Clinton Township Newsletter

3 a u g u s t 2 0 2 0 I'm going to keep my column short and sweet this month, because my brain is currently in summer vacation mode. I just spent the last several weeks moving the office, and traveling to the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my family, two nephews and a family friend. As soon as we returned we hosted three of my youngest son's college friends for a week – all while trying to be safe and careful during this pandemic. We rarely went anywhere in public, and my kids introduced the friends to our local reservoirs, hiking trails and tennis courts. Thank goodness we live in such a beautiful place, with lots of activities that don't involve crowds or close quarters. Not a bad place to be during a crazy time like this. The quote on the cover sums up my feeling right now. It's been a very stressful year so far. There is very little of it that I can control, but I think, I hope, that everything will happen as it should and we'll have better days ahead. In the meantime, I'm going to make sure to enjoy the rest of my summer, and I hope you and your families do too! C U S T O M PA I N T F I N I S H Transformations for Your Cabinetry & Furniture • D E S I G N 9 0 8 . 8 3 2 . 6 0 3 2 T E W K S B U R Y OUR ADVERTISERS SUPPORT US. PLEASE HELP US BY SUPPORTING THEM. from Carol Beder's SHADES | MOTORIZED SHADES | BLINDS | DRAPES | PLANTATION SHUTTERS You Deserve Them! 908.236.2688 14 Lebanon Plaza n WindowExpressionsNJ.com – Julie Fl�nn H u n t e r d o n C o u n t y y M C A o f f e r s H e A l t H A n d W e l l n e s s P r o g r A M s t H A t P u t s A f e t y f i r s t In accordance with the Governor's Executive Orders, the Hunterdon County YMCA is pleased to offer a number of programs to promote the health and well- being of the community. The safety of members, program participants, and staff is the number one priority. The Y is following guidelines from health experts and local officials to ensure that programs meet the highest standards for hygiene and safety, and the Y has modified our policies and programs to facilitate safe physical/ social distancing practices. The Hunterdon County YMCA is excited to announce integrated indoor and outdoor aquatics programming at the Y's two pools; the Indoor Pool at the Deer Path Branch, Flemington and the Outdoor Pool at Camp Carr, Annandale. Both pools are open for member lap swimming. Online reservations are required. Spaces are open in 45-minute increments to allow 15 minutes for cleaning and sanitizing in between use. In addition, the Camp Carr Outdoor pool hosts training for the HCY's Stingrays Swim Team. With the health and safety of all as a top priority, the Y is reintroducing aquatics programming in phases. Upcoming phases will include Family Swim, Water Exercise, and Swim Lessons. Hunterdon County YMCA outdoor fitness classes are underway and members are enjoying the opportunity to exercise outdoors with their favorite instructors. Outdoor Group Fitness classes are offered at both the Deer Path Branch in Flemington and Round Valley Branch in Annandale. Classes include Boot Camp, Pilates, Tabata, Kickboxing, Yoga, Zumba, Senior Fitness and more. All classes are included with Y Full Facility Membership and advanced class registration is required. Personal Training is also available at both Y branches either outside or inside in the Fitness Center, by appointment. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the member. To learn more contact Fitness & Wellness Program Coordinator Carmen Farrand, cfarrand@hcymca.org. Additionally, the Hunterdon County YMCA continues its tradition of instruction in the style of American Isshinryu karate under Martial Arts Coordinator Sensei Jack Atwell. Outdoor Martial Arts classes for both youth and adults are available at the Deer Path Branch. The HCY is offering summer camp and childcare to re-engage youth in Hunterdon during these challenging days of isolation. Programs encourage friendships, physical activity, outdoor play and educational activities for youth. Day camps are offered at Camp Carr in Annandale and Sports Camp in Flemington. Childcare for infants to five-year olds is available at the Y Child Learning Center in Annandale. To participate in all programs, members need to complete a brief health screening and temperature check each visit. To learn more about joining the Y and participating in these programs please visit www.hcymca.org/join or email Senior Director of Member Engagement & Wellness Justin Grand, jgrand@hcymca.org. As a mission-driven charitable organization, the Hunterdon County YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen and improving the community's health and well-being and giving back by providing support to our neighbors. Find out more at: www.HCYMCA.org.

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