Newsletter
May Newsletter
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and a great month to get moving! This observance month not only celebrates exercise and sports participation, but also highlights the important benefits of being physically active, such as reducing your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Exercise can also help reduce stress, improve your mood, and strengthen your bones and muscles.
With spring in full force and summer just around the corner, it is a perfect time to get outside and explore your area. Going on a walk or bike ride, rock climbing, or even going for a swim at a local pool are great ways to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle. Find accessible parks or trails near you to get moving outside. Have a fun, safe, and healthy spring and summer by making physical activity a part of your daily routine.
Memorial Day Hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
No Group Fitness Classes.
To the brave men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you. On this day, we celebrate service, sacrifice, and selflessness.
"May we never forget freedom isn't free." — Unknown
By: Nicole Prisco - NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Experienced Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher, Barre Certified Teacher, and Pilates Certified Teacher
There are many benefits to Barre Fitness. As an experienced teacher of various classes, I work with a diverse group of people of all fitness levels. Barre Fitness is a combination of Yoga, Pilates, and Dance; engaging the core, using balance, and combining stretching with strength.
Yoga focuses on poses that include balance and breathwork for both the mind and body. Pilates focuses on core strength and control with precise movements. Dance incorporates choreographed movements with expression. When combining all three of these fitness forms, you get a Barre Fitness class.
Barre Fitness classes help with balance and coordination, improve flexibility, and can be considered a low-impact core and leg strengthening exercise. This form of exercise can help improve cardiovascular health by elevating the heart rate through exercise movements. Any age or experience level can try out a Barre Fitness class and benefit from it.
Group classes are a good way to interact and socialize with people in the community. Fitness has many benefits and is always a positive experience. Some of these benefits are: improving mental health, reducing stress, increasing energy, enhancing the quality of sleep, and boosting confidence. If you get a chance, try a Barre Fitness class.
What's New in May?
Summer Freeze Special
From June 1 through August 31, 2025, you can place your membership on hold for just $15 total—that’s up to three months for one low price.
Normally, freezes are $15 per month, but this summer special gives you the full season at a flat rate of $15.
📌 Please note:
- The special rate only applies to freeze dates that fall between June 1 to August 31.
- Any freeze time that extends beyond August 31st will incur the standard $15/month charge.
- To request the Summer Freeze, stop by the front desk and let us know. Be sure to mention the “Summer Freeze Special” when completing your freeze form so we can apply the discounted rate.
Temporary Closure of Showers & Sauna in Whitehouse
Additional maintenance will be performed on the showers in the Women's Locker Room at our Whitehouse Station location, from May 22-23.
During this time:
- The locker room will remain open and accessible
- The showers and sauna will be temporarily unavailable
- A privacy wall divider will be in place for your comfort and discretion
- The AquaFit class scheduled on Thursday, May 22nd has been canceled.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to improve your experience. We will notify you as soon as the shower and sauna areas are back in service.
Group Fitness Updates
Clinton:
NEW!
Monday, Power Cycle Express, 6:15 am, Power Cycle Studio (starting 5/5)
Tuesday, Total Body Conditioning, 10:00 am (starting 5/6)
Tuesday, Dance Fitness Cardio, 10:00 am (starting 5/6)
Friday, Chair Yoga, 10:30 am, Studio 3 (starting 5/2)
Friday, TRX Combo, 10:15 am (starting 5/2)
Whitehouse Station:
NEW!
Monday, Studio Pilates, 8:00 am (starting 5/5)
Wednesday, Studio Pilates, 8:00 am (starting 5/7)
Group Exercise Class Registration Changes
Please note a change to our group exercise class registration process, which will go into effect on June 1st.
- Registration will now open 72 hours (three 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 two hours in advance. This allows other members the opportunity to take your spot and helps our instructors plan accordingly.
- Please note that during the first week of June, there may be some overlap between the old and new registration timelines. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.
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.
Exercise Snacking
Complimentary Community Wellness Session on Exercise Snacking - A Bite-Sized Approach to Fitness!
Everyone loves a snack, but this one comes with health benefits! Exercise snacks are the perfect way to integrate movement into your daily life.
Presenters:
Brian Patullo, Senior Physical Therapist, Hunterdon Sports & Physical Therapy in Flemington
Adrian Kinsella, Wellness Coordinator and Personal Trainer, Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Hunterdon Health & Wellness Center
537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station - Atrium Studio
For members, please register using the Club Automation Member Portal. For guests, please call the Whitehouse Station Front Desk to Register at 908-534-7600, Prompt 0
Gong Sound Bath
Experience the transformational vibrations of a Gong Sound Bath!
Sunday, May 18th from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Clinton Health & Wellness Center
Gong vibrations elevate us and create a deep, spontaneous meditative state that can restore harmony and vitality to the mind, body and spirit. Join certified sound meditation facilitator Lesley Vollmer as she welcomes a 40-inch Chau gong into her collection of resonant instruments. The benefits of a sound bath include stress reduction, alleviating pain, and improved sleep quality. It can also enhance creativity, increase concentration, restore energy, and promote a sense of well-being and inner peace.
Bring your pillow, blanket, eye mask, and yoga mat (or use one of our yoga mats)! Members may register by visiting our membership portal/app. The event can be found under Programs. Please click “Facility” and choose the Whitehouse location to find the event. Guests may reserve their space by calling the front desk at 908-735-6884.
$30 for Members, $35 for Guests
Senior Health & Fitness Day
Join us for a day of Wellness and Community Healthy Aging: Mind, Body & Spirit
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Locations: Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers (Clinton & Whitehouse Station)
Experience a fun and informative event dedicated to senior health, fitness, and well-being.
Exclusive Perks:
- Bring a friend! Guest Visit Fees Waived
- Special Senior Joining Incentive
Please see the attached PDF for a list of sessions.
SESSION REGISTRATION:
Please call (908) 735-3903 or email gedwards@hhsnj.org to reserve your spot!
Hot Tub Cleaning Schedules
Clinton - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, May 23rd
Wednesday, June 4th
Friday, June 20th
Wednesday, July 2nd
Friday, July 18th
Wednesday, July 30th
Friday, August 8th
Wednesday, August 20th
Friday, September 5th
Whitehouse Station - Hot Tub Cleaning Schedule
Hours: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 8th
Tuesday, May 20th
Thursday, June 5th
Tuesday, June 17th
Thursday, July 3rd
Tuesday, July 15th
Thursday, July 31st
Tuesday, August 5th
CPR TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
May 24, 2025
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, Child CPR as well as AED use. Course cost is $60 per person. To register for the class please contact us at (908) 788-6614 or CPRinfo@hhsnj.org.
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,
