Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • March 6, 2013 Ridgewood Notes De Falco exhibits watercolors Artist Penny De Falco’s watercolors will be displayed at the Stable Art Gallery during the month of March. De Falco is a member of the New Jersey Watercolor Society and the Rehoboth Art League of Delaware. She has displayed her artwork in many juried exhibits and in private solo shows. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Sunday, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. The Stable Art Gallery is located at 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Viewing hours are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. Call (201) 6705560. HILT announces March events Join Highlights in Leisure Time on March 7 for a Saint Patrick’s Day Social. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Ridgewood Village Hall Community Center at 131 North Maple Avenue. Irish guitarist and singer Ian Gallagher will provide entertainment. On March 14, HILT will travel to the Colonial Inn in Norwood, for a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. The event features music, dancing, lunch, and unlimited beer, wine, and soda. The bus will depart from Graydon Pool at 11:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:30 p.m. The cost is $37 for HILT members and $42 for non-members. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at (201) 670-5560 or visit at 259 North Maple Avenue. Garage & Bake Sale benefit set On Saturday, March 16, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel MOMs will sponsor a multi-home Garage & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 19 and 23 Hope Street in Ridgewood. The group is seeking donations for the sale. Donated items may be dropped off on March 15 at 23 Hope Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Nurturing Place in Jersey City, a child development center that provides assistance to women and children in crisis. For more information, call (201) 857-3196. Water Safety Instructor Course offered YWCA Bergen County is offering the American Red Cross Water Instructor Safety Course from March 28 through May 23. The course certifies individuals ages 16 years and older to teach American Red Cross swim lessons. Participants learn how to make lesson plans, teaching skills for all levels, and critiquing skills to correct swim strokes. Participants must pass a water skills test, which will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. The fee for the test is $10. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. The course fee is $400 and includes materials. Pre-registration is required. Contact Daniel at (201) 444-5600, extension 327 for details and to register. Local students honored The following students from Ridgewood have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester: Adella A. Iliev, Thomas J. Kokoska, and Nicolette S. Maggiolo, Boston University; Laura B. Belair, Courtney H. Meyer, Valerie B. Philips, and Clare C. McDowell, Lehigh University; Priscilla Tin-Ching Chow, Anthony D. Gatti, Meredith A. Johnson, Sarah Christina Kenyon, Joong Hoon Koh, Sara C. Luby, Christian Tower Lucca, Melissa Masias, Nicholas Porta, Sara Schier, Andrew Richard Vedder, and Kelsey E. Yacura, Ramapo College; and Edgar J. Aquado, Steven H. Fishbein, and Colin M. Glennon, Rowan University. Educational program offered The Valley Hospital Community Health Education Department will host “Why Patient and Family Centered Care?” on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m. This free program will be held at The Valley Hospital Conference Center, 223 North Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood. Patient and family centered care is a new model of caring at The Valley Hospital. Hear how it can make the difference in the patient/family experience. Join Rev. Pam Bell, director of patient and family centered care with the Valley Hospital, for this informative and educational presentation. Learn how Valley is engaging patients and families in new and innovative ways. Registration is required. Call 1-800-825-5391 or visit www.valleyhealth.com/events. Space is limited. 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.