Events & Workshops
Whether you're interested in short courses led by expert faculty or engaging social and recreational activities, there’s something for everyone.
Please note: All guests driving to the Galloway or Atlantic City campus must register their car for each visit.
Upcoming Events:
Saturdays, October 5, November 9, December 14, 12-2pm, Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield | During each session of this monthly program, an established poet will read original work, present an engaging lecture, and encourage participants to write & share something of their own. Participants will have an opportunity to have their poetry included in the Tour of Poetry Anthology.
No Registration Necessary
For those that can't attend in person, you can view via Zoom | Passcode: 080608
Knit & Crochet: Mondays, 11/4-12/09/2024, 9-11am, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave. This six-week class will teach you to knit and/ or crochet like you are a pro! You will learn to read patterns and make something for yourself, or as a gift. Supply list: 2 balls of light colored yarn, Weight 4 Knitting needles size 10 OR Crochet Hook size H. The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.
One Stroke Painting: Mondays, 11/4 - 12/09/2024, 11am-1pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave.| One Stroke Painting is sweeping the decorative painting world. It's fun! It's easy! It's quick! One Stroke is a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting that is very friendly to novice painters. It is equally usable on metal, plaster, glass, wood, fabric and ceramic surfaces. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke! Classes teach you to freehand various strokes and to build your own unique pattern.
Supplies needed: Apron, Set of multicolor acrylic paints, wax paper, paper plate, container for water, Book of watercolor paper, set of Donna Dewberry brushes. The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.
Chair Yoga: Fridays 11/08- 12/20/2024, 9-10 a.m., Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave. | Join Lois for Chair Yoga, for modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people. (Skip 11/29 Campus Closed). The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.
Adult Tap Dance: Fridays, 11/8 - 12/20/2024,10-11am, Stockton at Manahawkin,712 E
Bay Ave.
Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting
and social activity. (Skip 11/29 campus closed) The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.
Adult Belly Dance: Fridays, 11/08- 12/20/2024,11am-12pm, Stockton at Manahawkin,712
E Bay Ave. Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn belly dancing!
(Skip 11/29 campus closed)
The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.
Sunday, December 8 (2 p.m.) Stockton Performing Arts Center | Often travelling with
little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats
have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, from Alabama to (New)
Zealand and everywhere in between. Using nothing more than the unadulterated human
voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a little Jewish humor, this unique group of singers
is able to connect with fans of all backgrounds and ages.
Click on the event title to register. SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored
tickets to the older adult community (age 60+).
Wednesday, December 11th (10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.), SCOSA Office F-227 | Join Fionna and
Gina for crafting felt candles for your winter holidays. Limited to 10 participants;
No art experience required.
Click on the event title to register for free.
Saturday, December 14 (10 a.m. - noon), Swan Bay Folk Art Center | A wooden bottom, braided seagrass and leather handles makes this a perfect container to gift Christmas cookies. Materials fee: $35. To register, call Niki 609-652-0366
Saturday, December 14 (3 p.m.), Stockton Performing Arts Center | Celebrate a long-cherished tradition of wondrous holiday performances from the Atlantic City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”. This beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wonderous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of the Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters. Young and old alike will experience the magic of this marvelous Christmas tale that will create a lifetime of memories.
Click on the event title to register. SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adult community (age 60+).
Choose from one of the locations below. The course will take place on all dates from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- 1/29 and 2/5/25 - Stockton at Atlantic City (Room 311)
- 1/30 and 2/6/25 - Stockton Galloway Main Campus (Campus Center MR 5)
- 2/24 and 3/3/25 - Stockton at Hammonton (Room TBD)
Choose from one of the locations below. The course will take place on all dates from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- 1/29 and 2/5/25 - Stockton at Atlantic City (Room TBD)
- 1/30 and 2/6/25 - Stockton Galloway Main Campus (Room TBD)
- 2/24 and 3/3/25 - Stockton at Hammonton (Room TBD)
Saturday, March 8th, 2025 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Stockton Galloway Main Campus | The Pinelands Short Course is a daylong Pinelands-themed educational event that is held each March and features presentations that explore the unique culture, ecology, and history of the Pinelands. The event also includes an exhibit gallery. The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00. This fee entitles each participant to attend one class during each of the four sequential educational sessions offered throughout the day. Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits. Registration link coming soon!
