Tenafly Mayor's Message November 3, 2023

Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update.

The Senior Center would like to thank everyone that attended their annual Pancake Breakfast this past Saturday. It was a very successful day filled with fun, delicious Pancakes and a great community. Thank you to Englewood IHOP and Englewood ShopRite for their very generous donations to help make this our most successful Pancake Breakfast yet.

Tenafly High School presents a magical performance of “A Midsummer Nights Dream” tonight, November 3rd and tomorrow the 4th at 7:30 PM in the High School Auditorium. Featuring a talented cast and crew of THS students who have dedicated their time and passion to bring this Shakespearean masterpiece to life. Tickets are available at www.thstheater.com

Community Playdate is back! Register now for sessions tomorrow, Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, December 2. Visit Parks & Recreation on the Borough website to register using Community Pass.

This Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 pm in the Library Art Gallery, join the Tenafly Library Friends to hear the beautiful sounds of the Metamorphic Winds Saxophone Quartet. Immediately after the concert, around 3:00 pm, the Friends will hold their annual Apple Cider Social. Drink some cider, eat delicious desserts and support your library!

The Senior Center and the Presbyterian Church are hosting a conference, Well-Being as We Age on Saturday, November 4 from 10am to 1pm at the Presbyterian Church. A panel of speakers will discuss how everyone can flourish in their senior years. No cost to attend.

Sign up today to join the Nature Center next weekend for planting with purpose, where our community comes together to make a lasting impact on the health of our forest preserve. With nearly 150 tree saplings we need your help to plant them. Learn more at tenaflynaturecenter.org/seasonal-programs/

Register now on Community Pass for the Teen Center’s Annual Friendsgiving Event on Friday, November 17th for grades 6th-10th. Visit www.tenaflynj.org under Parks & Recreation for more information.

Mommy/Daddy and Me group meets Saturdays, 9:30 am to 11am in the Church House, 55 Magnolia Ave. Coffee and chat for the parents and lots of fun toys for the kids. For age 5 and under, free of charge, all are welcome. For this Saturday, November 4th only, face painting by Miss Briana is back!

Tickets are still available for the Sunday, November 12 performance of “Love Loss and What I Wore” by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the book by Ilene Beckerman at the JCC’s Eric Brown Theater. Visit www.jccotp.org for tickets.

On November 16 at 11 AM at the JCC, you are encouraged to join in an important discussion about the rise of antisemitism in America, and how everyone can work together to stem the tide. Visit www.jccotp.org for event details and registration.

Please enjoy your weekend.

Mark Zinna
Mayor