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A community magazine serving the residents of Montclair and Upper Montclair
MontclairNeighbors JANUARY 2019
The Nasello Family
Making Space for a Joy-Filled Life
PHOTOGRAPH BY
NEIL GRABOWSKY
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A Letter from
Our Publisher
A
PUBLICATION TEAM YEAR ENDS, and another year begins. As we ring in this
brand-new year, it’s always a great time to reflect and
PUBLISHER Michael Stefanelli
give thanks for what we have, what we have accom-
CONTENT COORDINATOR Candice Horowitz plished and make plans (or resolutions) for what we want to
DESIGNER Marti Golon accomplish. As publisher of this magazine, every issue that we
PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Grabowsky / Through
produce is another chapter in my story. I get excited for each and
The Lens Studios
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Scarlett Morris every one like it was our first. This isn’t just a feeling I produce
on my own, it’s because of you: our readers, our fans, our spon-
sors. Every month when a new issue hits homes, I receive calls,
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Contact: Michael Stefanelli messages, emails and have in-person conversations. I see the
Email: mstefanelli@bestversionmedia.com outpouring of love on our social media pages telling us that we
Phone: 973-277-7301 are doing work that matters! For that, I am grateful.
It was another fantastic year for Montclair Neighbors and it
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about our neighbors. Your
CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES
style and gracefulness and
Content Due/Edition Month: portrayal of the fascinat-
ing stories of our neighbors
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care for making our content
March 25.................................................................................May
April 25.................................................................................. June
great doesn’t go unnoticed.
May 25.....................................................................................July When folks tell me we are
June 25............................................................................. August the best local media choice,
July 25......................................................................September I know you play a tremen-
August 25.....................................................................October dous part in that. Neil, what
September 25........................................................ November more can I say, the photos
October 25.............................................................. December
you bring to life in the mag-
November 25...............................................................January
December 20............................................................ February
azine are a huge reason why
people open it in the first
place. You create captivating images that our featured residents
Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements and families can cherish forever. Marti, our designer, works on
and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent
the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, all of the magazines I publish at once, and it always amazes me
homeowners associations, businesses or organizations that that everything is brought together beautifully, flawlessly and on
this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability,
suitability or timeliness of any content submitted. All content time by you every month. To our regular contributors, Monique,
submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. The Montclair History Center and The Montclair Public Library,
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the valuable information, stories and tradition you highlight in
these pages is another critical component in making Montclair
Neighbors great.
To our loyal sponsors who make this magazine possible for our
residents to receive for free, I am grateful for your contributions
and the bonds we have formed as friends and partners. I look
forward to continuing to serve your businesses. Our residents
truly appreciate your support of the magazine and hopefully they
tell you so when they visit or call your businesses.
A new year represents a new stage in our lives. It’s a chance
to start fresh with a lot of optimism and ready to give our best
for every day to come. That’s what I will focus on doing in 2019.
Giving my best and being better than the day before, in my
family life, in my personal life, in my publishing life.
I thank you for all the love and support. From my family to
yours, I wish you much peace, prosperity, harmony and happi-
ness in this new year!
MICHAEL STEFANELLI Publisher
JANUARY 2019 3
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RESIDENT FEATURE
The Nasello Family
Making Space for a Joy-Filled Life
BY CANDICE HOROWITZ
PHOTOGRAPHS BY NEIL GRABOWSKY / THROUGH THE LENS STUDIOS
I
N NOVEMBER OF 2010, it had been five was just one of the handful of areas in which
years since Cassidy Nasello had returned they found themselves at opposite ends of the
home from Nicaragua after two years spectrum.
in the Peace Corp. So by then she had At the time, Cassidy was immersed in the
acquired and grown attached to a fair amount high-powered, wheeling-and-dealing world
of accumulated stuff, particularly from her of advertising sales, while Brett preferred to
various adventures. “I traveled a lot,” she work in a more low-key environment in finan-
explained. “I wanted to capture those memo- cial management. “Brett was like my calm,”
ries with the stuff I bought. That was the way Cassidy recalled. “Our priorities were a little
I expressed myself, by acquiring things, and different, but he was this unaffected, confi-
fashion.” dent, soft spoken guy.”
So when her then boyfriend, now husband, The pair had initially stumbled upon each
Brett, helped her move out of her small New other on an online dating site. “From his profile
York City studio, he uncovered treasure troves picture I thought he was an artist,” said Cassidy.
of tucked away items that had somehow “He was wearing a black turtleneck and looked
remained out of view. “I would open a drawer Cassidy, a professional organizer, really artsy. He was cute and articulate and he
and things were bursting out,” he said. “Her demonstrates the had good grammar. He wrote in complete sen-
apartment was always neat and clean, but KonMari method of tidying up. tences and had an equal fondness for craft beer.
when she packed, I couldn’t believe the That was sufficient for a first date.”
volume of boxes she had from all the things in her studio.” Brett, Upon meeting, the couple immediately bonded over their
himself, is a self-described minimalist. “I’m kind of frugal,” he passion for good food, drink, and the outdoors which was enough
said. “I don’t buy a lot of stuff.” As a relatively new couple, this to lay the foundation for their relationship. Though Brett’s limited
6 MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORS
skills on the ski slope proved to transformed her life from that
be no match for Cassidy’s ath- point on. “I treated it like my
leticism. “You don’t get down bible,” she said. “I took it very
the mountain as fast when you seriously. I followed it to a T and
tumble,” he said. “I didn’t start did not waver.” Before she knew
skiing until I was in my late 20s. it, garbage bag after garbage
Cassidy was levels and levels bag was filled and designated
ahead of me. But it didn’t prevent for donation. “It was the most
me from going on some of the freeing experience of my life,” she
hills I shouldn’t have. Many ski recalled.
trips out west brought many falls, Cassidy credits being in a new
bangs, and bruises.” marriage along with the sudden
As a kid, Brett played Little loss of her mom early in her adult
League for years, but he more life as the catalysts for her monu-
often occupied his time getting mental purge. “I wanted to make
lost in comic books and JRR sure that I was focusing on the
Tolkien novels. For Cassidy, ath- right things. I knew we wanted to
letics came naturally. She played have a family and I just wanted to
softball, basketball, and tennis make space for that, literally and
throughout her childhood. “I was figuratively. It was completely
always involved in sports,” she scary. It was like going into a
said. “I loved it. I was raised to black hole for a weekend, into the
be competitive so when I went wee hours, but I really wanted to
skiing with Brett it was so refresh- make room for the things I love.”
ing to watch someone ski just Among Cassidy’s ‘loves’ was
because they like being outside. her adopted cat, Pepe, who was
He didn’t have to look good or be a source of comfort after her
good to enjoy it. He would just mother passed away in 2008.
say, ‘You go ahead and buy me a “My mother and I talked every
beer when I get there.’” day, several times a day about nothing and everything. Losing
By August 2012, having attained a perfect blend between her accelerated my gratitude for the special relationships in my
Cassidy’s high-octane drive and Brett’s more mellow demeanor, life and has made letting go of trivial things easier.” So when she
the couple got married. But Cassidy hit an unexpected stumbling moved in with Brett, keeping Pepe was non-negotiable. “Cassidy
block in the process of setting up their happy home. “I felt like I made it known early on that she and her cat were a package deal,”
was living a double life,” she explained. “I’ve always made a clean said Brett.
and beautiful home but seeing Brett kind of react to how much In the years since Cassidy’s “once-in-a-lifetime tidying mara-
stuff I had really made me rethink things. I felt like I wasn’t being thon”, she and Brett have filled that newfound space with their
authentic because beneath the surface everything was stuffed and two little boys, 4-year-old, Conrad, and 1-year-old, DeForest. Last
jammed in drawers. I always felt like I was battling too much stuff.” spring, they made the transition from city to suburb, but their
As Cassidy explained, in the midst of being overwhelmed by a shared love of the outdoors often leads them to their weekend
lifetime’s worth of personal effects, she hit rock bottom. “I felt a house in the Catskills. “We really believe in routine and giving our
disconnect between who I was and who I wanted to be,” she said. kids a place to make memories,” Cassidy shared. “When we get
“I started to feel materialistic and controlled by consumption.” up there and open the car doors it’s like letting dogs off of a leash.
The pivotal point came with her discovery of Marie Kondo’s They just light up and run.”
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Cassidy skydiving with her Brett and Cassidy on
mom on her 60th birthday a cycling trip through
Burgundy before having kids
Cassidy and Pepe, the cat
home for the weekend,” said Brett. “The scenery is gorgeous. I like Cassidy starts by developing a vision with her clients of what
just sitting on the front porch and relaxing.” they would do in their home if it were completely clutter-free
For the Nasellos, relaxing often includes home cooked meals. and they were living their ideal life. Category by category: cloth-
“Brett is a fantastic cook,” shared Cassidy, “and he also makes a ing, books, papers, etc., she helps them learn how to be honest
great cocktail. He likes making seasonal cocktails.” But these days, with themselves about what makes them truly happy. “The goal is
when Cassidy’s not enjoying one of Brett’s carefully crafted liba- to surround yourself with things that give you joy,” she said. “We
tions or hiking with the family, she’s focused on her new business see what’s really special to them. We may display a wedding dress
venture that was inspired by Marie Kondo’s method of declut- in the back of a closet where they can see it or their kid’s artwork
tering. “I left a lucrative corporate career in advertising sales and that they really love versus the stuff they feel obligated to hold on
decided to follow my passion,” she explained. “I’m lucky to have to.”
such a supportive husband. I now get to see the kids more and According to Cassidy, few people live with things that only
also build a business at the same time.” serve their current life. “Most people live with things that are rep-
As a professional organizer, certified in the KonMari method resentative of their past selves and or they own things that are
of organizing, Cassidy works one on one with her clients to help representative of their aspirational selves,” she said. For Cassidy,
them make lasting changes in their life. “I connect with clients in this philosophy has led her to her ideal life. “It can be really
a way that they feel safe opening up their home and their closets meaningful for anyone and everyone, regardless of where you are
to me. My goal when I work with people is so much bigger than in your life, to come to terms with the past, have a vision for the
just helping them clear their space. By the time I’m done working future, and create a home and life that serves you now.”
with them I want them to feel like they have a different lifestyle For helpful tips on tidying up, you can join Cassidy at the main
and a vision of what that looks like. I go a lot deeper than just branch of the Montclair Public Library on Tuesday, January 15th
helping you have a neat junk drawer.” at 6:30pm for her Declutter Your Life workshop. ■
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HOME MAINTENANCE
Tips for a Safer Household
Throughout The Year! CONTRIBUTED BY KB ELECTRIC
N
OW THAT winter is here alarms, they should all be inter-
and its the start of a new connected and beep at once.
year, the KB Electric staff Working alarms “beep”, while low
would like to offer some battery alarms “chirp”. Once a year
tips to help you and your family change the batteries, this is not
remain safe! Just taking a few applicable to hardwired detectors.
moments to check the electric in Once every decade replace your
your household can save you from smoke detectors; in the event the
bigger issues in the future. Your battery has died in a hardwired
home is your sanctuary, your safe detector the whole unit must be
haven! replaced. Smoke detectors should
be located on the ceiling or high
Tip #1: Inspect your panel up on a wall, whereas carbon
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inspections show water entry into placed five feet from the ground.
the electrical panel; chronic moisture and erosion can lead to
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panel, do not touch the panel and contact a licensed electrician. protector for your main panel. This device absorbs spikes
Water may not have contacted or damaged any connections in from fluctuating electrical currents to avoid damage to your
the panel, however, if there is significant erosion present you appliances, electronics, and panel. It is extra protection for your
may need a new panel. main panel and major appliances.
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JANUARY 2019 9
ESTATE PLANNING
Guarantees in Life
and Death
BY SHAWN SALAMON , HALPIN-BITECOLA
FUNERAL HOME, PRE-PLANNING DIRECTOR
A
S MOST OF US are well aware, talking about death is
difficult. Even more difficult, talking about our own
death. The old joke of “the only things in life that are
guaranteed are death and taxes” is really no joke at
all. You know very well that taxes are guaranteed, and we never
forget Tax Day. Of course, we know that the “other thing” is guar-
anteed, but no one really knows when “it” will happen, and no
one likes to talk about it. So I will talk about the things that are that money for (fill in the blank)”…..” Well, that’s what I have life
not guaranteed. insurance for”…. “I can’t afford it”. As a funeral director, I’ve sat
with families that handed me a folder with “Mom’s directions”,
■ I’m not guaranteed to drop my new cell I’ve picked up the phone and been told, “My dad died, and I think
phone, but I have phone insurance. he said he prepaid for his funeral with you guys”. I have sat with
■ I’m not guaranteed to have a fender bender, elderly couples that planned their funerals, and have been there
but I have car insurance. when they did pass away. The main thing that always stands out
to me, is that those that prepared made things so much easier on
■ I’m not guaranteed to have a water damage,
their family members. The main thing was the bill was always paid
but I have flood insurance.
in full, and most times, there were “excess funds” that went back to
■ I’m not guaranteed to miss my flight, but I the family or estate.
have travel insurance. When asked, every funeral home must give you their General
■ I’m not guaranteed to wake up tomorrow, Price List, and that price list changes from time to time, and it’s
but I have life insurance. a rarity that prices ever go down. So one of the benefits of “death
insurance” is to guarantee, or “lock-in”, the funeral home charges.
Thank goodness I have those insurances, because I have There are many reasons people pre-plan and/or pre-fund their
dropped my phone, totaled a car, dealt with a soggy situation, funerals. In some situations, families may need to “spend down”
almost missed a flight, and so far I wake up every day. Barring their funds as they or their loved ones prepare to go onto Medicaid.
any accidents, I will continue to do so, but if I didn’t my family In other cases, people choose payment plan options, like my wife
would be covered financially. and I. Some people have the ability to write a single check, most
On the other side of the coin, if I didn’t wake up, my family also people do not.
knows what to do. I am a funeral director after all. My funeral As a funeral director, I encourage people to have a conversa-
arrangements are simple, yet dignified. More traditional than tion. As an NFDA’s 2017, and 2018, Pursuit of Excellence Award
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10 MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORSLOCAL HISTORY
Kip’s Castle in the 20th Century: From Cults to
County Ownership BY ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, HISTORIAN
Part 1 of Kip’s Castle explored the creation of the castle by one of the smaller windows containing the Worcester family coat
businessman Frederic Kip and his wife, Charlotte. We next of arms (Kip’s mother was a Worcester), along with two brass
explore what happened to Kip’s Castle after it was sold. doorknobs. The cult, which created quite a stir based on their
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beliefs, did not stay in the mansion too long. In 1984, the castle
FTER MRS. KIP’S DEATH in February of 1926, was purchased by the law firm of Schwartz, Tobia, Stanziale
Frederic sold the estate to Signono Munoz, a wealthy Weisert to be used as their law office. They tried to restore parts
Chilean immigrant, who paid $175,000 for the pur- of the interior by removing paint from some of the woodwork but
chase and another $100,000 for renovations. It to this day some remains covered awaiting further restoration.
remained in his family for over forty years. My father recalled Although Verona missed a golden opportunity to purchase
that during the Munoz ownership, my grandfather sent him up such a special and unique place, Essex County was given the
to Crestmont Road to solicit for donations for the Verona Fire opportunity and acquired it in 2007 for the benefit and enjoy-
Department. This was around the time of the Great Depression. ment of its residents. In the past decade, a considerable amount
Dad was just a boy at the time and upon walking up the drive, he of work was done to revitalize the Castle to its original grandeur.
was confronted by two huge Great Danes, which he said looked The purchase price was many times higher than when it was
more like horses. He recalled my grandfather saying to never initially offered to Verona, but with its purchase, the mountain-
let a dog sense when you are afraid, so he grasped a stone in his top will remain green and the legacy of Frederic and Charlotte
hand and made it clear he was determined, and the dogs backed Kip will live on for posterity. ■
off. After reaching the house, he was greeted by Mr. Munoz who
said, “Well, since you got past my dogs, I guess I have to give you
RECENT 5 STAR REVIEW:
a donation.” He did.
“Jen was super helpful, patient, kind,
Around 1972 the property was purchased by Peter Purvis and responsive and supportive throughout
his partner Bert Aster. It was during their ownership in the early the entire process. I truly could not
1980s that the estate was offered to Verona for $360,000. Sadly, have asked for a better experience”
after numerous town meetings and a commitment from Green ★★★★★
Acres to fund half of the purchase price, the town lost an oppor-
tunity of a lifetime. Consequently, the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Cult purchased the place for $500,000 shortly thereafter making
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were removed—I remember seeing them stacked against the
wall in the carriage house horse stalls. They were then sold to an
antique dealer in Montclair. I fortunately managed to acquire
JANUARY 2019 11LIBRARY CORNER
19 Reasons to Visit
Montclair Public
Library in 2019
CONTRIBUTED BY JILL DEMARCO
11. Learn a Language. We offer Rosetta Stone as well as
Mango Languages to help you learn a number of different
2019 is here and Montclair Public Library is languages.
better than ever before! In honor of the new 12. Free Digital Magazines. Using our RBDigital app, you can
year, we are giving you 19 reasons to love MPL. access a wide variety of magazines including Better Homes and
Gardens and Time magazine.
1. eBooks and eAudiobooks. MPL has three amazing apps 13. Local Author section. Local authors are important to
to read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks: OverDrive, Libby, and MPL, which is why we have a special section on our second floor
hoopla. All three can be accessed through a mobile device or dedicated to their writings.
tablet and be read or listened to on the go. 14. Don Miller MLK Mural. Thanks to the Miller Family and
2. Streaming Movies. With your library card you can stream the Rotary Club of Montclair, a copy of Don Miller’s The Martin
movies through the Kanopy or hoopla apps. Luther King Freedom Mural at the Martin Luther King, Jr.
3. Adult School Department. Our Adult School offers a wide Memorial Library in Washington, DC. is permanently installed
range of classes. From ballroom dancing to small business mar- at MPL. It serves as a tribute and learning tool for this important
keting, there’s a class to fit everyone’s interest. legacy of American history and Montclair history.
4. Storytimes. Our Youth Services Department offers multiple 15. Home Assisted Services or H.A.S. Community
storytimes a week for all different ages! members who are unable to get to the library on their own can
5. Museum Pass Program. We offer free museum passes to still get their books delivered through our H.A.S. program! Books
over 15 museums including the Museum of Modern Art and We
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out the year in our auditorium or outside on our plaza. Some writers, local heroes, and Dr.
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and ankle
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New Year,
New You:
How to
Live Well
BY CHELSEA SCOTT
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EW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS are positive tools to lead a higher quality of life, with “living life to the fullest” being at the
us toward living a better and healthier life. Popular top of most lists (Money.com). If you’re excited by this new reso-
goals made this time of year include being health- lution trend too, here are a few ways to “live well” in 2019.
ier and losing weight, which is evident by the swell in
January gym memberships. Others say making more money is ■ IMAGINE THE PERFECT DAY
high on their list for the new year. Interestingly, Americans’ reso- What does the perfect day look like to you? For may of us, it
lutions in recent years have trended more toward committing to includes a mixture of productivity and free time. If you have an
idea in mind of what makes you happy and what your ideal day
looks like, it becomes more likely you will seek those things out
more regularly.
“Bringing Neighbors Together”
Montclair
■ MAKE CONNECTIONS
Living well has much to do with the people we surround our-
selves with. Beyond spending time with friends and family, take
Neighbors a moment to seek out a neighbor or someone in your commu-
nity. You can never have too many friends.
A community magazine serving the residents of Montclair and Upper Montclair A community magazine serving the residents of Montclair and Upper Montclair ■ SET ASIDE QUIET TIME
MontclairNeighbors
JUNE 2018
MontclairNeighbors
FEBRUARY 2018
Whether it’s 20 minutes of yoga in the morning, a moment of
meditation before you fall asleep at night or listening to relaxing
music as you wind down, quiet time is important. Use this daily
time to think about the day and what you are grateful for.
■ LOVE PEOPLE (AND YOURSELF!) AS THEY ARE
This is tough. It’s human nature to want to change people. Our
Mendi and spouses and children, especially. The more we love and accept
Keith Obadike
Sounding Off About people for who they are now and stop waiting for them to
Emily and Joey Art and Family
Reimagining Life and Family,
One Ingredient at a Time
change, the happier we will be. This is known as unconditional
love, and it’s incredibly empowering to give and receive it.
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■ BECOME A MINIMALIST
YOUR BUSINESS CAN BRING THE Or at least live more minimally. Getting rid of clutter can be
COMMUNITY TOGETHER EVERY MONTH extremely difficult, but it’s a good place to start. Do one room
IN MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE a month so you don’t get overwhelmed. Sort out things you
haven’t used or worn for six months and donate them. For those
of us who are visual people, removing clutter can help make us
for advertising options contact: feel more relaxed. Donate everything that is in good condition. ■
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WED., JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 3 S. Mountain Avenue knit, crochet, or other fiber arts eAudiobooks, videos, or music? Or
30 Join us for informal 30-minute and crafts projects and work on do you need help with your tablet
Every Wednesday gallery talks that provide an them in the library café. All ages or smartphone? eLibrary support
in-depth examination of one or welcome. drop-ins are back at the Edgemont
Movie Matinee two works of art on view in the Please note that formal instruction House! Bring your Montclair
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Auditorium
educators and docents. is not required, but feel free to Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Time: 2pm RSVP to our Facebook event for Cost: Free
Main Library Auditorium
Cost: Free with museum updates and reminders. Sit & www.montclairlibrary.org
On Wednesdays at 2 pm,
admission/Free for members Stitch does not meet on days that
Montclair Public Library hosts
www.montclairartmuseum.org the library is closed or closes early. THURS., JANUARY 10
The Every Wednesday Matinee, a
Time: 6 - 7:45pm Vision Board Party with
classic film series presented in its
MON., JANUARY 7 Cost: Free
auditorium. In January 2019, we
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Enjoying Life Fully
will be watching movies based on Monday Morning Yoga @Montclair Public Library -
true crimes. @Van Vleck House & Gardens Conference Room
Time: 2 - 4pm 21 Van Vleck Street WED., JANUARY 9, 23 50 South Fullerton Avenue
Cost: Free Begin your week with mindful Art in the Afternoon Create your unique vision of what
www.montclairlibrary.org Vinyasa yoga in the living room of @Montclair Art Museum you desire to achieve and manifest
the Van Vleck House overlooking 3 S. Mountain Avenue in the year ahead through visual
FRI., JANUARY 4 the courtyard garden. Taking MAM invites area seniors to the representation. The vision board
inspiration from the magnificent Museum for an artistic social becomes a reflection of achievable
MAM Free Student and natural beauty around us, we outing every second and fourth dreams, activating a consistent
Senior Friday flow between postures at a slow Wednesday of the month. Art consciousness and motivation to
@Montclair Art Museum to moderate pace, focusing on in the Afternoon is offered in align choices, focus, energies, and
3 S. Mountain Avenue building strength in body and partnership with the Montclair actions with desired life. Imagine
General admission to the museum mind. This class welcomes Institute for Lifelong Learning a fun-filled time as you think and
is free of charge for students and all levels from beginner to (MILL), an initiative of Lifelong dream out loud about what’s most
seniors (age 65+) with valid ID experienced yogis. Bring your own Montclair funded by the important to you! All supplies are
the first Friday of every month mat. Instructor: Jennifer Hondru- Partners for Health Foundation. provided – just bring your vision!
12–5 p.m. We also welcome Celestin. Advance RSVP preferred. Please Space is limited and registration is
special needs groups with free To register: Email education@ register online or email tours@ required.
admission on the first Friday of the vanvleck.org or call 973-744-4752 montclairartmuseum.org Time: 6 - 9pm
month. Please contact Benedetta ext. 3. Time: 2 - 3:30pm Cost: Free
Balsimelli, Education Coordinator, Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am Cost: Free www.montclairlibrary.org
at tours@montclairartmuseum.org Cost: $25 per class/$20 per class www.montclairartmuseum.org
or 973-259-5136 to coordinate your for Friends of Van Vleck
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THURS., JANUARY 10
www.vanvleck.org THURS., JANUARY 10 AND 24
Time: Noon - 5pm Open Book Club:
Cost: Free
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MON., JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28 ins @ the Edgemont
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Open Mind event with Alex ALS within our lifetime. There Music & More Concert Time: 3pm
Wagner later in January. will also be a special tribute round Cost: $15
Registration is required. celebrating the 50th Anniversary
Series Event http://www.montclairorchestra.
@Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Cost: Free very limited number of $75 VIP
Join us for our January concert in
www.montclairlibrary.org tickets available that include pre- MON., JANUARY 14
the living room at the Van Vleck
show meet and greet and reserved Monday Morning Yoga
House, featuring the Gospel Choir
FRI., JANUARY 11 seating. @Van Vleck House & Gardens
from the First Baptist Church of
Outpost in the Burbs: Time: Doors open 7:30pm/Show 21 Van Vleck Street
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“Songwriters Stripped: Cost: $35 in advance/$40 day of
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The Light of Day Foundation FEBRUARY 23) SUN., JANUARY 13 flow between postures at a slow
brings you “Songwriters Stripped”
Studio Montclair pres- to moderate pace, focusing on
with Willie Nile, James Maddock, The Montclair building strength in body and
Jeffrey Gaines, Williams Honor, ents “Good Works” Orchestra: Children’s
@ Studio Montclair’s Gallery mind. This class welcomes
and Joe D’Urso. It’s an evening Concert
127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair all levels from beginner to
of songs performed “up close @Central Presbyterian Church,
The exhibit “Good Works” is com- experienced yogis. Bring your own
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range of visual media by Studio Celestin.
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Montclair member volunteers, To register: Email education@
stripped down to their song, Concert returns as part of the full
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their voice, their story, and their orchestra season! The Montclair
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afternoon, which includes a SUN., JANUARY 20
January 2019
gallery tour and studio art project. Sitar Concert with
New themes and projects each
Cosmic Brotherhood
month. Children are divided into
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Auditorium
Time: Noon - 2pm
50 South Fullerton Avenue
Cost: $12 per child/$6 family-level
Enjoy a free sitar concert at MPL
members and above
by Cosmic Brotherhood! This
TUES., JANUARY 15 This presentation will share www.montclairartmuseum.org
Montclair-based group blends
Declutter Your Life information from Dr. Kenneth sitar with improvisational rock,
Silvestri’s new book, A Wider JANUARY 18 (19, 20, 24, 25, psychedelia, and experimental
@Montclair Public Library Café
50 South Fullerton Avenue Lens and a discussion of skills and 26, 27, 31, FEBRUARY 1, 2) music. Registration is
Learn to tidy up for life using the suggestions relevant to developing Some Girl(s) recommended. All ages welcome.
Japanese KonMari Method made a mindfulness process to live a @Studio Playhouse Time: 3 - 4:15pm
famous by Marie Kondo. Certified healthy lifestyle using a systemic 14 Alvin Place, Montclair Cost: Free
personal organizer in the KonMari framework. Participants will learn Some Girl(s) By Neil LaBute and www.montclairlibrary.org
Method, Cassidy Nasello, will the basis of having a Wider Lens Directed by Amy Fox -- A soon-
arm you with the steps needed to enhance perspective, develop to-be-married writer, feeling SUN., JANUARY 20
to change the way you feel about an understanding of the workings guilty about past relationship Eyewitness to African
your home and the things in it. of the nervous system, mind/body transgressions, embarks on a
connections, stress management, cross-country trip to ostensibly
American History Tour
Registration is required. @The Crane House and Historic
Time: 6:30 - 8pm strategies to stay in the present make amends. As he revisits the
YWCA
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110 Orange Road
www.montclairlibrary.org environments to celebrate well- story takes on a darker edge that’s,
Explore 200 years of Black history
being. Registration is required. at the same time, loathsome,
in Montclair and New Jersey
WED., JANUARY 16 Time: 6:30 - 8pm deliciously evil, and funny. New
through rare first-hand accounts,
Cost: Free York Magazine said, “Some Girl(s)
A Wider Lens: How www.montclairlibrary.org follows the Neil LaBute recipe—
primary and secondary source
to See Your Life documents. Artifacts include
bad behavior with a twist, served
a bill of sale for an enslaved
Differently: with THURS., JANUARY 17 ice cold—to a fault.”
person in the household, an
Kenneth Silvestri Home School Day Time: 8pm - Thursdays, Fridays,
1800s newspaper, an 1840s New
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