Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 0 February Exhibitions and Events • Through April 19: Explorations in Felt: Gloria Ortiz Hernàndez & Lorraine Kisly: Art + Design. • Through March 1: Emily Squires Levine: Embracing Color/ Polymer Clay. Young Artists Showcase: An exhibition featuring the talents of local students in the Hunterdon County Area. February 1 – Opening reception for Francis Desmares School, Barley Sheaf School, Copper Hill School students. February 15 – Opening reception for Kingwood Township School, Voorhees High School and Milford Public School students. Free Event: HAM It Up! Sunday, February 9, 1:00 to 4:00 pm: Our 7th annual free community event featuring family-fun art projects, origami, face painting and more! Sponsored by Flavorganics. Classes and Workshops in February Visiting Artists Workshops: Classes for adults, teens and children. Highlights include: Felted Animal Portraits with Katherine McClelland, Saturday & Sunday, February 15 and 16. A two-day workshop which teaches needle and wet felting techniques to create unique animal portraits. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Intro to Polymer Clay with Emily Squires Levine. Sunday, February 23. Join exhibiting artist Emily Squires Levine to learn the basics of polymer clay, a versatile non-earthen clay that's vibrant and simple to use. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. To register, and for more information on exhibitions, events and classes, please visit: HunterdonArtMuseum.org or call: 908.735.8415. 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! W h a t ' s l o V e G o t t o d o W i t h . . . h e a l t h a n d W e l l n e s s ? By: Mary Venettone – B.S. in Health / Physical Education & Recreation Since February is the month for Valentines, some may wonder if cardio is the only way to a healthy heart. Haven't you ever wondered how much our happiness and well-being is connected to our being connected? Actually it turns out, a whole lot! We all know that heart health is important, so we exercise, watch what we eat, maybe even practice mindfulness. But there's another aspect to healthy hearts that we may not always practice, it is just as important to our health – love. In this case, it's not about romantic love – or at least not entirely. Love in its many forms, from the familiarity of good friends to the love of long-term relationships can help heart health. Spending time with loved ones – family and friends alike - can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and may even improve our cardiovascular health. We look to others to fill us with love and affection, and yet it is something we need to provide for ourselves as well. If a friend approached us, nervous about trying something new - like a sport or activity, no doubt we would be encouraging and supportive. But when we think about ourselves, the conversation is often negative – doubts about not being able to do the job well enough, fear of failure and more. It's time to change that dialogue and offer compassion to ourselves. Try saying 'I love you and you can do this' to yourself when you're doubtful of your abilities. Consider a loving kindness meditation or other practice to help bring more compassion to your own body. We are often especially hard on ourselves when it comes to our own bodies. Stomach too bulgy, nose a little too big, too short, too tall – sometimes it seems there's always something to criticize about ourselves. But that's when it is most important to stop and remember how amazing our bodies are. When we do, it often translates to taking care of our body through positive daily habits like exercise, healthy eating and getting enough rest. Being compassionate toward ourselves is also important for things like successful weight loss. When we're kind to ourselves after getting off track, we'll be more likely to stay motivated and continue progress toward our goals. So let's be kind to our bodies and enjoy taking care of our most important possession US! Enjoy those chocolate valentines and see you at the gym! 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 limit ed 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 "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." ~ Helen Keller "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." ~ Mignon McLaughlin "Love doesn't make the world go around. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." ~ Fraklin P. Jones

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