Newsletter
September Newsletter
Welcome to September!
September is famous for “Back to School” as well as the change from Summer to Autumn. Take this time to get reenergized and focus on healthy habits.
SEPTEMBER PROMOTION: THE TIME TO RECLAIM YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
Join the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers and receive 50% off the Enrollment Fee (Only $37.50). Offer expires September 30, 2025.
Must be 12 years of age or older to join. Ages 12 to 17 must have a parent present for consent when joining. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer valid for new members only.
September is Yoga Awareness Month!
A set of specific exercises, called poses, combined with specific breathing techniques and meditation principles, is the building block of a yoga class. If a pose causes pain or proves too difficult, there are variations and modifications that can be made to help students. Props like blocks, blankets and straps — even chairs — can be used to help you get the most benefit from the poses. Yoga is not one-size-fits-all: The best yoga experience for you will depend on your individual needs and goals.
Below are just some of the benefits of practicing yoga:
- Improves strength, balance and flexibility
- Can help with back pain relief
- Can ease arthritis symptoms
- Benefits heart health
- Relaxes you, to help you sleep better
- Can give you more energy and brighter moods
- Helps manage stress
- Can connect you with a supportive community
- Promotes better self-care
The Wellness Centers offer Yoga several times a week in both Clinton and Whitehouse Station. Please check the group fitness schedules if you are interested in trying a class.
September Fitness Article
By: Charlotte Vitale - Fitness Trainer & Kinesiology Graduate of the University of Rhode Island
Second-year student, Physical Therapist at the University of Rhode Island
The start of the school year can be an exciting yet challenging time when it comes to managing your schedule. From helping with homework to making lunches, all while squeezing in time for your own daily obligations, it can be difficult to find moments to exercise. Here are a few ways to keep on track with your exercise regime, without adding extra stress to your busy life!
The best way to avoid stretching yourself too thin is by starting small. Remember, the ACSM organization recommends a minimum of 30 minutes a day of moderate aerobic activity for at least five of the seven days each week. This can be broken up into two 15-minute walks around the neighborhood, for example, before picking the kids up from school or right after dinner. You can even make it into a fun family bonding activity after school to catch up on the day!
You can also incorporate exercises into your workday, while the little ones are at school. With busy daily schedules, it can be difficult to add a full workout into your day, so try a variety of briefer activities that can keep you fit and mobile. If you are working from home or at an office desk, you can take laps every hour to stretch out, or multitask by sitting and doing heel raises or seated marches while completing your work tasks. This will provide you with more energy throughout the day - ready to tackle the evening chaos of a full house!
Another option is to try finding other forms of exercise that can provide stress-relieving benefits, such as committing to a yoga class once or twice a week. With the start of the school year being a hectic time for everyone in the house, continuing with or modifying your exercise goals can help elevate your mood, increase your energy level, and create a positive mindset throughout the day!
What's New in September?
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Did you know that regular exercise is high on the list of ways to lower your cholesterol?
Please read about the Top 5 Lifestyle Changes you can make to improve your cholesterol levels.
Group Fitness Updates - September
Clinton:
New class Power Cycle - Fridays at 9:00 am, with Paul
Change Power Cycle - Tuesdays at 6:15 am, with Rich (formerly 8:30 am with Paul)
Whitehouse Station:
New class Studio Pilates $$ - Wednesdays at 8:00 am, with Megan
Change Yoga - Sundays at 12:00 pm, Rotating Instructors (formerly with Ken)
Removing AquaFit - Thursdays at 11:00 am
Pilates Specialty Class
Instructor: Megan Sellers
Mondays 8:00 AM (Starts 9/8/25)
Wednesdays 8:00 AM (Starts 9/3/25)
Package price for September $144
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.
Embrace the Sound
Join certified meditation facilitator Lesley Vollmer as she guides participants through a full-body listening experience with a 40-inch Chau gong and her collection of resonant instruments at the Clinton Wellness Center.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$30 for Members, $35 for Guests
Let’s embrace sound together! Bring your pillow, blanket, eye mask and yoga mat!
Register by visiting our membership portal/app. The event can be found under Programs. Please click “Facility” and choose the Clinton location to find the event. You may also book by calling the front desk at 908-735-6884.
Fall Meditation Wellness Series
Hosted by: Kathy Vandenburg, Mindfulness Instructor
Embark on a journey with Kathy through various mindfulness techniques. Each session will offer an opportunity to explore mindfulness practices for enhanced well-being.
Mindful Eating: Transitioning into Fall
As the seasons shift and autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to slow down and reconnect through mindful eating. Embrace mindful eating with fresh, seasonal produce.
Conclude with a guided mindfulness meditation.
Friday, September 12th, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Whitehouse Station Wellness Center, Atrium Room
Members, please register through the Club Automation Portal App. Guests, please call the Front Desk in Whitehouse Station at
908-534-7600, Prompt 0, to register.
CPR TRAINING
GET CERTIFIED IN HEARTSAVER CPR & AED IN JUST A FEW HOURS!
UPCOMING DATES:
September 13, 2025
October 4, 2025
November 8, 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 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
Friday, September 5th
Wednesday, September 17th
Friday, October 3rd
Wednesday, October 15th
Friday, October 31st
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, September 11th
Tuesday, September 23rd
Thursday, October 9th
Tuesday, October 21st
Thursday, November 6th
Group Exercise Class Registration Changes
Please note a change to our group exercise class registration process as of June 1st.
- 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,
