Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 5 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 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, Second-year Student Physical Therapist at 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 on how 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 out 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! To learn more about our services, go to: www. HunterdonHealth.org/hunterdon-health-and-wellness-centers. 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 g e t C r a F t y t H i S H o l i d a y S e a S o n a t a r W o r k S H o p C l i n t o n ! 5 Leigh Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 908-297-2781 The holidays are the perfect time to create, connect, and craft at AR Workshop! Join us all month long for festive fun — from Mats & Mimosas on November 30 to our popular Wind Down Wednesdays and Holiday Specialty Projects weekend sessions. Don't miss special events like Crafts & Drafts at Sunken Silo Brew Works and our North Branch Hunterdon County Library Workshop! Walk-ins are always welcome during our Open Craft Bar Sessions — perfect for spontaneous creativity or making last-minute gifts. While you're here, shop our boutique for handcrafted gifts, DIY kits, and unique home décor items. Whether you're crafting a cozy sign, painting ornaments, or personalizing holiday décor, AR Workshop has everything you need to make this season memorable. Reserve your spot or stop in anytime! Visit: www.ARWorkshop. com/Clinton — your one-stop shop for holiday creativity and gifts! S t . j o H n n e u m a n n F o o d p a n t r y Our pantry is volunteer run and is available to our surrounding community to those dealing with food insecurity. This supplementary food pantry is available to any individual or family that needs food support and asks for help. This can help bridge the gap for a family that might use another food pantry or a household that misses the qualifications for SNAP benefits but is still short on enough food each month. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact us. Social Ministry, Concerns & Outreach at St. John Neumann, located at 398 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ 07830. Please call: 862.777.2563 to arrange a time to visit our food pantry. "The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned" ~ Carolyn H. H. Davis "Nothing is beer than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing." ~ Irina Shayk

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