Clinton Township Newsletter

8 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 6 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com The UPS Store 1802 Rte 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809 908.638.3500 email: store4525@theupsstore.com t R e a S U R e S a w a i t a t t h e h o l i d a y f a i R a t C o K e S B U R y U n i t e d m e t h o d i S t C h U R C h ! Saturday November 19, 230 Cokesbury Rd. Lebanon. From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, treasures await! We'll have crafts, baked goods, rummage items and lots of Holiday Cheer! We hope to see you there! f R e S h g R e e n S a t C h R i S t m a S t i m e ! Tuesday, December 6, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Echo Hill | Adults, $35 Join Senior Gardener "Jaybird" Strauss for a merry evening of holiday creativity! Bring Christmas inside with an evergreen wreath, swag or a boxwood topiary. It will be an enjoyable evening to share with friends and family! All basic material for the decorations will be provided, but feel free to bring your own accessories as well. Pre-registration is required and is first come – first served. For a registration form, download one from: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us. Click on "Parks & Recreation." For more information call the Parks Division at: 908.782.1158. m a n a g i n g o U t o f w i n t e R d e p R e S S i o n by Lyn Siegel LCSW, MPH, MSW The days are getting shorter! December 21 is the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year. Consequently many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder that starts in November and December. It is believed that less sunlight in the fall and winter can cause hormonal changes, particularly less of the chemical serotonin which regulates mood during Fall and Winter. The most common symptoms are depression, fatigue and weight gain. People can also experience various other symptoms such as sad mood, diminished interest, changes in appetite, sleep difficulties, lack of energy, irritability, worthlessness, trouble concentrating and withdrawal from friends and family. "Managing out of winter depression" requires resources that will help to get past the depressive mood. Balancing Omega 3s and Omega 6s through diet and supplements can help with seasonal depression by reducing brain inflammation that can cause depression. Omega 3s are usually lacking and can be replaced by eating salmon, tuna and halibut or taking fish oil orally. A trained psychotherapist can help to identify the triggers that are leading to depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an effective psychological treatment that helps by reprocessing bothersome memories that trigger seasonal depression. Other treatments for depression include cognitive- behavioral therapy, aerobic exercise 5-6 times a week, yoga, improving food choices, natural sunlight or using a full/natural spectrum light box (Verilux.com). Some people may also need antidepressants to lift seasonal depression. For a free consultation, contact Lyn Siegel MSW, MPH, LCSW at: 908.586.3254, email lynsiegel@embarqmail.com, 19 Lilac Drive Flemington NJ 08822. www.clintontherapist.citymax.com. h o l i d a y h a p p e n i n g S a t R V C C a R t S ! Get into the holiday spirit at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, the performing arts center in your backyard! From classical ballet, to Motown music, to science experiments, to jazz and more — whatever your interests, there's a show to entertain you! Holiday offerings include Shadows of the 60's – A Holiday Tribute to Motown, Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm; This Wonderful Life (Jeremy Kendall), Tuesday, December 13 at 2 :00 pm and 7:00 pm; A Winter Jazz Holiday Concert (David Leonhardt Jazz Trio), Thursday, December 15 at noon and 7:00 pm. Bring the family to The Great Russian Nutcracker (Moscow Ballet) on Friday, December 9 at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm; A Christmas Carol (Nebraska Theatre Caravan) on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm; and The Science of Santa (Doktor Kaboom!) on Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. Tickets and gift certificates make great holiday gifts! Shop our Sale of Celebration, an online-only sale that offers 20% off tickets purchased through our website (Sale ends January 2. Valid for shows dated January – May 2017.) Make memories that last a lifetime! Visit RVCCArts.org to purchase. For phone orders and information, contact the Box Office at: 908.725.3420. Senior citizen, student and group discounts are available for most performances. The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCCArts), a community-based, non-profit performing arts center, presents a wide range of cultural programming by professional touring companies of regional, national and international stature. Find out more at: www.RVCCArts.org.

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