Upcoming Programs We are Co-Sponsoring
at Our Age-Friendly Community Room and Nearby Locations
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Living With Low Vision
THIS AFTERNOON!
Tues., Aug. 4
2 to 3 pm
Informational Presentation from Vision Loss Alliance
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Gentle Movement Class
Partnership with YWCA of Northern NJ
Wed, Aug. 5
11 am
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Big 4 Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
Presentation by Attorney Anna Navatta
Wed., Aug 12
1:30 pm
at Teaneck Senior Center
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Free Technology Cafe
Wed., August. 19
1 to 3 pm
Help with Signing up for Teaneck Township Alerts!
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LUNCH & LEARN: Better Living with Chronic Conditions
Presentation from Holy Name
Wed., Aug. 26
11 am
at Leonia Senior Center
| | Our Four High School Students from Teaneck Shined in Their Monthlong "Exploring Careers in Aging" Internship | | Our interns - Connor, Adelyn, Mylani and Alicja - had a rewarding month meeting professionals across the aging careers spectrum and interacting with older adults in multiple settings. They "graduated" on July 31st with their family members, school officials and aging professionals in the audience wowed by their presentations. | | | Click here to learn more about the program. | |
Want to Support the Work of Age-Friendly Teaneck?
Come to this fun annual fundraiser for The Bright Side Family
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Mini Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 19
11 am to 2 pm
Paramus Mini Golf
314 Paramus Road
Participation helps us continue Bright Side's 36-year mission of providing affordable housing, assisted living, and support services as well as our age-friendly advocacy on behalf of older adults' right to live with dignity, independence, and joy.
To learn more or register, click here
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News from Our Inclusive Healthy Communities Initiative
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Our Community Begins at Home initiative offers social work support and resource referrals to support Teaneck residents aging in place in their homes.
Know someone who is facing challenges?
Call 201-530-6756 or email cbah@agefriendlyteaneck.org
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SPOTLIGHT on a Resource:
Conversation Club
A new program offered through our Community Begins at Home initiative
| | Our Social Worker Nicole Torres is leading these small, intimate conversations twice a month. The next ones are Aug. 11 and Aug. 27. RSVP is REQUIRED at 973-670-5176 or
nicoletorres@brightsidemanor.org
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News from the Bergen County. Division of Senior Services
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| | The weekly Dementia Friendly Community Bulletin is published by the Bergen County Division of Senior Services on Facebook and provides updates on in-person and virtual caregiver support groups, memory cafes, and educational workshops. To receive the event schedules directly, email rrebich@bergencountynj.gov | | |
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Senior Festival
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Thursday, Sept. 24
(Rain Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29)
10 am to 2 pm
Van Saun County Park, Paramus
Lunch • Music & Entertainment
Craft Fair • Resource Tables
For residents 60 and older, must register at this link
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Teaneck Events in July
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Teaneck Night Out
TONIGHT!
Tues., Aug 4
5 to 8 pm
Votee Park
Be sure to visit Age-Friendly Teaneck's table!
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Camp Voterville
Sat., Aug. 8
1 to 5 pm
Votee Park
Music, entertainment, food trucks and Voter Registration!
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Teaneck Farmer's Market
Every Thursday
Though October's End
12 to 6 pm
Corner of Garrison Avenue and Beverly Road
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Teaneck Library Adult Programming Events in August
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Friends Fridays
The Oscars Red Carpet
Enjoy fun tidbits, lighthearted gossip, and surprising history
Friday, August. 7
10 am
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Adult Crafts
Crochet Workshop
Materials included
Wed., Aug. 12
6:30 pm
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Friends Friday
Pioneers of Program
Women who made a difference in history
Friday, August. 14
10 am
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Need Help? Teaneck's Social Worker Can Assist
| | 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. | | |
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 NJ alliance
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| Check out the alliance's blog about age-friendly issues in NJ | | | | |
