The Bristal warns seniors on cyber ‘smishing’ Such a treat!

•Install security updates for your smartphone as soon as they are available.

•Most smishing messages try to create a sense of urgency in order to trigger a quick response. Before responding to the message, take a moment to verify that it is legitimate.

•Bear in mind that financial institutions and government agencies (e.g., IRS) will not correspond via text nor will they ask for personal or sensitive information.

•Finally, messages that seem suspicious or too good to be true –probably are.

For more senior lifestyle tips and resources, visit The Bristal Assisted Livingʼs blog at blog.thebristal.com

Celebrating 27 Years

Valley the tone for successful member experiences in 2023–2024.Left to right:Barbara Monahan,Richard Paterson,Lourdes Saxon, Dr.Claudine Smith,Sharon Grosso,and Steve Bernard. Sharon Birke photos. environment in which members are empowered to develop communications and leadership skills resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

With guests and members hailing from the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley areas and beyond, general club meetings run on the first and third Monday of each month, year round, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Haworth. For more information write maxinekaufman@optonline.net or find the club online.

Visit Infinitea for exotic taste sensations that will help you refresh, recharge, and rejoice! Open noon to midnight, Infinitea, at 6-8 Washington St., Tenafly, has a delicious menu youʼve got to try Visit the shop and check out the colorful gallery online, too! Specials such as Mango Pomelo, Strawberry Pemelo, Pink Peach, Mashed Taro, Bitter Melon Lemon, and Grape Salted Cheese are just the start your journey. Dive in as well to milk teas, classics, rice balls, and milk cakes. Call (201) 266-4297, visit infiniteatenafly.com for the gallery and to start your pickup and delivery order, and make a habit of cooling down at Infinitea, at 6-8 Washington St., Tenafly.