Newsletter
October Newsletter
As the colors of fall begin to brighten our surroundings, we’re reminded of what makes the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center so special—our community. From familiar faces and friendly conversations to classes, activities, and shared goals, each of you helps make the Center a welcoming place to connect and thrive. This fall, we look forward to continuing to grow together, celebrating one another, and making the most of the season.
We are also excited to share that a new garden is currently under construction at our Clinton Health Campus.
Created as part of the Mental Wellness Partnership Program provided by the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers, it will offer a welcoming space to connect and spend time outdoors.
The garden is being made possible through the generous support of Maggie and Peter Baumann and their family, along with donors to the Mental Wellness Partnership Program.
Planned events and opportunities to contribute will be shared soon. A ribbon-cutting celebration is planned for Spring 2027, when it will be formally dedicated as Betsy’s Garden of Remembrance. We look forward to sharing this special addition to our campus with you.
Mary Benyola
Wellness Center Director
Help Us Keep Your Information Up to Date
Have you recently moved or changed your mailing address? Please take a moment to review and update your mailing information with the Wellness Center. Keeping your address current helps ensure that important membership communications and notices are delivered to you without delay.
Please visit the Front Desk to update your mailing address or any other contact information on your membership account.
Thank you for helping us keep your membership information accurate!
October Fitness Article
By: Cliff Zuniga - NASM-certified Personal Trainer
When most people think about fitness, they focus on losing weight or improving their appearance. While those goals are important, one of the best investments we can make in our long-term health is to build and maintain strength.
Why Strength Matters
As we age, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass and strength if we are not actively working to maintain them. This can affect our balance, mobility, metabolism, and ability to perform everyday activities. For instance, according to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 10 million Americans have Osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk.
The good news is that strength training can help slow this process, it’s never too late to start!
Strength training doesn’t have to mean lifting extremely heavy weights. Resistance bands, dumbbells, machines, bodyweight exercises, and functional movements such as squats, lunges, rows, and presses can all be effective. The key is consistency and gradually challenging your body over time.
For busy adults, two to three focused strength-training sessions per week for an hour can be an excellent starting point. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s creating a routine that fits your lifestyle and can be maintained.
Fitness Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
As a Personal Trainer, I have had the opportunity to train seniors, adults, and teenagers, and one lesson continues to stand out: every individual has a different starting point. Some individuals that I have worked with are conscious about their weight, others may be about confidence, while some are concerned about knowledge in using strength training machines properly.
I currently train clients at both Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center locations, working with people at different stages of their health and fitness journeys. Every program I design is tailored to the individual because fitness is not one-size-fits-all.
It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, understand their goals and abilities, and create a realistic path toward improvement. I want to be the catalyst that helps my clients improve their health, build confidence, and become stronger versions of themselves.
Focus on Progress
Fitness should be part of our lifestyle and not something we only prioritize when we want to lose weight or prepare for a special event. How we move, what we eat, how we sleep, and how we manage stress all contribute to our overall health and quality of life.
Instead of focusing solely on the scale, pay attention to improvements in your strength, stamina, mobility, and body composition. Small consistent changes such as walking more, doctor visits, eating nutritious foods, drinking more water, strength training, and getting adequate sleep can make a meaningful difference.
Fitness is not just about how you look today. It’s about building a stronger, healthier body that can serve you for years to come.
Keep moving. Keep progressing. Keep building strength!
What's New in October?
Walk with a Doc
Did you know that regular physical activity like walking is one of the best things you can do for your health?
Philip Glassner, MD of MidJersey Orthopaedics, will give a health talk on "Hip and Knee Pain: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery" and then lead a self-paced walk. This event is free and everyone is welcome! If you have any questions about WWAD, please email wwadclinton@hhsnj.org.
October 10, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center - Clinton
No registration is necessary.
Line Dancing Launch Dates!
Whitehouse Station
Wednesday, 10/14/26 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Clinton
Saturday, 10/24 /26 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Standard sign-up: 3 days in advance. Regular hour-long classes start in November!
Welcome our New Massage Therapist
We’re excited to welcome our new massage therapist, Nicoleta Nastase, LMT, to our Wellness Centers! Nicoleta is a licensed massage therapist with over 16 years of international experience in therapeutic massage and bodywork. Read more about Nicoleta here.
Book a Massage with Nicoleta
Whitehouse Station
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Clinton
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Select Saturdays: 10 AM - 4 PM
To schedule a massage in Clinton, call 908-735-6884.
To schedule a massage in Whitehouse Station, call 908-534-7600.
Posture Matters: Move Well, Feel Your Best
Hunterdon Physical Therapy Presents: Posture Matters: Move Well. Feel Your Best.
Are you or someone you know concerned about your posture? Millions suffer from the negative health consequences of poor posture — but it is NOT inevitable as we age!
Session Highlights:
● Assess your Posture & Alignment
● Find Easy Ways to Improve Your Posture
● Make Simple Ergonomic Changes
● Build Healthy Posture Habits
Presenters:
George Schlitzer, DPT, OCS, Hunterdon Physical Therapy at Whitehouse
Brian Patullo, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist, Hunterdon Sports & Physical Therapy in Flemington
When:
October 15th - 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Clinton Wellness Center - Studio 3
Members, please register through the Club Automation Portal App. Guests, please call the Front Desk in Clinton at 908-735-6884.
New Walk Fit Class
Walk HIIT to Stay Fit - Kickstart fall with a smarter way to walk! Join us for a fantastic 45-minute workout with POWERFUL BENEFITS!
- Science-based method - Over two decades of scientific research from leading universities and medical institutions.
- Super low impact - Anyone can do it!
- Simple instructor-led “interval walking training“ method
- Alternating intervals of low, moderate, and high-intensity walking to maximize benefits.
- Consistency pays off
- Supports your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and overall metabolic health!
WalkFit Class Details
Isshinryu Karate
Instructed by Dein Shapiro, Head Sensei since 1999 & 5th Degree Black Belt.
Each student starts at the beginning and progresses at his/her own pace. Along the way, one naturally develops strength, endurance, agility, coordination, self-confidence, and a healthy respect for violence. It is hoped that with this knowledge and self-confidence, violence can be avoided or at least limited or contained. Each person has the right to defend himself, but no one has the right to use excessive force. No one truly wins a real fight.
Classes are held Mondays, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the Whitehouse Station Wellness Center Atrium.
$60.00/month for members
$65.00/month for Guests
*Rates are per month - there are no drop-in options.
Please call the Front Desk in Whitehouse Station at 908-534-7600 to register.
Mental Wellness Partnership Program
The Mental Wellness Partnership Program focuses on a whole-person approach to wellness, supporting positive transformation through how we move, eat, and think. *Referral from Hunterdon Behavioral Health required*
Mind & Body Wellness
A three-month journey connecting fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness. Through personalized support from certified personal trainers and registered dietitians, participants gain the tools to create healthy habits and enhance overall quality of life.
Personal Training & Nutrition Coaching*
● Personalized fitness and nutrition coaching
● Guidance and tools to reach your goals
Membership & Resources
● Access to Wellness Centers and group fitness classes
● Resources to build lifelong healthy habits
*Fitness at Clinton and Whitehouse Station Wellness Centers. Nutrition Coaching at Center for Nutrition & Diabetes Management, Flemington (Virtual Available).
Learn more here or reach out to Rana Block, Wellness Coordinator at 908-271-8435 or email: rblock@hhsnj.org.
CPR & First Aid Training
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
CPR COURSES cover Adult and Child CPR as well as AED use. The course cost is $63 per person.
UPCOMING DATES:
October 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID provides students with training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, empowering them to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community. The course cost is $53 per person. FIRST AID CERTIFICATE INCLUDED!
UPCOMING DATES:
October 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The courses above are held at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton.
To register for the class, please contact us at (908) 788-6614 or CPRinfo@hhsnj.org.
Hot Tub Cleaning Schedules
Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Clinton - Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, October 2nd
Wednesday, October 14th
Friday, October 30th
Wednesday, November 11th
Friday, November 27th
Wednesday, December 9th
Whitehouse Station - Hours 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6th
Thursday, October 22nd
Tuesday, November 3rd
Thursday, November 19th
We're Hiring Lifeguards!
If you or someone you know is looking for a fun, rewarding position in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
- Flexible hours
- A chance to make a difference in our members’ safety and experience.
- Free Wellness Center membership after 60 days
Requirements:
- Current lifeguard certification
- Strong swimming skills
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
If you’re interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please apply or share this opportunity!
For more information or to submit your application, visit the following link: Application, and enter lifeguard into the search bar for available positions. Or you can contact Catherine Connors at cconnors@hhsnj.org.
Group Exercise Class Registration
- Registration will now open exactly 72 hours (3 days) prior to each class's start time. (For example, if a class begins at 6:15 AM on Wednesday, registration will open at 6:15 AM on Sunday.)
- To help make classes more accessible to everyone, we are encouraging members to sign up for no more than two classes within any 3-hour window. This will help ensure that more members have the opportunity to participate in the classes they enjoy.
- We also kindly ask that if you are unable to attend a class you are registered for, please cancel at least 2 hours in advance. This allows other members the opportunity to take your spot and helps our instructors plan accordingly.
Reminders will be posted at the front desk and inside each group fitness studio, and our team is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Friendly Reminders!
Aquatics:
Reminder - Please be sure to shower before entering any of our pools and refrain from hanging or sitting on the lap lanes. See Pool Schedules.
Fitness Floor:
Please be mindful when stepping onto the track. Members utilize the track for different reasons and you do not want to get run down. Treat it like you are crossing the street, be sure to look both ways!
Equipment:
Everyone has been doing a great job of wiping down the machines and keeping our equipment clean. Thank you for your consideration!
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.
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,
