May is Older Americans Month!
We've Got an Anti-Ageism Assignment for You!
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Join Age-Friendly Teaneck's #FliptheScriptonAging Challenge
Share with us a book, film, TV series, podcast, poem, TED talk or other artistic expression that offers a positive portrayal of older adults and "flips" the negative stereotypes too often reflected in our culture.
| | | Please include a sentence or two explaining what you find most inspiring or uplifting about your recommendation. We'll post to Facebook and compile all recommendations into a list. Our staff and volunteers will be sharing their favorites. Send yours to info@agefriendlyteaneck.org. | |
Upcoming Programs at our 1425 Teaneck Road Community Room!
Click Fliers for Details of these Age-Friendly Teaneck Co-Sponsored Events
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Smart Budgeting for Better Living
A presentation by First Commerce Bank
Monday, May 5
2 pm
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Understanding Alzheimer's
Monthly support groups for family caregivers
Monday, May 5
6 to 7:30 pm
To be held every 1st Monday of the month
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Tech Cafe w/ HS Students
Special Event on Township Digital tools
Thursday, May 15
4 to 5:30 pm
| | In honor of Older Americans Month, our partner Jewish Family & Children Services has joined with us to offer these informative programs on aging: | | |
Older Adult Services
Wednesday, May 7
2 to 4 pm
A presentation on programs an services offered by JFCS
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The Art of Aging Series
Tuesday, May 13
2:30 to 3:30 pm
A presentation on Positive Aging strategies
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The Art of Aging Series, Wednesday, May 28
2 to 3 pm
A presentation on mindfulness
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Thanks to our partnership with Applause Home Care, we now have Bingo Mondays!
2 to 3 pm on
May 19
June 23
July 21
August 18
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Stroke Prevention
The latest in the Community Health Series from our partners at Holy Name
Thursday, May 22
11 am to 12pm
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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 Street)
To be added to our community center contact list, email us as info@agefriendlyteaneck.org
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Looking for Other Ways to Mark Older Americans Month?
Check out these Offerings from the Puffin Cultural Forum
Click Fliers for Details
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“Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s,”
Online screening and conversation about this film, which offers an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and how this disease transforms roles and relationships.
Wed, May 21
7:30pm
Free but RSVPs needed!
Age-Friendly Teaneck is a co-sponsor of this event!
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ALTE Art Exhibition
A Jewish Community's Reflections
on Getting Older
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday,
11:00am - 4:00pm
To visit outside of regular hours, please
email info@puffinfoundation.org or call 201-836-3499
| | Teaneck Launches New "Street Smart" Campaign | | | | |
A kick-off event was held April 23 on the Chestnut Street Plaza to mark the launch of Teaneck's new Street Smart Campaign
Read the Press Release Here
| | | | Age-Friendly Teaneck Advisory Board members were among those in attendance. Pedestrian-safety and walkability are key priorities of our initiative. Anyone interested in helping to promote the Street Smart NJ message in Teaneck should contact Lisa Lee at 201-939-4242 ext. 123 or bikeped@ezride.org. Learn more at bestreetsmartnj.org. The campaign is also on Facebook and X (@njstreetsmart). | | Bergen County Opportunities to Learn, Watch and Speak Out | | |
Bergen County
Care Fair
Sunday, May 4
12 to 4 pm
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bogota Savings Bank Center
100 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack,
Free Admission
More than 250 health and support service providers in attendance
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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
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Dementia-Friendly Movie Matinee
Grease!
Wednesday May 7
12:30 pm (doors open) 1:00 pm (film)
Hawthorne Theater
300 Lafayette Avenue; Hawthorne
Click flier above for cost and registration details
| | 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
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Spotlight on a Resource:
Are you Aware of I Can Connect/NJ?
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iCanConnect is administered by the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), in collaboration with the Center for Sensory & Complex Disabilities at The College of New Jersey. The program can provide communications equipment to individuals with combined vision and hearing loss as well an individualized assessments and equipment training.
Click brochure for more details
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Teaneck Farmer's Market Opens Next Week
2025 Applications Now Available for Seniors Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
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Teaneck Farmer's Market
Opens for the Season on May 8
Thursdays, 12 to 6 pm
thru October
Garrison Avenue & Beverly Road
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Senior Farmers’ Market
Nutrition Program
Available to income-eligible Bergen County residents age 60 or older. The $40 monthly benefit can be used at USDA-approved farmers' markets, including Teaneck's.
Click flier or call (201) 336-7400 for info
In-person Sign-Ups in Teaneck:
Rodda Center, May 12, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Asian Women's Christian Center, May 20, 10 am to 1 pm
| | Spring and Summer Happenings in Teaneck | | |
Garden Club of Teaneck Plant Sale
May 2-4 & May 9-11
10 am to 6 pm.
Annuals, perennials, veggies, herbs & more!
Greenhouse,
300 Lindbergh Blvd.
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Teaneck Has a New Community Pool!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
on May 21 but membership registration opens April 14
Click Here for Info
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Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26
11 am
Municipal Green
818 Teaneck Road
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May is Also Art Appreciation Month for Teaneck Library
Click Fliers for Details
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Sunset with Watercolors
Virtual Art Class
Wedneday, May 7
6:30 pm
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Friends Friday
Presentations on John Singer Sargent and Gustav Klimt
Friday, May 9 and May 30
10 am
Municipal Building Council Chambers
818 Teaneck Road
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Teaneck Creek Conservancy Featuring Easter and Earth Day Walks
Click Fliers for Details
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Mother's Day Walk
Sunday, May 11
10 am
20 Puffin Way
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Late Spring Walk
Wed., May 28
10 am
20 Puffin Way
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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. 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. | | Check out the alliance's blog about age-friendly issues in NJ | | | | |
