Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • February 27, 2013 Ridgewood Notes Ridgewood Recreation hosts events for seniors Ridgewood Recreation will host several special events for seniors. These programs are offered free of charge and are held at the Community Center located at 131 North Maple Avenue. On the first and third Monday of the month, enjoy Short Stories with Lady L. The Meet the Author program is held the second Monday of the month. On March 11, participants will meet Nancy Stern, author of “The Uncomplicated Gourmet.” Both Short Stories with Lady L and Meet the Author are held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classic Movie Tuesday, sponsored by The Hobbyists Unlimited, is held the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Upcoming screenings include “Grand Illusion” (1937) on March 5, “The Informer” (1935) on April 2, and “Much Ado About Nothing” (1993) on May 7. Residents are reminded the senior bus runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (201) 670-5500, extension 200 for details or to make reservations. Seniors should also inquire about taxi coupons. The following programs for seniors will begin in March: Zumba, Silver Strength & Motion, Mindful Meditation, For Men Only – Men’s Fitness, The Art of Chinese Brush Painting, Jazzercise, Chair Yoga, Silver Strength & Motion, and Yoga Fit. Each class is $24 for six sessions. Ridgewood residents who are 55 and older are welcome. There is no cost to attend the knitting/crocheting program or to play card games. Registration may be open to others if space is available; additional fees will apply. Please notify the recreation department if special accommodations are needed for any program. Register in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. A listing of programs with all details and the registration form may be found at www.ridgewoodnj.net/ recreation. Band announces 30th Anniversary Gala The Ridgewood Concert Band’s 30th Anniversary Gala will be held May 16, and will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing to the RCB Big Band. The event will be held at The Tides in North Haledon. Proceeds will benefit the Ridgewood Concert Band. During the event, the band will honor Conductor and Music Director Dr. Christian Wilhjelm and 30-year members of the ensemble. For more information, visit www.ridgewoodband.org. Annual Fish and Chips Dinner set Christ Episcopal Church will host its third annual Fish and Chips Dinner on Feb. 27. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at the church located at 105 Cottage Place. Tastefully British will provide a dinner of fish and chips or chicken and chips. The Clan Na Vale Pipe and Drum Band will entertain. Attendees may dine in or take out. Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the church office after Sunday services held at 8, 9:15, and 10 a.m. For more information, call (201) 652-2350 or visit www.christchurchridgewood.org. MOMs reflect on Stations of the Cross The OLMC MOMs will reflect on the Stations of Cross on Wednesday, March 6. This program will be held in the parish center at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 1 Passaic Street. The group will gather at 9:15 a.m. to follow J. Katherine Rielly’s “A Way of the Cross for Mothers.” The prayers and reflections are specifically written with mothers in mind and address the challenges mothers face. Special emphasis will be placed on opportunities for spiritual growth and self-awareness. All are welcome. Knights host Saint Patrick’s Dinner The Ridgewood Knights of Columbus will host the Annual Saint Patrick’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 23. The event will be held in the Mount Carmel Church gymnasium located at 52 Passaic Street. Catered by the Best of Everything, the dinner will include corned beef and cabbage. The Willie Lynch Band will entertain with Irish classics and music for dancing. The Irish Step Dancers from the McLoughlin Dance School will make a special appearance. Tickets are $50 each. To order tickets, mail a check made payable to the Ridgewood Knights of Columbus to: Mark Stappenbeck, 452 Hunter Road, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Learn about classical Rome Fourth and fifth grade students are invited to register for Ridgewood Parks and Recreation’s “Introducing the Classical World!” This class will be held on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. from March 6 through April 17. The cost is $50 for six sessions. Ridgewood Girl Scout Britta Potter will run this program as a part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Potter, a Ridgewood High School junior, is active in the school’s Latin program and has found the study of Latin and Rome not only fascinating and worthy of study in its own right, but also helpful for navigating the modern world. She plans to bring the classical world to life for elementary school children, and introduce them to the wonders of Rome. Using games, hands-on activities, and simulations, the program will feature three action-packed lessons on Latin language, Roman culture, and Greco-Roman mythology. Students will learn how the classical world shaped and influenced the modern world. Highlights of the program include a mock archaeological dig, a senatorial debate about jelly, a snapshot of mythology and Latin roots through Pokémon, and a final banquet party in the Roman style on April 17. Examining ancient Roman culture reveals many modern parallels, while the language is priceless for modern English vocabulary, grammar, and general literacy. Studying Roman history reinforces themes from modern history courses in school and proves that history does, in fact, repeat itself. Online registration is available at Community Pass, www.ridgewoodnj.net/communitypass or register inperson or by mail to The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. For details, visit www.ridgewoodnj. net/recreation or call (201) 670-5560. Babysitters invited to class The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education will host Babysitters Preparation on Wednesday, March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. This class gives caregivers the information they need to safely care for a child. Topics to be presented include feeding, holding, and changing a baby; infant safety concerns; and where and how to contact the police, parents, pediatrician, poison control centers, and other emergency personnel. The fee for this two-hour course is $35 per person. For details, to schedule an appointment, or to obtain a complete course catalogue and schedule for Valley’s Center for Family Education Programs, call The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education Office at (201) 291-6151. Audition for College Capers The College Club of Ridgewood will hold auditions for its 2013 College Capers show on Monday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 6 at George Washington Middle School, 155 Washington Place in Ridgewood. There are parts for those who like to sing, dance, act, or be comical. Rehearsals for this year’s event will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in April, and May 6, 7, and 8. Performances are scheduled for May 9 and 10. Anyone who would like to participate, but cannot attend the registration dates may e-mail CollegeCapers2013@gmail.com. The College Club of Ridgewood, founded in 1913, is a non-profit organization. The funds raised at College Capers and other events, combined with the generosity of many benefactors, assist college students through grantsin-aid and a student loan fund. Lifeguard training begins YWCA Bergen County will host an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course March 5 through 21. Students must take and pass a swim test, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. A $10 swim test fee is due at registration. This course prepares students with the CPR, first aid, and lifeguard techniques necessary for employment as a professional lifeguard. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The course fee is $350. For more information, or to register, call the YWCA Aquatics Department at (201) 444-5600, extension 327, or visit ywcabergencounty.org.