December 18, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Notes Children’s dance classes available The YWCA Bergen County provides quality dance instruction for children ages three through 12. The pro- gram promotes a lifelong affinity for movement, activity, and fitness. Enrollment for Session 3 children’s dance classes is now open. Classes will begin Jan. 2 and run through Feb. 22. The Twinkle Toes program for three- and four-year- olds develops movement skills through ballet basics and body motion. Ballet I, for children ages five through seven, allows beginning dancers to continue ballet basics and movement. Dancers who are ages seven through nine who complete Ballet I may enroll in Ballet II to learn classical ballet techniques, basic dance terminology, and traditional barre and floor routines. Ballet III, a progressive dance class designed to fur- ther develop classical barre techniques and introduce more complicated and technical floor routines, is open to stu- dents who are eight to 13 years of age. The Jazz/Tap I and II classes focus on jazz and tap dance movements and rhythms. Tap shoes are required. The entry-level class is for students who are five to seven years of age. The intermediate class is for students between the ages of eight to 13. All classes run in eight-week sessions and are held at the YWCA’s facility at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. For more information, contact Colleen at (201) 444-5600, extension 351, or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. The YWCA offers dozens of fitness, wellness, and enrichment programs for kids, teens, adults, and seniors. The Y also hosts American Red Cross certified swim classes for swimmers at every age and level. Drop-in child care is also available at 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood. Adult art instruction offered The Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department will offer adult art classes at the Stable at 259 North Maple Avenue. The session will include six weeks of instruction. Register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or in person or by mail at 259 North Maple Avenue. Reg- istration forms are available at www.ridgewoodnj.net. Call the recreation office at (201) 670-5560 for details. Non-resi- dents will be charged an additional fee of $10. Watercolors with Maryann Burton will meet on Wednes- days from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Jan. 8. The fee is $95 and materials are additional; a list will be provided at reg- istration. Sandi Chanoch will teach two sessions of acrylic paint- ing. The Tuesday group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. begin- ning Jan. 7. The Thursday class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 9. The cost is $80. Materials are addi- tional; a list will be provided at registration. Adults invited to ESL programs The Ridgewood Public Library’s English as a Second Language program offers individual tutoring for begin- ners, weekly conversation groups, and English in Action classes. Registration is under way for English in Action: Cul- ture, Conversation, and Idioms. The program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 7 through March 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The class will not meet the week of Feb. 17. The fee for Ridgewood residents is $30. The cost for non-resi- dents is $75. Space is limited. To register, call Eileen Colyer or Nancy Honsinger at (201) 670-5600, extension 132. The cost to register for individual tutoring for beginners is $10 for Ridgewood residents and $20 for non-residents. Ridgewood residents are given priority. For more informa- tion, contact the ESL office at (201) 670-5600, extension 141 or esl@ridgewoodlibrary.org. The library is located at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Christmas to be viewed through movies Experience the Christmas story as seen through popular holiday movie clips as part of Foundation, a new family- friendly contemporary worship service. Foundation meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. The informal 50-minute worship, held in the dining room on the lower level of the church, is designed for those who are searching for meaning and reaching for more out of life, and features multimedia and contemporary music. The movie clips series will continue through Jan. 5. Foun- dation runs throughout the year. For details about the service, visit westside.org or con- tact Reverend Marc Oehler at moehler@westside.org. Y hosts Solstice Yoga Workshop YWCA Bergen County will hold two Solstice Yoga classes for all ages and levels on Saturday, Dec. 21. Classes will be held at the YWCA, 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Intro to Yoga, a light-hearted, introductory class taught by certified instructor Colleen Fontes, will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A short break and refreshments will follow. At 4 p.m., Winter Solstice 108 Sun Salutations for regular yoga practitioners will be led by YW instructors Amy Jung and Colleen Fontes along with guest instructors. Each person who participates must bring a yoga mat. Movement@YW members may participate for free. The suggested donation for non-members is $5 per person per class. Participants should be in general good health and able to sit, stand, and lie down. For more information and to register, call (201) 444-5600, extension 351. YMCA to host School Vacation Camp The Ridgewood YMCA will host a School Vacation Camp for children ages five through 12. Camp will be in session Dec. 26, 27, and 30 at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Hours are 9 a.m to 5 p.m., and extended hours are avail- able. The cost is $75 per day for Ridgewood YMCA mem- bers, $85 per day for non-members, and $60 per day for 2013 returning summer campers. Campers will enjoy daily activities including swimming, arts & crafts, and theme days. For details, contact Mike Rainere at (201) 444 5600, extension 339 or e-mail mrainere@ridgewoodymca.org. We welcome press releases from our readers. Items may be sent to editorial@villadom.com. Deadline is Wednes- day at noon the week prior to publication.