🌱 Which new 2026 wellness programs are coming to the Clifton Senior Center?

Good day Clifton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which new 2026 wellness programs are coming to the Clifton Senior Center?
• How did Clifton’s co-op hockey squad fare at the Ice Vault Classic?
• Were you on Lexington Avenue during this attempted car theft?

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Buffet & Open Bar at Shannon Rose Clifton and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy with morning flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 30, low: 24.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Power of One Announces 2026 Community Wellness and Support Programs in Clifton (thecliftontimes.com) — Clifton seniors and residents can tap into a full slate of 2026 wellness, fitness, social, and support programs hosted at the Clifton Senior Center and nearby sites. Offerings include Zumba, walking groups, tech help, social dances, and free grief support, with low-cost memberships for indoor classes. Registration details and specific 2026 dates are already set.
   

2. No. 10 Ridgewood wins as ranked teams fall at Ice Vault Classic - Boys Ice Hockey Photos (nj.com subscription) — Clifton’s co-op boys ice hockey team, Clifton-Passaic Valley-Cedar Grove, fell 5-1 to Wayne Hills-Wayne Valley at the Ice Vault Classic in Wayne, despite a power-play goal from Ryan Montana. The tournament also saw Ridgewood and KJS United notch big wins over ranked opponents, highlighting strong North Jersey competition Clifton will keep facing this season.
   

3. A Frightening Confrontation On Lexington; Police Seek Information (thecliftontimes.com) — A man visiting a Lexington Avenue business in Clifton confronted suspects who appeared to be trying to steal his BMW, only to have one point a handgun at him before they fled in another car. Clifton police are still investigating the December 26 incident and are asking anyone with information to call their detectives. The victim was not injured, but the suspects remain at large.
   

4. What's open on New Year's Eve 2025? UPS, Costco, banks, mail delivery, stock markets, restaurants, more (nj.com subscription) — If you’re planning New Year’s Eve 2025 in Clifton, ShopRite Wines & Spirits on Paulison Avenue will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The guide also details which major stores, liquor shops, transit services, banks, and markets across New Jersey will be operating with regular or reduced hours that day so you can time errands and celebrations.
   

📸 Around Clifton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clifton

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Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Buffet & Open Bar at Shannon Rose Clifton
  The Shannon Rose , 98 Kingsland Rd , Clifton
  9:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Schools Closed, Holiday Recess
  Kindergarten Center , 109 Sylvan St , Rutherford

Monday January 5

• Schools Reopen
  Kindergarten Center , 109 Sylvan St , Rutherford
• Public Library Visit-Mrs. Parkinson
  Kindergarten Center , 109 Sylvan St , Rutherford
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• City Council Meeting
  Clifton, NJ Calendar , 900 Clifton Avenue , Clifton
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Clifton, NJ Calendar , 900 Clifton Avenue , Clifton
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Curriculum Night
  Rutherford High School , 56 Elliott Place , Rutherford
  7:00 pm
• Curriculum Night at RHS
  Union School , 359 Union Ave , Rutherford
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Board of Education Meeting
  Wallington JR/SR High School , 234 Main Ave , Wallington
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Schools Closed, Holiday Recess
  Kindergarten Center , 109 Sylvan St , Rutherford
• Play with Blocks
  Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
  9:00 am
• KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Elizabeth
  AMC Jersey Gardens 20 , 651 Kapkowski Rd , Elizabeth
  12:00 pm
• Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5
  Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
  3:15 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

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