March 2025

This Month's News and Updates

The Bright Side Family Celebrates its 35th Anniversary!

35th Anniversary Fundraising Gala

for The Bright Side Family

Thursday, April 3

6 to10 pm

Former State Senator Loretta Weinberg,

J&J Pharmacy Owner Michael Fedida,

and TIFF Co-Founder Ellen Rand

to be honored for their longtime support and service to The Bright Side Family and Age-Friendly Teaneck

Click Flier for More Info & Tickets

PLEASE NOTE:

Support for This Fundraiser Will Help Sustain Age-Friendly Teaneck and its Efforts to Develop New Programming at the 1425 Community Center

Upcoming at our Age-Friendly Teaneck Community Center!

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Click & Zen

Computer Classes Linked to Health & Wellness

March 12,19 & 28th

April 2 & 9th

2 to 4 pm

Game Night

with Teaneck

High School Students

Thur, March 20

4 to 6 pm

Hearing Loss:

A Conversation About Access and Intervention

Monday, March 24

2 pm

Chair Yoga Class

Tuesday, March 25

1:30 pm

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

Summer Internship Applications are Open

Age Friendly Teaneck hosts a 4-week summer internship to expose four high school-age participants to the vast numbers of enriching careers in the field of aging.

Program runs July 7th to Aug. 1st

Each intern receives a $1,500 stipend. Teaneck residents who will be rising high school juniors and seniors in summer 2025 are eligible to apply

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 of the programs offered by the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing?

Click this Handy One-Page Flier to Learn about hearing aid assistance programs and More

Are you an Older Adult or Caregiver in Need of Services or Advice?

These 2 Upcoming Events Will Be Information-Packed

Secure Futures Workshop Series

An Introduction to Bergen County Division of Senior Services

Monday, March 31

2:30 pm

The Brookdale

60 Bergen Avenue

Teaneck

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Bergen County Caregivers Conference

Thursday, April 10

5 to 9 pm

Bergen Co. Administration Building

Multi-Purpose Room - 1st Floor

One Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack

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March is Women's History Month - Some Bergen County Events

This Year's Theme is "Moving Forward Together"

Honoring Women Who Advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Thursday, March 21,

5:30 pm.

Bergen County Administration Building

One Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack

Fifth Floor Conference Rooam

Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders

Free Virtual Screening

Wednesday March 30

7 to 8:30 pm

Click Flier to Register

Lots of Culture on Display in Teaneck's Community Institutions

Berthe Morisot: Impressionism with a Woman's Touch

Friday, March 21

10 am

Do you Know About Friends Friday?

While the library remains closed, these cultural lectures are held in person in the Municipal Building Council Chambers

818 Teaneck Road

Click here for details

The Unforgettable Mae West

Friday, April 4

10 am

Also Check out the happenings at the Puffin Cultural Forum?

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

Latest News from the Bergen County Housing Navigator

Are you looking for affordable housing? Sign up to receive alerts about current wait lists and other affordable housing-related information

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March is Social Work Month -

This Year's Theme:

Compassion + Action

Need Info or Resources?

Teaneck's Compassionate Social Worker Can Take Action

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

Visit our Website

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