April 18, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Ramsey Review Seniors, Scouts to compete The Ramsey Seniors will challenge the Ramsey Girls Scouts in two Wii tournaments. The competitors will be bowling on Saturday, April 28 and playing tennis on Saturday, May 5. Both tournaments will begin at 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Senior Center. Ramsey Girl Scout Preethi Sankaran has been coaching the seniors in Wii sports since November for her Gold Award service project. The seniors have been training in interactive tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing in twice weekly sessions run by Sankaran. Seniors who wish to compete may register at the senior center in Finch Park by April 20. Friends and families are invited to cheer on the seniors and Girl Scouts. Refreshments will be served. Ramsey High School Girl Scouts who are interested in participating in the competition may contact Sankaran at preethi1495@gmail.com. Muti to discuss crime book Local author Richard Muti will discuss his new true crime story, “The Charmer: The True Story of Robert Reldan -- Rapist, Murderer, and Millionaire -- and the Women Who Fell Victim to His Allure” at the Ramsey Library on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Muti, a former borough mayor and current school board member, has a legal background with the county prosecutor’s office as does his co-author Charles Buckley. Hear about their investigation into the series of crimes traced to Reldan and the ongoing saga since his conviction. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and the author will be available to sign copies. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Ramsey Library. Seniors plan activities Spring activities for local seniors have begun with bocce being played on the courts by the Ramsey Pool. The men play on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 p.m. Ladies bocce will begin on Thursday, May 3 at 10 a.m. The walking group meets every day at 8 a.m. by Varka Restaurant. The seniors will host a bus trip to New York City to see the Tony Award-winning musical “Memphis” on June 13. Sign up at borough hall beginning Tuesday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Checks should be made payable to the Borough of Ramsey. Proof of residency will be required. The cost is $80 per person and includes transportation, lunch at Lattanzi Restaurant on 46th Street, and admission to the show. An AARP 55-Alive Defensive Driving Course will be offered at the senior center on Thursday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign up at borough hall. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Checks may be made payable to AARP. Attendees should bring a New Jersey driver’s license, and are encouraged to bring lunch and a beverage. Leisure Club travels to Jersey Shore The Ramsey Leisure Club has planned a three-day bus trip to Wildwood, Cape May, and Atlantic City for Sept. 18 through 20. The trip will include two nights in Wildwood. The first day will include lunch and a wine sampling at the Tomasello Winery, dinner, and entertainment. The group’s visit to Cape May will include a visit to the Physick Estate, a trolley tour, a walk through the historical district’s Washington Mall, and dinner and show at Elaine’s Victorian Dinner Theater. The third day of the trip will include a visit the Wildwood boardwalk, and time in Atlantic City and the casinos. Call Connie at (201) 3274170 for further information and reservations. First Presbyterian Church sets events The First Presbyterian Church, located at 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey, has announced several upcoming events. The Connections Book Group will discuss John Steinbeck’s “The Pearl” on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Steinbeck’s novella explores the secrets of man’s nature, the darkest depths of evil, and the disastrous effects of stepping out of an established system. For more information, call Di French at (201) 327-4596. The Literary Ladies will meet on Wednesday, April 25 to discuss “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks. For more information call Meg Bray at (845) 357-2159. The books being discussed by these clubs are available at the Ramsey Library. On April 22, church members will be distributing the Who’s Who Directory door to door. Members will be bagging the annual telephone directory for distribution. This is the church’s 58th year producing the annual telephone directory. An All Church Retreat is scheduled for April 28 and April 29. Participants will look at the needs of the community, identify the strengths of the congregation, and determine how to use the church’s strengths to meet the community’s needs. Worship services are broadcast on Cablevision Channel 76 on Tuesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (201) 327-3879. Friday Frenzy returns Friday Frenzy will return to the Ramsey Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Avenue, on April 20 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. (continued on page 14)