Clinton Township Newsletter

2 2 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 2 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 M ry C hristmas! o n T h e 1 2 T h d a y o F F i T n e S S , m y T r a i n e r S a i d T o m e … By: Charlotte Vitale - Fitness Trainer & Kinesiology Graduate of the University of Rhode Island This holiday season is like no other: homes filled with tempting treats and festive feasts. Though many use this time of the year to cash out their supply of cheat days, here are twelve tips to make your holidays habits healthier: • Opt out of the cookie baking and gingerbread decorating and incorporate more food-alternative traditions into your home, such as ornament decorating or festive game nights! • Use this time spent with loved ones to engage in healthy fitness activities like snow sports or wintery hikes! • Instead of using store bought items, try home-made alternatives to substitute unhealthy ingredients! • With every festive drink, have a glass or two of water to balance out while staying hydrated! • Offer to shovel the driveway or walkway; it's a great exercise alternative! • Try new holiday recipes that incorporate a lean-meat or veggie-heavy focus. • Getting enough sleep can help to reduce stress, so try not to overbook your holiday events! • To avoid excess snacking don't stand near the food tables during gatherings. • Before food shopping for your upcoming parties, try to avoid arriving at the store famished, so you can buy only what you need, not what you want! • Ensure you're getting enough sleep and vitamin C to boost your immune system during this vulnerable and cold month. • Take an after meal walk to aid with digestion. • The act of gift giving, such as a healthy recipe book or a gym membership, can be useful to influence friends and family to initiate healthier habits! Visit our website to learn more about all of the great services we offer here at the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers! Enjoy a one day guest pass on us! 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 COEXISTING WITH COYOTES! (webinar): Monday, December 5, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 9 – adult, free. SENIOR STROLL: DEER PATH: Wednesday, December 7, 9:00 am to 10:30 am, seniors, free. WASPS and ECOSYSTEMS: Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm, Echo Hill, ages 12 – adult, $5, Guest Instructor: Chris Alice Kratzer, Executive Director of Owlfly, LLC. SPARROWS OF NEW JERSEY (webinar): Thursday, December 8, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 10 – adult, free. EVERGREEN WALK & CRAFT: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Arboretum (outside), ages 5 – adult, $15/ project. WREATH: Friday, December 9. SWAG: Saturday, December 10. SIMPLE BASKET WITH BEADS (webinar): Friday, December 9, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, ages 6 – adults, $8 per kit, skill level: beginner. NIGHT OF CELESTIAL BODIES: Friday, December 9, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Hoffman Park, ages 12 – adult, $3. CPR AND FIRST AID FOR THE COMMUNITY COURSE at ECHO HILL: Session A: Sunday, December 11 OR Session B: Sunday, February 19. CPR 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and First Aid 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Ages 12 – adult, CPR $30, First Aid $30, or both for $55. A YEAR IN NATURE (webinar): Monday, December 12, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 8 – adult, free. FREE RECREATION WALKS: 9:30 am to 11:00 am, adults, free. Wednesday, December 14: Charlestown. Wednesday, January 11: Miquin Woods. Wednesday, February 15: Echo Hill. TOT WALKS: Echo Hill, age 2 - 3 with adult, each walk $5 per child (adult free). PATTERNS: Session A: Wednesday, 12/14 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, 12/14 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, 12/15 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, 12/15 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm TRACKING: Session A: Wednesday, January 18 at 9:30–10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, January 18 at 11:00 -12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, January 19 at 9:30-10:30 am Session D: Thursday, January 19 at 11:00-12:00 pm ROCKS:Session A: Wednesday, February 8 at 9:30 - 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00-12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, February 9 at 9:30-10:30 am Session D: Thursday, February 9 at 11:00-12:00 pm H O M E S C H O O L : P L A N E T S : W e d n e s d a y , December 14, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Hoffman Park, ages 7 and up, $3 per child. BROOM MAKING: MAKE AN ANGEL-WING WHISKBROOM! Friday, December 16, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Echo Hill, adults, $18. N A T U R E - C R E A T E D C A N D L E S A T CHRISTMAS: Sunday, December 18, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Echo Hill, ages 4 – adult, $8. d e C e m B e r p r o g r a m S w i T h h u n T e r d o n p a r k S & r e C r e a T i o n County Arboretum, 1020 Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 | www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/parks/parks.htm email: parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us 908.782.1158 | Pre-registration required – no walk-ins! "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future." ~ Agnes M. Pahro

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