New Jersey Stage Issue 58 | Page 74

Some mamas have no maternal instinct. Still they manage to rise above it all. And even though the odds are stacked against them, they realize they cannot do it all. Those mamas hold their heads up proud and tall and they forgive themselves every time they fall.” — “Maternal Instinct” Her daughter was not on the Kansas record due to timing and with Sheli trying something dif- ferent with a full band approach and rock sound. But she’s not only glad to have her on this release, she’s the glue behind it. “It’s not only going back to the roots of the kind of music I per- form, but I could not have done this record without her because it wouldn’t have been the same and wouldn’t have been the same ex- perience for me,” added Monac- chio. “It also wouldn’t have been the same outcome.” w The mission of Sheli’s non profit organization, Caring Connections of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is to provide education to seniors (over 65) and their families as well as lend support to those professionals that provide them with healthcare and other services. It is a nonprofit network that connects healthcare professionals who serve the aging community. Members meet monthly to network and share information. There are over 500 members and an approved Speakers Bureau consisting of many speakers with topics to educate seniors throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The organization takes great pride in connecting professionals with events, services, health fairs, job opportunities and many other re- sources for their clients, patients and residents. NJ STAGE - ISSUE 58 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 74