July 14, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Mahwah Minutes Residents invited to Paddle Days The Mahwah Paddle Days program sponsored by the Mahwah Recreation Committee will be held July 13, 20, and 27 at Continental Soldiers Park at 5:30 p.m. Canoes, kayaks, life jackets, and instructions donated by Ramsey Outdoor Store will be available to Mahwah residents. Proof of residency is required. Senior picnic planned Seniors are invited to the annual picnic held at Continental Soldiers Park on Thursday, July 15 at noon. The program is hosted by the Mahwah Recreation Committee. For details, call (201) 529-5757, extension 274. Chamber holds networking event The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce’s next networking event, hosted by the Chiro Health Spa of Ramsey, 50 South Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, will be July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Prepaid registration is required; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. For reservations, visit www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Library hosts ‘Dazzling Duets’ “Dazzling Duets,” featuring mezzo-soprano Valerie Coates and alto Stephen Schwarz accompanied by pianist Danijela Popovic, will feature a unique blend of male and female alto voices singing favorites from the Renaissance through 20th century. The program will be held July 21 at 7 p.m. in the Mahwah Library’s Winter Room. The concert are free, and no tickets are necessary. Seats will be available on a “first come” basis. The Mahwah Public Library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529-READ. Book groups to discuss Guernsey occupation novel “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows will be the topic at the Mahwah Library’s morning and evening book discussion groups this month. The Morning Book Discussion Group will meet July 19 at 10:30 a.m. The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, call (201) 529-READ. Vacation Bible School set The Ramapo Reformed Church will host Vacation Bible School from Aug. 2 through 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children who are ge three to 12 years old are welcome. “SonQuest’s Rainforest, this year’s theme, will include Jesus’ parables, singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, and snacks. Registration is free. Call the church at (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch.org for registration details. Chamber hosts baseball event The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Inter-Chamber Consortium will host a networking picnic and baseball game with the New Jersey Jackals and Brockton Rox at Yogi Berra Stadium on Tuesday, July 27. A private picnic area located on the first base side of the stadium will be available throughout the entire game for participants to network with one another. The picnic and evening of networking will begin at 6 p.m. The baseball game will start at 7:05 p.m. at the sta- dium, which is located on the campus of Montclair State University in Upper Montclair. For directions to the stadium, visit www.jackals.com/stadium.asp. The price of $20 includes a reserved seat to the game, unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken sandwiches for the first 90 minutes once the gates open, and unlimited beverages throughout the game. Participants will also receive a 10 percent discount coupon for the Strike Zone merchandise store. Prepaid registration is required; reservations and payment must be received by Tuesday, July 20. For reservations, visit www.mahwah.com or call the Chamber office at (201) 529-5566. Renewing interest in life’s joys To ease the pain of spinal stenosis, sciatica, and lumbar issues, Richard Kuiken received an epidural at a local hospital. He then selected The David F. Bolger Post-acute Care Unit (PACU) at Christian Health Care Center for his physical and occupational therapy. BVMI Director (continued from page 4) and commitment to social responsibility, she is looking forward to moving BVMI to the next level of increased visibility and philanthropic support which will enable BVMI to serve the almost 20,000 Bergen County residents who meet eligibility criteria. BVMI is totally dependent on contributed income from individuals, business, and foundation grants. “The opportunity to work with those who had the vision and have made the BVMI Healthcare Center a reality is a special honor,” said Gindes. “In a very short period of time, I have witnessed the ‘culture of caring’ expressed by BVMI’s healthcare professionals and volunteers, and the deep gratitude of those patients who are served. I look forward to reaching BVMI’s potential to improve the health status of our neighbors in need and to provide increased access to healthcare to the most vulnerable. It is very exciting and gratifying to be working in partnership with board members, volunteers, and staff at this important time in the organization’s development.” The BVMI Healthcare Center is located at 241 Moore Street, Hackensack. For information or to make an appointment to assess eligibility, phone (201) 342-2478. “I was in the PACU for about five weeks. The therapy was good, and the nursing staff was wonderful. My wife volunteers at Christian Health Care Center, and we know a lot of people who work there. Overall, I was impressed and pleased with the whole facility. It was good and clean and that is important to me. The dietitian was excellent. At the time I wasn’t eating very well. She evaluated me like I was her son. With the PACU’s therapy, I’m back to spending time as an amateur radio operator… I love speaking to people in foreign countries!” – Richard Kuiken ����������������������������������� Regain your lifestyle at the PACU. For more information, call (201) 848-5855 or visit www.chccnj.org. T H E D A V I D F. B O L G E R Post-acute Care Unit