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33rd Annual Rose Squared Art Show
The 33rd Rose Squared Art Show comes to gorgeous Essex County Brookdale Park, June 18-19th with a fabulous selection of new and returning artists, traveling to NJ just to see you. Stroll the park to find that perfect painting, make a marbled silk scarf, enjoy festival foods and take home unique artisanal foods.
This show has been designated as a top 50 Art Show for the past 10 years by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The Festival is sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. For more information about the show and the artists showcasing go to rosesquared.com.
Rose Squared Art Show
Saturday, June 18- Sunday, June 19 10am-5pm (rain or shine) Brookdale Park Watchung Avenue, Bloomfield
Harriet Barrett-Forman Alison Corbett
Michael Alexander
Linda Doucette
Bob Oller Marcia Revier
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HudsonWay Students Discover a Bright Future Through Language Immersion
By Jackie Schatell , Photos by Dan Epstein
HudsonWay Immersion School, one of the leading Mandarin and Spanish immersion schools in the country, prepares students ages 2 ½ to Grade 8 for a global future. Through its unique program model and supportive environment, students acquire academic skills, advanced levels of biliteracy in Mandarin or Spanish (target language) and English, cultural understanding, and executive functioning skills to support their personal and academic goals. HudsonWay’s commitment to immersion starts early at age 2 and continues through middle school. The model is 100% immersion in the target language at early ages. As students progress through elementary and middle school all core subjects – math, science, and social studies are learned in two languages (Spanish/English or Mandarin/English).In this way students are mastering both the content and the languages simultaneously. Most students do not come from households where the language is spoken and yet students are able to develop advanced levels of biliteracy and sometimes tri-literacy in this way.
Another unique aspect of this program is the diversity of its student body with over 70% of its students described as students of color – Asian, Latino, or AfricanAmerican.Students and parents value the various cultures, races, and backgrounds within the community.“Parents tell us that their children feel confident reaching out to people of other cultures and languages because they’ve acquired a new skill not many other people have.”states founder Sharon Huang.
This year HudsonWay Immersion School will graduate its first class of 8th graders who have been accepted to leading independent schools and specialized high schools.Head of School, Nelyda Miguel, states that “we are so proud of our students’ persistence in their journey of learning. This skill will serve them well in their future.Their communication skills and close-knit relationships with our faculty and community will shape them as the next generation of leaders.”
HudsonWay is conveniently located next to the Stirling train station, and near Warren, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, and other neighboring towns. For more information visit www.hwis.org or call 908-598-8088.
The Art of Enhancing Beauty
Like any good spa, The Medical Spa at Spiro Plastic Surgery offers a range of facial aesthetic treatments. Unlike others, however, it offers these services in a medical setting, by a highly trained Aesthetician and Nurse Practitioner who work together to optimize and elevate outcomes. Aesthetician (and daughter of renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Spiro), Jamie Spiro, specializes in medicalgrade skincare treatments while nurse practitioner, Victoria Murphy, specializes in facial injectable treatments. All treatments begin with an in-depth consultation to determine the patient’s goals and lifestyle. “All treatments are customizable,” states Jamie. The goal of The Medical Spa is to make patients feel more confident by offering treatments with the skill necessary to achieve their desired outcomes. Under Dr. Spiro’s guidance as the Medical Director of the spa, both Jamie and Victoria have been trained to provide services that they are passionate about performing to help clients feel their best in their skin. Jamie provides treatments like microneedling, in which tiny needles pierce the skin to promote a higher level of collagen production, which reduces signs of aging. Patients can choose microneedling with or without PlateletRich Plasma (PRP), which further accelerates the production of collagen and elastin. Jamie also does several different types of chemical peels, which provide cumulative results, as well as the popular HydraFacial, which yields results after just one treatment. She notes that “Medical-grade skincare complements our other treatments and maximizes the results of our surgical and non-surgical treatments. We work as a collaborative team. I think that is our strong point. It shows in our results.”
With an M.S. in nursing, Victoria Murphy is also a Board-Certified family nurse practitioner and plastic surgery nurse that has worked with Dr. Scott Spiro for four years. Victoria was also extensively trained in injectable treatments by Dr. Spiro. She performs all of the practice’s injectables, such as Botox® and cosmetic fillers such as Juvéderm®. Clients consult with Victoria for reasons
Jamie Spiro with a client
Photo: Dan Epstein
Photo: Dean Michaels
Victoria Murphy with a client
By Deborah Schapiro
such as smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, plumping their lips, or wanting a more youthful appearance. She also assists Dr. Spiro in the operating room, where he performs procedures ranging from breast augmentation/reduction to liposuction to tummy tucks, fat grafting, and face and neck lifts. “He is truly an artist; that’s why patients come to him from other states and even other countries,” commented Victoria.
Both Victoria and Jamie bring a similar artistic eye to their clients and collaborate to personalize treatment plans. “Personalization of treatments is one of the things that separate us apart from other practices,” says Victoria. They pride themselves on giving patients an experience where their team communicates and listens to their clients and each other for optimal outcomes and service. “At Spiro Plastic Surgery, we follow the highest safety standards in treating our patients,” Victoria adds.
Aside from patient safety, Spiro Plastic Surgery focuses on the ever-changing beauty industry and cutting-edge technologies, vetting different products and treatments. Jamie uses her experience in the beauty space to keep the practice ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting edge.
Additionally, what makes The Medical Spa at Spiro Plastic Surgery unique is that Victoria takes her approach to treatment from an anatomical structure and volume standpoint while Jamie focuses on tone and texture to enhance skin and facial features. Together, they strive to provide natural outcomes that promote rejuvenation and enhance selfconfidence. For patients’ convenience, appointments can now be scheduled online simply by visiting the website and clicking on “Book Now.”
The Medical Spa at Spiro Plastic Surgery
101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 510 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-5907 | www.drspiro.com
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