November 30, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Ridgewood Notes Community may ‘Walk the Labyrinth’ Members of the community are invited to “Walk the Labyrinth” along with members of the Old Paramus Reformed Church on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. The ancient practice, which dates back thousands of years, was used in European cathedrals as a substitute for pilgrimages when travel to Jerusalem was too dangerous. It is said that when one fully engages in the walk of the labyrinth, one can experience quieting of the mind, an opening of the heart, and a calling forth of a sense of wholeness, oneness, peace, and possibility. The labyrinth is walked in silence at each individual’s own pace. The event takes place in the church’s barrier-free Education Building, 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 South. For more information, call (201) 444-5933 or visit www. oldparamus.org. Children invited to Cookie Concert Families with elementary school children, friends and guests from the community, and the congregation of Ridgewood’s Old Paramus Reformed Church, are invited to the Second Annual Cookie Concert. This event will be held in the church sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. OPRC Music Director and organist Stewart Holmes, a teacher at Ridge School in Ridgewood, will play seasonal music and offer a demonstration of the workings of the Nevin pipe organ. The program will include interactive participation. At the conclusion of the program, cookies will be served. The church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 South. For more information, call (201) 444-5933 or visit www.oldparamus.org. Holiday Marketplace comes to West Side West Side Presbyterian Church will host its Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Dec 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature many items for sale including jewelry, watchbands, jams, fudge, olive oils, flowers, lavender items, Santa letters, stationery, ornaments, headbands, quilts, and even tutus for kids and pets. There will also be wreaths, other greenery, and poinsettias available for home decorating. While shopping, there will be music, beverages and snacks, prizes, and a reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” by the Hillside Players. Lunch will be available for purchase. The church is located at Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street. Call (201) 652-1966 or visit www.westside.org. Concert band to perform Ridgewood Concert Band will perform its second in a series of five seasonal concerts at West Side Presbyterian Church on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature pianist Ron Levy playing the first movement of the Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto. The concert will highlight saxophone, euphonium, clarinet, and French horn soloists taken from the 65-piece RCB band. A prelude concert at 7:30 p.m. will showcase the Northern Highlands High School Symphonic Band directed by Theodora Sotiropoulos. Musical highlights include Steven Bryant’s “Concerto for Wind Ensemble,” Percy Grainger’s “Children’s March” and holiday favorites. Tickets may be purchased at www.ridgewoodband.org or at the door. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $7 for students. Children 13 and younger will be admitted free with a paying adult. Call (201) 493-9030. 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. Church to host Advent discussions An Advent discussion group will begin Nov. 29 in the education building at Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood. The group will meet for four consecutive Tuesdays through Dec. 20. This year’s discussion will center on “The Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art.” The program offers participants an opportunity to take a fresh, creative look at the good news, and to share their thoughts while preparing spiritually for Christmas. The morning group will meet at 10:30 a.m. and the evening session will meet at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. The church is at 660 East Glen Avenue at Route 17 South in Ridgewood. Call (201) 444-5933. Carreras offers ‘Les Paul: Musical Genius’ Jazz genius Les Paul and his impact on modern American music will be remembered on Nov. 30, when Charles Carreras of the Mahwah Museum presents a 7:30 p.m. lecture at the Ridgewood Public Library, 125 North Maple Avenue. Carreras will share Paul’s history and contributions. Jim Wysocki, a friend of Paul’s, will share some of the technical aspects of the music and instruments and bring some items to display. Carreras is professor emeritus at Ramapo College. He is vice president of the Mahwah Museum and chair of the museum’s new Les Paul exhibit, which will run through June 2012. The program, held in conjunction with the Hermitage Roundtable, is free and registration is not required. Newcomers host Holiday Boutique YWCA Ridgewood Newcomers will host a Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. The boutique will feature over 20 vendors including jewelry, accessories, hostess gifts, children’s items, and more. There is no admission for this event. For more information, contact Tori Schoeler at torischoeler@gmail.com, or Jenn Murphy at fjkate@gmail.com. Prospective members may e-mail anne_mcdonnell@yahoo.com. Support offered to stroke victims Stroke victims are invited to join the Ridgewood Post Stroke and Disabled Adult Support Group which meets on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ridgewood Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood. The program provides support to stroke survivors and their families, and for any person with a disability. Some activities offered are chair exercise, memory games, and special guest speakers on a variety of topics. Those who wish to join a group may contact Daniel Kotkin, program coordinator, at (201) 336-6504. For more information about other programs offered through the Bergen County Division on Disability Services, call (201) 336-6500 or (201) 336-6505 (TTY for the deaf/hearing impaired).