THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2023 Iggy’s Second Chance-Patricia Paradiso Page 14 duCret Center of Art Page 16 BITS Camp Page 24 Diamond Hill Montessori Page 26 Gill St. Bernard’s Page 27 Bedminster ON-SITE Drapery Care Page 56 Kraus Restoration Page 58 Estate Planning-Gail Abrams Page 10 AUTUMN’S ALLURE Pages 13-21 KIDZ CONNECTION Pages 24-27 Teen Voice Page 25 Family Adventures Page 28 SENIOR LIVING Pages 29-31 Senior Corner Page 30 Slice of Life Page 32 Community News-Heartworks Page 37 HEALTH & WELLNESS Pages 38-49 Medical Minutes : Body Page 38 Health Hotline Page 40 Mind The Mind Page 44 Lessons From a Life Coach Page 46 Medical Minutes : Mind Page 48 HOME & DESIGN Pages 51-61 Hints For The Home Page 53 Creative Corner Page 64 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Pages 62-63 Eileen Bonacci is a local artist residing in Berkeley Heights. She discovered at an early age that she had a natural talent and passion for art. She experimented with various mediums, and decided her favorite was oils. Over the years, she attended various art schools and continues to fine tune her skills at The Center for Contemporary Art. Most of her focus has been on Landscapes, Florals and House Portraits. Eileen and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and traveling abroad. These travels have given her inspiration to capture vacation memories on canvas. After reviewing their vacation photos, she chooses an interesting subject that shows a strong contrast between light and shadows. Some of her favorite locations include Tuscany, Sicily, Amsterdam and of course, New Jersey. Her work has been exhibited at galleries including the Mayo Performing Arts Center, the Paper Mill Playhouse, Swain Gallery, Watchung Arts Center and others. Her painting, Day at the Beach, won 1st Place in Oil Painting by a Professional in the 2021 Union County Senior Art Show and Best in Show. It then won 1st Place, Professional Oil and Best in Show at the State level. Eileen’s artwork can be viewed on her website: artbyeileen.com. THE CONNECTION MAGAZINES TEAM Donna Reina, Georgeann Agaisse, Heather Silver, David Pereyra, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman Scan our QR Code to visit our Instagram 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 Borrow a Bow Wow Fake Ad in our June issue is Angela Girardi of Warren & Hillsborough! Angela won a gift card to POURtuga Coffee Shop, on the circle in Watchung. 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... Welcome to our captivatingSeptember issue. As we bid farewell to the summer sun and embrace the crisp, fall air and warm hues that embody the spirit of this seasonal change, we bring you an array of your neighborhood musts, insightful articles & so much more. Autumn is a season of change, a time to refresh and renew. In keeping with this spirit, we encourage you to explore the offerings from our supportive advertisers. They are local businesses that share our commitment to quality and service, ensuring you receive value for your trust and patronage. Each advertiser has been carefully selected to enrich your autumn experience, offering products and services that resonate with this time of year. 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Inspired by photos taken on vacation, Eileen Bonacci painted the piece gracing our September cover. It is aptly titled, Day at the Beach. The oil painting depicts the scene she encountered while walking on the Ocean City boardwalk. She says, “I felt a sense of peace and serenity and wanted to capture that moment as a memory on canvas.” As the leaves turn and we settle into the serene rhythm of fall, let’s remember to support each other and the businesses that make our community vibrant and unique. Thank you for your continuous readership and support. Here’s to the brilliant colors of fall, the joy of discovery, and the comfort of community. With Warm Regards, Anna Petro, Publisher A Note From Our Publisher... the summer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Abrams, Kathleen Bartlett, Gail Bicknell, ASID, CAPS, Jane Cooperman, Mitch Frieber, Carolyn Hanson, Kieran Kern, Joanne Kleinle, Irene C. Lebbad, MSW, LCSW, Ellyn Mantell, Katrina Musto, Timothy O’Connor, Dr. Michael Osit, Riya Ramani, Steve Sargent, Deborah Schader that she had a to fine tune her skills at The Center for Contemporary Art. Most of her focus has been on Land
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