January 26, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Texas Hold’em Tournament coming up The Ramsey Public Education Foundation will host its Second Annual Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club on Friday, March 4. Sign-in begins at 7 p.m., with an 8 p.m. deal. The cost is $130 per person and includes tournament chips, dinner, and drinks. All monies raised will support enrichment programs and technology no longer being funded by local and state budgets. Participants who RSVP by Feb. 8 will receive additional chips as a bonus. Checks made payable to “RPEF” or “Ramsey Public Education Foundation,” may be mailed to: Michele Stecyna, 39 Shuart Lane, Ramsey, NJ 07446. For more information, visit www.RamseyPEF.org. Table tennis players sought The Ramsey Table Tennis Club meets on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. at Eric S. Smith Middle School, 73 Monroe Street, off North Central Avenue. Sponsored by the Ramsey Recreation Commission, the club welcomes borough adults of all skill levels. Players are invited to bring their own paddles. Paddles will be provided for those who do not own their own. Tables will be set up in the auxiliary gym near the school’s main gym and participation is free. For more information, call Bill Camarda at (201) 934-6124. Words Changing Worlds Rally set Saint John’s Memorial Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Main Street and Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, will host a Words Changing Worlds Rally on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The session will address experiences such as: panicking when lost on the subway and puzzled by the maps, feeling frustration when trying to communicate with those who do not speak English, and feeling helpless when trying to read directions printed in another language. The evening will be filled with activities for participants of all ages to help every participant experience and understand the central role language and reading play in daily life. RSVP to (201) 327-0703. There is no charge for this event. For more information, visit www.stjohnsramsey. org. The church’s weekly worship schedule includes Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., and a Celtic Mass on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. ‘Freedom’ to be discussed The Literary Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church of Ramsey will meet Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. to discuss “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen. For more information about this group, call Jane Moser at (845) 504-5179. The church is located at 15 Shuart Lane. Adult school offers courses, activities Registration has begun for the Ramsey Adult School’s spring semester. The school offers a wide variety of courses in exercise, sports, cooking, language, dance, computers, health, pets, and an ever-expanding children’s program. All courses are taught by experienced, qualified instructors. Those looking to change careers or to enhance their required skills in their current field, are welcome to try the adult school’s online learning program, designed for the busy person. In addition to an offering of over 350 different online courses, there are many specialty career certificate programs available. Visit the adult school’s website www.ed2go.com/ras and receive the full course listing with details. The Ramsey Adult School is also offering of nearly 40 different trips to Broadway plays, day trips, overnight trips, and international trips. Even affordable cruises are offered. The adult school is open to all; Ramsey residency is not required. Registration may be completed through the website www.ramseyadultschool.com, by mail (after completing the form in the back of the brochure), or by calling the office at (201) 327-2025. The school accepts cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard. Project Healthy Bones class to begin The Ramsey Board of Health, along with Hackensack University Medical Center’s Health Awareness Regional Program, will offer a new session of Project Healthy Bones Ramsey Walks, a daily walking group for seniors sponsored by the Ramsey Board of Health, recently celebrated members’ birthdays for January. Celebrating their birthdays are Filly Darmiento and members Mee Lon Yee, Betty Hiscock, and Margaret Davis. Standing: Sharon Vogel, Filly Darmiento, Audrey Talarico, Tahany Bishara, Caroline Knauss, Gail Dupont, Bina Wenthen, Emily Rennie, Carole Anderson, Joan Waring, and Alberta Kulik. Seated: Mee Lon Yee, Betty Hiscock, Margaret Davis, Maria Mendes, Lucilllle Delano, Helen Driscoll, Sonia Martins, and Joann Bockhorn. For more information, call Joan Waring at (201) 825-2246. Walkers celebrate birthdays in February. Project Healthy Bones, a 24-week exercise and educational program, is designed for men and women who have -or are at risk of -- osteoporosis, a common medical problem in the later years. Exercises are directed toward improving muscle and bone strength, balance, and flexibility. The program stresses the importance of exercise, nutrition, safety, and lifestyle factors related to osteoporosis. The orientation for the new Project Healthy Bones class will be held at the Ramsey Senior Center at Finch Park on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Residents may register for the program at that time and pick up a physician’s approval form. Space is limited and admission will be based on when completed physician approval forms are received. Project Healthy Bones classes are free. The one-hour classes are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Senior Center. The current Tuesday Project Healthy Bones class will continue indefinitely. Club plans meeting, Casino Night The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey will meet Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramsey Ambulance Corps Building, 41 South Island Avenue. New members are welcome. Tickets for the Feb. 5 “Bet Your Lucky Stars Casino Night” are still available. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey, and will include beer, wine, soda, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and $25 in gaming chips. Admission is $65. To purchase tickets, contact Mary Liz McGuire (201) 661-8072. To place an ad, or make a donation, contact Jenn Lessieu at (201) 962-3590. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!