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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Bingo
Sponsored by Applause Home Care
Monday, Nov. 10
2 to 3 pm
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Protecting Yourself in the Retail World
Presentation from Bergen & Passaic Division of Consumer Affairs
Wednesday, Nov. 12
1 to 2 pm
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
The Latest in the Community Health Series from our partners at Holy Name
Thursday, Nov. 20
11 am to 12 pm
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Bridging Relationships Through Computer Games and Fun
Intergenerational Program
Thursday, Nov. 20
4 to 6 pm
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Education on Trusts and Wills
With Elder Law Attorney
** at Rodda Center, not 1425 Comm Room **
Wednesday, Dec. 3
1 to 2 pm
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Understanding Alzheimer's Family Support Groups
Led by Linda Devonish-Mills
Next on Monday, Dec. 8
6 to 7:30 pm
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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 recommended 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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Also Mark Your Calendars for the remaining two
Life Hacks Series
Sunday, Dec. 28 &
Sunday, Jan. 18
both start at 11:30 am
This is a four-part series we're co-sponsoring with Temple Emeth in their Social Hall
**not at 1425 Community Room **
Lunch will be served, $10 per person
Click flier for more details
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Age-Friendly Teaneck Co-Sponsors Jazz Night
An evening of Community, Comfort & Jazz at Brvsh Cul7ur3 Café & Lounge (pronounced Brush Culture)
No cover charge - just good tunes and good vibes
This is a special event with a $25 prix fixe dinner menu
Wednesday, Nov. 19
7 to 10 pm
482 Cedar Lane, Teaneck
To RSVP, simply scan the QR code on the flier or call 201-530-6756 or email info@agefriendlyteaneck.org
Click flier for details and to view menu options
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Teaneck Senior Citizens Housing Accepting Wait List Applications
Deadline is this Friday, Nov. 7!
Applications are now open to be placed on the waiting list for one-bedroom apartments within Teaneck Senior Citizens Housing Association complex, located off East Cedar Lane adjacent to the Overpeck Golf Course. The applications must be picked up in person from Teaneck Housing Association office at 5 Dogwood Lane, Teaneck, between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm before Nov. 7
For eligibility guidelines and details on how to apply, click on this Hot Topic Alert from Housing Navigator of the Bergen County Division of Senior Services.
| | Help Support Emergency Teaneck Food Drive | | |
The Township of Teaneck in collaboration with Never Alone Again Food Pantry are seeking non-perishable food donations between now and Thanksgiving to help support the 1,052 Teaneck families who rely on SNAP benefits and who may experience serious delays in receiving assistance.
Click here for details, drop-off locations
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News from our Inclusive Healthy Communities Initiative
We are Seeking Input from Teaneck Residents Experiencing Challenges
| | | | As this community initiative moves into its 3rd year, we want to make sure it continues to be shaped with input and participation from Teaneck residents experiencing vision loss, hearing loss, mobility loss, chronic illness or other challenges. Click flier on left to see how you can help | | |
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 201-530-6756 or email cbah@agefriendlyteaneck.org
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SPOTLIGHT on a Resource:
Worried about losing food assistance?
| | Have You Heard of NJ 211?
NJ 211 is catch-all Information site that now features a location-based search engine to help people locate food pantries, soup kitchens and other food assistance programs in their region. Log onto https://nj211.org/njsnap and enter your zip code or click flier above to learn more
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Pocketbook Issues of Importance This Time of Year
It's time to Apply for Utility Assistance and Choose a Medicare Plan for 2026
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF) applications are now live for 2026.
NJ 211's Home Energy Assistance Hotline is available to assist callers with information about the programs and help check eligibility or benefit status. Dial 2-1-1 today or click here to apply.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7
If you need help selecting a new Medicare plan, consider contacting a SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) counselor. Bergen County's SHIP program can be reached at 201-336-7400 or email
seniors@bergencountynj.gov
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Teaneck Happenings in November
Click Fliers for Details
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Teaneck International Film Festival Runs Nov. 6-13
For Previews, Details: teaneckfilmfestival.org
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Teaneck Veterans Day Observance
Tuesday, Nov. 11
11 am
Municipal Green
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Great News! Teaneck Library Has Reopened!
Click Fliers Below to See Some Entertaining and Informative Events in November
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Friends Friday
Gustav Klimt
Nov. 7
10 am
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Friends Friday
Medicare & You
Nov. 14
10 am
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Seinfeld Trivia Night
Wed., Nov. 19
7 pm
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Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Tues., Nov. 18
10:30 am
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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 alliance's blog about age-friendly issues in NJ | | | | |
