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THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION
DECEMBER 2013
PUBLISHER
Robin Fand
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Anna Petro
PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
Jill Schneiderman, Jody Varvaro
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Alix Berlin, Justine Rodriguez, Jared Roth
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES
Shavaun Gliksman, Patty Herman, Alicia Singman
THE CONNECTORY & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Donna Reina
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Francis Barbieri Jr., DDS, Patricia Diesel, Linda Weeks DiFilippo,
Darleen Fiorelli, Lisa Fittipaldi, Esq., Susan J. Friedman, LCSW,
Lidia S. Gabinelli, Carolyn Hanson, Sherry Kevoe, Ellyn Mantell,
Fermin Martinez, Dr. Joseph Mejia, Karen Muller, Alison O’Neill,
Dan Rosenberg, Todd Schneiderman, MD, Linda Seigelman,
Dr. Vincent Sferra, Andrea Strauss, MD
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Branchburg, Somerville, Raritan & Hillsborough with
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OUR ADVERTISERS
Louise B. Hafesh
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The Gem Vault
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The Jewelry Store at Martinsville
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Mastro Shoes
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Beneath It All
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Page 18
K&S Italian Specialties
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Markirk Salon
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Stapleton’s Restaurant & Lounge
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Page 26
On Fire 4 Fitness
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Page 34
Violet Marie’s Gifts & Home Accents
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Page 48
AEPG Wealth Strategies
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Page 50
Penza Associates, Inc.
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Page 54
Real Estate Corner Column
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Page 8
Medical Minutes - Dr. Joseph Mejia
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Page 10
HOLIDAY EVENTS & DINING SECTION
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Pages 18-28
Creative Corner Column
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Page 28
Lawyer’s View Column
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION
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Pages 32-47
Medical Minutes - Peak Medical
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Page 32
Health Hotline - Dr. Barbieri
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Page 36
Health Hotline -
Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists
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Health Hotline - Dr. Todd Schneiderman
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Medical Minutes - Dr. Vincent Sferra
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Page 42
Health Hotline - Andrea Strauss,
MD
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Health Hotline - Susan Friedman
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Organize That Column
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SPOTLIGHT ON “SENIORS”
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Pages 52-53
Health Hotline - ComForcare Home Care
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Senior Corner Column
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Big Apple Bites Column
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Page 56
HOME SWEET HOME SECTION
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Pages 58-68
Home Improvement Column
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Page 60
Slice of Life Column
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Page 70
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Pages 72-73
“
Random” Connections Column
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Page 74
Welcome to the Holiday
edition of The Bridgewater-
Somerville Connection. We are
delighted to present an issue
filled with many new and re-
turning advertisers, thought-provoking editorial
columns, our Community Calendar and of
course our sections, which help to make the
magazine more focused and easier to read. Our
dedicated sections this time are:
Holiday
Events and Dining, Health & Wellness, Spot-
light on “Seniors”
and
Home Sweet Home.
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Cover artist,
Louise B. Hafesh,
dazzles us
with a beautiful oil on linen board painting en-
titled
“
Magical Night.”
She states, ”I am forever
in love with all things Venice. Over the years and
several excursions, I have amassed a personal
and borrowed treasure trove of Venetian objects
d’art, not to mention a slew of inspirational
photos from which I chose to compose 10
paintings for a one-woman gallery exhibition,
‘
For love of Venice.’
The centerpiece of the
show, was a quad of Masks that commemorate
the magnificent annual Venetian celebration,
Carnivale. Inspired by each hand crafted mas-
terpiece, I chose to place the masks center stage
surrounded by rich complementing fabrics and
within a romantic setting. It is my hope that
‘
Magical Night’
not only portrays my love for
the subject matter and its irresistible attraction,
but the dramatic mystery, excitement, joy and
love of life that is Venice!”
“
Magical Night”
can
be viewed at Design Domaine Gallery,
Bernardsville, NJ. Please read Louise’s impressive
bio on page 6.
We are proud to feature the following busi-
nesses from our local business/professional com-
munity this issue:
The Gem Vault, The Jewelry
Store at Martinsville, Mastro Shoes, Be-
neath It All, K&S Italian Specialties, Markirk
Salon, Stapleton’s Restaurant & Lounge, On
Fire 4 Fitness, Violet Marie’s Gifts & Home
Accents, AEPG Wealth Strategies
and
Penza
Associates, Inc.
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voking articles our talented writers have written
giving us a unique perspective into these busi-
nesses and their respective owners.
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