September 12, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 11 Junior Woman’s Club (continued from page 5) Bands event, Lessieu noted. “The Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey’s motto is ‘With hearts and hands we serve,’ and this was a request that we jumped at the chance to support,” she added. The JWCR has been actively committed to serving the Ramsey community for 46 years through volunteerism and fundraising. With the support and generosity of local businesses and individuals, JWCR has been able to make many significant financial contributions throughout the Borough of Ramsey. The organization’s donations to the community have included the early literacy computers for the newly renovated Ramsey Library, the engraved flag pole markers for Veterans Park, a laptop and uniforms for the Ramsey Ambulance Corps, turnout gear for Ramsey Rescue, interruption devices and breathing apparatuses for the Ramsey Fire Department, and the lighted message board and sound equipment for DARE. The club has also provided continuous financial support to the Senior Citizen Transportation Fund, the Ramsey and Woodlands senior centers, Ramsey High School’s Civic Award and Taryn Pikard Scholarship, West Bergen Mental Healthcare, Hearts and Crafts Counseling, Center for Food Action, and the DACKKS Group for Supportive Housing. Ramsey Juniors is one of 35 subsidiary organizations of the New Jersey State General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The federation recognized the local club as a “Top 5 Junior Woman’s Club of NJ for 2011 Outstanding Community Service and Volunteerism.” Each year, the NJSFWC presents awards the Junior Membership Clubs in 13 areas. The Ramsey Juniors recently received first place in eight of the 13 categories, including leadership, membership, home life, public issues, conservation, and three state projects: The Valerie Fund, Gilda’s Club, and Advocates for Children. In addition, the club received second place in international outreach, and third place in communications. For more information and membership information, visit www.ramseyjuniors.com. Ramsey Review Book groups plan meetings The Connections Book Group at the First Presbyterian Church, 15 Shuart Lane in Ramsey, will discuss Kate Mortan’s “The Forgotten Garden” on Sept. 19.The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Metzger Room. At the age of 21, the protagonist, Nell, discovers that she was found alone on a ship headed for Australia, and the father she has loved is merely a man who found her. She sets out on a quest of self-discovery, trying to piece together her history and learn the truth about her origins. On Sept. 26, the Literary Ladies will discuss “The House of Mirth” and/or “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton. The group will meet in the McDermott Room at 10 a.m. Copies of these books are available at the Ramsey Library, which is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. All are welcome. Contact Meg Bray at (845) 357-2159. Young bowlers wanted Registration is open for the Ramsey Recreation Commission’s bowling program. The program, which meets at Holiday Bowl in Oakland on Fridays, will begin Sept. 14. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join. Bumper bowling is available for younger children. The cost is $65, and registration forms are available in the municipal building, 33 North Central Avenue Ramsey, and online at www.ramseynj.com under the recreation tab. Registration forms and fees are due by Sept. 11. For details, contact Karen Dey at (201) 825-2518. Mass and healing service planned Father Campoli, a member of the Institute Voluntas Dei, will conduct a healing service at Saint Paul R.C. Church at 200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey on Sept. 13. The service will be held at 8 p.m. Father Campoli, who holds healing services, missions, and retreats around the world, will lead attendees in prayer for healing the mind, body, and spirit. All are invited. Rimmer to discuss plant propagation The Ramsey Area Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Laurel Rimmer, assistant director of the public programs at Wave Hill, will discuss fall and winter plant propagation. Rimmer holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture from Cornell University.