PACO | Puertorriquenos Asociados For Community Organization

Dance Exercise
2025-09-15 09:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-22 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Joseph Connors Senior Center
Dance Exercise provided by the city of jersey city- Exercise class will be held at the Joseph Connors Center. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

Bingo-w/ Odea -HOLD
2025-09-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 13:00 - 16:00
This is just a HOLD

Flue Shots
2025-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Influenzas vaccines will be available by Newport Pharmacy.

Game Day
2025-09-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and games. We will be playing, chess, Ben bag toss, Jenga, dominos, cards, Imatch, cornhole launch

Senior Aerobics Class
2025-09-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-25 12:30 - 13:30 | 396 Manila Avenue
Free Aerobics Classes for Seniors
Sponsored by the City of Jersey City, Dept. of Health Senior Affairs

Afternoon Movie
2025-09-19 13:30 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Movie feature will be Miracle in Cell No.7

Jewelry Workshop
2025-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Learn how to make beaded bracelets. The work shop includes all tools and a variety of beads and charms.

Afternoon Movie
2025-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Movie feature will be Red Notice

Community Flea Market/Mercado de Pulgas
2025-09-27 09:00 - 17:00
Come be part of the fun! The Villa Borinquen Community Flea Market is happening on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Whether you want to clear out some space, sell hidden treasures, or just shop for great finds—this is the perfect event for you!
Vendor Registration Required ($10 Villa tenants / $20 non-tenants)
✨ Clothing, books, toys, electronics, and more.
✨ Meet your neighbors and support the community.
✨ Proceeds will benefit PACO’s Senior Services Activities.
👉 Want to participate as a vendor?
Please contact Elizabeth Núñez (enunez@pacohousing.orgor 201-656-4111) or Eugenia Francisco (efrancisco@pacoagency.org) for details.
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¡Sea parte de la diversión! El Mercado de Pulgas Comunitario de Villa Borinquen se llevará a cabo el sábado 27 de septiembre de 2025, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.. Ya sea que quiera hacer espacio en casa, vender tesoros escondidos o simplemente venir a comprar buenas ofertas, ¡este es el evento perfecto para usted!
Se requiere registro de vendedores ($10 inquilinos de Villa / $20 no inquilinos)
👉 ¿Quiere participar como vendedor?
Por favor comuníquese con Elizabeth Núñez (enunez@pacohousing.org / 201-656-4111) o Gina Francisco (efrancisco@pacoagency.org) para más información.

Cinema Day
2025-09-29 09:00 - 12:30 | 360-394 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ, United States
🎬🎉 FREE MOVIE DAY! 🍿🚍
🎥 Get ready for a fun and FREE day at the movies! In partnership with Bill O’Dea, is inviting you to enjoy a complimentary movie screening, plus free transportation, plus FREE popcorn & a drink!🍿
🎬🎉 ¡DÍA DE CINE GRATIS! 🍿🚍
🎥 ¡Prepárase para un día increíble y GRATIS en el cine! en colaboración con Bill O’Dea, te invita a disfrutar de una función especial, con transporte incluido, totalmente gratis! 🚌✨

Community Sidewalk Clean-Up / Limpieza Comunitaria de Aceras
2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our Sidewalk Clean-Up Day in partnership with the City of Jersey City! Let’s work together to keep our community clean and welcoming.
📅 Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
¡Acompáñenos en nuestro Día de Limpieza de Aceras en colaboración con la Ciudad de Jersey City! Trabajemos juntos para mantener nuestra comunidad limpia y acogedora.

Protecting Our Environment & Community / Protegiendo Nuestro Medio Ambiente y Comunidad
2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a FREE Presentation on Helping Residents Be Stewards of Our Environment, followed by an exciting game of Bingo! Learn practical tips on sustainability and protecting our community, then enjoy a fun afternoon with friends.
📅 Date: Monday, September 29
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
¡Acompáñenos a una Presentación GRATUITA sobre cómo ser buenos guardianes de nuestro medio ambiente, seguida de un divertido juego de Bingo! Aprenda consejos prácticos sobre sostenibilidad y cómo proteger nuestra comunidad, y luego disfrute de una tarde amena con amigos.

Senior Birthdays
2025-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Birthday Month- Everyone who signs up brings a dish to share

Health Screening & Free Vaccines / Evaluación de Salud y Vacunas Gratis
2025-10-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a Community Health Screening offering Blood Pressure and Glucose checks along with FREE COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations.
Presented in collaboration with the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services and RWJBarnabas Health – Jersey City Medical Center, this event will help you stay informed and protected this season.
✔️ Get your blood pressure and glucose levels checked
✔️ Receive your flu vaccine at no cost
✔️ Access resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle year-round
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
🕐 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Acompáñenos en una jornada comunitaria de salud con evaluaciones de presión arterial y glucosa junto con vacunas GRATUITAS contra el COVID-19 y el Flu.
Presentado en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Jersey City y RWJBarnabas Health – Jersey City Medical Center, este evento le ayudará a mantenerse informado y protegido esta temporada.
✔️ Revise su presión arterial y niveles de glucosa
✔️ Reciba su vacuna contra el flu
✔️ Obtenga recursos para mantener un estilo de vida saludable todo el año

🎶 Bohemian Evening /Una Noche de Bohemia 🎶
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
📅✨ Save the Date! ✨📅
Join us on Thursday, October 2, 2025 for a magical night of music and culture, part of our new Hispanic Heritage Series for Seniors.
📅✨ ¡Reserva la Fecha! ✨📅
Acompáñanos el jueves, 2 de octubre de 2025 para una noche mágica de música y cultura, parte de nuestra nueva Serie de Herencia Hispana para Personas Mayores.

Senior Trip
2025-10-03 09:00 - 14:00 | 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ, United States
Enjoy the day at Riamede Farm picking pumpkins and apples.

Game Day
2025-10-08 14:00 - 16:00
Senior Game Day- Come play various games chess, Jenga, cards, dominos, etc.

Reunión por Zoom: Todos los Cuadros de Villa y VBII | Zoom Meeting: All Quads & VBII
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | ZOOM
Reunión para los residentes de Villa Borinquen (Todos los Cuadros) y VBII vía Zoom
Estas reuniones ofrecen actualizaciones importantes, un espacio para preguntas y preocupaciones, y fortalecen la comunicación entre la administración y los inquilinos.
Zoom Meeting for Villa Borinquen (All Quads) and VBII Residents
These meetings provide important updates, a space for questions and concerns, and help strengthen communication between management and tenants.

Jewelry Workshop
2025-10-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Jewelry work shop event. Learn how to make beaded bracelets. The work shop includes all tools and a variety of beads and charms.

Afternoon Movie
2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Movie feature will be Marry Me (featuring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. When a pop star’s on-stage wedding to her celebrity fiancé implodes, she impulsively picks a high school math teacher in the audience to marry instead)

Paint & Sip
2025-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of instructional painting and delicious drinks to sip on.

REAL ID Information Session / Sesión Informativa sobre el REAL ID
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Join us to get ready for your REAL ID appointment!
We’ll go over everything you need to bring to your DMV Mobile Unit visit, including the required documents, how to prove your identity, Social Security number, and residential address, and where to obtain missing records.
Únase a nosotros para prepararse para su cita del REAL ID.
Explicaremos todos los documentos que debe llevar a la Unidad Móvil del DMV — incluyendo cómo comprobar su identidad, número de Seguro Social y dirección residencial, y dónde conseguir cualquier documento faltante.
📘 We’ll Review / Revisaremos:
✅ Primary and secondary identity documents (passport, birth certificate, etc.)
✅ Proof of Social Security
✅ Proof of residential address
✅ How to ensure all documents are original or certified copies
🧾 Our goal: Help every resident especially our seniors feel confident and fully prepared before the MVC Mobile Unit visit.
Nuestro objetivo: Ayudar a todos los residentes especialmente a nuestros adultos mayores a sentirse seguros y completamente preparados antes de la visita de la Unidad Móvil del MVC.

Arts & Crafts
2025-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Knitting class, this beginner class will get you going! This exciting and useful project will build your knitting skills over time, adding new techniques along the way.

Senior Bingo ( Joseph Connors)
2025-10-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Joseph Connors Senior Center
Excising afternoon of Senior Bingo held at the Joseph Connors Senior Center

Afternoon Movie
2025-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | 390 Manila Ave-Community Room
Come and enjoy an afternoon movie. Movie feature will be Bad Boys Ride or Die (featuring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. When a mysterious enemy frames their late captain for corruption, Miami cops Mike and Marcus go rogue to expose a conspiracy- and clear their own names)
