Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • March 21, 2012 Villadom Happenings Bereavement support available The parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Ridgewood, Saint Gabriel’s in Saddle River, and Saint Catharine’s in Glen Rock will jointly sponsor a Spring Bereavement Support Group that will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The program will be held at Saint Catharine at 905 South Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, from April 18 through June 6. Meetings will offer support for those going through the grief process. The group stresses confidentiality and is open to all. For further information, or to register, contact Annette Gallagher at (201) 612-4660 or parishfamilylife@stcathar inechurch.org. Wyckoff Y introduces ‘Parent Connection’ The Wyckoff Family Y is kicking off its new series of programs for parents with an open discussion about the current teen social scene by Dr. Steve Wruble, “Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll,” on Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the Y’s Lake House at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. Dr. Wruble, a board certified child and adult psychiatrist and the executive medical director of the Venn Center in Ridgewood, will cover issues such as battling wills with your teen, developing positive parenting skills, and understanding the teenage thought process. This is the first session in the Y’s new series developed specifically to address the questions, needs, and concerns of parents. There is no charge for this event, but pre-registration is required. To register call the Y at (201) 891-2081. For details, contact Kathy Scarpelli at (201) 891-1820. Class of 1952 plans reunion Ridgewood High School’s Class of 1952 will celebrate its 60th reunion on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Park Ridge Marriott from 6:30 to 11 p.m. An informal get-together is planned for Oct. 5 at the Glen Rock Community Church from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Bruce Crocco at (201) 652-9065 or Constance Lecher Macchi at (201) 891-3838. Studio offers pottery classes Wortenkdyke Pottery Studio, located in the historic railroad station in Midland Park, will start its spring pottery classes on April 2. The 12-week program will run until June 30. The studio offers intermediate and advanced classes for adults and programs for children. Call (201) 652-5882 or visit www.wortendykestudio.com. Wildcats to host Beefsteak Dinner The Bergen County Wildcats will host an all-you-caneat Beefsteak Dinner on Saturday, March 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will be held at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Grandview Avenue in Wyckoff. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event will be catered by Nightingale Caterers. Vegetarian and chicken dinners will be available upon request. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for children under 13. Tickets may be purchased by calling Tami Moses at (201) 538-6759. The Bergen County Wildcats, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, is a team of special needs athletes based in Waldwick. Anyone who wishes to make a donation may make checks payable to Bergen County Wildcats Program, and mail them to P.O. Box 136, Waldwick, NJ 07463. Chamber lunch to feature local authors The Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a lunch for members and non-members on Wednesday, April 4 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, 180 Route 17 South in Mahwah. Several MRCC member authors will be on hand to introduce their recent books. Members are also welcome to pick up, or drop off, promotional material and literature at the event’s information table. The cost for Chamber members is $35 and $50 for non-members. Pre-paid registration is required; an additional $5 processing fee will be charged if paid the day of event. For reservations and other information, visit www. mahwah.com or call (201) 529-5566. RBARI hosts Craft & Gift Sale The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. will hold a Gift & Craft Sale at the Copper Tree Mall, 350 Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202) in Oakland on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and March 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wide range of beautiful gifts will be available. All proceeds directly benefit the animals at RBARI. Junior League offers scholarship The Junior League of Bergen County will offer a scholarship to a Bergen County high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to voluntarism during his or her high school career. 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