Clinton Township Newsletter

2 1 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 W H A t ' s H A P P e n i n g A t H u n t e r d o n P A r k s A n d r e C r e A t i o n ? Hunterdon Parks & Recreation | 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! Children must be accompanied by an adult Senior Strolls: Wednesday, December 4, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Charlestown Reserve, Adults, Free. Evergreen Walk & Craft Wreath: Friday, December 6, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Arboretum, Ages 5 through adult, $15 Evergreen Walk & Craft Swag: Saturday, December 7, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Arboretum, Ages 5 through adult, $15 Jupiter and the Galilean Moons: Friday, December 6, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Hoffman Park, Ages 10-Adult, $8 Tree ID Walks with Dennis Skillman: Tuesday, December 10, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Round Mountain, Adults, Free Tot Walks, Rocks! Echo Hill Park, Ages 2 to 3 years with adult, $10/session (A) Wed, Dec 11 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am (B) Thurs, Dec 12 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am Adaptations Homeschool Nature Series: Wednesday, December 11, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Echo Hill, Ages 7 to 17, $8 Roebling Museum and Bordentown Van Trip: Thursday, December 12, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Parking Deer Path, Adults, $35 Baby Walk: Friday, December 13, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Point Mountain, Ages 0 - 23 months, Free Barnegat Light State Park Bird Trip: Saturday, December 14, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Adults, Parking Echo Hill, $41 New York City Bus Trip: Sunday, December 15, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Parking Deer Path, NYC Bryant Park, All ages $50 Nature Created Holiday Candles: Sunday, December 15, 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm, Echo Hill, Ages 8 through Adult, $12 One-Way Hikes: Tuesday, December 17, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Point Mountain, Adults, $12 Adult Recreation Walks: Wednesday, December 18, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, Round Mountain, Adults, Free Crafting Together, Simple Baskets with Beads: Saturday, December 21, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Route 12 Complex, Ages 8-adult, $12 HOPE 2 Walks: Saturday, December 21, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Arboretum, All Ages, Free Philadelphia Flower Show: Tuesday, March 4, 9:45 am to 7:00 pm, Parking Deer Path Park, Adults, $88 n J W o M e n s o n g H o L i d Ay C o n C e r t Join NJWOMENSONG for an afternoon of holiday music! Our Winter Concert, titled "All is Calm, All is Bright," is set for Saturday, December 14, at 3:00 pm. Join us at the beautiful Flemington Presbyterian Church, located at 10 East Main Street in Flemington, for a delightful celebration of the season! You'll hear beloved holiday favorites alongside a variety of selections that capture the joyful spirit of the holidays. Our new Chamber Choir will perform the ever-popular "Sleigh Ride," along with several other festive pieces sure to brighten your day. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at: https://bit.ly/NJWOMENSONG, or at the door on the day of the concert. After the performance, please join us for light refreshments and the chance to mingle with fellow music lovers. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you! Love singing? Women aged 18 and older are invited to join NJWOMENSONG for the Spring 2025 season. Rehearsals are held at Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:30, beginning on January 8, 2025. Choral experience is not necessary, and a brief vocal assessment will help to place you in your appropriate voice part. Email njwomensong@gmail. com for more information. Combined, Anthony P. Kearns and Victor A. Rotolo have been serving the local community for over 60 years. Call Kearns Rotolo today 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Kearns Rotolo Law . 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.KearnsRotoloLaw.com A T i m e f o r G i v i n G Many people equate this holiday season with a time for giving, but the barrage of advertisements promoting the "perfect gifts for everyone on your list" can be overwhelming. Rather than letting the commercialism of the season get you down, remember that the best gifts come from the heart. Here's a little inspiration. The Gift of Time • Offer to babysit (or pet-sit) giving the recipient a few hours to themselves. • Let them know you appreciate their passions; support their favorite charity. • Spend uninterrupted quality time together – a day, afternoon, or evening out. • Give an I.O.U. to wash their car, go grocery shopping, or wash dishes for a month – any chore on their list you know is their least favorite. Share Your Talents • Knit a scarf or crochet a blanket to keep them warm and cozy. • Offer free lessons in a talent you have – playing an instrument, drawing, woodworking. • Use your organizational skills to help them reign in their chaos. • Cook a meal or bake a treat for someone who is sick, recuperating or overwhelmed. Little Acts of Kindness • Give someone a sincere compliment and watch it lift their spirits. • Smile at a stranger. Yours may be the only friendly face they see that day. • Manners matter. Little things like holding the door open or saying "hello" mean a lot. • Pay it forward: let someone go ahead of you in the checkout line; pass on your unused coupons so someone else can benefit from the savings. Brighten Someone's Day • Send a handwritten, heartfelt message; use the good stationery. • Give an affirmation jar filled with motivational quotes or things you admire about them. • Pass along a treasured item that they have admired. • Listen without distraction or judgement. Sometimes we all just need to feel heard. Gift-giving doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, the best gifts are those that are thoughtful, personal, and intentional. Our warmest wishes for health and happiness through this holiday and beyond. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! – Anthony Kearns & Victor Rotolo 908∙534∙7900 Tony Kearns Vic Rotolo

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