Senior Birthdays
2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 396 Manila Avenue

Election Day-Community Room Closed
2025-12-02 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room

Healthy Holiday Eating / Alimentación Saludable en las Fiestas
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the season while learning how to enjoy the holidays in a healthier way! Join us for Healthy Holiday Eating, featuring free blood pressure and glucose screenings with RWJBarnabas Health. Get practical tips on mindful eating, portion control, and recipes to keep your celebrations delicious and balanced.
📅 December 3, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
¡Celebre la temporada aprendiendo cómo disfrutar de las fiestas de una manera más saludable! Únase a nosotros para Alimentación Saludable en las Fiestas, con chequeos gratuitos de presión arterial y glucosa de RWJBarnabas Health. Reciba consejos prácticos sobre alimentación consciente, control de porciones y recetas para mantener sus celebraciones deliciosas y equilibradas.

Activity Sheets
2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-29 15:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Activity Sheets- Variety of puzzles engage different parts of your brain

Shopping Trip
2025-12-05 09:30 - 14:00 | 651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
Welcome to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores all under one roof! Shop for amazing values at the best brand outlets including Michael Kors, Coach, kate spade new york, True Religion, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, PUMA, Victoria’s Secret and UGG.

Afternoon Bingo
2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Join us for a fun Bingo Day with prizes, friends, and refreshments!

Villa Community Monthly Tenant Meeting/ Reunion de residentes de Villa Borinquen
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | 396 Manila Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Reunión para los residentes de Villa Borinquen. Estas reuniones ofrecen actualizaciones importantes, un espacio para preguntas y preocupaciones, y fortalecen la comunicación entre la administración y los inquilinos.
Villa Management
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Monthly Meeting for the residents of Villa Borinquen. These meetings provide tenants with important updates, allow space for questions and concerns, and strengthen communication between management and residents.
Villa Management

Zumba Gold Merengue
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Zumba cardio workout will give you your required 30 minutes of aerobic exercise and boost your mood in the process.

Christmas Tree Lighting / Encendido del Árbol de Navidad
2025-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 | 396 Manila Ave, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Come join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Villa Borinquen
Bring the family to enjoy an evening filled with holiday spirit as we welcome Santa and light our community Christmas tree. Celebrate the season with your neighbors and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas.
Únase a nosotros para nuestro Encendido del Árbol de Navidad en Villa Borinquen.
Traiga a toda la familia para disfrutar de una tarde llena de espíritu navideño mientras damos la bienvenida a Santa y encendemos el árbol de nuestra comunidad. Celebre la temporada con sus vecinos y disfrute de las luces y el ambiente festivo.

Afternoon Movie
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 15:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room

¡Música Navideña en Villa/ Holiday Music at Villa con Segunda Quimbamba
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00
Holiday Music at Villa 🎄🎶
Juan Cartagena & Segunda Quimbamba Bring Christmas Cheer
Segunda Quimbamba, led by Juan Cartagena, will bring the joy of parranda traditional Puerto Rican Christmas music, to our community.
📍 New Location: 2nd Street Park
📅 Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
Come enjoy festive rhythms, community spirit, and holiday cheer!
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🎶🎄 ¡Música Navideña en Villa 🎄🎶
¡Juan Cartagena y Segunda Quimbamba traen alegría navideña!
Segunda Quimbamba, dirigido por Juan Cartagena, se presentará para compartir la alegría de la parranda música navideña tradicional puertorriqueña—con nuestra comunidad.
¡Ven a disfrutar de ritmos festivos, espíritu comunitario y alegría navideña!

Healthy Holiday Eating / Alimentación Saludable para las Fiestas
2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Join us for a festive and educational afternoon focused on preparing healthy holiday dishes inspired by Spanish and Latino cuisine! Learn how to make traditional recipes with a healthy twist during a live culinary demonstration.
In addition, Jersey City Medical Center/RWJ will provide free blood pressure and glucose screenings to support your health this season.
390 Manila Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
📅 Date / Fecha:
Monday, December 15, 2025 / Lunes, 15 de diciembre de 2025
🕑 Time / Hora: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💉 Additional Services / Servicios Adicionales: Health Screenings by JCMC/RWJ
¡Únase a nosotros para una tarde festiva y educativa!
Aprenda a preparar platos navideños saludables inspirados en la cocina española y latina con una demostración culinaria en vivo. Además, Jersey City Medical Center/RWJ ofrecerá exámenes gratuitos de presión arterial y glucosa para apoyar su bienestar durante las fiestas.

Holiday Coquito Workshop / Taller de Coquito Navideño
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Join us for a festive Holiday Coquito Workshop hosted by PACO Agency! Learn how to make the classic Puerto Rican holiday beverage in a fun and friendly class. All participants will receive a special GOYA gift.
Limited space — RSVP is required.
¡Acompáñanos en nuestro Taller de Coquito Navideño organizado por PACO Agency! Aprende a preparar la tradicional bebida puertorriqueña de la temporada en un ambiente divertido y acogedor. Todos los participantes recibirán un regalo especial de GOYA.
Cupo limitado — se requiere RSVP.

Game Day
2025-12-16 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Senior Game Day- Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of games. Games that will be included are chess, Jenga, cards, dominos, etc.

Ornament Decorating
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come enjoy the afternoon by creating your own Christmas ornament to decorate your tree.

Panache Art Studio
2025-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Our on-site workshop is a 1.5–2 hour guided painting session designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and social engagement.

Cookie Decorating
2025-12-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Learn how to make fall themed sugar cookies including, wreaths, Santa Claus etc.

Office Closed
2025-12-25 09:00 - 2025-12-26 16:00 | 396 Manila Avenue
Christmas office closed

Afternoon Movie
2025-12-26 15:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Movie feature will be THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR. She was no stranger to police, routinely calling 911 on kids playing nearby. An American tragedy unfolds through bodycam and interrogation room footage.

New Year Karaoke Lunch Countdown
2025-12-31 11:00 - 13:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Join us as we ring in the New Year together with music, food, and fun! It’s a karaoke lunch party and take part in a special New Year countdown celebration.
📅 Wednesday, December 31
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Villa Community Room
¡Acompáñenos a despedir el año con música, comida y alegría! una fiesta de karaoke para celebrar el año nuevo juntos.

Office Closed- Happy New Year
2026-01-01

Three Kings Celebration / Celebración Anual de los Tres Reyes
2026-01-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Bethune Center, 140 MLK Drive, Jersey City
Free Transportation 12:45 AM Pick up / Return at 3:45PM
Join PACO for our annual Three Kings Celebration, a beloved community tradition for families and children. The event will include music, food, raffles, and activities for kids. Gifts will be provided for children, and registration is required.
Attention Villa Residents:
Free transportation will be provided to the Bethune Life Center.
Registration is required in advance at the PACO office.
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Bethune Life Center
140 MLK Drive, Jersey City
Acompaños a nuestra Celebración de los Tres Reyes, un evento familiar para niños y la comunidad. Habrá música, comida, rifas y actividades para niños. Se entregarán regalos a los niños. Registro requerido para los niños.
Atención Residentes de Villa:
Se ofrecerá transportación gratuita al Centro Bethune.
Es necesario registrarse con anticipación en la oficina de PACO.

Wishes Mural
2026-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Wishes mural arts and crafts event. Participants will write their wishes for the new year and place on a mural.

Coffee Day
2026-01-08 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Spend the afternoon enjoying a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and reminisce by sharing old childhood stories.

Karaoke
2026-01-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Lets have FUN and sing along to some old school songs with KARAOKE.

Arts & Crafts
2026-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Participants will make their own vitrail, with staff guidance
