September 7, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Saddle River Valley Notes Flu vaccines available The Upper Saddle River Board of Health will hold its annual Flu Vaccination Program on Monday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Individuals must be 18 years and older to receive a vaccine. As in past years, it will be necessary for those receiving Medicare Part B to bring their Medicare Part B card in order to receive the vaccine. The Upper Saddle River Health Department, through a contract with Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, will directly bill Medicare. A $25 fee will be charged to those who do not have Medicare Part B. Anyone who has a Medicare HMO, also known as Medicare Advantage, may choose to go to his or her primary care provider or pay $25 for a flu vaccination. Medicare HMOs will not be accepted at the flu program. Annual vaccination against influenza is again recommended this year by the Centers for Disease Control for any adult who wants to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or transmitting it to others. Seasonal influenza is an easily transmittable respiratory disease. Each year, five to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, including 20,000 children, and 36,000 people die every year. The most effective strategy for preventing influenza is annual vaccination. For details regarding the seasonal flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/ flu/about/season/. Upper Saddle River Day set Upper Saddle River Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Lions Park from 2 to 7 p.m. This annual community celebration will feature family games, face painting, carnival rides, and stage performances. Food wristbands may be purchased in advance at the Upper Saddle River Library or at borough hall for $30 for a family up to six members; or $10 for an individual. There is no charge for seniors (age 62 and over) or for children under six years of age. Tickets will be available the day of the picnic. For information, visit www.USRToday.org. Register for fall tennis clinics Registration is now being accepted for the 2011 fall tennis clinics offered by Upper Saddle River Recreation. The five-week session will be held at the newly renovated Wickersham Tennis Courts, located in front of the Reynolds School. The clinics will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning on Sept. 12. The cost for the session is $90. Registration forms are available at borough hall or online at www.USRtoday.org. For more information, call the USR Recreation Department at (201) 327-3634 or e-mail USRRecreation@aol.com. Trike-A-Thon benefit set The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will host a Saint Jude Trike-A-Thon at Upper Saddle River Day on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Trike-A-Thon will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cavallini Middle School, 392 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Sponsored by the Upper Saddle River Recreation Commission, the event will teach riding-toy safety while raising funds for Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. The event is open to children in pre-K through grade eight. The Upper Saddle River community is invited to sponsor children entered in the Trike-A-Thon by visiting www. mytrikeathon.org and pledging a donation. Donations may be made to individuals or to the event, and will also be accepted at the SRVJWC table at Upper Saddle River Day. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For information, call Leslie Lahoud at (201) 953-9399 or visit www.mytrikeathon. org to register online. Chat with author Karen Ranzi Karen Ranzi, author, lecturer, and raw food consultant, will discuss her book “Creating Healthy Children through Attachment Parenting and Raw Foods” on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper Saddle River Library. Ranzi’s holistic approach eliminates the causes of health problems through a raw food lifestyle. Learn the importance of obtaining the best possible nourishment and how to implement healthy choices successfully. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. For more information, call (201) 327-2583. Zion sets special services, anniversary celebration Zion Lutheran Church of Saddle River will hold a special family service on Sept. 11 at 9:30 a.m. No 11 a.m. service will be held that day. Beginning Sept. 18, both the family service and the regular 11 a.m. service will be held weekly. Zion Lutheran will celebrate its 190th Anniversary with a dinner catered by the Brownstone Restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Fellowship Hall. For more information, call (201) 327-0655. The celebration will continue on Sunday, Oct. 16 with at 10 a.m. service (the only service offered that day) with a brunch afterward. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 96 East Allendale Road in Saddle River. Club welcomes new members The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club welcomes new members. The club’s work involves community outreach projects and fundraisers for non-profit organizations on the local, regional, and state levels. For additional information about the club, contact Julie Belardinelli at (201) 9627138 or visit SRVJWC.org. 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. For additional information, contact Ricki at (201) 818-6643 or visit srvnc.org. Bridge Club seeks players The Bridge Club at the Upper Saddle River Library meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. or Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Anyone who is interested may register at the library, which is located at 245 Lake Street. Players will be grouped by experience. For more information, call (201) 327-2583.