Clinton Township Newsletter

F r e e F l ow e r A r r a n g i n g C l a s s The Newcomers Club of North Hunterdon is hosting a FREE flower arranging class on Thursday, November 14. Eileen Ibranyi of Ibranyi Is Floral will provide the flowers and demonstrate how to create a beautiful arrangement for the upcoming holidays. All you need to do is bring a 9" container. The Newcomers Club will provide oasis as well as light refreshments. This session will be held at 7:30 pm at the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad (2nd floor) on Route 173 in Clinton, across from the A&P. For more info., contact Mary at: takeshertime@ embarq.com, visit online: www.angelfire.com/nj4/nhnewcomers or the Newcomers Club of North Hunterdon County Facebook page. H unterdon C ounty H istorical S ociety Sunday, November 17; The Hunterdon County Historical Society meets in the sanctuary of the Flemington Presbyterian Church, 10 East Main Street, 2pm. Church Music Director and Organist J. Jay Smith presents a program, with pictures and music, about the church's 100-year-old organ. The public is invited; refreshments served. Call 908.782.1091 or email hunterdonhistory@embarqmail.com with questions. R o u n d V a l l e y R e c r e at i o n A r e a in N ov e m b e r November 9: KID'S AUTUMN CELEBRATION 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Fee: $2.00 for ages six and up. Kids from 3 to 11 will participate in outdoor games including Predator & Prey, and Bluebird and Robin Food Hunt. They will then take a short walk in the woods and learn how to hike safely. Lastly, they will learn what to do if lost in the woods. NOTE: Pre-registration required. November 17: BIRD WALK 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Fee: None Join John DeMarrais, NJ Audubon Society member, on 3\4 mile flat trail loop. Traverse the water's edge and hope to see a Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck or Canvasback. Then take a short drive to the swimming pond where abundant waterfowl such as American Black Duck or Ring-necked Duck may be seen. If you have a field guide and binoculars, we suggest you bring them. November 24: GEOLOGY OF ROUND VALLEY 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: $2.00 for ages six and up. Wear sturdy shoes for this look at Round Valley's diverse geology, encompassing a difference of over 800 million years. The Highlands begins here; learn what makes the Highlands high. Visit our small abandoned iron mine and maybe find a piece of Round Valley iron. NOTE: Pre-registration required. For more information please call the park office Monday through Friday during normal business hours: 908/236-6355. Please call the Park Office at 908.236.6355 for more information. ICS P r e s e n t s : S h r e k the Musical Immaculate Conception School Theatre Department presents "Shrek The Musical"! Performance times are: Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 pm Friday, November 8 at 7:00 pm Saturday, November 9 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, November at 2:00 pm Tickets cost $8 in advance until November 6 and $10 at the door. Immaculate Conception School is located at 314 Old Allerton Road, Annandale. Please visit www.icsclinton.org for ticket forms and more information. Come join a night of hilarious fun that the whole family will enjoy! Visit ICSClinton.org for more details. "If you think Independence Day is America's defining holiday, think again. Thanksgiving deserves that title, hands-down."– Tony Snow 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com N o v e m b e r BE AN ANGEL The HCYMCA invites the community to join them in spreading some joy this holiday season! The Y's Angel Patrol program collects gift donations to be distributed to individuals and families in our community facing economic hardship and also assists other non-profit agencies in Hunterdon with fulfilling their clients' needs. You can help in the following ways: • Sponsor an individual or family • Contribute to the general collection General collection items needed include toys (please no stuffed animals), canned and boxed food items, household paper goods, children's clothing sizes 3t-12, diapers, pull-up (all sizes), adult clothing (all sizes), toiletry items and certain household items. A full listing of items needed will be posted as of 11/1 at: www. hcymca.org. All items donated must be new and unwrapped. Past recipients of the community's generosity include: Anderson House, Bridgeway Supportive Housing Services, Family Promise, Fisherman's Mark, Flemington Food Pantry, Friendship Center for New Beginnings, Hunterdon Youth Services, Open Cupboard Food Pantry, Safe in Hunterdon, and St. Agnes, Lambertville. Many individuals and families also receive assistance. The Angel Patrol collection period runs from 11/11/13 to 12/11/13. Items can be dropped off between those dates at either the Deer Path facility at 144 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington or the Round Valley facility at 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale. To sponsor a family or individual, to volunteer to help with the program, or for more information, contact Jenn Attridge at 908.483.4326 or jattridge@hcymca.org T h e HCYMCA i s E n c o u r a g i n g Y o u to Increase Your Diabetes IQ One in three Americans has prediabetes, yet few realize they are at risk. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the HCYMCA is encouraging all residents to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease. Currently, one in three Americans (79 million people) has prediabetes, a condition in which a person's blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Only 11 percent of those with prediabetes know they have it. With awareness and simple actions, people with prediabetes may prevent the onset of diabetes. Individuals can assess their risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by taking a simple test at YMCA.net/diabetes. Through this assessment, visitors can also learn how lifestyle choices and family history help determine the ultimate risk for developing the disease. Several factors that could put a person at risk for type 2 diabetes include: race, age, weight and activity level. If a person is at risk, a diabetes screening conducted by a physician can confirm a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis. The HCYMCA is helping to improve health and well-being through YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. Making some basic lifestyle changes that contribute to weight loss and healthy living that can decrease the risk for type 2 diabetes. Among these are: • Eat fruits and vegetables every day. • Choose fish, lean meats, and poultry without skin. • Aim for whole grains with every meal. • Be moderately active at least 30 minutes per day, five days a week. • Choose water to drink instead of beverages with added sugar. • Speak to your doctor about your diabetes risk factors, especially if you have a family history and/or are overweight. To learn more about the HCYMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, please contact Beth Carpenter at 908.483.4937 or email: bcarpenter@ hcymca.org. The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children–regardless of age, income or background–to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net 2 0 1 3

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