October 2024

Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates

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Age-Friendly Teaneck Community Center Opening This Month!

Our First Three Programs Feature Info All Older Residents Should Have


Click Fliers for Details

Mon., Oct. 7

12 pm

Bergen County Division of Senior Services presentation on resources for older adults and caregivers

Fri., Oct. 11

1 to 2:30 pm

Teaneck Community Police presentation on fraud and scams.

Tues., Oct 22

2 pm

Secure Futures Free Workshop Series

NVE Bank presentation on Budgeting and Safe Banking Practices

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

Also mark your calendars for a ...

HOME SAFETY EXPO

Sponsored by the Community Begins at Home program


Home Safety Expo

Monday, Oct. 28

2 pm to 5:30 pm

Redmond Center at St. Anastasia's

1095 Teaneck Road, Teaneck


This expo is aimed at older adults, caregivers and anyone seeking to ensure their home can support "aging in place." Featuring information about home-safety modifications, assistive technology, barrier free living and. local services. Click Flier on left for more info.


What is Community Begins At Home?

This program seeks to promote safety in the home and inclusivity in the community by offering support to Teaneck residents who are aging with disabilities.

Click Flier on Right for Details

Need Help as a Caregiver or with Choosing a Medicare Plan?

Bergen County Division of Senior Services Has Programs that Can Help



Caregivers Conference

Sat., Oct. 5,

10am - 2pm

Bergen County Admin Building

Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor

One Bergen County Plaza

Hackensack

Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. 

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

October 9th is

Ageism Awareness Day


Educate yourself about ageism's impact

by checking out the American Society on Aging's  resource page. 

Election Day is Nov. 5, the Deadine to Register to Vote is Oct. 15

Need help registering? Need information about local races?

The Teaneck League of Women Voters Can Assist


Click Above

for the LWV-Teaneck Election Information Flier

Click above for LWV's Town Council Candidates' Questionnaire

Click Above for LWV's Board of Education Candidates' Questionnaire

LWV-Teaneck also held Candidate Forums for Council and BOE elections.

 Click images below to watch

Oct. 22 is Another Chance to Hear from Board of Ed Candidates

The Northeast Teaneck Block Presidents Association is sponsoring

a BOE Candidates Forum

Tues, Oct. 22

7 pm

Teaneck High School Student Center

100 Elizabeth Avenue

Click Flier for More Details

Teaneck Happenings - October Has Lots of Offerings

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Townwide Garage Sale

Sat, Oct. 5 & Sun., Oct 6


Use this link to sign up by Friday morning and receive list of addresses


Community CleanUp Day

Sun, Oct. 6

12 pm to 2 pm

Click here for form to sign up


Paint Party At Home

Wed., Oct. 16

6:30 pm

Teaneck Library Sponsoring Virtual Craft Activity

Register at teanecklibrary.org/events/


Flu Shot Clinic

Thur., Oct. 31

10 am to 12 pm

Rodda Center 2nd Floor Medical Office

250 Colonial Court

Click here for more details


Mark Your Calendars

Teaneck International Film Festival

Nov. 7 to 14

Tickets on Sale Now

Click here for Flim Schedule and to Buy Tickets

Age-Friendly Teaneck is co-sponsoring the film Thelma on Nov. 10th, a story of a 93-year-old woman investigating the people who scammed her

Property Tax Relief Program Deadlines are Nearing - Need help?

Senior Freeze Deadline is Oct. 31

Anchor Deadline is Nov. 30

The official website for property tax relief programs: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml


 Sites for walk -in for help can be found here www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/contact-office.shtml


Or watch this presentation from New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well: https://youtu.be/d7Ni75zaUi4

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.

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