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 January - June Program Catalogue in Flip-View or Click Here for a pdf.

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

Pickleball

January 30 - May 01

Pickleball, 1/30, 2/4, 2/6, 2/11, 2/13, 2/20, 3/4, 3/20, 3/27, 4/8, 4/10, 4/15, 4/17, 4/24, 4/29, & 5/1/19, 8:00am-10:30am, Stockton University Sports Center, Court 2, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., Galloway, NJ | Pickleball is a high-energy, low-impact sport, similar to tennis and badminton. A very popular and social sport!

One Stroke Painting

February 04 - March 18

One Stroke Painting, February - March 18, 2019, 10:00am-12:00pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 08050 | 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

February 04 - March 18

Knitting & Crocheting, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, &18, 2019, 12:30-2:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin, NJ, 08050 | 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.

Time to Tell Memoir Wirting

February 20

Time to Tell Memoir Writing 2/20/2019, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East 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. To Register, Click Here

Greeting Card Making

February 22

Greeting Card Making 2/22/2019, 12pm-2pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East 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. To Register, Click Here

Salsa Dancing

February 22

Salsa Dancing 2/22/2019, 2pm-3pm, Stockton at Hammonton, Kramer Hall, 30 Front Street, 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! To Register, Call 609-626-3837

Bachata Dancing

February 22

Bachata Dancing 2/22/2019, 3pm-4pm, Stockton at Hammonton, Kramer Hall, 30 Front Street, 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. To Register, Call 609-626-3837