Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • April 27, 2011 Glen Rock Roundup Blood Drive set New Jersey Blood Services will hold a blood drive on May 10 at Lifepoint Informatics, 65 Harristown Road in Glen Rock from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Blood donors are asked to visit www.nybloodcenter.org for the latest information regarding cancellations, and to call 1-800-933-BLOOD (2566) to make an appointment to donate. Area businesses, local governments, and commu- nity groups are also asked to host future drives. The need for blood is constant. The shelf life of platelets is only five days; the shelf life of red blood cells is 42 days. Hospital use of blood products remains high due to surgeries, emergencies, and care of cancer patients. About one in seven people entering a hospital will need blood. Blood donors receive free on-site mini-medical exams, including information about temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and hemoglobin level. Eligible donors include those who are at least 16 years of age (with parental permission or consent) who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health, and meet all Food & Drug Administration and New Jersey State Department of Health donor criteria. Individuals over age 75 may donate with a doctor’s note. Support group forming Beginning May 17, Saint Catharine’s Church will host a support group for those coping with the grief of separation, divorce, and single parenthood. The group will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Saint Catharine’s Ministry Center, 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock. This ministry is open to those of all faiths. No registration is required. For additional information, contact Annette Gallagher at (201) 6124660 or ParishFamilyLife@stcatharinechurch.org. GRTV broadcasts Mother’s Day tributes On May 7, Glen Rock Television will videotape residents wishing their mothers a happy Mother’s Day. Stop by Kilroy’s, 288 Rock Road, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. The GRTV camera crew will be in front of the store. Mother’s Day wishes will be broadcast on FiOS Channel 32 and Cablevision Channel 77 several times on Mother’s Day, May 8. GRTV, a 24-hour independent public access not-forprofit channel, is seeking volunteers. Anyone interested may contact Jason Raser at jason@glenrocktv.org or Ted Burke at ted@glenrocktv.org. National of Day of Prayer set The 60th Annual National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 5 from noon to 12:15 p.m. at the flagpole in front of the Glen Rock Municipal Building at Harding Plaza. Attendees will offer prayers for the nation, the community, and their children. Call Carol Garofalo at (201) 652-2311 or Ginny Stonehouse at (201) 689-9470. Mom’s Night Out planned The Glen Rock Co-Op will host a Mom’s Night Out fundraiser on Thursday, April 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the school, 354 Rock Road. The event will feature appetizers, cheeses, and desserts as well as wine and soda will be available. The Co-Op has also made available various local vendors, who will showcase their products and donate a percentage of their proceeds to the Co-Op. All are invited to attend. Contact the Co-Op at (201) 652-1228. Arbor Day celebration set The Friends of the Glen Rock Arboretum will hold an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at the Thielke Arboretum in Glen Rock on Friday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. Delegations of student, faculty, and parents from Glen Rock schools and borough residents are invited. Students will plant the tree. This year marks the borough’s 19th Arbor Day celebration. In the past, the Friends chose understory trees for planting at the arboretum. This year marks the start of a new program to replenish wetland woods with young native tall trees. After the ceremony, refreshments will be served. RSVP; call (201) 444-1687. The arboretum is located on Doremus Avenue next to the pool parking lot. Casino Night Fundraiser planned The Glen Rock Cooperative Nursery School will host a Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 at the Community Church auditorium, 354 Rock Road in Glen Rock. The event will include appetizers, a casual dinner, and dessert. Refreshments and adult beverages will also be included. Each participant will be provided “fun” money for the evening. The event will feature gift baskets, and prizes – including a cash prize. Advertisers for the event program, sponsors, and prize donations are sought. Donations are tax-deductable. Tickets are $45. All proceeds from this evening’s event will benefit of the Glen Rock Coop Nursery School. Call (201) 652-1228 for tickets and more information. ESL offered at library The Glen Rock Library’s two ESL (English as a Second Language) discussion groups meet each week through June. These informal sessions use the monthly “Easy English News.” Both sessions are led by Glen Rock volunteers Shona Perry, who facilitates the group on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m., and Kate Mowlem, who leads the group on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The library is located at 315 Rock Road. For information, call (201) 670-3970. From rarely mentioned ... to fully embraced. One hundred years ago, 14 deacons from the Reformed tradition addressed an issue that few would talk about: care for the mentally ill in Bergen and Passaic counties. The deacons made a commitment to build a hospital to provide physical, mental, and spiritual care based on Christian principles. From a small 17-bed psychiatric hospital in a farmhouse, Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) has grown today to include a broad spectrum of mental-health and elder-care services with 12 expansive buildings on 78 acres in Wyckoff and Hawthorne, with a satellite location in Wayne. To learn about all of our capabilities, visit www.chccnj.org Elder-care Services: Heritage Manor Nursing Home Southgate | The Longview Assisted Living Residence Hillcrest Residence | Evergreen Court Christian Health Care Adult Day Services of Wayne and Wyckoff Mental-health Services: Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital | Christian Health Care Counseling Center Ramapo Ridge Partial Program | Pathways 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.848.5200 | www.chccnj.org 003167.Embraced.6.75x10.5.indd 1 4/14/11 12:35 PM