Events & Workshops
Whether you're interested in short courses led by expert faculty or engaging social
and recreational activities, there’s something for everyone.
Please note: All guests driving to the Galloway or Atlantic City campus must register their car for each visit.
Upcoming Events:
Alzheimer's Caregiving Support Group 2025
Tuesdays at Noon, both on Zoom and in-person
Tuesday,
June 10,
2025
| 12
- 1 p.m.
Location: IN PERSON or ZOOM
Choice of IN PERSON or ZOOM Stockton University Parkway Building. Each session will include education and support with SCOSA's experts on caregiving
and mental health.
Stockton University Parkway Building
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
The building is located next to Clayton's Self Storage. Please note parking is in
the back of the building, and you must buzz in at the back entrance where parking
is located. Meetings are held in the conference room. Please do not arrive prior to
11:45 a.m.
Click on the event title to register.
One Stroke Painting: Summer Session
Mondays until July 7th. Campus will be CLOSED Monday, May 26th.
Monday,
May 12,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for One Stroke, a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting
that is very friendly to novice painters. Supplies needed: apron, set of multicolor
acrylic paints, wax paper, paper plate, container for water, book of watercolor paper,
and a set of Donna Dewberry brushes.
Click on the title to register. $60 for 8 lessons.
Chair Yoga: Summer Session
Tuesday until July 1st
Tuesday,
May 13,
2025
| 9
- 10 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for Chair Yoga with modified poses that can be done while seated,
which makes the poses accessible to more people.
Click on the title to register. $60 for 8 lessons.
Adult Tap Dance: Summer Session
Tuesdays until July 1st
Tuesday,
May 13,
2025
| 10
- 11 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Join us with Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting
and social activity.
Click on the title to register. $60 for 8 lessons.
Ripples from the Holocaust: From Zeilsheim to SCOSA
First Monday of each month in 2025
Monday,
June 2,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
During this program, Peppy will introduce us to her family’s life, while also intertwining
important historical facts on the Holocaust. Some of the topics discussed will be: International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Death
March, immigrating to America, finding family, the importance of teachers, Molly’s
Pilgrim video, The Second Generation- Ripples From The Holocaust video, returning
to Germany to find Hans Loeffler, Peppy’s response to October 7th, hearing Arnold Schwarzenegger speak about his family history
(a father who was a Nazi), Journey of German Jewish Dialogue since 1994, and My Ethical
Will - Having a will and its importance. This course will take place on the first Monday of every month in 2025.
Click on the event title to register.
Americana Bucket: Basket Class
Saturday,
June 14,
2025
| 10 a.m.
- 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing, Port Republic
In this workshop, students will complete a twined bottom basket with a wire and wooden
grip swing handle. Red, white and blue stripes make this a perfect patriotic decorating accent.
Class fee $40. To register, call Niki 609-652-0366
Tour of Poetry
2nd Saturday Monthly Program (subject to change)
June 14
- December 13,
2025
| 12
- 2 p.m.
Location: 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 view via Zoom | Passcode: 080608
Nonnas: Weekly Film Discussions of Movies for Seniors, About Seniors
Tuesday,
June 17,
2025
| 11 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Galloway, Room G-138
Join Peppy in person, to discuss the movie Nonnas, based on Joe Scaravella’s true story about building Enoteca Maria, a one-of-a-kind
restaurant in Staten Island that features rotating chefs, all women over 50, cooking
dishes from their home countries and family cultures.
On Tuesday, June 24, 11am- 12pm, we will begin the weekly film discussions which celebrate
the richness of aging through the lens of film. The films portray stories about the
lives, challenges, and triumphs of older adults. Each film offers thoughtful conversation
about aging, identity, and the experiences that shape us. Not only are films excellent sources of entertainment, but they also offer valuable
opportunities for learning, connection, and reflection, and a touch of Blue Zones.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
Please watch the movie Nonnas before June 17th discussion.
Players and Playwrights
Third Saturday Monthly Program
June 21
- December 20,
2025
| 1
- 4 p.m.
Location: John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 316
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players)
who meet monthly to read original plays. Performances are organized several times
a year. Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before
committing to join.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
SCOSA Arts Camp: National Making Life Beautiful Day
Class is FULL. Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu if you would like to be on
the waitlist.
Monday,
June 23,
2025
| 9
- 11 a.m.
Location: SCOSA Office F-227
Join Fionna and Gina to celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day which is celebrated in June each year. The purpose of National Making Life Beautiful Day
is to celebrate those who make life beautiful for others — be it our own or a larger
group of people. The truly freeing part is that you often do not even realize when
or how you are creating beauty in the life of another. We will be making mosaic
trays.
Participants must be able to attend all four sessions in order to complete their trays.
Click on the event title to register 10 seats available. June 23, 24, 25, & 26.
9th Annual Pinelands Summer Short Course
Friday,
July 18,
2025
| 9 a.m.
- 3 p.m.
Location: Kramer Hall, Hammonton
A day-long event featuring outdoor adventures and indoor lectures that explore the
unique history, ecology, and culture of the Pinelands. The event also includes an
exhibit gallery.
The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00.
Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits.
Click on the event title to register!
