Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 9 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m LEARNING HAPPENS HERE CHILD LEARNING CENTER HUNTERDON COUNTY YMCA 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale A GREAT PLACE TO GROW! Infants, Toddlers & Preschool www.hcymca.org • 908-236-0055 New Preschool Classroom Opening in September Spaces Filling Quickly! This gem of a store holds treasures galore! d o n ' t M i s s t H i s b i g b a n d J a z z e v e n t ! Lamington Presbyterian Church presents its annual Big Band Jazz Event, featuring the fabulous 18 piece swing jazz band "Reeds, Rhythm, and All That Brass" on Saturday, September 28, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, beer, wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres! Admission is $50 per person. Tickets available in advance and at the door. Lamington Presbyterian Church | 355 Lamington Road, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 | 908.572.7013. For more information and to purchase tickets online please visit: www.LamingtonBigBand. com. We hope to see you there! H u n t e R d o n C o u n t y y M C a C H i l d l e a R n i n g C e n t e R a d d s n e w p R e s C H o o l C l a s s R o o M , o p e n i n g t H i s s e p t e M b e R ! The Hunterdon County YMCA Child Learning Center in Clinton Township provides child care and education programs for infants, ages 6 weeks and over, through Pre-K. A new preschool classroom is currently under construction and will be open in September, providing the opportunity for more children to attend the school. "We are excited about our expanded space. We are proud of our programs and welcome the opportunity to share our commitment to high standards with more families in Hunterdon County," said Michael Reisman, Director of Early Childhood Education. "It also allows us the flexibility to partner with local school districts in NJ Pre-K expansion when the time comes." The Hunterdon County YMCA Child Learning Center has been providing quality programs to the community for 20 years, offering well- planned, learning rich experiences for young children in a supportive and nurturing environment. Children are given the opportunity to grow socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally through a stimulating play-based approach to learning. Our nationally recognized Creative Curriculum supports the New Jersey Department of Education Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards in preparing children for future school experiences and academic learning. In 2018, the Child Learning Center received a 3-star rating for their successful completion of the rigorous, research-based Grow NJ Kids quality rating program, demonstrating its commitment to quality and on-going improvement. Grow NJ Kids is New Jersey's Quality Rating and Improvement System. It offers child care and early learning programs access to training, professional development, staff scholarships for continuing education and targeted technical assistance. Professional raters visit the program to review quality standards and then program participants receive ratings by meeting an extensive list of quality benchmarks. To learn more about the Child Learning Center visit www.HCYMCA. org/child-learning-center. For questions or to enroll, contact Karin Smith, ksmith@hcymca.org, 908.483.4624. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants. D i D Y O u K n O w s e p t e M b e R i s n a t i o n a l s Q u a R e d a n C e M o n t H ? The Hunterdon Flutterwheels invite you to celebrate at a Dance Party Open House on Sunday, September 8, from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Lodge at Echo Hill Park at 43 Lilac Drive in Flemington. Spend an enjoyable afternoon discovering how square dancing offers the perfect blend of physical activity, mental stimulation and social interaction. Get in your steps while dancing to music ranging from country to pop, laugh, and enjoy the refreshments. Dare to dance square with the Hunterdon Flutterwheels on Sunday, September 8 . No experience or partner is necessary. For more information, call 908-458-6387 or visit www.hunterdonflutterwheels.nnjsda.org or facebook.com/hunterdonflutterwheels. Can't make it on September 8? Come out to the Lodge at Echo Hill Park for a preview at our first lesson night on Tuesday, September 10, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm! The Hunterdon Flutterwheels is an affiliated group of the Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation.

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