February 2025

Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates

Secure Futures Workshop Series

Topic: Surviving Widowhood and Divorce

Thurs, Feb. 13

5 pm

Technology Cafe w/

High School Students

Offering setup and ways to use your own device

Thur, Feb. 20

4 pm

BINGO

Win fun prizes and enjoy snack and treats

Tuesday, Feb. 25

2 pm

Holy Name Health Series

Topic: Medicare Benefits Counseling

Monthly series of wellness lectures to be held on third Thursdays of month

Begins Thurs, Feb. 27

11 am to 12 pm

Space Limited, Sign-Up Now!

Click & Zen

Weekly series of computer classes linked to health & wellness

Begins Wed, March 5

1:30 to 3 pm

Save the Date!

Understanding Alzheimer's

Presentation for caregivers with monthly support groups to follow

Mon, April 7

6 to 7:30 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

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

Winter is a good time to update your Register Ready status.This program helps people with disabilities to register their special needs with their county office of emergency management.

Click here for more info

Have you checked out NJ's new Disability Information Hub?

This website lists info on a range of available resources.

Click here for more info

Community Begins as Home is funded by an Inclusive Healthy Communities program of the Division of Disability Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services. Good News! The IHC program will be awarding new grants in the next cycle. Click here for details on how to apply

The Puffin Forum has a full calendar of art exhibits, films, music, poetry and more. Check the full schedule at: www.puffinculturalforum.org/events.

Here's a sampling of some the upcoming events Puffin is partnering on:

Open Stage at the Puffin

Hosted by Teaneck Poet Laureate Scott Pleasants

Sunday, Feb. 16

4 pm

20 Puffin Way

Indie Lens Pop-Up

Series of virtual screenings of documentaries

in partnership with Teaneck International Film Festival

Creekside Jazz

Rhythms for Restoration

Sunday, Feb. 23

3 to 7 pm

20 Puffin Way

Masters of Song:

Streisand and Hamlisch

Friday, Feb 28

10 to 11 am

Teaneck Council Chambers at 818 Teaneck Road

Abstract Painting with Oil Pastels

Virtual Program

Thursday, Feb. 13

6:30 pm

Virtual Job Workshop:

Staying Motivated During the Search

Tues., Feb 18

10 to 11:30 am

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.

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