Education for Older Adults

SCOSA offers educational, socialization, and recreation programs for older adults (60 and over) that encourage vitality through physical, social, mental and spiritual engagement.

COVID-19 Precautions: SCOSA's programs are being offered in-person (masks recommended, and Stockton Health Pledge required), and/or online via Zoom. SCOSA complies with Stockton guidelines. CLICK HERE for the latest from Stockton. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) provides useful information for everyone. (CLICK HERE)

SCOSA programs are partially funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, through grants from the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services, Cape May County Department of Aging And Disability Services, and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Each funding source requires us to collect basic demographic information from our participants. The NJ Division of Aging Services also compels us to inform participants about their Privacy and Non-Discrimination policies, available for review by Clicking Here.

SCOSA gladly accepts voluntary donations. Such donations are not a fee and are not required. Donations are used to develop and operate future programs. To donate directly to SCOSA please make 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 deductible. 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 Older Adult Education, Socialization and Recreation Events

* We also encourage you to visit our Stockton Institute for Lifelong Learning listing by Clicking Here.

SILL: Exploring Lake Fred

September 09 - 30

SILL: Exploring Lake Fred Fridays, 9/9- 9/30/2022, 2-3pm, Stockton University, Students in this course will explore the physical and biological features of Lake Fred. Questions we will aim to answer include: how much water is in Lake Fred? Where does the water come from? Is the water of "good" quality? What sorts of plants and animals live in and around Lake Fred? In answering these questions, we hope to increase our appreciation for not only Lake Fred, but many aspects of water in our surroundings.

Knit & Crochet with Lois: Fall Session 1

September 12 - October 31

Knit & Crochet with Lois: Fall Session 1 Mondays, 9/12-10/31/2022, 9-11am, Stockton at Manahawkin | This eight-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: Fall Session 1

September 12 - October 31

One Stroke Painting: Fall Session 1 Mondays, 9/12- 10/31/2022, 11am-1pm, Stockton at 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.

Chair Yoga- Fall Session 1

September 16 - November 04

Chair Yoga- Fall Session 1 Fridays, 9/16-11/4/2022, 9-10am, Stockton at Manahawkin | Join Lois for Chair Yoga, for modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people.

Adult Tap Dance- Fall Session 1

September 16 - November 04

Adult Tap Dance- Fall Session 1 Fridays, 9/16-11/4/2022, 10-11am, Stockton at Manahawkin | Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting and social activity.

The Power of Story, and Why it Matters

October 05

The Power of Story, and Why it Matters Wednesday, 10/5/2022, 2:30-3:30pm, Online via Zoom | Genealogy is all about finding our stories. Hear how what we do might be more important than we may think. Presented by The Genealogy Center.

SILL: The American Civil War

October 07 - 28

SILL: The American Civil War Fridays, 10/7, 14, 21, & 28/2022, 12:45-1:45pm, Stockton at Manahawkin | The Civil War narrative is large and often confusing in its telling. It is evoked each generation to explain not only what happened but also to explain the relationship between the states and the Federal Government, the rights of individual citizens, and the Myriad issues of race in America. The military history is sweeping and exciting but is the political accommodations, the arrangements and the compromises which form the basis for contemporary arguments regarding federalism. This course examines the military, political, and cultural issues which compromise the legacy of the civil war with an eye towards their application to current issues in the United States.

SILL: Baseball: The Early Days

October 07 - 28

SILL: Baseball: The Early Days Fridays, 10/7, 14, 21, & 28/2022, 2-3pm, Stockton at Manahawkin | This course will look at three periods in early Major League Baseball history. 1) Its beginnings in the mid-19th century: from the 1840s in New York City to its proliferation during the Civil War and beyond, to the start of major league play. Students will learn about the first black man to play in organized baseball, and the first black man to play in the majors (well before Jackie Robinson). 2) The "dead ball" era from 1900 to 1920: from the early competition between the National and American leagues to baseball's first superstars, to the scandal of the 1919 World Series. Students will learn about this period when there was no television or even radio, and fans who couldn't get to the ballpark would get their baseball news from late afternoon and evening newspapers. 3) The second World War period: from the depletion of the major leagues of its stars enlisting to the development of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Students will learn about President Roosevelt's statement on the importance of baseball to the country.

Tour of Poetry

October 08

Tour of Poetry Saturday, 10/8/2022, 11am-1pm, Otto Bruyns Public Library, 241 West Mill Road, Northfield | 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.

Greeting Card Workshop

October 11

Greeting Card Workshop Tuesday, 10/11/2022, 11am-12:30pm, Stockton at 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.

Vivid-Pix and Photo Reminiscence Therapy

October 11

Vivid-Pix and Photo Reminiscence Therapy Tuesday, 10/11/2022, 2:30-3:30pm, Online via Zoom | So many photographs have been passed down through the generations of our families. Currently, nearly two trillion pictures are being taken around the world every year. Hear how Vivid-Pix can assist one scan, repair, enhance, and preserve photographic images. And then learn how using those images in photo reminiscence therapy can be life changing. Presented by Rick Voight and The Genealogy Center.

The Hit Men: Classic Rock Supergroup

October 14

The Hit Men: Classic Rock Supergroup Friday, 10/14/2022 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | Relive Rock's greatest hits with The Hit Men -who have shared the stage with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream. In this Ultimate Rock Concert, The Hit Men celebrate their associations with these mega-stars, share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love... "Layla", "Don't Stop Believin'", "I Want To Know What Love Is", "Feels Like The First Time", "Eye in the Sky" and many more... just the way you remember them!

Deviled Egg Basket

October 15

Deviled Egg Basket Saturday, 10/15/2022, 10am-12pm, Swan Bay Folk Art Center | This wooden bottomed basket comes complete with leather handles and a deviled egg plate.

ASA Webinar: Physical Activity and Dementia

October 19

ASA Webinar: Physical Activity and Dementia Wednesday, 10/19/2022, 1-2pm, Online via Zoom | Physical inactivity is one of the known modifiable risk factors for dementia. People who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lowered risk of developing dementia. This webinar will provide actionable guidance and tools to help providers effectively address this opportunity with patients and families.

"It's All Really Well Organized:" The Truth about What We Are Passing On

October 19

"It's All Really Well Organized:" The Truth about What We Are Passing On Wednesday, 10/19/2022, 2:30-3:15pm, Online via Zoom | Many think the organization of their family history materials is darn near perfect. Hear some tips in passing records and stories along to younger generations that may be a little different than what you might think. Presented by Curt Witcher of The Genealogy Center.

ASA Webinar: Promoting Inclusive Communication in Caregiving Families: How to get on the Same Page When You're Not in the Same Story

October 20

ASA Webinar: Promoting Inclusive Communication in Caregiving Families: How to get on the Same Page When You're Not in the Same Story Thursday, 10/20/2022 1-2pm, Online via Zoom | In many caregiving families, one person takes on the majority of care and support responsibilities, without discussion about what works best for everyone involved. Some families need help to think and talk about care and support in an inclusive way. In this webinar, participants will learn how inclusive communication can help caregiving families "share the load" and how to access and use a new communication and care coordination resource called "Our Family, Our Way" (OFOW), which provides free materials to guide families through the process of holding a family meeting, conducting a Shared Assessment of their arrangement, and creating a Family Care and Support Plan.

Mummenschanz "50 Years"

October 21

Mummenschanz "50 Years" Friday, 10/21/2022, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | To mark the anniversary, Floriana Frassetto has devised a production that will take the public on a 50-year journey through the fascinating world of MUMMENSCHANZ. It will look back at the most popular, most successful productions of years gone by, featuring legendary characters such as the Clay Masks and the Toilet Paper Faces.

The Capital Trio

October 27

The Capital Trio Thursday, 10/27/2022, 7:30pm, Stockton Campus Center Theatre | Celebrating twenty-five years together as an ensemble the Capital Trio presents a concert featuring The Other Way! by David Walther from their 2013 Albany Records recording as well as one of the most beloved trios in the repertory, Dvorak's "Dumky" Trio from 1891, written just before the composer's famous visit to New York.

Players and Playwrights Meeting

October 29

Players and Playwrights Meeting Saturday, 10/29/2022, 1-4pm, John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 311 | Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players) who meet monthly to read original plays Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before committing to join

Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice

November 06

Kathleen Turner: Finding My Voice Sunday, 11/6/2022, 2pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a true Hollywood legend on stage, a deeply personal show packed with humor, great music, and one-of-a-kind insights spanning her extensive and exciting career. Peppered with songs from the great American songbook, Kathleen Turner croons hits showcasing her trademark husky voice, including "Let's Fall in Love," "I'd Rather Be Sailing," "On the Street Where You Live," and "Every Time We Say Goodbye" while sharing behind the scenes stories of her illustrious career in Hollywood.

National Players Production of Fences

November 19

National Players Production of Fences Saturday, 11/19/2022, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | Troy Maxson was a star in the Negro Baseball League, but he was past his prime by the time Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947. Now in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy hauls garbage to provide for his family. When his son Cory wants to play football, Troy worries the same barriers he faced will crush Cory's dreams, and he'll crush them first before anyone else does. But Troy's own mistakes and regrets may be as big a threat to his family's security as the racism that limited his opportunities. As the past closes in, Troy finds the walls he's built for protection crumbling. For the first time in its history, National Players takes August Wilson's most acclaimed drama in his Century Cycle Plays to the stage. Directed by Craig Wallace.

Zalmen Mlotek's My Yiddishe Chanukah

December 04

Zalmen Mlotek's My Yiddishe Chanukah Sunday, 12/4/2022, 2pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | Under the musical direction of Zalmen Mlotek, artistic director of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, My Yiddishe Chanukah is a musical and theatrical Chanukah celebration for the whole family, featuring a young ensemble of performers and accompanied by a hip Klezmer ensemble!

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker

December 09

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker Friday, 12/9/2022, 7pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center | Celebrate a long-cherished tradition of wondrous holiday performances from the Atlantic City Ballet's "The Nutcracker". This beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wonderous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of the Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters. Young and old alike will experience the magic of this marvelous Christmas tale that will create a lifetime of memories.