Clinton Township Newsletter

2 7 j u l y 2 0 2 1 Happy Independence Day! SNP (Summer Nature Program)-IN-A-BOX: pick-up July 1 to August 30, ages 4- 8, $30. CRAFT CAMP-IN-A-BOX: 6 Tuesdays, July 6 to August 10, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, ages 9- 12, $100. HC PARKS & RECREATION – WHO WE ARE: Tuesday, July 13, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 8- adult. V I R T U A L S U M M E R N A T U R E PROGRAM – STREAM STUDY: Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, ages 4- 8. HOMESCHOOL – TEN STRATEGIES OF MAMMALS! Wednesday, July 14, 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, ages 7- 12. MAKE A TREE OF LIFE PENDANT: Thursday, July 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, adults, $3 per kit. AQUATIC MAMMALS! Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 8- adult. V I R T U A L S U M M E R N A T U R E PROGRAM – TREE WALK: Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, ages 4- 8. REPTILES! Wednesday, July 28, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, ages 4- 8. BASH THE TRASH, LOST AT SEA – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Thursday, July 29, 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm, all ages. V I R T U A L S U M M E R N A T U R E PROGRAM – BUTTERFLIES!! Wednesday, August 4, 10:00 am to 11:00 AM, ages 4 to 8 V I R T U A L S U M M E R N A T U R E W A L K : Tuesday, August 10, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, all ages. V I R T U A L S U M M E R N A T U R E PROGRAM – MAMMALS! Wednesday, August 11, 10:00 am to 11:00 am, ages 4 to 8. HOMESCHOOL – PHYSICS IN NATURE: Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, ages 7 to 12, CABIN BASKET: Tuesdays, August 17 and 24, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, adults, $25. RECYCLING IS MAGIC! WITH CYRIL THE SORCERER: Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, all ages. RAPTORS OF HUNTERDON!! Wednesday, August 18, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 8 through adult. To learn more about these programs, visit: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/ brochures/hope.pdf or stop by our office at the County Arboretum. Questions? Please email hchop@co.hunterdon.nj.us or call: 908.782.1158. w H a t ' s H a P P e n i n G t H i s s u m m e R a t t H e H u n t e R d o n C o u n t y d i V i s i o n o F P a R k s & R e C R e a t i o n ? www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts /parks/parks.htm Hunterdon County Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Presenting HOPE: Hunterdon Outdoor Park Exploration! This new adventure was created through a partnership between the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners and the Division of Parks & Recreation. Enjoy a scavenger hunt c h a l l e n g e t h a t i s f u n - f i l l e d a n d g o o d exercise! Find seventeen Hunterdon County Park locations, keep track of the parks you visit using the Passport Turtle, and earn a commemorative challenge coin! H u n t e R d o n C o u n t y l i b R a R y ' s u P C o m i n G e V e n t s Visit the Library and enjoy our programs! Wed July 7 10 am Outdoor Yoga & Meditation with Jane Schear Wed July 7 6:30 pm Outdoor Concert* with Mark Scimeca, singer/guitarist Tues July 13 7 pm NCB Book Group: The World That We Knew Thurs July 15 6:30 pm Lower Back Pain with Todd Robbins (Outdoors) Wed July 21 6:30pm Outdoor Concert*: Coo Coo Cachoo (Simon & Garfunkel Tribute) *At time of print, we are following social distancing guidelines for the outdoor concerts. Thursdays: 1 pm English Conversation Group (Are you studying English as a second language? Here you can practice your speaking and listening skills in an informal atmosphere.) The Hunterdon County Library continues to offer VIRTUAL programs and concerts, as well as offerings for children and young adults. Please look at our website at http://hclibrary. evanced.info/signup/Calendar and our Facebook page for program information, registration, links to recorded concerts, and lots of other services that the library offers! The adult winter programs are funded by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library. The Hunterdon County Library is now part of MAIN, a consortium of 37 public libraries = you now have access to over 2.5 million items! See you at the Library! To learn more about this quest, visit: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/ brochures/hope.pdf or stop by our office at the County Arboretum (1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833) for a copy of the HOPE booklet. Questions? Please email lfulmer@co.hunterdon.nj.us or call us at: 908.782.1158. J u l y a n d a u G u s t P R o G R a m s w i t H t H e H C d i V i s i o n o F P a R k s & R e C R e a t i o n l e t ' s G o F o R a s w i m ! By: Kathie Phoenix – Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Swimming is an essential life skill that is beneficial physically and mentally for both children and adults alike. It is a full body workout, and especially beneficial to those individuals who are mobility compromised. The low impact movements are easy on the joints, making it an ideal way to stay active and fit. Mentally it lowers stress levels and reduces anxiety and depression. It also improves sleep patterns and increases energy. Being in the water just gives one an overall feeling of wellbeing. Learning to swim at an early age helps to eliminate fear while building confidence and self-esteem. The swim programs at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in both Whitehouse and Clinton are based on the Red Cross Guidelines and taught by certified Red Cross Instructors. Our goal is to offer fun filled classes and develop proper swimming skills and technique while stressing safety in and around the water. Our classes range from Parent/Tot through Level VI. Parent/Tot classes focus on water adjustment through active play and singing songs. Such skills as kicking, arm strokes, blowing bubbles and back floating are introduced. The progressive swim program builds on these skills through Level VI, where students are preparing for swim team. At this level, students become proficient in all four competitive strokes, emphasizing endurance using drills to perfect their technique. Our 23+ years of experience teaching the Red Cross "Learn to Swim" program has proven to be successful and beneficial. Many of our students have achieved the discipline and skills necessary to achieve higher goals. Visit our website for a one-day complimentary guest pass! https://wellness.hunterdonhealthcare.org/forums 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 "Freedom lies in being bold." ~ Robert Frost, American poet (1874 – 1963)

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