October 7, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 Glen Rock Roundup Warnke to lead Day of Reflection All Saints Church in Glen Rock is offering a Day of Reflection on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rev. James Warnke, an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, psychotherapist, expert on visual impairment, and karate will lead the day. Rev. Warnke will address how the comings and goings of ordinary life, including births, deaths, marriages, divorces, new jobs, moves, unemployment, and sending children off to college, affect one’s relationship with God, family members, and others. All Saints Church is located at 40 Central Avenue, Glen Rock. The cost for this event is $15 and includes lunch. Participants should register by Oct. 10. Contact Jane Sullivan at (201) 891-6657 or at janesullivan@optonline.net for more information. Seniors reminded to return survey Glen Rock senior citizens are reminded that responses to the senior citizen survey are due by Sept. 30. Completed surveys may be mailed (or hand delivered) to the Glen Rock Municipal Building. Surveys may also be hand delivered to the Glen Rock Library. Benefit Bash to aid WICS Shop all day while supporting the Glen Rock Women in Community Service on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Lord & Taylor store at The Fashion Center in Paramus. This is an exclusive day filled with special events and savings. Admission is $5, and all the proceeds from the tickets sold are retained by WICS. The Benefit Bash offers a 20 percent off one sale or regularly priced special item, and a savings pass for 15 percent off cosmetics, fragrances, and all regularly priced and sale items all day. Participants who use their Lord & Taylor charge card receive additional savings. Pre-sale shopping is available. To purchase tickets, contact Ellen Dowling at (201) 4458369 or Susan Streaser at (201) 612-8968. WICS to host Membership Social Community-minded women of Glen Rock are invited to attend the annual Glen Rock Women in Community Service (WICS) Membership Social. The social will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m., at the home of a member. Glen Rock WICS is a service and social club for women of all ages. This gathering will give attendees an opportunity to mingle with members in an informal setting and learn more about WICS programs and activities. Anyone interested in attending this membership event may contact Andrea Vachon at (201) 670-4938 for details. Throughout the year, WICS members are involved in a number of community service programs and events. The club organizes the annual spring Blood Drive at Central School, conducts food drives to benefit several local agencies, and contributes members’ time and club funds to charities such as the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Shelter Our Sisters, and the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat. WICS also sponsors the annual townwide spelling bee and co-sponsors with the Glen Rock Chamber of Commerce the Glen Rock Halloween Parade. Seniors plan fall trips The Glen Rock Seniors are planning an Oktoberfest at Mount Haven, Milford, Pennsylvania on Oct. 21. The trip will include live entertainment, two gala-themed buffets, a four-hour open bar, first-run films, a DJ, and activities all day in a beautiful setting. The bus will leave Wilde Park in Glen Rock at 9 a.m. The cost is $43 for members and $46 for non-members. For reservations, call (201) 444-5498. A Patriot Salute Day celebration at the Inn at Hunt’s Landing is planned for Nov. 11. This event will be a salute to the men and women defending our freedom. The trip will include a full hot breakfast buffet, four-hour open bar, dinner buffet, music, dancing, entertainment, and transportation. The cost of the trip is $43 for members, $46 for non-members. The bus will depart from Wilde Park in Glen Rock at 8:45 a.m. Contact Evelyn at (201) 445-9238. Fall Boutique scheduled Glen Rock Jewish Center will host a fall boutique on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 25 vendors will be selling everything from costume jewelry and accessories to clothing and knitwear. All proceeds from this event go the GRJC. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The Glen Rock Jewish Center is located at 682 Harristown Road. For further information, contact Melinda Goldberg at (201) 666-6610 extension 292. Mature Parishioners set meeting The Saint Catharine Association of Mature Parishioners will meet Oct. 16 in the Community Hall at Saint Catharine Church at 2 p.m. The seniors also have planned an Oktoberfest at the Brownstone in Paterson on Friday, Oct. 23. The festivities will begin at noon and include lunch. For reservations, contact Mary at (201) 791-3812. A Day of Recollection is set for Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m., lunch, and a conference. RSVP to Maura at (201) 797-7829 or Frank at (201) 444-3859. The annual Christmas party will be held at the Brownstone on Thursday, Dec. 17. The party will begin at noon. For more information or to make reservations call Bob at (201) 444-1024. Trips are open to non-members. Entertainment books for sale American Legion Post 145 in Glen Rock is offering 2010 Entertainment Books. The books are $30 and can be delivered or picked up anytime. The book contains big discounts and two-for-one offers, and $20 in Shop-Rite coupons. The book is valid to Nov. 1, 2010. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans’ Home in Paramus. Call (201) 445-9238. Grad Ball Beefsteak seeks donations The Hang ‘10 Beefsteak Dinner and Auction, the primary fundraiser for the Glen Rock Grad Ball, is planned for Nov. 21 at Saint Leon’s Orthodox Church in Fair Lawn at 7 p.m. The committee is seeking donations for the auction. Tickets are $55 a person and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and beverages. Reserve seats or a table early; this event tends to sell out quickly. Anyone with goods or services to offer may contact Greg and Laura Hunko at (201) 321-0535 or Laurahunko@yahoo.com. Dear Advertisers, October is... Awareness Month Breast Cancer The staff of The Villadom TIMES has chosen this month to offer a focus on Women’s Health Issues and Breast Cancer Awareness. We look forward to your support by including your advertising message in this feature section throughout the month of October, which will afford us the opportunity to inform, share and educate our readers on issues of significance to all of us. 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