Education for Older Adults

COVID-19:

SCOSA's programs are being offered online via Zoom until further notice. SCOSA adheres to Stockton procedures for this evolving public health situation. CLICK HERE for the latest from Stockton. The CDC has issued detailed guidelines for older adults and others with high risk factors. (CLICK HERE). The main CDC COVID-19 site provides useful information for everyone. (CLICK HERE)

SCOSA offers educational opportunities for older adults that encourage vitality through physical, social, mental and spiritual engagement.

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. Thus, we are required to collect basic demographic information from participants and appreciate their ongoing cooperation. 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.

Get Outside! Weekly Walks in July

July 09 - 30

Get Outside! Weekly Walks in July Fridays, 7/9-30, 2021, Location varies by week | Join Michaelle on Friday's at 10am starting for a weekly walk. Each week, we will meet at a different location (click title for details). You can attend one walk or all four! Let's get moving and take in some fresh air together. Please bring a water bottle and comfortable walking shoes.

Knit and Crochet with Lois

July 19 - August 23

Knit and Crochet with Lois Mondays, 7/19-8/23/2021, 10am-12pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, Room 3, 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.

One Stroke Painting

July 19 - August 23

One Stroke Painting Mondays, 7/19-8/23/2021, 12-2pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, Room 3, 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.

Get Outside & Walk in August

August 02 - 25

Get Outside & Walk in August Mondays 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, & 8/23/2021 & Wednesdays 8/4, 8/11, 8/25/2021 10-11am Location varies Weekly Meet Michaelle at 10 am on Mondays and Wednesdays in August for a walk. All levels welcome! The location varies each time (click on title for details). You can attend one walk or all seven! Let's get moving and take in some fresh air together. Please bring water and comfortable walking shoes.

Fitness for Living

August 03 - 24

Fitness for Living Tuesdays 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, & 8/24/21, C/D Atrium, Stockton University Main Campus | Designed for beginners to those looking to get back into an exercise routine. Meet Tuesdays to learn a routine that you can take home and repeat later in the week. We'll cover balance, strength and cardio. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water and a small hand towel.

Peach Basket

August 07

Peach Basket Saturday, 8/7/2021, 10am-12pm, Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic | This 8" round twined bottom basket, 9" high, is perfect for peach picking. It has a center grip handle.

Time to Tell Memoir Writing

August 09

Time to Tell Memoir Writing Monday, 8/9/2021, 1-2pm, 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.

Tracing Your New York Ancestors with NY Genealogical & Biographical Records

August 10

Tracing Your New York Ancestors with NY Genealogical & Biographical Records Tuesday, 8/10/2021, 2:30-3:30pm, Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Avenue, Manahawkin | Finding ancestors in New York comes with some unique challenges. Luckily, the NYG&B is here to help! This session explores using the NYG&B's online resources, including The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, religious records, online articles, and other collections. Presented by: Josh Taylor

Music & the Holocaust

August 17

Music & the Holocaust Tuesday, 8/17/21, 3-4pm, Stockton at Manahawkin | Resistance during the Holocaust came in all forms and music was one of them. Somehow, amidst the chaos and horror of the Holocaust, music featured significantly in many ghettos and camps. How did victims of the Holocaust still manage to sing, play instruments, and create music? What purpose did this serve for those who played and for those who listened? This webinar will be led by Tamar Machado-Recanati, music therapist, musicologist and researcher of Jewish music during the Holocaust.