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“HAPPINESS IS THE NEW RICH. INNER PEACE IS THE NEW SUCCESS. HEALTH

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IS THE NEW WEALTH. KINDNESS IS THE NEW COOL.” — SYED BALKHI

Susan Baldani, Brenda Esler, Michelle Glicksman, Toni Porrello & Patti Verbanas

Usually, as we ring in the new year we reflect back and are surprised by just how fast

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not one of those years! For portions of 2020, we felt as if the clock had stopped and time was literally standing still. Every minute of the lockdown felt like an hour and it was easy to forget the day of the week, as a Tuesday was no different from a Saturday. Supporting local restaurants and purchasing takeout was often the highlight of our week. Some days were very very dark.

2020 is a year that will forever define our world as we know it. We now all use terms like “flatten the curve” and “social distancing.” A year ago the idea of virtual school seemed not only impossible, but ridiculous, and now it’s become the norm for many of our children. 2020 is a line in the sand and moments in time will be marked as BC (Before COVID) and AC (After COVID).

Our youngest daughter was just three years old at the start of the pandemic. It has occurred to us that she probably doesn’t remember a world without masks and

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As we begin 2021, a new year, we hope to leave 2020 behind. January is a time to cleanse and start fresh. Data shows that people are significantly more health-conscious since the outbreak of COVID-19. In this issue, we focus on healthy living for the body, mind and soul.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 22 The Complete Coordination of Body, Mind and Spirit Pilates Works Muscles You Didn't Even Know You Had

28 No Place Like Home Laura Friedman Has Spent Her Entire Life at Jewish Community Centers

34 Spreading Kindness with Kindli The New Digital Platform That’s Revolutionizing Social Media

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40 Meet Sophia Kelleher The Kindness Fairy of Bridgewater

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28 Local’s Choice 34 Inspired By 40 Local Limelight 44 Healthy Lifestyle 47 Realty Report

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AROUND TOWN Acura celebrates 60 years in business. Still an active participant in the day to day operations of the dealership, Bill visits the office every day to meet with his managers. Together with his wife Eleanor, they give generously to local families and organizations.

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SCVTHS STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ANNUAL ANTI-HIB EVENT The Linkages Department at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) hosted an event for students and staff to add to the school’s Wall of Peace. The wall was started in 2008 and grew from a global movement where art is used as a way to recognize the need for world peace.

The statement on the wall reads, "Those who have designed a brick are committed to making a difference by promoting a learning environment of unity, respect, kindness, and peace." The wall grows each year and there are currently 450 painted bricks making up the display.

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E at Hea lt hy A l l Day Lon g ARTICLE BRENDA ESLER

PHOTOGRAPHY TIER ONE VENTURES LLC EATING HEALTHIER IS A COMMON NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE INTIMIDATING OR IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCOMPLISH. Nadia Quarishi, a Holistic Nutritionist, helps people adopt healthier eating habits by emphasizing that big differences can be achieved through small, sustainable changes. Through her business, Nourished by Nadia, she helps clients move toward a diet consisting of more plant-based foods and fewer processed ingredients.

“Start small! Pick one habit you want to improve upon. Whether it’s adding a daily side salad, eating a bowl of fruit, or exercising,” advises Nadia.

Holistic nutrition encompasses the whole self. In addition to diet, Nadia helps her clients evaluate many factors such as sleep habits, stress levels and fitness routines, and analyzes how they all contribute to their overall health. Nourished by Nadia offers nutrition consultations, meal delivery service and personalized plans to help clients increase energy levels, lose weight and feel better in general.

Helping others achieve healthier lifestyles is a personal passion for Nadia. After ten years in the field of corporate finance, she likes to say that her career path pivoted in 2016 from managing wealth to managing health.

“We’re living in a society of convenience and junk food,” says Nadia.

“Sadly, fast food tends to be more accessible than healthy food. We have to make an extra effort to eat healthily.”

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If change seems overwhelming, Nadia’s advice is to keep it simple and focus on one meal at a time.

“Any small change will help improve your health,” she says. Here are three healthy recipes that Nadia recommends to keep you in the zone all day long.

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Nadia Quarishi, Owner of Nourished by Nadia

HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST TEACHES CLIENTS TO EAT CLOSER TO NATURE TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

Breakfast Chia Pudding Chia pudding is a delicious alternative to oatmeal that makes a great breakfast or post-workout snack. Chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein and Omega 3, which help reduce inflammation.

Serves: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes

+ 3 tbsp chia seeds + 1 cup almond or soy milk + ½ tbsp maple syrup or date syrup + Fruit for topping like blueberries, sliced strawberries, or raspberries Add chia seeds, milk, and sweetener to a mason jar or bowl. Shake or stir and let it set for at least an hour, or preferably overnight.

If the pudding is too thin, add more chia seeds to thicken.

Add fruit of choice as a topping and enjoy!

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Lunch Tomato Soup Soups are an easy way to get a large number of nutrients when you’re short on time. This hearty recipe is perfect because of its simplicity and the warmth it provides during the cold winter months.

+ ¼ cup vegetable broth, and more if needed to sauté + 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice + ½ tsp Himalayan salt + 2 medium garlic cloves, minced + ¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes + 28-ounce whole peeled tomatoes in their juices, preferably a BPA-free can or glass bottle

+ 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth + ⅓ cup raw cashews + Freshly ground black pepper, to taste In a medium-sized pot add ¼ cup vegetable broth, heat at medium-low for about a minute. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes until onions are soft but not brown.

Reduce heat. Add vegetable broth or water as needed.

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Increase heat to medium. Add tomatoes to pan and cook for about 5-8 minutes until they start to soften. Use a wooden spoon to crush tomatoes.

Add 1 ½ cups vegetable broth to pan and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Remove soup from stove and cool.

Use a blender to puree the soup along with the cashews.

Return to stove, heat until warm. Add black pepper and seasonings to taste.

“Sta r t sma l l! P ick one ha bit you wa nt to i mprove upon. W hether it ’s add i ng a da i ly side sa lad, eat i ng a bowl of f r u it, or exercisi ng.”

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Dinner Veggie Fajitas

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This is a quick meal, especially if you make a big batch of the fajita seasoning to save for later. Feel free to use any vegetables that you have.

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+ 1 tsp chili powder + ½ tsp cumin + ½ tsp paprika + ¼ tsp onion powder + ¼ tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp Himalayan salt + ½ tsp cayenne or black pepper In a large bowl, combine fajita seasonings.

Add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, lime juice, and vegetable broth. Marinate for 10 minutes.

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The Complete Coordination of Body, Mind and Spirit PILATES WORKS MUSCLES YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU HAD ARTICLE SUSAN BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY TIER ONE VENTURES LLC

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"I t 's all about st reng t hening your core, so really every exercise engages and uses your core. W hen your core is st rong , your whole body works bet ter." -Karen Spid are, Owner of C lub Pil ates Bridgewater Karen Spidare, Owner of Club Pilates Bridgewater

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and safety.

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a gentle way to exercise, but then there are

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At Club Pilates, there are seven different

“It’s all about strengthening your core. Every

types of small group classes. Members range

exercise performed engages and uses your

in age from teenagers to seniors in their 80s.

core. When your core is strong, your whole body works better,” says Karen.

“We’re a friendly environment, with small classes, and you always have an instructor

Club Pilates classes utilize the Pilates

to tell you what to do,” says Karen. “A lot of

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The studios are following all mandated guidelines to keep their staff and members safe. “Everyone has their own station with their own individual equipment that is at least six feet from the next station,” says Karen. “When members are done with their classes, they all sanitize their stations with sanitizing wipes, and we steam clean all the mats. When the new class arrives, those members come in one by one and we do temperature checks. Then, everyone goes to their station and cleans them again with soap and water. Masks are worn at all times.”

They also have a germicidal UV-C light system, which they lovingly call Medusa, because she turns on in the middle of the night and you can’t look at her lights. In addition, they use a disinfection fogger system and have changed all the air filters to follow

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LAURA FRIEDMAN HAS SPENT HER ENTIRE LIFE AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, WHICH SHE CALLS AN EXTENDED FAMILY ARTICLE PATTI VERBANAS | PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL GALLIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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OR LAURA FRIEDMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF

THE SHIMON AND SARA BIRNBAUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, JCCS REPRESENT THE BEST OF HUMANITY: THEIR MISSION IS TO MAKE PEOPLES’ LIVES BETTER, TO BE A HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME. Growing up, Laura was a member of the Staten Island JCC. As a teen, she met her future husband, Brett, at a JCC sleep-away camp.

After graduating college, it seemed only natural to gravitate back to the Staten Island JCC, where she worked as a nursery school teacher, managed the day camp, and served as the teen program

“We welcome individuals and families of all race, religion, culture, national origin, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, economic status, mental or physical disability, and backgrounds to be part of our JCC Family." director. When Brett was working on his MBA in West Hartford, Connecticut, Laura accepted a position at the local JCC so they could be together.

While she was pregnant with her second child, Laura longed to move closer to her family. Hearing about a new JCC being launched in Bridgewater, she applied and was hired as program director, becoming one of the founding staff members in 1999. Over the years, she steadily moved up the ranks.

“I am fortunate to have worked 30 years in the JCC world and to have my children, Jonah and Samara, grow up here,” she says.

Laura stresses that the JCC is a social service agency. Its mission is to help peo-

L AUR A FR IED M A N

ple—whether that means providing childcare for working parents, building a vibrant community for seniors or giving children and adults with special needs an opportunity to pursue their interests. In addition to numerous programs, it operates the JCC Bridgewater Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team, hosts an annual prom for adults with special needs, and recently opened an ADA compliant splash pad that is accessible to people with physical disabilities.

Since its founding, the JCC has awarded over $6 million in scholarships and financial aid. The JCC works with Safe+Sound Somerset, providing free summer camp tuition to families that have suffered from domestic violence, and with the Interfaith Hospitality Network in Somerville to provide free preschool and camp to children who are homeless.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED) “We welcome individuals and families of all race, religion, culture, national origin, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, economic status, mental or physical disability, and backgrounds to be part of our JCC Family,” Laura says. “We are a community center first. I remind the staff that they impact people in ways they can’t even imagine. Maybe they say ‘hello’ to someone who lives alone, give them a smile, and truly care about what they’re saying to them. I am proud of our staff: From the receptionist who knows everyone’s name to the security guard who makes a game out of taking the kids’ temperatures during the pandemic.”

WHAT SHUT DOWN? “Shutting down the JCC last March when the pandemic hit devastated us. So much was unknown: How could we still be there for our families?” Laura says. “We spent a few days mourning what was lost, but then we mobilized. By the end of the week, we had a virtual JCC.” We offered online morning programming for children and daily fitness classes. The swim team began training virtually. The special needs programs thrived. The JCC partnered with local food banks, filling their freezers and using the gymnasium for non-perishables. Staff delivered groceries from the food bank to people unable to travel.

“Since we knew the isolation would be toughest on seniors, we became a resource, calling them regularly to say hello, shopping for them, and bringing them meals,” Laura says.

The JCC also launched dynamic virtual cultural programming such as an exhibition presented by the Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, Zoom coffee chats for seniors, film festivals, and the “In Your Living Room Virtual Speaker Series,” featuring speakers such as Deepak Chopra, Michael J. Fox, Cameron Douglas and Joan Lunden.

“When the JCC shut its doors we truly got a sense of what we mean to our community."

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The

staff

constantly

monitored

the

supports 60 children who can learn here so

ever-shifting news to be prepared to take

their parents can work,” Laura says. “The

immediate action and they implemented the

children stay in age-specific pods and have

safety precautions set by public health offi-

the opportunity to run around outside and

cials. This allowed the JCC to be ready to pro-

‘be kids’. It’s wonderful to see kids who

vide programs and services when the state

wouldn’t otherwise know each other form-

gave the green light. When Gov. Murphy

ing friendships.”

announced preschools could resume, the

Like other nonprofits, the JCC has lost fund-

JCC preschool opened the following day,

raising opportunities this year and continues

welcoming 27 children. (They now have

to rely now more than ever on donations to

90.) When in-person fitness classes were

continue to provide services. “When the JCC

allowed, the JCC held over 22 classes that

shut its doors we truly got a sense of what we

first week. The JCC Camp Ruach kicked off

mean to our community,” Laura says. “The

July 6—the first day the state allowed.

staff is like family—which is true at any JCC.

“When we realized many schools would

What we do is more of a passion than a job.”

not immediately be returning to in-person learning, we launched a program that

To learn more about the JCC visit ssbjcc.org.

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IT WAS 2017, AND MARTIN DIAMOND WAS BRAINSTORMING. The founder and CEO of VURIA, LLC, a digital media firm, he has managed the design and development of thousands of web and mobile projects, marketing initiatives, and media productions for companies around the world. Matt was wellversed in the digital space, which is where the father of three saw something he realized he wanted to change.

“My problem was looking at social media and seeing what I thought were so many things wrong with it, which I [then] sought to fix, to give it a purpose and make it better,” he explains.

Two months ago, what began as an idea launched as an app, website, and social movement.

Kindli, as it’s called, is a platform with a purpose—and it’s ready to change the world.

Kindli was built to focus on the positive and eliminate the negative. Yes, that means that there’s no bullying or hateful language, and there are no depressing conversations about news or politics. Instead, the narrative is on kindness and positivity.

The revolutionary idea was created to propel a sustainable movement that impacts positive global change.

Even in just its development stage, the idea of spreading kindness had a big draw. In that time, it attracted such founding members as professional baseball and football star Tim Tebow, three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings, and WWE star Thaddeus Ballard (also known as Titus O’Neil).

Darleen Santore (also known as Coach Dar) who reached acclaim for her work with professional athletes, signed on as the CKO—Chief Kindness Officer.

“I have served as the U.S. Ambassador for Global Pay It Forward Day since 2015, and as a board-certified occupational therapist and mental conditioning coach, helping the well-being of others and creating positive global change has always been my personal mission. When I was asked to partner with Kindli as Chief Kindness Officer, I knew this would be an incredible opportunity to make an impact, spread kindness, and help boost the mental well-being of people who use social media daily. I believe the world needs Kindli and is ready to create a positive and tangible shift in humanity,” Darleen says.

So, what exactly is Kindli?

While in some respects it looks similar to the social media apps that most people are already familiar with in that they can post, like, and comment, Kindli is distinctly different. Everything on the site is positive, and kind acts are celebrated. It is designed to be a safe space for people to connect, and where they can be inspired or inspire others.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

“I HOPE THAT THIS PLATFORM HELPS THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE—THEIR MENTAL HEALTH—AND IT LIFTS UP THEIR SPIRITS AND INSPIRES THEM TO SERVE.” —DARLEEN SANTORE

KINDLI CARDS In addition to the platform, Kindli provides a home for the “Pay It Forward” movement with real-world Kindli Cards™, a proprietary, patent-pending method of tracking kind acts worldwide.

Martin explains them by using the well-known Starbucks drive-thru “pay it forward” experience. Except, in this scenario, a Kindli user would leave a Kindli Card with the barista, and ask them to give it to the car behind them when they tell them their order was paid for. The card—which has no details on it that would personally identify the card’s giver—has a QR code. If the person who was on the receiving end wanted to say thank you, they could scan the card with their phone and send an anonymous thank you message, photo, or video to the Kindli member. That member could then share that message to their Kindli profile to inspire others to perform their own acts of kindness. Those involved do have the option to reveal their identity and connect on the platform if they want.

Not only were the cards created to inspire kindness, but to track the number of kind acts they inspired, as well.

Kindli founders have a mission of inspiring one billion acts of kindness around the world.

MAKING IT A POSITIVE PLACE Anyone can create an account on Kindli and browse for free, but there are safeguards built in to ensure that it remains a safe and positive place.

In order to comment or post content—the first time only—members are required to make a one-time, one dollar payment, which Kindli then donates 100% of to one of its charity partners, which include organizations such as United Way Worldwide, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, ASPCA, GLAAD, Special Olympics, Disabled Veterans, Susan G. Komen, Tim Tebow Foundation, and Bullard Family Foundation. This feature is designed to not only eliminate fake accounts, but since the purchase will be linked to an in-app purchase, it also enforces accountabilMartin Diamond and Kindli cards

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The proceeds help with another of Kindli’s goals—to donate one billion dollars to nonprofit organizations.

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Martin agrees that inspiring one billion acts of kindness across the globe and donating one billion dollars to charity are big goals, but says confidently, “Yes, they are lofty goals, but I think with this platform we can reach them.”

“The basic premise [of Kindli] was to create a positive alternative for social media where people can interact and walk away feeling good about the time they spent on the platform, and maybe feel a little more positive about the world and life in general, rather than what I saw was just a downward spiral of negativity and a very hostile, very unfriendly environment that was being fostered and just increasing in ‘traditional’ social media,” he explains. “It really just was trying to figure out a path to fix what I saw were the major flaws in those platforms that were allowing them to be abused and taken over by hate, and, essentially, allowing them to become a very, very toxic environment.”

REDEFINING THE INFLUENCER Kindli also aims to change the current perception of what it means to be an influencer on social media. Currently, influencers are generally popular and are often endorsing products. Kindli hopes to alter that definition to someone who changes others’ behavior and inspires them to do good things, and truly makes a positive impact on those around them.

“On Kindli, rather than putting the focus on just likes and popularity, our emphasis is more on what have you done to make a difference, and how much of an impact are you making?”

Everyone from companies to celebrities to individuals will be able to show the world how much they are an influencer by the number of Kindli cards they’ve given out, based on the number that will be linked to their profile.

SPOT THE BUS Kindli also now has a dedicated bus, which goes around with what they call their “Street Team,” and often a celebrity, making random stops to do random acts of kindness. This was recently on display when Tebow and the Street Team took the bus around Phoenix, Arizona, and stopped at a gas station, where they surprised customers by paying for their gas, and Tebow actually pumped their gas and cleaned their windshields. They also stopped by a teen football practice, where Tebow gave the team an inspiring speech, as well as a grocery store where they paid for customers’ groceries, and more.

Kindli will also feature Daily Kindness content, a stream of feelgood stories, videos, and news.

“I hope that this platform helps the well-being of people—their mental health—and it lifts up their spirits and inspires them to serve. I hope this is the platform they turn to, to be uplifted and inspired. [After being on the site], I want people to leave it better than they started their day.

This is going to change the word for better,” says Darleen.

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT BRIDGEWATER

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

59 Highland Avenue

$550,000

$542,000

99%

8

4

2

315 Rolling Knolls Way

$554,900

$545,000

98%

64

4

2.1

88 Walnut Avenue

$575,000

$565,000

98%

53

4

2.1

236 Love Road

$579,000

$605,000

104%

10

4

2.1

5 Clark Court

$589,000

$586,000

99%

8

4

2.1

15 Stapleton Court

$599,000

$610,000

102%

18

3

2.2

1823 Middle Road

$614,900

$584,000

95%

86

4

2

1185 Sherlin Drive

$614,995

$610,000

99%

29

3

2

39 Huntley Way

$619,000

$606,000

98%

22

3

3.1

1 Wendover Place

$619,900

$625,000

101%

10

4

2.1

131 Chestnut Street

$630,000

$615,000

98%

190

4

2.1

824 Bluestone Lane

$639,000

$645,000

101%

13

3

3.1

4 Wimple Way

$649,900

$625,000

96%

27

4

2.1

1631 Mark Drive

$650,000

$650,000

100%

21

4

3.1

1081 Buxton Road

$650,000

$650,000

100%

17

5

3

7 Evans Lane

$659,900

$640,000

97%

45

4

2.1

3 Wren Way

$665,000

$695,000

105%

8

4

3.1

12 Catena Court

$689,000

$710,000

103%

7

4

3.1

30 Huntley Way

$699,000

$715,000

102%

14

4

2.1

793 Van Nest Drive

$700,000

$687,500

98%

44

4

3

1070 Hoffman Road

$847,000

$829,000

98%

19

4

2.1

859 Bluestone Lane

$900,000

$910,000

101%

122

6

5.1

942 Sunset Ridge

$988,000

$985,000

100%

13

5

3.1

7 Compton Way

$1,075,000

$1,101,875

103%

8

4

3.2

62 Nicole Terrace

$1,125,000

$1,075,000

96%

73

5

3.1

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