March 7, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 21 Ramsey Review Arborist to address Garden Club Arborist and Bartlett Tree representative Patrick Burke will discuss trees and shrubs at the Ramsey Area Garden Club’s March 9 meeting. The program will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Burke is a New Jersey certified tree expert, an ISA certified arborist, and a certified pesticide applicator. He earned a degree in forestry from Paul Smith College. The public is invited to attend the first portion of the meeting which features the speaker. For more information, contact Joan Tommaney at (201) 327-7868. UNICO hosts That’s Amore Casino Night The Greater Ramsey UNICO will host its “That’s Amore Casino Night” March 23at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club. This fundraiser will feature the Texas Hold ‘em tournament, a blackjack tournament, games, an auction, a prize basket fundraiser, a cash prize, appetizers, dessert, and beverages. Tickets, which include $25 in chips, are $60. Proceeds will benefit the Ramsey Emergency Services and the Greater Ramsey UNICO. For ticket information, visit www.grunico.org. Lenten Spaghetti Dinner set The Friends of the Adorno Fathers will host a Lenten Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to pasta, the dinner will include a choice of clam or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverages, and dessert. A donation of $10 per person is requested. Children under age eight will be admitted free. Tickets will be sold at the door. The Adorno Fathers Center is located at 575 Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Adorno Fathers Seminary in Ramsey. Seniors announce upcoming events The Ramsey Seniors will host a bus trip to New York City to see the Tony Award-winning musical, “War Horse,” on April 18. The compelling epic tells the tale of a boy’s beloved horse that has been sold to the cavalry during the outbreak of World War I. Caught up in enemy fire, the horse serves on both sides of the war and survives an odyssey that leaves him alone. As a young man, the protagonist embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home to England. This play, one of the most magical productions ever staged at the Beaumont Theatre, contains breathing, galloping, charging “horses” made of steel, leather, and aircraft cables. Sign up will begin March 6 at 10 a.m. at borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. The cost is $100 and includes lunch at Carmine’s on the Upper West Side, admission to the show, and transportation. Checks may be made payable to Borough of Ramsey. This program is open to Ramsey seniors only. The restaurant and theater are wheelchair accessible. Borough seniors are invited to the Saint Paul’s Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Adorno Fathers on Thursday, March 15 at noon. Catered by Shop Rite, the menu will include corned beef sandwiches, potatoes salad, coleslaw, Irish soda bread, and dessert. The cost is $8 per person. To reserve a seat, call the parish center at (201) 327-0976. The Leisure Club is planning a bus trip to Resorts Casino on Thursday, March 29. The cost is $38 and includes a buffet lunch, $10 in slot play, show ticket which features Allen Edwards - The Voice of Branson, and transportation. For reservations, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. A seven night cruise aboard the Celebrity Summit is scheduled for June 3 through 10. The ship will leave from Cape Liberty in Bayonne and sail to Kings Wharf, Bermuda. Featured aboard is the Bobby Byrne Show, a popular group known for expertise in cruising events. This newly revitalized ship has all the bells and whistles included to make this a unique and memorable experience. For details and reservations, call Rosemarie or Ed at (201) 327-2129. A new eight-week session of yoga will begin on Tuesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. or Friday March 23 at 9:50 a.m. Those enrolled in the course have first option. An eight-week Tai Chi session will begin on Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m. The cost to attend these classes is $10. Sign up at borough hall. On Mondays and Fridays, take part in an arthritis exercise class with Andree at 3:30 p.m. At 4:45 p.m., Girl Scout Preethi Sankaran from Ramsey High School teaches how to use Wii, the interactive video game. For a schedule of events, stop by the center in Finch Park. Farmers Market open at Smith School The Ramsey Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Eric Smith School at 73 Monroe Street. The indoor market will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through March 25. Over 20 vendors will be participating, bringing artisanal breads and cheeses, seasonal fresh produce, homemade chili, gourmet coffees and teas, nuts, homemade toffee, and much more. Farm fresh seasonal produce will be available. The Ramsey Farmers Market is sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association. Visit www.ramseyfamersmarket.org for the latest market information or call (201) 675-6866. The Pay it Forward program collection will continue at the indoor market. 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. Harlem Wizards return to Ramsey The high flying celebrity basketball game will be back in town on March 11. The Ramsey DARE team will take on the Harlem Wizards in a Family Fun Event set for 1 p.m. at Don Bosco High School, 492 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. The community is invited to support Team DARE’s all-star crew as they take on some of the most talented and entertaining basketball players around. This hilarious event is guaranteed to keep attendees talking for weeks. Last year’s game quickly sold out, so be sure to order early. Tickets are available at Arlo’s Cleaners and Sal’s Pizza of Ramsey. Pre-event ticket prices are $12 general admission; $10 for children under age 15. For more information, visit RamseyRocks.org, or contact Officer Shoemaker at (201) 327-2400. 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 one half hour of daily spiritual direction for one week 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. These private meetings will be held at a mutually convenient time. Participants are asked to commit to a half hour of prayer each day to make this experience more meaningful. There is no charge for this program. A free will offering may be made at the conclusion. For information, call Ruth Harrison at (201) 934-1957 or e-mail ruthharr@optonline. net. Interested individuals are urged to enroll by March 11. Volunteer to be an ESL tutor at the public library The Ramsey Public Library is seeking volunteers to teach English to speakers of other languages. The English as a Second Language program allows people from various countries to learn English or improve their English speaking, reading, and writing skills. There is currently a great need for volunteers as several prospective ESL students are now on the library’s waiting list. The ESL program matches each student with a volunteer tutor and the two work one-on-one once a week for one hour. Volunteers are trained through the Pascack Valley Literacy Volunteers, based at the Westwood Library. Training workshops are held periodically, and training is free for those who will be tutoring at the Ramsey Library. A vital asset to the Ramsey community, the tutoring program fosters understanding and appreciation of other cultures and new friendships. Several get-togethers are held at the Ramsey Library for tutors throughout the year. An International Dinner held in Westwood is held at the end of the year, where tutors meet their counterparts from all over Bergen County and taste cuisine prepared by students from all over the world. For further information, call Ellen Smith or Betsy Trum at the Ramsey Library at (201) 327-1445. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue.