October 13, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 ����� in business The Audiologists of Northern Jersey E.N.T. Associates O ctober is Audiology Awareness Month as well as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In celebration of these two causes, the Audiologists of Northern Jersey E.N.T. associates will be hosting several events. During the month of October, complimentary hearing screenings will be offered by appointment. In addition, an Drs. Valerie Kriney Au.D, Judith Knutsen Au.D, and Kathleen Yu Open House will be Au.D; Teaneck office: Dr. Ayo Ogunlusi Au.D scheduled on Oct. 26 and 28 in Midland Park, and on Oct. 27 in the Teaneck office. During these three days, hearing evaluations will be complimentary, and a demonstration with the latest Oticon hearing aid, The AGIL, will be offered. Two-week no-risk trials are also available. Our “Think Pink” campaign features a limited Edition AGIL or Dual hearing instrument. A donation to the Breast Cancer fund will be made for each pair of AGIL or Dual Hearing Devices purchased during the month of October. The audiologists of Northern Jersey E.N.T. Associates provide caring, compassionate hearing assessment and hearing aid fittings in a relaxed atmosphere with state-of-the-art equipment and fitting methods. Don’t let hearing loss shut you out from family, friends, and life! Call today for a complimentary consultation at your convenience and a risk-free trial. Hear what you’ve been missing! Call the Midland Park office at (201) 445-2900 or the Teaneck office at (201) 837-2174. Marion Giordano heads Community Relations at Brighton Gardens of Saddle River arion Giordano has been in the health industry for the past 20 years. She currently is employed by Brighton Gardens of Saddle River, A Sunrise Senior Living Community that offers Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Care Services. We asked Marion, “What are the most challenging aspects of your job?” Her response was that very often families are overwhelmed and in a state of emotional turmoil. “I enjoy helping them create a safe and secure living environment for their loved ones. Marion Giordano Our mission here in Saddle River is to champion a quality life for all seniors, which has been the mission for all of our Sunrise communities for the past 29 years.” Marion has received the Horizon Award, which is given to an elite group of sales professionals within the organization, recognizing her outstanding contributions to her community. She has a true serving heart, something that Sunrise looks for in all of its team members. Marion exemplifies this on a daily basis by going beyond the duties of her job to ensure that seniors in the community have their individuality celebrated in a dignified manner on a consistent basis, and she is also an outstanding team player. Sunrise is incredibly fortunate to have a woman of this professional and personal caliber in its organization. Marion grew up in Waldwick, where she lives with her husband Tom, who is on the town council. They have two children, TJ, who is serving his country in the Army, and their daughter Ali, a junior at Waldwick High School. Marion would like to extend an invitation to come in to take a tour at Brighton Gardens and see the wonderful benefits one may receive from an assisted living environment. To schedule a tour, call 201-818-8680 or stop in at 5 Boroline Road, Saddle River. M The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce: an institution in Ridgewood for 84 years ince the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1927, it has served the village continuously. It acts as a public relations counselor, a representative to local government, a problem solver, an information and resource center, and a coordinator of business and professional programs on promotions. The Chamber promotes the maintenance of a dignified and successful business and professional district. Joan Groome is the Executive Director of the Ridgewood Chamber. She runs the dayto-day office activities, and supports all the Chamber events throughout the year including: Sidewalk Sale Days, Farmers Market, Fall Car Show, Easter in Ridgewood, Restaurant Week, Women Have Heart, Downtown for the Holidays, and the Ridgewood Rewards Card. Joan is always working on ways to help Joan Groome Chamber members create ways to meet and greet each other in the business community. On the Chamber website www.experienceridgewood.com you can find networking events that will fit into your work schedule: AM Networking, 8-9:30 a.m., have coffee and a bagel; PM Networking 5:30-7:30 p.m., join us for light refreshments and beverages, bring your business cards, and a 30 second-commercial. Recently Joan created Ladies Night out Networking. Business women meet once a month, exchange business cards, and begin partnerships, while enjoying cooking, shopping in Ridgewood at local stores, or a relaxing evening at Ethos Spa. From Ladies Networking has come another group of women who want to help other women in business: “Women Helping Women.” At this meeting, women share ideas and concerns, and help each other with suggestions, experiences, contacts, partnerships, connections, and much more. Ridgewood Chamber is located at 27 Chestnut Street. Call (201) 445-2600 or e-mail info@ridgewoodchamber.com. Hours are weekdays from 9-5. Nancy Schuring of Devon Fine Jewelry evon Fine Jewelry’s enormously popular Finder’s Keepers jewelry giveaway will return to Bergen and Passaic counties Nov. 15 through 19. Several individuals will find Devon’s small white bags with orange tags “hidden” in plain sight. Inside each one will be a piece of fine jewelry. “In honor of our 31st year in business, we will be hiding 31 bags of jewelry in 22 communities,” says Devon owner Nancy Schuring. “The total value of the pieces to be given away is Nancy Schuring and Julie $37,000.” For details, visit www.devonfinejewelry.com. On Oct. 29 and 30, Devon will host the Meche Dog & Cat Jewelry Show. Devon offers the world’s largest selection of Meche cat and dog charms in gold, silver, and enamel. All AKC breeds are available, and the enamel charms can be custom made using your pet’s colors. Nancy welcomes participants to bring their pets’ photos to this event. One participant will win a $100 gift card. Ladies Night at Devon will be held Dec. 3. This wine tasting will benefit the Devon Foundation, which provides scholarships for lapidary and gemology students in Madagascar. To learn more about the foundation, which Nancy created, visit www.thedevonfoundation.org. Nancy also aids the foundation through the sale of Madagascar’s uncut pink sapphires that are made into Namakoo (“our friend”) pendants. Devon remains the exclusive source for several fine jewelry lines, including the Devon Original Designs. In addition to the largest selection of colored gemstones in the area, Devon carries the world’s top three diamond lines: Hearts on Fire; The Kwiat Diamond Jewelry Collection, and the Christopher Designs Criss-Cut line. Visit Devon at 303 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-6; Thursday until 8; and Saturday, 10-5. Call (201) 848-8489 or visit online for details about upcoming trunk shows. S D