July 25, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 23 Mahwah Minutes ‘Winter’s Tale’ comes to township The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage eNSemble will present “The Winter’s Tale” at the Mahwah Public Library on July 25. This free program will begin at 7 p.m. Shakespeare’s mystical and mythical romance transports audiences through a fanciful and sometimes dark 16year journey. From the seeds of unfounded jealousy, two kingdoms become entangled in a web of paranoia, insinuation, and mistrust. Can a lost princess unwittingly be the key to healing the two realms? From the dramatic accusations in the high court of Sicilia, to the raucous and jovial Bohemian sheep-sheering festival, to the revelatory final scene, “The Winter’s Tale” celebrates the triumph of love, nobility, and all things good, and ends with a promise of rejuvenation, redemption, and hope. No tickets are necessary. The library is located at 100 Ridge Road. Call (201) 529-READ for more information. Outdoor Movie Night planned The Mahwah Recreation Committee’s July 24 Movie Night will feature “The Muppets.” Admission is free for Mahwah residents, who are invited to gather at 8:30 p.m. at Commodore Perry Field. Those who attend are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. The movie will be shown on a 25-foot screen and will begin as soon as darkness allows. The refreshment stand will be selling treats at Movie Night. In the event of rain, Movie Night will be held July 26. Knitters welcome new members Beginners and advanced knitters are invited to join the monthly knitting circle, Knit One, Drop In, at the Mahwah Public Library at 100 Ridge Road. Crocheters are also welcome. The group, which is committed to knitting with a purpose, may send finished projects to Save the Children, Covenant House, or U.S. troops. Yarn is provided and instruction is available. Attendees should bring size eight knitting needles. Registration is not necessary. The group meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for July 28 and Aug. 25. Call (201) 529-READ for details. Register for swim lessons The Mahwah Municipal Pool will offer group swim lessons each weekday morning Aug. 6 through 17. The session includes 10 lessons for $85. Registration is held at the Mahwah Municipal Pool on 700 Darlington Avenue in Mahwah. Mahwah residency or Mahwah Pool membership is not required. For more information and forms, visit the pool during regular hours or call the office at (201) 529 4949. Church holds Vacation Bible School The Ramapo Reformed Church Vacation Bible School “Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street” will be held Aug. 6 through 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Children ages three through 12 are invited to attend. Registration is free. The program will include singing, Bible stories, crafts, games, and snacks. Call the church at (201) 529-3075 to register, or find the registration form online at www. ramaporeformedchurch.org. Ramapo Reformed Church is located at 100 Island Road. Summer service announced This summer, the Ramapo Reformed Church will offer a contemporary Wednesday night worship service at 7 p.m. This informal service will be held on July 25. Child care will be provided. The theme for this special service “To Infinity and Beyond: God’s Future and You.” For more information, call (201) 529-3075 or visit www.ramaporeformedchurch. org. The church is located at 100 Island Road. ‘Brideshead Revisited’ to be discussed “Not by Bread Alone,” a spiritual book discussion group, will meet on Sunday, Aug. 26 at Panera Bread, 1300 Route 17 in Ramsey. This month’s selection is “Brideshead Revisited” by Evelyn Waugh. In this classic tale of British life between the World Wars, Waugh parts company with the satire of his earlier works to examine affairs of the heart. Charles Ryder finds himself stationed at Brideshead, the family seat of Lord and Lady Marchmain. Exhausted by the war, he takes refuge in recalling his time spent with the heirs to the estate before the war years. Ryder portrays a family divided by an uncertain investment in Roman Catholicism and by their confusion over where the elite fit in the modern world. This event is sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Mahwah. For more information, contact Jennifer Edwards at Jennifer.EdwardsICC@gmail.com or (201) 327-1276. Counseling group (continued from page 5) The organization serves families who are living with serious illness and loss and is dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment as families work through the healing process. Situated in a cozy carriage house to create a home away from home, the counseling center has an art room, family room, and loft to replace the conventional psychotherapy office. Clients of all ages receive both individual counseling and support groups. Clients come from over 80 communities in New York and New Jersey, and most are referred by schools, medical practices, and other Hearts & Crafts families who have benefited from the organization’s services. Over the past 17 years, Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling has grown from serving 20 families to working with approximately 250 children and adults each year. Services include art therapy, individual and family counseling, children’s support groups, teen support groups, parent/adult support groups, and community education. Scholarships are available for qualifying clients. Funding is secured through individual charitable donations and modestly priced counseling fees. Hearts & Crafts is located at 60 East Main Street in Ramsey. For more information, call (201) 818-9399 or visit www.heartsandcraftscounseling.org.