THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION PAGE 6 SEPT/OCT/NOV 2024 8 Financial Forum - Shapiro CPA 12 Lawyer’s View – Gail L. Abrams, Attorney at Law AUTUMN’S ALLURE 13-24 Shopping, Beauty, & Dining 14 Family Adventures 16 Fashion Flash-Adams Fine Clothing 25-27 BACK TO SCHOOL 24 Food for Thought 25 Teen Voice- Soham Chausalkar 28-31 SENIOR LIVING 28 Slice of Life 30 Senior Corner 42-53 HEALTH & WELLNESS 42 Creative Corner 44 Medical Minutes-NMR 47 Lessons From A Life Coach- Jane Cooperman 48 Mind the Mind 50 Health Hotline – The Center for Intrapersonal Wellness, LLC 52 Health Hotline – True Fit Balance 54-65 HOME & DESIGN 60 Community News: NJ Sharing Network 65 Hints for the Home- Fair Street Interiors 66-67 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 68 Under the Hood- RSW Auto Group 10 Pratt Personal Training 26 Wharton Arts 31 Mira Vie at Warren 32 Legband & D’Onofrio LLC 41 Metropolitan Window Fashions 46 UniMed Center Lauren E. Loscialo Title of Artwork: Lotus Pink Lauren grew up in Warren, New Jersey with her sister Georgeann Agaisse, who happens to be an integral part of The Connection Magazine. Lauren E. Loscialo’s childhood was marked by a balance of contrasts. At a young age, she developed a strong respect for painting, photography, and nature through her artist mother, while gaining a grasp of technical, mechanical, and Architectural concepts from her engineer father. These early y ÕiVià «ÀiÃÃi` Õ« iÀ Ì i «ÀÌ>Vi v V>ÀivÕÞ >ÀÀÞ} >iÃÌ iÌVà ÜÌ vÕV tion when designing parks and public spaces. Lauren has an architecture background and spent over 25 years working as a landscape architect/urban planner in New York City after graduating from Rutgers University. Over her career, she had the opportunity to work on many iconic urban spaces throughout iÜ 9À] > viÜ VÕ`} iÌÀ> *>À >` 1 -µÕ>Ài° - i à > >Ü>À`Ü} `iÃ}iÀ L>Ãi` iÀ ÜÀ > *À enade Plan/Streetscape in the vicinity of the World Trade Center site after 9/11. In 2010, Lauren launched her own design company, Lauren E. Living LLC, specializing in urban gardens and rooftop design throughout New York City. Please visit her website to view her art: LaurenLoPhoto.com. 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 Topiarium Fake ad in the June issue is Marie Colangelo of Stirling. Marie won a gift certificate to Fuchsia Bowls in Berkeley Heights. Happy Holidays! Next Issue November Advertising deadline October 25, 2024 SPOT THE FAKE! ÃV>iÀ\ / i ÛiÜà iÝ«ÀiÃÃi` Ì i >ÀÌVià >Ài Ì i >ÕÌ Àî >` ` Ì iViÃÃ>ÀÞ Àiy iVÌ Ì i ÛiÜà v / i iVÌ >} >âið 7i «ÕLà > >`ÛiÀÌÃiiÌÃ] i`ÌÀ>à >` Ì iÀ VÌiÌ }` v>Ì ° 7i V>Ì }Õ>À>Ìii À >VVi«Ì >LÌÞ vÀ Ì i >VVÕÀ>VÞ v Ì i V>à >`i LÞ Ì i >`ÛiÀÌÃiÀð ON OUR COVER Highlights... Editorials... Welcome to fall and our September issue of the Warren-Watchung Connection. As the air turns crisp and the leaves transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, it's time to embrace everything the season has to offer. From apple picking to pumpkin-flavored treats, fall brings a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Use The Connection Magazine as your go-to resource for all things autumn. Inside, you'll find columns from industry experts on nutrition, men’s fashion, and maintaining a healthy mindset. Enhance your home's beauty and functionality with advice from the experts and advertisers in our Home & Design section. As the new school year begins and you’re in need of assistance in getting academically prepared, we have dedicated tutors and academic specialists here to help. Peruse the Back to School section and reach out to them today to ensure a successful and confident start to the school year! Dive in and make the most of the season with our curated content in this fall issue. The September cover features handpicked cover artists who share a unique and profound "connection" to The Connection Magazine. Their art not only adorns our cover but also embodies the spirit and essence of our publication. We are delighted to display these talented individuals, who share a special bond with The Connection Magazine. Our cover artist, Lauren E. Loscialo, grew up in Warren and is the sister of our editorial and production coordinator, Georgeann Agaisse. Her work is titled Lotus Pink and is a mixed media piece. The vibrant pinks, reds and magentas are eye-catching! The artwork was inspired by a photo from a trip to Vietnam. Lauren loves to find “natural” architecture within the landscape and is inspired by form and textures, as displayed in the perfect curves of this beautiful lotus. The ideal fall outing awaits you in our Family Adventures column by Joanne Kleinle. While you are enjoying apple cider, warm sweaters and colorful leaves, take the time to celebrate the harvest at Applefest in Warwick, New York. The trip promises to be a great family adventure filled with autumn interests for everyone! As you are busy getting the kids ready to head back to school, don’t forget to take time for self-care. Irene Lebbad writes about how to recalibrate your negative thoughts in our Health Hotline column. She recommends several strategies to redirect your negativity and stop it in its tracks. Fill your fall with positive thinking! We encourage you to visit the businesses featured in our magazine and let them know you heard about them here. Like our social media posts remind you, #TellThemWeSentYou! Your support not only helps these businesses thrive but also strengthens our local economy and community spirit. By choosing to shop locally, you contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of our neighborhoods. Thank you for being a part of our readership and supporting our mission. We look forward to continuing to serve you with valuable content and connecting you with the best local businesses. Here’s to a wonderful fall season filled with new beginnings, learning opportunities, and cherished memories! Warm regards, Anna Petro A Note From Our Publisher... CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gail Abrams, Gail Bicknell, ASID, CAPS, Helen H. Cha-Pyo, Soham Chausalkar, Jane Cooperman, Michele D’Onofrio, Carolyn Hanson, Joanne Kleinle, Lori Kolodin, MPH, RD, Irene Lebbad, MSW, LCSW, CIMHP, Donna Legband, Matthew Lopez, Ellyn Mantell, David Marzano Katrina Musto, Dr. Michael Osit, Jon Pfingst, Dr. Vince Sferra, Robert Shapiro CPA, ABV, Greg Waxberg, Jill Witte, Samantha Wohl
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