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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Age-Friendly NJ Alliance  Peer-to-Peer Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:On April 14 we brought together community leaders\, age-friendly advocates\, and local changemakers for an energizing in-person session focused on the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC)—a statewide community health initiative empowering local leaders to make their communities a better place to live\, work\, play and age. MWC provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles\, and has 400+ participating communities throughout New Jersey. \nSpeakers: \n\nKatie Bisaha\, Program Officer at the New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute\nGenaya Palmer\, MA\, LPC\, Director\, Suicide Prevention Services\,  Mental Health Association Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Inc\,\nShannon Lyons\, MS\, Age-Friendly Grants Program\nAlyssa DeSantis\, Princeton Health Department\n\n  \nSee the presenters’ slides: \nKatie Bisaha: \nAge Friendly Presentation \nAlyssa DeSantis: \nHealthy Aging MWC – Princeton – Alyssa DeSantis \nShannon Lyons: \nMayors wellness campaign AFNJ 4-14-26 \nGenaya Palmer: \nWellness In Action – The Collaborative Efforts of West Orange Senior Services & The Mental Health Association \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://agefriendlynj.org/event/spring-2026-age-friendly-nj-alliance-peer-to-peer-learning-event/
LOCATION:Fair Lawn Community Center\, 10-10 20th Street\, Fairlawn\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Resource & Referral Dots
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLet’s Fill the Knowledge Gap! \nThe 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. \nWHO should attend — to share info?\nBergen 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 \nEmail janet.sharma.44@gmail.com if you wish to briefly present your organization. \nWHO should attend — to listen\, learn and ask questions?\nService 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. \nPlease join us for this exciting\, interactive program! \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ecuahac?source_id=8c9c8ed4-64d1-49e6-bf98-65893c95657f&source_type=em&c=iNN5W6CHcwYXa3UDsG2aUnJcUE9692X-xX4XcrHoQZBKxY5jTYvX0Q== \n 
URL:https://agefriendlynj.org/event/connecting-the-resource-referral-dots/
LOCATION:Community Baptist Church of Englewood\, 224 1st Street\, Englewood\, New Jersey
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SUMMARY:NJ Age Friendly Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an In-Person Networking Event for Age Friendly Communities & Friends! \nCome 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 \nKeynote Speaker will be Samar Jha\, Government Affairs Director\, AARP Livable Communities followed by speed sharing on key AF domains: \n\nOutdoor Spaces & Buildings\nTransportation\nSocial Participation/Respect & Social Inclusion\nWork & Civic Engagement\nCommunication & Information\nADU\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAge-Friendly Community Leaders\, staff\, municipal liaisons\, & Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z9855rd
URL:https://agefriendlynj.org/event/nj-age-friendly-summit/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
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SUMMARY:Bergen Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on key findings from Bergen County’s 2026 Age Friendly Community Needs Assessment. \nDuring 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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://agefriendlynj.org/event/bergen-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:The Garfield VFW  340 Outwater Lane  Garfield\, NJ 07026\, 340 Outwater Lane Garfield\, Garfield\, NJ\, United States
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