November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 19 Franklin Lakes Scribe School board to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The meet- ing will be held at 8 p.m. in the music room at the Franklin Avenue Middle School. Living Healthy Week planned The Franklin Lakes Mayor’s Wellness Campaign’s first Living Healthy Week is now in progress. Residents are invited to take part in opportunities to embrace and practice wellness. All are invited. For more information, contact Mayor’s Wellness Coordinator Dina Robinson at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. On Tuesday Nov. 4, join a “Change Your Fitness Life session from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Koko Fitclub at 820 Franklin Avenue. Residents are invited to go for a spin at the Wyckoff Family Y’s, SWEAT spin class at 11 a.m. The Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. The Y will also pres- ent Ballet Boot Camp at the Franklin Lakes Recreation Center, 1 Vichiconti Way, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Events will continue with the American Heart Association’s National Eat Healthy Day on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Attend a class at Crossfit 201 at 779 Susquehanna Avenue at 10:15 a.m. An active older adult training class will be held at the Wyckoff YMCA at 1 p.m. and a mother/daughter yoga work- shop is planned at the recreation center at 5 p.m. The “Living Healthy Fair” that will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the recreation center will feature booths and presenta- tions by local nutrition and fitness busi- nesses. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Wyckoff YMCA will hold a family yoga class from 9:15 to 10 a.m. and a kids’ and adult session at 10:15 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 730 Franklin Lake Road. Crossfit 201 will hold a kids’ and adult session at 10:15 a.m. Residents may take a SWEAT spin class at the Wyckoff Family YMCA on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. There will be Family Tae Kwon Do at the recreation center from noon to 12:45 p.m. Koko Fitclub will pres- ent “Change Your Fitness Life” sessions from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Powers Yoga will present an Open House all week for Franklin Lakes resi- dents. Attendees will need to present the post card received in the mail to attend a free class. For details, contact Dina Robinson, at drobinson@franklinlakes.org. Seniors host Beefsteak Luncheon The Franklin Lakes Seniors will hold a Beefsteak Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the firehouse on Bender Court. The event is open to members, their guests, and residents of Franklin Lakes over age 55. The cost for non-members is $20. To make a reservation or for more information, con- tact Linda at (201) 891-5927 by Nov. 5. Library hosts varied programs Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, hosts free programs for adults at 7 p.m. Seating is available on a first-come basis. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Art educator and historian Suzanne Altman will discuss the wonders of France on Thursday, Nov. 6. “Art History for Trav- elers: France” will highlight structures such as the Pont du Gard to the master- pieces in the Louvre. On Nov. 11, learn to back up and sharing photos in the cloud with Google. Instructor Betsy Coyne will discuss how to upload and download photos, tips for cropping and sizing, and more. Registration is required for this program. Author L.G. O’Connor will discuss and sign her new book, “Trinity Stones: The Angelorum Twelve Chronicles,” on Thursday, Nov. 13. This exciting new work focuses on New York Banker Cara Collins who uncovers her place in a 2,000-year-old prophecy. Computer classes announced The Franklin Lakes Public Library at 470 DeKorte Drive hosts classes for resi- dents who are interested in learning more about how to use a computer. Registration is required. Residents may register by call- ing the library at (201) 891-2224, extension 106. Non-resident patrons will be put on a waiting list and contacted if space is avail- able. Classes are held at 11 a.m. in the Rez- vani Meeting Room. “All about G-mail” will be held Nov. 12. Participants will learn how to compose, format, and respond to e-mails and how to organize messages. Basic computer skills Local heroes (continued from page 17) slice the cables that secured the underwater mines. Once un-tethered, the mines would float to the surface and the men could destroy them. O’Dowd witnessed two or three mines explode near the boat. While the mine sweeping was under way, German forces barraged the ship. O’Dowd was lucky enough to escape without injury. Minck enlisted in the Navy in May of 1945, and remarked that he chose the Navy over the Army “because I would rather sleep in a bed than a foxhole.” After attend- ing basic training at the U.S. Naval Train- ing Station in Sampson, New York, he began his 16-month tour of duty with the rank of seaman first class. He was assigned to the “U.S.S. Honolulu” in Newport News, Virginia, where the ship was being repaired after sustaining damage in the Pacific. Minck and the ship headed out on a two week “shakedown cruise” in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also spent time at the Phila- delphia Navy Yard. Minck was discharged when the war ended. Both the veterans and Goodman all thoroughly enjoyed participating in the interviews. “I received such a nice thank-you note and a box of chocolates from Abigail, which was so sweet,” said O’Dowd. “I am so pleased that Abigail chose to interview two of our residents to feature as local heroes,” said CHCC President/CEO Douglas A. Struyk, CPA, LNHA. “I also salute Abigail for her accomplishment and her interest in the rich histories of war vet- erans, who I believe are all heroes.” The Wyckoff student recently completed the sixth grade at Eisenhower Middle School and is currently attending Dwight Englewood School. are required to attend this class. The Nov. 17 class is all about learning to use the Morningstar Online Invest- ment Research Center. Get comprehensive financial information on New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ stocks. Try out these easy-to- use portfolio tools available for free. This class is open to Franklin Lakes residents only. Students invited to creative writing class The Franklin Lakes Public Library invites students, ages 10 through 15, to a creative writing class on Nov. 6 and 7. This innovative writing workshop will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. Registration is requested. Call (201) 891-2224, extension 105. Valley Hospital Auxiliary plans brunch and boutique The Franklin Lakes Branch of The Valley Hospital Auxiliary will hold its sev- enth annual Pre-Holiday Brunch and Bou- tique Shopping Extravaganza on Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seasons, 644 Pas- cack Road in Washington Township. This year’s new venue will feature an expanded selection of hot and cold buffet foods. Close to 40 vendors will be selling cos- tume and handmade jewelry, unique chil- dren’s items, women’s boutique clothing and accessories, lovely outerwear, home goods, skincare products, and more. Proceeds from the event will support the auxiliary’s $1.5 million pledge for expan- sion of The Valley Hospital Breast Surgery Program at Luckow Pavilion, including a dedicated mammography suite and ultra- sound suite; and to support Valley Home Care’s Butterflies program, a palliative care and hospice program for children. Tickets are $45 and include brunch and shopping. Send a check payable to “The Valley Hospital Auxiliary” to Nelly Breck- enridge, 202 Fieldstone Terrace, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. For details, call Dorothy at (201) 337-1686. Children’s programs available The Franklin Lakes Public Library will host a variety of programs for children during the month of November. Programs are open to Franklin Lakes residents. Reg- istration is required and may be completed by calling (201) 891-2224 or visiting the library at 470 DeKorte Drive during regu- lar hours. Children ages two-and-a-half to five years old are invited to Tot Time on Tues- days at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. This program will meet on Nov. 11, 18, and 25. During each session, children will engage in a vari- ety of activities, including stories, songs, finger plays, a craft, and an introduction to children’s literature. On Wednesday, Nov. 12, families are invited to celebrate the harvest season at “Thanksgiving Magic.” At 4 p.m., magi- cian Brian Richards will perform illusions, tricks, comedy, and more. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The library invites children ages three and older to a drop-in Thanksgiving service project from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14, and 21. Children will make a Thanksgiving card with the help of their parent or care- giver. The cards will be donated to Eva’s Kitchen. All supplies will be provided. Colonial Road School fundraiser set The Colonial Road School PTA will host its annual Casino Night on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne. This fundraiser will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature games and prize baskets. Tickets are $85 and include a buffet dinner, beverages, and $100 in “funny money.” Proceeds from the event will benefit programs at Colonial Road School. All are invited.