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

NEW Click Here for our July - December Program Catalogue. Note that registration is not yet available for all of the programs, it should be available by the end of July.

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

July 01 - August 19

One Stroke Painting, July 1- Aug 19, 2019, 10;00am-12:00pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East 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 and Crocheting with Lois

July 01 - August 19

Knitting and Crocheting, Mondays, July 1- Aug 19, 2019, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East Bay Avenue, 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.

Chair Yoga

July 01 - August 19

Chair Yoga, July 1-Augist 19, 2019, 3:00pm-4:00pm, 25 Pine Street, Manahawkin | In chair yoga, the chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take full advantage of yoga. Lois earned her Chair Yoga Certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga &Health, in Stockbridge, MA.

Time to Tell Memoir Writing

July 25

Time to Tell Memoir Writing, July 25, 2019, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Stockton at 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

July 26

Greeting Card Workshop, July 26, 2019, 12:00pm-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.

It Was Fate

July 30

It Was Fate, July 30, 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin | Gina Maguire's grandfather, Nick Venturella, entrusted his photos, letters, and a narrative of his life. Maguire compiled them into his memoir and will present these treasures that give a personal and historical perspective of his experiences. Books will be available for purchase.

SoulCollage Workshop

July 31

SoulCollage, July 31, 2019, 10:30am-1:30pm, Stockton University TRLC, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway | A Mindfulness based, creative way to learn more about yourself, while nurturing your personal, professional, and intuitive growth! A SoulCollage® Workshop is an opportunity to take some time to learn more about yourself through a creative, personalized collaging process. No art experience is necessary. In the workshops, we will work together to create a personalized deck of collaged cards representing your life, and all of its aspects. The cards can assist you in learning more about yourself, by putting you in touch with your innermost thoughts."Each card created is a chapter of yourself!" At each Workshop, each participant will be supplied with all of the materials to design and make 3 cards with protective sleeves will be offered.

Death Cafe

July 31

Death Cafe, July 31, 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Stockton University TRLC, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway | What is a Death Café? At a Death Café people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss the taboo topic of death. The objective is to "increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." It is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. There is no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. This group will be facilitated by Barbara Reynolds

SCOSA Second Wednesdays at Hammonton: Slow Food, local impact, global connection

August 14

SCOSA Second Wednesdays at Hammonton: Slow Food, local impact, global connection, August 14, 2019, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St., Hammonton | Slow Food International is a global food movement that supports good, clean, fair food. Please join Jeff Quattrone, co-chair of Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste, and a member of the Slow Food International Seed Working Group to find out how you can join the movement for good, clean fair food. Jeff is also an artist and heirloom seed activist and the Founder of Library Seed Bank, which brought the concept of seed libraries to the southern New Jersey area.

Korean Lotus Flower Making Workshop

August 14

Korean Lotus Flower Making Workshop, August 14, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Stockton at Hammonton, 30 Front St., Hammonton | Make your own beautiful lotus flower out of colorful Korean "hanji" paper. This Lotus Flower workshop is based on the Korean tradition of making "jihwa," or flowers made from "hanji" or mulberry paper, often in the form of peonies, chrysanthemums and lotuses. The tradition of making hanji flowers is believed to have begun in ancient times when flowers were not available off season, so Buddhist rituals used paper flowers, which can be made at any time. This tradition also ties in with a respect for life, regardless of whether it is an animal or a plant. The art supplies are courtesy of the Yeon Deung Hoe Preservation Committee of South Korea and Jongbok Yi,associate professor of Asian Philosophy at Stockton University.

Greeting Card Workshop

August 16

Greeting Card Workshop, August 16, 2019, 12:00pm-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.

Harvest Basket

August 24

Harvest Basket, August 24, 2019, 10:00am-12:00pm, Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Rd, Port Republic | Do you need a basket for harvesting your garden produce, or for projects? This may be your answer. It is 12' x 8" x 12" high and has wooden bushel basket handles.

Time to Tell Memoir Writing

August 29

Time to Tell Memoir Writing, August 29, 2019, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 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.