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LIFESTYLE LETTER
DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
Marc Schwartz | marc.schwartz@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
December - Winter Magic
Kris Pepper | kris.pepper@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Flannery | sarah.flannery@lifestylepubs.com
CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021? It’s been a long and arduous
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year; however, when we all come together and go the extra mile, the results can
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be astonishing. Our children and grandchildren will have plenty of exciting stories
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to tell--some wonderful, and others challenging. Hopefully, we can learn from our
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experiences this year and channel our positive energy into 2022 and beyond. This month, we look forward to the magic of the winter season with holiday cele-
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brations, festive light displays, and gifts galore. Speaking of gifts, we’ve compiled a “Gift Guide” with the season’s hottest items that are sure to please everyone on your list. Check out some of northwest Bergen’s best places to shop, including KD Boutique and Sal Lauretta, in Midland Park, Devon Jewelers and Tons of Toys, in Wyckoff, Creative Den in Glen Rock, Olive R Twist in Ridgewood, and American Reclaimed in Upper Saddle River. For some fantastic winter fun, check out Mahwah’s Campgaw Mountain, where tubing and skiing are on the menu all season, weather permitting. December is a beautiful time to visit the charming Warwick Valley area. Voted one of “The Best Weekend Getaways in America, Warwick is an easy, northwest car ride from our community.
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE! Last year, on December 31, 2020, neighborhoods in Wyckoff, Midland Park, and Ridgewood
THE ALEXANDER'S MURAL RETURNS TO PARAMUS The iconic Alexander’s mural is returning to Paramus after 30 years. The panels will grace the new campus of The Valley Hospital, scheduled to open in December 2023.
doors. This was the first combined fundraiser of the Wyckoff/Midland Park and Ridgewood AM Rotary Clubs which celebrated the many front-line workers who worked tirelessly during the pandemic. The Clubs are excited to organize the Second Annual Light up the Night on New Year’s Eve 2021,
The 200-foot-long mural, made of 280 4-by-8-foot
with proceeds going to local charities. Rotary has
panels of enamel and glass on steel, was created by
been a philanthropic mainstay in Bergen County
Polish artist Stefan Knapp. It was installed on the
for decades and shares the common credo of
store's outside wall in Paramus in 1964. The murals
“Service Above Self.”
were saved when Alexander’s closed in 1992.
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community and to raise money to help those in
ing opportunities for individual panels. For more
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double the number of luminaries on display New
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THERE’S A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY AT
on-site, but if it’s a busy day, you may be out of
CAMPGAW MOUNTAIN AS THE WINTER
luck. You can also reserve equipment online.
SKI SEASON KICKS OFF. Joe Fox, CEO of Ski Campgaw Management
Campgaw offers learn-to-ski programs for young children through adults. They offer a
Incorporated, oversees it all. “We usually open
variety of private lessons that fit every demo-
in mid-December, but it always depends on
graphic—from newbies who have never been
when the weather permits snowmaking,” he
on skis to experienced skiers. “It’s a great
says. The park itself is county-owned but
mountain for beginners, says Joe. We have a
operated by the management company.
300’ vertical drop, and it’s not super-crowded
Seasonal passes are on sale now, and daily passes are also available; however, Joe warns
like other mountains. The lifts get you back up quickly, and you can get a lot of runs in!”
that along with COVID, came the crowds. “It’s
Campgaw opens up to 13 trails as the season
easier if you have a season pass rather than
progresses with natural snowfall and snow-mak-
having to get in line to buy tickets. We’ve seg-
ing weather. The facility also offers night skiing.
mented the day for morning and evening passes
Tubing is another popular option that opens
to distribute the crowds better and make more
up the beauty of the great, wintry outdoors to
rentals available for everyone. You can purchase
people who don’t ski. “If you loved sledding as
day passes ahead of time online or buy them
a kid, tubing is right up your alley,” says Joe.
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“It also lends itself to large group activities. We can arrange for groups of 20 up to several hundred.” Campgaw hosts high school and middle school ski clubs, moms’ groups, church youth groups, and Boy and Girl Scout Troops. The ski lodge offers retail sales for ski accessories, t-shirts, and hoodies. Grab lunch or a snack when you need a break from the commissary, which offers burgers, hot dogs, soup, and more. Settle in alongside the giant wood-burning fire pit in the center of the lodge, where a blazing fire is always ready to welcome chilly skiers. Since it first opened in 1969, Campgaw has been a “frozen asset” of our community. The site employs about 700 residents throughout the winter and provides the perfect, close-to-home skiing for adults and kids alike. It’s an easy drop-off for parents of teens and a great place to unwind with a few runs in after work. Stop by and enjoy all that this Mahwah mountain has to offer! skicampgaw.com
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ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY
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Voted one of "The Best Weekend Getaways in America," Warwick is an easy, northwest car ride through Ringwood, Greenwood Lake, and West Milford; it's close by but a world away—whether you choose to make it a day trip or an overnight stay. Known for its wide variety of dining options, Warwick has over 55 dining establishments in town. From five-star restaurants to small cafés, this town appeals to every palate and appetite. "There are another 125 eateries within a 10-mile radius of the town," says Mike. The charming Village of Warwick is dog-friendly and easily walkable. A relaxing stroll down Main Street will lead you to a friendly retail shopping experience with clothing boutiques, home décor stores, unique artisan studios, and jewelry shops. "You won't see too many chain stores here," says Mike. "We promote our small businesses, and they all promote each other. Everyone is an ambassador of the Village. If one of our stores doesn't have what the customer wants, they will direct them on where they can get it." December is a beautiful month to visit the Warwick Valley Region and get some holiday shopping done in a festive atmosphere. Each year, Warwick's Merchant Guild sponsors "Home for the Holidays" shopping throughout the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stroll the pine-laden streets, and check off your gift list while having a holiday experience of your own. There's free parking, too! If your kids are in tow, they'll want to hop on the free horse and wagon rides through Main Street. Choral groups will be caroling throughout town, and you'll have a chance to meet Santa!
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A popular spot for antiquing, the Warwick
Railroad, The Iron Forge Inn, and the Landmark Inn.
Historical Society can provide a behind-the-scenes
When you realize that you can't fit in everything
look at some of the town's oldest and renowned
you want to do in one day, consider stopping by one
historic buildings. There are properties available to
of Warwick's bed and breakfast establishments to
tour and walking tours throughout the Village which
arrange an overnight stay. The Stone House even
just celebrated 200+ years of incorporation. The
has a newly renovated home you can rent for the
Meeting House is a beautiful 19th-century church
whole gang or try Chateau Hathorn for dinner and a
that is a cultural home for Village concerts and spe-
stay in one of their historic suites.
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Spending a weekend in Warwick and the surround-
If you need to stop for an afternoon break, visit
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Eddie's Roadhouse for a craft beer or The Blarney
local wineries, distilleries, cideries, and breweries, hike
Station for an Irish stout. There are also several unique
a portion of the Appalachian Trail, or ski Mount Peter
confectionary stores sprinkled throughout town if you
or Vernon Valley, which is only 8 miles away.
prefer to tickle your sweet tooth. Stop by Charlotte's Tea Room if a cup of Earl Gray is what you need.
Want to plan a visit? Mike's office is in a 125year-old caboose along the railroad tracks in town.
Make sure dinner plans are on the menu when
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family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have
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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy
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Northwest Bergen Lifestyle | December 2021
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.
Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram
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