January 21, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Saddle River Valley Notes Board of education to meet The Upper Saddle River Board of Education will meet on Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held in the media center of the Cavallini Middle School located at 392 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Singles support group offered The Church of the Presentation is offering a series of sessions for individuals who are coping with divorce or ending a relationship. Some of the topics to be addressed are discovering yourself; unique dreams, wants and needs; introducing new relationships within your support system; employment and financial changes; honoring the grief and regrets that arise; facets of dating and creating new relationships; and creating a spiritual environment to fit your new life. These sessions will begin on Thursday, Jan. 29 in meeting room four at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation located at 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. For more information contact Milli Stellatos at (201) 327-1313 extension 12. Cultural Center offers children’s classes The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center located at 305 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River is offering winter classes for toddlers/preschoolers, and children. The cost for classes that run 10 weeks is $135. The 12-week classes are $160 plus materials. Classes for toddlers and preschoolers include: Little Art Explorers on Wednesdays for ages three through five, 10 weeks, from 1 to 1:45 p.m.; Cooking for Mommy & Me on Thursdays for ages three through five, 12 weeks, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; Tons of Fun Mommy and Me on Fridays for ages three through five, 12 weeks, from 9:15 to 10 a.m.; Mommy & Me & Music on Fridays for ages two through four, 12 weeks, from 10:15 to 11 a.m.; and Ballet for Beginners on Fridays for ages three through five, 12 weeks, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. or 1 to 1:45 p.m. Kids Corner classes are for ages five-and-a-half and up and include: Cooking Around the World on Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for eight weeks for $190; Fine Arts will meet on Tuesdays for 12 weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.; The Secrets of Magic meets on Wednesdays for six weeks for $100 from 4 to 5 p.m.; Junior Art Explorers meets on Wednesdays for 10 weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.; Hip Hop Dance Class meets on Wednesdays for 12 weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.; Crafts & Chocolate Workshops on Thursdays for 12 weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.; and karate on Saturdays for 12 weeks from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. School vacation workshops will be offered during the winter and spring breaks. They will run two day for $95 and meet from 9 a.m. to noon. On Feb. 16 and 17, On the Shores & Under the Sea will be offered. On April 27 and 28, the workshop will be Under the Big Top Circus & Magic. For more information contact director Georgia Greiner at (201) 825-3366 or at Georgia@SRVCC.org. or go to www.SRVCC.org. SRV Newcomers Club plans events The Saddle River Valley Newcomers Club has planned a full schedule of events. On Tuesday, Jan 20, the Book Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. “The Post Birthday World” by Lionel Shriver will be the selection. Contact host Kathleen Barker at ksbarker2@optonline.net for more information. The Morning Social will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Upper Saddle River Library at 10 a.m. Contact Lena Piccione at (201) 934-9308 or lenacwa@aol.com. The International Group meets on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. Contact Viola at (201) 962-7573 to join this group. “Let’s do Lunch,” scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m., will be held at Café’ Panache in Ramsey. The cost is $25. Call Donna Nicholsonat (201) 327-3641 or Lee Anne Luing at (201) 818-9133. The Spring Champagne Brunch is planned for Friday, March 20, at a member’s home. If interested call Donna at (201) 327-3641. The Saddle River Valley Newcomers Club is open to all residents of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, and the surrounding communities. Anyone interested in learning more about the organization to attend the next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Contact Joanne at (201) 327-1080 for more details. The club is comprised of women who share a desire to improve the lives of others within and beyond the community. Support for separated, divorced individuals The Church of the Presentation’s newly separated or divorced ministry is offering sessions beginning Monday, Jan. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to provide a healing process for its participants. Learn the process of change, communication, self-awareness, and paths for human growth and self esteem. Trained team members will facilitate these sessions. The group will meet in the gather room south of the Church of the Presentation located at 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. To register, contact Milli Stellatos at (201) 327-1313 extension 12. Singles plan pizza evening The Singles Ministry at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River invites singles to join the group for pizza and music on Jan. 24 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in the community room. The $10 cost includes pizza and two drinks (soft drinks/wine/beer). Additional drinks will be available for purchase. Volunteers are needed to help with the 6 p.m. set up, cleanup, and with serving the pizza. Anyone available to volunteer should call the hotline and leave your name. For more information go to http://www.churchofpresentation.org/Events/SingleWorld.htm. Open House Month announced January is Open House Month at the YWCA of Bergen County’s Rodie Child Care Center. Parents are invited to meet the staff and tour the center between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Located at 98 Pleasant Avenue in Upper Saddle River, the Rodie Center offers full and part time infant and toddler care, nursery school and kindergarten for children ages six weeks to six years. The center is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. year-round except major holidays. Call Director Diane Eide at (201) 236-3126 or visit www. ywcabergencounty.org. Bereavement support group forming The Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River is offering a bereavement support group that is open to the public. There will be eight sessions over eight weeks with trained facilitators. Topics include family systems, family changes, elements of grief, loneliness, anger, guilt, and inner healing. Registration is required and there is no charge. For dates and times call (201) 327-1313 extension 46. ‘Coffee Talk’ group to meet Join the Upper Saddle River Library for a new book group, Coffee Talk, with Alice, Ann, and Camille, on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. With three different personalities moderating the group, there is sure to be lively conversation. Refreshments will be provided. The Upper Saddle River Library is located at 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River. Novels at Night the Upper Saddle River Library’s Novels at Night book club meet the first Wednesday of every month. For a list of future novels and meeting dates, pick up a flyer at the USR Library or view online at uppersaddleriverlibrary.org. The Upper Saddle River Library is located at 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River. Planner 2009 By participating in this very special supplement to The Villadom TIMES, you’ll get the selective exposure you need in 56,300 households in your market area. Publication Date: Wednesday, January 28 Advertising Deadline: Wednesday, January 21 Call today to place your advertisement: 201-652-0744