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

November 11 - December 16

One Stroke Painting, 11/11-12/16, 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 and Crocheting with Lois

November 11 - December 16

Knitting and Crocheting with Lois, 11/11- 12/16, 12:30pm-2:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. 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.

SoulCollage Workshop

December 13

SoulCollage Workshop, 12/13/19, 10:30am-1:30pm, Stockton University, Townsend Residential Life Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, 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.

Tour of Poetry

December 14

Tour of Poetry, 12/14/19. 11am-1pm, tto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 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. 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.

Time to Tell Memoir Writing

December 19

Time to Tell Memoir Writing 12/19/19, 12-1:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Avenue, 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.