a community magazine serving the residents of...

Photograph by Randall Kenneth

Photography

VERONAN E I G H B O R S

The Reynolds Family Enjoying the

Simple Life Right in Their Backyard

A COMMUNITY MAGAZINE SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF VERONA NOVEMBER 2019

2 Verona Neighbors

V I S E N T I NPLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

Experience the Comfort of Exceptional Services

OIL TO GAS CONVERSIONS | STEAM & HOT WATER BOILER SPECIALIST

973-228-9595Call us for a Free Evaluation & Quote Ask about our Spring & Summer Specials and Referral Gift Card offers18 Months No Interest Payments • 3 & 4 Year Payment Financing

FDQ ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP is a group of orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement, sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery. Each physician in the Femino-Ducey-Queler Orthopaedic Group is distinctively skilled in his area of expertise. Patients from as far as Europe and Asia have sought out Dr. Femino for hip and knee replacement surgery. Local sports teams rely on the expertise of Dr. Ducey to get them back on the playing field after injuries or oth-er conditions sideline them. Dr. Queler’s expertise treating the foot and ankle enables patients to become fully functional once again.(973) 751-0111 • www.femino-duceyorthopaedics.com

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor,

contact BVM at [email protected]

phone: (973) 277-7301

EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

STANTON COMPANY REALTORS is the oldest existing real estate firm in the Montclair area. Founded by George H. Stanton in 1922, the company is still family run and is committed to upholding their reputation for personalized service and professionalism. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, they offer expert guidance on buying and selling in the local area.(973) 746-1313 • www.stantonrealtors.com

GREEN VALLEY LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE LLC has been operating in the Verona area for the past 12 years. Green Valley is a fully insured, locally owned and operated company which provides a variety of landscape services. Some of the more popular services including lawn maintenance, landscape design and installation, seasonal clean ups, and hardscape installation. Additional services are also available based on each client’s unique needs. During the winter months, Green Valley also offers commercial snow plowing services. (973) 857-1203 • www.greenvalleylandscapenj.com

NJ ADVANCED ACUPUNCTURE Morgan Reade has been providing acupuncture treatment for 12 years. Morgan is Nationally Board certified through NCCAOM with a Masters in Oriental medicine. He is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, science and practice of Oriental Medicine in an ethical manner, enhancing the health and well-being of the general public and his patients. His broad clinical experience combined with his personal caring touch provides his patients with the highest quality care. NJ Advanced Acupunctures most commonly treated conditions include pain and injuries, autoimmune and allergies. However, Morgan’s biggest achievement has been helping over 600 women struggling with infertility bring babies into the world. 201-400-2261 • www.njadvancedacupuncture.com

NJ SPINE & JOINT Dr. Glenn Sorrentino NJ Spine & Joint provides the most advanced non-surgical healthcare available today. The cold laser therapy, widely used by professional sports teams, is the world’s leading technology to safely and naturally speed healing and reduce inflammation. Dr. Glenn P. Sorrentino, a biomechanics expert, leads the NJ Spine & Joint multi-specialty team. Located on Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove, the state-of-the-art center provides cold laser therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, medical massage, PRP therapy, trigger point injections, custom orthotics and digital x-ray. (973) 433-0889 • www.njspinejoint.com

Now Accepting Cigna Insurance Out of NetworkNow Accepting Cigna Insurance Out of Network

October 2019 3

A nother month has come and gone! It’s hard to believe that it’s already November. The holidays are just around the corner… and now that’s

actually true, instead of the way Christmas starts creeping into stores when it’s still pool weather. This bothers me of course, and not just because I’m hearing “Jingle Bells” while wearing flip flops. When the stores rush into Christmas, they don’t give Thanksgiving its due. Maybe Thanksgiving doesn’t have the trap-pings, lights and excitement of the end of the year. There isn’t much to buy aside from food. But it’s the only holiday that is specifically centered around what should be a moral imperative: being thankful.

In my very first November issue, I thanked my family, my husband and my children. I’m still so grateful to them, of course. Now, three years later, I want to extend my gratitude even more.

Thank you to the absolutely wonderful doctors, nurses and aides at Hackensack Hospital and John Theurer Cancer Center for taking care of my mom and us this past year and a half.

Thank you to my friends for keeping me sane during that time as well.Thank you to the faculty of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, among

whom are the very best co-workers and friends a gal could ever have.

Thank you to the fellow moms of Verona, who stepped in count-less times to help me with story ideas, pick ups and drop offs and all those unexpected half days (seriously, why do I seem to never know about them?)

Thank you to Mike, Marti, and Randy who make working on this magazine so rewarding by being such a diligent and talented team.

And thank you, Verona Neighbors! Have a wonderful holiday and make sure to thank someone today.

P.S. I’m also grateful to live in a country where I am free to voice my opinion and make myself heard. Get out and vote this month!

ADVERTISING Contact: Michael Stefanelli

Email: [email protected] Phone: 973-277-7301

Feedback/Ideas/Submissions: Have feedback, ideas or submissions?

We are always happy to hear from you!

Deadlines for submissions are the 25th of each month. Go to

www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.”

You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to:

[email protected].

Content Submission Deadlines:

Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version

Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability or timeliness of any content

submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party.

© 2019 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.

Publication Team

Publisher: Michael Stefanelli

Content Coordinator: Jillian Zarr Designer: Marti GolonContributing Photographer: Randall Kenneth PhotographyContributing Writer: Scarlett Morris

Content Due: Edition Date: November 25 ................................................................ January 1December 23 .............................................................. February 1January 25 ........................................................................March 1February 25 ........................................................................ April 1March 25 .............................................................................. May 1April 25 ............................................................................... June 1May 25 ..................................................................................July 1June 25 ........................................................................... August 1July 25 ......................................................................September 1August 25 .....................................................................October 1September 25 ..........................................................November 1October 25 ............................................................... December 1

Jillian Zarr Content Coordinator [email protected]

Dear Verona Neighbors,

(973) 239-3828 292 Bloomfi eld Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044

HOME OF THE 1st HAIRCUTS

Kids Hair Salon: Verona Neighbors May 2019 (1/8 Page ad)

4 Verona Neighbors

By Jillian Zarr Photographs by Randall Kenneth Photography

RESIDENT FEATURE

The Reynolds Family Enjoying the Simple Life Right in Their Backyard

W hen Judi and Hugh Reynolds were looking for a house, they knew they wanted something with a large yard. This snowboarding, biking, beach-going couple loves the outdoors, and wanted a piece

of it for themselves. “I grew up in Jersey City and longed for a yard,” said Judi. As for Hugh, he knew Verona was the perfect place for the outdoor lover. “Within an hour’s drive I can be at the mountain, or at the beach. I can fish in Verona Park. I can hike and ride my bike in the Hilltop; anything I could want is right at our doorstep.”

But when their realtor sent them snapshots of a home in Verona, they almost overlooked it. “We only saw a driveway in the pictures,” remembered Judi. “But our realtor said there must be more property because the numbers don’t match the pictures. When we walked down the driveway and saw the yard, deck, and ‘creek’ (the Peckman River), we were sold.”

Hugh and Judi would have never guessed how much that little creek would mean to their family. After the nature-loving couple had their son, Cole, his grandparents gifted him a fishing pole. “He received a pole just shy of turning two and for some reason

October 2019 5

a passion was born,” said Judi. “We would go to Verona Park and he would sit in a little chair and ‘fish.’ There was no hook, but there was this sense of stillness and interest that it is not typical in a toddler. In diapers that summer, he caught his first fish using a real hook and has been enraptured ever since.”

At age three, Cole wanted to try fishing in his own backyard. “He was convinced there must be some fish in there,” Judi said. “We used a piece of pasta we had in our fridge as bait. I nearly fell down in shock when he caught one.” Completely “hooked,” Cole began entering local fishing derbies. He has won every one--whether there is an age category or not. In one derby, he caught a memorable 28 fish.

Now at 6 years old, Cole is an avid angler with his own Instagram account and devoted following, @cole_finds_the_fish. “I love fishing!” Cole said. “I’m good at it and if people haven’t done it before, I think they would love the feeling of catching their first fish. They could follow my Instagram and learn some tips.”

“Our knowledge about this sport has exploded and in many ways it is the focal point of our family,” Hugh said. “Professionals

are wowed with his skill and we continue to be as well. As parents, we support and nurture and leading a fishing life is now part of that.”

Judi agrees. “We fish everyday if we can, always looking for new spots. We could have never guessed how perfect this house with its fish-filled creek would be for our future son. It still astounds me.”

Hugh and Judi are one of your local Jersey Shore romance success stories. “Hugh and I were neighbors in Belmar in the summer of 2000. Our houses were across the street from each other. We were friends all summer and finally knew it could be more the last weekend of the summer.”

One of the things that Judi loved about Hugh was his philosophy: “A bad day on the beach is better than a good day at home.” “I think that attitude clued me in on his positive life perspective and love of the outdoors quickly!” laughed Judi. “We’ve used that saying over and over inserting different locations, i.e., A bad day at the lake… A bad day fishing…”

Judi was a born beach goer, but never had experience with winter sports. “I learned that first winter that if I didn’t learn how to snowboard, our relationship would not have longevity! Hugh

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

973-857-1203 www.greenvalleylandscapenj.com

Lawn MaintenanceSod/Seeding

Mulch

Fall/Spring CleanupsLandscape Design And Installation

Hardscape Installation

Hugh, Judi and Cole fishing in Verona Park

6 Verona Neighbors

19 Church Street • Verona, NJ 07044 Visit our website www.serenitymontessori.com

PLEASE CONTACT SARAH COLUCCI TO SCHEDULE A TOUR 9 7 3 - 2 3 9 - 3 9 0 2

Serenity Montessori AcademyA place to discover the brilliant child in every student and unlock their true potential

OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 16 Now Enrolling for

Full Day Kindergarten Fall 2020

$150off tuition

with this ad!

taught me how to snowboard with a trial by fire mentality. Every winter we traveled to different snowy destinations like Utah, Colorado, or British Columbia.”

This love of snowy sports actually changed Hugh’s entire career outlook. After a brief stint at Johnson & Johnson, Hugh joined an internet startup called Awards.com. But after they moved the company to Florida, “I decided I couldn’t live somewhere without snow and resigned.” When Hugh turned 30, he decided to turn his passion for “sliding on the snow” and make it his career.

“I wound up quitting my job and taking a seasonal, hourly-rate position as the winter events manager at Mountain Creek. I gave myself one winter to see if I could make something happen, and at the end of that season I was hired on full-time as the resort’s marketing manager, and eventually Director of Marketing. Two years later I took a risk again, quitting my job with Mountain Creek

to join SNOW Operating, a company focused on changing the way ski areas introduce first-timers to skiing and snowboarding. In four years, we

grew that business from a handful of partners to working with more than 50 resorts in the US, Canada, China and Australia.”

Hugh is overjoyed that his love of winter weather has led him to a job he enjoys. “I love the energy, I love the people, but most importantly, I love the experiences we offer to our guests,” Hugh said. “People work all week just to be able to come and visit us on their weekends or days off. That’s pretty amazing. I know because I used to be one of them.”

Judi also counts herself among the lucky ones who love their job. She has worked at Essex Fells Elementary School for the past 21 years. “It is the most challenging and most rewarding way to spend one’s time! I’ve been invited to former first grade students’ college graduations. You have an opportunity to change

Hugh, Judi and Cole fish in their backyard creek.

October 2019 7

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at [email protected].

We Take Pride in Your Care Dr. Frank Femino specializes in hip and knee replacement surgeries using mini-mally invasive techniques and routinely performs partial knee replacements as an outpatient procedure. Dr. Stephen Ducey specializes in sports medicine and performs arthroscopic proce-dures to knees, shoulders and hips as well as performs shoulder replacement surgery, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, articular cartilage surgery and patellofem-oral realignment. Dr. Seth Queler specializes in the treat-ment of foot and ankle disorders including ankle arthritis, flatfoot deformity and bunion deformity, and performs arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the ankle.

Femino-Ducey-Queler Orthopaedic Group 45 Franklin Avenue

Nutley, New Jersey 07110 973/751-0111 ♦ femino-duceyorthopaedics.com

FEMINO-DUCEY-QUELER ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP45 Franklin Avenue | Nutley | New Jersey 07110

p: 973.751.0111 | f: 973.235.0110femino-duceyorthopaedics.com

We Take Pride In Your Care







Payment Plans Available Regardless of Insurance Status

a life, impact a future, brighten someone’s day or year. What could be better?” After teaching elementary grade levels, Judi decided to obtain a second Masters in educational leadership, and her role evolved: “For the last three years, have been lead teacher and coordinator of Intervention and Referral Services and Section 504. While I no longer have my own classroom, I am in the classrooms most days running from preschool one period to fifth grade the next. My colleagues say I look like Mary Poppins in the hallways with my bag of tricks and umbrella. I would love to finish out my career at this school as it is truly a most unique and special second home.”

Of course, nothing beats the Reynolds family’s actual home on Derwent Avenue. From their neighbors Jack and Terry Fleming,

who are now Aunt Terry and Uncle Jack to Cole, to the groups of parents and children who play outside for hours, the street has

extended the Reynold’s definition of “home” and “family.” When Judi was pregnant with Cole, she was surprised with a challenging pregnancy and traumatic labor and delivery. “This block of ours, led by Aunt Terry and Uncle Jack, organized a meal train during my bedrest. The outpouring of genuine care was overwhelming. To have so many neighbors invested in your child--and they still are--is once in a lifetime. Walking up the street and having people ask, ‘Catch anything today?’ ‘Going fishing?’ ‘How’s school, Cole?’...this block is a warm embrace. How could we ever leave that?” ■

Cole loves to fish in Verona Park too.

8 Verona Neighbors

“Giving New Life to

Your Home”(862) 227-8702

JOE LACHINA Based in Verona

[email protected] NJHIC#13VH09774700

www.jlhomeimprovements.net

Verona Heating &

Cooling

General Heat & AC RepairOil to Gas Conversions Furnace & AC Replacement

C A R R I E R / B R YA N T • W E I L M C L A I N • F U J I T S U

[email protected]

N O C R E D I T F I N A N C I N G AVA I L A B L E • M A J O R C R E D I T C A R D S A C C E P T E D

Ductless Systems InstalledSheet Metal Fabrication

Furnace Tune-Up

Special ONLY

$79Call Us Today!

I absolutely love the flavor of browned butter! I use browned butter in my chocolate chip cookies and

as a frosting for layer cakes and a glaze for cupcakes. The flavor is subtle, but delicious in this pie recipe which I have adapted from “The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book.” The filling will work with any pre-baked store-bought pie crust, but is always better made from scratch, with love. Here’s the Brown Butter Caramel Pumpkin Pie Filling (pair with your favorite pre-baked all butter pie crust recipe).

Contributed by Carolyn Rodriguez

RECIPE

Brown Butter Caramel Pumpkin Pie 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp water ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ¾ tsp kosher salt 1 ²/³ cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp ground ginger Pinch ground cloves 1 tsp molasses 2 tsp fresh lemon juice ²/³ cup whole milk ¹/³ cup carrot juice

In a heavy bottomed skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook. Butter will foam and turn golden. Stir with heat proof spatula, scrap-ing the bottom. When the butter is nut brown, immediately add the brown sugar and whisk. Then carefully add the water. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue simmering until the mixture smells cara-melized and starts to darken slightly. Remove from the heat and slowly add the heavy cream (mixture will bubble rapidly) and whisk until smooth. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.

While the brown butter caramel is cooling, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Place pre baked pie shell on a rimmed cookie sheet. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and yolks together with the salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attach-ment (or with an immersion blender) blend the pumpkin puree with the spices, molasses, and lemon juice until smooth. With the machine running on low, add the brown butter caramel through the feed tube. Process. Add egg mixture through feed tube. Process. Add milk and carrot juice and process until completely smooth, scraping down sides.

Pour mixture into pre baked shell. Bake in the middle rack of the oven 45 to 55 minutes, rotating half way through. The pie is finished when the edges are set and puffed slightly and the center is no longer liquid but still jiggly, like Jell-O. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack, 2-3 hours. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature or cool. ■

October 2019 9

By Jillian Zarr

Someone You Should Meet: Claudine Pascal, New Director of the Verona Public Library

■ How do you describe your job?I like to think of my role as the director as the face of the Verona Public Library. Community outreach and collaboration is at the heart of what I do. I steer the direction of the library and make sure my staff has the resources they need to be successful in their respective departments.

■ What do you like most about being a library director?I like having a direct impact on the com-munity, and working with and getting to know the residents.

■ What would you like to see happen here in town to make it even better for the Verona residents?This is a tough question. Verona already has so many wonderful things to offer its residents. The park is great, the schools are great, the town is well maintained. I just learned that electric vehicle charging stations are being installed near town hall. How cool is that? What I’d love to see is more people using the library! I’m going to work on that.

■ What are some big projects or events that you have planned for the Fall?The Board of Trustees and I are going to begin work on our next strategic plan for the library. We want to make sure that we offer the latest and greatest services that meet everyone’s needs. We are going to ask the community for feedback so look out for more information on that. I encourage everyone to get a library card, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media so they will know when that is happening. And of course my door is always open and I encourage residents to contact me with ideas.

■ Are there any challenges you face in your role that you are currently taking on and want readers to know about?One challenge librarians face is battling the idea that libraries are just a repository for books and aren’t necessary anymore. Yes, we offer books and media to the public, but we also offer informa-tive lectures on interesting topics, concerts, computer assistance and research assistance. We are a place where organizations can meet and share what they do with the community. We provide early learning opportunities for small children. Kids have a safe place to spend time with their peers or meet with a tutor. They have an additional resource in our Teen and Children’s Librarians. There are often people who work from home using our space and wifi. We have resources for business owners. I encourage resi-dents to visit us, or at least visit our website, to get a better idea

VERONA NOTABLES

of what a wonderful resource the library is.

■ Tell us about your background...how did you get here?I grew up in Wayne. I’ve always loved music, the theory and complexity that goes into creating a piece. I majored in music at NYU as an undergrad but switched to English when I realized that as much as I love music I didn’t want to pursue it as a career. I’ve always been a bookworm and after attending my first literature class lecture I knew I had to switch. I taught high school English for four years before going to graduate school full time at Rutgers for my MLS. It took a while to figure out my path, but I love what I do now.

■ What do you like most about living and working in Verona?First of all, I love that I can walk to work now! It helps me get my steps in. Also, part of the job of being a library director is to connect with community organizations and actively participate in local events. I’ve met so many more people now that I have school aged children, and my role as director will connect me with others in town that I may

not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise. The people in Verona are so nice and supportive. I love the small town feel.

■ You work hard--what do you do for fun?I really enjoy just going out to eat with friends and spending time with family. I enjoy day trips to NYC or a local farm with the kids. I also enjoy seeing live performances, whether it’s a concert, Broadway show, ballet or opera, it doesn’t matter. There is nothing quite like watching or listening to artists do their thing. My husband is a big sports fan and I enjoy going to see the Red Bulls or Devils play too. And of course nothing beats getting lost in a good book.

■ Tell us something about yourself that we’d be surprised to know.I was painfully shy as a child and am a total introvert.

■ What is a favorite quote or words of wisdom that you try to live by?“Be Claudine.” I learned by reading Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project years ago that the only way to live your life is to accept who you are, no matter who you want to be or traits you wish you had. Basically, “Be Who You Are.” This has proven especially helpful as I worked my way up in my career. It helped me focus on my strengths and build on those rather than wasting energy trying to do something that wouldn’t make me happy. ■

10 Verona Neighbors

There may be plenty of family traditions that you have enjoyed at Thanksgiving for years: Grandma’s china, Aunt Sadie’s potato recipe, the annual cousins talent show. But have you thought about incorporating new traditions that are your very own? After all, someone has to start traditions, right? Read on for ideas that will make Thanksgiving uniquely yours.

1Create your own serving dish at a “make your own” business.

Go as a family and make a platter with all of your kid’s handprints. Or go with a friend and create a bowl with a favorite inspirational quote. Every time you see it on your holiday table, you will remember making it with loved ones.

2 Come up with a new recipe to serve or bring to Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time for traditions, sure, but in the end, everyone loves a delicious dish. Get together

with a friend to swap family favorites and make them together. Or, make a new dish each week leading up to the holiday and have your family vote on which one makes it to the “big show.”

3Create a “thankfulness tablecloth” to use each year. Using fabric pens on a plain white tablecloth, have guests sign their name and date to what they are thankful for. The

fabric pens are washing machine safe, so your guest’s messages will last year after year, even as the guest list changes and grows.

4 Send your cards early. If you send Holiday cards, consider sending “thank you” cards instead of this year. Send the cards to far flung family as a “thank you for being

in our lives” note. Or, send to neighbors and friends as a thank you for all of their help and kindness in the last year.

5 Shake up your guest list. If you’re the one hosting, invite someone new to Thanksgiving this year. Maybe you have a neighbor who always spends the holidays alone.

Maybe your friend’s usual invite isn’t happening for some reason. Maybe there is a nearby college student who needs a home cooked meal and is too far from home to get one. Whatever the case, consider opening your home to someone new. Who knows, they may become a permanent fixture at your future holidays. ■

By Jillian Zarr

HOLIDAY

5 New Traditions for Your Thanksgiving

October 2019 11

Stanton Company Realtors

[email protected] N. Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ 07042

973-746-1313

We’ve been assisting Verona home buyers and sellers since 1922.

Contact us to learn more about our local knowledge and experience.

ADDRESS LIST PRICE BEDS BATH SQFT

21 Cambridge Rd $635,000 4 4 3380

146 Hillside Ave $649,000 5 4 2756

85 Park Ave $649,000 4 5 2228

14 Winding Way $699,000 5 3 2561

28 Grove Ave $699,000 6 5 4600

52 Oakridge Rd $717,000 3 3 2398

40 Lakeside Ave $729,000 3 4 2464

6 Kips Ridge #6 $748,880 3 5 3700

26 Fellswood Dr $798,000 4 4 2919

21 Brookdale Ave $889,000 5 4 4800

130 Hillside Ave $925,000 4 3

3 Kips Ridge #C0003 $969,000 5 6 3709

256 Fairview Ave $1,075,000 5 6 5160

10 Overlook Park $1,099,000 5 6 4000

20 Gordon Pl $1,250,000 5 5

36 Bellclaire Pl $1,250,000 5 5 3590

REAL ESTATE

Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in this magazine is separate from any statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

Verona Homes For Sale

12 Verona Neighbors

Knee Pain?PRP and Cold Laser repair and restore without surgery.

Call for a FREE consultation.

973-433-0889 • njspinejoint.comMOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED

Canfield Office Park • 870 Pompton Ave • Suite A-1 • Cedar Grove, NJ

Our regenerative treatments stimulate powerful healing processes in the body. PRP and Cold Laser therapies regenerate tissue, relieve pain, and decrease inflammation. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) utilizes the healing power of your own blood while Cold Laser uses advanced light technology. As part of our proven protocol, these safe, natural therapies work together to produce highly effective results.

Cold Laser Therapy

CPA, P.C. │ Accounting & Financial Services

SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH H. BECK, INC.MEMBER FINRA/SIP H. BECK INC. AND RICHARD S. BEAM CPA, P.C. ARE UNAFFILIATED

Complete Accurate Tax Returns Filed On-Time

15 Bloomfield Avenue / Verona, New Jersey 07044Tel: 973-239-5140 / www.beamcpa.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Real Help for Shoulder and Knee Conditions

A re you one of the millions of people with shoulder or knee problems? Maybe you’ve already tried therapy, medication or injections, but you’re still

experiencing pain, aches or stiffness.NJ Spine & Joint in Cedar Grove provides unique

treatments that get results. “First, we get to the root of the problem, and secondly, we have proven protocols with the most advanced regen-erative treatments available today,” says Dr. Glenn Sorrentino.

Cold laser therapy is one of the premier treat-ments that stimulate regeneration and alleviate pain. Despite its name, cold laser doesn’t feel cold at all. In fact, it is entirely painless and has no side effects. It works to repair tissue by emitting tar-geted beams of light energy deep into the tissue. It is completely safe and painless and has no side effects.

Common shoulder conditions include:■ Arthritis■ Tendonitis■ Bursitis■ Frozen Shoulder■ Rotator Cuff■ Muscle & Tendon Tears■ ImpingementContributed by NJ Spine & Joint

Knee conditions include:■ Osteoarthritis■ Runner’s Knee■ Osgood-Schlatter■ Meniscus & Ligament Tears■ Tendonitis■ Shin Splints

Ignoring pain is never a good idea. For a free consultation with Dr. Sorrentino regarding shoulder or knee pain, or any other area of concern, call 973-433-0889 to schedule an appointment. ■ NJ Spine & Joint, conveniently located on Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove, is a multi-specialty center providing Cold Laser Therapy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Medical Massage, PRP Therapy, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Digital X-ray and Custom Orthotics. Call 973-433-0889 to schedule a free consultation.

October 2019 13

By Jillian Zarr

The Team Zoey Turkey Trot: Walking to Find a Cure for Progeria

O n the Saturday after Thanksgiving, on a day when many people are recovering from a turkey or shopping hangover, hundreds of Verona residents crowd Verona Park for the

annual Team Zoey “Miles of Hope” Turkey Trot. This 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is a town staple. But what could make Verona residents lace up their running shoes on a chilly November day? The love for one of their own, Zoey Penny.

Zoey, who just celebrated her 10th birthday, has Progeria. Progeria is a “rapid aging” disease in chil-dren, which can cause a heart attack and/or stroke at an average age of 14.4 years. But Zoey remains an active child, who loves school, art, playing with friends, and especially gymnastics.

Zoey has been on a clinical trial drug Lonafarnib which is helping to keep her heart strong. The drug seems to be aiding in afflicted children living longer, healthier

COMMUNITY EVENTS

lives. “She has been taking Lonafarnib since she was 3 years old, thanks to early diagnosis and the existence of a clinical trial that simply would not have been possible without our supporters,” said Laura.

Team Zoey runs many events throughout the year, but one of its most popular is the Turkey Trot, which raises money that goes directly to the Progeria Research Foundation to help find treatments and a cure for Progeria. With only 161 children currently living with the disease, funding can be hard to come by. So support of family, friends, and neighbors is especially important. ■

For more information, check out The Team Zoey website (www.teamzoey.com) which is dedicated to raising money for the Progeria Research Foundation to find a cure and develop treatments for all the kids suffering from this disease, and to sharing updates of Zoey as she lives her life fighting Progeria.

Zoey (center) with two of her friends

From the 2018 Turkey Trot

“Bringing Neighbors Together”

YOUR BUSINESS CAN BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER EVERY MONTH IN VERONA NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE

FOR ADVERTISING OPTIONS CONTACT: Michael Stefanelli 973-277-7301 [email protected]

VERONA NEIGHBORS

14 Verona Neighbors

November 2019Events CalendarNovember 8, Fri.BINGO Night@Church of the Holy Spirit Church of the Holy Spirt in Verona will host another BINGO Fund Raising event! Doors open and BINGO cards go on sale at 6pm. Entrance fee includes sheets for ten games. The first number is called at 7pm. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase, and you are welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed and you must be 18 years old to play BINGO.Time: 7pmCost: $20

November 8, Fri.Relax, Restore and Connect Gathering for Women@Sue Waldman’s Office in Verona

Take time away from your daily busy schedule and allow yourself to relax, rejuvenate and celebrate life. Give yourself the precious gift of looking within, releasing anxiety and connecting with other spiritually inclined Women. Using breathing techniques, Karuna® Relaxation Reiki, Sound therapy, aromatherapy and writing exercises, you will learn how to cultivate vitality and extra care to nurture and nourish yourself. Through meditation, guided visualization, coaching exercises, aromatherapy and personal sharing, you will gain insight and clarity into aspects of your life and yourself. Advance registration is required. Call Sue’s office at (973) 857-9090 or email Sue @SueWaldman.com.

Time: 7:30-9pmwww.suewaldman.com

November 21, Thurs. Verona CHILD Fundraiser@Verona InnCome in for dinner and Verona Inn will donate a percentage of your bill to Verona CHILD. All proceeds directly support special education programs and initiatives in Verona Schools. 50/50 Raffle tickets for sale pre-event and during the event. Time: 5-9pmwww.veronachild.org

November 10, Sun.Take Time To Relax@Sue Waldman’s GardenHow would it be to have a place where you can go to

let the tensions and business of everyday life be set aside and relax? Local friends who would love to unwind, relax and connect with other spiritually minded friends... I am hosting my signature ‘Relaxation’ class in my Fall garden (or my meditation studio if it rains) with a combination of breath work, Karuna Reiki®, Tibetan chimes, shamanic drumming, Crystal Singing bowls, and aromatherapy. Discover the therapeutic benefits of sitting and walking in nature. Meditation and walking in nature boosts dexterity and endurance, and can help to rebuild strength and mobility after an illness, medical crisis or injury. Learning to rest one’s body and learn mindfulness in nature, helps

EST. 1993T. B. PaintersT. B. PaintersINTERIOR and EXTERIOR PAINTING

Call today! 973-479-1217

or 973-239-6038

Carpentry Wallpapering Power Washing

FREE ESTIMATES

What is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is an amazing natural remedy in returning your body to a healthy balance. Advanced Acupuncture NJ wants to return your body to its fullest function & ability. Acupuncture works because the placement of needles in certain locations on your body assists your body in healing itself.

Ask about our Salt Therapy Room!

Call NJ Advanced Acupuncture Today! 201-400-2261

616 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 3B, Caldwell, NJ6 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ

njadvancedacupuncture.com











Morgan Reade L.Ac., M.S.

Acupuncture PT/OT, Chiropractic Family Counseling






New Location in West Caldwell!

Infertility ● Migraines ● ADHD/ADD ● Anxiety ● Depression Frozen Shoulder ● Carpal Tunnel ● Tennis Elbow

555 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell 6 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ

October 2019 15

strengthen the body’s immune system and improves one’s mood. No experience needed. Wear comfortable and layered clothes. Advanced Registration is Required. Email [email protected] or call her office at 9973) 857-9090.Time: 3:30-5pmwww.suewaldman.com

November 14-16, Thurs.-Sat.The Comedy of Errors@Verona High SchoolThe Verona High School Spotlight Players Present: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare. Tickets are also available at the door (cash only).Cost: Student, $8; Adult, $12Time: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30pm; Saturday, 2pm.https://spotlight-players.ticketleap.com

November 15, Fri.The Art of Angel Readings@Sue Waldman’s Office in VeronaAre you ready to recognize and communicate with your angels? You did not come here to struggle or suffer. You came here to thrive. You came here to shine. Your journey is divine. Learn to use Angel Readings to get guidance from your angels. Join Angel Card Reader, Sue Waldman, for an evening of inspiration, hope and faith. Connect with your angels through Angel Attunements resulting in experiences of profound healing. Work with your angels daily to remove blocks, gain clarity, and access creative flow. Discover more about how to live your soul purpose through angel guidance. Advance registration required. Call 973 857-9090 or email [email protected]: 7:30-9pmwww.suewaldman.com

November 21, Thurs.Monthly Meeting of the Verona Park Conservancy@Verona ParkAll are welcome to the monthly meeting of the Verona Park

Conservancy, the public non-profit dedicated to working with the public to maintain Verona park. Meet in the Verona Park Boat House.Time: 7:30-9pmOpen to the publicwww.veronapark.org

November 22, Fri.Succulents and Essential Oils@Essex County Environmental CenterNeed a hostess gift or a thoughtful teacher gift for the upcoming season? With holiday parties around the corner, Jenn Forino, founder of plusoils.com, will teach this workshop to make succulent diffusers. Each participant will go home with their own succulent and an essential oil misting spray for their plant. There will also be a brief presentation on essential oils usage and safety. Advance registration and minimum number of participants are required; call 973.228.8776. For ages 16 and up.Time: 7-8pmCost: $15 per child; $20 per adulthttps://www.essexcountyparks.org/calendar

November 23, Sat.Thankful Friendship Bracelets@Essex County Environmental CenterFor children ages 4 to 9. Create a crafting memory with friends with nature-inspired, diffuser bracelets! Did you know essential oils can help children stay calm and focused? Jenn Forino, founder of plusoils.com, will teach a kid-friendly, mini-workshop on how essential oils can be powerful tools for overall health and wellness. Each child will make a set of diffuser bracelets (one for themselves and one to give a parent or friend they are thankful for). Additionally, each child will receive a roller bottle of therapeutic-grade essential oil, diluted so it is safe for them to apply to their diffuser bracelet. Advance registration and minimum number of participants are required; call 973.228.8776.

Time: 12:30-1:30pmCost: $25https://www.essexcountyparks.org/calendar

November 29, Fri.Live an Enchanted Grateful Life@Sue Waldman’s Office in VeronaAutumn is a time to reflect on the changes, to remember that we, too, grow and change from one season to another and feel gratitude for all the miracles that bless our lives. As we experience the beauty of autumn changing into winter, let’s come together for a writing gathering, Energy Medicine and guided meditation to acknowledge the many blessings of all the people in our lives and those we had to say goodbye to. Let us celebrate the cycle of life and know we are better for every transition. Let us appreciate that we are alive, right now. Advance Registration is

required. Call 973-857-9090 or email [email protected]:30-9pmwww.suewaldman.com

November 30, Sat.Team Zoey Turkey Trot 5K@Verona ParkA benefit 5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to help find the cure for Progeria, a “rapid aging” syndrome afflicting children.Time: 9:30amCost: registration fee, check website for detailswww.teamzoey.com

November 30, Sat.Small Business Saturday@Verona’s small businessesForget Black Friday mania at the mall! Shop locally and support Verona’s stores, craftsmen and artists.Time: All day--check individual business hours

Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Verona Neighbors - Best Version Media @verona_neighbors_magazine

November 24, Sun.

Verona Interfaith Thanksgiving Service@Episcopal Church of the Holy SpiritThe clergy leaders of six of Verona’s houses of worship will continue a long-standing tradition in town by hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The service will include scripture readings from both Jewish & Christian traditions, as well as music related to Thanksgiving. Attendees are encouraged to bring a food donation item to be given to the Holy Spirit Verona Food Pantry. For further information contact any of the clergy leaders at the participating houses of worship: First Presbyterian Church of Verona, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Islamic Center of Verona, Ghana Calvary United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.Time: 3pm

Our Doors Are Open! We’re Here to Help by Providing Personalized Care!

792 Pompton Ave Cedar Grove973-239-3339

✔ Medicare Provider✔ Surgical Supplies✔ Diabetic Shoes

FREE DELIVERY TO VERONA

✔ Easy Prescription Transfers: Call or Bring Your Prescriptions to Our Store and We’ll Handle the Rest

707 Eagle Rock AvenueWest Orange, NJ 07052

973-669-0011thecliffseaglerock.org

The Cliffs at Eagle Rock is an award winning state of the art Assisted Living facility nestled on 6.5 acres in West Orange, New Jersey.

The Cliffs provides a superior environment of compassionate care for seniors who are in need of additional assistance with “the activities of everyday living” A.D.L.

Our residents benefit from a dedicated and attentive staff, stimulating activities, full time health and wellness professionals, and an extraordinary setting.

1192

A community magazine serving the residents of Verona

VERONAN E I G H B O R S

Important Phone NumbersEmergency ................................................... 911Police Department .....................(973) 239-5000Fire Department .........................(973) 857-1078Township General Info ...............(973) 239-3220Library .......................................(973) 857-4848

Parks and Recreation ..................(973) 857-4830Board of Education ....................(973) 571-2029Public Affairs and Health Dept. .(973) 857-4800Public Works ..............................(973) 857-4804Senior Citizens ...........................(973) 857-4832

a community magazine serving the residents of...

Documents