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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Get Connected Lunch
Presentation by the Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources
Wednesdays, Oct. 8-22
11 am to 1 pm
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Understanding Alzheimer's Family Support Groups
Led by Linda Devonish-Mills
Monday, Oct. 13
6 to 7:30 pm
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Intergenerational program
with HS students discussing civic issues
Thursday, Oct. 16
4 to 6 pm
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Redefining Retirement Information Session
An info session to learn about volunteer opportunities available to retirees, both in-person and virtual
Monday, Oct. 20
1 to 2 pm
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Cancer Prevention Education
The Latest in the Community Health Series from our partners at Holy Name
Thursday, Oct. 23
11 am to 12 pm
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Sweets & Sonnets
A delightful evening featuring health conscious sweet treats and a poetry reading
Wednesday, Oct. 29
6 to 7 pm
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Eating Your Way to Health
A lively nutrition presentation on making healthy food choices with a clinical dietition
Thursday, Oct. 30
12 to 3 pm
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On the Road to Financial Secure Retirement
*virtual event* Join Secure Futures and WISER Institute to navigate and manage financial decisions
Thursday, Oct. 21
6 pm
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Life Hacks Series
*not in community room* A four-part series we're co-sponsoring with Temple Emeth in their Social Hall. Lunch is included, cost applies
Wednesday, Oct. 22
1:30 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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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
| | | Have You Heard of NJ ABLE?
These tax-advantaged savings accounts assist individuals with disabilities to save funds to supplement benefits provided to them through Medicaid, SSI and other sources. Click flier to learn more
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Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day
Looking for some way to mark this occasion? Check out one of the books, films, TV shows or other media recommended in the #FliptheScriptonAging challenge we held in May.
Click here for the full list
| | | Bergen County Residents with Dementia Friendly Encouraged to Participate in Cafe Program, Survey | | |
Dementia Friendly Memory Cafe
Tuesday, Oct. 21
5 to 7 pm
The Kaleidoscope
Abundant Life Reformed Church
475 Lafayette Avenue
Wyckoff
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Dementia Survey
This information will be used to enhance community resources and design programs for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Click here to take the survey
| | From choosing a Medicare plan to lowering property tax and utility bills, October is a month for examining money-saving options | | |
New Jersey Property Tax Relief Programs
Filing Deadline is coming up on October 31.
All three programs - ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and STAY NJ can be applied for under one application.
For more details,
click here
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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
Starts Oct. 15
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 October
Click Fliers for Details
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Open Stage at the Puffin
Sunday, Oct. 19,
4 pm
20 Puffin Way
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Teaneck Poet Laureate
Poetry Contest
Deadline for Entries is Oct. 15,
Email them to Poetry@teanecknj.gov
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Teaneck Farmer's Market
Thursdays, 12 to 6 pm
thru October
Garrison Avenue & Beverly Road
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Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Sunday Oct. 19
1 pm
Phelps Park
East Side of River Road, across from FDU
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Teaneck Flu Vaccination Program
Oct. 22 & Oct. 23
10 am to 2 pm
Rodda Center 2nd Floor
250 Colonial Court
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Mark Your Calendars for these Big November Happenings!
Teaneck Library Reopening
Teaneck International Film Festival 2025
| | Newly renovated Teaneck Public Library Reopens Nov. 2 | | |
Ticket Sales Now Open
Festival Runs Nov. 6-13
For Previews, Details: teaneckfilmfestival.org
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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 | | | | |
