Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 j a n u a r y 2 0 2 3 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 Happy NewYe ! BIRD WALK FOR THE NEW YEAR: Tuesday, January 3, 8:00 am to 10:30 am, Miquin Woods, adults, $6. REPTILES ALIVE! Sunday, January 8, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Echo Hill, all ages, $3. WINTER NATURE CLUBS: Eight Tuesdays, January 10 to February 28, Echo Hill, $90/child for all 8 lessons (adults free; siblings welcome if registered). Session A: 9:30 am to 10:45 am, 3 to 5 years w/adult Session B: 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm, 3 to 5 years w/adult Session C: 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm, kindergarten through 2nd grade w/adult FREE RECREATION WALKS: 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Adults, free! January 11: Miquin Woods. H O M E S C H O O L : C O N S T E L L A T I O N S : Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Hoffman Park, ages 7 and up, $3/child. TRINKET BASKET: Thursday, January 12, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Echo Hill Lodge, adults, $18, beginner to advanced. A CRISIS LIKE NO OTHER: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming: Thursday, January 12, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Echo Hill, adults, $3. Guest Instructor: Robert De Saro, President of Energy Research Company. This seminar will discuss what global warming is, how serious it is, why it is occurring, and what we can do about it. The concepts are easy to understand by any citizen concerned about our environment. No special technical background is needed. The solutions are also easy to understand, and though while perhaps difficult to implement, not impossible and very much necessary. Mr. De Saro is a Clinton Township resident. He is an energy expert and author of A Crisis Like No Other: Understanding and Defeating Global Warming published by Bentham Science Publishers. WINTER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS: Sunday, January 15, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Echo Hill, ages 8 - adult, $3. TOT WALKS: Echo Hill, 2 to 3 w/adult, each walk $5/child (adult free). Class size: 10 children. Instructor: Debra Reed, Park Naturalist Discover nature at your local park! Leave the strollers behind as we take a walk to learn about the nature around us. We will also do a story and craft (indoors) on the same theme. Please select Session A, B, C, or D for one or more themes. TRACKING: Session A: Wednesday, January 18, 9:30 - 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, January 18, 11:00 - 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, January 19, 9:30 - 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, January 19, 11:00 - 12:00 pm ROCKS! Session A: Wednesday, February 8, 9:30 - 10:30 am Session B: Wednesday, February 8, 11:00 - 12:00 pm Session C: Thursday, February 9, 9:30 - 10:30 am Session D: Thursday, February 9, 11:00 - 12:00 pm COSTA RICA, La Pura Vida (webinar): Saturday, January 21, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 9 - adult. Free! W H A T I S H I B E R N A T I O N ? ( w e b i n a r ) : Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, ages 12 - adult, free! MAPLE TREE TAPPING: Sunday, January 29, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Echo Hill, ages 6 - adult, $3. STORAGE BASKET WEBINAR: Tuesday, January 31, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm, adults, $32/kit, beginner to advanced. J A N U A R Y 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! n e w y e a r , f r e S h S t a r t : By: Cheryl Getz, BS in Exercise Science and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer If you don't already have an exercise program established, the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to incorporate one! Starting an exercise program is easy; sticking with it is the hard part. Many factors play into the reasons why individuals fall out of their exercise routines. Work, family life and boredom are just some examples. Below are some great ways to stay motivated to keep going to the gym. Get it on the calendar. Whether you use the old method of a written day-to- day planner or you use an electronic calendar, make sure you pencil it in 3 days during each week. This ensures that you have made exercise a part of your daily routine for that day. Stick to your schedule! Prepare your gym bag the night before. By doing this, you have already committed to the fact that you will be going to the gym the next day to get your exercise in. There is no having to think about it the in the morning. No excuses! Schedule some time with a trainer. There should be trainers at any reputable gym/wellness center or health club. It is of great importance to make an appointment with a certified professional. This will ensure you are doing the exercises correctly and using the appropriate machines, regarding your health conditions and exercise abilities. Most facilities offer at least one free appointment with a trainer to get started. Add variety to your workout sessions. By incorporating cardiovascular and strength machines, swimming (if there is a pool) and taking classes you have a much greater chance of challenging your body. Cross training has proven to be effective in helping you reach your goals. Don't be afraid to try something new! Take exercise classes. It has been shown time and time again that by participating in group exercise classes keeps individuals highly motivated. Not only do the instructors vary the routines to keep the work outs fun and challenging, participants develop friendships with others in the class. They enjoy seeing each other and feel accountable to one another. 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

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