🌱 Why AARP just ranked Bergenfield among America’s best midsize communities
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In today's newsletter:
- Why AARP just ranked Bergenfield among America’s best midsize communities
Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
- Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 47 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4 Bergen County Towns Make AARP Lists Of Best Places To Live (patch.com) — Bergenfield has been ranked 11th among midsize communities nationwide on AARP’s new list of best places to live for older adults, highlighting its appeal for residents 50 and over. The ranking reflects factors like housing options, walkability, safety, and access to jobs, shops, and transportation, with several other Bergen County communities also scoring highly. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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"Shorte List" Book Event & Author Talk
Bergenfield Public Library , Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level) , Bergenfield
6:00 pm -
Storm Large
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) , One SOPAC Way , South Orange Village
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Music & Movement
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
10:00 am -
Storytime - Registration Required
Old Tappan Free Public Library Old Tappan - Community Room, Old Tappan Public Library
10:00 am -
Storytime with Miss Emily
Children's Room Lodi -
11:00 am -
Revolution Dance Academy @ the library, ages 3 to 6
Tenafly Public Library , Children's Room , Tenafly
11:00 am -
(YA) Teen Tuesday: Half Day Free For All
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
1:30 pm -
Christmas Lights of New York City: An Illustrated Presentation
Englewood Public Library , Englewood - MacKay Room , Englewood
3:00 pm -
Teen Lounge, ages 11-15
Tenafly Public Library , Tenafly - Teen Space , Tenafly
3:00 pm -
Barks & Books: Read with RJ
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
3:30 pm -
Tuesday Math Club for grades 1 - 5. 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:45 pm -
Closter Arts Club Grades 1 & up
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
3:50 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Tenafly
- Imprisoned Ex-NJ Cop, Who Killed Husband, Will Get Bigger Pension Payout, Judge Rules (patch.com)
- Tenafly tri-op defeats West Windor-Plainsboro - Boys ice hockey recap (nj.com)
Teaneck
- Teaneck declares snow emergency as storm hits North Jersey (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- NJ Jewish community ushers in Hanukkah with grief amid Sydney attack (northjersey.com)
- Top 5 @FDUWhatsNew Highlights 2025 (fdu.edu)
Hackensack
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-- The Patch AM Team
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