January 2025

Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates

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Upcoming at the Age-Friendly Teaneck Community Center

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Holy Name Health Series

Thurs, Jan 23

11 am to 12 pm

Topic: File of Life

First in a monthly series of wellness lectures to be held on third Thursdays of month

Space Limited, Sign-Up Now!

Click & Zen

Series of Computer Classes Linked to Health & Wellness

Begins Tues, March 5

1:30 to 3 pm

Save the Date!

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Presentation for Caregivers to be Followed by Monthly Support Groups

Mon, April 7

6 to 7:30 pm

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


Looking for Someone to Shovel Snow? Local Students Can Help

The Teaneck High School FORUM program offers snow removal assistance for Teaneck residents. There is a set fee per visit for an average snowfall of 2” to 3”, to clear the walkway, steps, and driveway. Residents should call the FORUM in advance to register as students and residents are matched based on their home address.
Contact Nick Campestre, coordinator of School Based Youth Services, at 201-833-5136 or email: ncampestre@teaneckschools.org

Facing Money Challenges: These Programs Can Help

NJ Save Senior Navigators

You might be able to save money on prescriptions and other healthcare costs, hearing aids, utility expenses, and more. Click on the image above for a full list of benefits.

Need help filling out the application?

Call the Bergen County Senior HelpLine at 201-336-7400

State Rental Assistance Program

Open Enrollment

January 13-31

A total of 6,000 very low-income households will be selected through a lottery system to be placed on the waiting list for rental subsidies, with preferences for veterans, homeless, "elderly", disabled, and local residents.

For more details click image above 

Protection Against Utility Termination in the Winter

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has a program to prevent service discontinuation for eligible residential customers through March 15th.

For more details, click image above

January Events: MLK Jr. Remembrance & More: Click Fliers for Details

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration

Mon., Jan. 20

6:30 pm

Temple Emeth

1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck

Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF)

Virtual Screening of the film Bike Vessel

Wed., Jan. 29

7:30 pm


Winter Nature Walk

Sunday, Jan. 19

10 am start

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

20 Puffin Way

Teaneck Library Happenings: Click Images for More Details

Picasso: The Early Days

Friday, Jan. 24

10 to 11 am

Teaneck Council Chambers at

818 Teaneck Road (next to Library)

No registration is required.

Winter is the perfect time to explore a new craft! Hoopla digital app offers self-paced arts and crafts classes taught by experts. The Creativebug BingePass offers video classes taught by top artists and downloadable resources that teach you how to crochet, knit, paint, draw, sew, quilt and more for free with your valid Teaneck Library card.

Sign up here:

www.hoopladigital.com


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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