What an informative and exciting evening it was at the Glen Rock Borough Hall on Tuesday, May 3rd and an equally exhilarating event at the luncheon on Tuesday, June 14th!
A group of residents invited all Glen Rockers to explore a neighbor for neighbor movement that allows seniors to each session to maintain a vibrant quality of life as they live longer. Thirty residents came out for each event to hear about and share their input on the concept of a neighborhood network for those choosing to age at home in Glen Rock called the Glen Rock Neighborhood Network.
Residents Donna Feigenbaum and Teresa Gilbreath lead the event describing a network that gives seniors easier access to information on senior resources as well as finds ways to fill gaps in existing services.
Kathy McCann attended the event and said, "The Village concept provides me with the hope and confidence to face the challenge of advancing senior years. It’s a well-designed, community-based idea…"
This network concept is part of a Village Movement in over 360 US communities composing the Village-to-Village Network. North Jersey Villages, representing this movement in the Bergen County area, sponsored two events, and will be sponsoring a third information session in the near future.
If you are interested, please visit https://forms.gle/RyHRYQ6pG9VDNsuN9 or call Donna Feigenbaum 201-575-0816.
To view a video of the May 3rd event visit: GR Neighborhood Network: The Concept
Questions? Contact Donna Feigenbaum 201-575-0816 or visit northjerseyvillages.org.
YouTube: How Can A “Village” Help? Is now available This video is about the “Village” movement and the NJV HUB Village for Bergen County residents age 60+ choosing to age at home.
YouTube: All previously recorded programs can be found on the NJV YouTube channel.
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Open to residents age 60 and over, the NJV HUB Village can provide this neighborly support and a social network for those who choose to age in their homes in Bergen County. Join us…
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