Older Americans Month Showcase

Older Americans Month is a national initiative of the Administration for Community Living to promote dignity and financial security for older adults.

Age-Friendly North Jersey (AFNJ) is an alliance of leaders strengthening communities for all ages. AFNJ communities celebrated in May 2023 in a variety of ways. This newsletter showcases some of their work, including social events, arts and educational programs, and other celebrations.

Click below to read more about Older Americans Month celebrations pictured below.

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Social Events

6 older adults pose in front of an ice cream truck

Ice Cream Social in

Fair Lawn

A room full of older people sit facing the front. Most are smiling and clapping.

Mother's Day Social in Livingston

A grou pof older adults stands in a park in front of a pond.

West Orange, Montclair, South Orange, and Maplewood kicked off their Three-Part "Walk My Way" series

A group of about 20 people of various ages and races are walking on a sidewalk. They are wearing bright yellow safety voices.

Intergenerational Safety Talk and Walk in Elizabeth

5 older women sit around a table with McDonalds cups and plates with breakfast food. They are sitting in front of a pond and there are other tables with people sitting around them in the background.

Older Adults Breakfast in Ridgewood

Educational Programs

6 older adults sit around a table. They are paying attention to a person with a laptop.

Older Adult Fraud Prevention Workshop in Garfield

Adult Wellness Fair in Maplewood

Arts Programs

Slideshow of Age-Friendly Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Library's Photo Exhibit

Age-Friendly Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Library hosted a Photo Exhibit (click the image for a slideshow)

Young people draw on a sidewalk with chalk. Designs are mostly colorful flowers.

Intergenerational program in West Orange with the Arts Council and West Orange High School

Celebrations

Open House at the Cliffside Park Senior Activity Center in Bergen County

6 caucasian people stand on a podium. One is holding a certificate. Behind them is a dais American flag and city crest.

Fair Lawn Receives a Proclamation from the Mayor and Council in Celebration of Older Americans Month

Two people hold a sign that says starry night senior prom. Their heads are in the head sized holes in the sign. The sign is decorated with a night sky.

Intergenerational Senior Prom in Somerset County

We are inspired by the passion, creativity, and commitment to improving communities for thriving as we age, and to advocate for a future where aging is celebrated. We can't wait to see what's in store for the years to come!