Lifestyle: At Your Leisure South Jersey | April 2023

Lifestyle At Your Leisure

25th Paws & Feet

5K Race/Walk Doggie Fun Day

Animal Welfare Association (AWA) will be kicking off their 75th anniversary and celebrating the 25th Paws & Feet 5K Race/Walk Doggie Fun Day on May 6th from 9am-2pm at Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, New Jersey. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year with a goal of raising $80,000! All money raised will go to the support of the animals in their care.

This one-day event has activities for kids, adults, and dogs. For fitness enthusiasts the day starts with a 5K Run/Walk, and the Rescue Ramble for those looking for a leisurely stroll. Kids will enjoy a bounce house, face painting, educational activities, games and more. Shoppers can visit hundreds of vendors selling a variety of items for pets and people. For the pooches there are contests, a pool party, dog friendly drinks at the Barktini Bar, an agility course and much more. Tasty food and

refreshing drinks can be purchased from some local favorites.

Learn more about AWA, an organization that was formed in 1948 and has saved thousands of animals during the past 75 years. With the opening of AWA’s new 25,000 sf Adoption & Education Center, along with the newly renovated Pet Clinic, AWA will have an even bigger impact on the lives of pets and pet lovers in the years ahead.

The Adoption Center is not only a place where you can adopt a new best friend but also get support through programs such as: The Pet Food Pantry, affordable Pet Training Classes, and the Pet Bereavement program.

AWA’s Pet Clinic provides affordable veterinary care for pets through its Vaccine Day Clinics

and Wellness Exams. Their Vets on Wheels (VOW) program travels into the City of Camden to offer pet owners medical care for their pets.

AWA’s Education programs offer a variety of activities for kids such as: Summer Camp, Kids Days Off Camps, Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Tales with Tails Reading program and many more. The People Achieving with Support (P.A.W.S.) program provides valuable life and job skills to developmentally disabled teens and adults. A new program at AWA is TAIL Talks a free series of seminars held monthly, designed to educate, promote discussion, and incite change in the local area. Find out more about AWA at awanj.org. 

No Bull Mattress & More

No Bull Mattress & More has the prices you are looking for right in time for Spring. They have something for everyone. Saving every customer 55 to 80 percent every minute of every day in a no haggle, no hassle, no pressure environment.

No Bull Mattress & More truly is the little guy the big guys hope you don’t find. That is their motto, and there may not be a more fitting one for any business anywhere. Located in a little warehouse next to Dunkin’ Donuts at 2060 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, take one step inside the front door and you will instantly realize it is unlike any mattress store you have ever been in.

Carole Cutry is the owner and operator with family employees. With virtually no paid advertising, and operating out of a warehouse rather than a big expensive showroom, she simply does not have the overhead that all

the others have and can therefore hit lower price points.

Not only has she taken all of the overhead out of buying a mattress, she also eliminated the deceptive advertising, phony sales and high pressure sales tactics that are unfortunately all too common nowadays.

“My goal is for my customers to have fun buying a mattress,” Cutry says. “And if they’re able to come here and find lower prices than any other place, and not have to haggle for those prices, that is a fun buying experience. I want every person that walks out of here to have a smile on their face. We want to be a breath of fresh air in the marketplace.”

No Bull Mattress & More can be found at 2060 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, and can be reached at (856) 751-1371 or www. nobullmattress.com Call or stop in. Open Mon – Fri 10-5pm, Sat 11430pm, and Sun 12-4pm.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Mark your calendar for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Marlton at Memorial Sports Complex, M2 Field 1040 Tuckerton Road. The family-friendly event will take place from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Relay for Life raises funds for the fight against cancer. More than a walk, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Participants celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.

Cancer survivors are the guests of honor. They along with their caregivers will be featured at the

opening ceremonies, in Survivor Lap around the track, and with a complimentary lunch reception. This year the survivor lunch will be held in the Blue Barn at noon. Survivors, caregivers, and all participants can register for the event at www.RelayForLife.org/ MarltonNJ.

Throughout the event, participants walk around the track to raise money for cancer. This year’s theme is “Relaying Through the Decades” to symbolize how far we have come over the years. Teams are encouraged to pick a decade and decorate their designated team area/ campsites.

In addition, there will be activities for all ages. Activities include Kickboxing, Zumba, Yoga, parade of teams, themed laps, and more. A special highlight is

the Luminaria candlelight ceremony to honor survivors and to remember those lost to cancer. Luminaria candles line the track with names and pictures of loved ones. A full schedule of activities will be posted closer to the event at RelayforLife.org/MarltonNJ. Fighting cancer takes many things like research, free rides to chemo and lodging near hospitals, and our 24/7 helpline. But we can’t do any of that without you. Join Relay For Life, the largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. Relay for Life is open to anyone who wants to participate. To find out more about Relay for Life, to register a team or to purchase a luminaria, please visit www.RelayForLife.org/MarltonNJ, or email monica.nammour@ cancer.org. 

Tips From South Jersey Window Tinting

Installing films on the interior windows of your home may not be at the top of your home-makeover “to-do” list, but South Jersey Window Tinting has several good reasons why homeowners should consider this a priority. South Jersey Window Tinting believes in, “Block the Sun, Not the View” concept.

As one of the area’s largest contractors of window films, South Jersey Window Tinting has more than three decades of experience and knowledge in the importance of Window Film. Here are some tips why window tinting is essential:

Why should people seriously consider investing in window tinting for their home?

“For heat, glare, fading of flooring, furniture, paintings, wallpaper, etc. We also offer safety film to protect from glass breakage and intruders”.

How does putting film on the windows reduce energy costs?

“By installing film, you are not allowing 100% of the cold air to penetrate through the glass

surface, reducing heating costs. What does come through during the winter is trapped, which keeps the heat inside your home”.

Talk a little bit about how your product provides protection from the sun?

“This is the latest, nanotechnology film that is applied to the interior of the existing glass, which insulates homes both summer and winter. It protects you and your home from harmful UV rays”.

How much does it cost?

“Pricing is job specific. Call or email us to receive a FREE estimate. We run several pricing incentives throughout the year...We have one going on now!”

What’s involved in this installation?

“Jobs vary from one to the next. Our experienced installers will go over everything with you from start to finish”.

With most people spending more time at home, dealing with excessive glare and the need for privacy has become a priority.

Ask the experts at South Jersey

Window Tinting for suggestions! Thinking about Auto Tinting? Our products block out 99.9% of UV rays to improve safety and privacy. Our films are approved by the American Cancer Society. We are South Jersey’s #1 Auto Tinting company since 1985! Concerned about break-ins in our communities? Turn Burglary into attempted burglary with Clear Safety Film that can be applied to your existing windows! Safety film strengthens your glass, will hold glass together in the event of an impact and stops flying glass which will deter burglaries. Clear Safety Film is applied directly to the interior window pane which will improve safety, security and give you peace of mind! Call for a FREE estimate.

Spring specials going on now! For more information, call toll free 1-800-985-8468 or visit our website at southjerseywindowtinting.com. South Jersey Window Tinting is located at 206 Medford-Mt. Holly Rd., Medford NJ 08055.

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Spring into Something New!

Spring is a time to shake off the winter doldrums and embrace fresh beginnings, personal growth, and new things. A great way to do all these things is to learn a new game!

Game Friendzy in Cherry Hill, the area’s premier tabletop game location, offers many opportunities this spring to learn and play bridge, mah jongg, canasta, and pinochle.

Learning to play a new game engages your brain, stretches your mind, enhances your social interactions, and increases the fun quotient in your life!

Bridge

A beginner’s bridge course starts May 4 for those new to the game or looking for a refresher. The “Introduction to Bridge” course runs Thursdays, May 4-June 29, 6:30-8:30 pm, and covers the bidding auction, playing strategies, and defensive techniques. The fee is $109.

For those ready to continue their bridge journey, Game Friendzy has a “Bridge Plus”

course that gives beginners lots of playing time to practice their newly learned skills. It is offered on three different days and times – Saturdays, 1-3 pm, April 22-June 24; Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, April 25-June 20; and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, May 17-July 19.

Mah Jongg, Canasta, Pinochle

Game Friendzy offers multiple social play sessions each week where guests can play the game of their choice – mah jongg, canasta, or pinochle. The sessions run Thursdays, 1-3 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm. The fee is $10 per participant. Players can come alone or with friends and a facilitator will help form tables for two-, three-, or four-person play.

Don’t know how to play any of these games but would like to?

Game Friendzy has instructors available at the Thursday session to teach mah jongg, the Friday session to teach canasta, and the Saturday session to teach pinochle. Lessons included in the regular $10 fee.

Details

Game Friendzy is located at 7 Carnegie Plaza, near the intersection of Springdale & Church roads, and offers free parking and complimentary coffee, tea, and light snacks.

Visit the Game Friendzy website at www.gamefriendzy.com for information and registration or call 856-795-PLAY (7529) or email info@gamefriendzy.com.

Viking Casual Furniture

Since 1955, Viking Casual Furniture has been Delaware Valley’s premier source of quality patio furniture, dinettes, wicker furniture, mattresses, bars and barstools. Always prepared for the latest trends, Viking is ready to update your backyard this spring with 2023’s most in-demand outdoor furniture and accessories. Last year’s trends saw intimate and cozy backyard areas furnished with conversation fire pits. This year, those spaces are growing larger and becoming outdoor rooms. Complete with sectional sofas surrounding fire pits, these rooms are tied together with complementing weatherproof rugs and throw pillows.

Dining al fresco will once again remain a standard favorite, which means comfortable yet functional tables and chairs within close proximity to the BBQ grill are a must.

Companies such as North Cape, DWL Garden Furniture, Telescope Casual, Kingsley Bate and Tropitone (all lines carried by Viking) are filling the demand for all your outdoor furniture needs by providing a variety of

styles that are durable, weather-resistant, comfortable and casual.

North Cape specializes in high-quality all-weather wicker furniture with thick cushioning in a full spectrum of colors. DWL Garden Furniture is famous for its classic lines and durable cast-aluminum frames. And Tropitone brings you sleek styles with plush seating in a contemporary look. If you feel you’re fully furnished, you can still freshen up your outdoor spaces with current trending colors.

The bold, bright tones from 2022 are being replaced this year with softer, slightly muted colors. Buttery hues are supplementing lemon yellow, lime green is being taken over by avocado, and those brilliant reds are tempered down into rust or gray tones. All furniture from Viking comes fully assembled and they offer hassle-free delivery throughout the Midlantic Region, including down the shore. As an added bonus, if you hurry in now, you’ll be able to take advantage of some special pre-season pricing. Visit us at 123 E. Main St. in Maple Shade.

JB Bakery, where everything is always Just Baked, and people are always smiling

JB Bakery began as a bagel and bread shop in 1952. Over time, ownership passed from family to family, and the product line increased. Fifteen years ago, Burlington native Stephen Simon purchased JB and made it what it is today: a local landmark and dessert lover’s paradise that is regularly voted one of Burlington County’s best bakeries.

Originally, JB stood for “John’s Burlington Bakery”, the bakery’s founders, Mr. Simon sees it as “Always Just Baked” because it operates 24 hours a day to produce fresh-baked products. At JB, professional bakers and pastry chefs employ traditional methods to perfect the art of dessert making. They use scratch mixes and high-quality ingredients free of preservatives and imitation flavors, with the human element involved from creation to consumption. The bakery offers hard-to-find specialties from all over the world,

holiday delicacies, seasonal specials, fresh bread and rolls, a coffee bar, and exceptional service. The chefs design custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Sweet 16s, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, holidays, reunions, and many other occasions; by establishing relationships with customers and listening to their ideas, JB’s all-star staff turns cake dreams into reality.

Through the years, JB has become a Burlington County landmark. It is annually featured in the local news, and people visit from out-of-state to tour the facility and taste the sweets. Guests cherish walking in and experiencing the rich aroma that is unique to real, old-fashioned bakeries. A few years ago, JB gained fame for introducing its ever-popular “Whale Cookie,” a sugary delight inspired by the brave beluga that swam the Delaware River. The bakery was especially honored to host Food

Network Chef Robert Irvine for an episode of Dinner Impossible, entitled “Nightshift: Impossible”, during which Irvine used JB’s oldworld techniques and machinery to pull a culinary all-nighter.

Above all, JB is a family bakery and a part of the local community. Generations have come to regard it as “their” bakery, and it is common for people who grew up with JB birthday cakes to feature JB at their weddings as well. It is the official bakery of Burlington’s Wood Street Fair and supports other local events such as Festival of Lights, Bike Night, and the car show. JB frequently makes gift and product donations to local organizations and fundraising efforts, and it creates jobs for community members.

Mother’s day is May 14th. Stop in to see our selections of Speciality Cakes and Cookies to celebrate Mom! Come visit us at 712 S High St, Burlington or call Today (609)386-2295.

3 Keys to a Successful Home Renovation or Addition

Getting ready to tackle a home renovation/addition can be one of the most exciting and stressful experiences you’ll ever have. There’s no shortage of things to think about, and just about everyone has an opinion on how things should go.

Here are a few tips based on years of experience working through the renovation process with clients, as well as undertaking it myself.

1. Poor planning is the costliest mistake you can make. The best way to minimize risk is to front-load as much of the discovery process as possible. Surgeons don’t begin an operation without first making a sound diagnosis, nor should anyone start construction without investing in sound planning and design. It’s much easier to make chang-

es long before hammers start swinging!

2. Be clear on your goals, and don’t miss the forest for the trees! It’s critical to have an emotional vision for what you want out of the project – think beyond the pragmatic, quantifiable aspects and more about WHY you are doing what you’re doing. What do you want to feel when you open the front door? What are the primary reasons for renovating or adding on? When these overarching ideas are thought out, it can not only help to simplify some of the smaller details, but also aid in identifying aspects that don’t fit within that vision.

3. You get what you pay for. People tend to significantly underestimate just how much things cost, and by picking a focus (see #2), you can identi-

fy what is most important, and where you’re willing to compromise. A good architect and contractor can advise you on how and where to make changes to have the most impact on your bottom line, without sacrificing your goals.

Sloan Springer Architect is a design-focused practice that helps busy families transform their dated houses into modern homes that perfectly reflect their lifestyles. Designing and building a new home or addition is expensive and time-consuming – but our job is to make sure the process is also enjoyable and engaging!

We don’t just design houses, we craft happy and healthy homes.

Sloan Springer, AIA

Be Mobile Again

Allrite Mobility has been delivering results since we opened in early 2017. Our goal is to provide tremendous value and a superior customer experience to all of our consumers. Our company has a knowledgeable staff experienced in all makes and models of electric scooters and wheelchairs. We want you and loved ones to ‘Be Mobile Again’ and are here to assist with all of your mobility needs.

Here at Allrite we offer a wide variety of new, pre-owned and refurbished mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, power lift chairs, power lift recliners, accessories and repairs.

We buy pre-owned mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs that are no longer needed or are not in use. Our technical staff rigorously tests each scooter and performs maintenance and repairs to refurbish it to work like new. Every mobility scooter we sell comes with the scooter man-

ual, an electric charger and the added benefit of huge savings. Does your mobility scooter not hold a charge for as long as it used to? We also carry a wide range of Duracell mobility batteries in store from Deep Cycle, Gel and AGM that will have you up and running like new in no time at all.

Allrite Mobility performs repairs on all makes and models of electric and manual scooters and wheelchairs, from missing or bad armrests, worn out or replacement seats, replacement tires, brakes to repairing electrical systems.

Do you have a favorite color or sports team? We love when people make requests to personalize their scooter to better suit their needs!

Visit us online at www.allritemobility.com to learn more about our products and services or stop by our showroom in historic downtown Maple Shade at 123 E. Main Street. 

Gas Grills and Fireplaces by Energy Resources

Energy Resources is here for you!

Energy Resources, a Family Owned and Operated store that has been in business for over 40 years where the customer always comes first.

Unlike the big box stores, we take your job from estimate and design to satisfied customer, all under one roof. We don’t sub out our work. Although we also sell parts for any brand of gas grills, we sell top quality manufacturers’ products. Items such as gas, pellet and charcoal grills, wood stoves, pellet stoves and gas fireplaces that are meant to last for many years.

We also service all the products we sell.

Just like your home furnace, or your car, grills, gas logs and other fire producing products need yearly service to keep them working trouble free and with

the greatest efficiency and safety. A simple servicing by one of our techs can save you money later in replacement parts.

Whether you are a homeowner looking to install a new, beautiful fireplace, or outdoor kitchen, or need work done on what you already have in place, we are your local experts! Energy Resources is also happy to work with your builder, landscaper or realtor. Our prices are competitive for quality products. Our sales people are always helpful and knowledgeable.

Think Spring! It’s Grilling Season. Schedule your appointment today for your Grill Service! Grill service includes cleaning, leak check, temperature check, everything to make sure that your grill is working properly and efficiently for the season! We service

all makes and models. We have a large selection of grills and accessories in stock. From Weber grills to the Big Green Egg, you can find it at Energy Resources Energy Resources is located at 4222 Route 130 North, Willingboro NJ 08046.

Store hours: Mon-Sat 10am4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Phone 609871-2289.