August 21, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ramsey Review Rally Day slated The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey, will hold Rally Day on Sunday, Sept. 8. The day will begin with an outdoor Family Wor- ship Service at 9:15 a.m. The worship service, designed for families with children, will feature songs, age-appropriate lessons, and participation. Following the service, parents of children from infants through eighth graders will gather with Pastor Michael Linderman to discuss the upcoming Sunday school year. The children will attend a program by Outragehisss...Pets. For more information about registering for Sunday school or other church programs and events, call (201) 327-0148, e-mail office@redeemerramsey.org, or visit redeemerramsey.org. Band Night announced This August, the Junior Woman’s Club of Ramsey and the Ramsey Municipal Pool will present a Band Night per- formance featuring Mary’s Basement on Aug.23. The con- cert will be held at 7 p.m. at the town pool. The cost of tickets for adult pool members is $10. Tickets are $15 for adults who are not pool members. The cost for children is $5, regardless of their pool membership status. Tickets will be sold at the pool. Those who attend are encouraged to bring chairs, blan- kets, and food. For more information, visit www.ramsey- juniors.com. Proceeds from these events will benefit the Ramsey Pool. Leisure Club to host activities The Ramsey Leisure Club will hear a presentation by the pharmacist from Walgreens in Ramsey on Aug. 27. The program will include information about the various plans and options in the Medicare D program. The program is open to everyone. The club will travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nov. 19 through 20. The trip will include a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, the American Music Theater’s show “The First Noel,” and more. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. Church announces events On Aug. 25, the members of First Presbyterian Church will join Highlands Presbyterian Church of Allendale for a joint service and picnic at Crestwood Lake, 360 West Cres- cent Avenue in Allendale. The service will begin at 10 a.m. and the picnic will follow. From Sept. 8 through 15, First Presbyterian will host families from Family Promise. The church is seeking vol- unteers to assist with the overnight guests, and to provide food and welcome. The Family Promise program provides hospitality to the homeless and strives to keep families together in times of crisis. For more information, or to volunteer, e-mail pjsimpson@aol.com. Seniors plan ahead Ramsey Seniors are invited to the annual Senior Picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The noon event will be held at the municipal pool on East Oak Street. The picnic will feature grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, salads, dessert, and more. The cost to attend is $5. Ramsey seniors may sign up at the borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue in Ramsey. Ramsey Day is set for Sept. 7 and the Crafty Knitters will man the seniors’ booth, selling contest tickets. The winner will receive a handmade afghan. Proceeds will fund the needleworkers’ project to provide afghans to veterans. The pickleball group meets every Tuesday at Ramsey’s tennis courts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The game is taught by Cathy Murray and Jeanette Ciccone. New players are welcome. Ramsey residents who are over the age of 55 are invited to attend Leisure Club meetings. Sessions are held at 10:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lutheran Church, 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Mem- bership dues are $15. Ambulance corps seeks new members The Ramsey Ambulance Corps is seeking volunteers to serve as EMTs and drivers, and to handle administrative tasks. For 60 years, the corps has been dedicated to pro- IV • Page 15 viding emergency medical care to the residents and busi- nesses in the community. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age or older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail memb ership@ramseyambulance.org. Drive to benefit CFA The Chiro Health Spa of Ramsey will be collecting food for the Center for Food Action in Mahwah now through Sept. 30. The center is in need of non-perishable items, including peanut butter, jelly, canned meat and tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, hearty soups, pasta, cereal, spaghetti sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice, dia- pers (sizes 3, 4, 5, 6), infant formula, baby food, and dental hygiene products. Donations may be dropped off at the spa at 50 South Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey. Call (201) 962-7633. Register for hockey Registration for the Ramsey Hockey Association’s 2013/2014 fall/winter ice hockey season is under way. Application forms are available at www.ramseyhockey. com/registration. The first 10 new Atoms players who reg- ister will receive free fall tuition. Contact Steve Diamond at (201) 394-3731 or sdiamond@ramseyhockey.com. Rotary welcomes new members New members are always welcome at the Bergen High- lands-Ramsey Rotary Club’s weekly meetings on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. Meetings are held at Houlihan’s in Ramsey. The club is a member of Rotary International and spon- sors activities that benefit both the local community and international public service projects, including a school, clinic, and orphanage in Haiti. The club provides extensive support locally for the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity, and scholarships for local students. Mem- bers also participate in Ramsey Day, Upper Saddle River Day, and Mahwah Day, with all proceeds going toward charitable activities. Call Bob Baron at (201) 934-7441 or e-mail bob@baronpoolservice.com.