🌱 Why AARP says Lodi is a standout place for older residents

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• Why AARP says Lodi is a standout place for older residents

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
• Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 towns, 3 counties called best for older New Jerseyans by AARP (nj1015.com) — Lodi has been singled out by AARP as one of the nation’s most livable mid-sized communities for older residents, ranking 14th among U.S. towns with 25,000 to 99,999 people. The list highlights strong walkability, access to services, and overall livability, with nearby Bergenfield, Union City, Hoboken, and several Bergen County communities also scoring highly.
   

📸 Around Lodi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lodi

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• 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

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• ESL Conversation Class
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library , Hackensack - Meeting Room , Hackensack
  10:30 am
• Adult Craft - Felted Embroidery Hoop
  Lodi Memorial Library , Lodi - Upstairs , Lodi
  1:30 pm
• (R) Hackensack Creates...Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library , Hackensack - Gallery Space, Hackensack - Meeting Room , Hackensack
  2:00 pm
• Lodi Game Club
  Lodi Memorial Library , Lodi - Children's Room , Lodi
  3:00 pm
• Gaming Club
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library , Hackensack - Auditorium , Hackensack
  3:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Baby Lap Time
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library , Hackensack - Children's Room , Hackensack
  10:00 am
• Open Mic Night
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bilingual Story Time
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Music & Movement
  Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
  10:00 am
• Storytime with Miss Emily
  Children's Room Lodi -
  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,
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lodi. Apply here.
• Hackensack Meridian Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist, Oral Surgery - Physician Practice in Hackensack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lodi here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Hasbrouck Heights Approves Two Fast Food Eateries and a Retail Shop for the Sombrero Site (tapinto.net)
• HS Wrestling: Hasbrouck Heights Captures Garfield Tournament (tapinto.net)

Garfield

• NJ Lottery Player Wins Powerball Prize With Ticket Bought In Bergen County (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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