Clinton Township Newsletter

E a r ly L e a r n i n g E n s u r e s F u t u r e A ca d e m i c S u cc e s s As recently reported in the Hechinger Report, the earlier children learn the better their school performance will be down the road. As a kindergarten teacher with over 30 years of public and private school experience, Judith Serra knows this to be true which is why she started her own preschool called Whitehouse Preparatory School. The main thrust of the program is to offer preschool and kindergarten age children an enriched program that enhances their overall performance as they start first grade. The curriculum offered is an academic program targeting literacy, math, science and social studies skills. Included in the base tuition is instruction in violin, Chinese, art, music, acting and physical education. As quoted by a parent in Hunterdon Mom's Online,"Whitehouse Prep is an excellent preschool and your child will get an amazing education there." Whitehouse Prep is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 School Year and its Little Owl's Hollow Summer Camp. K n e e s   –   A S i m p l e A p p r o ac h t o T r e at m e n t a n d E x e r c i s e By: Nick DeTura, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer The knee is impacted over the course of the average lifetime, arguably, more than any other joint in the body. Upwards of 1/2 million knee arthroscopies (minimally invasive knee surgery) are said to be performed in the U.S.A. annually and that number does not seem to be trailing off. In fact, that number is exacerbated by the growing number of knee replacement procedures (1/4 million plus) now taking place each year. So what were the traffic signs that you could have been watching for as you traveled your adventure of life? The first couple was given - age and gender. Physics, Biology and Gravity are sciences/principles that take their toll regardless. Postural imbalances, limited physical strength and flexibility, athletic endeavors plus related leg or back injuries are among the rest. But, quite simply, a wrong step off a curb can twist the knee just enough to tear a ligament or meniscus. What follows are a few very basic recommendations meant to accommodate the average individual who is looking to deal with knee pain. Like any recommendation, they start with checking with your doctor before initiating any exercise, cardio strength, or flexibility improvement program and then always measuring your progress in terms of ability and comfort in performance of the prescribed program.Form discipline, weight selection and number of repetitions are imperatives that should be your personal guidelines. Never push beyond pain. Walking: Nothing is better to get the heart pumping and the fluid flowing in the knee without introducing the exponential stress of pounding the knee by running. I recommend carrying 5Lb. dumbbells to increase the aerobic output of the stroll. Lying Leg Lifts: perfect for commercial breaks while watching television and great for the lower abs. These are excellent quadriceps, gluteus and hamstring builders. Keep the knees locked (or very slightly bent), legs together and toes pointed and lift your feet two inches off the ground – this is your start and end point as you raise both legs to 12 inches at a two second count and lower back to start. You set your repetitions (10-15 is good) and try to perform 3 sets. Lic # 01587A 1262 Rt. 22 W Lebanon, NJ 08833 Phone (908) 236-6878 Fax (908) 236-7125 After Hrs. (908) 797-5091 www.clinton-autobody.com Toe Walking: pick a distance, get up as high as you can on your tip toes and strengthen those calves. It's a small but important muscle group (gastrocnemius and soleus) but a necessity in building the girdle that supports the knee joint complex. Have fun, be careful and protect the joints that support your muscloskeletal structure and you are setting yourself up for a pain free journey. Good Health and good luck! Come try out the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center–we'll help you to improve your health! All of our trainers are certified and highly qualified. Make sure to bring this article to receive a free one- day guest pass at either one of our locations! Clinton: 1738 Route 31 N, Clinton, NJ 08809 phone: 908-735-6884 Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 E, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 phone: 908-534-7600 "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." ~Bill Vaughan The Sisterhood of Saint Sophia of S t . G r e g o r y P ala m a s O r t h o d o x C h u r c h First Annual Souper-Hoagie Sale for Super Bowl Sunday! 5 Church Street, Glen Gardner NJ 08826 Please ORDER BY PHONE (see below) no later than January 17, 2014. PICK UP WILL BE AT THE CHURCH ON February 2, 2014 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Fundraiser will support financial help given to Orthodox Seminarians and their families MENU: MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP: $7 PER QUART CREAM OF CHICKEN RICE: $7 PER QUART HOAGIES: $6 each (6 inch) Turkey & Cheese or Ham and Cheese, $7 each (6 in.) Italian BEEF CHILI: $5 PER PINT Please call: Michele Lelo: 908.995.4968 or Marsha Durniak: 908.713.9746. We request you leave your first and last name and your telephone number. If you do not get a person and have a question, please call back. Thank you in advance for your support! 4 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com J a n u a r y 2 0 1 4

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