Community Center News

Community Center

Located in Village Hall, 131 N. Maple Avenue, 1st floor:
Pat Mancuso Senior Lounge, Annie Zusy Youth Lounge, Garden Room

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS IN AUGUST

Red Cross Babysitter's Training Certification - Tuesday, August 11th (Registration opening soon)
Ages 11 to 15 years old
Tuesday, August 11 - 8:30 am to 3 pm (6 hour course)
The Pat Mancuso Senior Lounge, Village Hall
131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
$115  (non-residents $125) - includes all materials
This certification class provides training in many aspects of childcare:  performing first aid, learning diapering and feeding techniques, handling bedtime issues, choosing safe and age-appropriate toys, tips on interviewing and more.  Each participant will receive the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Handbook, and easy to carry Emergency Reference Guide and a training CD that provides help in creating a resume and organizing babysitting jobs, along with a printable activity book of games, crafts and songs.

Crime Scene Investigation Education - Friday, August 14th (Registration is open)
Grades 7-12
Friday, August 14 - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (7 hours)
The Community Center and surrounding areas
131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
$100 includes all materials  (non-residents $110)
Bring a NUT-free lunch and beverage
Dress for the weather!
National CSI Camp returns with a one-day classroom and mock crime scene to give students the opportunity to learn how to collect evidence using up-to-date techniques and methodologies to solve a crime.  They will acquire general problem solving skills and learn how physics, geometry, triangles, algebraic math and science disciplines all are used in the process. 
Crime Scene Investigation Education (flyer)
Covid Plan for CSI Class with Parks and Recreation
National CSI Camp, LLC (additional waiver to be signed and returned to the Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450)
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Register for all listed offerings online at CommunityPass, (under Village Parks and Recreation) or in person/by mail to The Stable, 259 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450.

Please contact the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560 with questions or if special accommodations are needed. 

ATTENTION SENIORS - JOIN H.I.L.T. FOR 2020

H.I.L.T.

Come see what you have been missing!

H.I.L.T. (Highlights in Leisure Time) is a senior's club sponsored by Ridgewood Parks and Recreation, for Village residents 55 and older. Monthly meetings offer entertainment or informational presentations. Special events include picnics, socials and a variety of trips to dinner theaters, museums, historical sights and sightseeing tours. Annual dues are $15.

Call 201-670-5560 to speak to Deanna Schablik for more information.

H.I.L.T. Membership Application
H.I.L.T. Schedule January through June (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
H.I.L.T. Monthly Newsletter - March
H.I.L.T. March trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse (CANCELLED)
H.I.L.T. April trip to Mt. Airy (RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 4TH)
H.I.L.T. May 4th Executive Board Meeting (CANCELLED)
H.I.L.T. May 14th General Meeting (CANCELLED)
H.I.L.T. May 21st Trip (RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 20TH)

SENIOR ASSISTANCE - KEY CONTACT INFORMATION

The following link provides key telephone numbers for senior assistance including available benefits, minor repair assistance, transportation, senior programs, housing, Community Meals, heating and cooling costs, et al. 

Important Telephone Numbers for Senior Assistance

RENTAL OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER

Use of the Community Center is available for meetings, special events, and family parties. Please download the application for detailed costs and policy information.
Community Center Use - Rental Application/Details