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For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons and goals to pursue. But for others, January can be a reminder of failed attempts from years past and the burden of expectation that this year will be different. We approached this edition wanting to provide inspiration for making lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to physical, emotional and mental health. When it comes to anything in life, it’s not what you do some days that moves the needle; it’s what you do MOST days. It’s not the 'sometimes choices' we make, it’s the 'majority of the time' choices. So plan a vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your week. Join a fitness community or gym AND enjoy that dessert you’ve been wanting to try. It’s not what you do some days; it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, filling and fabulous 2023. Speaking of choices: Right at press time, Card My Yard proprietor Debbie was in the giving spirit and generously increased her offer to 15% on page 31, especially for those lining up Valentine’s Day gestures. Here’s to you! We’re rooting for you, along with trying to do our best as well.

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Hopewell Artist's 'Hope Will Prevail' Earns First At State Show Eighteen Mercer County residents participated in the 56th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show; eight of them captured awards, including four first-place honors. The art show is a project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage. A total of 271 artists, ranging in age from 60 to 101, competed in 11 different mediums. Exhibit and award winners may be viewed online at NJSeniorArts.com. Photography: Peek-a-Boo! created by David Potts of Mercer County / Award: First

Police Officer Promoted To Operations Commander Sgt. Louis “Gino” Vastola was promoted to rank of Lieutenant with Hopewell Township Police, and assigned as the operations commander. He was hired in 2002 and has performed numerous roles: traffic officer, detective, firearms instructor, training coordinator and accreditation manager. In 2019, he was promoted to Sergeant and became the department’s Administrative Sergeant overseeing the detective bureau and accreditation. Lt. Vastola’s wife, Jennifer, pinned on his gold shield with his children present. Photography: Courtesy of Hopewell Township Police

Pennington School Seniors Inducted Into School’s Cum Laude Society Twelve Pennington School seniors were inducted as student members of the school’s Cum Laude Society chapter. The school is an independent, coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12. Inductees are within the top 10% of their class, as determined by grade point average, and school staffers view selection for membership as one of the highest honors that conferred, according to a school press release. Among the inductees was Pennington resident Isabel Adams. Photography: The Pennington School

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Pam Long Niederer's son, Thomas, and favorite pony.

Shawn Stout grew up helping with his family’s transportation business and his family's farm, where he learned to ride horses and maintain the stables. Eventually, he became part-owner of the family business alongside his two brothers. Shortly following a trip to Wyoming with his father and brothers, which renewed Shawn’s love of horses, he recalls passing by the Duncraven Equestrian Center in Titusville, noticing a 'For Sale' sign. "I could clearly picture in my mind its beauty once restored," he adds, conveying to his family members his idea for a new family business to share their passion with riders of all ages, teaching them the horsemanship and camaraderie central to the sport. By December of 2021, the property became the Stouts' to enjoy and nurture.

Pam Long Niederer, manager of the Club at Duncraven, the center’s all-new clubhouse, describes Duncraven's history. “Duncraven in the 1990s through 2000s was a premier, state-of-the-art facility," she says. "The Stout family’s vision was to bring it back to its former glory, improve upon it and put it back on the map.” The 60-acre property has access to trails, as well as Washington Crossing Park. Shawn and his family worked diligently to re-open the property in early 2022 after undergoing extensive renovations, which are ongoing. “With a farm this size, we’re always going to be upgrading and improving,” says Pam, excited to speak of the property’s restored barn with 35 brand-new stalls, along with new roof and siding.

In addition to the center's two, outdoor warm-up rings and three renovated outdoor show rings, a large indoor arena features state-of-the-art F.I.C.S. fusion footing, LED lighting and innovative technologies, she says. These include a misting system and an upper-level, temperature-controlled lounge to view the festivities. The new Duncraven Equestrian Center is, for one, a horse-boarding facility. In September, the center began accepting boarders as individuals who own horses and pay the center a monthly fee for feeding and caretaking. Riding lessons with the center’s trainers are available to boarders and those without their own horses, as Duncraven has its own horses available for lessons. In addition to boarding and providing custom lessons for riders and horses, the center offers horses available for sale or lease. CONTINUED >

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Shawn Stout, co-owner, Duncraven Equestrian Center

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“PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH HORSES LOVE BEING AROUND THEM. IT’S MORE THAN A JOB BUT A WAY OF LIFE.”

Kim Wickenden, with 40 years of professional experience working and training with Olympic gold medalists and other professionals, is Duncraven’s resident trainer. Before turning professional, Kim was a former WEF Circuit Champion two consecutive years. She qualified for the Amateur World Cup and competed in championships at Devon, Washington and Hampton Classic. At Duncraven, she provides lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders, some of whom compete at shows. Kim shares her longtime dedication and horsemanship with students in a program that emphasizes the importance of a complete understanding of each animal. These days, Duncraven regularly hosts hunter jumper horse shows open to boarders and other riding enthusiasts year-round on all-weather footing, while winter shows are hosted indoors. The large property offers generous space for parking as well as food trucks, sponsors, vendors and jump rental. The center also hosts clinics led by expert and competitive equestrians. These events draw numerous spectators, especially when wellknown riders visit, such as Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Joe Fargis. The USEF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient hosted a two-day clinic for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders at the center in December. While Shawn says his family's intent was to restore the facility’s original luster, they also were given an idea to improve upon the original. Duncraven Equestrian Center’s extensive renovations also include the Club at Duncraven, which brings "a country-club lifestyle to an equestrian facility," describes Pam, making it an integral part of the community.

The clubhouse includes space for events and private parties, a fully upgraded private shower and locker room and an impressive lounge area with a refrigerator stocked with refreshments. Membership, which is open to individuals, couples and families as well as boarders and non-boarders, includes four lessons a month using one of the center’s horses. It also includes full access to the clubhouse for “a place to hang out before and after riding,” says the Club manager. A children's play area at the Club will be completed in 2023. Pam shares that she first explored her love of horses as a child while living in Pennington, eventually becoming a junior equestrian. After receiving a college degree, she worked in advertising and lived in Arizona for nine years before returning home to Jersey. When her two young sons showed an interest in trail riding, she saw an opportunity to re-explore her own earlier passion. Living near Duncraven, she stopped in one day to show her interest and support. The Stouts approached Pam with a new concept that evolved into the Club at Duncraven, a wonderful enhancement to the property. “I really wanted to be a part of their vision,” she says. Pam got her wish when she was asked to join the team as Duncraven's Club manager. While Pam and the rest of the team work hard, she says she has developed a bond with her colleagues because they share the same passion. “People who work with horses do it because they love being around them,” she says. “It's more than a job but a way of life.” She adds, “We also have a lot of fun. It’s a business, and we’ve got a great team. We all enjoy being here.” 609.281.7181 DuncravenEC.com CONTINUED >

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Hazel, a rescued-turned-gregarious-emotional-support pup, greets clients at Thrive Chiropractic in Lambertville, and remains part of the holistic healing process at the clinic. Founder and owner, Dr. Jacqueline “Jackie” Manfre, says Hazel relishes going to the office every day to help people smile and restore their health and vitality. Dr. Jackie specializes in gentle chiropractic care for families, athletes and animals, through an approach called Bio-Geometric Integration, which embodies the principle that living beings’ thoughts, emotions, fascia, ligaments, blood chemistry, nerves, bones and lifestyle habits are all connected. Among the 300-plus varieties of chiropractic adjustment techniques, the ‘tonal’ type that Dr. Jackie practices involves treating bodies as dynamic, ever-changing organisms. “When you get adjusted, all body elements shift and transform. The adjustment is more than just moving bones or restoring the brain and body connection to facilitate your healing process. It’s an evolutionary process that begins in your cells,” Dr. Jackie explains. She says the body, as a self-healing nervous system, is meant to process and constantly integrate experiences. Sometimes, however, the body instead physiologically stores experiences in ways that don’t allow it to update itself and stay completely in the present. She likens it to interactive computer functions, such as the device’s save function and helpful periodic reboots.

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Her type of chiropractic techniques, she explains, involves understanding how each body has stored life’s imprints so she can “open up the layers” and allow spines to help bodies to update as they were meant to operate and connect with other body organs. “When a doctor is able to identify where blocks in your internal communication network are, like the nervous system, it doesn’t take force to get them to unblock. Rather, it’s a keen awareness of helping your brain and body realize the block is there, and then your body gets to work on clearing it. This means your body learns, grows and evolves, and doesn’t become dependent on a practitioner to do the work, so you get stronger,” she adds. Dr. Jackie graduated from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctorate’s degree in chiropractic. Her postdoctoral studies include B.G.I. Academy of Mastery, Webster Technique Certification, Pediatric and Prenatal Chiropractic Care, Extremity Adjusting for Athletes, and Chiropractic Care for Animals. Through regular chiropractic adjustments, she says athletes can recover from injuries, stay healthy and prevent future injuries. She says she’s happy to collaborate with trainers for those recovering from injuries or looking to progress over time in their athletic careers. She provides customized adjustments and sport-specific exercises, catering to athletes in soccer, football, hockey, baseball, softball, gymnastics, swimming, golf, rowing and equine events. Dr. Jackie also assists with recovery care due to concussions, and works with health care teams, such as mental health providers and oncologists. Children’s spines are an important part of their body, she reminds, starting with any birth process being large stresses to babies’ brains and

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spines. “Children fall 2,500 times before the age of 5, and compiled with food and environment, that’s a lot of stress their body endures before they’ve fully grown,” reveals Dr. Jackie. “Chiropractic is a healthy and simple way to keep their spine and nervous system growing healthy without getting bogged down in daily wear and tear.” Additionally, Dr. Jackie says she aids pregnant mothers in moving comfortably throughout pregnancy and in preparing for deliveries. Some of Dr. Jackie’s prized results occur in animals, particularly working or agility dogs, competitive horses and cats. “It takes finesse to assist with animal modality. They respond beautifully to chiropractic care, and I work in tandem with veterinarians,” she adds. Her location at #1 Route 165, Suite 104, is designed to intentionally provide a soothing ambiance. She typically hosts a complimentary, once-monthly informational and hands-on demostration; email info@thriveinlambertville. com to sign up. New for 2023 are Deep Healing Weekends, Dr. Jackie enthusiastically announces. “I find most people have an upcharge of energy during the start of each year, and that it’s reassuring to be in a homeostatic environment to calm down the nervous system and witness the body’s job of healing,” she says. “It’s really important to have the spine and nervous system in a healthy place.” With the right type of individualized, comprehensive approach to chiropractic support, Dr. Jackie assures that most people discover the “new us” associated with New Year’s resolutions may indeed emerge from “the real us freed from under the layers.” 609.483.2979 ThriveInLambertville.com

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Jazzercise is for everybody and every body, shares Stephanie Schaub, owner/ instructor, Pennington Jazzercise. As a hybrid exercise class that combines movement, athletic conditioning, body sculpting strength and core training, Jazzercise is known for delivering cardio and strength training that results in effective, total body workouts. Furthermore, Jazzercise is a dance-based exercise program set to top 40 music, says Stephanie. “It’s the ultimate dance party workout. We get fit and have fun while doing it.” She says all classes are geared toward all ages and fitness levels. In-person classes are held at the Pennington Fitness Center, 2490 Pennington Road. Online class options also are available, and certain classes are livestreamed for those who want to participate at home. Stephanie says the Pennington location offers a full exercise schedule, seven days a week, providing early morning, late morning, evening and weekend classes. “Incorporating an exercise program like Jazzercise into your

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routine can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health, any time you need it,” she adds. Jazzercise Pennington comes with a built-in support system. Participants motivate one another, and create their healthy, happy selves through movement. “We’re an amazing community of women, a place where you can meet a workout buddy and a lifelong friend,” confirms Stephanie. A woman named Judi Sheppard Missett is credited for creating Jazzercise in Evanston, Illinois, during 1968 as a Northwestern University student. She was teaching at a dance studio and noticed her classes had high dropout rates. Realizing students were attending for physical fitness and not for performance, Judi reportedly began to hold “just for fun” classes that began with a jazz warmup. These classes were eventually renamed Jazzercise. After Judi moved to California, she taught other instructors, many of which were in military families. Jazzercise grew through those instructors as they criss-crossed the country and moved abroad.

Jazzercise community participants often highlight that it’s an uplifting space in which both challenges and successes can be shared, where they feel supported, and during which small wins and big achievements can be celebrated, while building lasting friendships. “Whether you just need a little encouragement or a full accountability team, let the Jazzercise community inspire you to live your best life, on and off the dance floor,” Stephanie asserts. She says the group is actually more than just a fitness program. “We have a book club, we do fundraising to support local causes, and we partner with local businesses to host fun and informative events,” she adds. For brand-new customers, the Jazzercize Pennington program offers a trial, two-week price for $49. 609.303.0186 Facebook: JazzercisePennington Jazzercise.com/location/jazzercise-pennington-fitness-center JANUARY 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/H OP E W E L LVA L L E Y

cheers to refreshing mocktails B R I N G O N F U N , F I Z Z Y N O N -A L C O H O L I C M I X E D D R I N K S

Often called virgin cocktails or temperance drinks, modern-day mocktails are most welcome for all and are becoming their own category. Suffice it to say, the concept of Shirley Temples has come a long way since being invented in the late 1930s! They even incorporate more than cherries these days. A bartender at Chasen’s in Beverly Hills reportedly created the special drink for the actress during the pinnacle point of her fame. Want a sweeter sip from these featured recipes? Simply swap sparkling water or seltzer with lemon-lime soda.

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apple cider mule mocktail

ingredients: • 3 cups apple cider (apple juice isn’t the best substitute, but pear cider can be applied for a different twist) • 1½ cups ginger ale • 1½ cups plain seltzer water (or orange-flavored seltzer) • 2 large apples, thinly sliced (or pears if going that route) • ½ cup pomegranate arils • ½ cup frozen cranberries

directions: 1. In a pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the apple cider, ginger ale and seltzer. It’s best if all ingredients are chilled ahead of time. 2. Add in sliced apples or pears and pomegranate arils. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 3. Just before serving, add the frozen cranberries or garnish with fresh or dried apple slices and cinnamon sticks (not ground cinnamon). 4. Serve in glasses with ice or slightly warmed in mugs. Bonus: Apple and pear slices also become delicious flavor bombs to eat at the end of the drink.

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pom-pom spritz ingredients for a single serving: • 2 ounces 100% pomegranate juice • 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice or high-quality orange juice • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice • 2 ounces sparkling water or seltzer • Ice, for serving • Garnishes (Optional): pomegranate arils, lime or orange slices, frozen cranberries, fresh mint, or fresh rosemary

directions for a single serving: 1. Fill an 8-10 ounce glass halfway full with ice. Add pomegranate juice, orange juice and lime juice to glass. Stir well to combine. 2. Pour seltzer/sparkling water over the juice mixture and top with any desired garnishes.

ingredients for a pitcher (1 quart): • • • •

12 ounces pomegranate juice 6 ounces orange juice 3 ounces fresh lime juice 12 ounces sparkling water or seltzer

ingredients for a punch bowl (1 gallon): • • • •

6 cups pomegranate juice 3 cups orange juice 1 1/2 cups lime juice 6 cups sparkling water/seltzer

directions for pitcher or punch bowl: 1. Fill pitcher or punchbowl 1/3 to 1/2 full with ice; add pomegranate juice, orange juice and lime juice. Stir well to combine. 2. Pour seltzer/sparkling water over the juice mixture and adorn with any desired garnishes. Additionally, non-alcoholic cocktails can be made simply from fruit syrup, such as strawberry, cherry, peach, crème de banana, blood orange, huckleberry, coconut, raspberry or passion fruit over ice. With a little creativity, there’s a sweet-tart mocktail for every taste.

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Fiddle Tunes Workshop

T HE BIRDHOUS E CEN TER FOR T H E A RTS | 1 0 :0 0 A M This workshop will be hosted by Flynn Cohen and fiddle virtuoso Natalie Padilla. Acoustic guitar and mandolin player Flynn has performed globally with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary acoustic music. When he performs with band Low Lily, he sings and picks ancient/modern folk songs or fiddle tunes in multi-genre roots styles. Email deadstring@gmail.com or call 617.825.1877. JA N UA RY 8T H

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PRIN CETON BATTLEFIELD STAT E PA R K | 8 :0 0 A M 8-11 a.m. "Experience the Battle of Princeton" Re-enactment, Princeton Battlefield, 500 Mercer St., Princeton 08540. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying at Princeton Battlefield. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Hereditary Organization/Military Representative Commemorative Wreath Laying at Assunpink Creek, Mill Hill Park, at the corner of Front and Broad Streets, Trenton. Phone 609.389.5657 for more details. JA NUA RY 1 0 T H

Too-Busy-For-Books Book Club

PEN N IN GTON PUBLIC LIBR ARY | 7 :30 P M This group experience is designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe; this book club reads only one short work per month. The group will meet through June, including a Zoom option. The January book is Winter in Sokcho by Elilsa Shia Dusapin. Email kfriedlich@penningtonlibrary.org if interested in joining. JA N UA RY 1 3T H - 2 9 T H

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Ain't Misbehavin'

MUS IC MOUN TAIN THEATRE | 8 :0 0 P M This sassy, sultry musical celebrates legendary jazz great, Thomas 'Fats' Waller. Assembled under the expert eye of director/lyricist, Richard Maltby, Jr., Ain't Misbehavin' is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical. Lambertville Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., while Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Cross Country Ski And Snowshoe Clinic

WAS HIN GTON CR OS S IN G N ATUR E C E NT E R | 1 :0 0 P M This workshop is a 90-minute lecture and demonstration outside. Learn about equipment types, what to look for in selecting first pair, how to dress, basic seven skills and where to go. Handouts provided. Participants must provide own equipment; rentals of both skis and snowshoes are available at Big Bear Gear on Route 29, 1874 River Road in Lambertville. 609.460.4784. BigBearGearBNJ.com . JA NUA RY 2 6T H

Improv Classes With Will Dennis

LAMBERTVILLE HALL | 7:00 PM This in-person class offers 2 hours of collaborative acting games, improv techniques and opportunities to nurture creativity for those aged 15 years to adult. No experience necessary – just a desire to laugh. Sign up for one class or register for six-class package. Will is a professional actor, teacher and owner/operator of improv studio, UnScripted Productions. Register: BCPTheater.secure.force.com/ticket#/events .

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Certified trainer Kevin Backus started his own business, March Forth Training, during last fall at 7 Tree Farm Road, Unit 108, Pennington. Kevin formerly was assistant strength and conditioning coach at Rutgers University from August 2015 through October 2022. Kevin is married to wife, Melissa, and they have three children: Brayden, Natalie and Colin.

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Prior to Rutgers, Kevin was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of California–San Diego, where he oversaw programs for seven different teams, redesigned the curriculum for and managed the internship program, and was instrumental in the design of the Spanos Athletic Performance Center. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and master’s of business administration degree in strategy and leadership. He’s been a guest speaker in New Jersey’s NSCA Clinic.

Kevin qualifications include: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association; Certified Sports Performance Coach by USA Weightlifting; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association; and a TPI Level 1 Certification specializing in golf fitness. He’s currently offering training programs for regional middle and high school students and their parents, as well as for those seeking adult fitness. Email Marchforthtraining@gmail.com for schedule options.

For establishing a fresh fitness regimen that includes strength training for the new year, Kevin recommends working with a coach or trainer. “They will design a program appropriate for your abilities and goals, and add a layer of accountability,” he reminds. He asserts that it’s essential to start with reasonable expectations. Proper goal setting helps everyone see results sooner, which keeps everyone motivated, he adds. Some trainers suggest intentionally limiting new workouts to no longer than 45 minutes. Kevin urges to aim for consistency in new strength routines. “Build momentum with a realistic schedule to help make fitness training a regular habit,” he concludes.

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