Latest Past Events

Bergen Roundtable

The Garfield VFW 340 Outwater Lane Garfield, NJ 07026 340 Outwater Lane Garfield, Garfield

Join us for a presentation on key findings from Bergen County's 2026 Age Friendly Community Needs Assessment. During the assessment period earlier this year, the County conducted multiple focus group sessions, interviewed key community stakeholders, and gathered over 1,200 survey responses from older adults. We look forward to sharing these results with the Age Friendly community and discussing possible solutions to some of the issues facing older adults today. Please join us for this exciting, informative and interactive program. This is your chance to be part of the conversation about potential solutions to critical issues facing older adults in Bergen County.

NJ Age Friendly Summit

Join Us for an In-Person Networking Event for Age Friendly Communities & Friends! Come with your current concerns, challenges and solutions in the age-friendly journey and leave with actionable plans for moving your age-friendly efforts forward, plus a chance to connect with AARP New Jersey Keynote Speaker will be Samar Jha, Government Affairs Director, AARP Livable Communities followed by speed sharing on key AF domains: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings Transportation Social Participation/Respect & Social Inclusion Work & Civic Engagement Communication & Information ADU Who Should Attend? Age-Friendly Community Leaders, staff, municipal liaisons, & Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z9855rd

Connecting the Resource & Referral Dots

Community Baptist Church of Englewood 224 1st Street, Englewood

One of the more pressing problems for older adults and others is not knowing where to go for the help they need. Many turn to their health care providers or to town officials, who also may not be aware of the many programs, benefits and resources available to their residents. Let's Fill the Knowledge Gap! The meeting will open with brief presentations by providers of services about the programs and services they offer. This will be followed by networking and exchanging contact information and resources. WHO should attend -- to share info? Bergen County-area organizations and agencies that provide direct care and services, transportation, housing supports, social programs or other supports to older adults and individuals with disabilities Email janet.sharma.44@gmail.com if you wish to briefly present your organization. WHO should attend -- to listen, learn and ask questions? Service providers, social workers, senior center directors, health care/public health providers, discharge planners, librarians, recreation department leaders, municipal clerks and other town leaders who serve as “navigators” to their local residents. Please join us for this exciting, interactive program! Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ecuahac?source_id=8c9c8ed4-64d1-49e6-bf98-65893c95657f&source_type=em&c=iNN5W6CHcwYXa3UDsG2aUnJcUE9692X-xX4XcrHoQZBKxY5jTYvX0Q==