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Book Club

Book Club

Jan 2, 2026 | Events, Upcoming

Book Club

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Always once a month.

Book Club

January 30, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.

The book will be discussing is
The Senator‘s wife by Constantine

The DB number is DB114454

The call-in number
for the book club is 945-218-0051
access code 426-6427 #

If anyone has further questions, feel free to call
Marie at 973-777-2006

The book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreed-upon reading list.

Fall into a book… join the hip bookworms!

Good conversation, good insights into books and good friends meeting and having a good time.

We’d like to invite everybody to join the book club!

Come and have some fun, read some good books, and meet some new people.

It’s very easy, just pick up the phone dial 945-218-0051 Access 426-6427# and you are part of the group!

If anybody wants any more information about the bookclub, please contact:

Marie at 973-777-2006

Hope you’ll come and join us. Happy reading!

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Caregivers Support Group

Caregivers Support Group

Dec 22, 2025 | Events, Upcoming

Caregivers Support Group 

Calendar of Events 

hipcil- Marily Gonzalez-Escobar, CEO/President
is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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  • Topic: Caregiver’s Support Group
  • Time: January 22nd, 2026,
    7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
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Meeting ID: 898 8863 1907
Passcode: 992389
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Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor?
Learn about services, support, and other helpful information.

Blagica Jankuloska is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Evening Zoom Book Club

Evening Zoom Book Club

Dec 10, 2025 | Events, Upcoming

Evening Zoom Book Club

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Evening Zoom Book Club

Calendar of Events 

Always once a month.

hipcil- Marily Gonzalez-Escobar, CEO/President is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Evening Zoom Book Club

Topic: Heightened Independence & Progress Evening Book Club.

January 30, 2026 
Time: 07:30 PM
Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Dates: Every month on the Last Fri, until Jun 26, 2026, 6 occurrence(s)

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Monthly: iCalendar
  
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Meeting ID: 870 9940 9558
Passcode: 919685
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The Evening  Book Club is a friendly, laid-back space for readers to come together, enjoy a good story, and share thoughts, laughter, and conversation.
We meet on the last Friday of each month via Zoom, making it easy to join from the comfort of home. At the end of each meeting, members help choose the book for the following month—so everyone has a voice in what we read next.
Our first selection is The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, a smart and engaging mystery to kick things off.
For members who are visually impaired and use the National Library Service, the DB number is DB 61492.
For more information, please call Blagica at 201-996-9100 ext. 115.
Discussion questions are included below should you wish to review or answer them in advance.
All are welcome.
Bring your curiosity, your favorite beverage, and your love of books—we look forward to reading with you.

Discussion Questions – The Lincoln Lawyer
1.    Overall Rating
On a scale of 1–5, how would you rate the book? What influenced your rating?
2.    First Impressions
What were your initial thoughts about Mickey Haller as a main character? Did your opinion of him change as the story went on?
3.    Justice vs. Truth
The book often explores the difference between legal justice and moral truth. Do you think Mickey struggles with this? Why or why not?
4.    The Case
How did you feel about the main case involving Louis Roulet? At what point, if any, did you begin to question his innocence?
5.    Ethics of Defense Law
Mickey defends people he knows may be guilty. How did that make you feel as a reader? Do you think a defense attorney’s job is justified regardless?
6.    Supporting Characters
Which supporting character stood out to you most (Lorna, Cisco, Maggie, or someone else)? What did they add to the story?
7.    Setting and Atmosphere
How did Los Angeles and the legal world shape the tone of the book? Did the setting feel realistic or important to the story?
8.    Suspense and Pacing
Did the story keep your attention? Were there moments that felt especially tense or surprising?
9.    Key Themes
What themes stood out to you—power, corruption, loyalty, redemption? Which felt most important?
10.   The Ending
How satisfied were you with the ending? Did it meet your expectations or surprise you?
11.   Personal Reflection
Did this book change how you think about the legal system or criminal defense attorneys?
12.   Looking Ahead
Would you read another book featuring Mickey Haller? Why or why not?
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Open House – hipcil Bergen County Office

Open House – hipcil Bergen County Office

Oct 28, 2025 | Events, Past

Open House: December 3rd, 2025

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Heightened Independence and Progress
-Bergen County Office-
has moved to a new location!

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We are excited to welcome you to our
🌟OPEN HOUSE🎈
on December 3rd, 2025! 

hipcil has officially moved to our new office,
and we’ll be hosting an Open House
to welcome our community to the new space!

First Gathering:
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Second Gathering:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

190 Moore Street, Suite 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Accessible wheelchair entrance in the rear of building!

Please RSVP to Jasmin:
201-996-9100  or  jvals@hipcil.org

We will be reopening on
📆 Monday, November 17th, 2025

The new address is
📌  190 Moore Street,  Suite 101
 Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601

☎️ Our phone numbers have not changed and staff is available!

Thank you for your patience and continued support during this transition.
If you require assistance in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 201-996-9100.

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Annual Holiday Party 2025

Annual Holiday Party 2025

Oct 27, 2025 | Events, Past

Sunday, December 14th, 2025 (12pm - 4pm)

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hipcil presents the Annual Holiday Party.

Dinner, Dancing, Music & Holiday Cheer.

The Elan, 111 Route U.S 46 West, Lodi, NJ 07644,
on Sunday, December 14th from 12pm to 4pm.

 

Previous hipcil’s Annual Holiday Party

2025 Photo Gallery
2024 Photo Gallery
2023 Photo Gallery
2022 Photo Gallery
2021 Photo Gallery
2019 Photo Gallery
2018 Photo Gallery
2017 Photo Gallery
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Annual Membership Meeting 2025

Annual Membership Meeting 2025

Oct 26, 2025 | Events, Past

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 (6:30pm – 8:30pm)

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The Annual Membership Meeting.

Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands.

1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ. 07071

Wednesday, November 19th
from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.

Join hipcil’s Board of Trustees, staff, consumers, and friends over refreshments and demonstrate your support of the concept of Independent Living.

Learn about our accomplishments over the past year and meet all the staff from Bergen and Hudson hipcil who have made our Centers for Independent Living so successful.

Everyone is welcome;
please RSVP to reserve your spot

by submitting the bottom portion of this flyer.

Annual Meeting Topic:
Nutrition & Wellness

We hope you will renew your membership.

We also hope you continue to support all the services that hipcil provides to our communities.

Transportation is limited please RSVP by Oct 30th! (No fee this year)

Bergen County Community College at the Meadowlands is accessible by NJ Transit Access Link.

For additional questions contact
Meaghan Velten
at mvelten@hipcil.org or at 201-996-9100.

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Previous hipcil’s Annual Meeting

2022 Photo Gallery

2021 Zoom Meeting

2018 Photo Gallery
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