Age-Friendly Englewood fights social isolation
Age-Friendly
Englewood is develop-
ing a number of initia-
tives to identify and
assist older adults who
are isolated in their
homes. Organizations
and individuals eager
to help are putting
PHOTO/CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
their minds and
Educating youths on the needs of their elderly neighbors is a main focus of
their skills together
Age-Friendly Englewood’s social isolation initiatives.
to develop and
“implement strategies.
ers of meals on wheels, will soon be distribut-
Here’s what is being done in Englewood to
ing a flyer with deliveries to encourage those
counteract the negative effects of social isola-
who are isolated to sign up for “Good Morning
tion:
Englewood.”
n The Fire Department offers “Good Morn-
n The Southeast Senior Center for Indepen-
ing Englewood,” a program in which fire offi-
dent Living (SESCIL) is developing a program
cers will call individuals every morning to find
to bring those who are isolated into the center
out how they are doing. If they don’t answer
for a meal and fun activities. Tenafly has a
after a couple of tries, they will send an officer
“buddy” program to match those who are iso-
to the home to check on the individual. If the
lated with an active participant.
individual needs assistance, they will take
n We are hoping to work with students
appropriate steps to link them with medical or
and youth groups – at religious organizations,
social services. However, the Fire Department
Scout troops, etc. – to become more aware of
only knows to call those who have signed up.
the needs of their elderly neighbors and to
If you know someone who is alone and lives in
visit them, help with recycling, and with other
Englewood, and who would appreciate a daily
tasks.
call, please sign up! Call Lt. Shawn Brown at
n We did a workshop with DMHS students
the Englewood Fire Department, 201-568-6304.
in the Summer Internship Program to help
n Buckley’s Drugstore and other stores that
them appreciate some of the differences that
deliver medications locally, as well as provid-
happen to people as they age.
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Writers Group
Thursday, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.,
Meeting Room 2
Here is a place for writers to read their
work and encourage each other.
SESCIL Book Group
Thursdays, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 1
p.m., Southeast Senior Center, 228 Grand Ave.
A collaboration between the Englewood
Public Library and the SESCIL Senior
Center. For the title of each monthly book,
call the Reference Dept. at 201-568-2215,
x227, or visit englewoodlibrary.org.
Reiki Wellness Circle
Thursday, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 7
p.m., Meeting Room 2
Reiki practitioner Carolyn Wilson of
Englewood presides.
7th Annual Summer Jazz Series:
All events: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Front Plaza
Calvin Hill: June 20
Kamau Adilifu Quartet, “One For Sonny:” June 27
Darryl Yokley Quartet: July 4
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MYENGLEWOOD
Frank Noviello: July 11
Vince Ector Group: July 18
Bill Saxton: July 25
Lines of Reason Jazz Quartet: Aug. 1
Sharp Radway: Aug. 8
The Road to the NFL with
Juwann Winfree
ENGLEWOOD
EVERY FRIDAY, JUNE 7 THRU OCTOBER 25
11:00AM TO 6:00PM • DEPOT SQUARE PARK
(Corner of North Van Brunt Street and Demarest Avenue)
FREE PARKING at Veterans Park Lot
Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs, Eggs, Honey,
Flowers, Soaps, Empanadas,
Imported Italian Olive Oil & so much more!
For more
information call
201-871-6645
Preventing mosquitos
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Use this checklist to help you find and elimi-
nate all the places that mosquitoes breed.
BUCKETS AND FLOWER POTS
Problem: Buckets and flower pots are the most
common mosquito habitats found at homes.
Solution: Drain excess flower pot water and
turn buckets over.
GARBAGE CANS AND RECYCLING BINS
Problem: Garbage cans, recycling bins, and
recycled containers can hold water.
Solution: Drill drainage holes in the bottoms of
garbage cans and bins, keep covered and dispose
of recycling weekly.
TARPS, PLASTIC BAGS AND SHEETS
Problem: When tarps are not fitted tightly,
multiple pockets form and collect water.
Solution: Keep tarps tight and refit them if
water collects.
Space Race
Wednesday, July 10, 7 p.m., Mackay Room
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Apollo 11 Moon landing, author and pho-
tographer Kevin Woyce presents a pro-
gram packed with historic photographs
and vintage concept art.
Sunday, June 23, 2-3 p.m., Main Floor
Please join us as Denver Broncos recent
draft pick from Englewood, Juwann
Winfree, makes an appearance at the
Englewood Library to discuss his path
to the NFL, including his time at Dwight
Morrow High School. Women’s Diversity Book Group
25th Annual Summer Film
Series: Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and
Music
All viewings are 7 p.m., Mackay Room
Bohemian Rhapsody: Tuesday, July 2
BlacKKKlansman: Tuesday, July 9
Crazy Rich Asians: Tuesday, July 16
Sorry to Bother You: Tuesday, July 23
A Night at the Opera: Tuesday, July 30
Mary Poppins Returns: Tuesday, August 6
Can You Ever Forgive Me?: Tuesday, August 13
Night School: Tuesday, August 20
Aquaman: Tuesday, August 27 Wednesday, August 14, 7:30 p.m., Mackay Room
On this 50th anniversary of Woodstock,
the Programming Department presents a
PowerPoint talk of music slides.
Tuesday, July 23, Aug. 27, 6 p.m., Reference Office
Explores diversity themes, including
African-American history, women’s his-
tory, Asian-Pacific Islander, Latina and
Native American heritage, LGBT issues.
In Stitches
Sunday, Sept. 8 and 15, 1:30 p.m.
Knitting and crocheting group is for
beginners and experts alike.