Happy Older Americans Month!
We Have an Activity-Filled May!
Lots of events that we and our community partners are sponsoring at our Age-Friendly Community Room at 1425 Teaneck Road and at other locations
| | Age-Friendly Teaneck and The Bright Side Family Partnered With Community Leaders on These Older Americans Month Events | | |
Super Senior Prom
Hosted with The Township of Teaneck Senior Center
Thur., May 14
4 to 8 pm
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
100 Frank W. Burr Blvd
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Caregiving -
A Labor of Love
Featuring Brian Morton, author of Tasha, A Son's Memoir and moderated by author Ellen Rand
Tues., May 26
6 pm
Teaneck Public Library Auditorium
840 Teaneck Road
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Free Car Fit Event
Officials from EZRide will be on-Hand to Help Drivers Adjust Seats, Mirrors and Other Safety Features
Wed., May 13
1 to 3 pm
BLM Parking Lot - Across from Richard Rodda Center
250 Colonial Court
| | These Events Are Being Held at 1425 Teaneck Road Community Room | | |
Participating in Activities
A discussion led by New Bridge Medical Center staff
Wed., May 6
1 pm
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Brain Health
Presentation on Healthy Brain Habits
Thurs., May 7
1 pm
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Life Insurance Seminar
Lunch & Learn
Wed., May 20
12:30 pm
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Bingo w/ Fun Prizes
Collaboration with the Never Alone Again Resource Center
Thur., May 21
4 to 6 pm
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Living Trust &
Long-Term-Care Planning
Lunch & Learn
Wed., May 27
12 to 2 pm
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Jazz Night!
Thursday, May 7
6 pm to 9 pm
The Elan
111 Route U.S. 46 West
Lodi
Please come out for a fun night of good food and good music as they honor our Age-Friendly Teaneck Advisory Board. Proceeds help support Age-Friendly Teaneck and our community room programs!
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Older Americans Month is Also a Time for Your Voice to Be Heard
Bergen County is offering these two opportunities for older residents to speak out about their needs and desires
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Age-Friendly Teaneck is partnering with Age-Friendly Bergen County to conduct a survey on the needs of older adults.
The information collected will help shape programs and services that meet the needs and interests of older adults. The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and can be accessed at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BergenAgeFriendly26
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Bergen County
Public Hearing on the Needs of Older Adults
Tuesday, May 12
8:30 to 11:30 a.m
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What We've Been Up To
The Bright Side Family Has Had a Busy Spring
| | Resource & Connections Fair | |
Home safety modifications. Vision and hearing supports. Transportation options. Assistive devices. Financial benefits.
These were among the topics covered at our Community Begins at Home Resource & Connections Fair on April 16 at St. Anastasia Church
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| |  | Super Senior Prom Attire Giveaway | |
Our Age-Friendly Teaneck Community Room was transformed April 27-30 into a boutique of semi-formal attire. Thanks to a partnership with Never Alone Again Resource Center, older adults looking for something to wear to Teaneck's upcoming Super Senior Prom could choose from a variety of men's and women's clothing, shoes and attire - all free of charge.
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News from Our Community Begins at Home 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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If you are a Teaneck older adult with vision loss, hearing loss, mobility loss or other challenges, your input is valuable to us.
Click flier on left
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SPOTLIGHT on a Resource:
Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
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The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund can be used to purchase supports and services to foster independence and maximize quality of life when insurance, personal resources, and/or public programs are unavailable to meet those needs. A portion of the Fund, administered by the Division of Disability Services also is used to support public education, outreach, and prevention activities related to TBI.
Click here for details
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Teaneck Happenings
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Pool Passes
Tennis & Pickleball Badges Now on Sale
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Annual Plant Sale
May 8, 9 & 10
10 am to 6 pm
300 Lindberg Avenue
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1600 River Road
Community Information Meeting
Tues., May 12
8 pm
Council Chambers
818 Teaneck Road
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Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Sunday, May 17 & 31
2 to 4 pm
Outdoor Reading Garden
Next to Teaneck Library
840 Teaneck Road
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Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25
11 a.m
Municipal Green
818 Teaneck Road
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Friends Friday
Nat King Cole
Friday, May 29
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Teaneck Public Library
840 Teaneck Road
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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 The Bright Side Family blog and Age-Friendly NJ blog | | | | |
