September 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Notes Hauck hosts ‘Let’s Stay Acquainted’ After last year’s successful “Let’s Get Acquainted” program, Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck invites Ridgewood residents to share a light lunch and engage in an activity each month during her “Let’s Stay Acquainted” program. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5 at noon. The program will be held in the Patrick Mancuso Senior Lounge in Village Hall, 131 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Five local restaurant owners will lead an hour of Bingo and cater lunch. Prizes are donated by the restaurants. Upcoming ses- sions are planned for Oct. 10 and Nov. 7. Those in need of transportation are encouraged to make arrangements with the senior bus by calling (201) 670-5500, exten- sion 200. Information about taxi coupons is also available at that number. There is no fee to attend, but registra- tion is required. To reserve a space, call the recreation office at (201) 670-5560 or e-mail ghauck@ridgewoodnj.net. Homecoming Day Picnic planned West Side Presbyterian Church will host its Homecoming Day Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 8. The picnic will follow the church’s traditional 10 a.m. service. The community is invited to join the congrega- tion for food and fellowship. On Sept. 8, the church will also host a 45-minute service starting at 8:45 a.m. in the chapel. Child care and Sunday school will be available during both services. Founded in 1912, West Side Presbyte- rian Church is a community dedicated to connecting with individuals, groups, and families through innovative ministry that supports healthy emotional and spiritual growth. All are welcome. West Side is located at Varian Fry Way, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. For more information, call (201) 652-1966 or visit www.westside.org. Employment workshop scheduled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church’s Career Resources Ministry, in its continu- ing effort to provide help to people seeking employment, will present the first of a four- part series of workshops on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. The workshop will be held in the meeting room in the lower church and is open to anyone seeking employment and those who anticipate possible unemploy- ment. The workshops are free and parish membership is not required. Workshops are presented by the Career Resources Ministry, whose members are dedicated to helping those seeking employ- ment. Professionals in the field will present the workshop and will be on hand to give advice. This workshop topic is “Create Your Communications Strategy and Resume.” Participants should bring a recent resume or job experience information. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Tom Lewis at (201) 445-1864 or Carol Shea at (201) 447-4215. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located at 1 Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Chamber announces Car Show Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s 20 th Annual Car Show will be held Friday, Sept. 6. The show will be held in and around Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and along East Ridgewood Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. Live music by Take 4 will keep the evening lively and food will be avail- able from favorite local eateries. The event is free for viewers. Trophies will be presented for many car categories. The fee to enter a car in the show is $20. Registration forms may be down- loaded at www.experienceridgewood. Sponsorship opportunities for this popu- lar event are available. In the event of rain, visit www.experi- enceridgewood.com or call (201) 445-2600 for information. OLMC MOMs meet The MOMs group at Our Lady of Mount Carmel will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The group will gather at 9:15 a.m. in the parish center located at One Passaic Street in Ridgewood. Attendees are invited to bring a friend and enjoy a cup of coffee with other moms while learning about the Ministry of Moth- erhood. MOMs monthly meetings include speak- ers and group discussions. The organization features interest groups including journal and book clubs, a recipe club, a reservation club, tennis groups, playgroups, yoga, teen talk, and faith sharing. Moms of all faiths and ages are welcome. Child care will be provided during meet- ings; RSVP to childcare@olmcmoms.org. For more information about MOMs, visit www.olmcmoms.org. Free trial memberships offered The Ridgewood YMCA and the YWCA Bergen County have teamed up for “Back on Track” this fall. Prospective members are invited to sign up for a free one-week trial membership and sample everything these two organizations have to offer. The promotion includes facility-wide access to YMCA and YWCA program- ming, including fitness, sports, and enrich- ment classes for all ages, lap swimming in two heated indoor pools, and access to the Bolger Fitness Center’s cardio and strength equipment and group exercise classes. Par- ticipants must be at least 13 years of age to use the YMCA Strength Training Facility and at least 16 to access the BFC. Complimentary trial membership passes are available to first-time members only through Oct. 3. This offer includes all YMCA, YWCA, and BFC classes except swim lessons, personal training, massage, YWCA children’s dance, and YWCA spe- cial swim. Space is limited in YWCA chil- dren’s classes; early sign up is encouraged. For details, or to sign up for a free week, call the YMCA at (201) 444-5600, exten- sion 313, the YWCA at (201) 444-5600, extension 341, or visit the YMCA/YWCA at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. Free senior transportation available The Village of Ridgewood provides free transportation for Ridgewood senior citi- zens using an 11 passenger bus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This service is good for transportation to and from medical appointments, grocery and mall shopping, and senior activities at the Community Center and library. Drivers will be available to help riders on and off the bus and to assist with packages. Call (201) 670-5500 extension 200 for details. HILT plans events Highlights in Leisure Time will host a Patio Picnic meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Ridgewood Village Hall Community Center at 131 North Maple Avenue. This noon meeting is open to members and will include a box lunch when attendees sign up in advance. HILT will travel to the Shawnee Inn and Playhouse to see “The Odd Couple” on Sept. 26. The trip includes lunch and trans- portation by bus. The cost to attend is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Depart- ment at (201) 670-5560, or visit 259 North Maple Avenue. Ridgewood residents age 55 and older are invited to join Highlights in Leisure Time, a senior organization under the aus- pices of the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation. Monthly meetings include entertainment and informational presentations followed by refreshments. Annual membership dues are $15.