Clinton Township Newsletter

8 m a r c h 2 0 2 1 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 p a r t n e r s h i p F O r h e a l t h m O n t h l y s t r e s s r e d U C t i O n t i p s A year ago, the Partnership for Health Mental Health Action Team sponsored a live event called Healthy Harmony which celebrated the beneficial effects of music on mental health and emotional wellness. It is a good time to highlight again the part music can play in improving our mood and reducing anxiety during stressful times. Research confirms that music affects how the brain functions and can be an important tool for relaxation and stress management. The specific music genre that works for one person may not work for another, so try out different types of music to see what suits you. Think about how you feel while listening to music and consider coming up with playlists to help you with different needs; relaxing songs for when you are stressed or upbeat songs for when you need motivation. Some music can help us relax with meditative thoughts while other music can help us feel invigorated through dance and exercise. Spend some time this month listening, playing or singing music. O U t d O O r F a C i l i t y l i V e - i n C a r e t a k e r n e e d e d a t r O U n d V a l l e y y O U t h C e n t e r ! Are you a self-starter, a hard worker, and an outdoors person? Do you love yard work and would be interested in doing this on a large scale? Do you like making repairs around your home? Are you handy and repair your vehicles? If you answered yes to these questions, we may have an opportunity for you! The Sauerland Outdoor Center is currently looking for a new caretaker. This is a part time position with a heavy emphasis of working on weekends especially during the spring – summer – fall seasons. Responsibilities of this caretaker position include but are not limited to: • Cutting grass, 8-16 hours or more weekly during prime grass growing periods. • Clearing downed or dead trees especially after major storms. • Minor repairs to fences, gates, signage, and outbuildings on an as needed basis. • Maintenance of various Center equipment (tractors, lawnmowers, cutting dDecks and more). • Painting various equipment and structures, as needed. • Ensuring guests are checked in/out and located in the correct sites. • Ensuring guest services are turned on (electricity and water). • Securing the site from trespassers and vandals. • Servicing of our security cameras as needed. • Clearing snow as needed and salting to ensure a safe access as needed. • Raking the road and/or filling potholes as needed. • Regular and timely reporting of issues and maintenance to the Board of Directors. • Maintaining a positive rapport with our guests and the public. In general, you will be expected to work on average about 15 hours a week maintaining the Center, year-round. During the off season, November-April, the amount of work will be less, but during the rest of the year the work requirement may be more. In exchange for this work, you will be provided the exclusive use of a three bedroom, one bathroom house – rent free. (You will be responsible for all utilities.) Please note that all applicants will be required to pass a background and medical check. Find the job listing at: www.indeed.com. In the "What" section type: "Round Valley Youth Center" and in the "where" section type "Clinton Township, NJ". Visit: www.RoundValleyYouthCenter.org, call: 908.236.6885 or email: rvyc@ roundvalleyyouthcenter.org for more information. t h e W O r k - F a m i l y C O n n e C t i O n b e F O r e & a F t e r s C h O O l e n r i C h m e n t p r O G r a m s WFC would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to our school administrators for all of their hard work! We understand how much pressure has come along with running the schools this year and all of the uncertainties. We know how difficult it is to please everyone while also keeping the students' safety as the #1 priority. Our school administrators are doing a great job! In response to the continuously evolving current events, WFC has created new program options to assist our community and our district personnel! These offerings include: • Our same, high-quality Before School, After School, & Pre-K/K Wrap Enrichment programs • NEW! Remote Learning Support Centers – When student cohorts are on virtual days, WFC supervises and assists students in their virtual learning sessions. • NEW! Programs for District Staff's Students – This program allows staff and teachers to work, while their children are supervised and supported during their base school's remote learning sessions. This program has provided relief and peace of mind for our district administrators and their staff, whose home districts have gone 100% virtual leaving teachers in a child-care bind. For more information on our programs or to register, visit: www.WorkFamily.org or email Christa Claytor at: cclaytor@ theworkfamilyconnection.org. s a V e m O n e y O n t a x p r e p a r a t i O n W i t h U n i t e d W a y ! Hard working neighbors who still find themselves struggling can save a little cash and get their taxes done at no cost through United Way of Hunterdon County's VITA Free Tax Preparation program. VITA is safe and secure; clients have several tax preparation options to choose from: in person, virtually with a preparer or through an online program. IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers will help make sure eligible clients receive the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, and outstanding pandemic economic impact payments. Appointments can be scheduled starting on January 25. Call: 908.237.1689 or email: taxes@uwhunterdon.org or visit: www.uwhunterdon.org to learn more about the program. Every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive. United Way of Hunterdon County focuses on poverty prevention, financial empowerment and advocacy to create positive change in our community. Learn more at: www.UWHunterdon.org.

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