Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • February 24, 2010 Ridgewood Recreation department offers multiple programs Registration is currently underway for the next session of after school programs offered by the Ridgewood Recreation Division. Programs, which are held at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, will begin in March. Explore Science is for students in kindergarten through grade three and will be offered on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 8. This session offers new hands-on lessons in puff mobiles, catapults, building bridges, and airplanes. The cost is $90 for six classes and includes all materials. Acrylic painting for students in grades two through five will meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 9. Participants will receive individual attention and will be provided with goals and objectives to help them find their own personal approach to painting. The cost is $54 for six classes. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Art education will be offered to children in kinder- OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING INPATIENT EXPERIENCE OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE OUTPATIENT MATERNITY EXPERIENCE OUTSTANDING EMERGENCY EXPERIENCE OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE CARDIOVASCULAR Patient satisfaction at Hackensack University Medical Center just reached a new high with the medical center receiving five “outstanding” hospital experience distinctions from the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital Program.SM Nationally renowned for quality excellence, the medical center has exceeded J.D. Power and Associates’ national benchmark scores for outstanding patient experience in inpatient, maternity, cardiovascular, emergency, and outpatient service. Quality excellence plus high patient satisfaction. Now that’s truly outstanding. garten through grade five on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 10. Students will learn about famous artists and their works. Hands-on projects take place with each session. Students will work with pastels, markers, watercolors, and other media. The cost is $72 for six classes and includes all materials. Drawing for students in grades two through five will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 10. Students will work at their own level using drawing pencils and pastels. The cost is $54 for six classes. Materials are additional; a list will be provided at registration. Cartoon Creations will be offered to children in grades one through five on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 8. Students will learn about cartooning, animation, writing, and design as they develop their drawing skills and imaginations. Each student will receive a drawing kit with a sketch pad and drawing tools. Famous cartoonists’ work will be studied. The cost is $120 for six classes and includes all materials. Nature in the Village for students in kindergarten through grade two will be offered on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 11. This program includes discussions, hands-on projects, and outdoor treks (weather permitting). The class cost is $90 for six classes, and includes all materials. Aviation Club will be offered to children in kindergarten through grade five on Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning March 12. Participants will learn to read and evaluate construction plans and how to use various hobby tools as they create and operate a variety of air models. The class is $120 for six sessions and includes all materials. Online registration is available at Community Pass, www.ridgewoodsports.org, or register inperson or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. Visit the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net for details, or call (201) 6705560. For a renowned physician affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, call Hackensack University Medical Center Proudly serving the community since 1888. www.humc.com