Dental Care as We Age

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Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 This month’s topic is taking care of your teeth as you age. My dad was a dentist post WWII and, in his day, most were happy to be alive and life expectancy was mid-sixties. Today, our generation will live much longer and we want to enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth that we can smile, eat and speak with. Of course, the first step is to see your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. As we age, most of us will experience some level of gum recession that will create spaces between our teeth...

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TREE-MENDOUS HOLIDAY FUN

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await at REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES! Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce its 5th annual Festival of Trees, a fun outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities, and seasonal cheer. All festival trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses, community groups, and families, including Title Sponsor, Lois Schneider Realtor. The trees, spread throughout the Arboretum’s...

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Meet local pet Daisy, an affectionate Goldendoodle who loves Kraft American Cheese and having her teeth brushed

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Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher & Kylie Skrabonja Type of  Breed Goldendoodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 2 years 9 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Daisy from a breeder in Rochester, NY (Orchard Pups). We were looking for a dog for a while and when our neighbor told us she went through this breeder, we decided to check out the Goldendoodle pups she had. We did a Facetime with all the pups she had in the litter for the size we wanted to get and the temperament we saw in Daisy was exactly what she has been since we got her. Our kids are a great...

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Expanded Children’s Room

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Planned for the Cranford Public Library Open Concept & Nature Theme Bring Light to the New Children’s Room By Christina Miskewitz Families will soon see an expanded, bright, and airy Children’s Room at the Cranford Public Library. The expansion and renovation project is currently out to bid for construction after it was approved by the Cranford Planning Board last month. “The Cranford Public Library is a cornerstone in our community. We want our children to have the space to learn, explore, and grow. This renovation will help to achieve that goal. I am thankful for all of the work of our...

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2024 Green Team Collaboration Award

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The Westfield Public School District and Town of Westfield are recipients of the 2024 Green Team Collaboration Award from Sustainable Jersey for Schools. This award recognizes the efforts of school and municipal green teams in creating and promoting sustainable practices in the schools and community. The Westfield Green Team and district Green Team were recognized for their joint educational initiatives, including: launching a food composting program at Jefferson Elementary School, environmental field studies for Westfield High School science students, planning, planting, and maintaining school...

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Signing Day

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Photo Credit: Westfield Athletic Department Thirteen Westfield High School student-athletes signed Letters of Intent with colleges and universities, signifying recognition of the seniors’ accomplishments both academically and athletically.  The following student-athletes will continue to compete at the college level: Emma Blake Girls Lacrosse Denison University Madeline Coen Girls Lacrosse Muhlenberg College Erin Hazard Girls Lacrosse Trinity College Colin Coyle Boys Lacrosse University of Massachusetts Garrett Ferguson Boys Lacrosse Washington and Lee University Luke Gerne Boys...

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YMCA Highlights

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The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club delivered a strong performance at the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Meet earlier this month, earning top spots and national qualifiers. Flyers Track Club is led by USATF-certified coaches and serves hundreds of athletes ages 7-15 year-round. Registration for the Winter Conditioning program is open now, beginning December 2, 2024. For more information, visit www.yflyerstrackclub.com. The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Financial...

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