many of you are thinking of home improvement before the holidays. We encourage you to read articles full of tips, ideas, offers, and information from our local design and supply stores. Remember to keep up with your exercise regimen during these times. Stay fit with information from our Health & Wellness section. Step away from the winter gloom with this delightful cover artwork by Claudia Slater. This piece is titled, Magnolia. Claudia says, “outside of my apartment are a couple of Magnolia trees which bloom in the spring and release a wonderful fragrance! Each year I pick one and the aroma fills my apartment. So this was my inspiration for painting one of these beautiful creations of God!” Please read her impressive bio on page 8. Additionally, find articles on: • Senior Living • Cutting-Edge Medical Technology • Family Law • Travel & more. Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. Enjoy this issue and make great memories with friends and family! OUR POPULAR DIGITAL FEATURES Don’t forget to FOLLOW our social media channels. We truly do CONNECT you to your communities. Sincerely, Anna Petro, Publisher TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Bicknell ASID, CAPS, Andrea S. Freeman VMD MS, Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA, Carolyn Hanson, Irene C. Lebbad, MSW, LCSW, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Dan Rosenberg, Deborah Sacks-Wilner 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 350 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the September issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Eat Equitably!. SPOT THE FAKE! A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER Happy Holidays from The Connections Team! ON THE COVER Claudia Slater .................................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Schultz & Blaustein.........................Page 17 Jane Cooperman Wellness . ..........Page 42 EDITORIALS Fit & HealthyPratt Personal Training.....................Page 8 HOLIDAY CHEER SECTION. .... Pages 14-27 Restaurant DirectoryWhere to Wine & Dine...................Page 14 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION.......Page 28 BERKELEY HEIGHTS SECTION...Pages 30-31 Pets Health - KIND Veterinary..............................Page 32 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION.........................................Pages 41-51 Mind The Mind. ..............................Page 44 Health Hotline- Jacqueline Gomes Nutrition..........Page 45 Health HotlinePsychiatric & Behavioral Health.....Page 48 Couples CornerCenter for Intrapersonal Wellness....Page 50 SENIOR LIVING SECTION....... Pages 52-53 Senior Corner..................................Page 52 Random Connections. ....................Page 54 HOME & DESIGN SECTION. ... Pages 55-65 Hints for the HomeFair Street Interiors........................Page 59 Slice of Life......................................Page 60 Creative Corner..............................Page 62 COMMUNITY CALENDAR....... Pages 66-67 WORSHIP PAGEFaith, Hope, Joy............................ Page 68 WINNER WINNER! The Warren-Watchung fall issue ‘Spot The Fake’ ad contest winner is Cynthia Lubeck of Watchung. Cynthia won a gift certificate to Faces Haircutters in Warren. OFFICE MANAGER Donna Reina Founded by the Late Robin Fand DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER Prachi Jain EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Georgeann Agaisse SOCIAL MEDIA & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Heather Silver ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Patty Herman ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Alicia Singman
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