The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition-Sept/Oct/Nov 2019

PAGE 6 THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION SEPT/OCT/NOV 2019 PUBLISHER Robin Fand 908-903-1799 • Fax 732-667-8488 • Connectionsnj@gmail.com OFFICE MANAGER Anna Petro PRODUCTION COORDINATORS Donna Reina, Jody Varvaro DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COORDINATOR Prachi Jain ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail L. Abrams, Esq., Rosie Battista, Diane Crawley, Karolina Dehnhard, Esq., Carolyn Hanson, Sherry Kevoe, Joanne Kleinle, Ellyn Mantell, Dr. Michael Osit, Scott Parker, Jennifer Roll, Dan Rosenberg, Melvin S. Rosh, MD FAAP, Rosemary Scoleri, Linda Seigelman, Jill Stolz, Amy Wechsler, Esq., Martine M. White, Debbie Vanderbeek Welcome to The Connec- tionMagazines’ Back to School issue - Warren-Watchung edi- tion. Since its inception in 2004, our magazines have continually evolved, keeping our readers engaged and our advertisers visible to the community in which they serve. What hasn’t changed is our professionalism and community minded presence. Traditional PRINT marketing has managed to sustain all forms of media. As always, PRINT is still credible, displayable, storable and read- able. However, with the times-a-changing, we have “upped” our technological game! The Connection Magazines have managed to form the perfect marriage of DIGITAL and PRINT. IN THIS ‘AGE OF INSTANT’ AND ‘ON THE GO,’ you can read The Connection Magazines on personal computers, tablets and mobile phones. Thanks to our digital advancements, we are excited to share how we CONNECT our advertisers to the readers that make up our community! • EMPOWER your BRAND with The CON- NECTory - Our on-line Business Directory • Feature coupon/offers on our DEALS & STEALS page - on-line. • DIGITAL ADVERTISING - opportunities on our website • VIDEO INTEGRATION - featured on your digital ads • 5 SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS - stream- lined bundles available for events, promo- tions or new product launches The Connection Magazines provides our READERS with a number of helpful and fun ONLINE options! • THE CONNECTIONS’ RECIPE BOOK - Tried and true recipes submitted by our local readers! • COUPONS ON THE GO! - Check out our DEALS & STEALS page accessible for print and on your phone. • SPOT THE FAKE CONTEST - Join our die- hard fans and play to win a prize from a local business. • THE CONNECTIONS’ BLOG - articles writ- ten by industry experts on all subjects in- cluding ONLINE ONLY articles on various topics of interest. HIGHLIGHTED BUSINESSES in this issue: Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Peak Medical, Dan Zai Ramen & Sushi House, Pure Energy Fitness and Tranquility Day Spa. ON THE COVER: Local artist, Linda Schwartz, adorns the cover with an acrylic on canvas entitled, “Journey’s End.“ She states, ”This painting has a double meaning for me– shoes end up in a box after they have outlived their useful lives. I finished this painting of the iconic Converse All Stars, after a year’s hiatus taking care of my father, who finally passed away from his illness at age 91.” Please read Linda’s bio on page 8. SPOT THE FAKE WINNER: Congratulate Rosemary Erickson of Watchung, winner of the June 2019 Warren-Watchung contest. STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY THIS FALL WITH THE CONNECTION MAGA- ZINES 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 theconnectionsnj.com THE CONNECTION Warren-Watchung Edition Linda Schwartz ........................................Page 8 Fred Astaire Dance Studios ...................Page 12 Peak Medical ..........................................Page 22 Dan Zai Ramen & Sushi House ..............Page 50 Pure Energy Fitness ...............................Page 66 Tranquility Day Spa ...............................Page 69 The Garden Path .......................................Page 10 The Family Lawyer Column .....................Page 14 BACK 2 SCHOOL SECTION ..............Pages 16-19 Family Adventures Column ......................Page 16 Ask Dr. Mel ................................................Page 18 SPOTLIGHT ON BERKELEY HEIGHTS ...Pages 23-25 Estate Planning Column ...........................Page 27 HOME & DESIGN SECTION ..............Pages 28-39 Creative Corner Column ...........................Page 32 What’s In Your Attic? ...............................Page 38 Legal Corner Column ................................Page 40 DINING OUT SECTION ......................Pages 50-57 Big Apple Bites Column ............................Page 52 Recipe by Rosemary .................................Page 54 CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS SECTION ...Pages 58-60 GrapesintheGlass.com ..............................Page 59 A Pinch of Local Flavor .............................Page 60 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION ......Pages 62-77 Community News - Knitted Knockers .....Page 62 Sleeping Naked After 40 ..........................Page 72 Health Hotline - Skin Deep Salon & Spa ........................Page 75 Mind The Mind Column ...........................Page 76 “Random” Connections Column ..............Page 78 SPOTLIGHT ON “SENIORS” SECTION ..Pages 80-81 Senior Corner Column ..............................Page 81 COMMUNITY CALENDAR ................Pages 82-83 Slice of Life Column ..................................Page 84 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 or play online at theconnectionsnj.com More than 300 people took part in our Spot The Fake Ad Contest in the June issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Sun Roof Solar Panels! The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Rosemary Erickson of Watchung. The winner received a gift certificate from New Fountain of Vitality . theconnectionsnj.com