April 21, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 23 Glen Rock Roundup Seniors announce spring trips The Glen Rock Seniors have planned a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “The Sunshine Boys” on April 28. Lunch and bus transportation is included. The cost is $54 for members and $59 for non-members. The bus will depart from Wilde Park at 9:30 a.m. To reserve seats and meal choice, contact Andy at (201) 248-9436. Torino to address Garden Club Birdscaping expert Don Torino will discuss backyard wildlife habitats that attract birds, butterflies, and other critters when he addresses the Glen Rock Garden Club on Tuesday, April 20 at 7:45 p.m. The group will meet in the Glen Rock Municipal Annex. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to attend. Auxiliary hosts Silver Tea The Glen Rock Branch of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Silver Tea Luncheon on Monday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. for auxiliary members and guests in the municipal annex building on Maple Avenue. Homemade tea sandwiches and desserts will be served. Auxiliary member Joan Rinzler will provide her renditions of popular and classical selections throughout the afternoon Learn to motivate gifted children The Gifted Child Society is offering an evening seminar by Jennifer Hoffman on “Strategies for Parents to Inspire Motivation in Their Gifted Children” on Thursday, April 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gifted Child Society, 190 Rock Road, Glen Rock. For gifted children, motivation may falter due to unrealistic expectations, lack of rigor and relevance in school curricula, or the absence of creative options to display their knowledge. This workshop will help parents understand the nature of motivation and how to model behaviors to inspire motivation in their children and to help their children to stay motivated in school and beyond. This interactive workshop will give parents a toolbox of techniques to assist their gifted children in maintaining motivation in their academic, creative, artistic, and social pursuits, to be more passionate about their learning experiences, and to enjoy their journey as life-long learners. The evening seminar is open to all interested persons. Pre-registration is required, call the office at (201) 4446530 for fee information and a registration form or visit www.gifted.org. Activities Club plans golf season The Activities Club will begin its golf season on Thursday, April 22 at the Meadows Golf Club in Lincoln Park. Retired and semi-retired men who are interested in playing golf or joining the club should contact Hal Corney at (201) 447-4228 or Rick Colton at (201) 445-0755. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semi-retired men involved in community, social, educational, and athletic activities. For additional information about the club, visit theactivitiesclub.org. Letters to the Editor (continued from page 16) agency, has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children since 1877. For more information on how you can help to continue this wonderful tradition of volunteering, please call The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003 or visit www.freshair.org. Jenny Morgenthau, Executive Director The Fresh Air Fund Dear Editor: This May, Ridgewood is deciding an important election. Many important issues face our village as we continue in one of the worst economic times. We are in need of strong leadership to guide us on this perilous course. Our choices will determine how we fare. We need a candidate who has experience in the role of council member. We need someone who will know how to adjust to the new funding formulas from Trenton. Such a candidate is Tom Riche, who brings to his candidacy the experience of having served honorably on the council from 1998-2002. Tom will restore fiscal accountability to local government with a “best practice” approach. Problems such as parking, a declining business section, village services with a lower budget, and retaining and enhancing Graydon Pool will top his agenda. Tom will help Ridgewood live within its budget, respecting the similar budgets of Ridgewood families. We are so fortunate to have Tom as a candidate. This is why we endorse him for the village council wholeheartedly. He will listen to our concerns as he has in the past. Thank you, Tom, on behalf of Ridgewood. Ann and Dick Spalckhaver Ridgewood Endorses Riche for council ����������������� COLDWELL BANKER LISA & DAVE BARTHOLD ������������� 3 rd ANNUAL WYCKOFF CYCLE Pasta Dinner Sat., April 24th 4-7 PM Waldwick Ambulance Corps $7. Before 4/15 $10. After 4/15 Pre-race pick up bib, shirt & goody bags at Waldwick Ambulance Corps Sat 4/24 – 4-7PM 5 K RUN AND 1 MILE WALK April 25, 2010 Location: Registration: Waldwick High School Track & Field 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. at the Waldwick High School Track Wyckoff Avenue & Hopper Avenue 5K Race: 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Walk: 9:30 a.m. 5K certified course and sanctioned by the USATF Race Time: Course: Presenting Sponsor ��������������� Dr.. James Bancroft, Orthodontist Post race refreshments Proceeds to benefit the community of Waldwick We are collecting canned food for Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. Rain or shine. No refunds will be given. Suburban Sidewalks Calling All Crafters and Antique Cars! Allendale Festival Day Saturday, October 2 10am - 4pm Sponsored by Allendale Chamber of Commerce Platinum Sponsor: The Allendale Community for Mature Living nd Be a part of the 18th Annual Course Description: Fast, rolling hills, scenic park, track finish 5K Entry Fees: $25.00 registration. Race day T-shirt to all pre-registrants and post-registrants (while supplies last) $20.00 registration Carpet & Wood & Car Show 1 Mile Fun Walk: No pets, roller blades, bikes, or skateboards during the 5K Run Strollers will be permitted during the 1 Mile Fun Walk Official Entry Form, additional information and directions on www.waldwickchamberofcommerce.com or call Kim Post at 201-693-6734 or pick up form at The Village School For Children The Village Grille Borough of Waldwick Municipal Building Waldwick Public Library Race results will be available on www.Bestrace.com STARBUCKS OF WYCKOFF ��������������� Contact Adrienne at Jumbleiah Memorabilia 201-825-2077 or check the Chamber Website at www.allendalechamber.com NELLIE’S PLACE 4-21-10 ester/janine