September 25, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 17 Ramsey Review Seniors announce multiple events The signup for the Ramsey Seniors’ Oktoberfest trip is under way at borough hall, 33 North Central Avenue. On Oct. 16, the group will travel to the Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona, New York for day of activities including dancing, entertainment, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes, and German food and beverages. The group will leave from Finch Park at 9:15 a.m. and return at about 6:15 p.m. The cost is $65 per person. Checks may be made payable to “Ramsey Seniors.” A bus trip to the Westchester Broadway Theater is set for Wednesday, Nov. 20. This outing will feature an adap- tation of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The cost of $70 per person includes lunch, show, and transportation. Checks may be made payable to “Ramsey Seniors.” Signup will begin at borough hall on Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. The new outreach committee is urging Ramsey resi- dents over the age of 60 to sign up for a monthly calendar of events. To receive the latest information about senior activities, call borough hall at (201) 825-3400. Seniors who are interested in assisting the committee with new ideas may contact Roger at (201) 327-1659 or Valerie at (201) 327- 6221. Pickleball games are played on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The bocce players meet Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday at 1 p.m. The annual Christmas Luncheon at the Ramsey Coun- try Club is set for Dec. 3. Seniors who plan to attend should save the date. Knights to sponsor Golf Tournament The Ramsey Knights of Columbus will sponsor the group’s annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Darlington Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 30. The event will include 18 holes of golf, cart, contests and prizes, and lunch. A cock- tail hour with hors d’oeuvres and dinner and open bar at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ramsey will follow. The cost is $150 per golfer. The cost for dinner only is $30. For information and reservations, contact Larry Walsh at larry.walsh@verizon.net or (201) 327-4590. Leisure Club plans events The Leisure Club is accepting reservations for its trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza. The Nov. 19 and 20 trip will include a tour of Gettysburg, lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, dinner at the Dutch Apple Theater, and the Christmas show at the American Music Theater. For prices and other details, call Connie at (201) 327-4170. The Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson has been reserved for the annual Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The cost is $46 for members and $50 for non- members. The party will include lunch, dancing, entertain- ment by the Jersey Dreamers, two complimentary drinks, and transportation. For reservations and more information, contact Tina at (201) 962-7694 or Connie at (201) 327-4170. Tisdale hosts Fall Festival Tisdale School will host a Welcome Back Festival on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the school at 200 Island Avenue. The event will include bounce houses, games, a dunk tank, face painting, and clowns. Pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy will be available for purchase. Wrist bands will be available for purchase for admission to the activities. For more information, call the school at (201) 785-2336. Students invited to apply for Syder Scholarship Applications for the Edward C. Syder Scholarships for the 2014 school year are now available. Eligible applicants must be residents of Ramsey who have completed their freshman year of college. Qualified applicants for these scholarship awards must demonstrate meritorious aca- demic accomplishment, contribution to their college com- munity, and must be of high personal character. This is the 21st year these scholarships will be granted to qualified individuals. The foundation has awarded over $370,000 in scholarship funds over the past 20 years. The late Edward C. Syder established the foundation, which is charged with the rewarding task of awarding financial scholarships to Ramsey residents. All college or graduate students who are current residents of Ramsey and meet the academic and service criteria are invited to write to the Edward C. Syder Scholarship Commit- tee, P.O. Box 729, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, or e-mail Synderscholarship@gmail.com for an application. Application forms must be delivered by Nov. 19. There will be no extension of time. Corps hosts ‘Night at the Races’ On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Ramsey Ambulance Corps will host a “Night at the Races/Race for a Rig” fundraiser at Ramsey Ambulance Headquarters at 41 South Island Avenue. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for are $40. Proceeds will benefit the replacement fund for two of the corps’ ambulances that are approaching retirement date. A fully-equipped vehicle costs more than $190,000. The evening will include dinner, beverage, interac- tive horse racing activities, prizes, and a special auction. Race winners will receive race tickets for valuable prizes. Attendees will receive a race program with sponsor adver- tising. Opportunities to sponsor races are available at $100, and individual horses at $25. Sponsors are entitled to name their race or horse. The corps is also seeking donations of prize items. For tickets and information,, contact Dee Duncan at dduncan@ramseyambulance.org or (201) 803-6387. This year marks the ambulance corps’ 60 th Anniversary of serving the residents and businesses of Ramsey. The independent, not-for-profit organization is staffed by trained volunteers. Membership is open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Training and certification are provided. For more information, call President Laura Behrmann (201) 341-1243 or e-mail membership@ramseyambulance.org. Rummage Sale slated Saint John’s Memorial Episcopal Church will hold a Rummage Sale on Sept. 27 and 28 at the church located at the corner of Main Street and Franklin Turnpike. The sale, which will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day, will feature clothing for the entire family, shoes and acces- sories, toys, miscellaneous kitchen and household items, linens, decorations, and more. For more information, call (201) 327-0703, e-mail ellen.joyce@stjohnsramsey.org, or visit www.stjohnsramsey.org.