November 2024

Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates

Ceremony Celebrates Opening of 1425 Teaneck Road Project

Local officials and partner organizations joined leaders of The Bright Side Family and Age-Friendly Teaneck at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this month to celebrate the opening of a new affordable senior apartment building and community center in Teaneck. Read More

In other exciting news, 1425 Teaneck Road was recently named “Project of the Year” by the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey, which will present the award at a Nov. 15 conference.

Upcoming at the Age-Friendly Teaneck Community Center:

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Coffee & Conversation

Monday mornings

Nov. 18 and 25

9:30 to 10:30 am

Sound Healing and Meditation

Wed., Nov. 20

1:30 to 2:30 pm

Scam Stopper Presentation

Thurs., Nov. 21

3:30 to 5 pm

To be added to our community center contact list, email us as info@agefriendlyteaneck.org

HOME SAFETY EXPO Showcased Variety of Tactics & Technology

Thanks to St. Anastasia for hosting and all the organizations who participated in the Community Begins at Home project's "Home Safety Expo" on Oct. 28. Lots of great presentations and table displays. If you weren't able to attend but want more info or are interested in a home-safety assessment, email cbah@agefriendlyteaneck.org

Helpful Events for Older Adults & Caregivers

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Secure Futures Workshop Series

Virtual Presentation on Understanding Assisted Living

by Joseph Chu

Certified Senior Advisor

Wed., Nov. 13

1 pm

Memory Cafe

Co-sponsored by Bergen County Dementia-Friendly Initiative

Thurs., Nov. 14

5 to 7 pm

Garfield Senior Activity Center

480 Midland Avenue

Garfield, NJ

Lower Your Bills - Explore Property Tax Relief and Other Benefits

The deadline for homeowners and renters to apply for the ANCHOR property tax relief program has been extended to December 6, 2024. To file, visit; www.ANCHOR.NJ.GOV

Garden State Community Outreach is a newly created website that helps NJ residents determine if they are eligible for cost-saving programs.

Click gardenstateoutreach.us

Medicare Open Enrollment Closes Dec. 7, Need Help Deciding?

Bergen County SHIP provides free help to Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about their health insurance.

SHIP counselors are trained expert volunteers who can provide free, unbiased, confidential Medicare information and counseling.

To reach Bergen SHIP, call 201-336-7413.

Requested Items:

Canned Vegetables

Stuffing (Boxed)

Canned Potatoes

Cranberry Sauce

Frozen Turkeys

Boxed Macaroni & Cheese

Gift Cards

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Items will be accepted through Nov. 18th

Drop off Locations:

Municipal Building (818 Teaneck Road)

Police Headquarters (900 Teaneck Road)

Rodda Center (250 Colonial Court)

Fire Houses

Bogota Savings Bank (819 Teaneck Road)

Stop & Shop - Nov.12th from 12pm-4pm and Nov.13th from 11am - 3pm

Teaneck Library Happenings

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Friends Friday

Cabaret - What Would You Do?

Fri, Nov. 15

10 to 11 am

Teaneck Council Chambers at 818 Teaneck Road (next to the Library.)

No registration is required.

Eco Book Club

Mon, Nov. 25

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

20 Puffin Way

This month's book discussion is about Rooted by Lyanda Lynn Haupt.

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.