Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 2 4 " t H e H i S t o r y o F t o y S " a t t H e F l e m i n g t o n W o m a n ' S c l U B i n F e B r U a r y ! If you're interested in community service opportunities, meeting new people, e x p a n d i n g y o u r k n o w l e d g e base, and looking to have fun, then The Flemington Woman's Club is the right place for you! All women are invited to be our guest! Not all members live in Flemington – many live in surrounding towns. We meet September through May, the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Clubhouse. We help many charities in the surrounding area, primarily that support woman and children. Our different departments and committees allow you to find projects that fit your schedule and interests. The Flemington Woman's Club is located at 43 Park Avenue in Flemington. Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the club house at 1:00. The History of Toys will be presented by Janice Armstrong, President of the Hunterdon County Historical Society. Donations are requested for Support the Girls. Please help by donating new or gently used bras for homeless women. The Flemington Woman's Club is located at 43 Park Avenue in Flemington. To learn more about The Flemington Woman's Club, please visit our website: www.FlemingtonWomansClub.org. Find us on facebook at: FlemingtonWomansClub. Email us at: flemingtonwomansclub@ yahoo.com or call: 908.782.1237 and leave a message. We look forward to meeting you! m i l i t a r y o r d e r o F t H e p U r p l e H e a r t , r i c H a r d B e t t S c H a p t e r 7 0 0 Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded and associate members, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers. Who We Are: The Richard Betts Chapter 700 is comprised of combat wounded veterans, associate members and volunteers from Hunterdon and Warren counties. What We Do: • Visit veterans in eighteen nursing homes throughout Hunterdon and Warren counties, providing Christmas gifts to each veteran in the homes, along with providing entertainment and companionship. • Visit schools in Hunterdon and Warren counties, sharing our service experiences, history of the P u r p l e Heart and answering questions. • Contribute to scholarships for the children of veterans. • Provide resource information to assist veterans, their dependents and survivors, in obtaining their rightful benefits. • Provide resource information to help veterans and their family members obtain/ replace lost or stolen medals. • Place flags on the graves of veterans. • Attend flag retirement and other ceremonies. • Participate in the installment of monuments in Hunterdon and Warren counties honoring both living and deceased Purple Heart recipients. • Participate in parades and celebrations in Hunterdon and Warren counties. How Your Donation is Spent: Your donations are spent on veterans in both Hunterdon and Warren counties. A minimal percentage of your donation helps us to maintain our insurance, which is required for a 501(c)19 Veterans Service Organization. No member of Chapter 700 receives payment of any kind, nor are any of the funds diverted to any other entity of the MOPH. Visit us on Facebook: MOPH CHAPTER 700 (www.facebook.com/p/MOPH-Richard-Betts-Chapter-700) Gallery Hours: Tues- Sun, 11:00 am-5:00 pm | Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Admission: $7 per person, Members Free, NARM Members Free Seniors/Military/Students: $5 | Children 12 and under FREE! t o g e t H e r W e c a n c o n t i n U e e d U c a t i n g , c H a l l e n g i n g , a n d i n S p i r i n g t H e c o m m U n i t y t H r o U g H t H e a r t S ! Art is one of the most powerful forces on earth. It can change how we see ourselves and each other, and it can change how we see the world. Art has the power to inspire, to challenge, to heal, and to create new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. Art is a language that everyone speaks— whether you're an artist or not. And we believe art is for everyone. A tax-deductible gift of any amount will help the Hunterdon Art Museum continue to be your museum where transformative and enriching experiences take place for visitors, students, the community, and beyond, as well as to bridge gaps to ensure what we do is accessible to all. Here are a few ways we're doing just that: n World-class contemporary exhibitions that stimulate the senses. n iPads and QR codes positioned around the galleries where visitors can hear from exhibiting artist and curators, which offers valuable context and allows for a deeper relationship with the work and artist. n Collaborating with thirty schools showing art by nearly 1,000 children in our Young Artists Showcase. n Reopening of ArtZone, a drop-in, family-friendly space open to the public where all ages and abilities are welcome to come and create. n Maintaining a digital library on our website of previous artist talks, panel discussions, opening receptions, and immersive virtual-reality tours of our exhibitions. n Expanding the use of our beautiful terrace, a gathering spot for the entire community, with exciting offerings like dance classes and ArtBar. n Free Museum admission to families and individuals who receive benefits through SNAP, WFNJ, the Child Care Subsidy Program and/or WIC. n Designating free seats in our classes and workshops to those currently enrolled in the New Jersey Families First Program and their families. Donate now at: www.HunterdonArtMuseum.org and click on the "Donate Now" button, or text HAMGIFT to 44321. Thank you in advance, we hope to see you soon at HAM! J o i n S B e S a n d B e i m p r e S S e d – W i t H y o U r S e l F ! Do you know that many of the South Branch Emergency Services EMTs and Rescue Associates who provide emergency medical care, transport, and land and water rescue in Clinton Township and across northern Hunterdon County are highly trained and dedicated volunteers? We rely on our volunteers to serve this community, and we need more of them. We need YOU! Experience is not required – if you've got the heart, we'll show you the way! Many join SBES with no prior medical or first response experience. We provide our members with free, state-of-the-art training at our own facility, preparing them to help their neighbors in emergencies and even save lives. So what are you waiting for? Join us! You'll learn new skills, forge new friendships, and become part of a great team. Be impressed by what YOU can do! To learn more or sign up, go to: www.SBES365.org. "Continue to share your heart with people even if it has been broken." ~ Amy Poehler "There's all kinds of reasons that you fall in love with one person rather than another: Timing is important. Proximity is important. Mystery is important." ~ Helen Fisher

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