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:
Alzheimer's Caregiving Support Group 2025
Tuesdays at Noon, both on Zoom and in-person
Tuesday,
July 15,
2025
| 12
- 1 p.m.
Location: IN PERSON or ZOOM
Choice of IN PERSON or ZOOM Stockton University Parkway Building. Each session will include education and support with SCOSA's experts on caregiving
and mental health.
Stockton University Parkway Building
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
The building is located next to Clayton's Self Storage. Please note parking is in
the back of the building, and you must buzz in at the back entrance where parking
is located. Meetings are held in the conference room. Please do not arrive prior to
11:45 a.m.
Click on the event title to register.
Silver Screens: Weekly Film Discussions of Movies for Seniors, About Seniors
Tuesdays until August 26th.
Tuesday,
July 15,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join Peppy Margolis for weekly film discussions which celebrate the richness of aging
through the lens of film. The films portray stories about the lives, challenges, and
triumphs of older adults. Each film offers thoughtful conversation about aging, identity,
and the experiences that shape us. Not only are films excellent sources of entertainment, but they also offer valuable
opportunities for learning, connection, and reflection, and a touch of Blue Zones.
Please watch The Intern (2015) by Nancy Meyers before 7/15/2025.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
Chair Yoga: Second Summer Session
Tuesdays, 7/8, (Skip 7/15), 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19
Tuesday,
July 8,
2025
| 9
- 10 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for Chair Yoga with modified poses that can be done while seated,
which makes the poses accessible to more people.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Knit & Crochet: Second Summer Session
Mondays, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 8/4, 8/11, 8/18
Monday,
July 14,
2025
| 9
- 10 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for this six-week class on how to knit and/ or crochet like you are
a pro! Supply list: Two balls of light-colored yarn, Weight 4 Knitting Needles size
10 OR Crochet Hook size H.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
One Stroke Painting: Second Summer Session
Mondays, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 8/4, 8/11, 8/18
Monday,
July 14,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for One Stroke, a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting
that is very friendly to novice painters. Supplies needed: apron, set of multicolor
acrylic paints, wax paper, paper plate, container for water, book of watercolor paper,
and a set of Donna Dewberry brushes.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
9th Annual Pinelands Summer Short Course
Friday,
July 18,
2025
| 9 a.m.
- 3 p.m.
Location: Kramer Hall, Hammonton
A day-long event featuring outdoor adventures and indoor lectures that explore the
unique history, ecology, and culture of the Pinelands. The event also includes an
exhibit gallery.
The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00.
Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits.
Click on the event title to register!
Players and Playwrights
Third Saturday Monthly Program
July 19
- December 20,
2025
| 1
- 4 p.m.
Location: July 2025: John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 316; September 2025- June 2026 John
F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 210
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players)
who meet monthly to read original plays. Performances are organized several times
a year. Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before
committing to join.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
July SCOSA Arts Camp: National Making Life Beautiful Day
The class is FULL! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Monday,
July 28,
2025
| 9
- 11 a.m.
Location: SCOSA Office (F-227)
Join Fionna and Gina to celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day. The purpose
of National Making Life Beautiful Day is to celebrate those who make life beautiful
for others — be it our own or a larger group of people.
The truly freeing part is that you often do not even realize when or how you are creating
beauty in the life of another. We will be making mosaic trays.
Participants must be able to attend all four sessions July 28, 29, 30 & 31 in order
to complete their trays.
Click on the title to register for FREE, 10 seats available.
Ripples from the Holocaust: From Zeilsheim to SCOSA
First Monday of each month in 2025
Monday,
August 4,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
During this program, Peppy will introduce us to her family’s life, while also intertwining
important historical facts on the Holocaust. Some of the topics discussed will be: International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Death
March, immigrating to America, finding family, the importance of teachers, Molly’s
Pilgrim video, The Second Generation- Ripples From The Holocaust video, returning
to Germany to find Hans Loeffler, Peppy’s response to October 7th, hearing Arnold Schwarzenegger speak about his family history
(a father who was a Nazi), Journey of German Jewish Dialogue since 1994, and My Ethical
Will - Having a will and its importance. This course will take place on the first Monday of every month in 2025.
Click on the event title to register.
Retirement Planning Today
Offerings in Hammonton & Galloway
Monday,
September 8,
2025
| 6
- 9 p.m.
Location: Hammonton (Room 301) or Galloway (Campus Center Meeting Room 5)
In this course you’ll learn how to: manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your
advantage, make informed decisions about your company's retirement plan, and adjust
your estate plan to function properly under the new laws.
However, money is only one aspect of retirement planning. This course blends financial
education with life planning to help you build wealth, align your money with your
values, and achieve your retirement lifestyle goals.
This comprehensive course on preparing for a comfortable retirement will be taught
by Louis T. Barberio, III.The course includes a complimentary one-hour, personalized
follow-up meeting for each registrant.
Click on the event title to register. The course fee is $59 and includes that you
may bring one guest. One workbook per paid registration will be provided and light refreshments will be
served.
