Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • September 4, 2013 Area Families to address personal loss at fall program On Oct. 5, Hearts & Crafts Grief Coun- seling in Ramsey and the Bereavement Team of Holy Name Hospice/Palliative Services in Saddle River will present a day for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Grieving children and teens, and their families can attend this All smiles Ella R., of Ramsey, and Mrs. Elaine Dube of the Archer Coop- erative Nursery School in Allen- dale have fun at Archer’s Mommy & Me class. Children ages 18 months to two years enjoy social- izing, free play, crafts and circle time once a week. free event, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Villa Marie Claire, 12 West Saddle River Road in Saddle River. Those who attend will have the opportu- nity to participate in creative activities to express their grief and to remember a loved one, all while navigating through a life- sized maze. Pre-registration before Sept. 15 is a must. Call (201) 833-3000, extension 7580 and indicate your name, phone number and e-mail address, and the number of people who will be attending. Space is limited, so call early. Those who attend the event are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and bring an open heart and mind. Lunch will be provided. Lenore Guido and Claudia Coenen, bereavement counselors with Holy Name Hospice and Palliative Services, work with hospice families after the loss of a loved one, offering individual and family ses- sions, and support groups that are open to the community. Holy Name Medical Center is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, health care facil- ity based in Teaneck with off-site locations throughout Bergen County. The medical center was founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace in 1925. Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling was founded in 1994 by Certified Art Therapist Laura Hudson, Licensed Social Worker Samantha Tinter, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Terry DeBrule to help fami- lies living with serious illness and loss. Additional information is available at (201) 818-9399 and online at www.heartsand- craftscounseling.org.