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By Megan Roche ust like all of us, Verona Inn has had to improvise, adapt, and overcome during the time of COVID 19. After being closed at the start of the pandemic, the Verona Inn has recently undergone renovations that will help ease the mind of the public when they come in to eat. “We do an employee temperature check before and after every shift. We have also upgraded all of our HVAC filters to Merv 13 which filter out even the smallest of particles. We installed UV/Germicidal lights into our HVAC system which helps to sterilize any possible germs or bacteria that may be present,” Garrett Hendry-Bodnar, General Manager of Verona Inn, said. In addition to their renovations, the Verona Inn also goes through a deep clean every few weeks. “We have the building disinfected every three weeks by Purity Cleaning and after we have any employee who may have been a close contact with anyone. It’s been difficult at times for sure, but it really has been worth it to put the Verona Inn staff and customer’s minds at ease,” Hendry-Bodnar says. Patrons are encouraged to make reservations on the Inn’s website. While reservations are not required, the Verona Inn team is using the reservation system as a way to contact people

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The Inn has proudly served hundreds of customers, including some very notable faces. “A notable favorite was when Billy Guerin, a New Jersey Devils player, pulled the Stanley Cup out of the trunk of his car the night they won it and said, “Let’s see if this thing holds beer.” Or the time Mark Gelnaw, a longtime customer and practical joker, called to see if the Inn could keep the kitchen open because Joe Thiesman wanted one of our famous cheeseburgers. Twenty minutes later, in walked Mark and Joe. Or the night the doorman wouldn’t let Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in to ﬁlm their show without ID,” according to Hendry-Bodnar. The family friendly tavern has something for everyone to enjoy. A great spot to catch a football game, the bar is stocked with local craft brews and domestic and in-

ternational favorites. The menu consists of salads, creative fries, burgers, wings, and sandwiches. According to their website, the original business goal still stands today. “Oﬀer the very best burger on a great bun and the coldest beer available. In good times and bad, everyone loves cheeseburgers.” If you are still uncomfortable with dining indoors, Verona Inn is still participating in patio dining (weather permitting) and curbside pickup options are available. The Verona Inn is located at 624 Bloomﬁeld Avenue, Verona. The Inn is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. For more information on the Verona Inn, visit www.veronainn.com.

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22 Acres Preserved in Verona For Public Use

n December 2020, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey assisted the Township of Verona in acquiring two properties for preservation, totaling 22 acres—which is a big deal in Essex County, with its dense population and high property values. While Verona and Essex County are home to established green spaces like Hilltop Park and Eagle Rock Reservation, finding new undeveloped land for public use is a big challenge. So acquiring 22 acres of forests and streams and saving them from development is a significant accomplishment. One property is located on Mt. Prospect Avenue, adjacent to the Eagle Rock Reservation nature preserve, located along the Watchung Mountains ridge line. This acquisition adds 14 acres to the 400-acre preserve and is one of the last remaining large tracts of land in the township. The property consists of mature deciduous trees and a small area of riverine wetlands, which are the headwaters to the Peckman River. There is an informal trail that crosses the stream and leads to the reservation’s 1.6 mile red trail. This property is a great asset for Verona residents, providing hiking and birdwatching opportunities. The second property is 12 acres off Commerce Court, nestled in a residential neighborhood. The Peckman River flows along the western edge of this land, which is a mix of upland forest and meadow. The township plans on vacating the Commerce Court cul-de-sac

area and redeveloping the area for passive recreational uses. Verona’s Township Manager Matthew Cavallo says, “We know that green spaces improve the quality of life for people who live and work in this community, so acquiring these properties was worth all of the hard work. And we could not have done it without the expertise of The Land Conservancy team.” TLCNJ’s Land Preservation Specialist Linda Gloshinski says, “This was our first land preservation project with the Township, and it was a big one! Being an Essex County native, I understand the value of open space in your neighborhood. It was very rewarding to preserve over 22 acres in Verona Township that will benefit the community for years to come.” The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is a member-supported, non-profit, accredited land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting natural land and water resources throughout the State. Originally founded as an all-volunteer group in 1981 the organization has worked with 100 municipalities in 13 counties and continues to be recognized for meeting the highest standards for protecting open space, upholding the public trust, and ensuring that their conservation efforts are permanent. For more information about the work of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, visit their website www.tlc-nj.org or call 973- 541-1010.

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Letter to the Editor: Sound Bytes

By Meg Sturm o many sounds. They are everywhere. We can’t even begin to count the sounds that we hear all around us. We are surrounded constantly by them. They interrupt everything. They come from the world around us like an unending marching band showing no sign in stopping. The news. What is it today? Is it news on Covid? Are we hearing how many people we have lost in our country, in our world? It seems to never end. Turn the TV on every morning, walk through your kitchen and ask Alexa to play the news. How many more people lost their lives? How many people are waiting and hoping for the vaccine? Then, a commercial. It seems to play louder than the program we were just hearing. Good grief, why does it need to be so loud? So, what is on the commercial slate for today? Is it a commercial of lawyers, urging you call if you have been negatively affected by a medication

you have taken? Is it a commercial about how your skin is aging and what you absolutely need to do to the remedy it and by the way, do it now! You don’t have a minute to lose if you’re not going to become an old goat walking around this world actually showing people that you have been here for a while, thank the Lord. Or perhaps, you watch and hear the commercial that seems to be 15 minutes long, you know the one, it’s about how many dogs are unloved, uncared for, suffering, starving and alone. The news continues to crash in our ears as we listen. Trump, Biden, left, right, please make it stop, it is exhausting our souls. We have sounds from our job, in our own house, kids complaining that life is not being fair right now. They can’t physically go to school; they can’t go out and do the fun things that they used to do. So very unfair, they’re life is so very unfair. And you hear it, your ears sting with thoughts of possibly, “you don’t know how

lucky you actually are” or you hear yourself say for the hundredth time, “things will go back to normal soon.” Too many sounds. Way too many. But what if we took the time to step away from all those sounds and find a place, a space, to just listen to hear nothing from around us, but work on a quiet place within us. Impossible? No, it is there waiting for us. I wake this morning with an unusual empty house. Quiet is all around. Nice. So nice. Then, that ol’ crashing wave again. I lay listing all my woes, everything on the to-do list, and everything that I can’t fix. Then I realize, that it is just more noise. Stop girl, time to just stop. So, lots of deep breathes, let me ground myself, let me hear quiet, instead of sounds. So, after much effort and several minutes, it’s happening. I can hear the quiet. My mind is starting to calm and seems to take off a too-tight seat belt that you sometimes feel in the car when you hit the brakes. For

me, it sounded like this. I could hear my breathing. I could hear my aching heart thanking me for union break. Then, my mind went deeper. I could hear the blowing wind of the graveyard where my father-in-law was laid to rest in April, stupid Covid. I could hear that wind that day in my mind. It sounds like the earth breathing, like big gulps of cold, fresh air from its ancient lungs. Thank you old wind for the calm. I hear that sound. I hear the sound of my husband’s hand rubbing my arm; his hands, finger nails and all, are scratchy, dry, weathered from work and life, and the rubbing sound on my arm that he is making is rough, and beautiful to me. I can hear the sound in my mind of music from the church I used to physically sit it, preCovid, and it is solemn, reverent, and connecting. Is that now the sound of my soul? The soul I have been carrying around since birth? The one that I shut out because it’s too buried under life’s noise? What would you be able to

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Colorectal Cancer: Screening and Prevention

By Chris Bauer MD arch was first declared National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by President Clinton in February of 2020. Since that time colorectal cancer advocacy, research, and awareness has increased dramatically. Colorectal cancer is any cancerous condition that affects the large intestine or rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death in females and in men. It is the second leading cause of death. Becoming knowledgeable about colorectal cancer is essential for everyone’s wellbeing. There are many genetic and environmental factors that can increase a person’s risk for colorectal cancer. A family medical history of Lynch syndrome or other colonic polyp syndromes does confer a significant risk for people to develop colon cancer. Many times, genetic testing and meeting with a genetic counselor can determine if a person is a carrier for these genetic cancer syndromes. Additionally, inflammatory bowel diseases such ulcerative colitis and Crohns Disease show a strong connection with colorectal cancer. Several lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol use, and increased BMI all are factors that confer a higher risk of getting colorectal cancer. Increased consumption of processed meat and red meat have also been shown to increase one’s risk of getting colorectal cancer. Just as there are many risk factors for colorectal cancer, there are also many protective factors that can assist people in lowering their risk of getting colorectal cancer. Having a healthy diet and regular physical exercise are two of the greatest preventative measures one can take to lower their risk of getting colorectal cancer. Planned walking routines as

well as building more activity such as having more steps in your daily life are just some of the ways to accomplish this. However, the mechanism is unknown as to why increased levels of aerobic physical activity causes people to have lower levels of colorectal cancer. Additionally, what we consume in our diet also plays a tremendous role in our odds of developing colorectal cancer. Personal diets that are high in fruits and vegetables are essential in doing this. Taking fiber daily, increasing daily vitamin B6 intake, and adding calcium supplementation and dairy products in your diet also can be quite helpful. Colorectal cancer can be treated most successfully if it is identified early. It is particularly important that the warning signs of early cancer are discussed. Screening for colorectal is essential in diagnosing asymptomatic people with cancer. The most common symptom of this cancer is a change in bowel habits. Other common symptoms of colorectal cancers include abdominal pain, blood in the stool and unexplained iron deficient anemia. Abdominal bloating and extreme nausea and vomiting are signs of advanced disease. Screening for colorectal cancer is a major preventative care initiative in the United States. Screening is recommended beginning at age 45 to 50 years of age depending on which guidelines are used. Additionally, if a close relative had colorectal cancer or you have had another type of cancer screening may need to be initiated earlier. The most common way to screen for colorectal cancer is by getting a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is when a small camera is placed in the large intestine and small colonic polyps are removed or documented for further therapy. Other screening methods include testing stool samples for blood

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Sound Bytes continued from page 4 sound. They are treasures and gifts that we jeopardize losing is we continually let our lives be overthrown with other sounds. These sound gems are sustaining, restoring, and renewing. What an amazing practice it would be if we all could find that place, that space in each of us to hear sounds that don’t create worry and concern, but create calm, love, and peace. That the more we sit within our own quiet, the easier it will be to hear those sounds and connect to your core, your breathe, your heart. This is not an easy practice, I know. But crucial to our human experience. So off goes the Tv this morning, off goes Alexa, off goes news radio and everything else that is life-sucking, soul-sucking, noise. For even if it is a small amount of time and space that we can find a place for this tapping into our human sounds, our heart sound, or life sounds, lets us count them as gems from deep within our own personal earth, like the sound of a gentle, quiet underground stream ever flowing for that is the true sounds of our lives.

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A Saint Patrick’s Day Story

By Richard Mabey Jr. n the Summer of 1905, Catherine Cavanaugh, a saddened widow with a six-year-old daughter, Bertha, left Cork County Ireland to come to America. At age 27, Catherine was pretty much alone in the world. Both of her parents had passed away. She had no aunts and uncles in Ireland. But, her mother’s sister, Shannon, lived in America with Shannon’s husband, Patrick McNulty. What calls thy heart to leave hearth and home? What stirs thy veins to dream of finding a new start in life? For my great grandmother, Catherine Cavanaugh, the call came in the form of a series of letters from her Aunt Shannon, who lived in the Delawanna section of Clifton, New Jersey. We think of bravery as the heart of the soldier, walking in the front line, charging across the field of Gettysburg. Or, the astronaut aboard a rocket headed for the far reaches of space. Or, our nation’s founding fathers, standing tall and proud for liberty. Yet, there lies in heart, a kind of quiet and tranquil and steadfast bravery. The immense courage of the immigrant who left hearth and home of their country, knowing that

they would never return, to come to this place of promise, they only knew as America. Such was the heart-felt bravery of my dear great grandmother as she boarded ship, holding her daughter in one hand and her two steerage class tickets in her other hand. One single trunk, was all Catherine Cavanaugh had to bring all the earthly possessions of herself and her young daughter. The steerage class was the lowest living quarters for a passenger crossing the vast Atlantic. It was the lowest deck of the ship, where the cargo was stored. The food for steerage class passengers was horrible. And, drinking water was not plentiful. Steerage class accommodations were usually terribly overcrowded. But for my great grandmother, one thing kept her strong as she crossed the Atlantic with her little daughter, my grandmother. And, that one thing was the hope of a better life. Aunt Shannon wrote her niece, Catherine, many letters of the many factory jobs in Clifton and Paterson. This place called New Jersey, offered new hope for Catherine.

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Livingston’s Jessica Cohen Chairs AAGNJ’s The Longest Day

By Steve Sears or Livingston resident Jessica Cohen, the battle is a personal one. Recently named to chair the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey (AAGNJ) chapter’s committee for The Longest Day event, the cause hits close to home. Her grandmother suffers with dementia. “This is actually my first year being involved in The Longest Day,” she says. “A few years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and I’ve been away at school, in college. This was actually my first year home. I was visiting her when I was home for vacation before, but now I really got to see the effects, especially during COVID, on families, and also her state progressed a little bit. So, I was able to see the progression.” Now in a gap year prior to medical school, Cohen – who while at the University of Florida was exposed to different fields of medicine while also getting involved more with her grandmother – decided that neuro, especially Alzheimer’s and other dementias, was going to be her life’s focus as she heads to medical school. “Having to see my grandma progress, I don’t want to see anyone else in the future have to go through this.” A successful kickoff was held on Friday, February 5. Cohen says, “It was very interest-

ing to see why everyone else was involved in The Longest Day. Everyone kind of has their own story, why they’re a part of it. It kind of motivates me to do even more, seeing how many people are in the battle and fighting together. Even when it seems like my area is small, it’s just united so many people.” “The Longest Day started as a single day event on the summer solstice, which this year is June 20,” says Danielle Buckler, Special Events Coordinator for AAGNJ. “This has grown into a year-round fundraising initiative; it raises funds for Alzheimer’s disease by encouraging people to participate by doing activities they love. We’ve had participants who have done anything from two young girls who had a lemonade stand who raised thousands of dollars, we had a gentleman who did rugby tournaments, we’ve had people who have just done hiking, and some just simple fundraisers on their own.” Monies raised go to global research programs (there are 500 research programs in over 31 countries), and researchers from around the globe gather at an international conference called the Alzheimer’s International Conference. “We have a 24/7, 365 days a year helpline that is available in over 200 languages,” adds Buckler. “We also provide free education programs to the com-

munity and free support groups.” Buckler also states that a number of global partners buttress the battle with contributions. “The global teams are companies or organizations that commit to fundraising $50,000 or more each,” she says, “and they’re across five or more Alzheimer’s Association chapter territories. So, they have locations in at least five areas.” In addition to The Longest Day, there are other ways the community can get involved with AAGNJ and the fight against Alzheimer’s. Volunteers are welcome to conduct educational programs after going through proper training, and taking an active part in the fall Walk to End Alzheimer’s is another option. For the more politically inclined, volunteer advocates on behalf of legislation are needed both on the state and federal level, and they would work with the AAGNJ advocacy public policy team. “My personal role,” says Cohen, “is honestly to spread awareness first of all, because especially during COVID right now, there’s many things that have hindered care for individuals that are suffering with Alzheimer’s and dementia. A big thing is isolation, and also with having to isolate ourselves and stay away from those people that are more susceptible with Alzheimer’s to getting

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Livingston Students Share Life-Altering Magic of STEM with Kids Everywhere

By Jillian Risberg group of Essex County students wanted to change the world; they tried science, technology, engineering and math. And they are bringing underprivileged children along for the ride. “Because without it, they risk being left behind in our rapidly advancing world and perpetuating this cycle of poverty that already plagues so many families and communities,” says Molly Cantillon, founder and CEO of Techshare Project. According to the social entrepreneur, for many of the children they teach it’s often their first time holding a cellphone, building a robot and controlling that robot from a remote device. “It’s definitely a special feeling to be able to witness the children’s joy and captivation with something I had been enthralled in since childhood,” she says. Cantillon founded Techshare in 2017 after being inspired by a visit to her grandfather’s village in Guangxi, China for the first time, and discovered that STEM education was severely lacking there. “Being told that STEM was the so-called ‘industry of tomorrow’ for most of my life, I

was disturbed by the inequitable spread of that education, leaving potentially huge contributors to the field in the dark and limiting society’s innovative potential,” the CEO says. So it was imperative to her that the students have access. “Scouring the internet for resources about my new projects, taking apart countless devices including my phone to reach a deeper level of understanding about circuits and electronics, and teaching myself obscure coding languages, I grew more and more captivated with technology and my endless appetite for creating technology made it impossible to keep to myself,” says the CEO. For Cantillon, the success of her company has been everything. Even the students are genuinely dedicated to the cause and developed their personal ambitions. More than 700 kids have been impacted by the entirely student-led organization, of over 150 volunteers, and to date they have raised more than $3,000. Eight core members make up Techshare’s executive team; that number recently expanded to 14 who all attend the same school, Newark Academy. “I’m very grateful for all the support we

received from our school sponsoring various projects to partnering with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Peace Corps and the Batey Foundation,” she says. On the impact of Techshare, Leyri Garcia, program director of Batey Foundation in the Dominican Republic, says this is an unforgettable, eye-opening experience. “Because now these kids know that there is a world of possibilities out there with tech-

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STEM... continued from page 10 ties in the Dominican Republic and schools in the Philippines. “We are taking a pretty conservative approach to expansion where we concentrate our efforts rather than rapidly expand and risk diluting our purpose,” Cantillon says. “We look to establish regional chapters in schools across the US in the upcoming years, eventually building a network of schools that strengthen Techshare’s impact and equitable STEM education.” The group typically holds events at the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, providing a basic overview on how to build a LEGO mindstorms bot, code a scratch game, put together a raspberry pi board and more. “Then we’ll allow the kids, under our guidance, to be more creative and see what modifications they can come up with,” says Jack Cleeve, 17, of Techshare promotions. “Typically, we’ll have some kind of demonstration or competition at the end, perhaps racing those LEGO mindstorms bots or everyone trying out someone’s scratch game.” According to Tiffany Agkpo, 17, the group’s chief operating officer, knowing that their activities made the students so happy only encourages the team to organize even better activities in the future.

“Our partnership with the Girls and Boys Club is also particularly meaningful to me because during this event (Friendsgiving 2020), I was able to reconnect with so many kids I had met previously and start new friendships with others,” Agkpo says. For event coordinator Juliet Bu, the first Techshare program she attended was through the Boys and Girls Club of Newark. The 15-year-old loved the experience since she was able to directly interact with the kids they were teaching, and felt that she was actually making a difference. “The effectiveness of Techshare’s execution of their goals was the biggest factor that convinced me to become a part of the team,” says Bu. Over quarantine, they hosted an interview series of STEM professionals who led various introductory workshops to UX design or Programming or Founding a Nonprofit. “We are still hosting online Zoom workshops and talks, but are hoping to work with some groups in person when it gets warmer and we can do them outside,” Cantillon says. And they are currently focusing on the second phase of the GCCP, where they plan to send 10+ computers equipped with coding material to schools in Southeast Asia. “We are working on assembling the com-

puters since there were delays in some parts arriving,” says the CEO. “We hope to provide them to the schools in the Philippines to start their next school year.” The first phase sent six computers with coding curriculum to scholarship students in the Dominican Republic, with the help of the Batey Foundation. From every angle, technology has always felt like magic to the social entrepreneur. “It excites me, fascinates me, challenges me,” she says. “From a very young age, I became mesmerized by the intricacies of software coding with mechanical components,

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Livingston Justice Hosts Various Black History Month Events

ivingston Justice, the Livingston social justice community action group, kicked off a series of Black History Month events on Tuesday, February 16th with a virtual Fireside Chat featuring a diverse group of Livingston residents having an open, honest discussion about why Black History Matters. Jenissa Arnette, Jen Best and Anthony Keys, all of whom are educators in addition to being part of the Livingston community, came together to discuss the history of why Black History Month was established, as well as how they incorporate Black history and representation into their curriculum to ensure that all their students have an opportunity to see

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Black History Month Events... continued from page 14 African origins. Students left the class with a taste of the dance training and technique that Grooves Unlimited Dance Studio has to offer. Closing out the week, Livingston Justice gave Livingston children the opportunity to come together virtually and make a culturally significant craft, while also learning about Black history. 134 craft kits containing the supplies to make a working drum, inspired by the West African djembe drum,

were distributed to local children by Livingston Justice volunteers. After receiving the craft kits, children were able to join a Zoom class on Thursday February 18th during which 28th South Mountain, BPSA Scout Leader and Kindergarten teacher Jen Best taught the children about the history of the djembe drum and how it is played, while also leading them in assembling the drum and playing their new instruments as a

group. Livingston Justice’s final Black History Month event, a conversation with Dr. Raphael Travis on his book, “The Healing Power of Hip Hop,” done in collaboration with the Livingston Committee on Diversity and Inclusion took place on February 24. More information about these events, and future events, can be found at facebook.com/LivJustEvents.

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Take Advantage of Telemedicine for Better Health

f there is a silver lining to the challenges the past year created for families, it may be the growth, availability and affordability of virtual care for medical and mental health needs. The ability to see a doctor from home, with little notice, offers a level of flexibility in accessing health care that was historically quite rare. Virtual care, or telemedicine, can span a wide range of services to address a family’s health needs without going to a doctor’s office and provides easy access to experts and specialists via phone and video. Plus, telemedicine services are covered by most insurance providers. “Telemedicine is a safe and practical way to access health care for the entire family,” said Dr. Desreen N. Dudley, a clinical psychologist and behavioral health quality consultant for Teladoc. “For example, Teladoc has thousands of care providers across all 50 states that let members quickly connect with a doctor or specialist who can provide peace of mind any hour of the day or night.” From care for specific illnesses to managing ongoing concerns, learn how accessing telemedicine might be a good fit for

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ostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a fun and exciting time, but it may also come with a learning curve. Among the 43% of respondents to a Royal Canin survey, who have fostered a pet, 6 in 10 have “foster failed” and permanently adopted the pet they were fostering. Most pet owners who responded also agree the first year of pet ownership is the most important, but 64% believe it is the most difficult, as well. Whether you’re fostering or adopting a kitten, learn how to give your kitten proper care during her first weeks and months with you with this advice from the experts at Royal Canin. Arriving Home Photo courtesy of Getty Images The new sights, sounds and smells in your home, and the separation from her mother, may make your kitten feel stressed. Keeping the environment calm and quiet can ease the transition. When you arrive home, put the cat carrier in the room you’ve prepared for the kitten with the kitten still inside, allowing her to get acclimated before opening the door. Then allow the kitten to explore a closed-off area. Resist the urge to cuddle your kitten right away. As your kitten gains confidence in its new surroundings, she will want to explore more. Make sure the environment is prepared with electrical wires and outlets covered; windows, balconies and stairs secured; and small or sharp objects put away so she can safely explore with your supervision. If there are possible hazards, a designated room with windows and plenty of social contact for the first few weeks may be better. Creating a Safe Place Kittens can tire easily. After a little exploration time, give your kitten access to a bed in a cozy, quiet place with access to water, food and a litter box. Turning out the light helps estab-

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5 Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy

s the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. • Learn a language: Bonjour! ¡Hola! With an array of online language classes and tutorials available at your fingertips, learning a new language is more accessible than ever. Start now while you fantasize about a post-pandemic vacation overseas. • Play an instrument: Learning to play an instrument is not only a great distraction for the current moment, it can provide you with years of joy as your skill develops. Consider starting your musical journey on a Casiotone keyboard. By connecting the keyboard to the free Chordana Play app, you can easily learn to play your favorite songs from downloaded MIDI files. Once you’ve mastered the instrument, the portability of the keyboard will come in handy, whether you play solo or join a band. • Become a home chef: From sushi to soufflé to dumplings, there are likely a range of dishes you have never attempt-

ed making at home. Tackle your culinary bucket list, one-by-one. • Go hiking: There is no better hobby for staying fit and communing with nature than hiking, which works every muscle of the body, boosts cardiovascular health and even improves mood and mental well-being. Track your hike using a wearable tech tool geared for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a watch from the Casio’s Pro Trek line. Quad Sensor technology packs all the measurements you need into one compact hiking watch, including a compass, altitude/barometer and temperature measurements, along with an accelerometer that tracks step count. Calorie calculations use both step count and altitude information to take upgrades and downgrades into consideration, and data is recorded by the Pro Trek connected app. • Volunteer: At a time when many people are struggling, consider volunteering your time to serve those in need. There are plenty of safe, socially distant volunteer opportunities, from delivering meals to the homebound, to video conferencing with socially isolated seniors to helping

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