August 15, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Used sports equipment sought The Ramsey Recreation Commission is collecting used sports equipment collection for area urban youth groups. Residents may bring equipment donations to the Ramsey Farmers Market at the Main Street train station on Aug. 26. For more information about the collection program, contact John Solarino at (201) 825-8299. Knights plan a day of golf The Ramsey Knights of Columbus Council #3962 will host its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Wallkill Golf Club in Middletown, New York. This event will benefit various local charities. The cost to attend is $130 and includes the day of golf, a cart, breakfast and lunch, and dinner, which will be served at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey. For details, visit www.ramseykofc.org, or contact Larry Walsh at (201) 723-5941 or LarryWalsh@optonline.net. Farmers Market now features Artisans’ Corner On Aug. 19, The Ramsey Farmers Market will host an Artisans’ Corner at the Main Street train station from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area artists will feature pottery, silkwear, sculpture, jewelry, knitted and crocheted items, and more. Each Sunday, the market abounds with fresh, local, seasonal produce, and products. Artisanal breads and cheeses, coffees and teas, gourmet olive oils, free range eggs, local honey, gluten-free baked products, organic prepared foods, wines, and other products from over 35 vendors are available. The schedule of entertainment includes: Aug. 19, Carolyn Messina; Aug. 26, Pete Holdgren; Sept. 2, Dario Scholis; and Sept. 9, Ethan Fiks. The Ramsey Farmers Market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association. Visit www.ramseyfarmersmarket.org for a complete list of vendors, festival dates, and musicians. Ample parking is available. Call (201) 675-6866 for details. Support group forming A new Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group will meet on Thursday, Aug. 23 at the Ramsey Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Anyone with a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder is invited to share his or her concerns in this supportive, caring, and confidential environment. The group is offered through the trained facilitators at Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey. Sophia Heftler, nurse and founder of Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management, will facilitate the meeting. Future meetings are planned for Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 29. For further information, or to register, contact Pat Linard at (201) 857-5283. Daisy Troops seeks new members Ramsey Girl Scouts are recruiting Daisies. All girls entering any Ramsey kindergarten program, or who reside in Ramsey, are eligible to join. Registration forms are available in the children’s department of the Ramsey Public Library, which is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Completed applications may be mailed to 237 West Oak Street in Ramsey. For additional information, email travelgav@yahoo.com or call (201) 327-1322. Teens available for employment YES (Youth Employment Services) has a roster of available Ramsey High School teens who babysit; pet sit; do yard work, computer or office work; and a host of other jobs. Call (201) 785-2300, extension 21983 or e-mail YES@ramsey.k12.nj.us. Fall programs available Registration for the Ramsey Adult School fall semester has begun. A wide variety of classes and trips are available. RAS offers from beginner to advanced classes in Pilates, yoga, chi quiong, basketball, volleyball, kickboxing, hiking, Zumba©, and more. Dance classes are also a great way to exercise. Participants may try tap, line, or ballroom dancing. The adult school offers classes in knitting, sewing, woodworking, painting, drawing, photography, stained glass making, floral arranging, silver and gold jewelry making, upholstery, and oil painting, which is new this semester. Cooking classes are available for every taste. Learn the art of cooking fish, perfecting French pastries and pies, molding chocolates, or decorating cookies like a pro. Learn healthy eating and cooking habits in the new Cooking for Optimal Health or the Kitchen Pharmacy classes. Enjoy a trip to New York City, but forget the traffic, parking lot fees, gas prices, and tolls. RAS offers over 20 day trips to points of interest including the New York Botanical Garden and the National Sept. 11 Memorial. Enjoy a Hudson River cruise, or a New York City Lights and Shopping tour just in time for the holidays. Take in a Broadway show. See some old favorites such as “Wicked” or “Annie” or see one of the newest on Broadway like “Newsies” or “Ghost.” For a full course selection with class details, or to register online, visit the Ramsey Adult School website at www. ramseyadultschool.com, or call (201) 3272025 to register or to receive a free brochure. Seniors plan trip The Ramsey Seniors will travel by a bus to Essex, Connecticut on Wednesday, Aug. 22. This day trip will include lunch at the Griswold Inn, a stream train ride, and a cruise on the Connecticut River aboard a paddlewheel boat. The cost is $70 per person and registration is under way at borough hall.