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ADDRESS
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Chatham Boro
62 Fairview Ave*
$1,799,000
$1,855,000
103%
19
4
2.2
Chatham Boro
16 GIRARD AVE*
$1,599,000
$1,633,000
102%
69
7
4.1
Chatham Boro
15 Sussex Ave*
$1,125,000
$1,135,000
101%
15
4
3
Chatham Boro
24 Oak Dr*
$1,899,000
$1,900,000
100%
30
4
3.1
Chatham Boro
54 Fairview Ave*
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
100%
0
7
7.1
Chatham Twp.
36 Rose Terrace
$1,199,000
$1,301,000
109%
11
4
3.1
Chatham Twp.
32 MITCHELL AVE*
$1,299,000
$1,320,000
102%
8
4
2.1
Chatham Twp.
159 Meyersville Rd*
$1,349,000
$1,370,000
102%
22
4
3.1
Chatham Twp.
89 Susan Dr*
$1,165,000
$1,181,000
101%
12
4
3.1
Chatham Twp.
11 Hilltop Ter*
$2,395,000
$2,415,000
101%
7
6
5.1
Chatham Twp.
66 Rolling Hill Dr*
$3,199,000
$2,990,000
93%
77
8
8.1
2 Arlena Ct*
$1,100,000
$1,190,000
108%
16
5
4.1 2.1
Madison Madison
42 Hillcrest Rd*
$1,300,000
$1,365,000
105%
12
4
Madison
40 Dellwood Drive
$2,595,000
$2,705,000
104%
6
6
5.1
Madison
13 Woodcliff Dr*
$1,499,000
$1,475,000
98%
18
4
2.1
Maplewood
141 Lenox Ter*
$899,000
$1,127,000
125%
9
4
3.2
Maplewood
611-615 Ridgewood Rd
$1,095,000
$1,301,995
119%
9
5
2.1
Maplewood
42 Crestwood Dr*
$1,675,000
$1,675,000
100%
15
6
5.1
Short Hills/Millburn
17 S Mountain Rd*
$889,000
$1,080,000
121%
7
4
3.2 3.1
Short Hills/Millburn
46 Mountainview Rd*
$849,000
$1,030,000
121%
8
4
Short Hills/Millburn
15 Southern Slope Dr*
$1,295,000
$1,530,000
118%
10
5
3
Short Hills/Millburn
77 Stony Ln*
$955,000
$1,100,000
115%
12
3
2.1
Short Hills/Millburn
6 TIOGA PASS*
$1,595,000
$1,780,000
112%
9
5
4.1
Short Hills/Millburn
17 FERNCLIFF TERRACE
$1,595,000
$1,727,000
108%
11
5
2.2
Short Hills/Millburn
2 Gapview Rd*
$1,295,000
$1,375,000
106%
24
3
2.1
Short Hills/Millburn
211 Hobart Ave*
$1,595,000
$1,688,000
106%
11
5
4.1
Short Hills/Millburn
51 CAMBRIDGE DR*
$1,385,000
$1,465,000
106%
21
4
3.1
Short Hills/Millburn
151 Hobart Avenue
$1,485,000
$1,550,000
104%
10
6
3.2
Short Hills/Millburn
41 Woodfield Dr*
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
100%
8
5
3.2
South Orange
182 GLENVIEW RD*
$989,000
$1,200,000
121%
19
5
4.1
South Orange
57 Ralston Ave*
$895,000
$1,080,000
121%
10
5
3.1
South Orange
59 Whiteoak Dr*
$989,000
$1,100,000
111%
21
4
3.1
Summit
15 DORSET LANE
$1,265,000
$1,520,000
120%
7
5
3
Summit
145 Hillcrest Ave*
$1,050,000
$1,250,000
119%
26
4
3
Summit
20 Joanna Way*
$1,349,000
$1,550,000
115%
13
5
4.1
Summit
91 PROSPECT ST*
$5,250,000
$4,700,000
90%
228
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER
John Meyer | john.meyer@lifestylepubs.com Ana Meyer | ana.meyer@lifestylepubs.com
August: Our Kids Issue! THIS ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING YOU THE BEST OF THE BEST IN OUR CHATHAM + SHORT HILLS AREA THAT YOU AND YOUR KIDS WILL GENUINELY ENJOY!
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Ana Meyer | ana.meyer@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Ben Meyer AD DESIGNER
Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER
We’ve rounded up the coolest activities for kids of all ages and featured them in stories this month. From creating your own backyard pool oasis to enjoy year after year with your kids, to creative and innovative local programs for music and STEAM that make learning super cool and fun! As summer winds down and we prepare for another school year ahead, we remind you to take the time and enjoy some quality time with your kids this month.
Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Ana Meyer, Sue Baldani CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Chris Jorda Photography, Front Door Photography, Provided
September is only a few weeks away! We encourage you to make the best of your time together and create wonderful summer memories for 2021! If you have interesting, fun, and meaningful stories to share or are a business looking to grow within our community and the surrounding area, we would love to hear from you! Contact John.Meyer@lifestylepubs.com for marketing opportunities and Ana.Meyer@lifestylepubs.com for editorials or call us at 973-944-1440.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021
FEATURES 16 Rockin’ All Ages Chatham School of Rock, more than just music!
22 Make Learning a Snap A fun way to develop STEAM skills
28 Dive Into Affordable Luxury! Create a personalized backyard oasis with an amazing, customized pool for the family to enjoy!
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34 Teaching Your Kids to Eat Healthy
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Short Hills Junior League Celebration and Chatham's Cole Ekert Fundraiser The Junior League of the Oranges & Short Hills held their annual dinner. New members were welcomed, awards were given, service projects were highlighted as well JLOSH’s goals. This was the first in person event that reunited the JLOSH members. A great time was had by all! A phenomenally successful 4th annual “Juniors Fore Goryeb 2021” fundraiser to support the installation of a mural for the Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital that co-led by Chatham’s High School Senior Cole Ekert was held at the Roxiticus Golf Club in Mendham.
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CHARLES FAZZINO SHOW, SHORT HILLS WENTWORTH GALLERY, SATURDAY 8/21
CHATHAM SCHOOL OF ROCK: LIFETIME FRIENDSHIPS, MUSIC, EDUCATION AND FUN!
Meet the Master of 3D Pop Art in person!
Where can kids perform as musicians, make
Fazzino will be appearing in the gallery from
lifelong friendships, learn about music and have
5:00pm to 8:00pm for an exhibition of his latest
fun? The Chatham School of Rock! They offer great
collection! At the show, the artist will do ded-
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CHATHAM SCHOOL OF ROCK, MORE THAN JUST MUSIC, PROVIDES KIDS WITH LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS, PRICELESS LIFE SKILLS AND AMAZING TIMELESS MEMORIES.
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ARTICLE ANA MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA
WHERE CAN A 10-YEAR-OLD PERFORM ON STAGE
The Chatham School of Rock music program is for
AS A MUSICIAN, MAKE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS
all ages. They offer year-round programs and summer
AND LEARN PRICELESS LIFE SKILLS THAT WILL
camps. Let’s take a deeper dive !
HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL AS ADULTS? School of Rock Chatham!
School of Rock offers open enrollment all year long. “An enrolled student gets a weekly one-on-one lesson
More than just music, let me share with you what Art
on their instrument, weekly group band rehearsals,
and Jamie Lima, owners of School of Rock Chatham
and seasonal performances on stage. That’s our core
bring to our kids in our local communities!
Performance Program,” said Art. “Beginners start
We had the pleasure of experiencing what these
in Rock 101, a director-led rehearsal, training aspir-
kids learn at their school in person. The School of Rock
ing musicians to learn the dynamic of playing songs
Chatham Street Team House Band, led by Art, per-
together as a band. Students then graduate to the
formed on stage at our Chatham & Short Hills Lifestyle
next level where they join show groups, rehearsing to
celebration at the Morris Museum in April and we were
perform rock concerts at local area venues. Students
speechless! All 90+ guests felt they were at a real rock
also have the opportunity to audition to be in our Street
concert and some even danced in front of the stage
Team House Band, playing more shows, and acting as
where they were playing! In full transparency, I was
representatives and ambassadors of School of Rock
one of them! And what happened afterwards, really
Chatham.” Art said, “They get to tour, play other higher
pulled at my heart strings. These kids, ranging in age
profile gigs, and perform with national artists.”
from 13 to 18, are a strong community that genuinely
Beyond the Street Team House Band, School of Rock
cares and supports each other. While the final group of
has a National AllStar program. It happens annually
5 performed, the rest of the kids that played on stage
where all the schools nationwide nominate students,
before, joined to cheer on their bandmates and support
first with a video audition, then a live audition round. If
their performance in front of the stage.
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country culminating in a festival performance, such
with me that “The Chatham location was one of the
as Lollapalooza in Chicago, which has been going
first 20 locations nationwide. It was our way out of
on for over 30 years, and other high-profile festivals
the corporate world and an opportunity to focus on
around the country. School of Rock National AllStar
music.” As professional music performers, Art and
Tours raise funds and awareness to benefit charities
Jamie were inspired by the School of Rock approach
like the Prevention of Teen Suicide and St. Jude.
- getting kids to perform. “It wasn’t just taking tradi-
In addition to ongoing classes, the Chatham
tional lessons in the back of a music store. This way
School of Rock also offers Summer camps. “We
of approaching and teaching music gets kids play-
offer an array of camps from 3 ½ years old to high
ing live. The stage is the best teacher! When I was
school age students. Little Wing is our preschool
growing up, I couldn’t imagine playing on a stage
program, which gives little rockers an introduction
in a venue with other kids and like-minded individ-
to rhythm, the use of hand instruments, and fosters
uals. Kids are now doing this today at the age of 10.
music appreciation, using classic songs from the
I love my job - to play, be around music, teach great
Beatles, Queen, Bob Marley…not kiddie music.” said
music to kids, and pass on what I have learned on
Art. “Then we have Rock Rookies, geared toward
the road with professional bands.” Art and Jamie are
students who aren’t sure want instrument they want
celebrating their 15th year in the Chatham commu-
to pursue. We have them explore different instru-
nity as successful owners of the Chatham School
ments hands-on, teaching them a verse and a cho-
of Rock. They also operate two additional School of
rus at a time to fun songs. It’s instant gratification.”
Rock franchises in Clark and Cresskill.
Rock 101 Camps are a condensed version of the
I’ve enrolled my kids. Beyond sports and digi-
school’s year long program. Performance camps
tal gaming, being part of the Chatham School of
are themed based, like Classic Rock Rewind or
Rock will enhance their personal relationships,
The Beatles Camp. The kids perform for their fam-
appreciation for great music and lifelong skills.
ilies and friends at the end of the camp session at
Count them in!
School of Rock.
change a kid’s life…when they find their passion, it
What is the cost for all this greatness? Art
sets them on a path for success. We have a student
shared with me, “It depends on the lesson time
in our Street Team house band who started at 11 as
½ hour or 45-minute sessions. Our Little Wing
a complete beginner. He was not an athlete, nor
preschool program runs $130/month to our more
had any interests, but he walked out from his first
advanced performance program enrollment that is
day of School of Rock with a huge smile. He went
$350 monthly.” Enrolled students receive weekly
on to become a National AllStar. Today, he has a
private instruction coupled with group rehearsals
full scholarship to Berklee College of Music. “ Art
and are usually on-site twice per week.
commented proudly on this student graduate fol-
Art and Jamie Lima had the courage to follow their
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“It’s so rewarding to see how School of Rock can
They even have a Grad School program for adults!
lowing his dreams.
hearts and invest in their passion for music as a full-
In the words of John Lennon, “You may
time career. Each working a 9 to 5 job and playing
say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…”
venues in the evenings and weekends, Art shared
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make learning a snap ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA
A FUN WAY TO DEVELOP STEAM SKILLS
WHEN IT COMES TO EDUCATION, KIDS LEARN
got hooked on LEGO® bricks”, says Sunny Sun, the owner
BEST WHEN IT’S A MORE NATURAL PROCESS.
of Snapology Summit. “I realized that playing with LEGO®
Add colorful, hands on, robotics, building and fun to the
bricks doesn’t force kids to build anything, but instead
mix, and you’ll get Snapology. Named the #1 Children’s
they can build based on their own imagination and obser-
Enrichment franchise in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, its
vation. I felt like it really boosted children’s creativity. That
curriculum is full of STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology,
was the first connection I had with LEGO®.”
Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning opportunities.
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While working full time in finance, she decided to find
“After I had my son Darren, I watched him explore his
something that would give her a better work/family bal-
surroundings, and when he was about 2 years old, he
ance. “When I discovered Snapology and saw the whole
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educational approach and the curriculum and structure of the classes, it was exactly what I was looking for. It connects creativity and learning and provides all the tools for children to design, cre-
Snapology, stresses Sunny, is not just building with LEGO® bricks;
ate and build based on their own thoughts. And this program uses
it goes beyond that. “We use the LEGO® bricks and other innovative
mostly LEGO® bricks to teach. I was sold!”
toys as tools for the kids to boost their imagination and creativity. We
In addition to LEGO® bricks, Snapology makes learning fun by using Duplo, K-Nex and innovative technologies such as robotics. And the
also help them with the concept of teamwork and social development so that they will eventually become great people.”
instructors are all experienced teachers. “I looked first for people
Another wonderful aspect of Snapology is that the classes, par-
who had a loving heart for children,” says Sunny. “This was the most
ties, play dates and workshops are mobile. Sunny partners with local
important element for me. I didn’t want them to treat this as just a job.”
venues such as schools, libraries, and community centers; classes
Everyone involved with Snapology, she adds, is very passionate, from
can even be held at children’s homes. Snapology Summit offers
those who research and develop the curriculum to her fellow owners. “We all care about education and children. Our mission is to make children happy and to develop the habit and love of life-long learning.”
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“We all care about education and children. Our mission is to make children happy and to develop the habit and love of life-long learning.” long, birthday parties can be 1 to 1 ½ hours and workshops 2
Amusement Park Engineering course, where kids learn the mecha-
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grounds. They will arrange fun activities and indoor and outdoor
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Many parents, she says, are surprised at what their kids can do
“We just established a new program called Drone Commander,
in these classes. “I recently hosted a Video Game Design class for
which is a drone made out of LEGO® bricks. We add a little engine
6- and 7-year-olds and there was a girl with special needs in the
and wings so it can fly with a remote control and do different tricks.”
class. I customized it for each individual’s pace, and by the end of the
Sunny also believes in giving back to the community. Through
course, she and the rest of the group were able to make the same
Snapology, she raises money and/or offers free classes for nonprofits
game. Her parents were happy and amazed.”
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TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y
AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES
IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their
fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be.
Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy
food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters.
3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S Real Easy
MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN
Weekdays
We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may
Meal Plan
G R E E K YO G U R T RANCH DIP This goes great with raw veggies like celery,
need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.
carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, or any
FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES
great with whole-grain crackers and pita chips!
veggie your kids might like raw. It also goes
Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more
INGREDIENTS
selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.
+ ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt + ½ to 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Onion
S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY
Salt (alternatives include Ranch dressing mix, onion salt, or a combination of onion powder and garlic powder)
The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-intro-
METHOD
duce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits
1. Mix Greek yogurt with seasoning. Serve.
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