July 24, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Ridgewood Notes SHARE opens waiting list The Shared Housing Association for Ridgewood and Environs has been provid- ing affordable housing for Ridgewood and its environs for more than 30 years. Pro- gram Director Marianne Bennett, MSW, CLSW has announced the program recently reopened the housing waiting list and is accepting applications. SHARE Inc. provides all-inclusive housing for seniors (ages 62 and up) who require no custodial or medical assistance. Residents enjoy private rooms in one of two of Ridgewood’s stately mansions. Residents enjoy recreational, educational, and social activities; communal meals; free housekeep- ing; front door access to the Village Senior Transport Bus; and walking distance prox- imity to the bus and train stations, libraries, shopping, parks, and gardens. SHARE Inc. residents enjoy the culinary talents of full- time chefs. Weekend volunteers work with SHARE through the Guest Chef Program. For more information, call (201) 670-9605 or visit www.shareridgewood.org. Church hosts Summer Choir School Children of all denominations are invited to participate in the West Side Presbyterian Church Summer Choir School. The pro- gram, now in its 41 st year, will be held at the church Aug. 19 through 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The week will culminate with a Friday evening service at 7:30 p.m. that is open to the public. The program is open to all youths who have completed grades two through eight. Activities are geared toward singing in both small and large groups and Bible study. Electives are available and include paint- ing, cooking, handbells, Orff instruments, dance, daily newspaper, sports, and games. Instrumentalists, winds, brass, and strings, may participate in the Joyful Noise Ensem- ble Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The registration fee is $70 for the first child and $60 for each additional child in a family. Registration forms and additional information are available at website www. westside.org. The Choir School is led by Joanne Harris Rodland and Deborah Holden-Hol- loway, minister and associate minister of music at West Side. Other staff members include youths and adults from West Side and musicians and teachers from the sur- rounding communities. For more information, contact Lisa Stitt at (201) 652-1966, extension 39 or lisa@westside.org, or Cheryl Mensing at (201) 445-9364. West Side Presbyterian Church is located at Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. Under the Stars’ events set Summer entertainment “Under the Stars” at Ridgewood’s Kasschau Shell includes a variety of programs. Concerts begin at 8:30 p.m. On July 23, Shelli Latorre and the Moon- lighters Swing Orchestra will perform. This program is sponsored by Care One at the Cupola and Care One at Ridgewood Avenue. The Yester Daze will perform Doo Wop on July 25. This event is sponsored by Columbia Bank, Care One at the Cupola and Care One at Ridgewood Avenue. On July 30, Mack Brandon and The Connectin will present a concert of popular gospel. Daily Treat Family Tradition and The Village of Ridgewood are the sponsors for this show. Group Therapy will offer the best of rock and soul on Thursday, Aug. 1. Sponsor for this concert is Boiling Springs Savings Bank. Under the Stars wraps up on Aug. 6 with a jazz concert featuring Rio Clemente and Friends. This event is sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Band and the Village of Ridgewood. This year marks the 55th Anniversary of the Frank Kasschau Memorial Shell. Each week, a variety of family enterainment is offered. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The Kasschau Shell is located in Ridgewood’s Veterans Field behind the Ridgewood Public Library at 125 North Maple Avenue. Parking is free. For taped rain site information for July and August, call (201) 444-1776 after 7 p.m. The Kasschau Shell operates under the auspices of the Village of Ridgewood in cooperation with the Ridgewood Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation. In addition, many local organizations and businesses provide the funds to support these pro- grams. Art institute hosts Summer Show The Ridgewood Art Institute’s 2013 Members Summer Show will be on display through Aug. 30 at 12 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. The show features selected works by Ridgewood Art Institute member artists. On exhibit are representational paintings in oils, watercolors, and pastels, and drawings. All works are offered for sale and are framed, wired, and ready to hang. The Ridgewood Art Institute galleries are open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit at www. ridgewoodartinstitute.org. Gallery celebrates students’ art For the month of July, Ridgewood’s Parks and Recreation Department will showcase “A Students’ Celebration of Art” at the Stable Art Gallery at 259 North Maple Avenue. The show features a collection of art- work by Ridgewood recreation students who attended the department’s art classes offered either at the Stable or the Commu- nity Center. Featured media will include watercolors, Chinese brush painting, acryl- ics, pastels, sculptures, and more. A reception will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Stable. Light refreshments will be served. The Stable Gallery is open for viewing weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Office at (201) 670- 5560. Learn to manage stress The Valley Hospital Community Health Department, will host “This is Your Body on Stress” on Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Ridgewood Library at 125 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Join internist and clinical lipidologist Howard Frauwirth, M.D. as he explores the link between stress and physical health. With modern lifestyles becoming more stressful, individuals may be at risk for a variety of health problems such as heart dis- ease, obesity, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and more. Learn how stress can affect overall well-being and techniques to help better manage stress. Registration is required. For more infor- mation and to register, call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (1-800-825-5391) or visit www.valley- health.com/events. Space is limited. Fitness Center offers student memberships The Bolger Fitness Center, a program of the Ridgewood YMCA and YWCA Bergen County, is offering its popular Summer Student Memberships to full-time students who are 16 and older. Through Aug. 1, stu- dents may sign up for a one-month mem- bership for $55; a two-month membership for $105; or a three-month membership for $155. Membership provides full access to everything the BFC has to offer, including cardio and strength training equipment, free weights, lap swimming, and more than 75 group exercise classes including spinning, Zumba®, yoga, and Pilates; plus steam room, sauna, and towel service. Reg- istration closes Aug. 1. Call Silvia Allen at (201) 444-5600, extension 382 or visit the BFC at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood.