Clinton Township Newsletter

7 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 5 S H o W k i d S i N v i T E S N J T o " b E o u R G u E S T " A T b E A u T y & T H E b E A S T Perry Award Winning SKIT Presents New Production of "Tale as Old as Time" After recently winning the award for Best Musical for SHREK THE MUSICAL, ShowKids Invitational Theatre (SKIT) invites New Jersey audiences to "Be Our Guest" at an all new production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to kick off their 29th season. The "Tale as Old as Time" is already a family favorite for many theatergoers, and earning NJACT's prestigious "Outstanding Produc- tion of a Musical" Perry Award has members of SKIT's cast and crew prepared to enchant audiences once again. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is being presented on Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 and 7:30pm; Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 pm; Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 pm. All six performances will take place in the Voorhees High School Auditorium, Route 513, Lebanon Township. Tickets are still $20 or less (even for center orchestra seats!) and can be purchased directly online at: www.showkids.org or by calling the SKIT ticket line at: 908.638.5959. d o W N T o W N C l i N T o N i S T H E p l A C E T o b E d u R i N G S W E E T H E A R T S ' W E E k ! Make sure to visit Clinton for Sweethearts' Week, February 7 - 14! Our shops are offering specials galore so you can find the perfect gift for that special someone. Please know that when you spend money locally, you are investing in our community and also helping our community maintain its unique appeal. N C b l i b R A R y ' S f E b R u A R y E v E N T S Please join us at the Library and enjoy our programs! Feb. 2 Homeschoolers Board Games Day (drop-in) Mon, 1-4 pm Feb. 4 Sierra Club: Protecting Alaska's Treasures Wed, 7 pm Feb. 10 Book Group: Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451 Tues, 7 pm Feb. 11 Workforce Weds: Thrive Through Transition Wed, 1 pm Feb. 14 FrostKings (Winter Concert Series) Sat, 1 pm Feb. 18 Fred Miller concert Wed, 2 pm Feb. 19 Carol Erickson concert Thurs, 7 pm Feb. 21 MOVIE - TBD (check) Sat, 1 pm Feb. 21 Homeschoolers Mon, 1-4 pm Feb. 24 Garden Club: Starting Seeds Indoors Tues, 7 pm Feb. 26 Social Security with Nick Novello Thurs, 7 pm Feb. 28 Colonial Music w/ the Enslows (Winter Series) Sat, 1 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! B e n e f i t s o f A q u A t i c e x e r c i s e By: Sharon McGeehan, Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Aquatics Instructor When people in the know talk about getting in shape and staying fit, one of the best pieces of advice is to "Mix-It-Up". Changing the cardio you do and switching up your strength training keeps your muscles challenged and engaged. Trying different stretches for the various muscle groups is also beneficial. A truly unique way to accomplish the above suggestions at the same time is to work in the water. Aquatics allow you to elevate your heart rate, exercise your muscles and incorporate flexibility into your routine. When you work out in the water, your body works harder than on land because of the resistance. Exercises in the water also provide a therapeutic element for those rehabilitating from an injury, people living with joint pain or for those individuals who are less fit. It is also a great way for beginners to get started and it provides another option for those intimidated by machines or weight bearing exercise. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Clinton and Whitehouse Station are fortunate to have pools for the members- lap pools containing 5 lanes as well as a therapy pool in Clinton. In addition, there are a variety of aquatic classes- deep and shallow water, Aqua Zumba, Pilates, Arthritis and Functional Movement Improvement. If you haven't explored the possibilities of water fitness, you owe it to your- self to see how working in the water can make you fit and keep you healthy! Bring this article in with you to one of our wellness center locations and enjoy a free one day guest pass on us! Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center Locations: Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 b E Av E R b R o o k d Ay S pA G i f T C E R T i f i C AT E S A R E T H E p E R f E C T v A l E N T i N E S ' G i f T ! The Staff at Beaver Brook Day Spa would like to thank you for making 2014 a wonderful year! Our goal is to help people relax and relieve the stress of daily life, and you have given us plenty of opportunities to do so. We hope that this year will be more of the same. So here's to a healthy, happy 2015! From facials to massages to waxing, we want you to get the most out of your visit. This is why each service consists of a consultation to help better understand your needs and concerns. Our licensed Estheticians and Massage Therapists provide the best care around; they are all highly trained in their field and will offer you information about continued at-home care following your treatment. This, combined with our use of Éminence products, a line of homemade organic products from Hungary, ensures that you will leave our spa feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Come in to enjoy our tranquil environment and let us help to relieve some of the stress of daily life. We're conveniently located in the Beaver Brook shopping center at: 1465 Rt. 31 South | Annandale, NJ 08801. Book your appointments online at: www. beaverbrookspa.com or call us today at: 908.735.5001. And remember, our gift certificates are the perfect Valentines' Day gift! T E N G R E AT R E A S O N S T O S H O P L O C A L L Y: • Shopping locally creates jobs. Shops in our town create local employment and self-employment. These people,in turn, spend in the local community. • Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities, schools and com- munity events. Supporting local shops means a financial impact on our community. • Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available. • Shopping locally saves you money. Out-of-County shops have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add travel, fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher. • Shopping locally retains our communities. People don't like losing shops and services in small towns, but don't equate this to how they spend their money. • Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses re- spond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs. Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys, helping to reduce our global footprint. • Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation. • Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service. • Shopping locally saves services. Private and public sector services tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks, restaurants, etc. So Shop Smart. Shop Locally.

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