Clinton Township Newsletter

8 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 9 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com i n 2 0 1 9 , r e t h i n K a n d r e f r a m e y o u r n e w y e a r ' S r e S o l u t i o n S ! Along with singing "Auld Lang Syne" at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. However, while choosing a resolution can be easy, sticking to them is hard. A YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. Many (71 percent) tried, but stated that they fell short of their goals, while 40 percent confessed that gave up within the first few months, even weeks, of the New Year! While there is no "right way" to keep a resolution, the Hunterdon County YMCA is encouraging community members to give their New Year's resolutions a boost by: Start small. Break those big resolutions into small, achievable goals. "'Getting healthy' is too broad so reframe that big resolution into smaller, more manageable goals. Instead of cutting chocolate out of your diet for good, vow to only have it a few times a week. Or trade your two sodas a day for one soda and a glass of water. Take it one step at a time. Trying to change too many habits at once can easily lead to frustration. Instead of a New Year's resolution, make a new month resolution. Focus on that one change for the month and add another (small) change when the new month rolls around. Keep the faith. Don't get discouraged by setbacks. Even though you may experience some missteps throughout the day—or even the week—that doesn't mean you have to give up. Bad habits aren't created in a week, so try as you might, you can't change them in a week either. It's all about attitude. It's important to think about what you're gaining from a resolution rather than what you're missing. This can make a resolution feel more positive, and therefore more achievable. For example, you may want to limit your screen time in 2019, but that can be more manageable if you replace it with something positive like volunteering or setting special time aside for family. Talk it out. It's easier to stick to your resolutions if you have a partner or friend working toward similar goals. Team up with someone to set your 2019 goals and help each other establish a game plan dedicated to achieving them. Set specific check-ins to help each other out of slumps and to cheer each other during the high points. Learn how the Hunterdon County YMCA can help you meet your goals in 2019. Stop by to take a tour of the facilities. And, attend a free Open House on January 5 at the Deer Path Branch, 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, which will include activities for all ages and a Camp Reunion. On January 6 visit the Round Valley Branch, 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale, for fun activities and tours of the Y Child Learning Center. Both days will include membership and camp special offers. For more information go to www. hcycma.org. HUNTERDON COUNTY YMCA OPEN HOUSE January 5 - Deer Path Branch January 6 - Round Valley Branch FREE EVENTS! Join Us & Bring A Friend Learn More at www.hcymca.org/openhouse Membership & Camp Special Offers! F I r S T F r I d a y O p E N M I c O F h u N T E r d O N i S o n J a n u a r y 4 – m u S i C , C o m e d y , S t o r y t e l l i n G a n d m o r e ! That's First Friday Open Mic of Hunterdon's Live Entertainment performed by local artists! January's Open Mic features local jazz ensemble "ACE"! Show time for First Friday Open Mic of Hunterdon on Friday, January 4 is from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall, 2 Race Street in Pittstown. Family friendly performers of all ages are welcome to walk-in to register and perform! If you have questions or if you'd like to be a future featured artist, email: FirstFridayOfHunterdon@ gmail.com. Audience members are welcome to enjoy a night of live performances and support local artists! Refreshments generously provided by our sponsors Sweet Melissa's Patisserie, Black River Roasters and ShopRite of Hunterdon! We hope to see you there! "Forget not the past. The past prepares us for the present. The present equips us for the future." ~ Lailah Giy Akita H u n t e r d o n P r e P a r a t o r y S c H o o l Hunterdon Preparatory School is a private, not-for-profit day school serving students between the ages of 12 through 21 from over 45 school districts and 9 counties in New Jersey. Our students are complex learners who benefit from individualized instruction and social support experiences that enable them to discover their abilities and talents. At Hunterdon Prep we believe that by working together we can create a community that can meet everyone's needs. There are many ways to support The Hunterdon Preparatory school and we value any and all gifts. Hunterdon Prep is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization and your gifts are fully tax deductible. Gifts to the Education Enrichment Fund can be made at any time and are appreciated year round. Visit: www.HunterdonPrep.org for more information! Call Vicki Tuschak! www.bhhsnj.com/vicki.tuschak vtuschak@yahoo.com office: 908.735.9700 cell: 908.334.2164 Your Clinton Township and Beaver Brook Expert! And YES... I live in Beaver Brook! NEW YEAR, NEW HOME!

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