March 31, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Notes (continued from previous page) at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call (201) 670-5560 for details. Skateboarding Clinic offered Ridgewood Parks and Recreation is offering a free Skateboarding Clinic on Saturday, April 17, at the skate park located at the hockey rink adjacent to The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Instructor Ketan Malhotra will be offering the following schedule: 12 to 12:15 p.m., meet skateboarders; 12:15 to 12:30 p.m., basics/stretching/skill building (by age); 12:30 to 1 p.m., open skating. The facility will be open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset beginning April 1. Posted rules and regulations must be followed. Use is limited to skateboards and inline skates. Protective equipment is required. Call (201) 670-5560. Program on financing retirement offered The Ridgewood Community School will offer “Helping Retirement Money Last” on Wednesday, April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. Instructor Harris R Reinstein, MBA, CLU, ChFC will present a basic level course designed for mature individuals who are retired or planning their retirement and want to avoid running out of money. Attendees will receive a full-color, 20-page workbook on retirement income strategies. This resource features essential information, exercises, and questions designed to help individuals make sound financial decisions. Class size is limited. The cost is $30 per person. Call (201) 670-2777. Support group available Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood is offering a support program for individuals who are separated or divorced. The group will meet weekly and focus on stress, grief, self image, loneliness, blame, guilt, anger, conflict, forgiveness, and growth. The first session will meet April 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. To register, or for details, contact Greg Scola at (201) 307-1212 or e-mail divorcedandseparated@yahoo.com. Learn about refractive eye surgery The Valley Hospital, Department of Community Health, will host a free program, “Advances in Refractive Surgery,” on April 8. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Valley Hospital Conference Center, 223 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. Refractive eye surgery is intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Alyson Yashar, M.D., ophthalmologist, The Valley Hospital will present this educational program. Learn about the latest cutting edge procedure, who is a candidate for refractive eye surgery, risks, and what to expect after surgery. Space is limited. To register, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1800-825-5391) or visit www.valleyhealth.com/events. Career programs presented In order to help jumpstart job research for those in need of employment, the Ridgewood Public Library is providing the public with a number of career resources services. Anthony Fasano will present “Interviewing for Success” on April 7 at 7 p.m. “One-on-One Resume Coaching” will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. by appointment. Retired human resources professional Merrill Rutman offers private, 30minute resume coaching sessions. Call (201) 670-5600, extension 125 to make an appointment. One-hour technology classes will help job seekers continue to develop their computer skills with assistance from volunteers. These classes are provided on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. No registration is required. All services are being offered free of charge. Call (201) 670-5600, extension 130 for additional information. Tournament volunteers sought The YWCA of Bergen County is seeking volunteers for this year’s The Barclays/PGA Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus Aug. 23 through 29. The YWCA Bergen County is a participating charity in The Barclays/PGA Golf Tournament for the second year, and The Barclays will make a donation based on the number of volunteers the YWCA provides to the tournament. The $50 application fee entitles each volunteer to a tournament golf shirt and hat, meal vouchers, parking, a volunteer pass and guest pass (both valid for the entire tournament). No knowledge of golf is required, and volunteer jobs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Prospective volunteers may log on to http://barclaysvolunteers.pgatourhq.com or call (201) 444-5356, extension 30. Indicate the YWCA as the affiliated organization. NOW OPEN! Maple Avenue & Pine Street Ridgewood Regalo paraAccount Gift New cuentas Get a $25 TD Bank Gift Card when you open a Checking Account with $250 or more. Offer valid through April 12, 2010 at the Ridgewood-Maple Avenue Store. Only new, non-interest bearing Checking Accounts with initial deposits of $250 or more are eligible. 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