ORITANI BANK SPONSORS FOREVER YOUNG PROGRAM
The Oritani Bank Charitable Foundation recently agreed to be the title sponsor for Westwood Recreation Department ’ s Forever Young Program . The program , available to Westwood residents over the age of 55 , offers cardio fitness classes , yoga , pickleball and watercolor painting classes . Pictured above are the participants of the cardio fitness class wearing their new shirts , along with Westwood Mayor John Birkner , Council President Chris Montana , Oritani Bank President Kevin Lynch , Senior Vice President of Retail Banking Michele Calise , Westwood Branch Manager January Bourke and Recreation Director Gary Buchheister . For more information on these programs , contact the Westwood Recreation Department at 201-664-7882 .
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BERKELEY SCHOOL FIELD GETS NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM
The Berkeley School Field on the corner of Harrington Avenue and Sand Road recently had a new irrigation system installed . This was a joint collaborative project that was paid for by the Dragons Soccer Club , the Westwood Board of Education and the Borough of Westwood Recreation Department .
Lakeland Bank to sponsor Special Needs Activity Program
The Westwood Recreation Department announced that Lakeland Bank will be the title sponsor for their SNAP-Special Needs Activity Program . SNAP was designed to promote independence and improve the quality of life through recreation and leisure .
The year-round program is available to children between the ages of 3and 21 with aphysical or learning disability .
Several classes are offered on a rotating basis throughout the year including art , tennis , baseball , basketball and indoor soccer .
“ We welcome children from all over the Pascack Valley area to participate , as well as our own Westwood residents ,” states Recreation Director Gary Buchheister ,“ We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Lakeland Bank , which has contributed its support to the Recreation Department ’ s activities including the Summer Concert Series and Movies in the Park . I would like to thank Lakeland Bank and especially Susan Scimone-Bellini , senior vice president of regional administration .”
For additional information please check the Special Needs Program brochure at www . westwoodnj . gov , click onto the Recreation Department and the Special Needs Program or you can contact the Westwood Recreation Department at 201- 664-7882 or email recreation @ westwoodnj . gov .
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