Clinton Township Newsletter

7 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 C L i n t o n r e a L e S t a t e . C o m Clinton Township Homes Market Unexpectedly Strong! Last year was a bit of an odd year for Clinton Township real estate. It seems the long series of snow storms knocked the wind out of the early Spring market and it never really came roaring back the way we'd have thought. The trend since 2012 has been for more sales and higher prices every year, as you can see on my Market News blog at ClintonRealEstate.com, and 2015 will be no exception. Buyers are out there and they're looking for a home like yours! Donald Sherblom, Coldwell Banker, Clinton, 908.735.8080 ext. 132. Please call my cell: 908.797.9900. ClintonRealEstate.com f r i e n d L y S o n S o f S t . p a t r i C k a n n o u n C e p a r a d e a n d e v e n t S ! The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick–Hunterdon County (FSSP) an- nounced their March lineup to commemorate Saint Patrick's Day. Starting on March 7 at the Grand Colonial in Hampton, 250 Irishmen and Irishwomen will gather to dine, dance, recognize the Irishman of the Year and raise funds to help County families in need. According to Friendly Sons President Shaun Connolly "the Irishman of the Year recognizes an Irishman who has exemplified the Friendly Sons of St Patrick founding principles; has assisted the community at large; and has provided a shining example which all Irish Americans can point to with great pride." The evening also features Irish dancing to the music of Danny And The Boys, world class Irish step dancers and a traditional Irish American dinner. The following week, on Sunday March 15 at 3:00 pm, the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick host the 2nd Annual Hunterdon County St Patrick's Day Parade through the Town of Clinton. According to Parade Chairman Rich Hall, the parade will highlight Irish American culture and include lots of music, dance and fascinating attractions. The pipe and drum bands will be a highlight, along with the world class Irish dancers, musicians, singers, dogs and much more. Major parade sponsors include: The Provident Bank, Bill Healy Designs, CenturyLink, The Clinton Guild and Montrose Molders. High profile sponsorship positions are still available. According to the group's President Connolly "We raise and donate tens of thousands of dollars to families in need but that is only part of why we exist. Our mission has always included promoting and preserving Irish American culture through activities like this parade." The parade will be followed by a celebration at the Clinton Fire House, including Irish American food and drink. To learn more about the events, the Friendly Sons of St Patrick parade, or to sponsor or participate, visit their web site www.FSSPHunt- erdon.com or visit them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FSSPHunterdon. t h e i t a L i a n - a m e r i C a n h e r i t a g e C L u B o f h C p r e S e n t S : " a n i g h t a t t h e o p e r a " Saturday, March 28, 6:00 - 10:00 pm at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Enjoy an evening of Italian Opera's greatest hits and classic Italian songs starring artists from the Boheme Opera Company of New Jersey! $65 per person includes dinner. Music and dancing following the performance! All proceeds to benefit IAHC's scholarship and charitable programs in Hunterdon County. For ticket and sponsor information please contact italianamericanclubhc@gmail.com h u n t e r d o n p r e v e n t i o n r e S o u r C e S ( h p r ) S u p p o r t S h C ' S h e a L t h a n d w e L L n e S S Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) supports the health and wellness of Hunterdon County individuals, families and communities by providing a full continuum of science and evidence-based educa- tional programs, counseling, policy advocacy and collaboration nec- essary for healthy and drug-free communities. HPR's programs include programs for all school-aged children on a myriad of topics; family programs with sessions for parents and children; and health and wellness programs for the county senior and Latino populations. For more information about HPR, call 908.782.3909 or visit: www.hunterdonprevention.com. HPR is the fiscal agent for the Safe Communities Coalition of Hunterdon/Som- erset. The goal of the Coalition is to help create a safe and healthy community by eliminating drug use, underage drinking and prescription drug abuse. Through wide-spread community collaboration, environmental change and community education in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, the Safe Communities Coalition addresses areas of concern including, but not limited to, reducing Rx drug abuse across the lifespan, underage drinking, tobacco, marijuana, heroin and other drug use. For more information on the Coalition, call 908.782.3909 or visit their website at: www.safecoalition.org. HPR is also fiscal agent for the Hunterdon County Family Success Center (FSC). The FSC just moved into a new location at 87 Park Avenue in Flemington. The mission of the FSC is to provide a welcoming family-friendly environment to all county residents in order to strengthen and empower individuals and families through collaborative family-centered activi- ties, educational workshops and access to resources to acquire knowledge and skills needed to maintain healthy family relationships. For more information about the FSC, contact us at: 908.237.0465 or visit: www.hcfsc.com. C r i m e S t o p p e r S o f h u n t e r d o n C o u n t y a n d t h e f B i p r e S e n t " h o w t o k e e p y o u r B u S i n e S S S a f e " Historic Flemington Courthouse • March 11 • Reception 5:30pm (with appetizers) • Seminar 6:00 pm Hunterdon County Businesses and Business owners are invited to attend a seminar, "How to Keep Your Business Safe", hosted by Crime Stoppers of Hunterdon County in conjunction with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office and the FBI. This informative and enlightening seminar will both explain current dangers to the security of their enterprise and demonstrate strategies to protect their business from both physical and cyber threats. Presentations will be made by: Hunterdon County Prosecutor, An- thony P. Kearns, III, Special Agent Michael A. Scimeca, FBI Violent Crimes/Criminal Enterprise Investigations, Special Agent Edward Quinn, FBI InfraGuard Coordinator, Chris Kmosko, CGEIT CISSP CRISC (Cloud Security), Dave Gansfuss, "Refuse to be a Victim" instructor. A reception with delicious fare will follow the presentations. Please note: the deadline to register is March 6. Crime Stoppers of Hunterdon County provides an anonymous service to the community to report crime. Launched in 2013, in partnership with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office and Hunterdon County Chiefs of Police Association, Crime Stoppers of Hunterdon County has helped to reduce crime in Hunterdon. Registration is free but required. Online www.crimestoppers- hunterdon.com or call: 908.782.3909. For more information, please visit us online at: www.crimestoppershunterdon.com. B e n e f i t S o f g r o u p e x e r C i S e By: Mona Moss AFFA certified Fitness/Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor Studies from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) indicate that group exercise provides participants the opportunity to feel young again. Group exercise is described as exercises performed by a group of individu- als led by an instructor. By choosing a group exercise class, you will enjoy the following benefits: socialization, a varied workout done to music and multi-level modifications of exercises so all can enjoy a safe and effective class led by a certified instructor. There are also health benefits to group exercise which include: cardiovascu- lar health, weight loss, bone density improvement and managing cholesterol and blood pressure. Studies have also shown participants enjoy a better night's sleep and reduction of stress. The Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers offer many classes including: Les Mills BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyCombat, BodyFlow, SH'BAM, Zumba Spinning, Boot Camp, Aquatics, Water Volleyball, Strength, Pilates, Yoga and Senior Fitness. Stop by and visit. It has been proven that when people enjoy what they are doing they stick with it! Bring this article in with you to one of our wellness center locations and enjoy a free one day guest pass on us! 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 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809

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