January 28, 2009 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Saddle River Valley Notes Baby Shower Fundraiser set The Woman’s Club of Upper Saddle River recently announced its plans for the club’s eighth annual Baby Shower Fundraiser to benefit the babies of women at the Strengthen Our Sisters shelter for women. The dinner will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at Westy’s Storage, 200 Route 17 North in Upper Saddle River. Westy’s will also provide free transportation for all the items donated to the shelter. Dinner will be by Personal Touch Caterers. The community is welcome to participate through donations, and/or attendance at the shower. The cost of dinner is $25 per person. The shelter needs new or gently used clothing and accessories from newborn to size 2T. These items will be packaged in gift baskets at the shelter, and given to the newborn residents. Formula and diapers are also needed. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Barbara at (201) 825-0207. The Woman’s Club welcomes new members. All who would like information about becoming a part of this charitable group may call Joyce at (201) 307-5986. Juniors welcome new members The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club invites women interested in learning more about the organization to attend the club’s next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Contact Joanne at (201) 327-1080 for details. The club is comprised of women who share a desire to improve the lives of others within and beyond the borders of their community. 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. The International Group meets on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. Contact Viola at (201) 962-7573 to join this group. 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) 9349308 or lenacwa@aol.com. “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 Nicholson at (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. 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. Book groups meet at the library 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. 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. Discounted gala tickets offered The Upper Saddle River Educational Foundation is now selling discounted tickets to its annual gala fundraiser, Town Night Out. This event, to be held at The Estate at Florentine Gardens on March 6, 2009, will include a threehour cocktail party featuring international food stations, a premium open bar, and a lavish Viennese Table. Town Night Out will also feature entertainment and an auction. The entire community is invited. Tickets are $230 per couple. Tickets are available at the Upper Saddle River Library or by contacting Maria DiMartino at (201) 818-2402. The USREF is a non-profit community supported organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in the USR public school system by providing funding to support exceptional and extraordinary educational and cultural programs.