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Features 4 Summer Dangers Every Parent Should Know | 28

Though the season officially ends this month, summer fun will continue. For moms and dads, that means keeping their guards up against these hazards.

Cardiac Care Post-COVID | 30

Despite his surgery being delayed two months due to COVID-19, Joseph Fogelson’s aortic valve replacement at Saint Barnabas Medical Center ultimately saved his life.

Salute to Seniors | 32

The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is up and running—and it’s a one stop shop tending to older adults’ medical and physical needs.

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Departments Morris/Essex Buzz | 12 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the counties.

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Home Front | 20

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Toy Box | 22

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Tastes | 44

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Gatherings | 54

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A Morris/Essex Moment | 56

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Although we are past the April peak of COVID-19, we understand that some people may still be wary of going to the hospital or the doctor’s office right now for routine tests and screenings that were put off during the height of the pandemic. But don’t postpone your health. We at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) are taking all safety and social distancing precautions and are always here for our patients, whether you’re coming in for an outpatient appointment or require hospitalization. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming up in October, so now is the optimal time to get screened for these and various other conditions. Make an appointment with your general practitioner and/or your specialists to make sure you’re up-to-date on important tests. That’s exactly what Joseph Fogelson did. When the 63-year-old with a family history of heart disease felt more tired than usual, his long-time cardiologist ordered some tests. The transesophageal echo confirmed Fogelson’s aorta had gotten larger and he had an aortic root aneurysm. His valve-replacement surgery with Ioannis Loumiotis, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon at SBMC, was postponed from March when COVID hit until May, but the procedure ultimately saved his life. Turn to page 30 to read more about Fogelson’s story, his surgery and how his recovery is going now. This issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life also introduces our readers to The Maida Geriatrics Institute, a comprehensive geriatrics center of excellence at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center in Livingston that tends to the physical and medical needs of adults ages 65 and older. The center features a sub-specialty group of family doctors or internists who are specially trained in geriatric medicine. Along with a multidisciplinary staff, these doctors conduct annual visits and also help patients maintain their complex chronic conditions. Page 32 has more info on this exciting new facility, the second such facility in our system. We hope you enjoy this special issue of our magazine, which is our annual Best Of Issue that highlights the top businesses and vendors our counties have to offer, as voted on by you. Know that you have the best of medical care available here too, right in your backyard at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. With regards,

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COLLEGE, 2020 STYLE This year, when local campuses roll out the welcome mat, it will be “safety first.” A collegian’s move-in day—parents helping sons and daughters tote suitcases, futons and mini fridges into stuffy dormitories—has long been a rite of passage. But this year, because of the continuing danger of COVID-19, the semester will begin a bit differently for many. Here’s what local campuses have planned: —Caldwell University: The Catholic liberal arts school begins its fall semester Sept. 1, though in-person or remote learning will be determined by the state. If New Jersey is still in phase 2 of reopening, classes will be held virtually with the exception of labs and other clinical courses; if it has moved to phase 3, students will have the option to attend class in person or remotely. A survey will be sent to students about their preferences. The school is planning a condensed semester with classes held Sept. 7, Oct. 12–13 and Nov. 25—days it typically would be closed. Classes will be online following Thanksgiving break. Residence halls and dining areas will have reduced capacity, and outside guests will not be permitted to visit. All students, faculty and staff will be required to wear face masks on campus and follow regulations for social distancing, hand washing and other sanitization practices. —County College of Morris: Classes on the Parsippany campus begin Sept. 9 and will fall into three categories: Hybrid courses combining traditional face-to-face instruction and virtual sessions; online courses without specific meeting times; and remote courses that include virtual meeting times with the entire class. Most classes will take place in the online and remote formats. Students and employees who report to campus should follow safety guidelines such as wearing face masks, washing hands frequently and

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refraining from visiting campus if they are ill or have COVID symptoms. —Essex Community College: Regular classes at the Newark school began in an online format on Aug. 31. Weekend classes are scheduled to start virtually on Sept. 5. Academic labs are open with limited capacity to students without access to technology at home. The campus gym remains closed, and all non-essential events are suspended. —Fairleigh Dickinson University: The Florham Campus in Madison and Florham Park is home to nearly 3,500 students. Virtual classes began Aug. 17 and will continue for three weeks, while in-classroom instruction resumes Sept. 8. At that point, teachers and students will follow a hybrid schedule that combines online and in-person learning. All students, staff and faculty will be required to complete and report a self-screening every day of the semester. FDU has also installed hand sanitizers and plexiglass shields throughout campus and reduced the density in living spaces. Common areas in the residence halls and laundry facilities will specify maximum capacities. —Montclair State University: Besides stressing social distancing, the use of personal protective equipment and hand hygiene, university officials require daily self-health monitoring. Classes begin Aug. 25 and are offered in a range of options known as HawkFlex: traditional face-to-face and on-campus, face-to-face with groups while streaming content to other classmates; online classes with in-person class activities; online with classmates; and online independent work. Instruction following Thanksgiving break will be conducted virtually. Students living on campus will see changes in the residence halls after their staggered move-in period in August. All dormitories will have reduced occupancy. —Rutgers University–Newark: Most classes at the urban campus begin Sept. 1 and will be conducted in one of three ways: remotely for asynchronous learning, remotely with interaction and in person, when feasible. In-person classes will be reserved for labs, and all attendees will be required to follow strict health precautions. The university will make approximately 30 percent of its student housing available to students, and all rooms will be singleoccupancy. In addition, residence hall lounges will be closed, and overnight guests will not be allowed. Dining will be available on a takeout and grab-and-go basis. —Seton Hall University: This Catholic institution in South Orange will conduct its fall semester from Aug. 24 through Nov. 24 using a hybrid flexible (HyFlex) plan that employs in-person and virtual instruction. Students will not return to campus after Thanksgiving break. Those moving into residence halls will be asked to quarantine for 14 days prior to their move-in day or submit a copy of a negative COVID-19 test. Dorms will reopen with reduced density. Residents will be asked to sign a pledge accepting their health responsibilities and possible COVID testing in the future.

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SHOP FOR A SENIOR Getting groceries is a challenge these days for some older folks and disabled individuals—and potentially a danger. That’s why stores have designated certain hours for senior citizens and disabled shoppers. But Morris County and the nonprofit group Jersey Cares want to do more. The county is seeking volunteers to shop in grocery stores and other markets on behalf of people vulnerable to COVID-19, keeping them out of harm’s way. Volunteers will be screened by Jersey Cares. To receive assistance, participants must be age 60 or older or be disabled and over 18. “While we developed the program in response to a critical COVID-19 need, we realized this need has always been there,” Michele Epifani, vice president of programs for Jersey Cares, has said. To volunteer, visit jerseycares.org. To request shopping assistance, call 973.285.6848.

NEWARK’S OWN SEACOOK Spending time out on the ocean can make anyone hungry, particularly when the catch of the day is just outside the porthole. But as Tom Hanks learned in Castaway, crustaceans should be cooked to be enjoyed. The sailors aboard the USS Germantown, a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship, appreciate Newark’s Levy Peterson, whose kitchen handiwork keeps everyone going. The culinary specialist second class recently prepared lobster tails for the crew’s dinner (pictured) as they approached the Philippine Sea as part of a peacekeeping mission in the IndoPacific region.

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Dog: Pinkerton (aka Pink/Pinkie), a 5-year-old pitbull/chihuahua/boxer (and many more!) Owners: Chelsea Arnott and Clay Clements of Whippany When Arnott and Clements decided three years ago to bring a pooch into their home, they visited the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover. Pinkerton didn’t give the best first impression—he growled from his kennel at Clements, says Arnott. But after learning the pup had been mistreated in the past, the couple wanted to give him a chance. “The second he was brought into the room, his personality changed,” she recalls. “He hopped up onto the couch, rolled onto his back and gave us kisses!” Today, Pinkerton joins his owners on walks around the neighborhood, excursions to Loantaka Park and strolls at the Morristown Green. While Pinkerton stays active, Arnott says his demeanor is more laid-back—he enjoys catching up on zzz’s and cuddling with his parents. That’s probably how he developed a love for blankets. “Pink waits for us to tuck him into his dog bed,” Arnott says. Up next? He’s set to be the ring bearer at his owners’ wedding this month! MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

SOUTHERN COMFORT There’s nothing finer than Southern cooking on a summer day, and that’s what Hazel’s Country Kitchen offers. Meat lovers can feast on the country fried chicken or meatloaf, but vegetarians can enjoy this spot too— cauliflower steaks and mac n’ cheese are worthy choices as well. Open for pickup and delivery, Hazel’s is located inside popular salad shop Sprout, so stop by if you’re looking for your pickup order. • Hazel’s Country Kitchen, 181A Maplewood Ave., Maplewood, 973.761.1549, hazelscountrykitchen.com

ALL IN THE FAMILY They treat you like family at T&L Rinaldi’s, and maybe it’s because the casual Italian restaurant and grocer is run by mother-daughter duo Lois and Tamara Rinaldi. The two celebrated their grand opening in the middle of the pandemic, offering home-cooked meals that reminded locals of old world flavors. From sausage and mozzarella sandwiches, stuffed bread and Italian hot dogs to chicken marsala and penne vodka, there’s a meal here to please every member of the family. • T&L Rinaldi’s, 313 Union Ave., Belleville, 973.759.3509, tlrinaldis.com

YOUR FAVORITE UNCLE Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, the renowned Italian gourmet grocery store, will open a second New Jersey location—a 42,000-square-foot space in Morris Plains’ Briarcliff Commons— next fall. If its Ramsey store is any indication, the new emporium will feature a specialty butcher, a deli, an on-the-spot bakery, homemade pasta and mozzarella (with viewing rooms so you can watch the pros make everything) as well as prepared foods. Mangia! (Well, not until next year.) • Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, 1711 Rte. 10, Morris Plains, uncleg.com

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FARMERS’ MARKETS ARE BACK! Whether the DIY garden you started during quarantine is giving you fresh veggies or just feeding the woodland creatures in your yard, we’re all grateful that farmers’ markets have returned. Now that the curve has flattened a bit in the Garden State, farmers here have the go-ahead to sell their products outdoors. Shoppers will find much of the same fresh produce, baked goods and other locally grown and made products as in previous years. What’s different will be the new safety measures in place to guard against the coronavirus. Vendors and volunteers are required to wear face coverings and gloves, while customers will be asked to wear masks, practice social distancing and refrain from handling products if possible. If you want to squeeze a tomato, ask a vendor first! Here are some of the markets open in our area: Boonton, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays through November: Find a wide selection of New Jerseyraised meats, locally grown produce, farm-fresh eggs and artisan crafts. Remember, pets and bikes are not allowed at the market. Find out more at boontonmainstreet.org.

Chatham, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays through November: Pick the season’s best fruits and vegetables, all grown by local vendors, while browsing a selection of other products such as plants, flowers, eggs, crab cakes and other handmade products. Visit chathamborough.org. Denville, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays through November: Visitors can enjoy the farm-fresh produce, sweet treats, artisan products and cheeses—even goodies for your cats and dogs! Check out denvillefarmersmarket.com. Nutley, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sundays through October: This annual event’s live music portion has been canceled this season, but there’s no shortage of fresh-picked fruits and veggies, baked goods, locally raised honey, artisan hot sauces and products for your pets. Head to nutleynj.org for more. West Orange, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays through November: Shop in person or order online for contactless pickup—vendors have assorted produce, pickles and olives, farm-fresh eggs, gluten-free and vegan desserts, all-natural dog treats and more. More info is available at wofarmersmarket.com.

KIDS ARE STILL CURIOUS Imagine a museum with three exclamation points in its name. Imagine That!!!, a New Jersey children’s museum in Florham Park, provides educational and safe fun for young ones of all ages and their parents. And, yes, it has reopened its indoor facility. If your children picked up drawing skills during the quarantine, bring them to the center’s arts and crafts area. Kid who loves to climb big rigs? There’s a fire truck and gym area for your little adventurer. Other designated areas cater to youngsters who dance, play music, build with blocks and more. If you’re concerned about COVID-19,

the staff takes several measures to keep you and your children safe. For example, tickets will be sold in advance only (no walk-ups), admission will be kept to 25 percent of capacity and rules regarding social distancing and sanitization will be observed. Those who are high risk should “wait a few months” before visiting, museum officials say. Imagine That!!! will continue its outdoor events such as Zumba for ages 5 to 12, birthday parties, story times, magic shows and sing-alongs. Advance tickets are required for those programs as well. • Imagine That!!!, 4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park, 973.966.8000, imaginethatmuseum.com

SENDING A MESSAGE

Heard first on stage in Hamilton, the statement “This is not a moment; it’s a movement” is now one of the rallying calls of the Black Lives Matter human rights campaign. As part of the movement, in June hundreds of artists took to the street in Newark—Halsey Street, in particular—to peacefully express themselves and paint a tribute to the initiative as well as to the lives lost to police violence. Using yellow traffic paint, artists from Rutgers University–Newark, New Arts Justice, Project for Empty Space and Newark Arts wrote “ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER” in 25-foot-long capital letters to create a message that spans one city block. Another phrase, “ABOLISH WHITE SUPREMACY,” was painted in a similar color adjacent to the Essex County Historic Courthouse on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. “It’s a tribute to all Black lives that have been needlessly lost,” says Newark Ironbound resident Mitchell Bonanno. “And it’s also a reminder that this movement won’t end until all forms of racism end.” MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

HAVE A JAVA! There’s a rumor going around that Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, but you know every day really belongs to the beverage that perks us up. So celebrate by turning to page 35 to find out which shops readers preferred in our annual Readers’ Choice Poll, then head to one of those places or those listed below for an iced chai latte—or whatever beanborn beverage gets your day going. —Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint: Open for curbside and a walk-up window, this craft coffee shop brews seasonal beans from South America and Africa, so its flavors are sure to please plenty of palates. For something different this summer, try its Pompton Peach or Mill’s Reserve (a milk chocolate and berry flavor). • Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint, 575 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, 908.955.8200, cedarbeans.com

—Trend Coffee and Tea House: Located in one of Montclair’s oldest buildings, this coffee roaster serves up something new nearly all the time. You can choose a sandwich or quiche from an extensive breakfast menu, but you’ll want to order more than one specialty coffee. (Gold turmeric latte or London fog, anyone?) • Trend Coffee and Tea House, 411 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.744.1333, trendcoffee.com

—Local Coffee: The vibe at this coffeehouse is easy and simple—perhaps that’s why it won previous Readers’ Choice Poll honors. Besides Americanos and espressos, Local also spotlights local artists, whose works displayed on the walls give the store a gallery feeling. • Local Coffee, 107 Watchung Ave., Montclair, 917.406.0464, localcoffeemontclair.com

—The Coffee Potter: According to its mission statement, this Long Valley coffee shop wants its customers “feeling better about life” after they visit—and who can argue with that these days? The staff preaches about the Coffee Potter community as it does the coffees, which include mochas, lattes and cappuccinos. • The Coffee Potter, 24 Schooleys Mountain Rd., Long Valley, 201.230.9890, tcplv.com

—Mara’s Café: A former Readers’ Choice winner, Mara’s is a longtime favorite for its breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert menu (hint: gelato!). But if you come for the food, you’ll stay for the coffee, tea and hot chocolate. • Mara’s Café, 25 E. Main St., Denville, 973.625.0901, marascafe.ecwid.com

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DANGERS EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW

Though the season officially ends this month, summer fun will continue. For moms and dads, that means keeping their guards up against these four hazards. More dangers to worry about? That’s the last thing you need in this pandemic summer of 2020. But health experts know that every year brings preventable tragedies, and you don’t want your family—distracted, perhaps, by virus fears or a wounded economy—to be touched by one. Bad things can happen suddenly. Here are four nightmare scenarios with tips from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to avoid them. The idea isn’t to dampen spirits, but to share info that can help ensure the safety of your kids. MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

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BABIES LEFT IN HOT CARS Parents think they’d never forgetfully leave an infant or baby in an automobile in the summer heat. But statistics show that this potentially fatal situation happens to families from all walks of life. Even with windows left open, cars can act as an oven. According to the CDC, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit within 10 minutes. To avoid accidentally leaving a child behind, try setting reminders on your phone or placing something in the back seat that you have to take out such as your wallet or phone. And remember: No errand, no matter how quick you think it’s going to be, justifies leaving your baby alone in your vehicle.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND BICYCLE ACCIDENTS You need to train your kids and remind them regularly: To keep safe while riding bicycles, they must pay attention to their surroundings. Also, if they’re riding at night, they need to wear bright or reflective clothing and make sure their bike has a working headlight. But the CDC says the No. 1 most effective safety measure is to wear a helmet. “All bicyclists, regardless of age, can help protect themselves by wearing properly fitted bicycle helmets every time they ride,” the CDC notes. Bicycle shops like Diamond Cycle Montclair and Cycle Craft in Parsippany can help parents determine an appropriate helmet size for their kids. The absolute rule: No helmet, no ride.

TEENS TEXTING AND DRIVING Cell phones are a huge distraction for teenage drivers, so start telling your children about the dangers of texting and driving before they first get behind the wheel. The CDC advises that teens turn off their phone or put it on silent when they get in the car. Do your part: Don’t text or call your teen when you know they’re driving. If your teen needs to use the smartphone for directions, make sure they program it and set up the phone before they start driving. To take it a step further, there are also downloadable “safe driving” apps such as DriveMode that prohibit texts and calls from going through while one is driving. Again, no matter how fully in control a young driver may feel or how urgent it may seem to quickly scan that latest text, a no-exceptions policy is imperative. In traffic or on the highway, disaster can result from a moment’s inattention.

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KIDS OF ALL AGES DROWNING It makes sense that water accidents peak in the summertime. The CDC recommends that kids of all ages require supervision while swimming, as drownings are the leading cause of injury or death for children ages 1 to 14. “Because drowning happens quickly and quietly, adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distractions like playing cards, reading books, talking on the phone and using alcohol or drugs,” the CDC says. It also suggests parents and guardians know the basics of swimming (floating and moving through the water), as well as CPR. Backyard swimming pools should be surrounded on all sides by a fence with a self-latching gate, and life jackets should be worn in and around oceans, lakes and other natural bodies of water as well as around pools.

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CARDIAC CARE POST-COVID

Despite his surgery being delayed two months due to COVID-19, Joseph Fogelson’s aortic valve replacement surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center ultimately saved his life. Joseph Fogelson has been seeing a cardiologist since 2003. He has a long history of heart disease in his family: Both his mother and uncle died suddenly from aortic aneurysms. In early 2020, Fogelson, 63, had his annual echocardiogram. “I noticed I was getting more tired than usual,” he says. A follow-up transesophageal echo (TEE) showed that Fogelson’s aorta had gotten larger and confirmed that he had an aortic root aneurysm at the origin of the aorta in the heart. He had a life-saving surgery scheduled for March 30, 2020 with his surgeon, Ioannis Loumiotis, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, but then COVID-19 hit. When COVID-19 started to consume the hospitals, all non-emergent procedures across the state were postponed, Fogelson’s surgery included. “I understood that my surgery needed to be postponed, but it made me very nervous,” he says. “I knew that without this surgery, there was a chance that I could die.” His surgeon agreed that the situation was timesensitive. “Given the size of his aneurysm and his family history, Joe needed a surgery called valve-sparing root replacement to prevent potential complications like rupture or dissection,” he says. During the peak of the pandemic, Fogelson stayed at home with his wife, daughter and dog. Besides going out to get essentials at the grocery store and taking his dog on short walks, he did not leave his house. “Because of Joe’s already

dilated aorta and family history, he was at a higher risk of complications,” says Dr. Loumiotis. “High blood pressure and smoking are the two most important, modifiable risk factors that can cause an aneurysm to rupture. Joe does not smoke, and we were able to control his blood pressure while he awaited his surgery.” The state allowed surgeries to resume as cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey continued to decline, and so Fogelson’s cardiac surgery took place almost two months later than planned on May 22. This milestone surgery was one of the first ever valve-sparing root replacement surgeries performed in the RWJBarnabas Health system. “I was confident that Saint Barnabas Medical Center had taken every precaution to keep me safe while I was in surgery and in recovery,” the patient says. “This is a technically difficult surgery where we remove the dilated portion of the aorta around the aortic valve, keeping the patient’s own valve in place. We then replace the aorta with a prosthetic graft and reattach the aortic valve within the graft,” Dr. Loumiotis says. “This surgery is so unique because we repair the patient’s aneurysm while still preserving their own aortic valve. It allows the patient to continue living their life without needing blood thinners or any future surgeries.” One pandemic, cardiac surgery and a seven-day stay in the hospital later, Fogelson is continuing to recover at home while doing cardiac rehabilitation. “Everyone from the nurses, technicians and doctors was terrific,” he says.

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ABOUT DR. LOUMIOTIS Dr. Loumiotis is a cardiac surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and a member of the RWJBarnabas Health medical group. Specializing in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and aortic surgery, he is able to perform coronary artery bypass surgery, multi-arterial bypass grafting, aortic valve repair and replacement, valvesparing root surgery, bicuspid valve repair, mitral valve repair and replacement and trans-catheter valve therapies. Dr. Loumiotis has a special interest and vast experience in treating pathologies in any part of the aorta extending from the aortic root to the aortic bifurcation.

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SALUTE TO SENIORS The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is up and running—and it’s a one stop shop tending to older adults’ medical and physical needs.

After COVID-19, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) debuted the new James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at the SBMC campus in Livingston. And this brand-new center provides integrated care in one location for those over the age of 65. A multidisciplinary group of physicians and support staff are specially trained to work with the geriatric community and their wide range of physical, mental, medical and social issues, and they work in tandem with you or your loved one’s primary care physician to offer the best possible care. “We are a subspecialty group of family doctors or internists that have additional training after we take or including our fellowship in geriatric medicine,” says Theresa Redling, D.O., FACP, medical director of the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and one of three geriatricians at the center. “We see patients over 65, [but] the vast majority of people are 85 and above. We also see some of our centenarians who remain independent into their hundreds.” Working with Dr. Redling, Manisha Grover, M.D. and Emily Bahler, D.O., the Maida Geriatrics Institute also has two geriatric nurse practitioners on staff, a psychiatrist that offers electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and support staff that includes a social worker, geriatrics pharmacy support, support groups and outpatient care such as the administering of intravenous fluids or IV antibiotics.

In addition to annual wellness visits—“outpatient visits prevent inpatient hospitalizations,” Dr. Bahler notes—the Institute staff also helps patients manage chronic conditions that are common as people age, including coronary disease, cancer screening, chronic lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. “We manage people with multiple chronic medical conditions and we identify accute problems that may present more subtly in the elderly,” Dr. Redling says. The Maida Institute specializes in the “4 Ms” of geriatric care. They are: • What Matters: i.e. your individual goals and care so the doctors can align that with the appropriate treatment. • Mobility: “We look closely at functional status frequently,” Dr. Redling says. “Falls can be disastrous for older adults, and maintaining mobility maintains independence.” • Medication Review and Management, which includes medication reconciliation, where physicians look at how all of a patient’s medications interact with each other and if all are still necessary. “Most people over 65 are on three or more medications and as we get older, some people are on 10, 12 or more medications,” Dr. Redling adds. • Mentation: Geriatricians examine patients’ cognitive impairment—either short term memory loss or something more serious

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“We want to thank the visionary leadership of James and Sharon Maida and their generosity to RWJBarnabas Health that has enabled Saint Barnabas Medical Center to open this interdisciplinary Geriatric Institute at our Ambulatory Care Center in Livingston.” —Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, president and CEO, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Emily Bahler, D.O.

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Theresa Redling, D.O., Medical Director, James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

like Alzheimer’s—and identify if perhaps some medications or other health conditions could be contributing to these conditions and are potentially reversible. The Maida Institute is a one stop shop, as it features on-site radiology, audiology, nutritional support, physical and occupation therapy and even a retail pharmacy. The center also conducts house calls for home-bound patients, assisted living visits, telehealth appointments and assists in patient transitions from the hospital into rehab centers or the patient’s home. “We are so pleased to welcome this institute at SBMC as a second member of the growing family of the James Maida Geriatric Institutes based here in New Jersey,” says James Maida (the first center is at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus). “We are so thankful for the commitment by the RWJBarnabas Health system to comprehensive geriatric care in New Jersey and look forward to our third institute opening soon in Hamilton. “Comprehensive geriatric care does more than just office-based care,” he concludes. “It reaches into the surrounding communities and brings people together.”

For more information or to make an appointment at the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute, call 973.322.7636.

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49 Church St. Montclair 973.744.2323 javaloveroasters.com

ESSEX COUNTY FASCINO 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

CANDY/CHOCOLATE MORRIS COUNTY SWEET EXPRESSIONS 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com ESSEX COUNTY BROMILOW’S CHOCOLATES 891 Bloomfield Ave. West Caldwell 973.227.0819 bromilow.com

MORRIS COUNTY HACKLEBARNEY FARMS CIDER MILL 104 State Park Rd. Chester Township 908.879.6593 hacklebarneyfarm.com

GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES

ESSEX COUNTY TIE TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd. Fairfield 973.554.1552 tierneyscopperhouse.com

MORRIS COUNTY MO'PWEEZE BAKERY 32 Broadway Denville 973.627.2300 mopweezebakery.com

TIE VERONA INN 624 Bloomfield Ave. Verona 973.239.0544 veronainn.com

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ESSEX COUNTY PLUM BAKERY 179 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.7586 plumonpark.com

GOURMET GROCERY

ICE CREAM

MORRIS: DENVILLE DAIRY, DENVILLE, DENVILLEDAIRY.COM ESSEX: GELATI BY MIKE, CALDWELL, MONTCLAIR, GELATIBYMIKE.COM Whether regular or fatfree, the sweet treats at Denville Dairy all taste good! And with seasonal specials such as pumpkin and eggnog flavors, they prove ice cream can be a year-round treat. When craving sweets while in Caldwell or Montclair, stop by Gelati by Mike. Known for its creamy and delicious ice cream and gelato, this favorite keeps customers coming back with both its classic flavors and inventive ones such as Jersey blueberry and rum raisin.

GREEK RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY BARKA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 60 Rte. 46 Mountain Lakes 973.917.3386 barkaseafoodrestaurant. com ESSEX COUNTY STAMNA GREEK TAVERNA 1055 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

ICE CREAM MORRIS COUNTY DENVILLE DAIRY 34A Broadway Denville 973.627.4214 denvilledairy.com ESSEX COUNTY GELATI BY MIKE 571 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.1607 194 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell 973.403.9969 gelatibymike.com

INDIAN RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. Madison 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com ESSEX COUNTY BRICK LANE CURRY HOUSE 540 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.5092100 bricklanemontclair.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

MORRIS: CASA BELLA, DENVILLE, CASABELLA46.COM ESSEX: CORSO 98, MONTCLAIR, CORSO98.COM Inspired by recipes passed down through the generations, the menu at Casa Bella features modern interpretations of traditional Italian favorites. Must-tries are the farfalle pasta with shrimp and crab meat in a vodka sauce and the medallions of beef filet. Corso 98 is another standout eatery that gives diners an authentic Italian experience. This lively restaurant serves signature dishes such as its Bell & Evans pan-seared chicken on the bone. ITALIAN DELI MORRIS COUNTY SERGIO & CO. 28 Broadway Denville 973.627.1043 sergioandco.com ESSEX COUNTY NICOLO’S ITALIAN BAKERY & DELI 6 Baldwin St. Montclair 973.746.1398 nicolosbakeryanddeli.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY CASA BELLA 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com ESSEX COUNTY CORSO 98 98 Walnut St. Montclair 973.746.0789 corso98.com

JAPANESE RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY SOGO HIBACHI GRILL 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc ESSEX COUNTY DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

MEXICAN RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 #7 East Hanover 973.781.0155 124 Rte. 46 Netcong 973.527.7330 donjosemexican.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE TINGA 215 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.509.8226 tingausa.com

TIE BENJI’S TAQUERIA 14 Main St. West Orange 862.520.1997 ilovebenjis.com

NEW RESTAURANT

ESSEX COUNTY TIE FASCINO 331 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

MORRIS COUNTY LUCCO CUCINA & BAR 207 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park luccobar.com 973.822.0066

TIE CORSO 98 98 Walnut St. Montclair 973.746.0789 corso98.com

ESSEX COUNTY FAUBOURG 544 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.542.7700 faubourgmontclair.com

SCENIC VIEW RESTAURANT

NOODLE SHOP MORRIS COUNTY VEGGIE HEAVEN 57 Bloomfield Ave. Denville 973.586.7800 veggieheavennj.com ESSEX COUNTY ANI RAMEN 401 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.3960 aniramen.com

PIZZA MORRIS COUNTY RESERVOIR TAVERN 92 Parsippany Blvd. Boonton 973.334.5708 therestavern.com ESSEX COUNTY STAR TAVERN 400 High St. Orange 973.675.3336 startavern.net

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY TIE CASA BELLA 300 Rte. 46 Denville 973.627.2003 casabella46.com TIE THE STATION AT MOUNTAIN LAKES 99 Midvale Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.335.5330 thestationbernardsville.com

MORRIS COUNTY THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. West Orange 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com TIE HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. West Orange 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ESSEX COUNTY HALCYON BRASSERIE 114 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com

STEAKHOUSE MORRIS COUNTY ARTHUR’S TAVERN 700 Speedwell Ave. Morris Plains 973.455.9705 arthurstavern.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE NERO’S GRILLE 618 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.994.1410 neros.com TIE RARE, THE STEAKHOUSE * 440 Main St. Little Falls 973.256.6699 rarestk.com MSXHEALTHANDLIFE.COM

SUSHI MORRIS COUNTY SOGO HIBACHI GRILL 248 Rte. 46 Denville 973.784.4981 sogo.cc ESSEX COUNTY DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

TEA SHOP MORRIS COUNTY SALLY LUNN’S TEA SHOP & RESTAURANT 15 Perry St. Chester 908.879.7731 sallylunns.com ESSEX COUNTY THE TEA STORE 106 Watchung Ave. Upper Montclair 973.780.7703 teastoremontclair.com

THAI RESTAURANT MORRIS COUNTY THAI KITCHEN 320 Rte. 206 Chester 908.879.9800 thaikitchenchester.com ESSEX COUNTY SLA THAI RESTAURANT 38 Upper Montclair Plz. Montclair 973.509.0111 slathai.com

ENTERTAINMENT + NIGHTLIFE + RECREATION COOKING CLASSES MORRIS COUNTY SWEET EXPRESSIONS 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri. com

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ESSEX COUNTY MONTCLAIR CULINARY ACADEMY 550 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.498.8436 montclairculinaryacademy. com

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT MORRIS COUNTY JOCKEY HOLLOW BAR & KITCHEN 110 South St. Morristown 973.644.3180 jockeyhollowbarandkitchen. com ESSEX COUNTY THE CROSBY 193 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.509.2337 thecrosbymontclair.com

IRISH PUB

TIE KIDVILLE 516 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.826.0350 kidville.com

PAINTING PARTIES MORRIS COUNTY UPTOWN ART 28 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 862.209.1717 uptownart.com ESSEX COUNTY PINOT’S PALETTE 351 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.744.7500 510 Franklin Ave. Nutley 973.284.0700 pinotspalette.com

THEATER/ PERFORMING ARTS

MORRIS COUNTY THATCHER MCGHEE'S 53 Broadway Denville 973.586.3377 thatchermcghees.com/ denville

MORRIS COUNTY MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 100 South St. Morristown 973.539.8008 mayoarts.org

ESSEX COUNTY EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. Montclair 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

ESSEX COUNTY THE WELLMONT THEATER 5 Seymour St. Montclair 973.783.9500 wellmonttheater.com

KIDS’ PARTIES MORRIS COUNTY SWEET EXPRESSIONS 26 Broadway Denville 973.625.0025 sweetexpressionsbygeri.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE PARK AVENUE ART STUDIO 2 Park Ave. Caldwell 973.816.7906 parkavenueartstudio.com

WEDDING RECEPTIONS MORRIS COUNTY THE PARK SAVOY ESTATE 236 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.377.7200 theparksavoy.com ESSEX COUNTY THE MANOR 111 Prospect Ave. West Orange 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

NEW RESTAURANT

MORRIS: LUCCO CUCINA AND BAR, FLORHAM PARK, LUCCOBAR.COM ESSEX: FAUBOURG, MONTCLAIR, FAUBOURGMONTCLAIR.COM With a trendy atmosphere and modern Italian cuisine, Lucco Cucina and Bar has quickly become a local favorite. From pizza and pasta to salmon and steak, the wide selection of entrées has something for everyone. If you’re not craving Italian, head to Montclair for the French-inspired dishes at Faubourg. Its bi-level, indoorand-outdoor space creates an elegant and chic environment that complements the flavorful food.

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BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

MORRIS: I DO…I DO, MORRISTOWN, IDOIDO.COM ESSEX: PARK AVENUE BRIDALS, CEDAR GROVE, PARKAVENUEBRIDALS. COM; THE BRIDAL ATELIER, UPPER MONTCLAIR, BRIDALATELIERMONTCLAIR.COM When planning a wedding, every bride knows the perfect dress is what pulls the whole day together. I do…I do boasts expert consultants and a large selection of designers (Justin Alexander, Calla Blanche, Paloma Blanca among them), which make the dress shopping experience one to remember. Park Avenue Bridals is a family-owned and -operated boutique that has been making wedding dreams possible for decades. Beyond the store’s selection of hundreds of dresses in every style and price point, customers rave about the custom alterations. At The Bridal Atelier, each client and bride is treated as a top priority. With a small curated collection from such designers as Anne Barge and Caroline Castigliano, the shop is filled to the brim with beautiful and timeless gowns.

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SHOPPING ACTIVEWEAR MORRIS COUNTY ATHLETA 30 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.946.8220 athleta.gap.com ESSEX COUNTY FLEET FEET 603 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.509.9707 fleetfeet.com

ANTIQUES MORRIS COUNTY STONEHOUSE ANTIQUES 540 Naughright Rd. Long Valley 908.455.2819 stonehousenatiques.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE GYPSY FARMHOUSE 106 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.9886 gypsyfarmhouse.com TIE JERRY’S ANTIQUES 229 Glenridge Ave. Montclair 973.744.3801 jerrysantiquesandestates. com

BIKE SHOP MORRIS COUNTY MARTY’S RELIABLE CYCLE 173 Speedwell Ave. Morristown 973.538.7773 1164 Rte. 10 W. Randolph 973.584.7773 martysreliable.com ESSEX COUNTY MONTCLAIR BIKERY 148 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.7252 montclairbikery.com

BOOKSTORE, CHAIN MORRIS COUNTY BARNES & NOBLE 1940 Rte. 10 W. Morris Plains 973.644.9482 barnesandnoble.com

BOOKSTORE, INDEPENDENT MORRIS COUNTY THE CHATHAM BOOKSELLER 8 Green Village Rd. Madison 973.822.1361 chathambookseller.com

ESSEX COUNTY WATCHUNG BOOKSELLERS 54 Fairfield St. Montclair 973.744.7177 watchungbooksellers.com

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE MORRIS COUNTY I DO…I DO 35 South St. Morristown 973.998.6215 idoido.com

ESSEX COUNTY GIFT BAR 465 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.746.8100 shopgiftbar.com

HOME BOUTIQUE MORRIS COUNTY BUTTER & VELVET 11 Broadway Denville 973.784.4600 butterandvelvet.com

JEWELRY

ESSEX COUNTY TIE PARK AVENUE BRIDALS 105 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.239.7111 parkavenuebridals.com

MORRIS COUNTY TIE AIRES JEWELERS 3 Harrison Ave. Morris Plains 973.292.0950 airesjewelers.com

TIE BRIDAL ATELIER 623 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.337.6361 bridalateliermontclair.com

CONSIGNMENT/ VINTAGE CLOTHING MORRIS COUNTY RACKS BOUTIQUE 20 Schooleys Mountain Rd. Long Valley 908.867.8598 facebook.com/ racksthriftboutique

TIE SCHROTH JEWELRY 337 Main Rd. Montville 973.335.3400 schrothjewelers.com ESSEX COUNTY MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS 588 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthonyjewelers. com

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

ESSEX COUNTY DUET 79 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.535.1133 duetboutique.com

MORRIS COUNTY MORRIS COUNTY FARMS 33 Smith Rd. Denville 973.366.4448 morriscountyfarms.com

FLORIST

ESSEX COUNTY CEDAR GROVE GARDEN CENTER 1201 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.1950 cedargrovegarden.com

MORRIS COUNTY FLOWERS BY CANDLE LITE 559 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.0010 flowersbycandlelite.com

PET BOUTIQUE

ESSEX COUNTY CLORES FLOWERS & GIFTS 590 Valley Rd. Montclair 973.744.2291 cloresflowersandgifts.com

FURNITURE STORE ESSEX COUNTY ENDGRAIN 120 Arlington Ave. Bloomfield 862.213.3606 endgraindesignbuild.com

GIFT SHOP MORRIS COUNTY DASH OF THYME 48 Broadway Denville 973.453.6200 dashofthyme.com

MORRIS COUNTY MUTTS ON MAIN Mountain Lakes 973.975.8794 muttsonmain.com ESSEX COUNTY BROOKDALE PET CENTER 1054 Broad St. Bloomfield 973.893.0990 brookdalepetcenter.com

SHOPPING DESTINATION, DOWNTOWN MORRIS COUNTY DENVILLE

SHOPPING DESTINATION, MALL ESSEX COUNTY THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS 1200 Morris Tpke. Short Hills 973.376.7350 shopshorthills.com

SKI SHOP MORRIS COUNTY PELICAN SPORT CENTER 2980 Rte. 10 Morris Plains 973.267.0964 pelicanshops.com ESSEX COUNTY HERATIJ 30 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 862.596.5510 heratij.com

SPORTS SHOP MORRIS COUNTY DICK’S SPORTING GOODS 387 Mt. Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.659.1950 dickssportinggoods.com ESSEX COUNTY THE OUTDOOR STORE 30 Church St. Montclair 973.746.5900 theoutdoorstorenj.com

TILE SHOP MORRIS COUNTY WAYNE TILE Rockaway 333 Rte. 46 973.625.3209 waynetile.com ESSEX COUNTY STONE & TILE DESIGN 519 Millburn Ave. Short Hills 973.564.8118 stoneandtiledesign.com

WATCHES MORRIS COUNTY BRAUNSCHWEIGER JEWELERS 33 South St. Morristown 973.538.2189 braunschweiger.com ESSEX COUNTY MICHAEL ANTHONY JEWELERS 588 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell 973.226.2726 michaelanthony jewelers.com

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PET BOUTIQUE

MORRIS: MUTTS ON MAIN, MOUNTAIN LAKES, MUTTSONMAIN.COM ESSEX: BROOKDALE PET CENTER, BLOOMFIELD, BROOKDALE PETCENTER.COM A healthy relationship between you and your dog takes proper training and a good diet, and Mutts on Main provides both. The store sells top-notch raw, free-range meats to start Fido’s healthful (and gourmet) diet, and also has a collection of collars, harnesses and other equipment to keep your pooch looking as good as he feels. Whether your best friend is a dog, cat, fish, reptile, bird or other small creature, treat it to the best from the Brookdale Pet Center. The store specializes in holistic and natural products for pets of all kinds.

WOMEN’S FASHION, NON-CONSIGNMENT MORRIS COUNTY SISTERS 23 Broadway Denville 973.784.4262 shopsisters.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE COCO AN EXPERIENCE 206 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.233.0005 cocoanexperience.com

TIE DOT REEDER 129 Watchung Ave. Montclair 973.744.7410 dotreeder.com

HEALTH + BEAUTY BARBER MORRIS COUNTY 18/8 40 W. Park Pl. Morristown 973.828.8370 eighteeneight.com ESSEX COUNTY CLASSIC MAN CUT & SHAVE 26 S. Fullertown Ave. Montclair 973.233.1534 37 Watchung Plz. Montclair 973.337.5359 classicmancutandshave. com

BLOWOUT MORRIS COUNTY MALAN SALON 123 A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com ESSEX COUNTY MOXIE SALON AND BEAUTY BAR 277 Eisenhower Pkwy. 973.513.4000 moxiesalonandbeautybar. com HONORABLE MENTION DEPASQUALE THE SPA 4 Gibraltar Dr. Morris Plains 973.538.3811 depasqualethespa.com

DAY SPA

LASH/BROWS

MORRIS COUNTY ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO 1247 Sussex Tpke. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com

MORRIS COUNTY AMAZING LASH Multiple locations

ESSEX COUNTY WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 woodhousespas.com

FACIAL MORRIS COUNTY ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO 1247 Sussex Tpke. #110 Randolph 973.668.9106 etoilestudio.com ESSEX COUNTY 212 SALON AND DAY SPA 212 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.2120 212salonanddayspa.com

FITNESS CENTER/GYM MORRIS COUNTY FULL-TIME FITNESS 17 Bank St. Morristown 973.401.9000 fulltimefit.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE COREFIRE 211 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.744.0510 mycorefire.com TIE REVOLUTION STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield 973.396.0490 revstrength.com

ESSEX COUNTY LURE LASH 416 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.783.5274 lurelash.com

MAKEUP APPLICATION MORRIS COUNTY MALAN SALON 123 A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com ESSEX COUNTY TIE 212 SALON AND DAY SPA 212 Bellevue Ave. Upper Montclair 973.509.2120 212salonanddayspa.com TIE MAKEUP BY DANA MARIE 908.914.7574 makeupbydanamarie.com

MASSAGE MORRIS COUNTY THE URBAN MUSE 82 Broadway Denville 973.627.3455 theurbanmuse.com ESSEX COUNTY WOODHOUSE DAY SPA 56 S. Park St. Montclair 973.509.8488 woodhousespas.com

MEDSPA ESSEX COUNTY AURORA DEJULIIS 8 Hillside Ave. #102 Montclair 973.338.6300 auroradejuliismd.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY MORRIS AND ESSEX COUNTIES KESSLER REHABILITATION CENTER Multiple locations kesslerrehabilitationcenter. com

PILATES MORRIS COUNTY THE PILATES BARRE OF NEW JERSEY 22 Diamond Spring Rd. Denville 973.625.1100 thepilatesbarreofnewjersey. com

SPINNING

WAXING

MORRIS COUNTY LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA 100 Fanny Rd. Mountain Lakes 973.334.2820 lakelandhillsymca.com

MORRIS AND ESSEX COUNTIES EUROPEAN WAX CENTER Multiple locations

ESSEX COUNTY CYCLEBAR 277 Eisenhower Pkwy. #2 Livingston 973.261.5647 656 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair 973.337.8237 cyclebar.com

TANNING

ESSEX COUNTY TIE BARRE3 256 S. Livingston Ave. Livingston 973.992.0100 barre3.com

MORRIS COUNTY BEACH BUM TANNING 325 Rte. 10 E. East Hanover 973.884.9559

TIE JUNIPER YOGA + FITNESS 213 Bellevue Ave. Montclair 973.707.7463 juniperyogafitness.com

321 Mount Hope Ave. Rockaway 973.366.0844 beachbum.com ESSEX COUNTY OLIVE ORGANIC TAN SPA 292 Bloomfield Ave. 2nd Floor Montclair 973.818.8828 olivetanspa.com

SALON MORRIS COUNTY MALAN SALON 123 A Madison St. Boonton 973.588.7581 malanhaircare.com

YOGA STUDIO

ESSEX COUNTY BANGZ SALON AND WELLNESS SPA 23 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair 973.746.8426 bangz.com

MORRIS COUNTY BIKRAM YOGA CEDAR KNOLLS 210 Malapardis Rd. Cedar Knolls 973.292.9642 bikramyogacnj.com

HONORABLE MENTION 46 WEST HAIR STUDIO 929 Main St. Boonton 973.551.4247

ESSEX COUNTY ZURA MONTCLAIR 18 Lackawanna Plz. Montclair 973.233.0414 zuramontclair.com

FACIAL

HOME + PERSONAL SERVICES DOG DAYCARE MORRIS COUNTY K9 RESORTS LUXURY PET HOTEL 22 Prospect St. Madison 973.756.3717 k9resorts.com ESSEX COUNTY A PLACE FOR PUPS 122 Cedar St. Cedar Grove 973.979.3659

DOG TRAINING MORRIS COUNTY PAWS-ITIVE EXPERIENCE PET SERVICES 114 Beach St. Rockaway 973.625.2495 paws-itiveexperience.com ESSEX COUNTY HAL WHEELER’S 1126 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove 973.256.0694 halwheelers.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES MORRIS COUNTY A&R INTERIORS 27 E. Main St. Denville 973.625.8950 arinterior.com ESSEX COUNTY MODCLAIR 623 Valley Rd. Upper Montclair 973.233.0401 modclair.com

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES, RETAIL MORRIS COUNTY COOKE FURNITURE DESIGN Morristown 908.451.0132 cookefurnituredesign.com

KITCHEN REMODELING ESSEX COUNTY MULVEY CUSTOM CONTRACTING 197 Essex Ave. Bloomfield 201.370.6453 mulveycustomnj.com

PAINT STORE MORRIS COUNTY PAINTEN’ PLACE 150 Rte. 53 Denville 973.627.4050 paintenplacedenville.com ESSEX COUNTY RICCIARDI BROTHERS 287 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield 973.748.3030 1915 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973.762.3830

POOL SERVICES MORRIS COUNTY HENRY BONA POOLS & SPAS 878 Rte. 46 Kenvil 973.584.1000 bonapools.com

TUTORING SERVICES MORRIS COUNTY MATHNASIUM Multiple locations mathnasium.com

MORRIS: ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO, RANDOLPH, ETOILESTUDIO.COM ESSEX: 212 SALON AND DAY SPA, UPPER MONTCLAIR, 212SALONANDDAYSPA.COM Who doesn’t want to feel pampered every once in a while? For Etoile Cosmetic Medicine Studio, the main focus is helping clients look and feel their best. With years of experience and clinical training, proprietors offer patients noticeable and natural-looking results. More than 40 years in the business, 212 Salon and Day Spa proves that love and hard work can bring about success. Run by a husband-and-wife team, this salon is known for luxurious treatments such as its 75-minute deep pore cleanse.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

MORRIS: A&R INTERIORS, DENVILLE, ARINTERIOR.COM ESSEX: MODCLAIR, UPPER MONTCLAIR, MODCLAIR.COM To satisfy all of your home design needs, A&R Interiors offers an expansive product portfolio to help you apply an array of style trends, from traditional and contemporary to more exotic designs. No strangers to adventurous designs, the pros at Modclair blend modern, Regency and vintage furniture with eye-catching pop and street art.

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NOT JUST FOR GUAC

They’re excellent with eggs and superb in salads, but avocados have a sweet side too. The heart-healthy fruit can make the perfect dessert, as these three recipes show. Instagram has fallen in love with the avocado, the fruit (a berry, technically) that tops the many artisan toasts and overflowing burrito bowls on users’ feeds. But there’s more to it than a pretty picture. Avos are loaded with heart-friendly monosaturated fatty acids and can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Why, then, would we save it for spreads and sides? Creamy and full of flavor, avocados are an ideal ingredient for desserts. A healthy, guilt-free sweet treat? Sign us up!

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HOMEMADE AVOCADO ICE CREAM Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1½ cups low-fat milk* n 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted and peeled n ½ cup sugar n 1 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice n 1 cup low-fat coconut milk* n mint sprig, chopped (optional) n vanilla bean, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Purée milk, avocados, sugar and juice in a blender. Blend in the remaining liquid of your choice, along with additional flavorings such as mint or vanilla. Follow the instructions on your ice cream maker to freeze and finish.

*—soy milk may be substituted

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FROZEN CHOCOLATE CINNAMON POPS Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1 can (12 fl. oz.) fat-free evaporated milk n 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate morsels n ¾ cup water n ½ tsp. ground cinnamon n 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced n 8 5-oz. paper cups n 8 wooden craft sticks

DIRECTIONS:

Heat evaporated milk, chocolate morsels, water and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Stir until smooth, then cool for 10 minutes. Place avocado and chocolate mixture into a blender. Blend on high until very smooth. Divide into eight 5-oz. paper cups. Cover each cup with aluminum foil and insert one stick through the center of each foil cup. Freeze for four hours until firm. Tip: Frozen treat molds may be used. Yield may vary.

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RICH AND CREAMY AVOCADO FLAN Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 1½ cups sugar, divided n ¼ cup water n 2 cups whole milk n 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled n 4 large eggs n 1 tsp. vanilla extract n ½ tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 1 cup sugar and water in small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high. Wipe the inside of the pan with a wet cloth to remove sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, about 10 minutes until golden brown. Divide caramel between eight custard cups and swirl to coat bottoms. Place cups in 9x13-inch baking pan. In blender, combine milk, avocado, eggs, vanilla and salt and purée until smooth. Divide mixture between custard cups. Carefully fill baking pan with enough hot water to 1-inch depth. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until just set in center. Remove to wire rack to cool slightly. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. To serve, run small knife around edge of the baking dish. Turn over and shake gently to release.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Fresh Avocados—Love One Today.

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INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY OF THE ORANGES After cleaning up from a recent flood, volunteers at the Interfaith Food Pantry prepared donation bags filled with food, toiletries, diapers and other items. Donations were received from The Common Market Mid-Atlantic, Book Pantry Project and the Church of the Epiphany and Christ Church in Orange. 4 Casey Kait, Diana Jaffe 5 Patricia Nathan, Diane Horowitz Stein

SUNRISE SHOPRITE SunRise ShopRite, which operates ShopRite of Parsippany and ShopRite of West Caldwell, has been creating lunchboxes for healthcare workers since March. At press time, company officials estimate they have made almost 950,000 meals for the frontline workers.

1 THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWARK IRONBOUND Staff at Audible in Newark recently visited the local Boys and Girls Clubs and 3 donated several dozen cases of refreshments for the organization’s members and volunteers. Audible creates and provides spoken-word entertainment and inspirational audiobooks while engaging in a range of community service projects. 1 Audible staff members meet with volunteers at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

TABLE OF HOPE Alstede Farms in Chester partnered with Morristown’s Table of Hope mobile food pantry and the Morris County Council of Education Associations to help bring fresh produce to those in need and at risk.

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The Craig School is an independent, coed program that specializes in working with students with academic learning disabilities, grades two through twelve. Our mission is to provide to our students a strategy-based, comprehensive and challenging school experience that acknowledges their learning disabilities, builds on their aptitudes, and strengthens their self-awareness and selfesteem. We also help our parents assess their child’s true potential and understand the nature of learning disabilities, and provide to our families an internal support network within the Craig community.

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Saint Francis Residential Community, an independent senior community is what you are looking for. We have two choices of living, at affordable monthly rental fees. With both private rooms and apartment living, we offer: meals, housekeeping, security, medication assistance, social and recreational activities, local shopping and medical transportation services, on site chapel. We offer long & short-term rental, all with no buy in fee. Call (973) 627-5000 or visit us at www.saintfrancisres.com.

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“After a few months of quarantining in Hoboken, I was finally able to go on my first photo trip in a while. I came across this bluebird perched in a tree at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Harding. While I was prompted to photograph the bird for its colors, I thought the contrast in this particular shot was even cooler.”

Morris/Essex Health & Life Volume 19, Issue 4 (ISSN# 2573-8151 and USPS 025-351) is published 6 times a year by Wainscot Media, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Postmaster: Send address changes to Subscription Department, Wainscot Media, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Periodicals postage paid at Mahwah, NJ, and additional mailing offices.

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