Newsletter
October Newsletter
Happy Autumn!
Autumn is a favorite season in New Jersey. The crisp weather, brilliant fall foliage, and popular annual activities like apple picking, pumpkin patch visits, and hiking to view fall foliage make it especially delightful.
According to NJ Hiking, peak foliage in New Jersey for 2023 is October 19th through 29th. While there are average times for color change, it really depends on several variables like temperature and rainfall. Trees at higher elevations turn color before ones at lower elevations. Leaves change first along water so head to areas with lakes, ponds, or rivers.
Hiking is a great fall activity to keep you moving and there are an abundance of trails for every level in and around Hunterdon and Somerset Counties.
Make sure to check out our "What's New in OCTOBER??" section.
October is National Physical Therapy Month
As the weather cools in the fall, it’s tempting to be less physically active. October is the perfect time to focus on healthy self-care because we’re celebrating National Physical Therapy Month! Physical therapy is not just for injury recovery. Its benefits also include injury and illness prevention.
Prestigious medical institutions also recognize the power of physical therapy in treating mental and emotional disorders. This year's theme is the "Value of PT." Its meaning goes beyond the cost savings of physical therapy to highlight the ways physical therapy improves quality of life.
Physical therapy is an effective and cost-saving treatment option for:
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Low back pain
- Incontinence
- And more!
Let’s make this month all about taking care of ourselves as we know the weather will take care of itself.
Physical Therapy is available at all of our wellness center locations!
What's New in October??
Emergency Alert Scheduled!
A nationwide test of the federal emergency alert system will be broadcast at approximately 2:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 to cellphones, televisions and radios across the United States at around the same time. Most Americans with wireless cellular devices will receive an emergency alert message, as will most whose televisions or radios are on when the test occurs.
CPR Training
Are you interested in getting American Heart Association CPR & AED training? Hunterdon Health will be offering classes at the Clinton Wellness Center.
Courses cover Adult, and Child CPR as well as AED use. The course cost is $60 per person.
Upcoming Dates:
October 14th & November 4th.
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Virtual Class Reminder
All virtual classes have been discontinued with the exception of the Sunday morning 9:30 am BodyBalance class with Leigh. While we appreciate all of you who have taken our virtual classes over the last couple of years, we no longer have the interest that we used to. We encourage you to come in and take the classes in person.
Assisted Stretch Sessions
New service being offered in Clinton - Assisted Stretch Sessions!
Assisted Stretch with Massage Therapist Stephanie Pappas. Help to align your body, receive a deeper stretch and strengthen yourself with private hands-on sessions! Stephanie has 30 years of experience teaching yoga, workshops and teacher training sessions. She is also the author of the books, "Yoga at Your Wall" and "Yoga Posture Adjustments and Assisting."
Available Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.
Pricing:
60-minute session: Member $75.00, Non-Member $85.00
90-minute session: Member $115.00, Non-Member $130.00
Please call the front desk to make an appointment.
Sound Bath Experience
Sound Bath is a whole-body listening experience. Certified Meditation Facilitator Lesley Vollmer will play vibrational instruments such as singing bowls and chimes to foster deep relaxation and restoration.
The benefits of Sound Bath include stress reduction, alleviation of pain and improved sleep quality. It can also enhance creativity, increase concentration, restore energy and promote a sense of well-being and inner peace.
It will be held at the Whitehouse Station Wellness Center on Sunday, October 22nd from 1:30-3:00 pm.
Cost: $30.00 for members, $35.00 for guests. You may register through the member portal/app under Clinton programs or by calling the front desk at 908-534-7600.
Mindfulness Meditation
Complementary Wellness Workshop with Kathy Vandenburg, MA, CMMI*
Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your mind on the present moment with an awareness of your environment and feelings.
Join us on Monday, October 30th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Clinton Wellness Center - Studio 3.
You may register through the member portal/app or by calling the front desk in Clinton at 908-735-6884 or Whitehouse 908-534-7600.
*Kathy is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor. She is passionate about helping others to manage stress through physical and mental fitness to find that state of wellness and joy.
PLEASE NOTE!
If you are waitlisted for a class and someone cancels, you will automatically be moved into the class and an email will be sent to you if it is within 2 hours of the class start time.
Two hours prior to the class, the waitlist closes and no one automatically gets moved in. The reason for this is the person being moved into the class may not get the notification in time, therefore, we are potentially holding a spot for someone who may not get the message. Members should check the portal/app or may call in within two hours of the start time to find out if there is an opening. In other words, the open spots become available to anyone at the two hour mark.
If you are on the waitlist and you decide that you are not going to attend, we ask that you please remove yourself. We also kindly ask that members who are unable to attend a class, cancel their registration more than 2 hours before the class begins. Please remember that if you do not cancel at all, you are subject to a $10 penalty.
If you refer a friend or family member and they join the Wellness Centers, you will receive a choice of $20 on your club account that can be used toward any service, product, or membership fee OR two free guest passes.
Fitness is a journey, not a destination. Staying fit is an ongoing commitment with milestones achieved along the way.
We are excited to announce that the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers is now offering a new 1-year Fitness Anniversary Program to celebrate our members' fitness milestones. We are happy you trusted us to provide you with the tools that will lead to lifelong health and wellness.
During your anniversary month, you will be invited to bring a family member or friend to join you for a one-anniversary workout. You will also receive two guest passes for future use and a complimentary beverage from our Pro Shop. (To redeem your rewards, please present the email you will receive during your anniversary month to the Front Desk.) We look forward to celebrating your progress and expressing our appreciation to you as a valued member of the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center.
We appreciate your customer loyalty and are happy to help guide you on your wellness journey!
If you have any further questions or comments, we welcome your phone calls to our Front Desk!
Most Sincerely,
