February 29, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 21 Saddle River Valley Notes D’Andrea to discuss Picasso On March 6, the Upper Saddle River Library’s Art Series will focus on Pablo Picasso. Local artist and teacher Bart D’Andrea will present a slide show of Picasso’s work at 7:30 p.m. D’Andrea has a master’s in fine arts and is a working artist, lecturer, and teacher at Bergen Community College. The program is free and open to the public. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Book groups announce meetings Alan Bennett’s “The Uncommon Reader” will be the topic of discussion at the Coffee Talk book group on March 8 at 10:30 a.m. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street. Copies of the novel may be picked up at the circulation desk. Novels at Night will meet at the library on Wednesday, March 14. Author Dorothy Wickenden will join the discussion via Skype as the group discusses “Nothing Daunted” at 7:30 p.m. Bailey to discuss benefits of yoga Pediatric physical therapist Patricia A. Bailey P.T. will address the parents of children with special needs in Ramsey and Saddle River on Monday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Certified in yoga for the special child practitioner, Bailey will discuss how yoga can help improve flexibility and strength, reduce stress, improve behavior, and focus attention. This centuries-old practice reflects real and proven scientific concepts, and has recently grown in popularity for children with special needs. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or soft towel. The group will meet at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. For details, contact Stephanie Doyle or Christine Mazzola at RSRPSNC@gmail.com. Club welcomes new members to Coffee Social The Saddle River Valley Newcomers Club will host a March 15 Coffee Social in the adult solarium at the Upper Saddle River Library, 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to current and prospective club members. The Newcomers Club is a social organization that assists new residents of Saddle River and Upper Saddle River in becoming acquainted with their neighbors and communities. The group organizes various outings and activities throughout the year. For more information, contact Ricki at (201) 818-6643 or visit www.srvnc.org. Artist presents origami workshop On March 13, join Pearl River, New York artist Yoko Komori Olson as she demonstrates how to make an origami-style newspaper carryall without using scissors and staples. Participants at this 7 p.m. event will learn how to create a shopping bag or wine bottle bag. Those who attend are asked to bring one or two days worth of newspapers. Olson is a member of The National Association of Women Artists. Her work has been shown in New York City galleries and private collections. The workshop will be held at the Upper Saddle River Library, located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Register for soccer The Ho-Ho-Kus Saddle River Recreational Soccer Association will hold in-person registration for the fall 2012 season on March 10 and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ho-Ho-Kus Public School multi-purpose room at 70 Lloyd Road in Ho-Ho-Kus. Information and registration forms are available online at www.HHKSRsoccer.com. Children entering grades one through 12 as of September 2012 in Ho-Ho-Kus and Saddle River are eligible to participate. An instructional program for children in grades one and two will be held on Saturday mornings for boys and on Sunday afternoons for girls. Youths in grades three through eight are invited to join the recreational program. This group will practice on weekdays and have games on the weekends. A co-ed high school recreational program for students in grades nine through 12 will practice on Fridays and play games on Sunday afternoons. The association is seeking new board members. The success of the program continues to be dependent on the active involvement of parent volunteers. No experience is necessary. Prospective volunteers may inquire at registration or e-mail Jamie Tittensor at jays92@optonline.net. Church plans Taizé Prayer Service The Saint Francis Ministry of The Church of the Presentation will hold a Taizé Prayer Service on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Jeff Markay of Caldwell Methodist Church will lead the group prayer for reconciliation and peace. The church is located at 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Call (201) 327-1313. Book group to discuss ‘Nothing Daunted’ The Novels at Night book group will discuss “Nothing Daunted” by Dorothy Wickendin on March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Upper Saddle River Library. Wickendin will join the discussion via Skype. This group meets the first Wednesday of the month. Copies of the books may be picked up at the circulation desk. The library is located at 245 Lake Street in Upper Saddle River. Children’s theater programs set The Saddle River Valley Cultural Center will present a variety programs for children in March. On Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m., float under the sea as Marcus Pfister’s magical book, “The Rainbow Fish,” comes alive on stage. This colorful musical adventure follows the Rainbow Fish as she struggles with the decision to share her beautiful scales that make her unique or keep them to herself. This program will be held at the Old Stone Church Educational Building, 500 East Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 at 1 p.m. with traditional Irish dancing and live music. The McLoughlin School of Dance will entertain at the cultural center. Parents may want to bring a camera. Attendees will be invited to learn a few steps and pose for photos with the dancers. On Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m., the public is invited to an action-packed production featuring the adventures of “Robin Hood.” This performance, which is suitable for children age seven years old and up, will have everyone on the edge of their seats as this outlaw and his band of Merry Thieves steal from the rich and give to the poor. Follow their journeys in Sherwood Forest as they take on the jealous and greedy Prince John. The quest will unfold at the cultural center. Tickets for each production are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.SRVCC. org. For more information, call (201) 825-3366 or e-mail office@SRVCC.org Lenten Directed Retreat offered A Lenten Directed Retreat will be offered by Saint Paul’s Church in Ramsey from March 17 through 24. This event is being co-sponsored by the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River and will include daily spiritual direction combined with a half hour of prayer. A group of experienced spiritual directors from the surrounding community will present this Lenten program. The retreat will begin and end with a group meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the school library at Saint Paul’s Church. Saint Paul’s is located at 200 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Monday through Friday, each person will meet with his or her spiritual director for 30 minutes daily at a mutually convenient time. There is no charge for this program. A free will offering may be made at the conclusion. Call Ruth Harrison at (201) 934-1957 or e-mail ruthharr@optonline. net. Interested individuals are urged to enroll by March 11. Renovations (continued from page 5) a tile floor for the kitchen, a hardwood floor for the meeting area, and new paint for the walls. Tyler pointed out that the tile and hardwood would be more sanitary options for the heavily-used room than linoleum and carpeting, and those choices would make the room easier to clean and maintain. Tyler anticipates that the work will be finished by the end of March. The Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps provides emergency medical services free of charge 24 hours a day every day of the year. This independent, volunteer-run organization is dispatched by the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department. Members are trained according to state standards, and must pass state-level tests and become certified by the New Jersey Department of Health. Training includes first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and motor vehicle extrication techniques. The corps provides non-emergency transportation of patients to and from hospitals and nursing homes, and loans equipment including crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Tyler has been active with the Ho-Ho-Kus Volunteer Ambulance Corps since 1989 and became an emergency medical technician during her first year with the organization. The following year, she was elected to the Ho-Ho-Kus Ambulance Corps Executive Board. As captain of the corps, she has worked to build the organization’s membership. She recently received the Dr. Harry Brandeis Memorial Community Service Award for her work in Ho-Ho-Kus.