Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • October 3, 2012 Ridgewood SHARE Inc. Program Director Marianne Bennett, MSW, LSW, has announced that the 30th Anniversary Celebration of SHARE Inc. will be an Oktoberfestthemed fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 7. From noon until four p.m., people are encouraged to visit 104 Cottage Place in Ridgewood, one of SHARE’s two residential homes for seniors that are located in the village. SHARE, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational corporation that provides affordable home-like environments for independent seniors. The organization’s name stands for Shared Housing Association of Ridgewood and Environs. Both homes house independent seniors who are age 62 or older. With three full-time employees, including a program director and two chefs, and a part-time housekeeper, the residents enjoy community living with meals served Monday through Friday. All weekend dinners are provided SHARE sets Oktoberfest 30th Anniversary Celebration Left: SHARE’s senior residential home at Prospect Place. Right: SHARE’s home at 104 Cottage Place. through donations and community volunteer chefs. During the Oktoberfest, SHARE hopes to raise funds through general donations, special auction items, and the sale of Bavarian delicacies. The monies collected will be used to maintain the all-volunteer nonprofit board of trustees’ Webster Scholarship Fund for housing assistance. The 30th Anniversary celebration is also intended to encourage an interest in seniors or families of seniors who are seeking independent living situations. Volunteer opportunities with SHARE will be highlighted during a 2 p.m. program along with a special tribute to Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn and Ridgewood’s first lady, Marie Aronsohn, for their ongoing commitment to raising the voice of senior citizens. Event organizers invite families attend the Oktoberfest. Children will find plenty to do, including activities such as cupcake/ cookie decorating, arts and crafts, a temporary tattoo station, and a bean bag game. Adults are invited to visit the beer tasting table and the caricature artist. Live music, prize boxes, house tours, and more will be included. With 30 years of success, SHARE, Inc. is looking for support in their mission and hope everyone will join them on Oct. 7 at 104 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. For more information about SHARE, call (201) 6709605 or visit www.shareridgewood.org.