Old Bridge, NJ created the Silver Linings virtual senior center for older residents during COVID-19

Old Bridge, NJ virtual COVID-19 senior center

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The Old Bridge Township Parks and Recreation Department partnered with the Silver Linings Senior Center to create a virtual community on Facebook for older adult residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Silver Linings virtual senior center enabled over 300 older adult residents to safely remain connected during the COVID-19 pandemic through exercise videos, online classes, daily activities, webinars, etc.

Parks and Recreation Social Media Digital Services Senior Services Outbreak / COVID

Old Bridge, NJ

Township in New Jersey

United States

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Silver Linings | Old Bridge Township

Middlesex County, NJ

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'Virtual' senior center allowed seniors to stay connected during pandemic in Old Bridge; Silver Linings recognized for social media efforts - centraljersey.com

OLD BRIDGE – A “virtual” senior center during the coronavirus pandemic enabled the township to stay connected to over 300 members of the Silver Linings at Old Bridge with daily posts, activities, and live classes. “The concept of a ‘senior center without walls’ is new in the aging world,” Mayor Owen Henry said. Anahita Feltz, […]

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The Silver Lining Virtual Senior Center received the Agency Showcase Award from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association for its social media campaign.

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