Clinton Township Newsletter

1 2 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 9 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com • Before-School Programs • After-School Programs • Kindergarten Wrap-Around • Holiday Full-Day Programs • Vacation Full-Day Programs • Vacation Full-Day Programs • Summer Camps • Clubs • Special Enrichments • Special Events www.beaverbrookspa.com 1465 Route 31 South,Annandale, NJ 08801 908.735.5001 treatment for the mind, body & soul Wishes You a Very HAPPY NEW YEAR! Celebrate the New Year with a NEW YOU... Our relaxing spa offers massages, facials and waxing a C o l d f r i d a y m o r n i n G i n 1 8 9 4 m a K e S h i S t o r y i n n J ! h a P P y 1 2 5 y e a r S ! Traveling by train, trolley or carriage before daybreak, approximately 150 women met in Union Hall, Orange, NJ to elect their first President and prepare the organization's Constitution! This was the birth of the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs (NJSFWC), the NJ Chapter of the national organization, General Federation of Women's Clubs. The Woman's Club of Tewksbury Township is the local affiliate. Happy Birthday NJSFWC! Here's to 125 years and a list of the most noted accomplishments: • Founding the NJ College for Women in 1918, now Douglass residential College in New Brunswick • Rallying to protect the magnificent, historic Palisades from destruction by quarrying in the 1800's and again in 2014, protecting its view shed from developers • Sponsoring an annual Girls Career Institute, which provides a three-day mini college experience • Hosting the annual state-wide 4th and 5th graders spelling bee The Woman's Club of Tewksbury (WCTT) will be celebrating the NJSFWC's 125th birthday at their General Meeting on Tuesday, February 5 at 11 am with a special speaker from the NJSFWC. WCTT's meeting begins at 9:30 at the Oldwick Manor, behind the Oldwick Firehouse. All are welcome to attend. WCTT Oldwick Manor tewksburywomansclub.org PO Box 407 163 Oldwick Rd. 908.509.1855 Oldwick, NJ 08858 Oldwick, NJ 08858 C a S a S h a w a n n o u n C e S i n f o r m a t i o n S e S S i o n S f o r J a n u a r y Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) has announced Information Sessions in January for individuals in our community who are interested in learning more about becoming a CASA volunteer advocate. "Every month we hold three to four information sessions for members of our community and individuals who want to learn more about what it takes to become a CASA," said Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA SHaW. "It's a great way to learn more about what we do and how people can help," Heisler said. Attending an Information Session is required for anyone interested in applying to become a CASA. Below are the dates, times and locations for the upcoming CASA SHaW information sessions scheduled for January: · Tuesday, January 8 - 5:30 pm at the PeopleCare Center in Bridgewater, NJ (120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807) · Wednesday, January 16 - 5:30 pm at the CASA SHaW office in Washington, NJ (150 Boulevard, Suite 1, Washington, NJ 07882) · Wednesday, January 23 - Noon at the PeopleCare Center in Bridgewater, NJ (120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807) If any member of our community is interested in attending one of these information sessions, registration is required. Please contact our Volunteer Trainer, Karen Cassano, at karen@casashaw.org or by phone at 908-689-5515 if you plan to attend on either date. CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers to "Speak Up for a Child" removed from home due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one-on-one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. To find a local CASA program in your county, visit www.CASAofNJ.org. "Each age has deemed the new-born year The fiest time for festal cheer." ~ Sir Walter Sco

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