Senior Citizens
Ho-Ho-Kus Seniors will be meeting on Tuesday May 26th at 1 PM in the Education Building of the Hermitage. Jim Wight will present a program on the history of the Franklin Turnpike. This will be a talk and slide program. William Franklin was the last Royalist Governor of New Jersey and Judge John Fell of Allendale led the opposition to British during the American Revolution. Mr. Wright is a noted bird watcher and author of several books including his latest about the: "Peregrine Falcon” but is taking time for a history program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA.
Residents 55 and over are welcome to attend.
RIDE CONNECT PROGRAM
The Ride Connect Program is a great way for those living in Bergen County who need reliable transportation options. It provides a safe and efficient way for individuals with disabilities, seniors, veterans and social assistance recipients to get around the county without having to worry about transportation issues. Enjoy one-stop travel planning and access to various transportation options for senior centers, medical visits, shopping, and more. The Mobility Manager ensures you find the most accessible, reliable, and affordable rides. Discover County shuttles, local buses, EZ Ride, NJ Transit, AccessLink (if eligible), and more.
To request this free service, call:
Bergen County Division of Community Transportation
Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
(201) 368-5955
HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS - MEALS ON WHEELS
Do you, or someone you know, live independently but need help obtaining healthy daily meals?
Community Meals Inc. (CMI) is a private non-profit meals on wheels organization based out of Glen Rock. For nearly 55 years, our goal has been to deliver nutritious meals to individuals in our community who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. We deliver to seniors in Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Ridgewood, Waldwick and parts of Saddle River. The food is prepared by The Valley Hospital and then packaged and delivered by our dedicated volunteers. Each mid-day delivery consists of one hot meal and/or one cold meal and the cost is low.
To register, you or a caregiver can call the Community Meals office at 201-447-8295 and we take all registration information over the phone. There is no need for a formal referral for our service and no wait list. Please give us a call or visit communitymealsonwheels.org to find out more information. We rely exclusively on generous donations from our community to subsidize those in financial need and to ensure continued delivery of nutritious meals to our
Also, should any Ho-Ho-Kus senior citizen need minor assistance in or around the home, contact the Boy Scouts for help:
Robert Barone 201-444-9067 (home); 201-248-4941 (cell)
Additional senior services can be found using the following links:
Bergen County Senior Services
Bergen County Senior Citizens Coordinating Council, Inc.