Borough of Riverdale Pre-sort Standard U.S. POSTAGE Post Office Box 6 PAID Riverdale, NJ 07457 Riverdale, NJ Riverdale News & Events Permit No. 12 A Monthly published by the Riverdale Mayor and Council Vol. 3, No. 6 March 2008 www.RiverdaleNJ.gov Instructors Needed Looking for Exercise and Dance (any style) Instructors. Class Location at Riverdale Senior Postal Patron Local Page Six:Neighborhood News Community Center on Week nights. ECR WSS Private First Let’s not forget another Fire Dept. Call Rec Center 973-706-6471 Class Bryan active duty soldier, Chris has 3 new Riverdale, NJ 07457 Ball, son of Scilingo of Mathews Ave. full-time Russell Ball, Currently he is in Japan & members. Hartung Avenue, will be going to Korea Congrats! For all of the LATEST Riverdale News visit is currently soon to help train the to our our website www.RiverdaleNJ.gov serving in South Korean Marines. new Firefighters 1 Graduates. 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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Happy 11th Birthday to sweetest girl Happy Birthday toPaul Carelli on Men’s Adult Basketball Toddler Spring Sports Clinic around,Hannah Nicklas . We love March 25. Love June, Michael, Basketball, Kick Ball, Track & Field, Parachute Play & more. Baby Time Infants - 2 years Monday Night Pick Up Games Fridays, March 7 & 14 @ 11:00 - 11:30 you, Mom and Dad. Tommy and Samantha. 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM at the School Gym Begins Saturday, May 3 thru June 7 @ 11:00 - 12:00 Riverdale School Back Field It's baby time at the library. Designed especially for Enter through gymnasium doors located in back of school infants and active toddlers, it is a half hour of rhyme, Happy 12th Birthday to Craig Happy 80th Birthday to Eleanor Free to Play! Age 18 and older. No Sign-up Req’d. $40 per child Ages: 2 thru 5 song, movement, and shared reading. Appel on March 22. Love Mom, (Nauni) Napoli on March 29. Love, Questions: June Carelli 973-706-6471 (includes sports instruction, t-shirt, medal & ball) Dad, Chris and Kevin. the entire Carelli Family from hhh Registration Night: Wednesday, April 2 @ 7:00 - 8:00 Snowflake Stories Ages2-5 Riverdale! Riverdale Senior Community Center Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 Happy Birthday toJudy Grecco on Adult Self-Defense Deadline to Register: April 11 Call: Anne Gould 973-248-9663 10:15-11:00 amor 1:30-2:15 pm March 23. Love Kristin and Pam. Happy Birthday Grandpa John This is a useful & fun class to take! It will teach you self-defense skills Cozy up this winter to some wonderful winter tales. Carelli on March 22. Love Paul, enhanced with martial art techniques. Inst.: Chris Miller 4° Black Belt Spring NYC Broadway Musical Stories, rhyme & crafts are included in the fun. Begins Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM (a 5 week Program) Nominated for 7 Tony Awards in 2007, Legally Blonde is one of the great law Happy Birthday to Roland Wilson June, Michael, Tommy & Samantha. movies of all times. It has now been turned into a delightful Broadway musical. After School Program - Grades K - 5 on March 20. Love Reilly, Carrie & $40 per person (includes the 5 classes plus you may train at the instructor’s facility in Legally Blonde Irish Folk Tales Friday, March 14 @ 3:00 PM Louie. Happy 3rd Birthday to Sophia Kinnelon anytime during the program.) Wear Comfortable Clothing. Stories, crafts and snack. Lewis on March 10. Love, Mommy, Advance Sign-up Requested: 973-706-6471 th O know, Double Digits! Happy 10th Daddy and Christopher. hhh Sunday, April 13 2:00P Showtime ADULT PROGRAMS Bus departs: 12:00 noon - Riverdale Borough Hall. Birthday toKevin Miller on March Allow time prior to departure for a deli lunch to be served at Borough Hall. Fine Dining at the Library - Tuesday, March 4 @ 7:00 PM 11. We love you very much. Love Happy Birthday on March 20 to Exercise Class - It’s not too late to join! Palace Theatre, NYC Local authors, John and Laurie Bakie will talk about their latest books Mom, Ron, RJ, Matthew & Kevin T. Dennis Budesheim. Love fromAll. Interval Training-Combination of aerobics and weights. Instructor: Sandy $97.00/Ticket while a master chef demonstrates how it’s done. Space is limited so please 4 Weeks Remaining! Come join now. $5 per class! register by calling the Library 973-835-5044. Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 6:30 PM Incl's mezzanine seating, luxury bus transportation, Happy Birthday on March 4 to Happy Police Department Birthdays deli lunch prior to departure, & fun bus trip activities. Annemarie Budesheim. Love for March to the following: on the Riverdale Community Center. Bring your own floor mat Book Discussion Group Monday, March 31 @ 6:30 - 8:00 PM. and hand weights. Come in or call to register 973-706-6471 Advance sign up required. from the whole family! 6th, DetectivePat Harden , on the Deadline to purchase: Wednesday-March 5th 20th we have two, Captain Richard hhh Happy Birthday to Jennifer Pezzuti Roemmeleand Officer Anthony To reserve & questions: 6thAnnual Book Sale - Last Weekend of March on March 17. Love Mom, Dad and Famularo, on the 29th Officer Eric (973) 706-6471 Recreation Dept. Sponsored by the Friends of the Riverdale Library at the Senior Community Jack. Hollenstein! Center. We have over 8,000 available for sale. Book donations will continue Easter Egg Fall 2008 New York City Broadway Musical to be accepted up to March 21 only. 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