Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com t h e I m p o r ta n C e o F b a l a n C e F o r a l l a g e S By: Devin Conlon, Kinesiology BS from Temple University When you hear the word balance, what comes to mind? Unsteadiness? Older age? Injury? All of these relate to balance in their own way. Balance is a topic of health and fitness that I believe is not talked about enough. Working with the older adult population, I see balance problems every day because of a variety of reasons and the main ones being the ones listed above. Balance is a type of exercise that requires a lot of patience. The key in training your balance is being unsteady in the process. I always tell my clients that if they are not shaky while training balance than they are not training their balance correctly. Balance also requires strength. Having good balance means that your muscles are strong. It is important for people of all ages to not neglect their balance training and add some weights into their routine during the balance exercise to optimize their training session. One fast fact that I love about balance is that your big toe plays hardly any role in balance, you could be without your big toe and still stand on that foot and be steady (assuming you were steady to begin with). Pretty amazing! Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and enjoy a one day complimentary guest pass on us! (Please note: This offer is limited to one visit per guest, per month). h u n t e r d o n h e a l t h a n d W e l l n e S S C e n t e r l o C a t I o n S : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 NEW! Lambertville: 333 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 Oriental Rug Specialist Since 1934 Sale & Service of Oriental Rugs & Carpets • Expert Hand Washing Process • Repair & Restoration Services • Fully Insured Service • Pick-Up of Your Rugs Incoming Orders Only g o o d n e W S h o m e F o r W o m e n ' S 1 5 t h a n n u a l h a r v e S t F e S t I v a l & C r a F t F a I r I S S e p t e m b e r 8 – v e n d o r S n e e d e d ! The Good News Home for Women is currently seeking vendors welcome to advertise their business as well as sell crafts and other merchandise to attendees at our 15th Annual Harvest Festival & Craft Fair. The festival will be taking place on Saturday, September 8 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Good News Home for Women grounds, located at 33 Bartles Corner Road in Flemington. The Harvest Festival will feature fun activities for the entire family including face painting, music, games, prizes and refreshments. Officers from the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office will be present and making identification cards for children through their Child Ident-A-Kid Program. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Good News Home, a nonprofit short and long-term residential treatment facility for women with chemical dependencies. Located on a farmstead, the "Home" provides its residents a spiritually based, comprehensive recovery program regardless of race, religion or the ability to pay. Each vendor setup will cost $45 which includes a table and chairs. For information and registration forms please call Dawn Davidson at: 908) 806.7913, ext. 323 or email: dawn@goodnewshome.org. You may also visit our website at: www.GoodNewsHome.org for more information on our event and volunteer opportunities. We welcome you to join us for an afternoon of fun and unification of our community and we thank you in advance for registering! The Hunterdon Art Museum | 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton For more information on all HAM events, please visit: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org or call 908.735.8415. T h e H u n t e r d o n A r t M u s e u m p r e s e n t s c h a n g i n g exhibitions of contemporary art, craft and design in a 19th century stone mill listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1952, the Museum showcases works by internationally recognized and emerging contemporary artists. It also offers a dynamic schedule of art classes and workshops for children and adults, and a popular summer camp program. September Events at the Hunterdon Art Museum Saturday, September 15 (start date), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Three-Day Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop at the Toshiko Takaezu Studio in Pittstown. Students will get inspired working in the studio of one of the 20th century's most influential ceramic artists. Sunday, September 23, 3 to 5 pm: Opening Reception for "Lace not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art from Lacemaking Techniques," will include talks by artists, live music, food trucks and a special lighting of the show's outdoor installation the Urchins at dusk. HAM will also celebrate the Gallery Hours: Tues.- Sun., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Suggested Admission: $5 per person Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:00 am–5:00 pm Suggested Admission: Members Free, NARM Members Free Adults $5, Seniors/Military $4 Children 12 and under free opening of "Walter Chandoha: A Lifetime of Photography" and the Members Exhibition. Monday, September 2 4 : F a l l c l a s s e s begin for adults and children. The full list of classes can be viewed on our website. C r a F t I n g a t F a I t h W e S l e y a n C h u r C h Faith Chapel Wesleyan Church is inviting interested guests to join in once a month for crafting. Riverside Crafting promotes fun and fellowship! Enjoy the company of others and work on your favorite craft or hobby (sewing, needle work, hand work, rug-hooking, painting, scrap-booking, cards-making, models, drawing, coloring, beading, etc.). We provide the space, you bring your own projects and supplies. Laughter, fun and shared accomplishment! Provided: Table, extension cords, ironing board and iron. Refreshments provided: coffee, tea, water. Lunch: bring your own lunch and bring a snack to share. When: third Saturday of the month, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (with some exceptions, please email or call). Visit: www.FaithChapelNJ.com for more info.

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