Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • May 4, 2011 Glen Rock Roundup Senior citizen advisory group to meet The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee of Glen Rock will meet on Tuesday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. Chaired by Doris Ciaramella, the meeting will be held at the municipal building, 1 Harding Plaza in Glen Rock. The public is invited to attend. Seniors who need transportation information are invited to contact Paula Fleming or Mark Barone at (201) 6703956. Club events include sale, speaker The Glen Rock Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Line Railroad Station off Rock Road. The sale will be held rain or shine. Items will include plants from members’ gardens, including rhubarb, hosta, astilbe, tomato seedlings, hanging baskets, and a large assortment of annuals. Members will be on hand to answer questions. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase books about gardening for the library and plantings for the library and municipal building. The club oversees the Plant of the Month program at the Glen Rock Public Library. On May 17, the club will host nature photographer Douglas Goodell, who will present “Beautiful Birds.” The meeting will be held at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex Building at 678 Maple Avenue. The program is open to the public; refreshments will be served. Learn about the English language On May 12, Sharon Meyer will present “The History of the English Language” at 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Rock Public Library, 315 Rock Road in Glen Rock. Meyer, a certified teacher of four languages, will discuss topics including: Just how old is Old English? How fast does language change? Can that change be stopped? This program is open to all. Meyer will also present a lecture on Egyptian hieroglyphics on June 2. Details will be released shortly. The Glen Rock Public Library is located at 315 Rock Road. 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. 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 community 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. 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. 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. Seniors plan trips The Glen Rock Senior Citizens Club will host trips in May and June. On May 18, the group will travel to Mount Airy Casino. The cost is $25. Attendees will receive $35 for slots. The bus will depart from Wilde Park at 9:30 a.m. A photo ID is required by the casinos. The seniors will visit Monmouth Racetrack on Friday, June 17. A buffet luncheon at the Turf Club is included. Birder speaks out At a monthly meeting of the Activities Club, Kurt Meunz made a presentation on rare and unique birds found in Bergen County. Meunz, a long-term resident of Glen Rock, an avid birder, and member of Fyke Nature Association, identified birds found at the Celery Farm in Allendale, the Ridgewood Duck Pond, the county park in Glen Rock and Fair Lawn, and birds in other local areas. Of specific note are the migrating birds that are found resting at the George Washington School in Ridgewood during early September. Pictured is Kurt Meunz (right) receiving his certificate of appreciation from Frank Gasper, program chairman and vice president of the club. The Activities Club is a group of retired and semiretired men involved in athletic, social, intellectual and educational activities. The club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Community Church in Glen Rock. Men interested in learning more about the club may visit www.theactivitiesclub.org or contact Membership Chairman Rick Colton at (201) 445-0755. Jackets are required for men. Jeans and shorts are not permitted. The bus will depart from Wilde Park at 10 a.m. The cost for the day is $39 for club members, $42 for non-members. For reservations and information, call Ed at (201) 4459238. 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. CRAFTSMANSHIP AND QUALITY MATERIALS COMBINED WITH HOME HARDWARE VALUE See Our Selection Of Wood Patio and Deck Furniture, You Won’t Believe How Much You Get For Your Money FREE ASSEMBLY a Picnic T ble FREE DELIVERY 27 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick Mon-Wed 7:30-6, Thurs & Fri 7:30-8, Sat 8-5 www.homehardwaresupply.com Adirond ac Chair k 201-652-5666 Open Sundays 9-3