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THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 NOV 2024-JAN 2025 10-27 HOLIDAY CHEER 10 Wine, Dine & Have a Great Time Guide 12 Commends: L&B Healthy Pet Markets 15 Fashion Flash: Adams Fine Clothing 17 What about Wine: Vine Republic 18 Family Adventures: Joanne Kleinle 21 Commends: Sovereign Artisan 24 Home For The Holidays 26-27 Unwrap Joy & Shop Small Directory 28-30 SENIOR LIVING 29 Senior Corner: Ellyn Mantell 30 Slice of Life: Ellyn Mantell 39 Community News - JFS 40-48 HOME & DESIGN 47 Hints for the Home: Fair Street Interiors 49 Houses of Worship: Faith, Hope, Joy 50-58 HEALTH & WELLNESS 50 Health Hotline: Center for Intrapersonal Wellness 52 Food for Thought: Lori Kolodin, MPH, RD 54 Lessons of a Life Coach: Jane Cooperman 57 Health Hotline: NMR 58 Mind the Mind: Dr. Michael Osit 59 The Art of Living: Barry Farber, Diamond Minds 60-61 KIDZ CONNECTION 60 Creative Corner 62-63 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 64 Under the Hood: RSW Auto Group Ivey Kampouris Title of Artwork: FANCIFUL Since my childhood I have had an obsession for art, fashion, beauty and design. The freedom of creating something new, to see it evolve, and making it into something beautiful is a passion for me. My focus is creating art while working with color, pattern and textures that are exciting. It is my hope that my art makes you as happy as I feel when I design! I started my career as a full scholarship winner and graduate of AIFL with a Best Portfolio award in fashion illustration and studied art at the Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Freelancing for over 17 years, I specialize in painting portraits, fashion illustration, product illustration, along with corporate branding, designing perfume bottles, handbags, and scarves. My experience includes freelancing for New York’s garment center, corporate in-house department stores, fashion designers, pattern book illustration and corporate cosmetic companies, some of my clients include Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Elizabeth Arden, Estée Lauder, Revlon, Macy’s, Simplicity and McCall’s Patterns, Steiner Sports along with various fashion designers and book deals. The very best way to keep up with new art is to follow me on Instagram @theartofivey or on Facebook. 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 TheWINNERof the Fifty Is Fabulous ad in the September issue is Maryanna Hovanec of Green Brook. Maryanna won a gift certificate to The Hidden Chickpea in Madison. Happy New Year! Next Issue February Advertising deadline January 10, 2025 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... As we step into the heart of the holiday season, it’s a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. The November issue of the Warren-Watchung Connection arrives in your home during a season filled with joy, traditions, and togetherness. Whether you’re preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply savoring the beauty of winter, this special time brings opportunities to connect with loved ones and embrace the spirit of giving. Please see our Faith, Love, Joy section, which o ers a curated selection of places where you can find peace and inspiration during this joyful time. During this season, let’s celebrate what makes our community so special—our local businesses! As you prepare for the holidays and the cheerful weeks ahead, we invite you to embrace the spirit of shopping small and supporting the entrepreneurs who bring unique treasures to our neighborhoods. Our Unwrap Joy & Shop Small business listing is here to connect you with local merchants who can make your holiday shopping truly special. Small-Business Saturday is November 30, a day dedicated to showing support for local businesses. But don’t stop there—let’s make shopping local a year-round habit to keep our community thriving. Complete your day of shopping by participating in one of the many festive celebrations, joyful gatherings, and unforgettable experiences catalogued for you on our Home for the Holidays page. If you're in the mood to relax and celebrate with family and friends, check out our Wine, Dine & Have a Great Time directory, featuring some of the best restaurants around town. Gift cards to these local spots make wonderful holiday presents, too! Speaking of wine, please don’t plan your Thanksgiving meal without reading What About Wine, by Bill Goetz of Vine Republic. He provides general rules when serving reds, whites and sparkling wines with the big bird. Bill has got you covered when it comes to pairing wine with this festive meal. Once again, Joanne Kleinle has scoped out the perfect way to spend the day celebrating the holiday season with your family. Lights, lights, lights! Read the Family Adventures column to discover where you can view a spectacular display of holiday lighting, whether you choose to visit Essex County here in NJ, Brooklyn, NY or Berks County, PA. These seasonal light extravaganzas will illuminate you with joy! Our gorgeous cover is an acrylic on canvas painting entitled, FANCIFUL. It was painted by Ivey Kampouris. We love the way her blue eyes pop among the surrounding pink and peach colors within the composition. Ivey’s inspiration for this fashion illustration was “to make a statement in a chic, editorial style.” May this festive season bring you great peace and joy! The Connection Magazines wish you a warm and wonderful holiday. With gratitude, Anna Petro A Note From Our Publisher... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Bicknell, Dr. Jeremy Cohen, Jane Cooperman, Barry Farber, Bill Goetz, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Lori Kolodin, Irene C. Lebbad, Matthew Lopez, Ellyn Mantell, David J. 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theconnectionsnj.com HOLIDAY CHEER PAGE 15 ot everything you read online is good advice. While there are many helpful tips out there, they might be drowned out by the overwhelming amount of misinformation coming from people with no expertise. Menswear is no different. In 2024, anyone can put on an ill-fitting suit, make a lot of content, get some followers, and call themselves an expert on tailoring. But 90% of them are full of it. This is incredibly frustrating both for me as a professional clothier AND for you as a consumer. While they may be coming from a good place, their research is lacking and the views of these self-proclaimed “experts” are confusing and oxymoronic. So I implore you to log off Instagram, close Tiktok, and let your friendly neighborhood clothier break down how to master your suit fit in 2024. If I’ve ever fit you for a suit you’ve probably heard me say, “Let’s start from the top.” Getting the top right is the most important fit aspect in a jacket. Everything else (sleeves, coat waist, seat, etc.) a good tailor can alter. So when you’re trying on a coat for the first time, focus on these four areas to determine if it’s a good fit. Shoulders- The shoulders should hug your own and end right where your shoulders do naturally. A poorly fitted jacket will have the dreaded “shoulder divots” which are all too common on the red carpet. Collar- The collar should gently hug your neck without any excessive gapping and lay cleanly across your back. FASHIONFLASH The Suit, 2024 AD By David J. Marzano Manager, Adams Fine Clothing and Tuxedo Chest- A tailor can reduce and sculpt the chest, but s/he cannot make it bigger. If your lapels are popping open like Bruce Banner mid-Hulk transformation, you might want to size up. Length- A coat can be shortened slightly, but not lengthened. Like a good lawyer, you want your jacket to do one thing, cover your a$&. Trousers are pretty simple, and if you nail these two aspects, your tailor can handle the rest. Hips- Trousers that fit your hips properly should have pockets that lay clean without flaring out. There should be no excess/ drooping fabric on the sides or back. Rise- The distance from your crotch to the top of your waistband. If the rise is too high, you’re getting a wedgie. If it is too low, then you’re MC Hammer. Both are inadvisable. “BUT DAVE!” you might shout into these pages, “What if I constantly struggle with fit issues and feel like I can never find anything that works for me?” Well, dear readers, let’s dive into why becoming a “custom guy” is your best bet. If you frequently encounter major fit problems, you essentially have two choices: 1. Buy an off-the-rack suit and face the daunting task of extensive alterations. This can end up costing you a fortune. Think about the money spent on the suit itself, plus all the tailoring required to make it fit. 2. Go custom! For less than the combined cost of an off-the-rack suit and its alterations, you can have a suit made to your unique measurements and preferences right from the start. Taking your specific fit issues into account, creating a unique pattern saves you—and your tailor—time and frustration. In short, investing in a custom suit means you’ll get a perfect fit without the headache of constant adjustments. Plus, you’ll have a garment that truly reflects your style! Adams Fine Clothing & Tuxedo 1275 Springfield Avenue in New Providence, New Jersey. N
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As soon as the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, sparkling lights start to pop up all over town, illuminating the streets and lifting our spirits. You do not have to have to be Clark Griswald or have him as your neighbor to enjoy a great light display. There are many amazing light shows in the area - many free of charge - that are the perfect place to take the family, go with friends, or enjoy a romantic date night and soak up loads of holiday cheer. One of my favorites is The Holiday Lights Spec- The Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Every year since 2006, the Turtle Back Zoo has opened its doors and hosted this pop-up event throughout December displaying its holiday finest. It is the perfect way to celebrate the season. During The Holiday Lights Spectacular, The Holiday Lights Spectacular, the zoo is illuminated with over 100,000 lights turning the paths and displays into a winter wonderland. In addition to the 50 winter and animal displays throughout the zoo, visitors can also tour the indoor reptile house and the marine touch tank. Of course, the little ones can also take a ride on the zoo train or the endangered species carousel. The Holiday Lights Spectacular is open 5-9 pm Friday-Sunday, November 22-24, Friday, November 29-Wednesday, December 6th, and Friday, December 6-Tuesday, December 31st. It is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There is no admission fee, but they encourage you to celebrate the spirit of the season by helping others and bringing donations of non-perishable food, new toys, and/or gently used coats. Check out the website at https:// turtlebackzoo.com/ for more information and a listing of special events like appearances by Santa, food trucks and more. A little further from home, there is an opportunity to view a drive-through lights display at Diggerland in West Berlin, NJ West Berlin, NJ. The cost is $36.99 per vehicle. More information can be found at https://diggerlandusa.com/special-events/holiday-light-show/. Arguably the biggest light show in the area is hosted by the residents of Dyker Heights Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. This festive neighborhood community decks its halls yearly, with each private residence donning thousands of lights for a magnificent display. It is free of charge to walk through the neighborhood, but traffic and parking are tight. Go during the week for the easiest access. Another option is to take a bus tour from Manhattan. It takes about 4 hours and there are restroom facilities on the coaches. See https://www.dykerheightschristmaslights. com/ for more information and pricing. For more information on the event go to https:// www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/ dyker-heights-christmas-lights. About an hour and a half in the other direction is Koziar’s Christmas Village Koziar’s Christmas Village. It began with William Koziar decorating the farm, its paths, and its buildings for his wife and children to enjoy back in 1948, but it has expanded to become what the Pennsylvania Travel Council has deemed one of the top ten travel attractions in Pennsylvania. Display World Magazine has also voted it Best Outdoor Christmas Display in the World. With over a million lights and beautiful Christmas displays, it is something that should not be missed. See https://koziarschristmasvillage.com/ for hours and more details. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, these beautiful light displays will light up your heart this winter. You don’t have to blow out your fuses or fall from the roof to see some lights and get in the spirit of the season, check out one (or more) of these magnificent displays and have yourself a merry little Christmas. 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