Clinton Township Newsletter

1 7 O c t O b e r 2 0 1 4 a d u l t a r t c l a s s e s ( 1 5 & u p ) Hunterdon County Division of Parks & Recreation 1020 Rt 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833 • www.co.hunteron.nj.us PAINTING & DRAWING BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE (5 classes) Session A: Thursdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 9 Session B: Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Dec. 4 (no class 11/27) Session C: Thursdays, Dec. 18 – Jan. 29 (no class 12/25, 1/1) Session D: Thursdays, Feb. 19 – March 26 (no class 2/12) 9:30 am to noon, Arboretum, ages 15 and up, $100, materials not in- cluded. Using a variety of subject matter, including still life subjects, photographs, and landscape, the instructor will work with students to improve their drawing and painting skills. Students may work in charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints. Students supply their own materials. Beginners please bring charcoal pencils, erasers, and newsprint pad to the first class. Others please bring preferred materials. Material list will be supplied at the first class. THURSDAY EVENING ART STUDIO Session A: Thursdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 9 Session B: Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Dec. 4 (no class 11/27) Session C: Thursdays, Dec. 18 – Jan. 29 (no class 12/25, 1/1) Session D: Thursdays, Feb. 19 – March 26 (no class 2/12) 6:30 to 9:00 pm, Arboretum, ages 15 and up, $100, materials not in- cluded. Don't think you can draw or paint, but you would like to give it a try? "Everyone has talent; they just don't know it!" says art instructor and illustrator Lena Shiffman. Using a variety of subject matter, including still life subjects or photographs, Ms. Shiffman will work with students to improve their drawing and painting skills. Students may work in charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints. Students supply their own materials. Beginners, please bring charcoal sticks & charcoal pencils, an eraser, and a medium sketch pad to the first class. Material list will be supplied at the first class. An evening of fun in a relaxed atmosphere; you will be amazed at what you can accomplish! All ability levels welcome! Registration for these classes is required and is first-come, first-served. Space is limited in order to maintain a small class atmosphere. For a registration form, download one from our website: www.co.hunterdon. nj.us. Click on "Parks & Recreation." For more information call the Parks Division at: 908.782.1158. F I n d y o u r a n c e s t o r s t h r o u g h t h e F a m I l y h I s t o r y c e n t e r I n c l I n t o n The Family History Center in Clinton and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints are offering free personalized help to those looking for in- formation on their ancestors. All skill levels are welcome; there is access to a large database of records. For hours and directions, call: 908.548.1080. n c B l I B r a r y ' s o c t o B e r e V e n t s Please join us at the Library and enjoy our programs! 10/4 - Gardening with Marleny Franco time TBD 10/6 - Homeschoolers' Board Game Day - BYOG 1:00 -4:00 pm 10/7 - NCB Gardening Club - drop-in 7:00 pm 10/8 - Workforce Wednesdays: "Art of Effective Communication" 1:00 pm 10/10 - 4-part Series on Retirement with Lou Granados 2:00 pm 10/11 - Rise of Fall of the Great Airships with John Andrews 2:00 pm 10/14 - Book Group: "Stiff" 7:00 pm 10/15 - Lecture in Song with Fred Miller 2:00 pm 10/16 - 4-Hand Piano Concert 7:00 pm 10/20 - Homeschoolers' Board Game Day - BYOG 1:00 -4:00 pm 10/23 - Chocolate with JP Hepp of ChocoDiem 7:00 pm 10/30 - Estate & Collaborative Divorce with John Manfreda, Esq. 7:00 pm Drop-in Scrabble: Every Friday @ 1:00 pm Please register as these programs will fill! Call 908.730.6135 or visit the Library's Events Calendar at www.hclibrary.us. Dates, times and details are subject to change. See you at the Library! t h e g o o d n e W s h o m e F o r W o m e n ' s 1 8 t h a n n u a l F u n d r a I s I n g B a n q u e t Saturday, October 25, 5:30-10:30 pm Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 Route 173 West, Perryville The GOOD News Home for Women will be hosting their 18th Annual Fundraising Banquet. The program is "Standing firm – Trusting God's Commitment for a New Life" featuring Luther Wright, a retired basketball player with Utah Jazz, who will share his story with us. Tickets cost $65/person, $60/senior 65 or over, $35/child 6-12, $585 for a table of 10. Please contact Robin at 908.806.7913, ext 26 for reservations or information. r o u n d V a l l e y r e c r e a t I o n a r e a ' s W a l k s I n o c t o B e r Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot 1220 Lebanon-Stanton Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833 phone: 908.236.6355 October 19, 9:00 am to 11:00 am: Bird Walk Round Valley Recreation Area, South Parking Lot, 908.236.6355. Join NJ Audubon Society members, on a ¾ mile flat trail loop where you might see a Downy Woodpecker or Bald Eagle! Then, take a short drive to the swimming pond where abundant waterfowl enjoy the early fall serenity. If you have a field guide and binoculars, we suggest you bring them. No fee to participate. October 31, 4:30 to 6:00 pm: Halloween at Round Valley Begin Halloween night with an early evening walk on an un- lighted trail. Learn about the scary tales of Round Valley, some true and some more legendary. Costumes are encouraged. $2 fee for ages six and above; pre-registration recommended. F r e e W o r k o u t a t 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 s ! The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton and the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Whitehouse Station are opening their doors for a Fall Open House. The commu- nity is invited to work out for FREE at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:00 am - 10:00 pm and on Thursday, October 2 in Whitehouse Station from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. Attendees will enjoy open access to the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers, which includes use of the pool, whirlpool, a variety of classes, cardio equipment, various weight equipment, chair massages and com- plete locker facilities. The following classes will be offered during the open houses: Spinning, Aqua Pilates, Shallow Aquatics, BodyStep/Pump, Pilates, BodyFlow, Strength, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Aqua Zumba, Yoga, Introduction to Spin, Senior Cardio/Strength, Chair Yoga, Demo Tai JI, Demo Kung Fu, BodyCombat, Master Swim, Shaolin Kung Fu, SH'BAM, Advanced Group Aquatics, Senior Balance and Aquatics Boot Camp. Special membership incentives will be available all week with extra savings at the open houses, including discounted enroll- ment fees and a number of great gifts for joining. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers are also offering a bonus incentive: turn in a scan tag from another gym and receive an additional $25 off your enrollment fee! 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 • 908.534.7600. Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 • 908.735.6884.

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