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:

Ripples from the Holocaust: From Zeilsheim to SCOSA 
Older Adult Series
January 6 - December 1, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
During this program, Peppy will introduce us to her family’s life, while 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.
Click on the event title to register.
Tour of Poetry 
Older Adult Series
Saturday, January 11, 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 
Snowman Felting Class
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center
Niki Giberson will walk you through the process of needle felting wool to create two snow people of your choosing all made from wool from her sheep farm! All supplies and tools are provided. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience needed. 
To register, call Niki 609-652-0366 
SCOSA Art Camp: Sea Glass Wrapped Jewelry
Older Adult Series
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Main Campus SCOSA Office F-227
Join Trisha Barkley for jewelry making!
Limited to 10 participants; No art experience required.
Click on the event title to register.
Players and Playwrights 
Older Adult Series
Saturday, January 18, 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 title to register.
C’mon Let’s Get Happy: Blue Zones of Happiness & The Happiness Project
Older Adult Series
January 21 - April 15, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join Peppy and Gina to delve into happiness. Happiness is something we all search for. Everyone wants to be happy. Happiness is an active process. Happiness is not something we can buy or acquire. How do we know what happiness is? Have we experienced it? How can we identify it and make it part of our lives?  To answer these questions, we will use Dan Buettner’s book, The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People, (2017), author Dan Buettner explores how personal choices, culture, good health, and geographical location help promote happiness. We will also use Gretchen Rubin’s 10th Anniversary Edition of The Happiness Project (2018); “One of the most thoughtful and engaging works on happiness to have emerged from the recent explosion of interest in the subject.”
Click on the title to register.
Winter 2025 Retirement Planning for Today
Older Adult Series
January 27 - March 3, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: See the description for location options
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 - Stockton at Atlantic City (Room 311) 
  • 1/30 and 2/6/25 - Stockton Galloway Main Campus (Campus Center MR 5) 
  • 2/24 and 3/3/25 - Stockton at Hammonton (Room TBD) 
A registration link will be coming soon! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.
Winter 2025 Rejuvenate Your Retirement
Older Adult Series
January 27 - March 3, 2025 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: See the description for location options
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 - Stockton at Atlantic City (Room TBD) 
  • 1/30 and 2/6/25 - Stockton Galloway Main Campus (Room TBD) 
  • 2/24 and 3/3/25 - Stockton at Hammonton (Room TBD) 
A registration link will be coming soon! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.
Blind Boys of Alabama 
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stockton PAC
In the seven decades since the Blind Boys of Alabama first began singing together, America has witnessed a World War, the civil rights movement, and the Summer of Love; the moon landing, Vietnam, and the fall of the Berlin Wall; JFK, MLK, and Malcolm X; the invention of the jukebox, the atomic bomb, and the internet. Through it all, the Blind Boys' music has not only endured, but thrived, helping both to distinguish the sound of the American south and to push it forward through the 20th century and well on into the 21st.
SCOSA has a limited number of tickets for Atlantic County Residents aged 60 +; any other attendees $25 
Click on the event title to register.
SILL: Artificial Intelligence Unlocked: Intermediate AI
Older Adult Series
February 5 - 26, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Stockton University Galloway Campus (Room TBD) & Zoom
By the end of this workshop, you will have a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence, including its practical applications, ethical challenges, and societal implications. Together, we will explore how AI connects technology, science, and human behavior, equipping you with the knowledge to critically evaluate its role in your life and community. This intermediate-level course will demystify complex AI concepts such as neural networks and machine learning, highlight its transformative potential, and provide tools to navigate the evolving landscape of AI with confidence and curiosity. You'll leave better prepared to make informed decisions about how to engage with these powerful technologies responsibly and effectively. It is not necessary to take Introduction to AI.

Erin O’Hanlon is a teaching specialist focusing on education and human development at Stockton University. She also partners with the New Jersey Child Welfare Training Partnership to educate child welfare and protection workers, as well as the Stockton Center for Successful Aging. Erin lives in New Jersey with her partner, Charlie Keys, and their four sons. 
Click on the event title to register. Tuition for each four-session SILL course is $45. Courses are FREE for residents 60 years old or older, who live in Atlantic County. 
SILL: Exploring Art, Wellness, and Technology Resources Online: Digital Literacy Tips and Techniques
Older Adult Series
February 6 - 27, 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom

In this four-part workshop series we will explore arts, wellness, and culture in the digital landscape! Learn to navigate virtual museums, access music, e-books, wellness information, and more online. Engage in hands-on activities and discover practical tips for staying safe, creative, and confident while exploring the digital world.

Cheyenne Riehl is the Student Success Librarian at Stockton University's Richard E. Bjork Library. In this role, Cheyenne focuses on developing and implementing programs that enhance accessibility, engagement, and research skills with a particular emphasis on supporting nontraditional students, underserved populations, and students of all different abilities, ensuring equitable access to academic resources and personalized support.

Click on the event title to register. Tuition for each four-session SILL course is $45. Courses are FREE for residents 60 years old or older, who live in Atlantic County. 

SILL: Intro to Adolescence: Milestones and Myths of the Teenage Years
Older Adult Series
February 7 - 28, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Adolescence is a period of development that rivals the speed and intensity of growth in the first few years of life. This course will present an overview of current research on psychological and brain development during the teenage years. Topics of focus include brain and cognitive maturation, social cognition, and risk-taking. We will explore the importance of social contexts in each of these processes and ways that caring adults can support the teens in their lives.

Kaite Yang is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of the Childhood Studies Minor at Stockton University in New Jersey. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at Princeton University, A.B. in Anthropology and Psychological and Brain Sciences from Dartmouth College, and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer at the Upper Valley Haven in Vermont. Her research examines gender and depression across the lifespan, social hypersensitivity, and multicultural learning and pedagogy. 
Click on the event title to register. Tuition for each four-session SILL course is $45. Courses are FREE for residents 60 years old or older, who live in Atlantic County. 

36th Annual Pinelands Short Course
Older Adult Series
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Stockton Galloway Main Campus

Saturday, March 8th, 2025 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Stockton 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!