November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 21 Ridgewood Notes HILT announces November activities Highlights in Leisure Time will meet on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Village Hall-Community Center at 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Antiques appraiser Jon Fels of RZM Fine Arts and Antiques will be appraise items for the membership. Attendees may bring one item for appraisal. On Nov. 14, HILT will travel to Cinema 12 in Parsip- pany to view a movie. The film will be selected at the Nov. 7 meeting. After the movie, lunch will be served at Niro’s Grill in Livingston. The bus will depart from the Graydon Pool parking lot at 10 a.m. The cost is $35 for HILT mem- bers and $40 for non-members. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at (201) 670-5560 or visit at 259 North Maple Avenue. Ridgewood residents who are age 55 and older are invited to join Highlights in Leisure Time, a senior orga- nization under the auspices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation. Monthly meetings include enter- tainment and informational presentations, followed by refreshments. Annual membership dues are $15. West Bergen sets parent workshops The Asperger’s Services Department at West Bergen Mental Healthcare will present a series of monthly work- shops for parents of children and adults on the spectrum. The support group will explore the challenges of parent- ing individuals with Asperger’s and related disorders and allow participants to share and process their own experi- ences within their families. The fee is $20 for one or both parents per session. Parents are encouraged to attend ses- sions together. Participation is limited and pre-registration is required for each session. Preparing for the Holidays will be held on Nov. 11 and Tools for Success will meet on Dec. 2. Workshops will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at West Bergen Counseling Group, 615 Franklin Turnpike, second floor, in Ridgewood. To register or to receive information about upcoming workshops, contact Kelly Doyle at kdoyle@westbergen. org or (201) 857-0080. West Bergen is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of psychiatric and counseling services for all age groups with various levels of need. Library hosts varied events The Ridgewood Public Library, located at 125 North Maple Avenue, offers a variety of programs for adults. On Nov. 9, Rick Feingold will share the story of his father, Lieutenant Louis Feingold, who escaped Nazi capture during World War II. The story of Operation Bonaparte will be told using original letters, maps, photos, and fake identity cards. This program, “Escape from Behind Enemy Lines,” will begin at 2 p.m. Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio will perform “Mostly Motown,” classic rhythm and blues and soul from the 1960s and ‘70s on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. The pro- gram will feature songs made famous by artists Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and more. The Ridgewood Library will partner with Valley Hos- pital Wellness to bring a program on “Tackling Everyday Life with Arthritis” to the library on Nov. 12. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., orthopedic surgeon Mark Pizzurro, M.D. will discuss arthritis pain and how to alleviate it to get back to moving comfortably. Call (201) 291-6090 to register for this program. Additional information about library programs is avail- able by calling (201) 670-5600. Stable Gallery mounts McManus exhibit The Stable Art Gallery will exhibit oil and watercolor paintings by Fran McManus throughout the month of November. A former high school English teacher, McManus began studying watercolor under Eli Rosenthal in 2005 and oil under John Osborne in 2008. Her family encouraged her to enter local art shows and she has won numerous prizes. “Tuscan Table” received the Judge’s Choice Award as did “Summer Sales” in the annual St. Catherine of Bolo- gna Art Show. “Summer Sails” placed first in the North- ern New Jersey Senior Art Show and represented Bergen County in the State Exhibit, October 2012. Additional oil paintings, “Spring Meadow” and “White Creamer with Forsythia,” won second place in the YMCA Annual Art Show. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. The Stable Art Gallery is located at 259 North Maple Avenue. Viewing hours are weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call (201) 670-5560. Raise financially responsible children The Ridgewood YMCA, in cooperation with New York Life Insurance Company, will present a free workshop, “Raising Financially Responsible Children,” on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at the YMCA’s 112 Oak Street facility. New York Life representative John Roebling will share helpful tips on ways to teach children about money, including development of good saving and investing habits, earning and appreciating allowance, knowing the difference between wants and needs, viewing advertising critically, and becoming disciplined shoppers. Attendees will also receive a free workbook containing exercises to reinforce the presented information. This seminar was specifically developed for New York Life by Neale Godfrey, a nationally recognized children’s finance expert. Godfrey is the author of 16 books, includ- ing the New York Times #1 best-seller, “Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible Children.” Register for this free event by contacting Gary Imhoff at (201) 444-5600, extension 313, or gimhoff@ridgewoodymca.org. Beauty, Style & Party Planning event set The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will hold its Third Annual Beauty, Style, and Party Planning Event on Thurs- day, Nov. 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Woman’s Clubhouse, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Sharing the Arts. Guests will enjoy beverages, appetizers, and desserts donated by local restaurants, caterers, and bakeries. The event will feature a wine tasting, music provided by a DJ, and the fashion show. A boutique will feature clothing, jew- elry, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Event reservations are $50 per person of $450 for a group of 10. Send a check payable to the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood to 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450 or register online at RidgewoodWomansClub. com. All reservations will be held at the door. No tickets will be mailed. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood is a non-profit orga- nization dedicated to serving the community. Last year, the club awarded grants to over 20 charities including Chil- dren’s Aid and Family Services, The Several Sources Foun- dation, Shelter Our Sisters, Baby Basics, Camp Sunshine, and Social Service Association of Ridgewood. Sharing the Arts is a Ridgewood-based non-profit per- forming arts conservatory serving children with mild to moderate developmental delays. To learn more, visit online at SharingtheArts.com. OLMC MOMs The Our Lady of Mount Carmel MOMs will meet Nov. 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Center. Melissa Henson, direc- tor of communications and public education for the Parents Television Council will present “TV and the Socializa- tion of Children.” Henson has developed groundbreak- ing reports on entertainment trends and has appeared on a variety of television and radio shows across the country communicating the mission and message of the PTC to the American public. Refreshments and child care will be pro- vided. For more information, visit www.olmcmoms.org. E-mail childcare@olmcmoms.org for more information about child care. All are welcome. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Pas- saic Street in Ridgewood.