Flier from the Maplewood Health Department making residents aware of a new in the home urgent care program. Please share any additional such programs serving our area.
January 29th 2023
February is Black History Month
Upcoming Events
Luna Stage is able to add a special matinee of Torn Asunder, for older adults, on Thursday, February 16th at 1 PM. Cost is $15 per person. “the play is written and directed by 2 female African-American actresses/playwrights and is especially poignant during Black History Month and as we struggle to come together as a country.”
Register by calling 973-558-0863
Let us know if you need transportation.
Deadline to register is Feb 9th
Valentine's Day Luncheon
Thursday, February 9th 12 pm
at the Woodland
Live Acapella/ Barber Shop Harmony with The Morris Music Men. Great Meal. Bring your Gal-en-tine or Sweetheart or just yourself!
Register by calling 973-763-0750
or at https://maplewood.recdesk.com
Free Moderna Omicron (Bivalent) Booster Clinic
4 to 6 pm
Open to all ages 19+ regardless of residency
South Orange Skate House, next to the duck pond on Mead St
Please bring proof of COVID Vaccinations
Register at http://bitly.ws/yQ3e
or call 973-762-8120 x4300
New Store Opening!
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Clay by Indigo Road Studio to South Orange Downtown.
2-3 pm
Clay is a ceramics studio located in the heart of South Orange at 10 Vose Ave. Founder, Lindsey Shevkun of Indigo Road Studio will host classes for adults and children in the space.
African American Genealogy: The Joy of Discovery, with Barbara VelazquezFree EventSunday, February 5 at 2:00 PMDurand-Hedden House & Garden523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJJoin Barbara Velazquez as she shares her journey of ancestral discovery, including hacks she has learned, how she opened new doors through DNA connections, and the fun of contacting and meeting new family members.Registration is re uired by Friday, February 3 at 2PMRegister Herehttps://www.durandhedden.org/
Art Opening
"A Family Affair" featuring artist Timothy J. Simmons
Opening reception 2 to 5 pm
1978 Art Gallery
Ongoing Events
SOMA Social WorkSOMA Case Manager, Michelle MS
This service is available to older adults (65+) who reside in South Orange or Maplewood.
The SOMA Case Manager and older adults will identify current needs and discuss resources available that can provide support and assistance. The SOMA Case Manager will help facilitate the connection between older adults and community resources.
Support Groups
Bereavement/Grief Support Group (in person)
Monthly
South Orange Library 11:00am-12:00pm
This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+)
All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Connections (zoom)
Weekly
This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+)
All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Contact Information Michelle Fiederer, MS
SOMA Case ManagerTownships of South Orange Village and MaplewoodJewish Family Service of MetroWest Case Manager 973-986-4321
sosocialworker@southorange.org
Office Hours: Mondays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-4pm
Transportation
In South Orange Call 973-378-7715 x 2035
In Maplewood call (973) 763-0750
Please let us know how transportation works out for you if you try it out!
WINTER edition of the SOMA TWO TOWNS FOR ALL AGES Newsletter is being mailed out! We will be leaving copies at different locations for pick up as well.
https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/publications
If you would like to be added to our mailing list and have a paper copy mailed to you please email us with your address to: SOMA2Towns.gmail.com
Kristen Tyler and Amy Stuart
Coordinators for SOMA Two Towns for All Ages
Call: 973-558-0863
Email: soma2towns@gmail.com
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Coffee mugs $1.50
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The Maplewood Health Department recently published their updated Community Resource Guide for 2023. This guide includes information on local services such as:
If you or someone you know is in need of services, please take a look through our digital guide. You can also bookmark our Community Resources web page for future reference. For a hard copy of the Guide, please visit the Health Department in Maplewood Town Hall (574 Valley Street Maplewood, NJ 07040).
To sign up for the Maplewood Health Department's Community Resources Newsletter, click here.