Page 2 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II, III & IV • March 19, 2014 Villadom Happenings Toastmasters host Open House Park Toastmasters invite residents of Bergen and Rock- land counties to a Friday, March 28 Open House. The event will be held at 7:15 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer located at 55 Wyckoff Avenue in Ramsey. Attendees will be introduced to the club’s program. During the meeting, members and guests will have the opportunity to introduce their businesses and skill sets to others, while practicing the art of self-promotion in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Attendees should bring business cards. Light refreshments will be served. For over 50 years, Park Toastmasters, a local chapter of Toastmasters International, has been helping its mem- bers to speak with confidence and encouraging personal growth. The organization meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 7:15 p.m. Guests may attend at no charge. For more information, visit parktoastmasters.org or e-mail parktoastmasters@gmail.com. Senator to discuss state benefits Van Dyk Health Care invites the public to a Town Hall with State Senator Bob Gordon on Wednesday, April 9. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Van Dyk Park Place, 655 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. Senator Gordon will discuss the state budget and how it affects seniors, programs available to seniors, how much funding is in the budget for seniors, and what changes can be anticipated. A question and answer session will follow, and attendees will receive a copy of “Statewide Benefits for Older Persons.” To reserve a seat, visit www.vandykcares.com/gordon or call (973) 636-7000. Studio offers pottery classes Wortendyke Pottery Studio, located in the historic railroad station in Midland Park, will start its spring pot- tery classes on March 31. The 12-week program will con- tinue through June 28. The studio offers intermediate and advanced classes for adults and children. Call (201) 652- 5882 or visit wwwwortendykestudio.com. Paramus High School Craft Show announced The Paramus Spring Craft Show will be held March 30 from 10 to 5 at Paramus High School, 99 East Century Road in Paramus. Over 100 quality exhibitors from five states will offer a large selection of handcrafted items, art, and photography. The show is sponsored by Project Gradu- ation and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. Items will include handcrafted pottery, jewelry, inlaid wood cutting boards, fiber items, upscale women’s apparel, decoupage, origami, ceramics, paper art, lighted glass blocks, handmade pine benches, theme picture frames, quilted items, knits, batik, designer hair accessories, painted glass, soaps, homemade chocolates, spring florals, American Girl doll items, designer birdhouses, and much more. The sponsors will provide food in the café throughout the day. Admission is $3. Strollers are allowed. For further information, visit www.pjspromotions.com or call (201) 666-1340. IRA distribution planning seminar set Investment Services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank will host an IRA Distribution Planning Seminar in conjunction with Putnam Investments. The March 19 workshop will be held at the Atlantic Stewardship Bank branch at 1111 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. The seminar will begin at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided. Lindsey T. Crilly, vice president, regional marketing director with Putnam Investments, will present “Shifting into Retirement: Turning IRA Assets into Income.” Financial Consultant Michael Maglio with investment services at Atlantic Stewardship Bank will also be avail- able to provide information and answer questions regarding retirement planning. Anyone age 55 or older will not want to miss this infor- mative seminar. Seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonni von Schaumburg, AVP market- ing, Atlantic Stewardship Bank at (201) 444-7100 extension 7159 or tvonschaumburg@asbnow.com. Putnam Investments, Investment Services at Atlantic ‘Women on the Move’ lecture set Left: Alice Huyler Ramsey and eager companions in the touring car. Right: Blanche Scott amazed the crowds with her spectacular stunt flying. The Hermitage Roundtable will continue its explora- tion of New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary themes with a March 26 presentation of “Women on the Move: Tales of Bicycles, Bi-planes, and Big Cars.” This 7:30 p.m. pre- sentation will include a lecture and fashion show featur- ing vintage clothing. Lindsey Barrett and Carol Greene will present a pro- gram showing pioneers such as Alice Huyler Ramsey of Hackensack, the first woman to drive coast-to-coast in 1909; Blanche Scott, who flew solo in 1910, became a stunt pilot, and flew at Teterboro Airport; the extraor- dinary Beryl Markham, a contemporary of Amelia Ear- hart, who flew the Atlantic in 1936; and spectacular race Stewardship Bank and LPL Financial are not affiliated. Securities are offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. Not FDIC insured. Not bank guaranteed. May lose value. Not insured by any federal government agency. Not a bank deposit. Race for the Cure at Campgaw Mountain Komen North Jersey – Race for the Cure, will host an Invitational Benefit Giant Slalom Race -- Ski & Snowboard at Campgaw Mountain on March 22. (Inclement weather date: March 23.) The event will feature an open downhill GS race for U8 to U18, a fun race for adults, and a Coaches Challenge for area teams. The entry fee is $28 per racer. A special snow pass for non-racers is $15. Fifty percent of the race entry fee will benefit Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure. Some of the other events planned for the day include: Pink Out, a one run challenge; best time; and “most pink.” For non-skiers there will be a most creative and most pink get up judged by Komen volunteers. For more information and to register, visit www.ski- campgaw.com or call (201) 327-7800. Campgaw Mountain is located at 200 Campgaw Road in Mahwah. Pocketbook Bingo benefit set Companion Animal Advocates will hold its annual Pocketbook Bingo fundraiser on Friday, April 25 at the Wayne P.A.L. located at One P.A.L. Drive in Wayne. The event will benefit the Operation Feed-A-Pet Program. The doors will be open at 6 p.m. and the games will begin at 7 p.m. The event will feature 15 games of bingo. Winners will receive designer handbags from Coach, Michael Kors, Brighton, and more, as prizes. There will also be a prize basket fundraiser and a cash prize contest. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit Com- panionAnimalAdvocates.org, e-mail janel@CompanionA nimalAdvocates.org, or call (201) 961-3109. Chris Herren offers talk on substance abuse Former Boston Celtic and high school basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, Chris Herren will pres- car driver Hellé Nice. Barrett and Greene will provide insights into these heroines of their day, and will exhibit the type of motoring and flying costumes worn in their exciting pursuits. By the late 1800s and early 1900s, a transportation revolution had begun to transform the world. Bicycles brought independent mobility, particularly to women. Automobiles and airplanes challenged daring individu- als to risk their lives as they competed with one another setting time and distance records. The Hermitage is located at 335 North Franklin Turn- pike, Ho-Ho-Kus. Call (201) 445-8311 for additional information. ent “Standing up to Substance Abuse” for parents and the public on Wednesday, March 19. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at Don Bosco Prep’s Immaculata Hall gym at 492 (continued on page 22)