CONNECT, MENTAL HEALTH
PROJECT, JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP is promoting a Walk for Well-being on Sunday, April
27th from 3 – 5 pm. Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful spring
setting through the newest Jefferson Township trails – 1.6 miles of Dog and
Human friendly smooth hiking trails at Prospect Point Park, 30 Florida Avenue, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 .
Special thanks to Jefferson Township Girl Scout Troops 442 and 669 for
blazing this trail!!!
Girl Scout Troop
869 will also be collecting for the
Jefferson Township Animal Pound. Items
needed:
-Linens like sheets, blankets, towels (spring clean your closets and donate those
items to our troop collection)
-cat canned food
-kitty litter
-dog canned food
-cleaning supplies, bleach
-antibacterial hand soap
-disinfecting wipes
-small paper plates
-paper towels
-dry dog food or cat food
-toys/bones/treats
-gift cards to pet stores
This walk is pet friendly! All dogs must remain leashed at all times.
Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. Owners must clean up after their
dogs. Donations welcome for the
Jefferson Township Animal Pound and Jefferson Township CONNECT.
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Our goal of this walk is to bring peace, serenity and stress
relief to all that participate. This is
what the power of a peaceful walk(especially with our four-legged friends) can
do:
Walking can help lower your cholesterol, risk of
stroke and some cancers
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Walking can help improve cognitive function and
blood pressure
Walking with a pet improves our mood through
friendly interactions with our neighbors
Being with our pets reduces stress levels
included hypertension
Being with our pets increases our self esteem
through the unconditional love and companionship they provide
SAVE THE
DATE and attend or see us at these events:
Jefferson Days, Out of the Darkness Walk on October 13th, Veteran’s Day panel
on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on or around November 11th,
Christmas in the Village on December 6th
For more information follow Jefferson Township CONNECT on
FACEBOOK and the events page of the Jefferson PATCH. Any concerns, please email: jtmac@jeffersontownship.net
CONNECT’S mission:
Achieve greater results…break down barriers….promote positive
reinforcement….discover the solution…make an impact in the community… Together
We Can!!
Achieve
greater results…break down barriers…promote positive reinforcement
…discover
the solution…make an impact in the community…
Together We Can
