Clinton Township Newsletter

1 4 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com g r i e f : h e a L i n g a f t e r L o S S By Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW The death of a loved one is certainly the most profound of all sorrows, and grief is of course a natural response. The way we grieve is highly individualized There are a vast array of emotions, experiences, changes, and conditions that can occur. When I did therapy with relatives of 9/11 victims, I observed many dif- ferent ways that people dealt with their grief and anger. Some wanted to memorialize their loved ones right away; others could not face the finality. A wide array of emotions were experienced including anxiety, depression, grief, rage, fear and guilt. People often internalize a loss with feelings of guilt when someone dies. It may be because they didn't visit the deceased often, got upset at the deceased, or wished they had said or done something differently. In general, there are five stages of grief, but not everyone goes through all stages or takes steps in a prescribed order. The stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Self -care is extremely important after the death of a loved one. The living need to take care of themselves physically, spiritually, intellectually, emo- tionally and socially. Five Essential Tasks of Healing After a Death: • Telling the story of the relationship you had with your loved one to others (close friends, family, clergy) • Beginning to accept the loss • Allowing yourself to freely feel the feelings • Adjusting and reorganizing your life • Moving forward toward a "new normal" And remember, "Love Doesn't End When Life Ends" For a free consultation, contact Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW: 908.586.3254, email: lynsiegel@embarqmail.com • 50 Beaver Avenue, Annandale NJ 08801. www.ClintonTherapist.citymax.com. 2 0 1 5 h u n t e r d o n h u S k i e S f o o t B a L L & C h e e r r e g i S t r a t i o n Interested in your son or daughter joining a National Championship caliber football and cheer program? Would your child like to become a better athlete in general? The nationally recognized Hunterdon Huskies football and cheerleading program is now accepting registrations from area athletes for the upcoming 2015 Season. • Football –For athletes ages 5 to 15 years old (as of 7/31/15), who weigh less than 160 pounds and have the desire and motivation to learn and play football at a high level of competition. Huskies Football earned National Championship titles in 2007 and 2006, 3rd in Nation in 2014 and was a National Finalist in 2005. • Cheerleading–For athletes ages 3 to 15 (as of 7/31/15) with interest in learning high-energy tightly choreographed routines that incorporate cheer, dance, stunts and tumbling. Huskies Cheer earned National Championship titles in 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010, 2nd in Nation in 2014 and 2005, and 3rd in Nation in 2013 and 2012. • Contender/Inspiration Programs–We're proud to offer our community Huskies Inspiration Football & Cheer teams. These awesome programs are open to all children with special needs of all abilities! • Please join us for our Annual Huskies Meet the Coaches Day on March 21, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm! Meet the coaches, ask questions and register in person! Location: Huskies Field – Union Forge Field, 1 Washington Avenue, High Bridge; Rain location -- Custom Alloy, 3 Washington Av- enue, High Bridge. • Register Today! Registration Opens in February for the 2015 season! Team sizes are limited – register early! Please visit us online at: www. hunterdonhuskies.com for more information and to register online for the 2015 season. Join today and start your child on a winning path! • Have any questions about the Huskies? Please call our Head Football Commissioner, Jeff Mehl at 908.399.9407, or our Head Cheer Commis- sioner, Sue Lavigne at 908.304.4571. t h e h u n t e r d o n m o h a w k S L a C r o S S e C L u B i S n o w a C C e p t i n g r e g i S t r a t i o n S ! The Hunterdon Mohawks Lacrosse Club contin- ues to witness significant growth, making us the largest lacrosse program serving sending districts of North Hunterdon High School and one of the largest youth organizations in Hunterdon County! Our youth players practice and play home games in our own community and play all competitive away games in neighboring towns, as a result of our membership with US Lacrosse, the NJJLL and JGLA. The purpose of the Mohawk program is to introduce, develop and instruct boys and girls in the game of lacrosse so that they develop a life-long love for the sport. Our experienced coaches teach players how to work hard, to become fundamentally sound and to learn to love play- ing this game. We offer a Junior Mohawk program, designed for boys and girls, Kindergarten through second grade. Our boys and girls program offers teams from third to eighth grade. Among our coaches we have a former Division 1 coach, Level 1 Certified coaches and former collegiate players. When a youth player learns to love the game of lacrosse, and has a desire to play at a higher level, through our part- nerships we will introduce them to "select" lacrosse clubs, with higher level competitive opportunities to help them improve their game. Exposing our youth players to other styles of coaching helps them to become well-rounded players as they prepare to play in high school. The philosophy of the Mohawks has been incredibly successful, as witnessed by the championships won by both the boys' and girls' teams at North Hunterdon High School. Many of the boys on North's team are a product of our Mohawk program and nearly all of the girls on the girls' team are Mohawk alums! To register, please visit our website at: www.hunterdonmohawklacrosse. com. Questions? Contact Maria Grant, Mohawks President at: mohawkslacrosse@gmail.com. J o i n B o y S C o u t t r o o p # 2 8 8 f o r t h e i r 1 4 t h a n n u a L S p a g h e t t i & m e a t B a L L f u n d r a i S e r d i n n e r ! Boy Scout Troop 288 will be hosting its 14th Annual Spaghetti & Meatball Fundraiser Dinner at the Annandale Reformed Church (located at the corner of Beaver Ave. and West St. in Annandale), on Sunday, March 8, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The dinner will include salad, spaghetti, meatballs, bread, dessert, and beverages. The cost is $9.50 for adults , $8.50 for seniors, and $6.00 for children between the ages 5 and 12; children 4 and under eat free. Please come out and show your support to the young men who volunteer their time and efforts to help so many people and organizations throughout our community. For example, projects recently completed by troop members include building bat habi- tats and educational displays in several Hunterdon County locations, constructing a climbing wall at Baptist Camp Lebanon and the installation of rain gutters on the pavillion at the Round Valley Youth Center. For further information, please call Beth and Chuck Brooks at: 908.638.4153. p r i S m C o n C e r t a t n h h S On Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 pm, the NHHS Music Department presents its 13th Annual "Prism" Concert in the new gymnasium. Talented musicians from all of the North Bands and Choirs will display their musical skills. The "Prism" concert format features a rapid-fire sequence of approximately twenty musical selections that will be staged in different locations throughout the gym. Ensembles and soloists from the talented student body will be showcased, as well as favorite pieces from the school choirs and bands. Coupled with professional lighting and visual effects, a "Prism" concert is a sensory treat for audience and performers alike. The absence of applause between the performances allows for a unique flow and movement that gives a unique ambiance and excitement to this special evening. Experience this spectacular event! Admission for the concert is $12 for adults, $7 for students and Se- nior Citizens. Proceeds benefit the music department. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the NHHS music department, at the door the night of the con- cert and online using this link: www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation. For further information, please visit the NHHS website: www.nhvweb.net/ NHHS or call 908.713.4160. NHHS, 1445 State Route 31 S, Annandale, NJ. "e best luck of all is the luck you make for yourself." – Douglas MacArthur

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