December 14, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 27 Ridgewood Notes Kids’ Night Out returns The Ridgewood YMCA, located at 112 Oak Street, will host Kids’ Night Out on Friday, Dec. 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The evening will feature a Winter Wonderland theme and will include arts and crafts, a holiday movie, and a visit from Santa Claus. Open to children ages four through 10, the cost is $10 per child. Advance registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact Megan Heller at (201) 444-5600, extension 375 or e-mail mheller@ridgewoodymca.org. Christmas services offered Ridgewood United Methodist Church at 100 Dayton Street will offer a variety of services on Christmas Eve and one service on Christmas Day. On Dec. 24, there will be a children’s service at 4 p.m., a service of Christmas music at 10:30 p.m., and a Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. There will be an 11 a.m. service on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. For more information, call (201) 652-2868 or visit www. ridgewoodumc.net. Register for winter classes at the Y Registration for the next session of YWCA Bergen County programs has begun. Classes run from Jan. 8 through Feb. 25, and include offerings for all age groups. New for adults are Core and More, a class that uses balance and strength moves to whittle the waistline and strengthen muscles. Vinyasa Flow Yoga will improve physical and emotional well-being. Be F.A.S.T., for children in grades six through eight, offers speed and agility training for those who enjoy running for fun or want to get in shape for team sports. Fifth degree black belt Christine Maurer teaches self-defense and self-confidence to Lil’ Dragons, youngsters age four through seven, and U.S.J.A. Judo programs for everyone age five through adult. Enrichment for afternoon kindergarteners will help develop pre-reading, pre-math, and socialization skills for five and six-year-olds. Science and world cultures classes have been added to an enrichment class schedule that also includes soccer, Spanish, cooking, and parent-child programs. Members may register at www.ywcabergencounty.org, by phone, or in person at 112 Oak Street. For details, call (201) 444-5600. School Vacation Camp offered A School Vacation Camp for children in kindergarten though grade five will be offered at the Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street, from Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Addressing the needs of working parents for child care during the school break, the camp will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours available. The cost for camp is $55 per day for Ridgewood YMCA members and $75 per day for non-members. Children will enjoy daily recreational and educational activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, and theme days. For details, contact Mike Rainere at (201) 444 5600, extension 339 or e-mail mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org. YMCA’s Christmas Tree Sale begins The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christmas Tree lot is open with a selection of balsam, Fraser fir, and grand fir trees in sizes to fit any home. Wreaths, roping, and other holiday items will also be sold. Hours for the tree lot are Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lot will remain open until Dec. 23. All proceeds from tree sales benefit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs. Through its Good Works Programs, the YMCA strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree lot is located at 112 Oak Street. Caldarone to entertain at luncheon Singer Greg Caldarone will entertain with holiday favorites at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood’s luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the clubhouse at 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. A business meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served at noon, and the program will follow at 1 p.m. For reservations, send a check made payable and mailed to: The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The cost for lunch is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. The cost for the program only is $5 for non-members. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, a non-profit organization and member of The General Federation of Women’s Clubs and The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, always welcomes new members age 18 and older who live within a 19 mile radius of Ridgewood. For further information, call the club office at (201) 444-5705. Anniversary Pictured at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon, which was held last month at the Woman’s Club in Ridgewood, are: Margaret Hughes, CMI associate director; Janet Mills Wong, CMI president; and Stacey Gilmartin, CMI executive director. New group (continued from page 9) mayor, is clear,” Feldsott said. Most of the half-dozen other CBR members who spoke briefly addressed the same concerns, and some asked to be allowed to work along with the council and administration to help rectify the problems they reported. Some council sources, however, privately saw Citizens for a Better Ridgewood as a group with a future agenda in elective politics. Ridgewood’s non-partisan elections do not permit candidates to run as Republicans or Democrats, but do permit local slates under the banners of local groups. Mayor Keith Killion concurred that several of the points the speakers raised were shared by the council, particularly the storm damage and the long aftermath. He said he and the council members had already asked Village Manager Gabbert for a new plan to cope with weather emergencies such as Hurricane Irene and the pre-Halloween snowstorm that left some Ridgewood households without electricity, telephones, or computer service for four or five days. The storms also clogged the roads with fallen tree limbs. “I can assure you that I have spoken personally to the village manager and my colleagues and I expect him to come up with a plan,” Mayor Killion said. (continued from page 11) never turn anyone away for financial reasons and, to date, the organization has met that goal, with the help of many donors, including houses of worship, civic organizations, social service groups, business and family foundations, and generous individuals. Perhaps most importantly, it is CMI’s dedicated group of volunteer drivers, meal packers, and board trustees who have allowed Community Meals to meet its mission for the past four decades. The organization continues to depend on the support of the community. Each fall, CMI holds a Merchants for Meals Campaign that allows generous local businesses to give what they can to support the program. No amount is too small. The idea is to participate in any way possible. On a Tuesday each June, CMI hosts a Meals that Matter celebration, in which local restaurants donate a percentage of their day’s earnings to Community Meals. A list of these generous restaurateurs is available at the CMI website. Community Meals invites area residents to join in and help as a donor, volunteer driver, or board member. Those who require the service or know someone who does are encouraged to call. Meals can be started almost immediately and are available to anyone in the community, regardless of age or financial status, and on a temporary or long-term basis. Whether as a donor, volunteer or client, Community Meals invites everyone to join its “family.” Contact CMI at (201) 447-8295, communitymeals@verizon. net, or visit www.communitymealsonwheels.org for more information.