Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • April 13, 2011 Saddle River Valley Notes Polling location update This year’s school budget and trustee election will be held on Wednesday, April 27. Upper Saddle River residents who live in Districts 4 and 5 are reminded that their polling place has changed. Instead of voting at the Church of the Presentation, residents of Districts 4 and 5 will cast their ballots at the Upper Saddle River Public Library at 245 Lake Street. The polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Newcomers announce events The Saddle River Valley Newcomers Club welcomes all residents from Saddle River and Upper Saddle River, regardless of the length of their residency. Activities include Book Club, International Club, Out to Lunch, golf, social suppers, and more. On April 30, members are invited to a special evening of fun, dancing, food, and friends: “Dancing with the Newcomers Stars.” On June 4, the group will host “Salsa, Sina- tra, and Swing” at the Brownstone. The International Group’s monthly luncheon will be held at a local restaurant in May. For additional information, contact Nancy at (201) 8180691 or visit srvnc.org. Modern art collection to be discussed Bart D’Andrea will offer a visual tour of the modern art section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Thursday, April 21. This program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. All are invited. For more information, call the library at (201) 327-2583. Learn about college funding strategies Learn strategies to reduce college expenses at Todd Werling’s April 20 seminar. The program will be held at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street, at 7:30 p.m. Families at all income levels are welcome to discover the best-kept secrets of how to find the maximum amount of money to pay for college. Werling will offer information about how to pay for college with pre-tax dollars, how to increase chances of winning scholarships, and how to send a student to a private university for the same or less than the cost of a state school. For details, call (201) 327-2583. Lions host Easter Egg Hunt The annual Saddle River Valley Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 16 at Lions Memorial Park, Lake Street and Valley Lane in Upper Saddle River. Children who are age eight and younger are invited to bring their baskets and join the fun. The hunt will start promptly at 10 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will take place April 23. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to children in all surrounding towns. Tickets for the Lions 2011 Ford Mustang fundraiser will be available at the Easter Egg Hunt. Since its founding in 1958, the Saddle River Valley Lions Club has donated over $1,800,000 to sight related charities and to community organizations throughout the Saddle River Valley. Information about projects and membership is available by visiting www.srvlions.org. Trustees change meeting date The April meeting of the Upper Saddle River Library Board of Trustees has been changed to April 20 at 7:30 p.m. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Amis novel to be discussed Coffee Talk Book Group at the Upper Saddle River Public Library will discuss Martin Amis’ “The Pregnant Widow,” on Thursday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Copies of the book may be picked up at the circulation desk. Coffee Talk meets the second Thursday of the month. The library is located at 245 Lake Street. Boutique Night planned The Saddle River Valley Jewish Community Organization will host its annual Boutique Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. This “girls’ night out” will be held at Seasons in Washington Township. The evening includes dinner, shopping, prizes, and special fundraisers. For details, e-mail srvjco@yahoo.com. Cultural Center offers May events The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center will offer two events in May: a local art exhibit, and Peter Rabbit Puppet Tales for children ages three and up. Peter Rabbit Puppet Tales be held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. is an opportunity to introduce young children to live theater. Shows run 45 minutes; tickets are $8. The art exhibit will feature Stephanie Cook, a life-long Bergen County resident. Cook’s artwork, which will be on display for the month of May, is free and open to all. On May 8 from 3 to 5 p.m., the center will host an artist’s reception. Attendees may meet the artists and have an opportunity to talk about the arts. All are welcome to this free event. Refreshments will be served. The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center is located at 305 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. For information or tickets, visit www.srvcc.org or call (201) 825-3366. What do 14 deacons, one farmhouse, and 36,525 days have in common? caring. entury of Ac It all began in 1911 when 14 deacons from the Reformed tradition gathered in Paterson to discuss a topic rarely mentioned in the early 20th century: mental illness. With their commitment to provide physical, mental, and spiritual care in a small farmhouse, Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) has grown from a 17-bed psychiatric hospital 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. CHCC’s vision has brought services to thousands of people in our communities. To learn more about CHCC’s complete capabilities, visit chccnj.org. 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 201.848.5200 | www.chccnj.org 003167.CenturyOfCaring.6.75x10.5.indd 1 4/7/11 2:06 PM