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November Newsletter
WELCOME TO NOVEMBER!
We hope you are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful foliage we are having this season. The colors have been very vibrant this year!
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 27, 2025
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
*No Group Fitness Classes
Friday, November 28, 2025
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
*Regular Classes
Saturday & Sunday, November 29th & 30th
Regular Hours & Classes
November Fitness Article
By: Andrew Wilk - Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Monmouth University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Fitness Nutrition & Weight Management Specialist
In a world where daily schedules are packed with work, family, and endless iPhone notifications, fitness is often pushed to the side and not made a top priority by many people. As a result, individuals become sedentary. Some of the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, muscle atrophy, and increased feelings of depression and anxiety. For this reason, health and fitness need to be made a higher priority.
Regular physical activity has been shown to:
- Boost heart health by improving circulation and lowering blood pressure
- Strengthen muscles and bones, reducing the risk of injury and osteoporosis as you age
- Support mental well-being, lower stress hormones, and enhance mood through endorphins
- Balance weight by helping regulate metabolism and blood sugar
What are some easy and practical ways to stay active for those with a busy lifestyle?
Build movement into your day. Take the stairs, walk during a phone call, or stretch between tasks. Walking all by itself has health benefits!
- 4,000-6000 steps-15% risk reduction in heart disease
- 6-10,000 steps a day-50% risk reduction
- 10-12,000 steps a day- 65% risk reduction
Find an enjoyable way to move. This can be through dancing, hiking, or lifting weights. Consistency comes from enjoyment!
Set realistic goals. Progress is better than perfection. If you create a workout routine with unrealistic goals and expectations, you are more likely to quit it.
In conclusion, fitness is not about chasing a perfect body. It’s about creating a stronger, healthier version of yourself that can show up fully in daily life. The goal of fitness does not have to be about deadlifting 1000 lbs. or bench pressing 500 lbs. It’s about being able to run around with your children without feeling out of breath, lifting a light piece of furniture for a family member, and maintaining a body that is strong enough and as pain-free as possible to accomplish simple activities of daily living. By moving consistently, you’re not just training for today, you’re investing in decades of better health ahead!
What's New in November?
Grateful for your Service!
A Special thank you!
FREE Workouts on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, for all active duty and veteran military personnel.
Join on Veterans Day and receive the rest of the month FREE! Must provide Military ID or Veterans Card.
We honor and appreciate your service. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which helps manage your diabetes. Physical activity also helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage. Please visit our website for Diabetes Education.
JOIN US for World Diabetes Day - November 14th
- Guests work out for FREE!
- Meet our fitness trainers and learn how simple movement can prevent and support diabetes management.
- Celebrate health and wellness while taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
SPECIAL JOINING INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
Ages 12 through 17 must have a parent present when completing a guest waiver.
Decoding Dizziness
Join presenter, Jessica Lane, DPT on Wednesday, November 19th, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm at the Clinton Wellness Center, Studio 3.
This session is designed to help participants understand the causes, prevention, and management of dizziness and balance challenges. Attendees will learn about different types of dizziness, how the vestibular system impacts balance, and practical exercises to reduce fall risk. Walk away with tools and strategies to stay steady, recognize triggers, and maintain overall wellness.
Members, please register through the Club Automation Portal App. Guests, please call the Front Desk in Clinton at 908-735-6884, Prompt 0, to register.
Group Fitness Updates - November
Clinton:
Change Chair Yoga - Tuesday (formerly Friday) at 10:30 am, with Susan, Studio 3
Whitehouse Station:
New class Splash Dance - Wednesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 at 10:00 am with Cindy, Pool
New class Studio Pilates - Mondays at 10:00 pm with Megan, Pilates Studio
Pilates Specialty Class
Instructor: Megan Sellers
Mondays 8:00 AM
Package price $144
Wednesdays 8:00 AM
Package price $180
Whitehouse Pilates Studio 2nd Floor
For any questions or to register, please call the Whitehouse Wellness Center front desk at 908-534-7600 ext 0.
CPR TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
November 8, 2025
December 6, 2025
January 31, 2026
February 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The courses listed are held at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center in Clinton.
Courses cover Adult and Child CPR as well as AED use. The course cost is $60 per person. To register for the class, please contact us at (908) 788-6614 or CPRinfo@hhsnj.org.
Hot Tub Cleaning Schedules
Clinton - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, November 12th
Friday, November 28th
Wednesday, December 10th
Friday, December 23rd
Whitehouse Station - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday, November 6th
Group Exercise Class Registration
- Registration will now open 72 hours (3 days) in advance of each class. (For example, if you’d like to take a class on Thursday, registration for that class will open at 12 am (midnight) on Monday. Please note that the day of the class does not count toward the 72 hours.)
- Registration will continue to open at midnight, as our current system does not allow us to adjust this time.
- 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,
