August 8, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 31 Ridgewood Notes YWCA offers programs for all Registration for the YWCA Bergen County’s fall programs will begin Monday, Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m. Classes will run from Sept. 4 through Oct. 27. Members may register at www.ywcabergencounty.org, by phone, or in person. New this session for adults are: Bollywood Hustle, a combination of belly dancing, traditional Indian dance, and jazz; Zumba Toning, a calorie-torching cardio class that takes dance workouts to the next level; cardio strength training, a boxing and boot camp that provides intense muscle and endurance building; and restorative yoga, a relaxing approach to fitness. New programs for children and teens include Mommy & Me Pilates for mothers and babies. Moms regain core strength as they pursue post-pregnancy fitness. Kids’ yoga, geared toward children age seven to 12, fosters self-esteem while enhancing flexibility and strength and improving concentration. Zumbatomic, for children age seven through 12, lets kids crank up the music and have a blast with their friends while boosting coordination, energy, and self confidence. Additional creativity and educational programs for children have been added on Saturdays, including a beginner book club, and programs in science and art. Afternoon kindergarteners are offered an enrichment program that helps develop pre-reading, pre-math, and socialization skills for five- and six-year-olds in a funfilled environment. The YWCA offers dozens of other fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors, and Red Cross certified swim classes for swim- mers at every age and level. Drop-in child care is also available at the 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood facility. Visit www.ywcabergencounty.org or call (201) 444-5600 for a free brochure. HILT schedules events Highlights in Leisure Time will meet Aug. 9 in the Ridgewood Library auditorium at 10 a.m. The program has been changed and will now feature a presentation by Mike Schinn from the Ridgewood Public Library on eBook and audiobook tech training. On Aug. 16, HILT will visit Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. A free buffet and $25 in slot play are included. A government-issued photo ID is required. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at (201) 670-5560. Ridgewood residents, age 55 and older, are invited to join Highlights in Leisure Time, a senior organization under the auspices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks & Recreation. Monthly meetings include entertainment and/or informational presentations followed by refreshments. Annual dues are $15. Lifeguard Training offered The YWCA Bergen County will offer American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Sept. 11 through Oct. 18. Students will be required to take and pass a swim test that will be held on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. A $10 swim test fee is due at registration. This course prepares students with the CPR, first aid, and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The course fee is $350. YWCA Bergen County offers a variety of American Red Cross certified programs throughout the year, including swimming lessons for individuals from age six to adults. For more information, or to register, call (201) 444-5600, extension 327, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. Dancers welcome new members The North Jersey English Country Dancers welcome newcomers to their Aug. 12 dance. All dances are taught and prompted and the music is live. Instruction for beginners will be held at 1:30 p.m. and the main dance will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants may come with or without a partner. The dance will be held in the airconditioned hall at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information, visit www. maxellute.net/njecd.html or call Nancy at (201) 445-4497. Register for fall programs Registration for the Ridgewood YMCA’s upcoming fall session will open on Monday, Aug. 6 at 8:30 a.m. The nine-week session will begin Sept. 4 and continue through Nov. 4. Registration is available online at www.ridgewoodymca.org, in person at the Y, or by phone at (201) 444-5600. Active membership is required to register for classes. The session will include parentchild classes, karate, tennis, soccer, basketball, and more. New this season is “Intro to Teen Strength and Weight Training,” a class for teens ages 13 through 18. Participants will learn proper weight lifting form, repetitions, stretching, and spotting. This class is ideal for boys and girls who want to start a strength training plan. A complete listing of the Y’s program offerings is available at www.ridgewoodymca.org. The Ridgewood YMCA is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Stable Art Gallery presents ‘Serenity’ in August During the month of August, Artist Lynn Early will exhibit her latest pastel paintings at the Stable Art Gallery, 259 North Maple Avenue, in Ridgewood. Early’s works feature low horizon lines in order to emphasize the expanse of the sky. The artist is fond of the subtle freshness of both early morning and twilight, enjoys painting sky scenes, lightning, seascapes, and landscapes in a minimalist style. Miniature art and smaller works are part of her original collection, which features pieces in acrylics, pastels, and metallic paints. Viewing hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Call (201) 670-5560. A reception with the artist is set for Friday, Aug. 24, between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. All are welcome to attend.