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November 2022

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Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Join us as we play Deal or No Deal. Contestants will select a case containing a mystery cash amount, then - after being asked to narrow the field of cases by a certain number at various intervals - decide whether to take a cash buyout offered by an unseen "banker" ("Deal") or reject the offer and continue eliminating cases.

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Monday, November 14, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is rolled, looped, curled, twisted, and otherwise manipulated to create shapes that make up designs to decorate greetings cards, pictures, boxes, eggs, and to make models, jewelry, mobiles, etc.

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Does opening your medicine cabinet feel like a game of Tetris? It might be time to clear some of those pieces. Learn about Deterra, an easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of your expired or unused medications taking up space in your cabinet.

*$25 gift card for Bergen and Passaic Older Adults*

Effective stress management helps you break the hold stress has on your life, so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun—and the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. Join us as we learn skills and about resources to help us positively respond to stress.

Friday, November 18, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Shame has never saved anyone! Recovery from substance use disorder is ALWAYS possible- but the stigma surrounding the disease is a major barrier to those who are struggling. The words we use matter. End the stigma and spread hope!

There will also be a $25 raffle for Bergen and Passaic county residents.

Monday, November 21, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Join us for treats and sweets as we share our gratitude and play a game. Remembering the good things that have happened to you in the past, whether it is an event, a person, a good thought you had. Gratitude also implies a feeling of joy.

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Monday, November 28, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Healthy eating is important at every age – and can be done on a budget. Join us to find tips for eating healthy on a budget and saving money when food shopping.

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Bergen County Older Adults....Put Life Back Into Your Life.

Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 18 yrs) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.

Join a free 2 hour Bergen County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Brought to you by The Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership and The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm

Looking for some competition, laughter, and bonding. Come gather and socialize with friends and strangers alike for Bingo.

 

Looking for more things to do? Check out the Senior Resource Group of NJ for more programs for seniors across NJ!