Clinton Township Newsletter

2 4 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 9 www.CLINTONTWPNEWSLETTER.com Exhibitions Through April 28: Ruth Marshall: Knitting the Endangered; Kay Kenny: A Poetic Tribute to the Rural Night. Through March 3: Catherine Suttle: Spaces and Structures. Young Artists Showcase: An exhibition featuring the talents of local students in the Hunterdon County Area. February 2 – Opening Reception for Patrick McGaheran School, Round Valley School and Clinton Township Middle School students. February 16 – Opening Reception for Kingwood Township School, Voorhees High School and Frenchtown Public School students. Events Pop-Up Dinner: Saturday, February 2 at 6:00 pm. Presented by 15 Landsdowne Catering. HAM It Up! Sunday, February 10, 1:00 to 4:00 pm: Our sixth annual FREE community event featuring family-fun art projects, origami, a balloon artist and more. Sponsored by Flavorganics. Classes and Workshops Classes for adults, teens and children. Highlights include: Drawing: Pastels, Charcoal, Pencil with Lena Shiffman, Sunday, February 17. A one-day workshop introduces and builds upon fundamental drawing concepts. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Drawing and Painting Animals & Landscapes with Andrea Gianchiglia. Three Mondays starting February 25. Learn to draw life-like animal portraits focusing on proportions, color theory, and textures Gallery Hours: Tues.- Sun., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:00 am–5:00 pm Admission: $7 per person, Members Free, NARM Members Free Seniors/Military/Students: $5 Children 12 and under FREE! such as fur and feathers. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Design, Sculpt, Build, Five Thursdays starting February 28. This after school class, for children ages 8 to 12, focuses on creating cool two- and three- dimensional art. For more information on exhibitions, events and classes, please visit: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org or call: 908.735.8415. F E B R U A R Y A T E M B R A C E W I N T E R : By: Tracy Billings, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group LesMills and TRX Instructor Your New Year's Resolution is now a month old. The excitement over new workout clothes and top of the line sneakers is starting to fade. A few of your new "gym friends' have disappeared and you are packing up your goals faster than your holiday decorations. Welcome to February! February is the month where all your year-end planning ends up on the couch or in front of the fireplace. We have choices, fight the climate or join it. If you are not a natural born gym rat, chances are you will lose interest in your daily routine. So, my suggestion is taking it to the great outdoors. Cold weather workouts are excellent for the mind and body, they are proven to boost metabolism and improve mood. There are ample choices for a winter workout. Some of the more challenging ones are cross-country skiing that improves core stabilization and works both upper and lower body. Ice skating provides a tremendous benefit to the glutes and quadriceps. Snow shoeing, besides being fun, provides cardio stamina. If those choices seem too extreme, consider a winter hike, being sure to add in a few hills. A winter bike ride can be exhilarating. You can also hit any local park that has a workout circuit and challenge yourself to an outdoor HITT routine. Whatever you choose, make it fun and use it along with your gym routine to help you feel successful. When exercising outdoors, always use precaution. Dress properly for the temperature. Stay well hydrated making sure you consume enough fluid before heading outside to exercise. Bring water along with you for your workout and be sure to rehydrate when you return indoors. Watch for any changes in your skin to avoid frost nip. Early signs of frost nip include changes in the skin (red, blue, white or waxy). Remember, YOU set your goals for a healthier you in 2019, keep inventing new ways to keep them interesting. Your mind and body will thank you in 2020! 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 Lambertville: 333 North Main Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 T h e H u n t e r d o n H o s p i c e Y o u t h A r t Bereavement Program is for children ages k i n d e r g a r t e n t h r o u g h 1 2 t h g r a d e w h o h a v e experienced the loss of a loved one. This 12-week series will be held every Thursday evening beginning February 7 through May 2 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm at the Senior Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Building 1 (off Route 31 S) in Flemington. The fee for the program is $75 per family. The Hospice Youth Art Bereavement Program is sensitive to the differences of a child's response to death and loss. Children use the creative medium of art to explore and express their grief and focuses on teaching children healthy coping skills in dealing with their grief. Since art therapy does not necessarily rely on verbal communication, a child who is shy or not able to articulate their feelings can work through their grief by using art. Children are assigned to groups based on their developmental age. Being with peers who have had similar experiences normalizes the grief process. Through this interaction children learn to empathize with others, which can give them insight into their own pain. Listening and observing other children's expressions of grief may also help them openly express their own feelings. While children are involved in the art program, parents are encouraged to attend a special parents' bereavement support group to help them cope with their grief. In addition, the group helps parents learn about their child's perception of loss, as well as interventions for coping with their own grief. So often in our society, those who are suffering after a loss have very little support. This program helps children by providing art therapy projects and by giving them the opportunity to talk about their feelings. h u N T E R D o N h o S P I C E y o u T h A R T B E R E AV E M E N T P R o G R A M : h E A l I N G C h I l D R E N T h R o u G h A R T • To help youth realize that there are many feelings associated with grieving, and that it is acceptable to express those feelings. • To allow youth to feel comfortable in a safe environment where they can talk about their feelings. • To encourage youth to experience some of their memoriesof their loved one in a positive way. • To help youth to create a positive self-image. • To give youth various methods to use in order to help them cope when they are feeling down or confused. • To encourage youth to communicate their thoughts and feelings to the important people in their lives. • To help youth recognize that living goes on despite the grief caused by death. Goals of Youth Art Bereavement Program: Trained counselors conduct all sessions and the program is coordinated by Diane Gilbert, LCSW. To register or for more information, call: 908.788.6600 between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

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