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This workshop is for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one with any type of dementia or neurocognitive disorder. The two-hour session will describe how losing someone with dementia can be different from other losses. Coping strategies will be highlighted and all group members will have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another. All are welcome to attend. The workshop will be led by Dr. Christine Gayda, Associate Professor of Psychology at ������Ƶ. She is a group facilitator for SCOSA’s weekly Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the Galloway campus. Dr. Gayda recently published Neurological Disorders: Cases from a Biopsychosocial Perspective with her colleague Dr. Rebecca Mannel, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. Click on the event title or call 609-626-3591

Saturdays, October 5, November 9, December 14, 12-2pm, Otto Bruyns Public Library of 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.

No Registration Necessary
For those that can't attend in person, you can | Passcode: 080608

Knit & Crochet: Mondays, 11/4-12/09/2024, 9-11am, ������Ƶ at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave. 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. Supply list: 2 balls of light colored yarn, Weight 4 Knitting needles size 10 OR Crochet Hook size H. The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.

One Stroke Painting: Mondays, 11/4 - 12/09/2024, 11am-1pm, ������Ƶ at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave.| 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. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke! Classes teach you to freehand various strokes and to build your own unique pattern.

Supplies needed: Apron, Set of multicolor acrylic paints, wax paper, paper plate, container for water, Book of watercolor paper, set of Donna Dewberry brushes. The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.

Chair Yoga: Fridays 11/08- 12/20/2024,  9-10 a.m., ������Ƶ at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave. | Join Lois for Chair Yoga, for modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people. (Skip 11/29 Campus Closed). The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.

Adult Tap Dance: Fridays, 11/8 - 12/20/2024,10-11am, ������Ƶ at Manahawkin,712 E Bay Ave.
Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting and social activity. (Skip 11/29 campus closed) The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.

Adult Belly Dance: Fridays, 11/08- 12/20/2024,11am-12pm, ������Ƶ at Manahawkin,712 E Bay Ave. Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn belly dancing! (Skip 11/29 campus closed)
The class fee is $45. Click on the event title to register.

Sunday, December 8 (2 p.m.) ������Ƶ Performing Arts Center | Often travelling with little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, from Alabama to (New) Zealand and everywhere in between. Using nothing more than the unadulterated human voice, a clean-cut presentation, and a little Jewish humor, this unique group of singers is able to connect with fans of all backgrounds and ages.

Click on the event title to register. SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adult community (age 60+).

Wednesday, December 11th (10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.), SCOSA Office F-227 | Join Fionna and Gina for crafting felt candles for your winter holidays. Limited to 10 participants; No art experience required.
Click on the event title to register for free.

Saturday, December 14 (10 a.m. - noon), Swan Bay Folk Art Center | A wooden bottom, braided seagrass and leather handles makes this a perfect container to gift Christmas cookies. Materials fee: $35. To register, call Niki 609-652-0366

Saturday, December 14 (3 p.m.), ������Ƶ 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.

Click on the event title to register. SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adult community (age 60+).

Louis Barberio and Michael McClelland Learn how to manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company's retirement plan, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. This course will be given in two informative and entertaining sessions! The cost is $59, and you can bring one guest. One workbook per paid registration will be provided.
Choose from one of the locations below. The course will take place on all dates from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

• 1/29 and 2/5/25 - ������Ƶ at Atlantic City (Room 311) 
• 1/30 and 2/6/25 - ������Ƶ Galloway Main Campus (Campus Center MR 5) 
• 2/24 and 3/3/25 - ������Ƶ at Hammonton (Room TBD) 

A registration link will be coming soon! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.

In this course, you will learn how to maintain and increase the benefits of your current retirement plan by discovering new ways to stay mentally, physically, and socially active, as well as learn about important financial topics such as reducing taxes, assessing investment risk, planning for health care needs, and planning your estate. This course will take place over 2, 2-hour long sessions.

Choose from one of the locations below. The course will take place on all dates from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

• 1/29 and 2/5/25 - ������Ƶ at Atlantic City (Room TBD) 
• 1/30 and 2/6/25 - ������Ƶ Galloway Main Campus (Room TBD) 
• 2/24 and 3/3/25 - ������Ƶ at Hammonton (Room TBD) 

A registration link will be coming soon! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) ������Ƶ Galloway Main Campus | The Pinelands Short Course is a daylong Pinelands-themed educational event that is held each March and features presentations that explore the unique culture, ecology, and history of the Pinelands. The event also includes an exhibit gallery. The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00. This fee entitles each participant to attend one class during each of the four sequential educational sessions offered throughout the day. Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits. Registration link coming soon!