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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jake Slowinski | jake.slowinski@lifestylepubs.com Tiffany Slowinski | tiffany.slowinski@lifestylepubs.com

There is Always Something to be Thankful for WOW, BRIDGEWATER. How can it be that we are already nearing the end of the year?

The holidays are around the corner, and pretty soon we will be writing out our New Year’s Resolutions. Perhaps 2021 will bring the return of normalcy?

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Before the days get hectic and we start shopping for all of the people on our holiday list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a crazy journey with all of you. There’s certainly been no stranger year in our lives! Despite everything going on in the world, we are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your families.

While speaking with a friend the other day she said, “You really did pick a great time to launch this magazine!” Slightly confused and not sure if there was a hint of sarcasm in her statement, the bewildered looks on our faces invited her to continue, “Local community has never been more important than it is right now. People need this!” The magnitude of her statement is profound. Community is everything right now.

Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, because without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible. As we’ve said throughout the pandemic, we are all in this together!

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In this issue we offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time being grateful for the people we have around us. Sure, planning a Thanksgiving

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dinner and figuring out how to manage get-togethers — or the lack thereof — can be stressful, but don’t forget to look at each person around your table (or virtual gathering) and remember how they have made a difference in your life. Life would be much more challenging without each other.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020 FEATURES 12 Making an Impact Impact 100 Garden State Empowers Women to Become Major Philanthropists for Nonprofits Serving Their Communities

18 Mixing the Old with the New Terry Menchel Hurwitz of Purple Passion Designs Brightens up this Dining Room

26 Turkey Workout Burn Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories with Classic Pilates Exercises from True Definition Studios

34 5 Things I'm Thankful For Bridgewater-Raritan Middle

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School Teacher — Phillip Solomon — Pays Thanks

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AROUND TOWN death, and the loss of control as she struggles to face cancer again. From the discovery of a cyst, to chemotherapy and surgery, sleepless nights filled with rosaries and “what- ifs,” and shifting family dynamics, her adult experience mirrors her teen bout with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with one exception — she no longer has parents keeping her in the dark.

BRIDGEWATER LIFESTYLE HOSTS INAUGURAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS! Which businesses in the Bridgewater area do you think are the best in class? Help support local businesses during this difficult time by voting for your favorites in Bridgewater Lifestyle’s Inaugural Readers’ Choice Awards! Voting ends at midnight on November 10, 2020. Winners will be revealed in our February issue! Voting information can be found on Bridgewater Lifestyle’s Facebook page, facebook.com/BridgewaterLifestyle.

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by Main Street Gourmet Deli. The concept is a fast-casual BBQ restaurant as well as a one-stop BBQ market selling everthing you need to create a delicious barbequed dinner: charcoal, wood chips, grill tools and accessories, smokers, BBQ sauces, flavorful rubs and more! In addition, they will offer prepared meals as well as raw meats — such as whole chickens, pork butts and ribs — to take home and grill yourself.

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GIVING BACK

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IMPACT 100 GARDEN STATE EMPOWERS WOMEN TO BECOME MAJOR PHILANTHROPISTS FOR NONPROFITS SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES

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THE CONCEPT IS SIMPLE, BUT POWERFUL: ONE WOMAN MAKES A $1,000 CONTRIBUTION, WHICH IS THEN MULTIPLIED BY 100 OTHER WOMEN’S DONATIONS TO AWARD A $100,000 GRANT TO A NONPROFIT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. That’s the philosophy behind Impact 100, a volunteer-run orga-

“IT’S AN EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE WHEN WE GIVE OUT THE AWARDS; WE ALL GET CHOKED UP.” — IMPACT 100 GARDEN STATE PRESIDENT DEBBY SEME Zufall Health Center doctor and patient

nization founded in 2001 to empower women to become philanthropists and make a difference in their communities. Since its inception, it has expanded to 60 chapters worldwide — including Impact 100 Garden State, which was launched in 2013 and serves Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties.

To date, Impact 100 Garden State has awarded over $2 million in grants.

“There are a lot of small grants available to these nonprofits, but few that are transformative like these,” says Debby Seme, Impact 100 Garden State president and Martinsville resident.

With a yearly $1,000 donation, women can become members. 100% of the donation goes directly to grant recipients — other donations and sponsors cover administrative fees. This year, membership soared to 341 women, allowing the organization to award $100,000 grants to three nonprofits: Cornerstone Family Programs, Homeless Solutions Inc. and Zufall Health Center. Impact 100 Garden State added some of their administrative savings to the remaining balance of $41,000 to award $15,000 merit grants to four finalists: Bonnie Brae, Caring Contact, Family Promise and Norwescap.

Debby stresses that they do not simply write checks for $100,000.

She explains, “To get the funds, the grant recipients must sign a contract with us, set milestones to achieve over the three

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years they have to complete their grant-funded program and show evidence of progress.”

Each fall, volunteers reach out to about 800 area nonprofits in five focus groups — children and family; education; health and wellness; environment preservation and recreation; arts and culture — and invite them to submit applications for a specific program.

Grant review and financial review committees vet applications to narrow the list to 15 semi-finalists, which then receive site visits (virtually this year). From these, seven are chosen to give presentations to members who then vote for their choice at an awards meeting.

“Organizations have to show that their program will be transformational and sustainable,” Debby says. “It’s an emotional experience when we give out the awards; we all get choked up.”

For more information, visit impact100gardenstate.org or email member@impact100gardenstate.org (member inquiry) or grants@impact100gardenstate.org (nonprofit inquiry).

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

2020 Winners Non-Profit: Cornerstone Family Programs/Morristown Neighborhood House PROGRAM: Teen Pathways to Brighter Futures A subsidiary of Cornerstone Family Programs, Morristown Neighborhood House provides services that enhance the educational and social development of Morristown teens from low-income, minority and immigrant families. Staff at the house, which becomes a second home to these youth, mentor the teens and help them get their first job and learn workforce skills and pursue college or vocational school.

The grant will be used to fund Teen Pathways to Brighter Futures, a work-based earn-and-learn program at Morristown Neighborhood House that is a pathway out of poverty for these low-income, minority youth. The skills they learn will set them on the road to personal, academic and economic success through mentorship, Patrice Picard and Dayjahnae RogersMartin of Cornerstone Family Programs

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It will use this grant to support its “Next Level” Shelter Expansion Project, which will renovate the ground floor of its emergency shelter and improve the lives of its guests. The expansion of its dining hall and kitchen, a new multipurpose space for a Warming Center, along with its recently completed Alcohol & Drug Counseling Center will further work to reduce homelessness. homelesssolutions.org

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Balsamic Parmesan Bacon Brussels Sprouts THIS THANKSGIVING TURN THAT TIRED VEGETABLE INTO A CROWD PLEASER ARTICLE SHANNON COCHO

FOUR YEARS AGO I STARTED A BLOG CALLED ASTORI-A-US ABOUT MY ADVENTURES WITH MY NOW-HUSBAND TOM. He thought of the name because it sounded like the story of us and we lived in Astoria at the time. Our little story of us quickly became a blog about our vacations and all of our favorite places to eat.

Last year we were ready to start a family and decided to relocate to Bridgewater. Shortly after our move, the entire world went on lock down and our adventures soon became what takeout we were ordering, what show we were watching on Netflix, or — my personal favorite — what pregnancy craving I was having. During all this time at home, I was also able to start doing something I love again — cooking.

I grew up watching my grandmothers cook and entertain. I quickly grew into a foodie, and now as an adult, nothing gives me greater joy than finding a bunch of random ingredients in my kitchen and creating a new recipe from them. That’s where this recipe came from. I first tried it years ago in my one-bedroom — converted into a three-bedroom — Upper East Side apartment.

This Thanksgiving, toss aside the usual suspects — I’m looking at you green bean casserole (even though I do love you) — and try a new dish instead. These Brussels sprouts are sweet, savory and smokey. Here's a new take on an old and tired vegetable. It’s easy as pie to make, so you'll have left over time to actually bake your pie!

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Ba l sa m ic Pa r mesa n Bac on Br u s sel s Sprout s i n g re d ient s: + 1 Lb Brussels Sprouts + 6 Pieces of Bacon + 1/2 Tsp Salt + 1 Tsp Black Pepper + 1 Tsp Garlic Powder + 1 Tbl Olive Oil + Parmesan and Balsamic Glaze to Taste

st eps: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Cut ends of Brussels sprouts and cut again lengthwise.

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4. Toss sprouts and bacon with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. The salty bacon creates amazing fat so you won’t need a ton of oil or salt.

5. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until sprouts are brown and crispy and the bacon is perfectly roasted.

6. Remove from oven and top with cheese and the balsamic glaze to taste.

bonu s t ips: This recipe actually makes a fantastic weeknight meal too! Simply toss your sprouts with pasta. Bacon and pasta are perfection together.

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You can also make this dish lighter with turkey bacon or vegetarian with tempeh bacon. Just make sure you are watching it closely because turkey bacon burns quickly in the oven.

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INSPIRED BY

WALKING THE WALK

A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world.

Would you leave that all behind?

Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day?

For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.

CONTINUED >

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

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Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer.

Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller.

Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life.

The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking.

After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values.

“I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.”

In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.

“People that I’ve found that have spent their lives truly loving others are the j o y f u l p e o p l e .”

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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .”

“It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix

he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’”

Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.

it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your

“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,

eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent

you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.”

Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”

self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the

as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that

Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong

you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls

with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of

and you’re always in the picture—always the center

his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

of everything.

It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that

ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued

switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t

humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with

even see myself.”

the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-

Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.

fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court.

“It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city

an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-

called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was

versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the

this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,

planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel

some little ceramic things you could paint and this big

like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like

bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in

that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”

bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,

he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the

but she loved it.”

way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”

truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”

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LOCAL’S CHOICE BELOVED, BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, ARTICLE TIFFANY SLOWINSKI

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, PHILLIP SOLOMON, LIVES

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BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER — PHILLIP SOLOMON — PAYS THANKS

munity by overseeing the seventh-grade environmental trip, directing the Spring Musical, advising the Newspaper Club and Wellness Club and choreographing the BRHS Cheerleading Squad. Outside of school, Mr. Solomon teaches dance and fitness classes while pursuing competitive bodybuilding.

Students are thankful to have Mr. Solomon as a teacher,

5 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR and here’s what he’s thankful for in return:

PHILLIP S O LO M O N 01

My students, who motivate me to be a better teacher, role model and person. As society becomes increasingly difficult to navigate, with regard to social media, peer pressure, and self-discovery, I admire each of these kids for remaining resilient and optimistic.

02

My family, who has always been a sounding board for my crazy ideas. Whether they are there with an encouraging word, or a, "Nope, not your best plan," they are always honest.

03

My dancers, who continue to teach me the value of hard work. Their dedication and devotion to their craft, propels my artistry to the next level.

04 05

My exercise community, who push me to better myself by inspiring my drive and determination.

My teacher tribe, who motivate me as they demonstrate leadership, compassion and selflessness.

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