December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Ridgewood SHARE to recognize citizens for commitment to seniors On Dec. 4, Shared Housing Association for Ridgewood and Environs will honor four outstanding citizens for their ongoing commitment to the needs and well-being of Ridgewood’s senior citizens. The honorees who will be recognized at the village’s first Senior Holiday Bash include Ridgewood Police Captain Jacqueline Luthcke, Ridgewood Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn, and pharmacist Myron Lesh. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Welcome support The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood is celebrating its most successful annual beauty, style, and party planning event to date with a donation of $5,000 to Sharing the Arts. The event was attended by over 100 guests. A live fashion show featured Sharing the Arts volunteers and staff wearing clothes from W by Worth. A boutique showcased clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, stationery, and home furnishings. All of the vendors contributed a portion of their event sales to the Woman’s Club to benefit Sharing the Arts. Sharing the Arts is a Ridgewood- based non-profit performing arts conservatory serving children with mild to moderate devel- opmental delays. Visit SharingtheArts.com. Pictured: Committee member Jennifer Edelson, Karen Sheehy of Sharing the Arts, Woman’s Club Co-Presidents Theresa Gregorio and Anita Srivastava, and Event Chair Martha Fickinger. (Photo courtesy of Joel Wesseldyke.) located adjacent to Van Neste Square will open its basement to SHARE, Inc., spon- sors of this special event. The “bash” will coincide with the last night of Hanukkah and the season’s final menorah lighting at the square. The party will begin at 4 p.m. and will continue until 7 p.m. Free enter- tainment and refreshments will be pro- vided. Lesh will be recognized for his out- standing commitment to seniors and their families. His abilities to listen and educate have made him an empowering resource for area seniors. Luthcke has been a first responder and a volunteer for SHARE, Inc. Her familiar- ity with the individual residents and her instinctive ability to nurture and support go beyond her professional obligation to pro- tect and serve. Hauck has been the governing official and liaison to seniors and has met monthly with the community at Patrick M. Mancuso Senior Lounge of the Community Center. She has been a vital strand in the commu- nity fabric of SHARE, Inc. Aronsohn has maintained an open door and listening ear for seniors in Ridgewood. His monthly invites to town hall recognize the value and importance of a seasoned generation. Shared Housing Association for Ridgewood and Environs, commonly known as SHARE, Inc., has been providing affordable housing for Ridgewood and its environs for more than 30 years. Program Director Marianne Bennett, MSW, CLSW recently re-opened the hous- ing waiting list and is accepting applica- tions. SHARE Inc. provides all inclusive hous- ing for those age 62 and up who require no custodial or medical assistance. Residents enjoy private rooms in one of two of Ridge- wood’s stately mansions. Residents enjoy recreational, educational, and social activi- ties, communal meals, free housekeeping, front door access to the Village Senior Transport Bus, walking distance proximity to the bus and train station, libraries, shop- ping, parks, and gardens. SHARE Inc. resi- dents enjoy the culinary talents of full time chefs and opportunities for weekend vol- unteers through the Guest Chef Program. SHARE Inc. is a nonprofit organization; volunteers and charitable contributions toward affordable housing for seniors are greatly appreciated. For more information call (201)670-9605 or visit www.share- ridgewood.org.