The Connections Warren Watchung Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2022

THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 theconnectionsnj.com Hello Readers, Welcome to The Connection Warren-Watchung fall edition! Apart from the change in weather, this is also a time when we transition from a relaxed summer schedule to our normal routine. The fall edition is one of our most popular and at this busy time The Connection Magazines becomes even more of a valuable source of information and special offers. Over the last two decades, The Connection Magazines has emerged as the preferred choice for businesses to market their brands and, for readers to engage in everything related to LOCAL shopping, dining, and activities. Our community-centric mindset and professionalism grows with each new edition we bring to YOU. Through our PRINT and DIGITAL magazines, we have consistently managed to spread this love, keeping our readers interested and involved. In this issue –We feature many new and recurring businesses. We urge you to patronize these businesses where you will be treated with great warmth and appreciation. Let them know you read about them in our magazines! Mention-worthy in this edition is our Community News column highlighting Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Tri-County provides partial scholarships to financially disadvantaged children in Northern NJ so they can attend safe, quality, values-based independent schools where they thrive. Please read to learn how this organization is changing lives one student at a time. Our Jewish Life page encourages followers of the faith to congregate in our communities to celebrate the upcoming Jewish Holidays. You may want to visit these places of prayer, education and charitable work. On The Cover – Gracing the cover of this issue is a watercolor by Mindy Lighthipe. The artwork is entitled, Masked Frog. Mindy says, “Traveling in Costa Rica is always a creative and wonderful experience for me. The Masked Frog was inspired by a night frog hike I did in the Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica. I love frogs and this was a new species for me. I immediately had to paint this tiny tree frog.” Please read her impressive bio on page 8. Additionally, find articles on Health & Wellness, Senior Living, Cutting-Edge Medical Technology, Family Laws, Travel & more. Written by industry experts, they are loaded with information and insights. 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 Founded by the Late Robin Fand PUBLISHER Anna Petro EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Jody Varvaro DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER Prachi Jain EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Georgeann Agaisse ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Patty Herman, Alicia Singman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rosie Battista, Gail Bicknell ASID, CAPS, Andrea S. Freeman, VMD, MS., Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Irene C. Lebbad, MSW, LCSW, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Dr. Michael Osit, Goldie Ribiat, Dan Rosenberg, Jill Stolz, Deborah Sacks-Wilner 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. 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 June-August issue. Congratulations to everyone who “spotted” Good Riddance, Motormouth!. The winner, selected randomly from a list of all those who entered and provided the correct answer, is Nila Chejlyk of Stirling. The winner received a gift certificate from Brasa Wood Fired Grill in Warren. SPOT THE FAKE! A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER ON THE COVER Mindy Lighthipe .............................Page 8 CONNECTION COMMENDS Tropical Smoothie Café......................Page 18 TileLab ................................................Page 24 Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Solution...................................Page 42 Center for Intrapersonal Wellness LLC...Page 45 Performance Rehabilitation...............Page 49 Intuitive Medical Group. ....................Page 52 Brandywine Living at Summit............Page 62 Fit & Health – Pratt Performance Systems. ..............Page 10 Pets Health – KIND Veterinary . ...............................Page 12 HELLO, FALL SECTION Eat, Drink, Celebrate....................Pages 15-21 Family Adventures..............................Page 20 FALL DESTINATIONS SECTION..........Page 22 HOME & DESIGN SECTION. ...... .Pages 23-34 Hints for the Home – Fair Street Interiors............................Page 26 BERKELEY HEIGHTS SECTION...........Page 39 Community News – Tri-County Scholarship Fund..............Page 40 HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION..Page 42-55 Rosie Battista......................................Page 44 Food & Nutrition- Jeweled Nutrition...............................Page 46 Health HotlineBusy Women Weight Loss..................Page 51 Mind The Mind. ..................................Page 54 KIDZ CONNECTION SECTION...........Page 57 Random Connections. ........................Page 58 JEWISH LIFE SECTION. ......................Page 59 Creative Corner..................................Page 60 Senior Corner......................................Page 61 SENIOR LIVING SECTION............Pages 62-65 Health Hotline- APros/Application Pros......................Page 64 COMMUNITY CALENDAR...........Pages 66-67 Slice of Life..........................................Page 68 WINNER WINNER! The Warren-Watchung summer issue ‘Spot the Fake’ ad winner is Nila Chejlyk of Stirling. Nila won a gift certificate to Brasa Wood Fired Grill located in Warren. OFFICE MANAGER Donna Reina

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