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

April 01 - May 06

One Stroke Painting, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, & 5/6/2019, 10am-12pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave, 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

April 01 - May 06

Knitting & Crocheting, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, & 5/6/19, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E 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.

Chair Yoga

April 01 - May 06

Chair Yoga, 4/1/19, 3pm-4pm, Pine Street Recreation Center, 25 Pine St, 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.

Learn to Draw

April 03 - May 15

Learn to Draw, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, & 5/15/19, 10:00am-12:00pm, Egg Harbor Twp. Library, 1 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).

Intergenerational Cha Cha Dancing to Celebrate OT Month

April 26

Intergenerational Cha Cha Dancing to Celebrate OT Month, 4/26/19, 10am-11:30am, Stockton University Campus Center Event Room, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway | Join Lois Allen and Occupational Therapy students to learn the cha cha in celebration of OT month.

Greeting Card Making

April 26

Greeting Card Making, 4/26/19, 12pm-2pm, 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.

SoulCollage Workshop

May 09

SoulCollage Workshop, 5/9/19, 10:30am-1:30pm, Stockton TRLC, 101 Ver 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.

Cookie Basket

May 11

Cookie Basket, 5/11/19, 10:00am-12:00pm, 300 Sooys Landing Rd, Port Republic | A wooden slotted base makes this 8" round, leathered handled basket a great cookie serving basket. Soul Cookies will be sampled (this cookie has everything from potato chips, chocolate, pretzels and more). It makes your soul feel good. Recipe will be included.

Tour of Poetry

May 11

Tour of Poetry, 5/11/19, 11:00am-1:00pm, Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield, NJ | 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.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 and will be invited to participate in the intergenerational poetry festival in June 2019.

Greeting Card Making

May 31

Greeting Card Making, 5/31/19, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 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.