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April 2023 - Explore

April 2023 PUBLISHER S

Ana Meyer | ana.meyer@citylifestyle.com John Meyer | john.meyer@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

We live in an efficiency and productivity-obsessed age. And I admit - I fall into the trap sometimes too.

We must leave some room for exploring, for trying new places and things, for being a beginner, even for getting lost. It is those times that are unstructured and open-ended where the space exists for connections to be made, friendships to be fostered and trust to be built.

In the last few months, I've really been analyzing how our family operates as a unit and what we love spending our time doing. The way I made this clearer was to first focus on the things that I don't love spending time on.

For our family - it’s screens. For you, it may be too many busy weeknights away from home or not enough dinners around the table together. Keep in mind that "adventures" and “exploration” doesn't even have to be something big and crazy. It can be playing a board game out on the patio, walking a new trail, or going out to find a fun new cafe place we've never been to before in a different part of town or outside of town.

Our hope is that this issue encourages you to make room for exploration!

To prioritize time away from the regular schedule of life. To lose yourself on a trail or in a book or even train for a triathlon. To take that trip you’ve been thinking about with Short Hills Aviation or create your own adventure by having your dream backyard oasis. I encourage you to make time for the things that matter most to you, but often come last on the calendar.

If April showers bring May flowers, make time to explore new things!

Remember, if you have interesting, fun, and meaningful stories to share or are a business looking to grow within our community and the surrounding area, we would love to hear from you. Contact John.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for advertising opportunities and Ana.Meyer@citylifestyle.com for editorials or call us at 973-944-1440.

We look forward to seeing you around town!

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Outdoor Living HO ME + DESIG N

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Charter your own private jet and skip the commercial travel hassles

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Take a dip into paradise

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With the right training and dedication, everyday men and women are accomplishing this extraordinary feat

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Staying connected and cared for in a cozy home-like environment

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F LY I N STYLE AND COMFORT Charter your own private jet and skip the commercial travel hassles

With all the chaos at the airports lately, you might find your enthusiasm to travel, whether for business or pleasure, waning.

After all, you have to get to the airport hours before takeoff, wait in long lines, and then possibly be told that your flight has been delayed or canceled. It can be extremely frustrating.

Now, imagine showing up at an airport and being escorted immediately into a comfortable, luxurious private plane and taking off within minutes. Short Hills Aviation, located at Morristown Airport, makes this happen for travelers every day. While some of its clients are musicians on tour and actors flying out for a screen test in California, many others are just regular people who don’t want to deal with the stress and time constraints of flying commercially.

This was the case for Mario Dudzinski, managing member of Short Hills Aviation.

“I was in the [United States] Air Force, and I was an air traffic controller. When I left the profession, I became a real estate developer, and as I grew my business, my travel needs became cumbersome. It was always two or three days out of the office

when it could have been a one day trip if better air mobility was available.”

At one point, his company decided to charter an airplane for a year, and it was such a positive experience that, in 2000, the business purchased its own airplane.

“Once we bought it and started flying it ourselves, we realized there was a great demand out there for air charter,” he says.

In 2004, Short Hills Aviation was founded. Its fleet consists of eight topof-the-line Dassault Falcons, which have exceptional cabin comfort, advanced technology, and superior efficiency.

Couples can choose a small jet for a short hop to one of the islands for a romantic getaway, while a group of Wall Street executives can opt for a mid-size plane in order to attend an important meeting in Boston. If family members and friends want to travel non-stop to their favorite European city while enjoying first-class service and amenities all the way, its largest plane, which can hold up to 14 people, is an excellent choice. Pets can also go along for the ride.

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airplane by himself, goes up to the steps, picks his seat, jumps up, and doesn’t move. The only thing he’s missing is a smoking pipe and reading glasses.”

Not only do clients get in the air faster than at a commercial airport, but they get to their destinations quicker as well. “Our jets fly faster and higher than most airlines, so if we took off from Morristown and you took off from Newark and both planes were going to the same place, we’re going to get there about 35 minutes before you.” Short Hills Aviation handles, on average, about a hundred flights a month.

Due to the type of clientele it serves, privacy is of utmost importance. “You can actually come into our facility, get on your plane and never be seen by the public,” he says. “We have two private gates that you must pass through to get to the tarmac area. Once the airplane taxis out, it’s not really visible from the roadways until it’s ready to take off.”

Short Hills Aviation also employs its own mechanics and every airplane has its own crew chief. “So, one guy is responsible for every nut and rivet in the airplane, plus he has a sub-assembly team under him.” Dassault Falcon also holds the unequivocal private jet safety record in the industry.

If someone already has his or her own plane, they can manage that airplane as well. “There are a myriad of regulations that must be complied with, and the average well-heeled individual owner probably doesn’t have the depth of knowledge nor the time available to manage an airplane correctly,” says Mario. “There’s a mountain of paperwork per flight as well as routine and recurring maintenance scenarios that can be very complicated, expensive and time consuming.”

The company is also now looking to establish a West Coast operation to expand the convenience and luxury of private charters even more. To find out more or to reserve your own private jet for your next trip, go to ShortHillsAviation.com.

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Having a pool of your own allows access to a resort-like atmosphere right in your own backyard. There’s no need to sign up for a community pool membership or get in the car to go to a friend’s house or YMCA. “You can also entertain and have parties and events right at home instead of having to host elsewhere,” says Terry Argenziano, co-owner, along with her husband Christopher, of

The Pool Boss in Wayne. “These may include birthday parties, anniversaries, engagement parties, graduations, communions even an intimate wedding!”

A pool is also a great source of fun for children and teens.

“Having your kids in your own backyard and not having to worry about where they are and who’s watching them is priceless,” she says. It’s also convenient for swimming lessons.

With many people still working from home, sitting around the pool with a laptop is a wonderful way to get your work done, breathe in some fresh air, and have a beautiful, serene view of crystal clear water. Add a water feature and this sense of serenity is heightened even further. When off the clock, enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail with friends or just sit back and read a book in your own personal oasis.

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Whether you have a small yard or an acre of land, The Pool Boss, a design build company, can help design and install the perfect pool for your space. “Because our pools are not prefabricated, we really can customize in terms of size and shape to fit into your backyard,” says Terry.

Today, many homeowners are requesting rectangular-shaped pools and larger shallow areas where people and kids can just spend time together. Swim-up bars, underwater lounges and benches are popular options as well.

Less deep pools are also becoming popular – for example, six feet instead of eight feet in depth. For extremely small yards, spools, which are much smaller than an average pool, are a great alternative. “It’s in the ground and it feels a little bit more like a spa, or a very large hot tub.”

Regular hot tubs are also a wonderful addition to a backyard and can be used all year round. Submerge yourself in the warm bubbling water and feel your whole body relax.

With over 25 years of professional design experience, The Pool Boss can offer a full concierge experience from customized designs to obtaining all permits. The Pool Boss exclusively services the pools they construct offering: openings, closing, service calls and weekly valet service.

Its clients include celebrities like Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from MTV’s Jersey Shore to everyday people who appreciate having a luxurious, high-quality pool installed by experienced, professional personnel.

If homeowners wish to add amenities such as fire pits, fire bowls, outdoor kitchens, and patio areas, The Pool Boss can design those features to bring those dreams to reality.

Terry and Christopher are also firm believers in giving back to the community and designate a portion of the proceeds from all pool installations to one deserving charity every season.

“We have a very close connection to our clients,” says Terry.

“When they share their hardships we connect with that, and we have supported Childlife, Hackensack Hospital, and The Willie & Aikisha Colon Foundation. We have also given to countless township sports teams and Police Benevolent Associations including those in Westfield, Kinnelon, Montville, Wayne, Township of Washington, Lyndhurst, and Fairfield. Each of these opportunities has supported clients that mean the world to us.”

To see some of the extraordinary resort-type pool areas The Pool Boss has created, go to ThePoolBossNJ.com.

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You are an Ironman!

With the right training and dedication, everyday men and women are accomplishing this extraordinary feat ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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Crossing that red carpet and hearing Mike Reilly, the official voice of Ironman worldwide, proclaim “You are an Ironman!” is an unforgettable experience. “It’s just electric,” says Erika Smiley, who completed her first Ironman in November at the age of 48. “There’s music cranking and everybody’s cheering and yelling - it’s an amazing experience.”

While many of the participants who compete in triathlons are superior athletes, others are moms, dads, brothers, sisters and even grandmothers and grandfathers.

“When my dad turned 50, I think that’s when he did his first triathlon,” says Ryan Ross, who completed his first race 11 years ago at the age of 24.

“In 2011, I moved to New York and I saw a guy running the New York Marathon. Plenty of people run this marathon, but this guy didn’t have any arms or legs. He was using prosthetics and there were other people in wheelchairs. It was really inspiring and I thought ‘I have to do something like this.’”

Ryan, who lives in Mendham, has now competed in approximately 14 triathlons including both Ironman and Olympic (which are shorter) in places like London, Copenhagen, Estonia and in the U.S. He usually finishes a full Ironman in 12 to 13 hours (professionals can do it in about eight hours, he says).

Neither Erika, who lives in Indiana, nor Ryan, would consider themselves fitness fanatics. “I started running about 14 years ago after I had my second child to get out of the house and relieve stress,” says Erika. “I would run a block, walk a block, run a block, walk a block, and that built up to where I could do a 5K. After that, I was hooked and thought, ‘Maybe I can do a 10K, maybe I can do a half-marathon, maybe I can do a full marathon,’ and so on.”

Ten years ago, she ran a full marathon, and afterwards decided to train for a triathlon. “I ended up doing five or

six of them and actually did a half Ironman as well. After that, I took a break.”

During the COVID pandemic, she felt the need to do something meaningful, so she started to train for a full Ironman, which is a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, plus a 26.2 mile run. The competition, held in Panama City, Florida, took her 16 hours and 36 minutes to finish.

“You have to finish each event at a certain time, so I was really nervous because I’m slow. You have until 12:30 at night and I finished right around midnight, so I only had about 30 minutes left.”

For those wishing to take part in a triathlon, organizing a training schedule and budgeting your time is critical, says Ryan. Erika agrees, “It takes a lot of training, but you can have a job and have kids and do it. It’s really just putting in the time and building up. I bought a book with a 30-week training plan. It’s not about being perfect, though, it’s about being consistent.”

You also have to make sure you have the right type of bike, the right shoes and have somewhere to swim, explains Ryan. For this last part, that often means joining a gym with a pool. Financial budgeting is also important.

In addition to the needs above, there are travel expenses, lodging costs, race fees, and more.

Nutrition is also extremely important, and nutrition training plans are available to make sure you’re getting enough micronutrients and electrolytes. Salt is also a big component. “I’ve never had really bad cramps because I religiously take in salt while training and competing,” he says. He sets alarms on his Garmin watch to remind him to hydrate every five miles as well because once you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

Finishing an Ironman is not just great for us physically, but mentally too. “Anytime you commit to doing something this big and finish it, it really gives you the confidence that there’s really nothing in the world you can’t handle,” says Erika.

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For those wishing to take part in a triathlon, organizing a training schedule and budgeting your time is critical, says Ryan. Erika agrees, “It takes a lot of training, but you can have a job and have kids and do it. It's really just putting in the time and building up. I bought a book with a 30-week training plan. It's not about being perfect, though, it's about being consistent.”

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While many of the participants who compete in triathlons are superior athletes, others are moms, dads, brothers, sisters and even grandmothers and grandfathers. “When my dad turned 50, I think that’s when he did his first triathlon,” says Ryan Ross, who completed his first race 11 years ago at the age of 24.

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Staying connected and cared for in a cozy home-like environment

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A UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR TODAY’S SENIORS ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

As people age, it’s important for them to stay as active and engaged as possible for optimal physical and mental health. In order to do this, many seniors choose to move into assisted living communities.

LIVIA Health & Senior Living in East Hanover puts the emphasis on “living.” Its focus is on keeping residents engaged throughout their day with meaningful programs catered to their specific needs and interests.

The community has amenities such as a theater, an aquatic therapy pool, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard with a bocce court. There’s also a bistro where they can enjoy intimate restaurant-style dining with other residents, friends, and family members.

One of the more unique aspects of LIVIA is the open floor plan of their neighborhoods. While many traditional long-term care settings have long corridors flanked with bedroom doors, here the floor plan is situated much differently.

“When residents leave their rooms, they enter an open space designed specifically to promote socialization and wellness,” says Chief Operating Officer Richard Molfetta. “When LIVIA opened in March 2020, the goal

was to merge the concierge experience of hospitality with high quality healthcare, delivered in a beautiful home-like environment. Our neighborhoods feature a living room with a fireplace, a family room where residents can watch television and engage in activities, and a dining area.”

All the residents have private rooms with high-end amenities, so while socializing and activities are encouraged, they also have a sanctuary where they can relax and be on their own, if desired. However, even in their rooms, they can stay connected.

“The most important piece that any loved one wants for their family member is to stay connected and to feel loved,” he says. “We have Alexa on every nightstand which allows family members to video call and drop in whenever they see fit. They also want to make sure their loved ones are getting all of their care needs met, that it’s timely, and that it’s done with compassion.”

He adds, “We have that transparency because we believe that allows trust and better communication with our families, and most importantly, a better connection with family and their loved ones.”

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Residents can also ask Alexa what activities are on schedule or what menu items will be available that day.

“We’ve also partnered with Circadia Health, which provides a remote patient monitoring system,” says Richard. “There’s a device that sits on the wall behind every resident’s bed that captures vital signs such as respiratory rate, heart rate and time spent in or near the bed. This allows us to do multiple things that can improve the quality of their care. Number one, if there’s a change in their baseline condition, an alert notification gets sent to our clinical team. Two, because early detection allows for early intervention, that ultimately helps us prevent an adverse event from happening or getting worse.”

While LIVIA provides assisted living quarters, it also offers skilled nursing and short-term rehab services onsite. If a resident’s needs increase over time, he or she doesn’t have to move to another building. “They have the ability to simply move upstairs, making it easy to get acclimated to their new environment,” he says.

The facility also embraces a philanthropic spirit. They’ve donated to and raised money for St. Jude and also contribute to local Alzheimer’s walks. “It’s important for us to always give back to the community.”

LIVIA is actually an acronym that stands for Love, Integrity, Vitality, Innovation, and Accommodation. “These are our core principles that we strive to follow day in and day out,” says Richard.

Adds one resident, “This is my home and I love it. They make us feel better and you just can’t beat it.”

For more, go to Livia-Health.com.

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YOUR FUTURE IS COUNTING ON THE RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVICE NOW. Question: We’re a couple in our late 40s and we want to make sure we’re saving enough for retirement. We have 401(k)s from our current employers. We make a combined $200,000 a year and are putting away 6% of our pay with a 3% match, and we currently have $250,000 saved. Are we on track to have enough money to retire at age 65?

Answer: At this rate, you’re putting away $18,000 a year in the 401(k)s, and let’s say you get an 8% average annual return over that time period. That will leave you with $1.6 million by age 65.

That is borderline, because it may have to last as long as 35 years.

If you only take the interest, at least at first, your income will be roughly $80,000 a year plus social security. So, you probably need to save more.

Also, if you have any old 401(k)s from previous employers, my business model is that you take your 401(k) when you change jobs and transfer it to an IRA. The money will be in your control and you’ll have more investment choices. However, not all 401(k)s are suitable for IRA rollovers; we can research your best options.

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