SOMA Living November 2023

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FACES IN THE CROWD

JESPY Models Shined in South Orange Downtown Fashion Show

JESPY House, which is a nonprofit organization that provides services and programs to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, participated in the second annual fashion show sponsored by South Orange Downtown.

Publisher: Michael E. Goldberg

Editor: Karen L. Driggs

Director of Human Resources: Fudge P. Goldberg

Advertising Sales Michael E. Goldberg I 973.271.4306 somalivingmagazine@gmail.com Contributors: Cathy Roma, Dr. Stephen Levine, Gary T. Jones, Dr. Daniel Roig, Victor Delapa, Natalie Farrell, Doug Huebner, Kate Dawson, Jill Cohen, Yoni Kreger, Julie Perlow-Greene, Rebecca Kirkwood, Lee Seidenberg, Mary Ann Hamburger, John Brennan, Nancy Gagnier

The event was held in Spiotta Park and celebrated October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The show featured nine JESPY clients who wore fashionable clothes from Sadie’s clothing boutique. Yoni Kreger hair salon provided hair styling and refreshments were made available by 3 Daughters Baking Company and Miti Miti Latin Street Food. All four businesses employ JESPY clients.

PETS OF THE MONTH Sponsored by Jennifer McManus Real Estate

Design by: GRANDSTAND DESIGN

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Introducing Jake and Junior, our adorable Golden Retrievers! Jake, 10.5 years old, has been with us for eight years after being given up by a breeder in Wisconsin. Junior, 1.5 years old, joined our family recent ly. Jake is calm and enjoys long walks, while Junior is full of energy and loves to play. These lovable pups attract attention wherever they go due to their size and resem blance. They bring immense joy to our lives as cherished members of our family.

Family Photography by: LIVE LOVE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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