Senior Programs
If you need assistance regarding North Bergen’s senior transportation/services, please call 201-392-2157.
We offer a variety of senior citizen activities, programs and services for the seniors in our community. They include the following:
- Free Movie Program: We have two free movie showings on a monthly basis with free transportation provided by the Township of North Bergen. They are on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Regal Movie Theater in Secaucus. Any inquiries please call 201-392-2157.
- Free Daily Shopping Trips: We have free daily shopping trips Monday through Friday. There are designated pick-up stops throughout the Township of North Bergen. We go shopping to a variety of local supermarkets in town - Acme, Shop-Rite, Columbia Park. Any inquiries please call 201-392-2157.
Senior Buildings Shopping Schedule
Uptown Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday:
- 8:45 a.m. – ShopRite
- 12:30 p.m. – Acme
Downtown Tuesday:
- 8:45 a.m. – Walmart
- 12:30 p.m. – Walmart
Downtown Friday:
- 9 a.m. Indian supermarket in Journal Square
- 12:30 p.m. ShopRite
Free Mall Shopping Trips: We offer free mall shopping trips every month. We go shopping to a variety of malls in our area including Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth, Garden State Mall in Paramus, The American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, and Newport Mall in Jersey City. Any inquiries please call 201-392-2157.
- Free Medical Transportation: We offer free daily medical transportation Monday through Friday. We service all hospitals, medical facilities, and private doctors within our region. We require advance notice of 7-10 business days. Any inquiries please call 201-392-2157.
- Free Annual Senior Picnic: The Mayor’s free annual senior picnic is held in early September. This event is well attended and averages between 600 and 800 seniors every year. We have over 50 volunteers that participate as working staff on that day, so the seniors can eat, drink, dance and enjoy their special day.
- Free Summer Trips: We offer free day trips to a few Jersey Shore points throughout the summer. The shore points include Asbury Park, Belmar, and Seaside Heights.
- Luncheon Program: We have luncheons at a variety of local restaurants in our area on the third Wednesday of each month. We usually get a discounted group price from these establishments. We also provide free transportation to all of these different restaurants.
- Senior Center: We have a Senior Center located at 1441 45th Street. Many senior activities take place at this location throughout the year. Free transportation is available. To be put on the list for pickup, call 201-866-8791. Supervisor: Ana Maria Castello.
- Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels services are administered and distributed from two locations within the township: The Senior Center at 1441 45th Street and Cullum Building at 6299 Grand Ave. Call 201-866-1113 to sign up. For more info call 201-866-8791.
- Bingo: Bingo is held every Monday except on holidays and on the second and last Wednesday of every month, with birthday bingo on the first Friday of each month, at our Senior Center at 1441 45th Street, North Bergen. Any inquiries please call 201-866-8791.
- Casino Trips: We offer trips on weekdays to different area casinos including Resorts World Newburgh, Catskills, and Empire City & Yonkers Race Track.
- Yankee Baseball Games: We go to New York Yankees baseball games in the Bronx. The tickets are discounted at $10 and we provide free transportation.
- Special Events: We have many different special events for the senior community throughout the calendar year. They consist of concerts, day trips, farmers markets, outdoor movies, flea markets, and many more special events.
- Free Exercise Classes: We offer tai chi and chi kung, chair yoga, chair aerobics, and chair Zumba classes with a professional instructor and various other exercise programs at our 45th Street Senior Center. Check the monthly calendar on the town website for schedules. Any inquiries please call 201-866-8791.
- Karaoke: We offer free karaoke for seniors once a month.
Questions? Visit The North Bergen Help Desk