Education for Older Adults

SCOSA offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for older adults. By bringing seniors to Stockton, and by "bringing Stockton to you", we hope to encourage vitality through physical, intellectual, and spiritual stimulation.

Some SCOSA programs are partially funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, through a grant by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services. As a result of this contract we must collect some basic demographic information from our participants and we appreciate their onging assistance in this regard. The NJ Division of Aging Services also compells us to inform our participants about the Division's Privacy Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy. Both can be reviewed by Clicking Here.

You may make voluntary donations to SCOSA. Such donations are not a fee and are not required. Donations received will be used to develop and operate future programs. If you wish to donate directly to SCOSA please make your checks payable to SCOSA and send them to: SCOSA/SOBL, Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205-9441. Please indicate if you need your donation to potentially be tax deductable. If so, we will put it into one of our Foundation funds; if not, we will deposit into a revenue account that directly supports our operating expenses.

Upcoming Events

Click Here for our July - December Program Catalogue. Note that some programs may change or be added; check below for most recent updates.

For more details, click the title of the event you would like to view! Please note that almost all events require registration.

ONe Stroke Painting: Monday Sessions

August 12 - September 23

One Stroke Painting: Monday Sessions, 8/12-9/23/19, 10am-12pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin | 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. You will be excited too, when you find out for yourself how easy One Stroke is. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke! Classes teach you to freehand various strokes and to build your own unique pattern.

Knitting & Crocheting

August 12 - September 23

Knitting & Crocheting, 8/12-9/23/2019, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East Bay Ave.,Manahawkin | 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.

One Stroke Painting: Tuesday Sessions

August 13 - September 17

8/13-9/17/19, 10am-12pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin | 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. You will be excited too, when you find out for yourself how easy One Stroke is. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke! Classes teach you to freehand various strokes and to build your own unique pattern.

Learn to Draw

September 04 - October 30

Learn to Draw, 9/4 - 10/30/19, 10am-12pm, Egg Harbor Twp. Library, 2 Swift Ave. Egg Harbor Twp. | Guided by Tom Sandor's experience and expertise, you will learn to draw what you "see", at your own pace, developing powers of observation and deﬁning individual style. With emphasis on self-discovery and skill development, the class will focus on building and reﬁning basic skills, exploring a broad range of drawing materials and sharing ideas and techniques. A fee of $5.00 per session will be collected by the instructor. You must purchase and bring your own materials. No experience necessary, however those with a sample of previous work, are encouraged to bring it to the class. Material List: a)1 General's Essential Tools Drawing Kit will get you started. Instructor will advise if something additional is needed.b)2 drawing pads - one 11 x 14" white paper (not newsprint), 1 smaller, up to 8.5 x 11"(white drawing paper or something nicer, like Super Deluxe, Stonehenge or Swarthmore).

SCOSA Art Tour: Tour of the Noyes Museum of Art

September 20 - December 11

SCOSA Art Tour: Tours of the Noyes Museum of Art, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, & 12/11/19,1:30 pm- 2:00 pm, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St., Hammonton | Take a brief tour for an overview of the art exhibitions in the Noyes Museum Galleries in Hammonton. Your guide will lead you on an informative walk through the galleries, offering insights on the exhibiting artists, their techniques and their subject matter.

SCOSA Art Tour at Noyes

September 20

SCOSA Art Tour at Noyes, 9/20/19, 1:30pm-2:00pm, Noyes Museum Galleries, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St., Hammonton | Take a brief tour for an overview of the art exhibitions in the Noyes Museum Galleries in Hammonton. Your guide will lead you on an informative walk through the galleries, offering insights on the exhibiting artists, their techniques and their subject matter.

Bachata Dancing

September 20

Bachata Dancing, 9/20/19, 2pm-3pm, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St., Hammonton | Bachata is a social partner dance that originated in the Dominican Republic, but is very popular throughout the world. The basic step is fairly simple: 3 side steps and a tap on the 4th beat. (If you can count to 4 you can dance Bachata). Bachata music is often identified by the romantic strains of multiple guitars. Leaders 'invite' their followers to move through interesting patterns while keeping a tender, attentive connection.

Salsa Dancing

September 20

Salsa Dancing, 9/20/19, 3pm-4pm, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St, Hammonton | Salsa is a Latin dance that is popular throughout the world. It's upbeat, syncopated brass and percussion rhythms are a part of its attraction and esteem. The 8 count basic step, with a pause on the 4 and the 8, makes it a bit more challenging than other Latin dances, but worth the extra 'brain' challenge for the gentle cardio and muscle-movement benefits. There are some 'slower' salsas which will be utilized for beginner instruction. An added bonus: Most Salsa moves are transferable to Cha-cha-cha, making it a 2-for-one dance!

Time to Tell Memoir Writing

September 26

Time to Tell Memoir Writing, 9/26/19, 12pm-2pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin | Personalized instruction with monthly meetings to help you chronicle the stories of your life. Creative writing styles, including poetry and photographs, can also be used to tell your story.

Greeting Card Workshop

September 27

Greeting Card Workshop, 9/27/19, 12pm-1:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin | Join us for greeting card classes. We will make two creative greeting cards, suitable to send to your friends or family. Bring scissors, glue, and either colored pencils or markers to each class.