Page 6 - The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition February 2013

PAGE 6 THE WARREN-WATCHUNG CONNECTION FEBRUARY 2013
PUBLISHER
Robin Fand
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OFFICE MANAGER
Anna Petro
PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
Jill Schneiderman, Jody Varvaro
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Eliza Davis, Brianna Petro
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES
Shavaun Gliksman, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman, Cindy Slavin
THE CONNECTORY & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Donna Reina
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Nicole Ashman, Rosie Battista, Danielle Conner, Jody Friedman,
Lauren Greenberg, Bernard G. Haddican, Carolyn Hanson,
Tatiana Javier, Ron Joffe, Ellyn Mantell, Nancy Millman, Scott
Parker, Peter Ng, LAC, Dr. Michael Osit, Dan Rosenberg,
Susan & Bill Schoonover, Linda Seigelman, Lauren Simms, DMD,
Stephanie Solaris, Dr. Ron Spiaggia, Jill Stolz, Gary White DDS
Ralph Garafola .........................................Page 8
Lloyd’s Furniture......................................Page 5
All Children’s Theatre............................Page 22
Villa Nova Financing Group ..................Page 46
Isabelle’s Bridal & Eveningwear ...........Page 60
Glamour Day Spa ...................................Page 66
Aoyama Chinese & Japanese Cuisine ...Page 88
Warren Deli & Grill.................................Page 92
Medical Minutes - Dr. Ron Spiaggia ........Page 10
Slice of Life Column ..................................Page 14
Garden Path Column ................................Page 18
Creative Corner Column ...........................Page 20
SUMMER PROGRAMS SECTION ..... Pages 22-28
Family Adventures Column......................Page 28
Auto Update Column ...............................Page 30
HOME SWEET HOME SECTION .......Pages 32-44
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS ................. Pages 48-49
Senior Healthline Column ........................Page 48
Senior Corner Column ..............................Page 49
Insurance Tips Column .............................Page 50
“ Random” Connections Column..............Page 56
TIE THE KNOT SECTION ................... Pages 58-63
Love Notes Column ..................................Page 62
HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION ......Pages 66-85
Fitness Connection Column .....................Page 68
Mind The Mind Column ...........................Page 70
Medical Minutes - Peak Medical ..............Page 73
Couple’s Corner Column ..........................Page 74
Health Hotline - Gillette Dental Care ......Page 76
Health Hotline - Stephanie Solaris ..........Page 78
Health Hotline - Peter Ng, LAC, NY, CA, NJ..Page 82
Sleeping Naked After 40 ..........................Page 84
DINING OUT SECTION ......................Pages 87-97
Big Apple Bites Column............................Page 94
Restaurant Recipes ...................................Page 96
Warren-Watchung
Community Calendar ......................Pages 98-99
Happy New Year to all of our
loyal readers and advertisers! It
has been quite the journey this
season dealing with Hurricane
Sandy’s aftermath, the “Fiscal
Cliff” issues, raises in taxes and of course the hor-
ror of Newtown Connecticut. I’m sure we are all
reflecting on what is important in our lives now
and we must look forward to a year filled with
positive promise. As a magazine who features
“small business” we are more dedicated than ever
to support and promote our local vendors that
work so hard to bring us quality goods and serv-
ices.
With that said, we are excited to introduce a
NEW section focused on our “Senior” community.
It will be an ongoing feature for us as we know
there is a growing generation of Senior citizens
who affect all of us in different ways. In addition
to this Spotlight on Seniors, we also are present-
ing the Summer Program Section for those fam-
ilies looking to get a jump on camps and activities
for the summer, Tie The Knot Section for the
wedding planners, Home Sweet Home Section
for ALL of your needs around the house, Dining
Out Section featuring local eateries and food op-
tions and the Health & Wellness Section brim-
ming with wonderful solutions, tips and hints for
everything health related. We hope you keep this
edition in your home this season as a great re-
source for shopping, professional care and dining.
Featured from our local business/professional
community in this issue are: Lloyd’s Furniture,
All Children’s Theatre, Villa Nova Financing
Group, Isabelle’s Bridal & Eveningwear, Glam-
our Day Spa, Aoyama Chinese & Japanese
Cuisine and Warren Deli & Grill. Our talented
writers have given us a unique perspective into
these businesses and their respective owners.
Ralph Garafola, amazingly talented cover
artist, brings us “Chuckles the Clown” to cheer up
the February blues! This oil on canvas inspirational
painting came from a sculpture Ralph admired. He
states “The pose is what caught my eye. I thought
he had such a nice smile and I liked the way the
hands were positioned. I put white gloves on him,
a red bow tie and tuxedo and gave Chuckles kind
eyes reminiscent of a clown that I know.” Please
enjoy this wonderful piece and read Ralph’s bio
on page 8.
In keeping with our “Community Minded”
commitment, The Connection Magazines were
honored to make the following generous charita-
ble donations in 2012: Watchung Arts Center,
WHRHS Project Graduation, Keeping Babies Safe,
Watchung Hills Soccer Association, Somerset Pa-
triots Children’s Educational & Sportsmanship
Foundation, New Yorkers for Children, Warren
Township Rescue Squad, Bernardsville Chamber of
Commerce, Warren Lion’s Club, Watchung Hills
Elks Club, Matheny Medical & Educational Center,
WHRHS Hall of Fame, Shimon & Sara Birnbaum
Jewish Community Center JCC Scholarship Fund,
Swim Inc., Laurie Strauss Leukemia Foundation,
The Field Band Foundation, Race for a Cure and
Somerset County Sheriff’s Superior Officers FOP
89. We strongly believe in helping those in need
and hope our donations make a difference.
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Gillette, Millington, Green Brook, Basking Ridge and Berkeley Heights
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