April 2025

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Upcoming Programs at out 1425 Teaneck Road Community Room!

Click Fliers for Details of these Age-Friendly Teaneck Co-Sponsored Events

Click & Zen

Computer Classes Linked to Health & Wellness

April 2 & 9th

2 to 4 pm

Sign up for Any or All!

Understanding Alzheimer's

Presentation for caregivers with monthly support groups to follow

Monday, April 7

6 to 7:30 pm


Intro to Transit

Learn about accessible public transportation options in Bergen County with this free training

Tuesday, April 8

12 to 1:15 pm

Armchair Aerobics

Seated exercises to improve flexibility, strength & circulation

Monday, April 14

2 pm

Diabetes Education

Holy Name Community Health Series

Learn to manage blood sugar

Thursday, April 24

11 am to noon

Technology Cafe

w/ High School Students

Bring your devices and your questions! Students can help

Thursday, April 24

4 to 5:30 pm

Aphasia: A Loss for Words

Learn about causes, symptoms, communication strategies and services of Adler Aphasia Center

Monday April 28

2 to 3 pm

Want to Plan Ahead? Click here to check out the Events Calendar on our website. We'll be making frequent updates!


RSVPs are required for all programs. Parking is available at nearby municipal lot at 1391 Teaneck Road (near Beveridge Avenue)


To be added to our community center contact list, email us as info@agefriendlyteaneck.org

Summer Internship Applications are Open

Age Friendly Teaneck "Exploring Careers in Aging" high school internship runs July 7th to August 1st

Each intern receives a $1,500 stipend.

Teaneck residents who will be rising high school juniors and seniors in summer 2025 are eligible

Deadline to Apply is April 11



Click Flier for Details & Application QR code

News from our Inclusive Healthy Communities Initiative

Our Community Begins at Home initiative offers social work support and resource referrals to Teaneck residents who would like to age in place in their home.

Know someone who is facing challenges?

Call us at 201-530-6756 or email us at cbah@agefriendlyteaneck.org

Spotlight on a Resource:

Are you Aware the Bergen County's All Abilities Adult Support Groups?

Held in person or virtually, these meetings offer socialization, education, exercise, and recreation.

For more info, click flier above or call BCDDS at 201-336-6500.

April is Financial Literacy Month

Do you know where to get help filing taxes & managing your monthly bills?

Struggling to File Taxes?

Free-assistance is available

Click these links:


Bergen Volunteers VITA program


AARP Tax Aid Site Locator

Have you heard about Senior Checks?

The Bright Side Family operates this free program in which trained volunteers - supervised by social work staff - offer help with household finances - from bill paying to mail sorting. Click Flier for more details

Looking to Volunteer? Our Senior Checks program could use you!

Email us at seniorchecks@agefriendlyteaneck.org

Are you looking for affordable housing?

Section 8 Wait List Opening, and Other Bergen County Info

The Housing Authority of Bergen County is opening pre-applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waitlist available online beginning at 9 am Mon, April 14, closing at 11:59 pm on Friday, April 18. A random selection lottery will be conducted to select 350 applicants for placement on the waitlist. For more info, click www.waitlistcheck.com/NJ3022-3863

Sign up to receive alerts from the Bergen County Division of Senior Services Housing Navigator about current wait lists and other affordable housing-related information

Click Here


Save the Date & Let Your Voice be Heard

Bergen County's Annual Public Hearing on the Needs of Older Adults

Tuesday, May 6

8:30 to 11:30 am

County Administration Building

One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack

Click Flier for Details

Health & Wellness News ...

Bergen County Hosting a Conference for Caregivers

Thursday, April 10

5 to 9 pm

Bergen Co. Administration Building

Multi-Purpose Room - 1st Floor

One Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack



Click Flier for More Details

Holy Name's Mobile Education Lab Coming to Municipal Complex

Friday, April 25

11:30 am to 1 pm

Teaneck Municipal Lot

818 Teaneck Road


Stop by to receive a File of Life card and magnet

for your vital personal medical information. Other services include blood pressure screenings, diabetes counseling and more. No registration required

Spring and Summer Happenings in Teaneck

Community

CleanUp Day

Sunday, April 27

12 to 2 pm

Click Flier for Details

Teaneck Has a New Community Pool!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

on May 21 but membership registration opens April 14

Click Here for Info

Teaneck Town-wide Garage Sale


Sat & Sun April 26 + 27


Rain Dates: Following Weekend.


Signup begins on Monday, April 21.


Click Here for Info

Teaneck Library Remains Closed but Friends Friday Continues

Click Fliers for Details

The Unforgettable Mae West

Friday, April 4

10 am

Municipal Building Council Chambers

818 Teaneck Road


Masterpieces of the Louvre

Friday, April 25

10 am

Municipal Building Council Chambers

818 Teaneck Road

Lots of happenings at the Puffin Cultural Forum

Click Fliers for Details

Open Stage at the Puffin

Sunday, April 5

Performers from all disciplines—music, poetry, dance, theater, comedy, and more.

Hosted by Teaneck Poet Laureate, Scott Pleasants

Free but RSVPs needed!

Writer’s Workshop & Open Mic

Friday, April 25

6pm Writers are invited to share a piece they are working on and receive feedback


7 pm: Perform your writing, poetry, prose, or rap at the Open Mic! 

Teaneck Creek Conservancy Featuring Easter and Earth Day Walks

Click Fliers for Details

Bergen Audubon Easter Walk

Sunday, April 20

10 am

20 Puffin Way

Earth Day Walk

Tuesday, April 22

4 pm

20 Puffin Way

Need Help? Teaneck's Social Worker Can Assist

Alex Cerbone, MSW, LSW

Phone: 201-837-1600, ext.1503

Fax: 201-837-5948

Email Social Services

www.teanecknj.gov/social-services

Office Hours:

Mon - Thurs, 8 am to 5 pm

Office Location:

Teaneck Township Municipal Building-South Entrance

Health Dept-1st Floor

Cerbone's role is to assist residents with social, emotional, physical and mental health issues and crises. Based on individual needs, his department can also help navigate residents to available social services resources, including financial service through the Public Assistance Trust Fund. On Wednesdays, Cerbone is located on the Upper Level of the Rodda Center in the Medical Outreach offices of the Senior Center for easier accessibility.

Who Are We?

Age-Friendly Teaneck is a community initiative led by The Bright Side Family, a nonprofit serving Teaneck and Bergen County since 1990. We are also affiliated with the Age-Friendly North Jersey alliance

Check out the alliance's blog about age-friendly issues in NJ

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Age-Friendly Teaneck | 201-530-6756 | www.agefriendlyteaneck.org