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Years of the Maplewood NJ Senior (Older Adult) Edited
Mar 27, 2019 at 5:47pm
Email I just received from Cathy Rowe:Events of Interest To Seniors For April, 2019 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org The new issue of the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages Newsletter is available on the website Under the publications tab Volunteer Fair – Sunday, March 31, 2-4 pm 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, SOPAC Loft Looking for ways to share your time and talents? Come to the annual community-wide volunteer fair to meet dozens of community organizations looking for volunteers. Interested in Going to a Broadway show? There are still a few seats left for the Maplewood Senior Center trip to see “Tootsie” on April 17. Tickets & bus $111. Call (973) 763-0750 The South Orange Maplewood Adult School is offering tickets to “Burn This” on Friday, May 3, for the 8pm performance. Tickets $159. To sign up, go to: www.somadultschool.org Recurring Events Mondays: Mah Jong, Maplewood Senior Center, 1-3pm Drop-in or bring a friend Tuesdays: Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Branch Library, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Fridays: Scrabble at the Maplewood Senior Center, 10-noon Drop-in Monday, April 1 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 - noon The Art of the Interview, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s “All of It” changes roles and answers the questions. Hear about the secret sauce of great interviewing and what happens when live radio goes badly. Wednesday, April 3 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon Free and open to all, but rsvp by Monday, April 1 to (973) 763-0750 Stay after to help fill eggs for the annual egg hunt Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Ideas Festival: Dr. Khadijah Costley White, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm What Even Was the Tea Party? Right-Wing Activism, Media, and Politics Pre-Trump. Thursday, April 4 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Karen Gevirtz, Author & Professor of English at SHU Topic: MDs, Moms & Meds: The Birth of Big Pharma Ideas Festival: Fred R. Profeta Jr. and Paul Profeta, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm How the Maplewood of their youth led to their contributions in local leadership, philanthropy, sustainability, and organic agriculture Saturday, April 6 Ideas Festival: Tina Kelley, Maplewood Literary Award, Maplewood Main Library, 2pm Tina Kelley, journalist, poet, author, will be interviewed by Library Director Sarah Lester, and will receive the 2019 Maplewood Literary Award. Monday, April 8 Computer Class, South Orange Public Library, 10 - 11:30 am Internet Basics S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm Queen bee – meet a bee keeper Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm “The Bountiful Herb Garden” by Caren White, Garden Steward of Rutgers Herb Garden and a lifelong gardener. Tuesday, April 9 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon The Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, SOPAC, 7:30pm The Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble will be celebrating its ninth appearance on the Jazz ‘n the Hall series at SOPAC. Come Tickets: $5 in advance, Free day of show Wednesday, April 10 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Bohemian Rhapsody Read Around the World (Canada), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Brother by David Chariandy Thursday, April 11 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Robert Pallitto, Author & Chairman of the Dept. of Political Science & Public Affairs at SHU Topic: Special Counsel's Investigation of the President Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Madame Bovary Facilitated by Dennis Donahue, PhD, former Director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT Friday, April 12 Folk Friday, Ethical Culture Society, 516 Prospect St., 7:30 - 9:30pm bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening with us and bring refreshments to share! Contact: lnovemsky@comcast.net, (973) 763-8293 Saturday, April 13 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Spring Egg Hunt, Maplewood Memorial Park, 11am Bring the grandkids to this annual event Sunday, April 14 SOS/SHU Documentary “A Community for All Ages,” SOPAC, 2pm Come enjoy the 4th annual collaborative documentary of South Orange Seniors and Seton Hall’s Communications Department Tuesday, April 16 Spring Wreaths, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm $10 includes all supplies Sign up at (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, April 17 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Cancelled - Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon Thursday, April 18 Free Blood Pressure Screenings, The Baird, 9:30am South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Fr. Lawrence Frizzell, Director/Founder & Associate Professor, Jewish-Christian Studies Graduate Program at SHU Topic: Passover and Easter in artistic expression Monday, April 22 Computer Class, South Orange Public Library, 10 - 11:30 am Microsoft Word Basics Book Discussion Group, South Orange Public Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "The Scribe of Siena," by Melodie Sinawer Living With Alzheimer’s for Early Stage Caregivers, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Get practical answers and hear from those directly affected in this 2 of a 4 part series. Wednesday, April 24 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Public Library, 1pm "Greenbook" Managing Diabetes, Hilton Branch Library, 3pm Nearly 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, as many as 1 out of 4 don’t know they have the disease. Jennifer Meyers, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will discuss how to best manage diabetes to stay healthy throughout your life. Guided Painting, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:15-1:15 $15, all supplies included! Register at (973) 763-0750 or www.maplewood.recdesk.com April 24-28 Django a Gogo, The Woodland A week-long festival in the heart of Maplewood Schedule and tickets at http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org Thursday, April 25 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Andy Lehren, Investigative Reporter for the New York Times Topic: current investigations Foreign Film Series: Paris, Texas by Wenders, 1984, South Orange Public Library, 6:15pm “Paris, Texas” Saturday, April 27 Blood Mobile, Maplewood Main Library, 10 -1 pm Sunday, April 28 Shuttles, Spindle & Flyer Wheels: Hand Spinning & Weaving in the 21st Century, Durand Hedden House, 1-4pm Essex County Hand Spinners Guild will demonstrate the magical art of spinning fibers into yarn on hand spindles and spinning wheels, some antique or traditional, some contemporary with a modern look. Visitors will be invited to try their hands at spinning and weaving. April 29 Associated Humane Societies Low Cost Wellness Services Clinic, Maplewood Municipal Building 9 am- 3:30pm No appointment necessary, vaccines and other services, $10-25 April 30th Low Cost SPAY/NEUTER SURGICAL Clinic, Maplewood Municipal Building, 9 am- 3:30pm Appointments required for spay/neuter surgeries, call (973) 824-7080 x 118. Cats: $75-85; dogs $95-105
Email I just received from Cathy Rowe:Events of Interest To Seniors For April, 2019 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org The new issue of the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages Newsletter is available on the website Under the publications tab Volunteer Fair – Sunday, March 31, 2-4 pm 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, SOPAC Loft Looking for ways to share your time and talents? Come to the annual community-wide volunteer fair to meet dozens of community organizations looking for volunteers. Interested in Going to a Broadway show? There are still a few seats left for the Maplewood Senior Center trip to see “Tootsie” on April 17. Tickets & bus $111. Call (973) 763-0750 The South Orange Maplewood Adult School is offering tickets to “Burn This” on Friday, May 3, for the 8pm performance. Tickets $159. To sign up, go to: www.somadultschool.org Recurring Events Mondays: Mah Jong, Maplewood Senior Center, 1-3pm Drop-in or bring a friend Tuesdays: Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Branch Library, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Fridays: Scrabble at the Maplewood Senior Center, 10-noon Drop-in Monday, April 1 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 - noon The Art of the Interview, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s “All of It” changes roles and answers the questions. Hear about the secret sauce of great interviewing and what happens when live radio goes badly. Wednesday, April 3 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon Free and open to all, but rsvp by Monday, April 1 to (973) 763-0750 Stay after to help fill eggs for the annual egg hunt Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Ideas Festival: Dr. Khadijah Costley White, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm What Even Was the Tea Party? Right-Wing Activism, Media, and Politics Pre-Trump. Thursday, April 4 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Karen Gevirtz, Author & Professor of English at SHU Topic: MDs, Moms & Meds: The Birth of Big Pharma Ideas Festival: Fred R. Profeta Jr. and Paul Profeta, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm How the Maplewood of their youth led to their contributions in local leadership, philanthropy, sustainability, and organic agriculture Saturday, April 6 Ideas Festival: Tina Kelley, Maplewood Literary Award, Maplewood Main Library, 2pm Tina Kelley, journalist, poet, author, will be interviewed by Library Director Sarah Lester, and will receive the 2019 Maplewood Literary Award. Monday, April 8 Computer Class, South Orange Public Library, 10 - 11:30 am Internet Basics S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm Queen bee – meet a bee keeper Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm “The Bountiful Herb Garden” by Caren White, Garden Steward of Rutgers Herb Garden and a lifelong gardener. Tuesday, April 9 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon The Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble, SOPAC, 7:30pm The Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble will be celebrating its ninth appearance on the Jazz ‘n the Hall series at SOPAC. Come Tickets: $5 in advance, Free day of show Wednesday, April 10 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Bohemian Rhapsody Read Around the World (Canada), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Brother by David Chariandy Thursday, April 11 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Robert Pallitto, Author & Chairman of the Dept. of Political Science & Public Affairs at SHU Topic: Special Counsel's Investigation of the President Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Madame Bovary Facilitated by Dennis Donahue, PhD, former Director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT Friday, April 12 Folk Friday, Ethical Culture Society, 516 Prospect St., 7:30 - 9:30pm bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening with us and bring refreshments to share! Contact: lnovemsky@comcast.net, (973) 763-8293 Saturday, April 13 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Spring Egg Hunt, Maplewood Memorial Park, 11am Bring the grandkids to this annual event Sunday, April 14 SOS/SHU Documentary “A Community for All Ages,” SOPAC, 2pm Come enjoy the 4th annual collaborative documentary of South Orange Seniors and Seton Hall’s Communications Department Tuesday, April 16 Spring Wreaths, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm $10 includes all supplies Sign up at (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, April 17 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Cancelled - Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon Thursday, April 18 Free Blood Pressure Screenings, The Baird, 9:30am South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Fr. Lawrence Frizzell, Director/Founder & Associate Professor, Jewish-Christian Studies Graduate Program at SHU Topic: Passover and Easter in artistic expression Monday, April 22 Computer Class, South Orange Public Library, 10 - 11:30 am Microsoft Word Basics Book Discussion Group, South Orange Public Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "The Scribe of Siena," by Melodie Sinawer Living With Alzheimer’s for Early Stage Caregivers, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Get practical answers and hear from those directly affected in this 2 of a 4 part series. Wednesday, April 24 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Public Library, 1pm "Greenbook" Managing Diabetes, Hilton Branch Library, 3pm Nearly 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, as many as 1 out of 4 don’t know they have the disease. Jennifer Meyers, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, will discuss how to best manage diabetes to stay healthy throughout your life. Guided Painting, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:15-1:15 $15, all supplies included! Register at (973) 763-0750 or www.maplewood.recdesk.com April 24-28 Django a Gogo, The Woodland A week-long festival in the heart of Maplewood Schedule and tickets at http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org Thursday, April 25 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Public Library, 1pm Speaker: Andy Lehren, Investigative Reporter for the New York Times Topic: current investigations Foreign Film Series: Paris, Texas by Wenders, 1984, South Orange Public Library, 6:15pm “Paris, Texas” Saturday, April 27 Blood Mobile, Maplewood Main Library, 10 -1 pm Sunday, April 28 Shuttles, Spindle & Flyer Wheels: Hand Spinning & Weaving in the 21st Century, Durand Hedden House, 1-4pm Essex County Hand Spinners Guild will demonstrate the magical art of spinning fibers into yarn on hand spindles and spinning wheels, some antique or traditional, some contemporary with a modern look. Visitors will be invited to try their hands at spinning and weaving. April 29 Associated Humane Societies Low Cost Wellness Services Clinic, Maplewood Municipal Building 9 am- 3:30pm No appointment necessary, vaccines and other services, $10-25 April 30th Low Cost SPAY/NEUTER SURGICAL Clinic, Maplewood Municipal Building, 9 am- 3:30pm Appointments required for spay/neuter surgeries, call (973) 824-7080 x 118. Cats: $75-85; dogs $95-105
Years of the Maplewood NJ Senior (Older Adult) Edited
Feb 28, 2019 at 6:47pm
March 2019 Events of Interest To Seniors From SOMA Two Towns For All Ages: Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org New Events: “Writings on Paper” - Join John Straus, a writing teacher at Rutgers-Newark, in this new class to share relaxing ways to get words on the page. No computers or phones: just paper and pens. Pre-requisites are flexibility and humor. Fridays March 1, 8, 22 & 29, 1-3:30 pm at the Maplewood Senior Center. $20 for all 4 classes. Sign up at (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.recdesk.com The Strollers Present: “An Enemy of the People" by Arthur Miller, The Burgdorff Center, March 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 8 pm, Sunday March 17 at 2 pm. Box office (973) 761-8453 or www.TheStrollers.org ; Seniors - $15 SOMA Film Festival, Wed. March 20 - Sun, March 24, The Woodland The SOMA Film Festival features and supports independent and emerging filmmakers with the believe that independent film can change the way people experience the world. For information and tickets go to: https://www.somafilmfestival.com/ Makers Month - South Orange Public Library will celebrate Makers Month for the fifth year with a variety of creative programming beginning Friday, March 1st, and continuing throughout the entire month, highlighted by a special, all-day celebration, Makers Mayhem, on Saturday, March 23, from 11am – 4pm. Ideas Festival - Maplewood Memorial Library is gearing up for the 6th annual event celebrating the talent and creativity of our community. The Festival will begin on Saturday, March 23 and end on Saturday, April 6 with Tina Kelley receiving the Maplewood Literary Award. Except for Makers Day, all programs will be held at the Main Library. Additional details are available at www.maplewoodlibrary.org. Recurring: Mondays Friendship Quilters, South Orange Library, noon – 3pm No experience necessary! Mahjong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Tuesdays Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Library 5-7pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. March Events Saturday, March 2 Yard and Garden Q&A for Newbies and Curious Minds,” Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Want to feel confident about replacing that struggling rosebush, start a new garden, or identify poison ivy? Then don't miss Maplewood Garden Club’s workshop, where a panel of MGC gardening experts will field questions on a wide variety of topics. Monday, March 4 Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm The Plight of the Pollinators – Natives to the Rescue John Black, president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, will cover just what we mean by “native plants” and why our pollinators need them. He will discuss pollinators in general as well as go over some relatively common plants that they depend on. Come find out how to make your garden pollinator friendly. Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7:30pm "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving (moved from Feb. 25) Tuesday, March 5 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Virtual Reality Demo for Adults, South Orange Library, 1pm SOMA Speaker Series - Tax Appeal Seminar, Maplewood Senior Center, 7pm Craig Smith, Apraiser and tax appeal expert will discuss the processs and whether your house is a good candidate for an appeal, with time for Q&A free but please register at https://adamsonramsey.com/taxappeals Wednesday, March 6 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon free but rsvp by March 4 to (973) 763-0750 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Adult Health Clinic, Hilton Branch Library, 3:30 -5 pm Read Around the World (Brazil), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm “The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao” by Martha Batalha. Thursday, March 7 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Speaker: Ziyuan Meng, Professor of Computer Science at Drew University Topic: Cybersecurity Coding for Moms (and other grownups), 10:30am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Columbia High School presents "Mary Poppins," Columbia High School, 5:30 pm, doors open 5pm Seniors invited to view the final dress rehearsal for free! Come and see the fabulous talent of our high school students. Need transportation? Call (973) 588-0863 Friday, March 8 Food & Flowers, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Explore flower arranging Folk Friday, Ethical Culture Society, 516 Prospect St., 7:30 - 9:30pm bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening with us and bring refreshments to share! Saturday, March 9 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Sunday, March 10 Classical Maplewood –A series of Classical Music in the Heart of Maplewood, The Woodland, 4pm Enjoy an afternoon of fine music in the casual setting of the Woodland’s Great Hall. Selections include Mozart, Schumann, Le Beau, Brahams, Beethoven, Dvorak and Faure. Free and open to all Monday, March 11 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Computer Basics S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm Unsung Spaghetti Westerns, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Learn about great films beyond the familiar titles, and how they influenced modern westerns. Ecology & Economy: Resolving Our Climate Crisis, Congregation Beth El, 222 Irvington Ave., South Orange, 7:15 - 8:45pm Five panelists from the fields of economics, communications, engineering, biology, and law will explore such questions as: what is an ethical response to climate change, can news help us live better, and is “growth” always good? The interactive forum will involve the audience in a constructive dialogue. The public is invited to attend, admission is free, and registration is required. Register at register: http://bit.ly/ecologyforum Wednesday, March 13 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm A Star is Born (2018 version) SOMA GranNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30pm Memory Cafe, Livingston Bagel, 37 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, 10:30 - 11:30 am Hosted by Arden Courts Memory Cafes are an informal setting that provides caregivers with a forum for discussion ranging from practical tips for coping to community resources. Questions? call (973) 736-3100 Thursday, March 14 St Paddy Day's Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:30am Corned beef lunch with all the trimmings! $5, Rsvp by March 11 to (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.recdesk.com Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm “The Corrections,” by Jonathan Franzen Facilitated by Dennis Donahue, PhD, former Director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Justin Williamson, Special Agent with the FBI Topic: Becoming & Working as an FBI Agent Friday, March 15 Deadline for Essex County Legacies Writing Contest Saturday, March 16 Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am Learn about the disease stages, risk factors, research, treatments and resources. Medicare for All, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Co-hosted by Maplewood Senior Share and SOMA Action Presenters: Bennet Zurofsky & Dr. Lloyd Alterman Happiness is a Choice, South Orange Library, 2 - 3 pm John Leland, author of "Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old," will read and talk about his new book Sunday, March 17 In the Revolutionary Style, Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm Monday, March 18 Transportation Classes by NJTips@Rutgers, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am or South Orange Library, 1pm Join us for a CLASSROOM program where you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to ride the bus, train, and alternative options to get around safely in your area. Tuesday, March 19 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon Colon Health/ sleep education, BMI and glucose screening provided Reception for Marian Roffman, South Orange Library, 2pm Come and see Marian Roffman, South Orange Senior Social Worker, as she begins her retirement Wednesday, March 20 Creative Writing, South Orange Library, 1pm Adult Health Clinic, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5pm Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Thursday, March 21 Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 9:30am South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Eugene Lieber, Lecturer & Professor Emeritus of History, Essex County College Topic: Brexit & Other Nationalists Movements in Today's Europe Foreign Film Series: The Conversation by Coppola, 1974, South Orange Library, 6:30pm Brought to you by Friends of the South Orange Public Library Friday, March 22 Food & Flowers, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Explore flower arranging US Army Band – Jazz Ambassadors Concert, Columbia High School, 7 pm The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band. Concerts include something for everyone, from classic big band standards to instrumental and vocal solo features, patriotic favorites, contemporary jazz works, and original compositions. For this concert only, several Columbia High School jazz musicians will sit in with the band! While the concert is free, you must have a ticket to attend. Email deborah.gaines@gmail.com for tickets and include your name and address as well as the number of tickets requested (maximum of 4). Or, pick up tickets at the South Orange Library or the Maplewood Senior Center Saturday, March 23 NJ Maker's Day, Hilton Branch Library, 10 am - 1pm High-and low-tech activities for kids, teens and adult will include stereoscopes, CD spinners, spool knitting, vorpal robotics, and a project with Maplewoodshop. Monday, March 25 Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "An American Marriage," by Tayari Jones Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Gadgets - smartphones, tablets, etc. Mahjong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Tuesday, March 26 Digital Assistants, South Orange Library, 1pm Smart speakers Wednesday, March 27 Guided Painting, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:15am - 1:15pm $15, all supplies included! (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.RecDesk.com Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Front Runner" De-Stressing your Life, Hilton Branch, 3pm A Cardiac APN will talk about the effect of stress on your body, and how to prevent stress in your everyday life. From Policy to Practice: Stripping Down the Language, Business and Complexity of Women’s Sexual Health, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Rachel Braun Scherl, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Candice Davenport Thursday, March 28 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest speaker: Ashad Aziz; artist Topic: sustainability in clothing and reducing our carbon footprints by design Spring Egg Hunt - Egg Filling, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Join in the preparations for the annual egg hunt. Lunch will be served Alzheimer's 101, Alzheimer's NJ Office, 425 Eagle Rock Ave, Suite 203, Roseland 11 am - noon Free but pre-registration required by calling 888-280-6055 or online at www.alznj.org This program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who wants to learn about memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, warning signs, planning for the future and access to community resources. Taffy Brodesser-Akner& Ilena Silverman, Maplewood MainLibrary, 7pm Akner is a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine and writes for the newspaper’s Arts & Leisure section. Silverman is the Features Editor of the New York Times Magazine. Friday, March 29 From Plate to Plate, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Cultivate your green thumb! Saturday, March 30 Arts & Music Reception, Maplewood MainLibrary, 3pm Chad Hunt, Photographer. Live music with the James White Band. Sunday, March 31 Volunteer Fair, the Loft at SOPAC, 2 - 4 pm Looking for ways to share your time and talent? Come to the 2nd annual community-wide volunteer fair. Dozens of local non-profits will be on hand to discuss their work and how you can help them.
March 2019 Events of Interest To Seniors From SOMA Two Towns For All Ages: Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org New Events: “Writings on Paper” - Join John Straus, a writing teacher at Rutgers-Newark, in this new class to share relaxing ways to get words on the page. No computers or phones: just paper and pens. Pre-requisites are flexibility and humor. Fridays March 1, 8, 22 & 29, 1-3:30 pm at the Maplewood Senior Center. $20 for all 4 classes. Sign up at (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.recdesk.com The Strollers Present: “An Enemy of the People" by Arthur Miller, The Burgdorff Center, March 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 8 pm, Sunday March 17 at 2 pm. Box office (973) 761-8453 or www.TheStrollers.org ; Seniors - $15 SOMA Film Festival, Wed. March 20 - Sun, March 24, The Woodland The SOMA Film Festival features and supports independent and emerging filmmakers with the believe that independent film can change the way people experience the world. For information and tickets go to: https://www.somafilmfestival.com/ Makers Month - South Orange Public Library will celebrate Makers Month for the fifth year with a variety of creative programming beginning Friday, March 1st, and continuing throughout the entire month, highlighted by a special, all-day celebration, Makers Mayhem, on Saturday, March 23, from 11am – 4pm. Ideas Festival - Maplewood Memorial Library is gearing up for the 6th annual event celebrating the talent and creativity of our community. The Festival will begin on Saturday, March 23 and end on Saturday, April 6 with Tina Kelley receiving the Maplewood Literary Award. Except for Makers Day, all programs will be held at the Main Library. Additional details are available at www.maplewoodlibrary.org. Recurring: Mondays Friendship Quilters, South Orange Library, noon – 3pm No experience necessary! Mahjong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Tuesdays Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Library 5-7pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. March Events Saturday, March 2 Yard and Garden Q&A for Newbies and Curious Minds,” Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Want to feel confident about replacing that struggling rosebush, start a new garden, or identify poison ivy? Then don't miss Maplewood Garden Club’s workshop, where a panel of MGC gardening experts will field questions on a wide variety of topics. Monday, March 4 Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm The Plight of the Pollinators – Natives to the Rescue John Black, president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, will cover just what we mean by “native plants” and why our pollinators need them. He will discuss pollinators in general as well as go over some relatively common plants that they depend on. Come find out how to make your garden pollinator friendly. Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7:30pm "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving (moved from Feb. 25) Tuesday, March 5 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Virtual Reality Demo for Adults, South Orange Library, 1pm SOMA Speaker Series - Tax Appeal Seminar, Maplewood Senior Center, 7pm Craig Smith, Apraiser and tax appeal expert will discuss the processs and whether your house is a good candidate for an appeal, with time for Q&A free but please register at https://adamsonramsey.com/taxappeals Wednesday, March 6 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon free but rsvp by March 4 to (973) 763-0750 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Adult Health Clinic, Hilton Branch Library, 3:30 -5 pm Read Around the World (Brazil), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm “The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao” by Martha Batalha. Thursday, March 7 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Speaker: Ziyuan Meng, Professor of Computer Science at Drew University Topic: Cybersecurity Coding for Moms (and other grownups), 10:30am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Columbia High School presents "Mary Poppins," Columbia High School, 5:30 pm, doors open 5pm Seniors invited to view the final dress rehearsal for free! Come and see the fabulous talent of our high school students. Need transportation? Call (973) 588-0863 Friday, March 8 Food & Flowers, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Explore flower arranging Folk Friday, Ethical Culture Society, 516 Prospect St., 7:30 - 9:30pm bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening with us and bring refreshments to share! Saturday, March 9 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Sunday, March 10 Classical Maplewood –A series of Classical Music in the Heart of Maplewood, The Woodland, 4pm Enjoy an afternoon of fine music in the casual setting of the Woodland’s Great Hall. Selections include Mozart, Schumann, Le Beau, Brahams, Beethoven, Dvorak and Faure. Free and open to all Monday, March 11 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Computer Basics S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm Unsung Spaghetti Westerns, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Learn about great films beyond the familiar titles, and how they influenced modern westerns. Ecology & Economy: Resolving Our Climate Crisis, Congregation Beth El, 222 Irvington Ave., South Orange, 7:15 - 8:45pm Five panelists from the fields of economics, communications, engineering, biology, and law will explore such questions as: what is an ethical response to climate change, can news help us live better, and is “growth” always good? The interactive forum will involve the audience in a constructive dialogue. The public is invited to attend, admission is free, and registration is required. Register at register: http://bit.ly/ecologyforum Wednesday, March 13 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm A Star is Born (2018 version) SOMA GranNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30pm Memory Cafe, Livingston Bagel, 37 E. Northfield Rd Livingston, 10:30 - 11:30 am Hosted by Arden Courts Memory Cafes are an informal setting that provides caregivers with a forum for discussion ranging from practical tips for coping to community resources. Questions? call (973) 736-3100 Thursday, March 14 St Paddy Day's Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:30am Corned beef lunch with all the trimmings! $5, Rsvp by March 11 to (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.recdesk.com Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm “The Corrections,” by Jonathan Franzen Facilitated by Dennis Donahue, PhD, former Director of the Albert Dorman Honors College at NJIT Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Justin Williamson, Special Agent with the FBI Topic: Becoming & Working as an FBI Agent Friday, March 15 Deadline for Essex County Legacies Writing Contest Saturday, March 16 Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am Learn about the disease stages, risk factors, research, treatments and resources. Medicare for All, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Co-hosted by Maplewood Senior Share and SOMA Action Presenters: Bennet Zurofsky & Dr. Lloyd Alterman Happiness is a Choice, South Orange Library, 2 - 3 pm John Leland, author of "Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old," will read and talk about his new book Sunday, March 17 In the Revolutionary Style, Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm Monday, March 18 Transportation Classes by NJTips@Rutgers, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am or South Orange Library, 1pm Join us for a CLASSROOM program where you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to ride the bus, train, and alternative options to get around safely in your area. Tuesday, March 19 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon Colon Health/ sleep education, BMI and glucose screening provided Reception for Marian Roffman, South Orange Library, 2pm Come and see Marian Roffman, South Orange Senior Social Worker, as she begins her retirement Wednesday, March 20 Creative Writing, South Orange Library, 1pm Adult Health Clinic, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5pm Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Thursday, March 21 Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 9:30am South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Eugene Lieber, Lecturer & Professor Emeritus of History, Essex County College Topic: Brexit & Other Nationalists Movements in Today's Europe Foreign Film Series: The Conversation by Coppola, 1974, South Orange Library, 6:30pm Brought to you by Friends of the South Orange Public Library Friday, March 22 Food & Flowers, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Explore flower arranging US Army Band – Jazz Ambassadors Concert, Columbia High School, 7 pm The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier big band. Concerts include something for everyone, from classic big band standards to instrumental and vocal solo features, patriotic favorites, contemporary jazz works, and original compositions. For this concert only, several Columbia High School jazz musicians will sit in with the band! While the concert is free, you must have a ticket to attend. Email deborah.gaines@gmail.com for tickets and include your name and address as well as the number of tickets requested (maximum of 4). Or, pick up tickets at the South Orange Library or the Maplewood Senior Center Saturday, March 23 NJ Maker's Day, Hilton Branch Library, 10 am - 1pm High-and low-tech activities for kids, teens and adult will include stereoscopes, CD spinners, spool knitting, vorpal robotics, and a project with Maplewoodshop. Monday, March 25 Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "An American Marriage," by Tayari Jones Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Gadgets - smartphones, tablets, etc. Mahjong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Tuesday, March 26 Digital Assistants, South Orange Library, 1pm Smart speakers Wednesday, March 27 Guided Painting, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:15am - 1:15pm $15, all supplies included! (973) 763-0750 or www.Maplewood.RecDesk.com Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Front Runner" De-Stressing your Life, Hilton Branch, 3pm A Cardiac APN will talk about the effect of stress on your body, and how to prevent stress in your everyday life. From Policy to Practice: Stripping Down the Language, Business and Complexity of Women’s Sexual Health, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Rachel Braun Scherl, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and Candice Davenport Thursday, March 28 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest speaker: Ashad Aziz; artist Topic: sustainability in clothing and reducing our carbon footprints by design Spring Egg Hunt - Egg Filling, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Join in the preparations for the annual egg hunt. Lunch will be served Alzheimer's 101, Alzheimer's NJ Office, 425 Eagle Rock Ave, Suite 203, Roseland 11 am - noon Free but pre-registration required by calling 888-280-6055 or online at www.alznj.org This program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who wants to learn about memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, warning signs, planning for the future and access to community resources. Taffy Brodesser-Akner& Ilena Silverman, Maplewood MainLibrary, 7pm Akner is a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine and writes for the newspaper’s Arts & Leisure section. Silverman is the Features Editor of the New York Times Magazine. Friday, March 29 From Plate to Plate, South Orange Library, 3:30pm Cultivate your green thumb! Saturday, March 30 Arts & Music Reception, Maplewood MainLibrary, 3pm Chad Hunt, Photographer. Live music with the James White Band. Sunday, March 31 Volunteer Fair, the Loft at SOPAC, 2 - 4 pm Looking for ways to share your time and talent? Come to the 2nd annual community-wide volunteer fair. Dozens of local non-profits will be on hand to discuss their work and how you can help them.
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Jan 31, 2019 at 6:12pm
Email from Cathy Rowe:I am pleased to share with you the local events by, for and of interest to older residents of South Orange and Maplewood for February 2019 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org This month, explore the wide variety of events celebrating Black History Month – art exhibits, plays, poetry readings, jazz concerts and documentaries, to name a few. And to get around in the cold and snow – take advantage of the FREE Senior Buses in each town. Sunday, February 3 Slow Foods Indoor Farmers Market, The Woodland, 10 am – 2 pm free but donations suggested Monday, February 4 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Subject: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Jenny Rose Carey, Senior Director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Meadowbrook Farm will discuss how horticulture changed the lives of women in the early part of the Twentieth Century. Wednesday, February 6 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm for more information, contact Phyllis Kalb, Program Coordinator, at pkalb@sopl.org or (973) 762-0230 Read Around the World (South Africa), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon free but rsvp by Monday, Feb. 4 to (973) 763-0750 Thursday, February 7 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Redwine, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University Topic: Neglected Women In Literature CASA Information Session, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Help change the life of a vulnerable child by becoming a CASA Volunteer Advocate. BLACK New Jersey: 1664 to the Present Day, The Woodland, 7 – 8pm Graham Russell Gao Hodges, author and professor of History and Africana & Latin American Studies at Colgate University discusses his book. The Art of Cathleen McCoy Bristol, The Public Hallways of the South Orange Village Hall Offices, 7 – 9pm Come to the opening reception for this acclaimed local artist and the inaugural exhibition in a new public art space in South Orange – “Village Hallways,” so named for the public spaces in the South Orange Village Hall offices on the third floor of 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange. On view February 7- March 21, Monday- Friday, 9am – 4pm. Saturday, February 9 Meet the Maplewood Senior Advisory Committee, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Come for coffee and share your ideas, concerns and suggestions. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3pm Celebrating our Black History Month exhibit, Beverly McCutcheon’s Wallflower Portrait collage series. Live music with VMusic. Artist’s talk at 3:20 Sunday, February 10 South Orange Symphony Free Fun Family Concert, S. Orange Middle School, 3pm Susan Haig of Summit leads the orchestra in a family-friendly program. Musical instrument petting zoo during intermission and reception following. Monday, February 11 Try Something New, The Baird, 1 pm Judielie Laguerre from St B. hospital will speak on Heart Health Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Internet basics - no registration necessary Tuesday, February 12 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Wednesday, February 13 Maplewood Senior Club, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Bingo Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "Bel Canto" Author Talk with Joe Strupp, Maplewood Main Library, 7 – 8:30 pm Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness (And Donald Trump) Are Destroying News And How We Can Save It. Joe Strupp’s book details cutbacks in resources, revenue and in-depth reporting, along with over coverage of non-stories. SOMA GranNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30 pm Thursday, February 14 Truffles & Puppies, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:30 am rsvp (973) 763-0750 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof. Of English At Seton Hall University Topic: Shakespeare's Sonnets And Other Love Poems Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Saturday, February 16 at 2pm & 8pm; Sunday, February 17 at 2pm, “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin”, Burgdorff Center Live performances with a race-related talk-back discussion on Sunday led by the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. Seniors $15. Sunday, Feb. 17 Jazz in the Loft: Greg Bufford presents a Tribute to Billie Holiday, SOPAC, 7 pm Tickets $20. Monday, February 18 Presidents Day - Municipal offices & Buildings closed Tuesdays, February 19 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon Heart health, BP and glucose screening provided Wednesday, February 20 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, February 21 Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 9:30 am Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Coffee with a Cop - Operation Blue Angel, South Orange Library12:30 pm Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: April Grier, Prof. of Africana Studies at Rutgers University Topic: Reminiscing Through Jazz IT'S OSCAR TIME!!!, South Orange Library, 7:30 pm Join Arts Writer Charles Paikert For A Discussion Of This Year's Academy Award Nominees! All Are Welcome And Refreshments Will Be Served Celebrate the Writings of African-American Poets, DeHart Community Center, 7:30 - 9pm Join this poetry circle and take turns reading some of the greatest poems by Black poets, as well as by some of the lesser known writers. Whether you are a poetry lover or not, you are sure to be moved by the thoughts of these historical poets. Friday, Feb. 22 “Central Park Five” Screening, The Woodland, 7 - 10 pm Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon analyze the well-known case of 5 teenagers wrongfully convicted of raping women. Panel discussion afterwards. Weekend of February 22 “Intimate Apparel” A play by Lynn Nottage, Burgdorff Center. Fri/Sat, Feb 22 & 23, at 8 pm; Sun, at 3 pm: Follow Esther, a black seamstress in 1905 NY who uses her hands & sewing machine to refashion her dreams and make them anew from the cloth of her life's experiences. Tickets $19 Saturday, Feb, 23 Great Ancient African Civilizations, Maplewood Main Library, 11am Sunday, February 24 Society of Musical Arts Free Concert: A Celebration of Classical Viennese Masters, JCC Metrowest, 760 Northfield Ave, W. Orange, 3 pm Maplewood-based Society of Musical Arts invites Maplewood and South Orange music-lovers to travel a tiny bit further to their new concert venue at JCC Metrowest. Juilliard @ SOPAC, Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, 3pm $15 Tickets for Seniors Monday, February 25 Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Drop-in- no registration necessary Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving Tuesday, February 26 Newcomers' Breakfast, The Baird, 9:30 am New to town or new to retirement? Want to learn what South Orange & Maplewood have to offer ? Join us to learn what's going on and how to get involved. Rsvp to (973) 558-0863 or SOMA2towns@gmail.com Wednesday, February 27 Coffee with a Cop, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am Learn about Operation Blue Angel, ask questions and bring your concerns to the Community Police officers. Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "THE WIFE" Brain Games: Keep Your Mind Sharp, Hilton Branch, 2 pm Learn games and exercises to stimulate different areas of our brain and keep memory strong. Diet, physical exercise and proper rest will also be covered. Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Thursday, February 28 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest Speaker: Douglas Simon, Prof. Emeritus Of Political Science At Drew University Topic: World Political Update Ageless Grace ~ Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm AG is a cutting edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 brain functions. The movements are designed to be done while seated. Limited to first 20 participants; rsvp to (973) 763-0750. There is a waiver. Chef Jesse Jones Talk & Tasting, Hilton Branch Library, 6:30 pm Jesse will share techniques and tips, followed by a tasting of his inspired Seafood Creole Soup. Black History Month Presentation, South Orange Library, 7:30pm Marvin E. Johnson, Author/Writer Of 'Nuggets Of Wisdom For Life's Journey', All Are Welcome And Refreshments Will Be Served
Email from Cathy Rowe:I am pleased to share with you the local events by, for and of interest to older residents of South Orange and Maplewood for February 2019 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org This month, explore the wide variety of events celebrating Black History Month – art exhibits, plays, poetry readings, jazz concerts and documentaries, to name a few. And to get around in the cold and snow – take advantage of the FREE Senior Buses in each town. Sunday, February 3 Slow Foods Indoor Farmers Market, The Woodland, 10 am – 2 pm free but donations suggested Monday, February 4 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Subject: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Jenny Rose Carey, Senior Director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Meadowbrook Farm will discuss how horticulture changed the lives of women in the early part of the Twentieth Century. Wednesday, February 6 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm for more information, contact Phyllis Kalb, Program Coordinator, at pkalb@sopl.org or (973) 762-0230 Read Around the World (South Africa), Maplewood Main Library, 7pm The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon free but rsvp by Monday, Feb. 4 to (973) 763-0750 Thursday, February 7 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Redwine, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University Topic: Neglected Women In Literature CASA Information Session, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Help change the life of a vulnerable child by becoming a CASA Volunteer Advocate. BLACK New Jersey: 1664 to the Present Day, The Woodland, 7 – 8pm Graham Russell Gao Hodges, author and professor of History and Africana & Latin American Studies at Colgate University discusses his book. The Art of Cathleen McCoy Bristol, The Public Hallways of the South Orange Village Hall Offices, 7 – 9pm Come to the opening reception for this acclaimed local artist and the inaugural exhibition in a new public art space in South Orange – “Village Hallways,” so named for the public spaces in the South Orange Village Hall offices on the third floor of 76 South Orange Avenue, South Orange. On view February 7- March 21, Monday- Friday, 9am – 4pm. Saturday, February 9 Meet the Maplewood Senior Advisory Committee, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Come for coffee and share your ideas, concerns and suggestions. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3pm Celebrating our Black History Month exhibit, Beverly McCutcheon’s Wallflower Portrait collage series. Live music with VMusic. Artist’s talk at 3:20 Sunday, February 10 South Orange Symphony Free Fun Family Concert, S. Orange Middle School, 3pm Susan Haig of Summit leads the orchestra in a family-friendly program. Musical instrument petting zoo during intermission and reception following. Monday, February 11 Try Something New, The Baird, 1 pm Judielie Laguerre from St B. hospital will speak on Heart Health Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Internet basics - no registration necessary Tuesday, February 12 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Wednesday, February 13 Maplewood Senior Club, Maplewood Senior Center, 10am Bingo Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "Bel Canto" Author Talk with Joe Strupp, Maplewood Main Library, 7 – 8:30 pm Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness (And Donald Trump) Are Destroying News And How We Can Save It. Joe Strupp’s book details cutbacks in resources, revenue and in-depth reporting, along with over coverage of non-stories. SOMA GranNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30 pm Thursday, February 14 Truffles & Puppies, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:30 am rsvp (973) 763-0750 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof. Of English At Seton Hall University Topic: Shakespeare's Sonnets And Other Love Poems Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Saturday, February 16 at 2pm & 8pm; Sunday, February 17 at 2pm, “The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin”, Burgdorff Center Live performances with a race-related talk-back discussion on Sunday led by the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. Seniors $15. Sunday, Feb. 17 Jazz in the Loft: Greg Bufford presents a Tribute to Billie Holiday, SOPAC, 7 pm Tickets $20. Monday, February 18 Presidents Day - Municipal offices & Buildings closed Tuesdays, February 19 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon Heart health, BP and glucose screening provided Wednesday, February 20 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, February 21 Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 9:30 am Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Coffee with a Cop - Operation Blue Angel, South Orange Library12:30 pm Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: April Grier, Prof. of Africana Studies at Rutgers University Topic: Reminiscing Through Jazz IT'S OSCAR TIME!!!, South Orange Library, 7:30 pm Join Arts Writer Charles Paikert For A Discussion Of This Year's Academy Award Nominees! All Are Welcome And Refreshments Will Be Served Celebrate the Writings of African-American Poets, DeHart Community Center, 7:30 - 9pm Join this poetry circle and take turns reading some of the greatest poems by Black poets, as well as by some of the lesser known writers. Whether you are a poetry lover or not, you are sure to be moved by the thoughts of these historical poets. Friday, Feb. 22 “Central Park Five” Screening, The Woodland, 7 - 10 pm Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns & David McMahon analyze the well-known case of 5 teenagers wrongfully convicted of raping women. Panel discussion afterwards. Weekend of February 22 “Intimate Apparel” A play by Lynn Nottage, Burgdorff Center. Fri/Sat, Feb 22 & 23, at 8 pm; Sun, at 3 pm: Follow Esther, a black seamstress in 1905 NY who uses her hands & sewing machine to refashion her dreams and make them anew from the cloth of her life's experiences. Tickets $19 Saturday, Feb, 23 Great Ancient African Civilizations, Maplewood Main Library, 11am Sunday, February 24 Society of Musical Arts Free Concert: A Celebration of Classical Viennese Masters, JCC Metrowest, 760 Northfield Ave, W. Orange, 3 pm Maplewood-based Society of Musical Arts invites Maplewood and South Orange music-lovers to travel a tiny bit further to their new concert venue at JCC Metrowest. Juilliard @ SOPAC, Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, 3pm $15 Tickets for Seniors Monday, February 25 Mah Jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3 pm Drop-in for mah jong. We have the tiles, the coffee & the cookies. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am Drop-in- no registration necessary Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm "A Prayer for Owen Meany," by John Irving Tuesday, February 26 Newcomers' Breakfast, The Baird, 9:30 am New to town or new to retirement? Want to learn what South Orange & Maplewood have to offer ? Join us to learn what's going on and how to get involved. Rsvp to (973) 558-0863 or SOMA2towns@gmail.com Wednesday, February 27 Coffee with a Cop, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am Learn about Operation Blue Angel, ask questions and bring your concerns to the Community Police officers. Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "THE WIFE" Brain Games: Keep Your Mind Sharp, Hilton Branch, 2 pm Learn games and exercises to stimulate different areas of our brain and keep memory strong. Diet, physical exercise and proper rest will also be covered. Presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Thursday, February 28 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Guest Speaker: Douglas Simon, Prof. Emeritus Of Political Science At Drew University Topic: World Political Update Ageless Grace ~ Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm AG is a cutting edge brain fitness program based on neuroplasticity that activates all 5 brain functions. The movements are designed to be done while seated. Limited to first 20 participants; rsvp to (973) 763-0750. There is a waiver. Chef Jesse Jones Talk & Tasting, Hilton Branch Library, 6:30 pm Jesse will share techniques and tips, followed by a tasting of his inspired Seafood Creole Soup. Black History Month Presentation, South Orange Library, 7:30pm Marvin E. Johnson, Author/Writer Of 'Nuggets Of Wisdom For Life's Journey', All Are Welcome And Refreshments Will Be Served
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Jan 2, 2019 at 5:34pm
What's Going on in January: Thursday, January 3 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Joanne Middleton, Lecturer, Professor Emeritus Drew University · Topic: Beginnings · also - Jim Vagias, Producing Director of the American Theater Group in residence at SOPAC will talk about the upcoming production of "Tell Them I'm Still Young" Monday, January 7 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am · Computer basics - no registration necessary Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm · Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Houseplants · Speaker: Stephen Barlow, owner of Barlow’s Flower Farm in Sea Girt and named one of the “Top 40 Growers Under 40” by Greenhouse Product News. Tuesday, January 8 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Wednesday, January 9 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am · Jim Vagias from the American Theater Group will talk about the upcoming play at SOPAC, "Tell Them I'm Still Young" · Maplewood Police Dept. introduces “Operation Blue Angel” Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Free Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch Library, 3:30 - 5 pm · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Read Around the World (Jordan), Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · "Mother of All Pigs: A Novel" by Malu Halasa SOMA GrandNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30 pm · SOMA GrandNannies is a group of South Orange and Maplewood grandparents who take care of their local grandchildren full or part time. · Ethical Culture Society (corner of Parker & Prospect in Maplewood) Thursday, January 10 Write Your Memoir Five Minutes at a Time, Hilton Branch Library, 1 pm · Prompt a journey of self-discovery that enables you to gain insights into your past. Made possible by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Guest speakers: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability program & and Jason Jordan, Prof. of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University. · Topic: The Politics & Geography of Inequality Saturday, January 12 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - Noon · A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 pm - 4 pm · January exhibit is a two-person show featuring teacher Lorena Vera (acrylic, pastel, oil and watercolor) and student Mary Franklin (watercolor, acrylic, oil & collage). The artists will speak at 3:20. Live music will be provided by Steve Jones. Sunday, January 13 Open Hearth Cooking: A Taste of History, Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm · Durand-Hedden welcomes back Margaret Quinn, a veteran cook skilled in 18th century foodways to our annual historic cooking program honoring late longtime trustee, Irene Kosinski. Watch how it’s done, breathe in the wonderful aromas in our historic house, and sample a few centuries-old treats. Children can try their hands at old-fashioned cooking chores like kneading dough, churning butter, and watch a spinster make yarn at her wheel. Monday, January 14 S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm · Juanita Martin - Reiki, Master/teacher, vibrational sound therapist and crystal healer. Wednesday, January 16 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon · Start of a new series of casual lunches, no programming, just lunch. · Free but call (973) 763-0750 by noon on January 15 to help us order food. DME Fashion Show, Maplewood Senior Center, 1:00 pm · Yes, you read that right - Maplewood Health Dept. accepts donations of durable medical equipment and in turn lends it out to residents of both Maplewood and South Orange who need them. Public Health Nurse Candice Davenport will strut her stuff as she shows off the equipment, what is available for you or your friend to borrow and how to use it to help you stay active, mobile & safe. Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm · "Crazy Rich Asians" Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Union Shops · Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, January 17 South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Roseann Bar, Dean of Business and Social Sciences at Ocean County College · Topic: Sticks And Stones...Can Words Really Hurt? In Search of Belonging: A Talk with Author Jillian Baez, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · Jillian Baez is the author of In Search of Belonging: Latinas, Media, and Citizenship. Ms Baez will be in conversation with Ed Morales, author of Latinx: The New Force in American Politics and Culture. Monday, January 21 Martine Luther King's Birthday, Municipal Offices Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service, Columbia High School Auditorium, 2 - 3:15 pm · Featuring Speaker Lt. Governor Shealia Oliver · Followed by volunteer fair /reception 3:30 - 5pm, CHS cafeteria Wednesday, January 23 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Thursday, January 24 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon · cervical health, healthy eating/ active living, BMI and glucose screening provided Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Guest Speaker: John Gruesser, Author and Prof. of English at Kean University · Topic: Edgar Allan Poe And His Nineteenth Century American Counterparts "Tell Them I'm Still Young," SOPAC, 7:30 play, 6:30 pre-show reception · Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher and Tony Award winner Michele Pawk star in this compelling world premiere drama. · Special ticket price of $19 (+handling fees) with code ATGSOMA at the Box office, (973) 313-2787 or www.SOPACnow.org. · Pre-show coffee & dessert in the SOPAC lounge, 3rd Floor. Rsvp to (973) 558-0863 or SOMA 2towns@gmail.com. Monday, January 28 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am · Email basics - no registration necessary Mah jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3pm · Drop in to play Mah jong at the Maplewood Senior Center · Coffee, Tea & Cookies All About Bitcoin and Digital Currency, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · Learn about Bitcoin and other digital or cryptocurrencies. Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm · "Amongst the Liberal Elite," by local author Elly Lonon Wednesday, January 30 Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm · "Black Klansman" Thursday, January 31 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Donna Ritter · Topic: History Through Weaving Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood Ethical Culture Society - 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., 3rd Floor (973) 378-7715 The Woodland - 60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood Transportation: South Orange Senior Bus (973) 378-7754 x1 Maplewood Senior Bus: (973) 763-5278 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 558-0863.
What's Going on in January: Thursday, January 3 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Joanne Middleton, Lecturer, Professor Emeritus Drew University · Topic: Beginnings · also - Jim Vagias, Producing Director of the American Theater Group in residence at SOPAC will talk about the upcoming production of "Tell Them I'm Still Young" Monday, January 7 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am · Computer basics - no registration necessary Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm · Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Houseplants · Speaker: Stephen Barlow, owner of Barlow’s Flower Farm in Sea Girt and named one of the “Top 40 Growers Under 40” by Greenhouse Product News. Tuesday, January 8 Adult Health Clinic, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Wednesday, January 9 Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am · Jim Vagias from the American Theater Group will talk about the upcoming play at SOPAC, "Tell Them I'm Still Young" · Maplewood Police Dept. introduces “Operation Blue Angel” Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Free Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch Library, 3:30 - 5 pm · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Read Around the World (Jordan), Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · "Mother of All Pigs: A Novel" by Malu Halasa SOMA GrandNannies, Ethical Culture Society, 7:30 pm · SOMA GrandNannies is a group of South Orange and Maplewood grandparents who take care of their local grandchildren full or part time. · Ethical Culture Society (corner of Parker & Prospect in Maplewood) Thursday, January 10 Write Your Memoir Five Minutes at a Time, Hilton Branch Library, 1 pm · Prompt a journey of self-discovery that enables you to gain insights into your past. Made possible by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser. Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Guest speakers: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability program & and Jason Jordan, Prof. of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University. · Topic: The Politics & Geography of Inequality Saturday, January 12 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - Noon · A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 pm - 4 pm · January exhibit is a two-person show featuring teacher Lorena Vera (acrylic, pastel, oil and watercolor) and student Mary Franklin (watercolor, acrylic, oil & collage). The artists will speak at 3:20. Live music will be provided by Steve Jones. Sunday, January 13 Open Hearth Cooking: A Taste of History, Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm · Durand-Hedden welcomes back Margaret Quinn, a veteran cook skilled in 18th century foodways to our annual historic cooking program honoring late longtime trustee, Irene Kosinski. Watch how it’s done, breathe in the wonderful aromas in our historic house, and sample a few centuries-old treats. Children can try their hands at old-fashioned cooking chores like kneading dough, churning butter, and watch a spinster make yarn at her wheel. Monday, January 14 S.O.S. - Try Something New, The Baird, 1pm · Juanita Martin - Reiki, Master/teacher, vibrational sound therapist and crystal healer. Wednesday, January 16 Just Lunch, Maplewood Senior Center, noon · Start of a new series of casual lunches, no programming, just lunch. · Free but call (973) 763-0750 by noon on January 15 to help us order food. DME Fashion Show, Maplewood Senior Center, 1:00 pm · Yes, you read that right - Maplewood Health Dept. accepts donations of durable medical equipment and in turn lends it out to residents of both Maplewood and South Orange who need them. Public Health Nurse Candice Davenport will strut her stuff as she shows off the equipment, what is available for you or your friend to borrow and how to use it to help you stay active, mobile & safe. Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm · "Crazy Rich Asians" Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Union Shops · Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, January 17 South Orange Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Roseann Bar, Dean of Business and Social Sciences at Ocean County College · Topic: Sticks And Stones...Can Words Really Hurt? In Search of Belonging: A Talk with Author Jillian Baez, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · Jillian Baez is the author of In Search of Belonging: Latinas, Media, and Citizenship. Ms Baez will be in conversation with Ed Morales, author of Latinx: The New Force in American Politics and Culture. Monday, January 21 Martine Luther King's Birthday, Municipal Offices Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service, Columbia High School Auditorium, 2 - 3:15 pm · Featuring Speaker Lt. Governor Shealia Oliver · Followed by volunteer fair /reception 3:30 - 5pm, CHS cafeteria Wednesday, January 23 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Thursday, January 24 Overlook Health Van, Maplewood Town Hall, 10 am - noon · cervical health, healthy eating/ active living, BMI and glucose screening provided Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Guest Speaker: John Gruesser, Author and Prof. of English at Kean University · Topic: Edgar Allan Poe And His Nineteenth Century American Counterparts "Tell Them I'm Still Young," SOPAC, 7:30 play, 6:30 pre-show reception · Emmy Award winner Andre Braugher and Tony Award winner Michele Pawk star in this compelling world premiere drama. · Special ticket price of $19 (+handling fees) with code ATGSOMA at the Box office, (973) 313-2787 or www.SOPACnow.org. · Pre-show coffee & dessert in the SOPAC lounge, 3rd Floor. Rsvp to (973) 558-0863 or SOMA 2towns@gmail.com. Monday, January 28 Computer Class, South Orange Library, 10 - 11:30 am · Email basics - no registration necessary Mah jong Mondays, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 - 3pm · Drop in to play Mah jong at the Maplewood Senior Center · Coffee, Tea & Cookies All About Bitcoin and Digital Currency, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm · Learn about Bitcoin and other digital or cryptocurrencies. Book Discussion Group, South Orange Library, 7 - 8:30 pm · "Amongst the Liberal Elite," by local author Elly Lonon Wednesday, January 30 Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm · "Black Klansman" Thursday, January 31 Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm · Speaker: Donna Ritter · Topic: History Through Weaving Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood Ethical Culture Society - 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., 3rd Floor (973) 378-7715 The Woodland - 60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood Transportation: South Orange Senior Bus (973) 378-7754 x1 Maplewood Senior Bus: (973) 763-5278 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 558-0863.
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Holiday Guide Enjoy all the holiday events and festivities around South Orange and Maplewood, and don’t forget to bring your Classic Card to enjoy discounts on shopping and restaurants. Saturday, December 1 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4:30pm Sunday, December. 2 · The Bizarre Bazaar, The Woodland, 10am-4pm · Holiday Boutique, South Orange Library1 - 5 pm. Buy lovely gifts made by local artisans and help benefit the South Orange Public Library.65 Scotland Road · Menorah Lighting, Spiotta Park, South Orange, 5pm Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30PM · Seton Hall University Choral Program Annual Winter Concert at SOPAC · Free Admission (Reservations Recommended) Box Office: (973) 313-2787 Saturday, December 8 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4 pm · Holiday Gathering, The Gazebo on Springfield Ave, 3 - 4:30pm · South Orange Tree Lighting, 76 South Orange Ave., 5:15pm Sunday, December 9 · Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm, Annual Gingerbread House competitions, ‘Jolly Old St. Nick’ and Holiday Shopping. · Interested in being a contestant? Mark your calendars to enter by December 8. Seewww.durandhedden.org for details and entry form. Saturday, December 15 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4 pm Sunday, December 16 · Free Chanukah Concert, 2 - 3 pm, JCC Metrowest Theater 760 Northfield Ave, W. Orange. · Performing light & light-hearted Jewish music to lift the spirit. For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org South Orange Coat & Toy Drive Please consider donating a gently worn, clean coat or a new, unwrapped toy. Donations can be dropped off through December 7 at The Village Clerk's office (76 South Orange Ave Suite 302), The Baird or The UPS Store (4 South Orange Ave.) The Maplewood Police Department Holiday Toy Drive for Maplewood families in need. Please donate new unwrapped toys and bring a smile to a child this holiday season!! Toys can be dropped off until December 14 at Maplewood P.D 1618 Springfield Ave; Maplewood Town Hall; Gleason’s Cleaners (7 West Parker Ave); Village Coffee Shop (164 Maplewood Ave) or East Side Fitness (1865 Springfield Ave.) The General Store Holiday Pop-up Store will be located at 14 South Orange Avenue. Hours until December 23: Friday & Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 10am-4pm. Thursday, November 29 Slavic Dancing Bonanza, Seton Hall University Slavic Club, Walsh Library, 6:30 pm · Slavic food will be served · For disability services, call 973-275-5875 prior to the event Friday, November 30 Deadline for Homestead Rebate filing · Apply by phone: 1-877-658-2972, online: www.State.NJ.US/treasury/taxation. Sunday, December 2 Friends of South Orange Library Holiday Sale, South Orange Library, 1 - 5 pm Start your holiday shopping and support the library at this annual craft and gift sale Monday, December 3 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Drop –in, any subject Beginners welcome! Tuesday, December 4 Seton Hall University Choral Program Annual Winter Concert, SOPAC, 7:30 pm A staple of the holiday season, The Seton University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Orchestra and the Seton Hall University Concert Band Free but reservations are recommended. Box Office: (973) 313-2787 "Impulsive & Compulsive Behaviors," Arden Court Memory Care, 510 Prospect Ave, W. Orange 5:30 dinner, 6 - 8 presentation free and open to all, rsvp to (973) 736-3100 x 205 Wednesday, December 5 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Essex Green Shopping Plaza in West Orange. · Departs the Baird at 10 am · Regular service will be provided in the afternoon. · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm If you like to get your hands a little dirty - this class is for you! $20, register at (973) 763-0750 Read Around the World (Malaysia), Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm "Evening is the Whole Day" by Preeta Samarasan Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 - 3 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to the Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, December 6 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square, 6:15 pm Elder Law, Maplewood Main Library, 6:30 pm · Strategies and tools to protect your savings and estate and preserve your legacy. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Maria Masucci, Prof of Anthropology at Drew University Topic: Ancient Sea Travellers Friday, December 7 Conversation about Antiques, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm Saturday, December 8 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider & other creative things with yarn & fabric. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, The Gazebo on Springfield Ave, 3 - 4:30 pm Music & more at this annual Holiday gathering Sunday, December 9 Celebrate the Season at Durand Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm All ages will enjoy the 2018 display of inventive entries to the annual Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House Competition. Interested in being a contestant? Enter by Dec. 8. See www.durandhedden.orgfor details La Cinematheque Film Club, Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 2 - 5 pm La Promessee (1996), Belgium; Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne $15 at the door Monday, December 10 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Maplewood Garden Club Presents “Flower Arranging Naturally”, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm Lorraine Kiefer has been gardening and designing floral arrangements for more than 30 years. Join Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, when Lorraine will share her knowledge Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1pm Wednesday, December 12 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Jersey Gardens Mall, Departs from The Baird, 10 am - 3 pm · Advance registration by 12 noon the prior day is required, minimum number of 6 must be registered for the trip to take place. · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Just bring pen and paper and enjoy writing Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot Call (973) 763-5287 Maplewood Community Music Annual Winter Concert, The Woodland, 7:30pm · Woodwinds, brass and percussion present the sounds of the season · Snow date December 19 Thursday, December 13 Classic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof of English SHU Topic: A Season of Light Friday, December 14 Holiday Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 11 am $7, rsvp to (973) 763-0750 Sunday, December 16 Free Chanukah Concert, JCC Metrowest Theater, 2 - 3 pm Performing light & light-hearted Jewish music to lift the spirit. For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org Monday, December 17 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Microsoft word basics, beginners welcome! Savvy Caregiving for Boomers, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Be prepared for the tricky emotional, legal, residential, medical and financial issues that arise when caregiving becomes a necessity. Tuesday, December 18 Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse with the Maplewood Senior Center · $68 per person; (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, December 19 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 - 3 pm Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Maplewood Senior Bus goes to the Mall · Call (973) 763-5287 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Target and Whole Foods shopping center · departs the Baird at 10 am · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Thursday, December 20 South Orange Senior Circle Annual Holiday Lunch, Bella Italia Restaurant, 535 Central Ave, Orange, 11am · Member $22.00, non-member $25.00 · Reservations required. Contact Jeanne Laracy at (973) 762- 8534 · Make out checks to S.O. Senior Circle and send to J. Laracy at 340 Clark St. South Orange, 07079 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Annual Holiday Party Saturday, December 22 All Day Holiday Music Festival, United Methodist Church, 150 South Orange Ave. · Noon – The Bufford School of Music Holiday Concert, $5.00 · 3:00 pm – The Music of Billie Holiday, $15.00 · 7:00pm - The Music of Stevie Wonder, $20.00 Wednesday, December 26 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, December 27 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm No program
Holiday Guide Enjoy all the holiday events and festivities around South Orange and Maplewood, and don’t forget to bring your Classic Card to enjoy discounts on shopping and restaurants. Saturday, December 1 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4:30pm Sunday, December. 2 · The Bizarre Bazaar, The Woodland, 10am-4pm · Holiday Boutique, South Orange Library1 - 5 pm. Buy lovely gifts made by local artisans and help benefit the South Orange Public Library.65 Scotland Road · Menorah Lighting, Spiotta Park, South Orange, 5pm Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30PM · Seton Hall University Choral Program Annual Winter Concert at SOPAC · Free Admission (Reservations Recommended) Box Office: (973) 313-2787 Saturday, December 8 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4 pm · Holiday Gathering, The Gazebo on Springfield Ave, 3 - 4:30pm · South Orange Tree Lighting, 76 South Orange Ave., 5:15pm Sunday, December 9 · Durand-Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm, Annual Gingerbread House competitions, ‘Jolly Old St. Nick’ and Holiday Shopping. · Interested in being a contestant? Mark your calendars to enter by December 8. Seewww.durandhedden.org for details and entry form. Saturday, December 15 · Dickens Village, Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village. Activities 1 – 4 pm Sunday, December 16 · Free Chanukah Concert, 2 - 3 pm, JCC Metrowest Theater 760 Northfield Ave, W. Orange. · Performing light & light-hearted Jewish music to lift the spirit. For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org South Orange Coat & Toy Drive Please consider donating a gently worn, clean coat or a new, unwrapped toy. Donations can be dropped off through December 7 at The Village Clerk's office (76 South Orange Ave Suite 302), The Baird or The UPS Store (4 South Orange Ave.) The Maplewood Police Department Holiday Toy Drive for Maplewood families in need. Please donate new unwrapped toys and bring a smile to a child this holiday season!! Toys can be dropped off until December 14 at Maplewood P.D 1618 Springfield Ave; Maplewood Town Hall; Gleason’s Cleaners (7 West Parker Ave); Village Coffee Shop (164 Maplewood Ave) or East Side Fitness (1865 Springfield Ave.) The General Store Holiday Pop-up Store will be located at 14 South Orange Avenue. Hours until December 23: Friday & Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 10am-4pm. Thursday, November 29 Slavic Dancing Bonanza, Seton Hall University Slavic Club, Walsh Library, 6:30 pm · Slavic food will be served · For disability services, call 973-275-5875 prior to the event Friday, November 30 Deadline for Homestead Rebate filing · Apply by phone: 1-877-658-2972, online: www.State.NJ.US/treasury/taxation. Sunday, December 2 Friends of South Orange Library Holiday Sale, South Orange Library, 1 - 5 pm Start your holiday shopping and support the library at this annual craft and gift sale Monday, December 3 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Drop –in, any subject Beginners welcome! Tuesday, December 4 Seton Hall University Choral Program Annual Winter Concert, SOPAC, 7:30 pm A staple of the holiday season, The Seton University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Orchestra and the Seton Hall University Concert Band Free but reservations are recommended. Box Office: (973) 313-2787 "Impulsive & Compulsive Behaviors," Arden Court Memory Care, 510 Prospect Ave, W. Orange 5:30 dinner, 6 - 8 presentation free and open to all, rsvp to (973) 736-3100 x 205 Wednesday, December 5 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Essex Green Shopping Plaza in West Orange. · Departs the Baird at 10 am · Regular service will be provided in the afternoon. · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm If you like to get your hands a little dirty - this class is for you! $20, register at (973) 763-0750 Read Around the World (Malaysia), Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm "Evening is the Whole Day" by Preeta Samarasan Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 - 3 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to the Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, December 6 Coding for Moms (and other grownups), Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square, 6:15 pm Elder Law, Maplewood Main Library, 6:30 pm · Strategies and tools to protect your savings and estate and preserve your legacy. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Maria Masucci, Prof of Anthropology at Drew University Topic: Ancient Sea Travellers Friday, December 7 Conversation about Antiques, Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm Saturday, December 8 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider & other creative things with yarn & fabric. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, The Gazebo on Springfield Ave, 3 - 4:30 pm Music & more at this annual Holiday gathering Sunday, December 9 Celebrate the Season at Durand Hedden House, 1 - 4 pm All ages will enjoy the 2018 display of inventive entries to the annual Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House Competition. Interested in being a contestant? Enter by Dec. 8. See www.durandhedden.orgfor details La Cinematheque Film Club, Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 2 - 5 pm La Promessee (1996), Belgium; Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne $15 at the door Monday, December 10 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Maplewood Garden Club Presents “Flower Arranging Naturally”, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm Lorraine Kiefer has been gardening and designing floral arrangements for more than 30 years. Join Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, when Lorraine will share her knowledge Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1pm Wednesday, December 12 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Jersey Gardens Mall, Departs from The Baird, 10 am - 3 pm · Advance registration by 12 noon the prior day is required, minimum number of 6 must be registered for the trip to take place. · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Just bring pen and paper and enjoy writing Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot Call (973) 763-5287 Maplewood Community Music Annual Winter Concert, The Woodland, 7:30pm · Woodwinds, brass and percussion present the sounds of the season · Snow date December 19 Thursday, December 13 Classic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof of English SHU Topic: A Season of Light Friday, December 14 Holiday Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 11 am $7, rsvp to (973) 763-0750 Sunday, December 16 Free Chanukah Concert, JCC Metrowest Theater, 2 - 3 pm Performing light & light-hearted Jewish music to lift the spirit. For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org Monday, December 17 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Microsoft word basics, beginners welcome! Savvy Caregiving for Boomers, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Be prepared for the tricky emotional, legal, residential, medical and financial issues that arise when caregiving becomes a necessity. Tuesday, December 18 Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse with the Maplewood Senior Center · $68 per person; (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, December 19 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 - 3 pm Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Maplewood Senior Bus goes to the Mall · Call (973) 763-5287 South Orange Senior Bus goes to Target and Whole Foods shopping center · departs the Baird at 10 am · Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Thursday, December 20 South Orange Senior Circle Annual Holiday Lunch, Bella Italia Restaurant, 535 Central Ave, Orange, 11am · Member $22.00, non-member $25.00 · Reservations required. Contact Jeanne Laracy at (973) 762- 8534 · Make out checks to S.O. Senior Circle and send to J. Laracy at 340 Clark St. South Orange, 07079 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Annual Holiday Party Saturday, December 22 All Day Holiday Music Festival, United Methodist Church, 150 South Orange Ave. · Noon – The Bufford School of Music Holiday Concert, $5.00 · 3:00 pm – The Music of Billie Holiday, $15.00 · 7:00pm - The Music of Stevie Wonder, $20.00 Wednesday, December 26 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, December 27 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm No program
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September Events of Interest To Seniors: Sunday, September 2 US Army Field Band and Chorus, Maplewood Memorial Park, 6 pm (in case of rain will move to Maplewood Middle School) The Township of Maplewood presents a free concert featuring The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in the Memorial Park Amphitheater. Featuring over 75 musicians and vocalists, the combined ensemble will perform a program featuring patriotic favorites, popular songs and a selection of classical works. Hilton Neighborhood Hosts 2nd Annual Porchfest, 1 – 5 pm The 2nd Annual Maplewood Porchfest will be held in the Hilton neighborhood onSunday, September 2 (rain date Sept, 3). New this year: free jitney service on Rutgers St. from Hilton Ave. to Porter Rd., so there’s a little less walking and a lot more enjoying the entertainment on the porches all over the neighborhood. Tuesday, September 4 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open Auditions for The Strollers' production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays", The Burgdorff Center, 7:30 - 10 pm Auditions for performances to run November 9 - 17 For more information go to www.thestrollers.org Wednesday, September 5 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Join the discussion about the Blue Zones and how to bring these concepts to SOMA Senior Picnic, Maplewood Pool, Noon Annual picnic for the last day at the pool. Membership not required $8 Rain date Sept. 6 Thursday, September 6 Applications for Space in Maplewood Greenhouse, Maplewood Municipal Building, 6 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Walmart Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, September 7 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Saturday, September 8 Dog Days of Summer, Maplewood Pool, 11 am - 1 pm The second annual dog day at the pool - no fighters or biters, no humans in the pool. Just bring your dog or come watch the fun. Rent Party Family Picnic, Maplecrest Park, noon - 8 pm Live music, Food trucks and vendors and support the Food Drive. 12th Annual South Orange Health Fair, South Orange Fire House, 10am - 2 pm No-cost health screenings and informational tables will include: Eye screening, hearing screening, Himalayan bowls, lung capacity testing, blood donations, spinal screening, face painting for children, osteoporosis screening, stroke risk assessment includes (blood pressure, glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and more. Monday, September 10 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Beginners can get help with email, browsing the internet, word processing, using tablets & more. Tuesday, September 11 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Wednesday, September 12 Computer Explorations, Hilton Branch, 10 am Get the help YOU need! For beginner computer users. Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Entertainment at 11:30 am with singer Janice Williams Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "The Post" Blue Zones, The Baird, 1 pm Join the discussion about the Blue Zones and how to bring these concepts to SOMA Read Around the World: India, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Ghachar Ghochar by Viveka Sanabhaga is a quietly enthralling, deeply unsettling novel about the shifting meanings—and consequences—of financial gain in contemporary India. The New Yorker calls it "A classic tale of wealth and moral ruin." Free Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5 pm Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot & Target Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, September 13 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Eugene Lieber Topic: Short History of the Supreme Court Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Municipal Building, 10 am - noon Drop ins welcome or call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 for an appointment Overlook Van Screenings, Hilton Branch Library, 2 - 4 pm Blood glucose & body mass index screenings. The Next Big Thing: How Podcasting is Changing Radio, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm WNYC’s Nancy Solomon will moderate a panel of top producers discussing the state of the podcasting industry, where it’s going and its current and anticipated impact on radio. Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Christmas Tree Shops & Bob's Discount Call (973) 763-5287 Don't let the name fool you - there is so much more at the Christmas Tree Shops! Kitchen ware, home goods, etc. Friday, September 14 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Community Camp Out, New Waterlands Park, 6pm – overnight Call (973) 378-7754 for details Saturday, September 15 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 pm Watercolors by Jane Sosnow and Photography by Carol Bonosky. Live music with the Johnny Woods Band Old Time Baseball Game, Cameron Field, 1 - 3 pm Sunday, September 16 Play Day, South Orange Village, 1-6 pm Monday, September 17 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1 pm Write your own bio Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 - 9 pm "The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden" Tuesday, September 18 Essex County Senior Wellness Day, Codey Arena, 10am - 2pm Open to all Essex County seniors. Go on your own or call (973) 763-5287 for transportation Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton Branch. Wednesday, September 19 "Brain Games", Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Thursday, September 20 Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Join in for the first meeting after summer break Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Baird, 11 am Movie Day -" Mama Mia", Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Douglas Simon Topic: World Political Update Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Bed Bath Beyond & Shoprite in Springfield Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, September 21 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Sunday, September 23 South Orange Newcomers Day, South Orange Library, 2 pm South Orange Village Residents and incoming SHU students meet neighbors and town managers while finding a fit with local community group Monday, September 24 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Beginners can get help with email, browsing the internet, word processing, using tablets & more. Tuesday, September 25 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Run for Your Wife, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $57.50 Call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, September 26 Environmental Awareness Event, South Mountain Rehab, 11:30am - 2pm Recycling - its in the bag. Tiffanie Nyzoa, Manager of the Giordano Companies will speak on “How We Can Make a Difference” Lunch will be served Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "The Darkest Hour" Addressing Long Term Care, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm An overview of current long-term care options and costs. Get a better understanding of how you can position your assets now to better protect yourself from this potentially major financial burden. Presented by Jonathan Barrett, Certified Financial Planner from AXA Advisors. Bus Trip to Ocean Grove, Maplewood Senior Center Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, September 27 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Andrew Lehren Topic: Investigative reporter for the NYT will talk about current investigations Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Marshalls at the Union Plaza Shopping Center includes Payless, Dollar Tree, Shoprite, GNC, Foot Locker & more Call (973) 763-5287 Movie Day -"The Great Gilly Hopkins", Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm Friday, September 28 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Sunday, September 30 Art Walk and Music Fest, Maplewood Village, 11 - 5pm Enjoy the many art displays and vendors Would you like to exhibit your own art from one of the classes at The Baird or the Senior Center? Call 973-762-8120 x 4005
September Events of Interest To Seniors: Sunday, September 2 US Army Field Band and Chorus, Maplewood Memorial Park, 6 pm (in case of rain will move to Maplewood Middle School) The Township of Maplewood presents a free concert featuring The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in the Memorial Park Amphitheater. Featuring over 75 musicians and vocalists, the combined ensemble will perform a program featuring patriotic favorites, popular songs and a selection of classical works. Hilton Neighborhood Hosts 2nd Annual Porchfest, 1 – 5 pm The 2nd Annual Maplewood Porchfest will be held in the Hilton neighborhood onSunday, September 2 (rain date Sept, 3). New this year: free jitney service on Rutgers St. from Hilton Ave. to Porter Rd., so there’s a little less walking and a lot more enjoying the entertainment on the porches all over the neighborhood. Tuesday, September 4 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open Auditions for The Strollers' production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays", The Burgdorff Center, 7:30 - 10 pm Auditions for performances to run November 9 - 17 For more information go to www.thestrollers.org Wednesday, September 5 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Join the discussion about the Blue Zones and how to bring these concepts to SOMA Senior Picnic, Maplewood Pool, Noon Annual picnic for the last day at the pool. Membership not required $8 Rain date Sept. 6 Thursday, September 6 Applications for Space in Maplewood Greenhouse, Maplewood Municipal Building, 6 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Walmart Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, September 7 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Saturday, September 8 Dog Days of Summer, Maplewood Pool, 11 am - 1 pm The second annual dog day at the pool - no fighters or biters, no humans in the pool. Just bring your dog or come watch the fun. Rent Party Family Picnic, Maplecrest Park, noon - 8 pm Live music, Food trucks and vendors and support the Food Drive. 12th Annual South Orange Health Fair, South Orange Fire House, 10am - 2 pm No-cost health screenings and informational tables will include: Eye screening, hearing screening, Himalayan bowls, lung capacity testing, blood donations, spinal screening, face painting for children, osteoporosis screening, stroke risk assessment includes (blood pressure, glucose, total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and more. Monday, September 10 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Beginners can get help with email, browsing the internet, word processing, using tablets & more. Tuesday, September 11 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Wednesday, September 12 Computer Explorations, Hilton Branch, 10 am Get the help YOU need! For beginner computer users. Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Entertainment at 11:30 am with singer Janice Williams Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "The Post" Blue Zones, The Baird, 1 pm Join the discussion about the Blue Zones and how to bring these concepts to SOMA Read Around the World: India, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Ghachar Ghochar by Viveka Sanabhaga is a quietly enthralling, deeply unsettling novel about the shifting meanings—and consequences—of financial gain in contemporary India. The New Yorker calls it "A classic tale of wealth and moral ruin." Free Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5 pm Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop in. Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot & Target Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, September 13 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Eugene Lieber Topic: Short History of the Supreme Court Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Municipal Building, 10 am - noon Drop ins welcome or call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 for an appointment Overlook Van Screenings, Hilton Branch Library, 2 - 4 pm Blood glucose & body mass index screenings. The Next Big Thing: How Podcasting is Changing Radio, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm WNYC’s Nancy Solomon will moderate a panel of top producers discussing the state of the podcasting industry, where it’s going and its current and anticipated impact on radio. Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Christmas Tree Shops & Bob's Discount Call (973) 763-5287 Don't let the name fool you - there is so much more at the Christmas Tree Shops! Kitchen ware, home goods, etc. Friday, September 14 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Community Camp Out, New Waterlands Park, 6pm – overnight Call (973) 378-7754 for details Saturday, September 15 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 pm Watercolors by Jane Sosnow and Photography by Carol Bonosky. Live music with the Johnny Woods Band Old Time Baseball Game, Cameron Field, 1 - 3 pm Sunday, September 16 Play Day, South Orange Village, 1-6 pm Monday, September 17 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1 pm Write your own bio Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 - 9 pm "The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden" Tuesday, September 18 Essex County Senior Wellness Day, Codey Arena, 10am - 2pm Open to all Essex County seniors. Go on your own or call (973) 763-5287 for transportation Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton Branch. Wednesday, September 19 "Brain Games", Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1 pm Thursday, September 20 Senior Circle, The Baird, 11 am Join in for the first meeting after summer break Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Baird, 11 am Movie Day -" Mama Mia", Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Douglas Simon Topic: World Political Update Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Bed Bath Beyond & Shoprite in Springfield Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, September 21 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Sunday, September 23 South Orange Newcomers Day, South Orange Library, 2 pm South Orange Village Residents and incoming SHU students meet neighbors and town managers while finding a fit with local community group Monday, September 24 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10 am Beginners can get help with email, browsing the internet, word processing, using tablets & more. Tuesday, September 25 Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Branch Library, 5 -7 pm Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Run for Your Wife, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $57.50 Call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, September 26 Environmental Awareness Event, South Mountain Rehab, 11:30am - 2pm Recycling - its in the bag. Tiffanie Nyzoa, Manager of the Giordano Companies will speak on “How We Can Make a Difference” Lunch will be served Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1 pm "The Darkest Hour" Addressing Long Term Care, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm An overview of current long-term care options and costs. Get a better understanding of how you can position your assets now to better protect yourself from this potentially major financial burden. Presented by Jonathan Barrett, Certified Financial Planner from AXA Advisors. Bus Trip to Ocean Grove, Maplewood Senior Center Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, September 27 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Andrew Lehren Topic: Investigative reporter for the NYT will talk about current investigations Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Marshalls at the Union Plaza Shopping Center includes Payless, Dollar Tree, Shoprite, GNC, Foot Locker & more Call (973) 763-5287 Movie Day -"The Great Gilly Hopkins", Maplewood Senior Center, 1 pm Friday, September 28 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Sunday, September 30 Art Walk and Music Fest, Maplewood Village, 11 - 5pm Enjoy the many art displays and vendors Would you like to exhibit your own art from one of the classes at The Baird or the Senior Center? Call 973-762-8120 x 4005
Sexy, or itchy? Would you wear new-style woolly underwear?
Aug 30, 2018 at 7:26am
Aussies export superfine Merino wool to Italy where it's spun into glorious textiles, cut and sewn into outrageously expensive garments and sold back to us ;)Alternatively, we weave/knit our own textiles, design & manufacture our own fashion ranges and have devoted fashion fans awaiting the new ranges all over the world. My dad used to wholesale high-fashion ladies sportswear during the 60s made from it. But remember - you're not in the sub-tropics or tropics (neither is Melbourne where I grew up). A long-sleeved cotton knit is more than enough for winter.
Aussies export superfine Merino wool to Italy where it's spun into glorious textiles, cut and sewn into outrageously expensive garments and sold back to us ;)Alternatively, we weave/knit our own textiles, design & manufacture our own fashion ranges and have devoted fashion fans awaiting the new ranges all over the world. My dad used to wholesale high-fashion ladies sportswear during the 60s made from it. But remember - you're not in the sub-tropics or tropics (neither is Melbourne where I grew up). A long-sleeved cotton knit is more than enough for winter.
Years of the Maplewood NJ Senior (Older Adult) Edited
Jun 29, 2018 at 6:11pm
July Events Calendar from SOMA Two Towns For All Ages:Gogo Grandparent Subsidy Extended! More than 90 people have taken advantage of this offer, and we'd like to extend it for one more month to give more people a try. The subsidy offer will be the same - $10 per ride for 4 rides in the month of July. Gogo Grandparent is a service that connects you to on-demand ride services (Uber, Lyft) without the need for a smart phone or computer. Service is 24/7, anywhere you want to go. If you already have an account, you are eligible for the subsidy for 4 more rides startingJuly 1. If not, you can set up a new Gogo Grandparent account. South Orange and Maplewood residents age 65 and older can sign up to receive 4 subsidized rides (up to $10 per ride) through July in a pilot program with Gogo Grandparent! Call Gogo Grandparent at (855) 985-8804 or go to www.gogograndparent.com/soma to set up your personal account. Library Summer Hours through Labor Day Hilton Library: Mon & Wed 10 - 5, T & Th 12-8, Closed Friday, Saturday & Sundays Maplewood Main Library: Mon 10-9; Tues 10 - 6; Wed 10 - 9; Th 10 - 9, Fr & Sat 10 – 5, closed Sundays South Orange Library: Mon & Tue 9 - 9; Wed 9- 6; Thurs 9 – 9; Fri 9 – 6 closed on Saturdays; Sun 1 – 5pm Fourth of July Activities in Maplewood's Memorial Park Once again, the 4th of July Planning Committee is making many efforts to make the day age-friendly, including golf carts to transport seniors across the park, tickets for sale at Maplewood Town Hall, Hilton Library and BCB Bank branches (BCB will also help people purchase circus tickets), a cooling center with activities in the civic house, Bingo tent and SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent for rest and shade in the southern end of the park. Enjoy a fireworks viewing area away from the crowds in front of the civic house. Explore The "Blue Zones" Join S.O.S. as they explore “The Blue Zones” by New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner. This book reveals the surprising secrets of the world’s happiest places and shows how we can all apply the lessons to our lives. The concept of “Blue Zones” grew out of the demographic work done by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain that highlighted (by drawing blue circles around) areas with extreme longevity around the world and reflects the lifestyle and the environment of the world’s longest-lived peoplehis book, Buettner has discovered five places in the world where people live the longest and are healthiest: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California. Discussion will take place on 4 Fridays in July (July 6, 13, 20 & 27) at 1pm in the South Orange Library. The book is available on Amazon.com or can be ordered at Words bookstore in Maplewood in person or by calling (973) 763-9500. Farmers Market are in Full swing! Maplewood – Mondays at 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. South Orange – Wednesdays in the parking lot adjacent to Sloan St, 2 – 7 pm Outdoor Arts and Music in South Orange Enjoy outdoor music and arts in South Orange through the summer. On Fridays and Saturdays, Downtown After Sundown features live music in Spiotta & SloanArt in park follwed by concerts at Floods Hill. On Wednesdays, join the Art in the Park projects at Flood’s Hill and enjoy the evening performances under the SOMA Two towns for all ages tent, set up with chairs for your enjoyment. July Events Sunday, July 1 Yoga in Spiotta Park, 10 am & 11 am South Mountain Yoga will have two 45 minute classes Suggested donation for each class is $20, with all money going go to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) which provides free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children and families in Central and South Texas. Monday, July 2 Adult Drop-In Craft: Zendoodle, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Zendoodling, the simple repetitive nature of drawing patterns will relax you and boost your creativity. It combines the calming benefits of meditation with the soothing effects of drawing. No artistic talent is needed! Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Thursday, July 5 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: Amir Billups, Educator, and panel Topic: Women in Islam Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Walmart Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 6 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Saturday, July 7 Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 - 4 pm Summer exhibit is a collection of works by Denise Hardie. Live music with Laredo the Band Artist's talk at 3:20 pm Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Sunday, July 8 Annual 1978 Friends Show, 1978 Arts Center, Opening Reception - July 8th, 6-8pm Monday, July 9 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Leverage being "over qualified" to your advantage with career coach Marty Latman Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Pressed Flower Bookmarks, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Make your own beautiful bookmarks with pressed flowers Tuesday, July 10 AARP driving class, Maplewood Senior Center, call (973) 763-5287 to register $15 for AARP members $20 for non-members complete this 6 hour defensive driving class and receive discounts on your car insurance! Caregivers Coalition meeting, Verona Community Center, 9:30 am 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona Topic: Home Financing Options for Paying for Home and Long-Term Care Wednesday, July 11 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Start with a plain white pot and make it your own with paint, and other fun things. Read Around the World, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Peru: The Neighborhood: A Novel by Mario Vargas Llosa Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Giant Hand Mural: Trace your hand and add your custom design within your tracing to add to this fun and colorful group mural! Maplewood Concert Band - Chestnuts in the Park, Memorial Park, 7 pm Join the Maplewood Concert Band for their annual appearance at the Amphitheater in Memorial Park, featuring clarinet soloist Master Chief Musician Jonathan Towne of the United States Coast Guard Band performing von Weber's Concertino for Clarinet. Concerts in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm E- Street Shuffle: Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, The E Street Shuffle is a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Livingston Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, July 12 Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Christmas Tree Store Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 13 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, Maplewoodstock Enjoy this annual music festival with the OSMA Two Towns for All Ages tent on the north side of the field, near the Oakview entrance. Saturday, July 14 Bag-of-Books Sale, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - 4 pm Sponsored by the Friends of Maplewood Library. Lots of great books in all genres, as well as CDs and DVDs. Fill a bag (provided by Friends) with your choice of material. Items also sold individually. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your project. Sunday, July 15 Bag-of-Books Sale, Maplewood Main Library, 11 am - 4 pm Sponsored by the Friends of Maplewood Library. Lots of great books in all genres, as well as CDs and DVDs. Fill a bag (provided by Friends) with your choice of material. Items also sold individually. Monday, July 16 Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Come share fun and camaraderie with beginners and experts. Just bring wool and yarn for a delightful time. Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Create a Collage card or a "quilt" greeting card Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Bedroom Feng Shui, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Proper use and understanding of bedroom feng shui can promise balance in your life, magnetize love, increase prosperity, and anchor health and personal well-being. Bring your bedroom floor plans for discussion. With Deanna Trust of Trust Feng Shui. Tuesday, July 17 Lunch Trip to Cedar Grove Senior Center Join us for a field trip to the beautiful new Essex County Senior Center in Cedar Grove and check out their daily lunch program. Drive yourself or take the Maplewood Senior bus, which will pick up at The Baird! See your tax dollars at work! Call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, July 18 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:30 pm A Wrinkle in Time Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5 pm Medication, weight & health counseling, blood pressure and carotid bruit screening. Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Bubble Art: Blow colored bubbles onto white paper to make a unique, colorful and very random painting! SOSN Concert in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm The Benjamins: A unique combination of classic, modern, elegance and edge. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Home Depot & Target Call (973) 763-5287 MPD Movies in the Park - The Incredibles, DeHart Park, 7:45 pm Join the Police Department for this season's Summer Movie Series. Bring your favorite blankets and chairs. These events are FREE and open to the public. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. Thursday, July 19 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University Topic: Poetry and Identity Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Bed, Bath & Beyond Call (973) 763-5287 Meet Camille Perri, Author of "When Katie Met Cassidy", Words Bookstore, 7:30 pm Book presentation and signing This event is free of charge and open to all; no prior purchase required. Friday, July 20 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Friday, July 21 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Sunday, July 22 Downtown After Sundown Special Jazz Event, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Monday, July 23 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am The Many Faces of the Job Seeker: Career Counselor Rosanna Conti Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Tuesday, July 24 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Community Tour, South Orange Library, 7 pm Come see an exciting, funny, and exuberant collage of selections pieces from Shakespeare's plays. This will be the debut of an exciting new kind of presentation for audience of all ages. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Wednesday, July 25 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Coloring like you've never experienced it! Choose a tessellation and decide on your own design. Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Pegboard Team Sewing: Our pegboard mural will reappear! Sewing teams will work together to "sew" colorful yarn through the pegboard holes! SOSN Concert in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm Men of Horses: From Paul Simon to Maroon 5, Tom Petty to Alex Clare, The Eagles to The Foo Fighters, Men of Horses play the best tunes of yesterday and today. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Livingston Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, July 26 Origami for Adults, Hilton, 6:30 - 8pm Learn the fun and creative art of paper folding with experienced instructor Mary Kao. Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Marshalls Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 27 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Join in the final discussion of this 4 part series Saturday, July 28 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Monday, July 30 Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood (973) Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 The Woodland - 60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005.
July Events Calendar from SOMA Two Towns For All Ages:Gogo Grandparent Subsidy Extended! More than 90 people have taken advantage of this offer, and we'd like to extend it for one more month to give more people a try. The subsidy offer will be the same - $10 per ride for 4 rides in the month of July. Gogo Grandparent is a service that connects you to on-demand ride services (Uber, Lyft) without the need for a smart phone or computer. Service is 24/7, anywhere you want to go. If you already have an account, you are eligible for the subsidy for 4 more rides startingJuly 1. If not, you can set up a new Gogo Grandparent account. South Orange and Maplewood residents age 65 and older can sign up to receive 4 subsidized rides (up to $10 per ride) through July in a pilot program with Gogo Grandparent! Call Gogo Grandparent at (855) 985-8804 or go to www.gogograndparent.com/soma to set up your personal account. Library Summer Hours through Labor Day Hilton Library: Mon & Wed 10 - 5, T & Th 12-8, Closed Friday, Saturday & Sundays Maplewood Main Library: Mon 10-9; Tues 10 - 6; Wed 10 - 9; Th 10 - 9, Fr & Sat 10 – 5, closed Sundays South Orange Library: Mon & Tue 9 - 9; Wed 9- 6; Thurs 9 – 9; Fri 9 – 6 closed on Saturdays; Sun 1 – 5pm Fourth of July Activities in Maplewood's Memorial Park Once again, the 4th of July Planning Committee is making many efforts to make the day age-friendly, including golf carts to transport seniors across the park, tickets for sale at Maplewood Town Hall, Hilton Library and BCB Bank branches (BCB will also help people purchase circus tickets), a cooling center with activities in the civic house, Bingo tent and SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent for rest and shade in the southern end of the park. Enjoy a fireworks viewing area away from the crowds in front of the civic house. Explore The "Blue Zones" Join S.O.S. as they explore “The Blue Zones” by New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner. This book reveals the surprising secrets of the world’s happiest places and shows how we can all apply the lessons to our lives. The concept of “Blue Zones” grew out of the demographic work done by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain that highlighted (by drawing blue circles around) areas with extreme longevity around the world and reflects the lifestyle and the environment of the world’s longest-lived peoplehis book, Buettner has discovered five places in the world where people live the longest and are healthiest: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California. Discussion will take place on 4 Fridays in July (July 6, 13, 20 & 27) at 1pm in the South Orange Library. The book is available on Amazon.com or can be ordered at Words bookstore in Maplewood in person or by calling (973) 763-9500. Farmers Market are in Full swing! Maplewood – Mondays at 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. South Orange – Wednesdays in the parking lot adjacent to Sloan St, 2 – 7 pm Outdoor Arts and Music in South Orange Enjoy outdoor music and arts in South Orange through the summer. On Fridays and Saturdays, Downtown After Sundown features live music in Spiotta & SloanArt in park follwed by concerts at Floods Hill. On Wednesdays, join the Art in the Park projects at Flood’s Hill and enjoy the evening performances under the SOMA Two towns for all ages tent, set up with chairs for your enjoyment. July Events Sunday, July 1 Yoga in Spiotta Park, 10 am & 11 am South Mountain Yoga will have two 45 minute classes Suggested donation for each class is $20, with all money going go to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) which provides free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children and families in Central and South Texas. Monday, July 2 Adult Drop-In Craft: Zendoodle, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Zendoodling, the simple repetitive nature of drawing patterns will relax you and boost your creativity. It combines the calming benefits of meditation with the soothing effects of drawing. No artistic talent is needed! Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Thursday, July 5 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: Amir Billups, Educator, and panel Topic: Women in Islam Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Walmart Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 6 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Saturday, July 7 Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3 - 4 pm Summer exhibit is a collection of works by Denise Hardie. Live music with Laredo the Band Artist's talk at 3:20 pm Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Sunday, July 8 Annual 1978 Friends Show, 1978 Arts Center, Opening Reception - July 8th, 6-8pm Monday, July 9 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am Leverage being "over qualified" to your advantage with career coach Marty Latman Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Pressed Flower Bookmarks, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Make your own beautiful bookmarks with pressed flowers Tuesday, July 10 AARP driving class, Maplewood Senior Center, call (973) 763-5287 to register $15 for AARP members $20 for non-members complete this 6 hour defensive driving class and receive discounts on your car insurance! Caregivers Coalition meeting, Verona Community Center, 9:30 am 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona Topic: Home Financing Options for Paying for Home and Long-Term Care Wednesday, July 11 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Start with a plain white pot and make it your own with paint, and other fun things. Read Around the World, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Peru: The Neighborhood: A Novel by Mario Vargas Llosa Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Giant Hand Mural: Trace your hand and add your custom design within your tracing to add to this fun and colorful group mural! Maplewood Concert Band - Chestnuts in the Park, Memorial Park, 7 pm Join the Maplewood Concert Band for their annual appearance at the Amphitheater in Memorial Park, featuring clarinet soloist Master Chief Musician Jonathan Towne of the United States Coast Guard Band performing von Weber's Concertino for Clarinet. Concerts in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm E- Street Shuffle: Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, The E Street Shuffle is a Bruce Springsteen tribute band. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Livingston Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, July 12 Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Christmas Tree Store Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 13 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, Maplewoodstock Enjoy this annual music festival with the OSMA Two Towns for All Ages tent on the north side of the field, near the Oakview entrance. Saturday, July 14 Bag-of-Books Sale, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - 4 pm Sponsored by the Friends of Maplewood Library. Lots of great books in all genres, as well as CDs and DVDs. Fill a bag (provided by Friends) with your choice of material. Items also sold individually. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your project. Sunday, July 15 Bag-of-Books Sale, Maplewood Main Library, 11 am - 4 pm Sponsored by the Friends of Maplewood Library. Lots of great books in all genres, as well as CDs and DVDs. Fill a bag (provided by Friends) with your choice of material. Items also sold individually. Monday, July 16 Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Come share fun and camaraderie with beginners and experts. Just bring wool and yarn for a delightful time. Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Create a Collage card or a "quilt" greeting card Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Bedroom Feng Shui, Maplewood Main Library, 7 pm Proper use and understanding of bedroom feng shui can promise balance in your life, magnetize love, increase prosperity, and anchor health and personal well-being. Bring your bedroom floor plans for discussion. With Deanna Trust of Trust Feng Shui. Tuesday, July 17 Lunch Trip to Cedar Grove Senior Center Join us for a field trip to the beautiful new Essex County Senior Center in Cedar Grove and check out their daily lunch program. Drive yourself or take the Maplewood Senior bus, which will pick up at The Baird! See your tax dollars at work! Call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, July 18 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:30 pm A Wrinkle in Time Adult Health Screenings, Hilton Branch, 3:30 - 5 pm Medication, weight & health counseling, blood pressure and carotid bruit screening. Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Bubble Art: Blow colored bubbles onto white paper to make a unique, colorful and very random painting! SOSN Concert in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm The Benjamins: A unique combination of classic, modern, elegance and edge. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Home Depot & Target Call (973) 763-5287 MPD Movies in the Park - The Incredibles, DeHart Park, 7:45 pm Join the Police Department for this season's Summer Movie Series. Bring your favorite blankets and chairs. These events are FREE and open to the public. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. Thursday, July 19 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1 pm Guest Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University Topic: Poetry and Identity Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Bed, Bath & Beyond Call (973) 763-5287 Meet Camille Perri, Author of "When Katie Met Cassidy", Words Bookstore, 7:30 pm Book presentation and signing This event is free of charge and open to all; no prior purchase required. Friday, July 20 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Friday, July 21 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Sunday, July 22 Downtown After Sundown Special Jazz Event, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Monday, July 23 Professionals in Transition, Hilton Branch, 10 am The Many Faces of the Job Seeker: Career Counselor Rosanna Conti Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Tuesday, July 24 Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Community Tour, South Orange Library, 7 pm Come see an exciting, funny, and exuberant collage of selections pieces from Shakespeare's plays. This will be the debut of an exciting new kind of presentation for audience of all ages. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Wednesday, July 25 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:30pm Adult Drop in Craft, Maplewood Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am Coloring like you've never experienced it! Choose a tessellation and decide on your own design. Art in the Park, Flood's Hill, 6 - 8 pm Pegboard Team Sewing: Our pegboard mural will reappear! Sewing teams will work together to "sew" colorful yarn through the pegboard holes! SOSN Concert in the Park, Flood's Hill, 7:30 - 9:30 pm Men of Horses: From Paul Simon to Maroon 5, Tom Petty to Alex Clare, The Eagles to The Foo Fighters, Men of Horses play the best tunes of yesterday and today. SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent & chairs will be set up for your enjoyment Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Livingston Mall Call (973) 763-5287 Thursday, July 26 Origami for Adults, Hilton, 6:30 - 8pm Learn the fun and creative art of paper folding with experienced instructor Mary Kao. Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to Marshalls Call (973) 763-5287 Friday, July 27 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Shoprite Call (973) 763-5287 The Blue Zones, South Orange Library, 1 pm Join in the final discussion of this 4 part series Saturday, July 28 Downtown After Sundown, Sloan Street & Spiotta Park, S.O. Village, 7:30 -10:30 pm Monday, July 30 Maplewood Farmers Market: 1848-1852 Springfield Ave (between Yale & Oberlin), 2 – 7pm. Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood (973) Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 The Woodland - 60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005.
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MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER PROGRAMSDigital Device Clinics: Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton BranchDrop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, orother electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children.Monday, June 18 Adult Summer Reading Club begins. Pick up prize entries at MainLibrary or Hilton Branch. Every book read = one entry. You can enterevery time you finish a book. Ten winners will receive a Libraries Rockgoody bag, and one Grand Prize winner will receive a Fire HD 8 Tabletwith Alexa. Adults 18 and over with a resident Maplewood Library card ingood standing are eligible. Enter through August 18.Monday, June 18 Professionals in Transition 10-12 at Hilton BranchBrainstorming to Improve Your Writing: Learn how to avoid being overly wordy andhow to make your communication concise and to the point through tips and exerciseswith writing instructor Lori Unterkoefler.Monday, July 2 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryZendoodling, the simple repetitive nature of drawing patterns will relaxyou and boost your creativity. It combines the calming benefits ofmeditation with the soothing effects of drawing. No artistic talent needed!Saturday, July 7 Art & Music Reception 3-4 pm at Main LibraryOur summer exhibit is a collection of works by Denise Hardie. Livemusic with Laredo the Band, playing a mix of rock, folk, blues andcountry. Artist’s talk at 3:20Monday, July 9 Professionals in Transition 10 am at Hilton BranchLeverage being 'overqualified' to your advantage with career coach Marty Latman.Monday, July 9 Pressed Flower Bookmarks 7 pm at Main LibraryMake your own beautiful, bookmarks with pressed flowers. Each onewill be unique—the possibilities are endless! With instructor MaryKao. All supplies provided.Wednesday, July 11 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryPaint a flower pot. Start with a plain white pot and make it your ownwith paint, markers and other fun things.Wednesday, July 11 Read Around the World 7 pm at Main Library(Peru) The Neighborhood: A Novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, is a politicallycharged detective novel set in the corrupt years of Fujimori’s presidency.Saturday, July 14 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group 10-12 at Main LibraryA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do othercreative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your ownsupplies. All skill levels are welcome! Facilitated by Amy Zorn.Monday, July 16 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryCreate a collage card or a ‘quilt’ greeting card. Use pre-cut paper andtemplates to make the designs of your choice.Monday, July 16 Bedroom Feng Shui 7 pm at Main LibraryProper use and understanding of bedroom feng shui can promisebalance in your life, magnetize love, increase prosperity, andanchor health and personal well-being. Bring your bedroom floorplans for discussion. With Deanna Trust of Trust Feng Shui.Wednesday, July 18 Adult Health Screenings 3:30-5 at Hilton BranchBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counselingby Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older.Monday, July 23 Professionals in Transition 10-12 at Hilton BranchThe Many Faces of the Job Seeker: Career counselor Rosanna Conti will lead aninteractive discussion on the issues faced by a variety of job seekers; those who areentry-level, terminated, re-entering the market; disabled, etc.Wednesday, July 25 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryColoring like you’ve never experienced it. Choose a tessellationand decide on your own design within the template. Thisapproach to coloring is fun and makes you engage your brain.Thursday, July 26 Origami for Adults 6:30-8 at Hilton BranchLearn the fun and creative art of paper folding with experiencedinstructor Mary Kao.Saturday, August 4 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group 10-12 at Main LibraryA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creativethings with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skilllevels are welcome! Facilitated by Amy Zorn.Wednesday, August 8 Adult Health Screenings 10:30-12 at Main LibraryBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counselingby Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older.All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not needed.
MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER PROGRAMSDigital Device Clinics: Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton BranchDrop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, orother electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children.Monday, June 18 Adult Summer Reading Club begins. Pick up prize entries at MainLibrary or Hilton Branch. Every book read = one entry. You can enterevery time you finish a book. Ten winners will receive a Libraries Rockgoody bag, and one Grand Prize winner will receive a Fire HD 8 Tabletwith Alexa. Adults 18 and over with a resident Maplewood Library card ingood standing are eligible. Enter through August 18.Monday, June 18 Professionals in Transition 10-12 at Hilton BranchBrainstorming to Improve Your Writing: Learn how to avoid being overly wordy andhow to make your communication concise and to the point through tips and exerciseswith writing instructor Lori Unterkoefler.Monday, July 2 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryZendoodling, the simple repetitive nature of drawing patterns will relaxyou and boost your creativity. It combines the calming benefits ofmeditation with the soothing effects of drawing. No artistic talent needed!Saturday, July 7 Art & Music Reception 3-4 pm at Main LibraryOur summer exhibit is a collection of works by Denise Hardie. Livemusic with Laredo the Band, playing a mix of rock, folk, blues andcountry. Artist’s talk at 3:20Monday, July 9 Professionals in Transition 10 am at Hilton BranchLeverage being 'overqualified' to your advantage with career coach Marty Latman.Monday, July 9 Pressed Flower Bookmarks 7 pm at Main LibraryMake your own beautiful, bookmarks with pressed flowers. Each onewill be unique—the possibilities are endless! With instructor MaryKao. All supplies provided.Wednesday, July 11 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryPaint a flower pot. Start with a plain white pot and make it your ownwith paint, markers and other fun things.Wednesday, July 11 Read Around the World 7 pm at Main Library(Peru) The Neighborhood: A Novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, is a politicallycharged detective novel set in the corrupt years of Fujimori’s presidency.Saturday, July 14 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group 10-12 at Main LibraryA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do othercreative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your ownsupplies. All skill levels are welcome! Facilitated by Amy Zorn.Monday, July 16 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryCreate a collage card or a ‘quilt’ greeting card. Use pre-cut paper andtemplates to make the designs of your choice.Monday, July 16 Bedroom Feng Shui 7 pm at Main LibraryProper use and understanding of bedroom feng shui can promisebalance in your life, magnetize love, increase prosperity, andanchor health and personal well-being. Bring your bedroom floorplans for discussion. With Deanna Trust of Trust Feng Shui.Wednesday, July 18 Adult Health Screenings 3:30-5 at Hilton BranchBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counselingby Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older.Monday, July 23 Professionals in Transition 10-12 at Hilton BranchThe Many Faces of the Job Seeker: Career counselor Rosanna Conti will lead aninteractive discussion on the issues faced by a variety of job seekers; those who areentry-level, terminated, re-entering the market; disabled, etc.Wednesday, July 25 Adult Drop-In Craft 10-11:30 at Main LibraryColoring like you’ve never experienced it. Choose a tessellationand decide on your own design within the template. Thisapproach to coloring is fun and makes you engage your brain.Thursday, July 26 Origami for Adults 6:30-8 at Hilton BranchLearn the fun and creative art of paper folding with experiencedinstructor Mary Kao.Saturday, August 4 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group 10-12 at Main LibraryA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creativethings with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skilllevels are welcome! Facilitated by Amy Zorn.Wednesday, August 8 Adult Health Screenings 10:30-12 at Main LibraryBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counselingby Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older.All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not needed.
Is Maplewood really inclusive ... or just marketing?
Jun 14, 2018 at 12:12pm
I've lived here for 25 years, at the Irvington edge of town. We used race as a proxy for comfort about our same-sex, mixed-race family. We feel we were right, that a town that could pretty easily welcome mixed race families could welcome us as well. Our neighborhood is wonderfully diverse but not especially close knit. Friendly enough, though. We chose Seth Boyden for our child in part because of the diversity, a more dilute experience than her hospital-based preschool in Newark.My experience is that our inclusivity is aspirational. We are generally and genuinely working to make our community comfortable for a wide range of individuals and families. We are not perfect because perfection is an illusion. We are generally good enough and we are striving to be better. I'm happy to welcome folks who aspire to be part of a community that is willing to talk about difficulties and differences while also celebrating the wealth of ideas, efforts,compassion and sense of community that I see manifested routinely.
I've lived here for 25 years, at the Irvington edge of town. We used race as a proxy for comfort about our same-sex, mixed-race family. We feel we were right, that a town that could pretty easily welcome mixed race families could welcome us as well. Our neighborhood is wonderfully diverse but not especially close knit. Friendly enough, though. We chose Seth Boyden for our child in part because of the diversity, a more dilute experience than her hospital-based preschool in Newark.My experience is that our inclusivity is aspirational. We are generally and genuinely working to make our community comfortable for a wide range of individuals and families. We are not perfect because perfection is an illusion. We are generally good enough and we are striving to be better. I'm happy to welcome folks who aspire to be part of a community that is willing to talk about difficulties and differences while also celebrating the wealth of ideas, efforts,compassion and sense of community that I see manifested routinely.
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Jan 31, 2018 at 5:59pm
Latest Email From SOMA Two Towns For All AgesFebruary 2018 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org INCOME TAX TIME Once again AARP trained volunteers will be providing free assistance in completing non-complicated income tax returns at the South Orange and Maplewood Libraries. · To make an appointment at the South Orange Library, call the reference desk (973) 762-0230 · The Maplewood Hilton Branch Library will offer tax services on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am – 2 pm, from February 5th through April 18th. Call (973) 372-2077and ask for Mikey. To use this service, bring a copy of your Income Tax Return from last year, valid picture identification, the Social Security Card of each individual for whom the return is to be filed or other documents that have each Social Security Number printed on them. South Orange Maplewood Adult School - registration open! Spring classes start last week of February. Register online at www.ssreg.com/som/ or go to the Adult School office on the first floor in Columbia High School, or call (973) 378-7620. Maplewood Middle School presents: “Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" Fri & Sat, Feb 23 & 24th - 7:30pm, Sun. Feb 25th at 2:00 pm Tickets may sell out, so call school office at (973) 378-7660 or go to mmsmusical@gmail.com. The Strollers Presents “The Electronic Dragon” A great show to bring the grandkids to. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th, 2:00 pm, Burgdorff Center. Tickets $10. Pierro Gallery: Celebrating a Life in Collecting, Carved, Painted, Stitched: The Folk Art Collection of Barbara Cate. Through March 3, Monday- >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_428631698" tabindex="0">11am-4pm and by appointment. Free group tours by appointment. Contact smartiny@southorange.org. Springfield Avenue Public Art Competition The Springfield Avenue Partnership announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) from mural artists who are interested in creating murals for traffic-light utility boxes. The Public Art Initiative is one of many programs aimed at enriching and revitalizing Springfield Avenue. The focus of this project is to honor the rich cultural diversity and inclusive nature of our community with artistic expressions based upon the theme: “Our Community…Looking Forward.” Interested artists can obtain the full RFP on the Public Art tab on www.springfieldavenue.com. Proposals due February 15, 2018. All costs for art incorporating age-friendliness will be covered by SOMA Two towns for all ages. Recurring Events Mondays International Folk Dancing, Burgdorff Center (10 Durand Rd, Maplewood) 8-10:15 pm · Sponsored by the Maplewood Recreation Department, admission $5. · Sign-up by calling (973) 376-7568. Tuesdays Quilting Group, The Baird 9:30 am - 12:30 pm · This group is for current quilters or others interested in learning how to quilt. Drop inon Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Branch, 5:00 – 7:00 pm · Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Thursdays Folk Dancing at the Burgdorff Center, 8:00 – 10:00 pm · $5, call (973) 376-7568 to register. February Events Thursday, February 1 Night Book Club, Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_428631708" tabindex="0">7:00 pm · “A Good Scent From a Strange Mountain” by Robert Olen Butler Slavic Club, Seton Hall University, Fahey Hall, 6:30 pm · SHU Slavic Club present the movie “Anthropod." · Slavic food served at 6:15. · Meetings held most Thursdays when school is in session. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Annette Van Der Feltz - International relocation consultant Saturday, February 3 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - noon · A casual gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your project to work on. Monday, February 5 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10-11:30am Art with Denise, the Baird, 11:15 am-1:15 pm · Spend the morning with friends in a fun, social group setting. Denise Hayden will guide you step by step in replicating the featured painting. By the end of the class you will create a fabulous piece of artwork! Canvas, paint, brushes, easels, and aprons are provided. Perfect for beginners. · Fee: $16 ($12 for seniors 62 and over). Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm · “From Bench to Bed: What Bonsai Can Teach Gardeners” · Marc Montefusco applies what he has learned about bonsai every day in the gardens at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, where he is Director of Horticulture. Wednesday, February 7 Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:00 am - noon · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. South Orange Jitney goes to Essex Green in West Orange, 10:00 am · Leaves from The Baird · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, Feb 2 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:00pm · "The Founder." Read Around the World: Ireland, Maplewood Main Library, 7:00 pm · "Smile" by Roddy Doyle 2017. South Orange Village Center Alliance Annual Public Meeting, South Mountain Tavern, 19 Valley St., 6:30-8:30 pm · Review 2017 and help plan for 2018. Give feedback, Q&A. · Free appetizers & soft drinks. Thursday, February 8 Adult Health Screening, Maplewood Municipal Building, 10 am - noon · Medication, weight & health counseling; blood pressure & carotid bruit screenings; diabetes risk assessment. · Drop-ins welcome or call (973) 762-8120 x4300 for appointment. Craft Lunch: Heart Boxes, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon · You bring lunch, we provide dessert & craft supplies! · rsvp (973) 763-0750 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Carlos Decena - Professor of Latino Studies at Rutgers. · Topic: Immigrants Dreams in the Current Era. Saturday, February 10 Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3:00 pm · Celebrate our February exhibit of photographs by Patrick Hilaire and enjoy live music with Ahmondylla Best & Wogbledoe. Sunday, February 11 South Orange Symphony Family Concert, South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Rd,3:00 pm If These Walls Could Talk: Researching House Histories, Durand Hedden House, 1:00-4:00 pm · Land title expert and educator Joe Grabas shares the variety of ways to research a house’s history. Monday, February 12 S.O.S. Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Emergency Department physican from St. Barnabas Wednesday, February 14 Computer Explorations, Hilton Branch, 10:00 - 11:00 am · Beginner computer users can get individualized help with documents, email, Internet, photos, etc. Senior Club Meeting: Healthy Breakfast Bar & Therapy Horse, Maplewood Senior Center,10am - noon · Join the senior meeting and healthy breakfast bar, then stay to meet Mikey the miniature therapy horse. Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm Thursday, February 15 Free Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 11:00 am South Orange Senior Circle Meeting, The Baird, 11:00 am · Program SLIP & FALL Prevention Seminar · Rsvp to Hshell1@verizon.net Lunch & Learn: Tax Cut Act, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:00 am · Lawrence Pappas, CPA, will present on how the recent tax reforms will affect seniors. · Sponsored by Maplewood Senior Share. · rsvp (973) 763-0750. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00pm · Emily Hill - Prof of Computer Science at Drew University. · Surviving the 21st century and how to thrive in the face of rapidly evolving technology Saturday, February 17 Intergenerational Arts Workshop, Maplewood Senior Center, 10:00 am - noon · $5 per family, register (973) 761-6377 · Creating Art in Black History traditions, Benin and Haitian metal art will be featured. Black History Month Programming, South Orange Library, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, February 20 Flower Arranging Class, Maplewood Senior Center, 1:00 pm · $5, all supplies included · space is limited. Register at (973) 763-0750 or https://Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/program Wednesday, February 21 South Orange Jitney goes to Target and Whole Foods, 10:00 am · Leaves from The Baird · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, Feb 16th Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · "Gifted" Thursday, February 22 Overlook Van Screenings, Hilton Branch, 2:00-4:00 pm · Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose screening and Heart Health educational materials. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · S.O. Rotary featuring Melissa Kopecky, Library Director Community Blood Drive, Maplewood Main Library, 4:00- 7:30 pm Saturday, February 24 Special Black History Month Screening: “Egypt Uncovered,” Maplewood Main Library,10:00 am - noon · Presented by Maplewood Library and the NAACP Oranges and Maplewood Unit. Monday, February 26 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10:00-11:30am Shopping Trip to Bridgewater Commons, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm · The South Orange Jitney bus will leave the Baird parking lot for the Mall at 10 am, returning at approximately 3:00 pm. · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, February 23rd. “Telling the Story of Harlan Joseph: a Special Black History Month Talk” Maplewood Main Library, 7:00 pm · This program is made possible through the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Book Group, South Orange Library, 7:30pm · "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alicia Hoffman Tuesday, February 27 Lunch at Libretti's of Orange, 11:30 am · Order from the menu, prices range from $15 - $20 · Transportation provided. Bus leaves from DeHart Community Center at 11:30 am · reserve your seat on the bus (973) 763-0750 Foreign Film Series, South Orange Library, 7:00 -9:00 pm Wednesday, February 28 Fitness Open House, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:00 am · Check out fitness option with demonstrations, Meet the fitness staff, Q&A plus a healthy lunch. · register (973) 763-0750. Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood (973) Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005. Cathy Rowe,DrPH Coordinator 973-762-8120 x4005 www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org
Latest Email From SOMA Two Towns For All AgesFebruary 2018 Go to our website for detailed and up-to-date information: www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org INCOME TAX TIME Once again AARP trained volunteers will be providing free assistance in completing non-complicated income tax returns at the South Orange and Maplewood Libraries. · To make an appointment at the South Orange Library, call the reference desk (973) 762-0230 · The Maplewood Hilton Branch Library will offer tax services on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am – 2 pm, from February 5th through April 18th. Call (973) 372-2077and ask for Mikey. To use this service, bring a copy of your Income Tax Return from last year, valid picture identification, the Social Security Card of each individual for whom the return is to be filed or other documents that have each Social Security Number printed on them. South Orange Maplewood Adult School - registration open! Spring classes start last week of February. Register online at www.ssreg.com/som/ or go to the Adult School office on the first floor in Columbia High School, or call (973) 378-7620. Maplewood Middle School presents: “Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" Fri & Sat, Feb 23 & 24th - 7:30pm, Sun. Feb 25th at 2:00 pm Tickets may sell out, so call school office at (973) 378-7660 or go to mmsmusical@gmail.com. The Strollers Presents “The Electronic Dragon” A great show to bring the grandkids to. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb 3rd, 4th, 10th & 11th, 2:00 pm, Burgdorff Center. Tickets $10. Pierro Gallery: Celebrating a Life in Collecting, Carved, Painted, Stitched: The Folk Art Collection of Barbara Cate. Through March 3, Monday- >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_428631698" tabindex="0">11am-4pm and by appointment. Free group tours by appointment. Contact smartiny@southorange.org. Springfield Avenue Public Art Competition The Springfield Avenue Partnership announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) from mural artists who are interested in creating murals for traffic-light utility boxes. The Public Art Initiative is one of many programs aimed at enriching and revitalizing Springfield Avenue. The focus of this project is to honor the rich cultural diversity and inclusive nature of our community with artistic expressions based upon the theme: “Our Community…Looking Forward.” Interested artists can obtain the full RFP on the Public Art tab on www.springfieldavenue.com. Proposals due February 15, 2018. All costs for art incorporating age-friendliness will be covered by SOMA Two towns for all ages. Recurring Events Mondays International Folk Dancing, Burgdorff Center (10 Durand Rd, Maplewood) 8-10:15 pm · Sponsored by the Maplewood Recreation Department, admission $5. · Sign-up by calling (973) 376-7568. Tuesdays Quilting Group, The Baird 9:30 am - 12:30 pm · This group is for current quilters or others interested in learning how to quilt. Drop inon Tuesday mornings, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Digital Device Clinic, Hilton Branch, 5:00 – 7:00 pm · Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Thursdays Folk Dancing at the Burgdorff Center, 8:00 – 10:00 pm · $5, call (973) 376-7568 to register. February Events Thursday, February 1 Night Book Club, Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_428631708" tabindex="0">7:00 pm · “A Good Scent From a Strange Mountain” by Robert Olen Butler Slavic Club, Seton Hall University, Fahey Hall, 6:30 pm · SHU Slavic Club present the movie “Anthropod." · Slavic food served at 6:15. · Meetings held most Thursdays when school is in session. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Annette Van Der Feltz - International relocation consultant Saturday, February 3 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10 am - noon · A casual gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your project to work on. Monday, February 5 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10-11:30am Art with Denise, the Baird, 11:15 am-1:15 pm · Spend the morning with friends in a fun, social group setting. Denise Hayden will guide you step by step in replicating the featured painting. By the end of the class you will create a fabulous piece of artwork! Canvas, paint, brushes, easels, and aprons are provided. Perfect for beginners. · Fee: $16 ($12 for seniors 62 and over). Maplewood Garden Club, Maplewood Main Library, 7:30 pm · “From Bench to Bed: What Bonsai Can Teach Gardeners” · Marc Montefusco applies what he has learned about bonsai every day in the gardens at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, where he is Director of Horticulture. Wednesday, February 7 Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:00 am - noon · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. South Orange Jitney goes to Essex Green in West Orange, 10:00 am · Leaves from The Baird · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, Feb 2 Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:00pm · "The Founder." Read Around the World: Ireland, Maplewood Main Library, 7:00 pm · "Smile" by Roddy Doyle 2017. South Orange Village Center Alliance Annual Public Meeting, South Mountain Tavern, 19 Valley St., 6:30-8:30 pm · Review 2017 and help plan for 2018. Give feedback, Q&A. · Free appetizers & soft drinks. Thursday, February 8 Adult Health Screening, Maplewood Municipal Building, 10 am - noon · Medication, weight & health counseling; blood pressure & carotid bruit screenings; diabetes risk assessment. · Drop-ins welcome or call (973) 762-8120 x4300 for appointment. Craft Lunch: Heart Boxes, Maplewood Senior Center, Noon · You bring lunch, we provide dessert & craft supplies! · rsvp (973) 763-0750 South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Carlos Decena - Professor of Latino Studies at Rutgers. · Topic: Immigrants Dreams in the Current Era. Saturday, February 10 Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 3:00 pm · Celebrate our February exhibit of photographs by Patrick Hilaire and enjoy live music with Ahmondylla Best & Wogbledoe. Sunday, February 11 South Orange Symphony Family Concert, South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Rd,3:00 pm If These Walls Could Talk: Researching House Histories, Durand Hedden House, 1:00-4:00 pm · Land title expert and educator Joe Grabas shares the variety of ways to research a house’s history. Monday, February 12 S.O.S. Try Something New, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · Emergency Department physican from St. Barnabas Wednesday, February 14 Computer Explorations, Hilton Branch, 10:00 - 11:00 am · Beginner computer users can get individualized help with documents, email, Internet, photos, etc. Senior Club Meeting: Healthy Breakfast Bar & Therapy Horse, Maplewood Senior Center,10am - noon · Join the senior meeting and healthy breakfast bar, then stay to meet Mikey the miniature therapy horse. Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm Thursday, February 15 Free Blood Pressure Screening, The Baird, 11:00 am South Orange Senior Circle Meeting, The Baird, 11:00 am · Program SLIP & FALL Prevention Seminar · Rsvp to Hshell1@verizon.net Lunch & Learn: Tax Cut Act, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:00 am · Lawrence Pappas, CPA, will present on how the recent tax reforms will affect seniors. · Sponsored by Maplewood Senior Share. · rsvp (973) 763-0750. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00pm · Emily Hill - Prof of Computer Science at Drew University. · Surviving the 21st century and how to thrive in the face of rapidly evolving technology Saturday, February 17 Intergenerational Arts Workshop, Maplewood Senior Center, 10:00 am - noon · $5 per family, register (973) 761-6377 · Creating Art in Black History traditions, Benin and Haitian metal art will be featured. Black History Month Programming, South Orange Library, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Tuesday, February 20 Flower Arranging Class, Maplewood Senior Center, 1:00 pm · $5, all supplies included · space is limited. Register at (973) 763-0750 or https://Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/program Wednesday, February 21 South Orange Jitney goes to Target and Whole Foods, 10:00 am · Leaves from The Baird · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, Feb 16th Wednesday at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · "Gifted" Thursday, February 22 Overlook Van Screenings, Hilton Branch, 2:00-4:00 pm · Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose screening and Heart Health educational materials. South Orange Library Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm · S.O. Rotary featuring Melissa Kopecky, Library Director Community Blood Drive, Maplewood Main Library, 4:00- 7:30 pm Saturday, February 24 Special Black History Month Screening: “Egypt Uncovered,” Maplewood Main Library,10:00 am - noon · Presented by Maplewood Library and the NAACP Oranges and Maplewood Unit. Monday, February 26 Computer Classes, South Orange Library, 10:00-11:30am Shopping Trip to Bridgewater Commons, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm · The South Orange Jitney bus will leave the Baird parking lot for the Mall at 10 am, returning at approximately 3:00 pm. · Save your seat by calling (973) 378-7754 by Friday, February 23rd. “Telling the Story of Harlan Joseph: a Special Black History Month Talk” Maplewood Main Library, 7:00 pm · This program is made possible through the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Book Group, South Orange Library, 7:30pm · "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alicia Hoffman Tuesday, February 27 Lunch at Libretti's of Orange, 11:30 am · Order from the menu, prices range from $15 - $20 · Transportation provided. Bus leaves from DeHart Community Center at 11:30 am · reserve your seat on the bus (973) 763-0750 Foreign Film Series, South Orange Library, 7:00 -9:00 pm Wednesday, February 28 Fitness Open House, Maplewood Senior Center, 11:00 am · Check out fitness option with demonstrations, Meet the fitness staff, Q&A plus a healthy lunch. · register (973) 763-0750. Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1:00 pm Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Durrand-Hedden House - 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood (973) Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005. Cathy Rowe,DrPH Coordinator 973-762-8120 x4005 www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org
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Medicare Open Enrollment The deadline for Medicare Open Enrollment is December 7th. If you need help with Medicare enrolment or want to change your coverage, call the NJ Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program at (973) 637-1717. Adopt a Senior-Adopt a Classroom at Morrow Memorial Preschool Morrow Preschool is seeking to have seniors work with a class at least one day a week. It may be reading, gardening, art, music or cooking, but it’s is a very fun time to share. A meeting to visit the school will be set up in late December and hopefully work can begin in January. For details contact Irene at irenecdun@gmail.com Part-time Jobs Maplewood Police Dept. is looking for part-time crossing guards. Interested? Pick up application at 1618 Springfield Ave. or call (973) 762-3400. Olde News Issue 2 is on its way to your mailbox! It can also be seen on the website under the “publications” tab. To receive home delivery, please call (973) 762-8120 x 4005 or emailCrowe@twp.Maplewood.NJ.US Saturday, December 2 Aging as a Spiritual Experience, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Aging well can be the climax of a life well lived. Discover some depths of this goal with E. Betty Levin, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, lecturer, author, clinical philosopher and peace educator. Dickens Village, December Saturdays - 12/2, 12/9 and 12/16 from 1 to 4pm. Santa arrives just before 1pm on 12/2 and the tree lighting takes place at dusk (approximately 4:45pm) on 12/2. Sunday, December 3 GIANT HOLIDAY SALE! South Orange Library, 1-5pm The Friends of the South Orange Public Library invite you to the fourth annual Giant Holiday Sale. Not only will you be able to select truly beautiful, unusual gifts--many one of a kind--at reasonable prices, but you will also have the opportunity to meet their creators. You will have a painless shopping experience, important, by avoiding the malls keep the community's hard-earned dollars in South Orange. Bizarre Bazaar, The Woodland, 10am - 4pm Back for the 5th year, shop for jewelry, textiles, paintings, woodcraft, pottery, vintage wonderments, and other ephemera by local artists. Monday, December 4 Maplewood Garden Club Presents “Celebrating the Winter Holidays,” Maplewood Main Library, 7:30pm Peggy Excell, owner and principal designer of Lotus Petals Floral Design in Maplewood, will demonstrate some of her inventive designs and show how to create beautiful floral arrangements for the winter holidays. Tuesday, December 5 Holiday Rocks, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Looking for a new way to spread good will and holiday cheer? We've got just the thing - a little paint and an inspiraitonal word or two can turn an ordinary rock into a wodnerful surprise to brighten someone's day. Join in for a fun and uplifitng afternoon. Wednesday, December 6 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Holiday Rocks, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Thursday, December 7 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Kenneth Bain, author, historian, educator, President of Best Teachers Institute. Topic: Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor Night Book Club, Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710421494" tabindex="0">7pm "Nine Stories" by J.D. Salinger. Pop & Shop, 55 S.Orange Ave, noon - 8pm Holiday pop-up store featuring artisan-made collectibles and jewelry. Dec 7 - 10, 14 - 17 and 22-23. Friday, December 8 Emergency Preparedness, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 - 11am Public Health Nurse/ Educator Candice Davenport will help you prepare for emergencies, storms, and teach you how to stay safe this winter. Book Arts Roundtable Gallery talk, Pierro Gallery, 7:30pm Saturday, December 9 Hometown Holiday in Village Center, South Orange Village All day music, caroling, pop-up store and annual tree lighting. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 1pm Nancy Jackson’s art includes western modernist art, surrealism, natural history, dreams & folk art. Live music by Adam Rudolph on the Moroccan gimbri. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main, 10 am - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Maplewood Senior Share Intergenerational Arts Workshop, DeHart, 12 - 4pm Call (973) 761-6377 to register Sunday, December 10 Gingerbread House Contest & Holiday Shopping, Durrand Hedden House, 1 - 4pm Durrand Hedden House & Garden, 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood. (973) 763-7712 for details Holiday Tree Lighting, Springfield Ave Gazebo, 3 - 5pm A multi-cultural holiday celebration with live music, refreshments, crafts, storytelling, a visit with Santa and his helpers Tree, Menora and Kinara lighting. Monday, December 11 The Meaning of Names with Neala Shane, Maplewood Main, 7pm Are you curious about your name, or those of your family members? Neela Shane, a name expert with 15 years research, will discuss the meaning of names, naming customs and trends. Wednesday, December 13 Building a Better Breakfast, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am - Noon Seasonal recipes for healthy breakfasts. Wednesdays at The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Dinner" Concert Band and Annual Winter Concert, Burgdorff Center for Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Maplewood Community Music, under the direction of Steve Kimmons Computer Explorations – Drop in, Hilton Branch, 10 -11am Get the help YOU need! For beginner and intermediate computer users. The instructor will help with YOUR specific needs. Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Health Dept. nurses. Drop-ins welcome, for an appointment call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 , >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710421516" tabindex="0">December 14 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program at Drew University. Topic: Hurricane Disaster Response; Environmental and Social Perspectives Read Around the World: Kenya, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm The December title is “Dust” by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. Community Blood Drive, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am - 2:30pm Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop-ins welcome, for an appointment call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 Friday, December 15 Maplewood Senior Center Holiday Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am -2pm Lunch, music & festivities Call (973) 763-0750 to rsvp Friday - Sunday, December 15-17 Interact Theatre Presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity, The Baird The Christmas story in dialogue, narrative, pantomime, gospel song and folk spirituals. Your attendance supports two community nonprofits! For tickets, visit the Interact Theatre website http://www.interactproductions.org. Saturday, December 16 Chef Jesse Author Book Launch, Tasting & Author Talk, Maplewood Main Library, 3:30 pm Pow! My Life in 40 Feasts is a cookbook-memoir which offers 40 of Chef Jesse’s favorite feasts, along with the story of his life. Special guest appearance by award-winning cookbook author Linda Eckhardt. Sunday, December 17 South Orange Village Menorah Lighting, 4:45 Monday, December 18 Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square/Dickens Village, 6:15 pm Socially Responsible Investing, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Learn how to make your investment approach reflect your personal values. Socially responsible investing (SRI) is a strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social good to bring about social change. Tuesday, December 19 Cookie Swap, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Bake 4 dozen of your favorite cookies and swap with others. Rsvp to (983) 763-0750 by Monday, Dec 18 Wednesday, December 20 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, December 21 Blood Pressure Clinic, The Baird, 11am South Orange Senior Circle Christmas Party Annual lunch at Bella Italia Restaurant, 535 Central Ave, Orange NJ Member $18.00, non-member $22.00 Reservations required. Contact Jeanne Laracy at (973) 762- 8534 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Annual Holiday Party featuring the musical entertainment of Christie and Jim Harrington and family Wednesday, December 27 Wednesdays at The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Holiday" Upcoming: Seton Hall Women’s Basketball offers Seniors free admission to home games We are happy to announce that SHU has offered free admission to South Orange and Maplewood seniors for the women’s basketball home games. The Seton Hall women’s team is one of the top contenders in the sport and started off strong this season. Games are held in the Walsh auditorium on the South Orange Campus. For schedule, please see www.shupirates.com and click on the women’s schedule. To reserve a seat, leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x4005 and tickets will be waiting for you at the gym. January 16 – Bus trip to Sands Casino. $20 includes transportation, lunch and casino cash Call (973) 763-0750 by January 3 to reserve space THE 2017-2018 HEATING SEASON IS HERE - From Marian Roffman The temperature outside has turned cooler and the seasonal weather changes are upon us. Whether you pay directly for your utilities and/or heat or it is included in your rent, there are some programs that may provide assistance for eligible applicants: 1. THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) can provide assistance to a household with total gross income of: • $2,010 for a household consisting of 1 person, • $2,707 for a household consisting of 2 people, • $3,404 for a household consisting of 3 people. 2. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) uses the same application as LIHEAP, has slightly lower income limits & requires that a specific percentage of income be paid for heating costs. Call (800) 510-3102 or go to www.energyassistancenj.gov for both LIHEAP and USF 3. NJ SHARES provides assistance to households that need temporary help paying their energy bills due to a financial crisis and not eligible for other programs. Call 866-657-4273 or go towww.njshares.org. 4. LIFELINE PROGRAM (& Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled or PAAD) assists NJ residents age 65 or older or receiving Social Security Disability Benefits with some utility costs and some of the costs of prescription medication. Call: 1-800-792-9745 for more info on these. 5. WINTER TERMINATION PROGRAM (WTP) protects eligible residential customers from service cut offs from November 15th – March 15th. Eligibility is participation in USF, LIHEAP, Lifeline Utility Assistance, PAAD and other NJ assistance programs. Customers may request the WTP by calling their utility company. Dial 2-1-1: is a 24 hour service that assists callers in accessing many of the available resources, programs and benefits that are available. Dial 2-1-1 any day, any time for confidential referrals or go to: www.nj211.org. Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005.
Medicare Open Enrollment The deadline for Medicare Open Enrollment is December 7th. If you need help with Medicare enrolment or want to change your coverage, call the NJ Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program at (973) 637-1717. Adopt a Senior-Adopt a Classroom at Morrow Memorial Preschool Morrow Preschool is seeking to have seniors work with a class at least one day a week. It may be reading, gardening, art, music or cooking, but it’s is a very fun time to share. A meeting to visit the school will be set up in late December and hopefully work can begin in January. For details contact Irene at irenecdun@gmail.com Part-time Jobs Maplewood Police Dept. is looking for part-time crossing guards. Interested? Pick up application at 1618 Springfield Ave. or call (973) 762-3400. Olde News Issue 2 is on its way to your mailbox! It can also be seen on the website under the “publications” tab. To receive home delivery, please call (973) 762-8120 x 4005 or emailCrowe@twp.Maplewood.NJ.US Saturday, December 2 Aging as a Spiritual Experience, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am Aging well can be the climax of a life well lived. Discover some depths of this goal with E. Betty Levin, psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, lecturer, author, clinical philosopher and peace educator. Dickens Village, December Saturdays - 12/2, 12/9 and 12/16 from 1 to 4pm. Santa arrives just before 1pm on 12/2 and the tree lighting takes place at dusk (approximately 4:45pm) on 12/2. Sunday, December 3 GIANT HOLIDAY SALE! South Orange Library, 1-5pm The Friends of the South Orange Public Library invite you to the fourth annual Giant Holiday Sale. Not only will you be able to select truly beautiful, unusual gifts--many one of a kind--at reasonable prices, but you will also have the opportunity to meet their creators. You will have a painless shopping experience, important, by avoiding the malls keep the community's hard-earned dollars in South Orange. Bizarre Bazaar, The Woodland, 10am - 4pm Back for the 5th year, shop for jewelry, textiles, paintings, woodcraft, pottery, vintage wonderments, and other ephemera by local artists. Monday, December 4 Maplewood Garden Club Presents “Celebrating the Winter Holidays,” Maplewood Main Library, 7:30pm Peggy Excell, owner and principal designer of Lotus Petals Floral Design in Maplewood, will demonstrate some of her inventive designs and show how to create beautiful floral arrangements for the winter holidays. Tuesday, December 5 Holiday Rocks, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Looking for a new way to spread good will and holiday cheer? We've got just the thing - a little paint and an inspiraitonal word or two can turn an ordinary rock into a wodnerful surprise to brighten someone's day. Join in for a fun and uplifitng afternoon. Wednesday, December 6 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Holiday Rocks, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Thursday, December 7 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Kenneth Bain, author, historian, educator, President of Best Teachers Institute. Topic: Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor Night Book Club, Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710421494" tabindex="0">7pm "Nine Stories" by J.D. Salinger. Pop & Shop, 55 S.Orange Ave, noon - 8pm Holiday pop-up store featuring artisan-made collectibles and jewelry. Dec 7 - 10, 14 - 17 and 22-23. Friday, December 8 Emergency Preparedness, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 - 11am Public Health Nurse/ Educator Candice Davenport will help you prepare for emergencies, storms, and teach you how to stay safe this winter. Book Arts Roundtable Gallery talk, Pierro Gallery, 7:30pm Saturday, December 9 Hometown Holiday in Village Center, South Orange Village All day music, caroling, pop-up store and annual tree lighting. Art & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library, 1pm Nancy Jackson’s art includes western modernist art, surrealism, natural history, dreams & folk art. Live music by Adam Rudolph on the Moroccan gimbri. Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main, 10 am - noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Maplewood Senior Share Intergenerational Arts Workshop, DeHart, 12 - 4pm Call (973) 761-6377 to register Sunday, December 10 Gingerbread House Contest & Holiday Shopping, Durrand Hedden House, 1 - 4pm Durrand Hedden House & Garden, 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood. (973) 763-7712 for details Holiday Tree Lighting, Springfield Ave Gazebo, 3 - 5pm A multi-cultural holiday celebration with live music, refreshments, crafts, storytelling, a visit with Santa and his helpers Tree, Menora and Kinara lighting. Monday, December 11 The Meaning of Names with Neala Shane, Maplewood Main, 7pm Are you curious about your name, or those of your family members? Neela Shane, a name expert with 15 years research, will discuss the meaning of names, naming customs and trends. Wednesday, December 13 Building a Better Breakfast, Maplewood Senior Center, 10 am - Noon Seasonal recipes for healthy breakfasts. Wednesdays at The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Dinner" Concert Band and Annual Winter Concert, Burgdorff Center for Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Maplewood Community Music, under the direction of Steve Kimmons Computer Explorations – Drop in, Hilton Branch, 10 -11am Get the help YOU need! For beginner and intermediate computer users. The instructor will help with YOUR specific needs. Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30 am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Health Dept. nurses. Drop-ins welcome, for an appointment call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 , >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710421516" tabindex="0">December 14 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Speaker: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program at Drew University. Topic: Hurricane Disaster Response; Environmental and Social Perspectives Read Around the World: Kenya, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm The December title is “Dust” by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. Community Blood Drive, Maplewood Main Library, 10:30am - 2:30pm Free Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall, 10am - noon Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Dept. nurses. Drop-ins welcome, for an appointment call (973) 762-8120 x 4300 Friday, December 15 Maplewood Senior Center Holiday Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am -2pm Lunch, music & festivities Call (973) 763-0750 to rsvp Friday - Sunday, December 15-17 Interact Theatre Presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity, The Baird The Christmas story in dialogue, narrative, pantomime, gospel song and folk spirituals. Your attendance supports two community nonprofits! For tickets, visit the Interact Theatre website http://www.interactproductions.org. Saturday, December 16 Chef Jesse Author Book Launch, Tasting & Author Talk, Maplewood Main Library, 3:30 pm Pow! My Life in 40 Feasts is a cookbook-memoir which offers 40 of Chef Jesse’s favorite feasts, along with the story of his life. Special guest appearance by award-winning cookbook author Linda Eckhardt. Sunday, December 17 South Orange Village Menorah Lighting, 4:45 Monday, December 18 Knitting Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Menorah Lighting, Ricalton Square/Dickens Village, 6:15 pm Socially Responsible Investing, Maplewood Main Library, 7pm Learn how to make your investment approach reflect your personal values. Socially responsible investing (SRI) is a strategy which seeks to consider both financial return and social good to bring about social change. Tuesday, December 19 Cookie Swap, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm Bake 4 dozen of your favorite cookies and swap with others. Rsvp to (983) 763-0750 by Monday, Dec 18 Wednesday, December 20 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Thursday, December 21 Blood Pressure Clinic, The Baird, 11am South Orange Senior Circle Christmas Party Annual lunch at Bella Italia Restaurant, 535 Central Ave, Orange NJ Member $18.00, non-member $22.00 Reservations required. Contact Jeanne Laracy at (973) 762- 8534 South Orange Lecture Series, South Orange Library, 1pm Annual Holiday Party featuring the musical entertainment of Christie and Jim Harrington and family Wednesday, December 27 Wednesdays at The Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm "The Holiday" Upcoming: Seton Hall Women’s Basketball offers Seniors free admission to home games We are happy to announce that SHU has offered free admission to South Orange and Maplewood seniors for the women’s basketball home games. The Seton Hall women’s team is one of the top contenders in the sport and started off strong this season. Games are held in the Walsh auditorium on the South Orange Campus. For schedule, please see www.shupirates.com and click on the women’s schedule. To reserve a seat, leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x4005 and tickets will be waiting for you at the gym. January 16 – Bus trip to Sands Casino. $20 includes transportation, lunch and casino cash Call (973) 763-0750 by January 3 to reserve space THE 2017-2018 HEATING SEASON IS HERE - From Marian Roffman The temperature outside has turned cooler and the seasonal weather changes are upon us. Whether you pay directly for your utilities and/or heat or it is included in your rent, there are some programs that may provide assistance for eligible applicants: 1. THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) can provide assistance to a household with total gross income of: • $2,010 for a household consisting of 1 person, • $2,707 for a household consisting of 2 people, • $3,404 for a household consisting of 3 people. 2. UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) uses the same application as LIHEAP, has slightly lower income limits & requires that a specific percentage of income be paid for heating costs. Call (800) 510-3102 or go to www.energyassistancenj.gov for both LIHEAP and USF 3. NJ SHARES provides assistance to households that need temporary help paying their energy bills due to a financial crisis and not eligible for other programs. Call 866-657-4273 or go towww.njshares.org. 4. LIFELINE PROGRAM (& Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and Disabled or PAAD) assists NJ residents age 65 or older or receiving Social Security Disability Benefits with some utility costs and some of the costs of prescription medication. Call: 1-800-792-9745 for more info on these. 5. WINTER TERMINATION PROGRAM (WTP) protects eligible residential customers from service cut offs from November 15th – March 15th. Eligibility is participation in USF, LIHEAP, Lifeline Utility Assistance, PAAD and other NJ assistance programs. Customers may request the WTP by calling their utility company. Dial 2-1-1: is a 24 hour service that assists callers in accessing many of the available resources, programs and benefits that are available. Dial 2-1-1 any day, any time for confidential referrals or go to: www.nj211.org. Location Guide: The Baird – 5 Mead St, S. Orange (973) 378-7754 Burgdorff Center – 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood Dehart Community Center – 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Main Library – 51 Baker St., Maplewood (973) 762-1622 Maplewood Hilton Library – 1688 Springfield Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-1688 Maplewood Senior Center – 106 Burnett Ave., Maplewood (973) 763- 0750 Maplewood Municipal Building – 574 Valley St., Maplewood, (973) 762-8120 The Pierro Gallery – inside the Baird, 5 Mead St., S. Orange (973) 378-7754 South Orange Library – 65 Scotland Rd., S. Orange (973) 762- 0230 South Orange Village Hall – 76 S. Orange Ave., (973) 378-7715 Winchester Gardens – 333 Elmwood Ave., Maplewood (973) 762-5050 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973) 762-8120 x 4005.
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November 2017 Medicare Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment is between October 15 and December 7th. Any changes in your Medicare coverage during this time will take effect on January, 2018. Things to keep in mind about Open Enrollment: · You do not have to make changes to your Medicare. To keep your Medicare as it presently is, no action is required. You will again be able change your Medicare during Open Enrollment next year. · Keep in mind that the Medicare coverage you presently have may changes in the New Year. Your present insurer has mailed you notification of any changes that will take effect in 2018. · The Medicare changes made most frequently are in Part D or prescription coverage. You will need a list of all of your prescription medications you take, the dosage of each and how many of each are prescribed for you each day. To learn about Part D costs: 1. visit medicare.gov on the internet and click on “find health and drug plans.” Follow directions to enter you prescription medication information. 2. contact your pharmacy and request that they check out which of the Part D plans is best for you. 3. call the NJ SHIP (see below) agency near you for assistance. For more information about your Medicare coverage and choices, the NJ Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help. Call (973) 637-1717. Volunteers Needed · Volunteers needed to collect unopened milk from local day care centers and deliver to the food pantries. To sign up, call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. · Volunteers needed for the Holiday Tree Lighting, Sunday, December 10, 1pm to 5pm at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo. · If you would like to be a volunteer for the Maplewood Recreation Department, for various special events and activities, please contact Ronnie at (973) 762-8120 x 4004 or emailRQuacquarini@twp.maplewood.nj.us Need Help Raking Leaves? Seton Hall's Habitat for Humanity project will take your leaves for a donation to their spring trip. Email HabitatforHumanity@shu.edu with your preferred date - Saturdays and Sundays,November 4,5,11 & 12. Museum Passes Both the Maplewood and South Orange libraries have museum passes that can be checked out by residents for free admission to nearby museums and art centers. To borrow a card, resident can go to their town’s library with a valid library card. Daylight Savings and Smoke Detectors Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 5. This is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If you need assistance, call your local fire department’s non-emergency number: South Orange – (973) 762-3200; Maplewood – (973)-762-6500 x10. Recurring, Weekly Events Tuesdays Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Library, 5-7pm · Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Thursdays International Folk Dancing, Burgdorff Center, 8-10:15pm · Sponsored by the Maplewood Recreation Department, admission $5. · Sign-up by calling (973) 376-7568. November Events For the most up-to-date information on events, go to our websitewww.SOMATwotownsforallages.org Wednesday, November 1 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm · "The Big Sick" Thursday, November 2 South Orange Library Lecture Series - 1 pm · Andy Lehren, Investigative Reporter for the New York Times Seminar: Be Heart Failure Aware - Dehart Community Center, 10am · By Novartis. Register online at HFaware.com or call 1-866-218-5602, or 973-763-0750 Seton Hall University's Slavic Club - Fahy Hall Room 236Seton Hall University, 6:30pm · Musician Howard Fishman will perform music from his travels in Romania · Free. Slavic food will be served “You have Diabetes? Are you my Type?”- Bouras Auditorium, Overlook Medical Center, 6 -9pm · This special event features cooking demonstrations (with taste testing), a group dance lesson, and glucose and HgA1C screenings. · You will also have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals and diabetes champions to learn more about how to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. · FREE but register by calling Alexandra at 908-522-5355. Night Book Club: “The Leavers” by Lisa Ko - Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1683906353" tabindex="0">7pm · A vivid and moving examination of borders and belonging, The Leavers is the story of how one boy comes into his own when everything he’s loved has been taken away—and how one woman learns to live with the mistakes of her past. Saturday, November 4 Care, the Documentary - Maplewood Main Library 10:30 am · Care pulls back the curtain on the poignant and largely hidden world of in-home elder care. This deeply moving film reveals the bonds that form between paid care workers and elders while exposing the cracks in the U.S. care system. Through personal stories, Care reveals the deep humanity of care work, as well as the challenges faced by elders, their families and their care workers. It also reveals the beginning of a movement to improve how we care—both for the growing number of older adults and for those who make their lives livable. A discussion will follow the screening, facilitated by Edgar A Brisbon, Certified Senior Advisor. Art & Music: Audrey Yankielun – Maplewood Main Library, 3 -4 pm · Self-taught artist Audrey Yankielun walked away from a corporate position to pursue her creative side. Delving into the art of handmade paper was a first step into creating unique paper art and sculptures. · Artist’s talk at 3:20. Live music will be provided by Ben Morris and Aaron Yanda The Westfield Weavers 2017 Holiday Show and Sale, Springfield Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, 10am - 4pm · Weaving and Spinning Demonstrations, One of a kind gifts · Admission is free. · For more information: (908) 397.8130 or Contact@westfieldweavers.org Daylight Savings Time – set your clocks back before you go to bed! Sunday, November 5 South Orange Symphony, Susan Haig, Conductor - South Orange Middle School, 3pm · Ravel Piano Concerto. Kevin Lee, soloist. Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Bernstein The BAR : Book Arts Roundtable - Opening reception - 1978 Arts Centre (1978 Springfield Avenue Maplewood) 2-5pm · The Book Arts Roundtable is open to anyone who can’t resist the feel of paper, the wonder of books and excitement of creativity. Their passion always translates into magical shows, where you can actually touch some of the art. Monday, November 6 Maplewood Garden Club, “From Flowers to Fragrances”- Maplewood Main Library, 7:30pm · Speaker Bruno Leyssene, senior perfumer for Takasago, Japan’s largest fragrance company, will give an overview of the perfume industry; the people who create the distinctive fragrances; and the various flowers, herbs, spices, woods, and fruit that are used to make beautiful scents. Flower oils will be available for sampling. Tuesday, November 7 Election Day Wednesday, November 8 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Computer Explorations: now in the morning - Hilton Branch, 10 -11am, Drop in. · Get the help YOU need! For beginner and intermediate computer users Preventing Personal Bankruptcy - Hilton Branch, 2 -3pm · Presenter Shelley Slafkes and her husband and law partner, Bruce Levitt have over 30 years’ experience in bankruptcy and debtor/consumer rights. Read Around the World: Italy –Maplewood Main Library, 7pm · “My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante” · This first in a series follows two friends in Naples from their first fateful meeting as ten-year-old girls through their school years and adolescence. Thursday, November 9 South Orange Library Lecture Series - Kirk Barrett, Profesor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College, South Orange Library, 1pm · Topic: "Perspective on Environmental Issues Relevant to New Jersey" Monday, November 13 Organized Enough - Maplewood Main Library, 7pm · Author talk and book signing with Amanda Sullivan · Looking to declutter but not throw out most of your stuff? Just want to find what you’re looking for? This proven approach will show you how to make cleaning up effortless and automatic. Organized Enough offers concepts to define your goals and habits to keep clutter at bay. Books will be available for sale. Tuesday, November 14 Plant Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm · Create a terrarium with a festive fall theme. · $5 · (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Wednesday, November 15 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm · "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Harvest Dance with Swing town, Dehart Center, Mini Concert 7:30- 8:30pm; open rehearsal8:30-10pm · free but please register by calling (973) 763-0750 or online athttps://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Free Adult Health Screenings - Hilton Branch, 3:30-5pm · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling · Open to residents 18 and older. · For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300 Drop-ins are also welcome. Thursday, November 16 ***Change of Date*** Maplewood Adult Health Clinic, Municipal Building, 574 Valley St.,10am-12pm · Check your blood pressure, speak with the township nurse, ask for health resources and receive nutritional and health and wellness counseling. Assess your risk of diabetes and carotid bruits screening available. This service is free and open to residents, 18 years of age and over. Overlook Van Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Screening - Hilton Branch, 1 -3pm · Find out if you are at risk for diabetes or high blood pressure with a free screening. Individual counseling is also provided. · Drop in. No appointment needed. South Orange Senior Circle Thanksgiving Lunch, The Baird, 11am-2pm · Members $9.00 Nonmember $12.00 · reservations required (973) 762-8534 South Orange Library Lecture Series -John Wargacki, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University, South Orange Library, 1pm · Topic: "I Hear America Singing": The American Experience in Verse Friday, November 17 Friendsgiving, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am-2pm · A Thanksgiving celebration with motivational speaker Scott Chesney. Bring a dessert to share. · free but space is limited · Register at (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Saturday, November 18 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group with Amy Zorn – Maplewood Main Library, 10am to Noon · A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. · Bring your own supplies. · All skill levels are welcome Saturday, November 18 – Sunday November 19 Friends of the Maplewood Library Book Sale – Saturday, 10am -5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Sunday, November 19 Our Lady of Sorrows Thanksgiving Lunch for Seniors – OLS Church, Prospect & Fourth St,2-4pm · Reserve your seat for the delicious annual feast by calling Margaret at (973) 763-9128 or emailing the7grays@verizon.net. Monday, November 20 Knitting Workshop - South Orange Library, 1pm Tuesday, November 21 Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, 9am-3pm · A free ride to the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. · free but seats limited., call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, November 22 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Tuesday, November 28 Holiday Wreath Making, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm · Wreaths, decorations and refreshments supplied · $5 · (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program SOMA Series - Helping your aging parents, Winchester Gardens, 7 - 9pm · Part 2 in the series: Bethany Joseph, LSW, MPH will faciliatte a discussion on self-determination, legal issues, housing, Medicare, Mediciad, home safety and more. · Questions? Bjosepheldercare@gmail.com · Not required but suggested: http://Homesweetsoma.eventbrite.com Wednesday ... [Message clipped] View entire message Attachments area
November 2017 Medicare Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment is between October 15 and December 7th. Any changes in your Medicare coverage during this time will take effect on January, 2018. Things to keep in mind about Open Enrollment: · You do not have to make changes to your Medicare. To keep your Medicare as it presently is, no action is required. You will again be able change your Medicare during Open Enrollment next year. · Keep in mind that the Medicare coverage you presently have may changes in the New Year. Your present insurer has mailed you notification of any changes that will take effect in 2018. · The Medicare changes made most frequently are in Part D or prescription coverage. You will need a list of all of your prescription medications you take, the dosage of each and how many of each are prescribed for you each day. To learn about Part D costs: 1. visit medicare.gov on the internet and click on “find health and drug plans.” Follow directions to enter you prescription medication information. 2. contact your pharmacy and request that they check out which of the Part D plans is best for you. 3. call the NJ SHIP (see below) agency near you for assistance. For more information about your Medicare coverage and choices, the NJ Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help. Call (973) 637-1717. Volunteers Needed · Volunteers needed to collect unopened milk from local day care centers and deliver to the food pantries. To sign up, call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. · Volunteers needed for the Holiday Tree Lighting, Sunday, December 10, 1pm to 5pm at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo. · If you would like to be a volunteer for the Maplewood Recreation Department, for various special events and activities, please contact Ronnie at (973) 762-8120 x 4004 or emailRQuacquarini@twp.maplewood.nj.us Need Help Raking Leaves? Seton Hall's Habitat for Humanity project will take your leaves for a donation to their spring trip. Email HabitatforHumanity@shu.edu with your preferred date - Saturdays and Sundays,November 4,5,11 & 12. Museum Passes Both the Maplewood and South Orange libraries have museum passes that can be checked out by residents for free admission to nearby museums and art centers. To borrow a card, resident can go to their town’s library with a valid library card. Daylight Savings and Smoke Detectors Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 5. This is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If you need assistance, call your local fire department’s non-emergency number: South Orange – (973) 762-3200; Maplewood – (973)-762-6500 x10. Recurring, Weekly Events Tuesdays Digital Device Clinics, Hilton Library, 5-7pm · Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Thursdays International Folk Dancing, Burgdorff Center, 8-10:15pm · Sponsored by the Maplewood Recreation Department, admission $5. · Sign-up by calling (973) 376-7568. November Events For the most up-to-date information on events, go to our websitewww.SOMATwotownsforallages.org Wednesday, November 1 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm · "The Big Sick" Thursday, November 2 South Orange Library Lecture Series - 1 pm · Andy Lehren, Investigative Reporter for the New York Times Seminar: Be Heart Failure Aware - Dehart Community Center, 10am · By Novartis. Register online at HFaware.com or call 1-866-218-5602, or 973-763-0750 Seton Hall University's Slavic Club - Fahy Hall Room 236Seton Hall University, 6:30pm · Musician Howard Fishman will perform music from his travels in Romania · Free. Slavic food will be served “You have Diabetes? Are you my Type?”- Bouras Auditorium, Overlook Medical Center, 6 -9pm · This special event features cooking demonstrations (with taste testing), a group dance lesson, and glucose and HgA1C screenings. · You will also have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals and diabetes champions to learn more about how to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. · FREE but register by calling Alexandra at 908-522-5355. Night Book Club: “The Leavers” by Lisa Ko - Maplewood Main Library, >span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1683906353" tabindex="0">7pm · A vivid and moving examination of borders and belonging, The Leavers is the story of how one boy comes into his own when everything he’s loved has been taken away—and how one woman learns to live with the mistakes of her past. Saturday, November 4 Care, the Documentary - Maplewood Main Library 10:30 am · Care pulls back the curtain on the poignant and largely hidden world of in-home elder care. This deeply moving film reveals the bonds that form between paid care workers and elders while exposing the cracks in the U.S. care system. Through personal stories, Care reveals the deep humanity of care work, as well as the challenges faced by elders, their families and their care workers. It also reveals the beginning of a movement to improve how we care—both for the growing number of older adults and for those who make their lives livable. A discussion will follow the screening, facilitated by Edgar A Brisbon, Certified Senior Advisor. Art & Music: Audrey Yankielun – Maplewood Main Library, 3 -4 pm · Self-taught artist Audrey Yankielun walked away from a corporate position to pursue her creative side. Delving into the art of handmade paper was a first step into creating unique paper art and sculptures. · Artist’s talk at 3:20. Live music will be provided by Ben Morris and Aaron Yanda The Westfield Weavers 2017 Holiday Show and Sale, Springfield Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, 10am - 4pm · Weaving and Spinning Demonstrations, One of a kind gifts · Admission is free. · For more information: (908) 397.8130 or Contact@westfieldweavers.org Daylight Savings Time – set your clocks back before you go to bed! Sunday, November 5 South Orange Symphony, Susan Haig, Conductor - South Orange Middle School, 3pm · Ravel Piano Concerto. Kevin Lee, soloist. Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Bernstein The BAR : Book Arts Roundtable - Opening reception - 1978 Arts Centre (1978 Springfield Avenue Maplewood) 2-5pm · The Book Arts Roundtable is open to anyone who can’t resist the feel of paper, the wonder of books and excitement of creativity. Their passion always translates into magical shows, where you can actually touch some of the art. Monday, November 6 Maplewood Garden Club, “From Flowers to Fragrances”- Maplewood Main Library, 7:30pm · Speaker Bruno Leyssene, senior perfumer for Takasago, Japan’s largest fragrance company, will give an overview of the perfume industry; the people who create the distinctive fragrances; and the various flowers, herbs, spices, woods, and fruit that are used to make beautiful scents. Flower oils will be available for sampling. Tuesday, November 7 Election Day Wednesday, November 8 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Computer Explorations: now in the morning - Hilton Branch, 10 -11am, Drop in. · Get the help YOU need! For beginner and intermediate computer users Preventing Personal Bankruptcy - Hilton Branch, 2 -3pm · Presenter Shelley Slafkes and her husband and law partner, Bruce Levitt have over 30 years’ experience in bankruptcy and debtor/consumer rights. Read Around the World: Italy –Maplewood Main Library, 7pm · “My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante” · This first in a series follows two friends in Naples from their first fateful meeting as ten-year-old girls through their school years and adolescence. Thursday, November 9 South Orange Library Lecture Series - Kirk Barrett, Profesor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manhattan College, South Orange Library, 1pm · Topic: "Perspective on Environmental Issues Relevant to New Jersey" Monday, November 13 Organized Enough - Maplewood Main Library, 7pm · Author talk and book signing with Amanda Sullivan · Looking to declutter but not throw out most of your stuff? Just want to find what you’re looking for? This proven approach will show you how to make cleaning up effortless and automatic. Organized Enough offers concepts to define your goals and habits to keep clutter at bay. Books will be available for sale. Tuesday, November 14 Plant Party, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm · Create a terrarium with a festive fall theme. · $5 · (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Wednesday, November 15 Wednesdays at the Movies, South Orange Library, 1pm · "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" Harvest Dance with Swing town, Dehart Center, Mini Concert 7:30- 8:30pm; open rehearsal8:30-10pm · free but please register by calling (973) 763-0750 or online athttps://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Free Adult Health Screenings - Hilton Branch, 3:30-5pm · Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling · Open to residents 18 and older. · For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300 Drop-ins are also welcome. Thursday, November 16 ***Change of Date*** Maplewood Adult Health Clinic, Municipal Building, 574 Valley St.,10am-12pm · Check your blood pressure, speak with the township nurse, ask for health resources and receive nutritional and health and wellness counseling. Assess your risk of diabetes and carotid bruits screening available. This service is free and open to residents, 18 years of age and over. Overlook Van Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Screening - Hilton Branch, 1 -3pm · Find out if you are at risk for diabetes or high blood pressure with a free screening. Individual counseling is also provided. · Drop in. No appointment needed. South Orange Senior Circle Thanksgiving Lunch, The Baird, 11am-2pm · Members $9.00 Nonmember $12.00 · reservations required (973) 762-8534 South Orange Library Lecture Series -John Wargacki, Prof. of English at Seton Hall University, South Orange Library, 1pm · Topic: "I Hear America Singing": The American Experience in Verse Friday, November 17 Friendsgiving, Maplewood Senior Center, 11am-2pm · A Thanksgiving celebration with motivational speaker Scott Chesney. Bring a dessert to share. · free but space is limited · Register at (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program Saturday, November 18 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group with Amy Zorn – Maplewood Main Library, 10am to Noon · A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. · Bring your own supplies. · All skill levels are welcome Saturday, November 18 – Sunday November 19 Friends of the Maplewood Library Book Sale – Saturday, 10am -5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Sunday, November 19 Our Lady of Sorrows Thanksgiving Lunch for Seniors – OLS Church, Prospect & Fourth St,2-4pm · Reserve your seat for the delicious annual feast by calling Margaret at (973) 763-9128 or emailing the7grays@verizon.net. Monday, November 20 Knitting Workshop - South Orange Library, 1pm Tuesday, November 21 Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, 9am-3pm · A free ride to the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. · free but seats limited., call (973) 763-0750 Wednesday, November 22 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library, 1pm Tuesday, November 28 Holiday Wreath Making, Maplewood Senior Center, 1pm · Wreaths, decorations and refreshments supplied · $5 · (973) 763-0750 or online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program SOMA Series - Helping your aging parents, Winchester Gardens, 7 - 9pm · Part 2 in the series: Bethany Joseph, LSW, MPH will faciliatte a discussion on self-determination, legal issues, housing, Medicare, Mediciad, home safety and more. · Questions? Bjosepheldercare@gmail.com · Not required but suggested: http://Homesweetsoma.eventbrite.com Wednesday ... [Message clipped] View entire message Attachments area
Harvey Weinstein, et tu?
Oct 10, 2017 at 4:35pm
Sweetsnuggles said:It is terrible, but not shocking. This sh*t has been going on way too long. What's sad is it will continue. For as long as there's an unknown actor/actress desperate to get a break someone will be taken advantage of. What % of actors are actually making a livable wage? Hollywood is notorious for being close knit. You don't sh!t where you eat. You open your mouth you're out. Why did Jolie wait until now? Lawrence? Winslet? Rose McGowan will rarely work again if at all, at least not in any significant role she doesn't produce by herself. Until more women and men are willing to come out and expose the shenanigans, it will be business as usual by weeks' end. They need to come out from the get go.
Sweetsnuggles said:It is terrible, but not shocking. This sh*t has been going on way too long. What's sad is it will continue. For as long as there's an unknown actor/actress desperate to get a break someone will be taken advantage of. What % of actors are actually making a livable wage? Hollywood is notorious for being close knit. You don't sh!t where you eat. You open your mouth you're out. Why did Jolie wait until now? Lawrence? Winslet? Rose McGowan will rarely work again if at all, at least not in any significant role she doesn't produce by herself. Until more women and men are willing to come out and expose the shenanigans, it will be business as usual by weeks' end. They need to come out from the get go.
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Sep 30, 2017 at 6:48am
Attention Maplewood and South Orange Seniors: Last Week to Sign Up for Adult Fall Cultural Arts Classes at the Baird. Visit www.thebaird.org for more information and to register, fees vary. PRINTING AND BOOK ARTS: Working Hand in Hand - New! - Tuesdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Arts Unbound Mixed Media Collage - Tuesdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Life Drawing - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Adult Beginner Ballet - Thursdays, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Art with Denise - Thursdays, 11:15 am-1:15 pm; 10/5, 11/2, 12/7 Learn to Knit New! Reduced Price for Seniors - Fridays, 10:00 am-11:30 am Volunteers Needed Gift of Life will conduct a bone marrow drive during Health & Harvest Fest on October 7. They will train two volunteers, via conference call, for 20 minutes, on how to process a test kit - very simple. For more information call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. Volunteers needed to collect unopened milk from local day care centers and deliver to the food pantries. To sign up, call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. Maplewood flu clinic needs volunteer nurses on Wednesday, Oct 18, 10 am – 1 pm and/or Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 am-1 pm. Call the Maplewood Health Department at (973) 762-8120 x 4200. Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15th – December 7th every year, with any changes to your plan that you select becoming effective January 1st 2018. To compare plans, see what Medicare plans are available in your area, and to enroll in a new plan visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Another option for information and enrolling is to call the plan of your choice or visit its website. AARP encourages anyone who is on a Medicare plan or eligible for enrolling to review their options during the enrollment period. Many plans change and so do your health needs over the year so take this time to ensure that the plan you are using is the best fit for you.
Attention Maplewood and South Orange Seniors: Last Week to Sign Up for Adult Fall Cultural Arts Classes at the Baird. Visit www.thebaird.org for more information and to register, fees vary. PRINTING AND BOOK ARTS: Working Hand in Hand - New! - Tuesdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm Arts Unbound Mixed Media Collage - Tuesdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Life Drawing - Wednesdays, 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Adult Beginner Ballet - Thursdays, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm Art with Denise - Thursdays, 11:15 am-1:15 pm; 10/5, 11/2, 12/7 Learn to Knit New! Reduced Price for Seniors - Fridays, 10:00 am-11:30 am Volunteers Needed Gift of Life will conduct a bone marrow drive during Health & Harvest Fest on October 7. They will train two volunteers, via conference call, for 20 minutes, on how to process a test kit - very simple. For more information call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. Volunteers needed to collect unopened milk from local day care centers and deliver to the food pantries. To sign up, call Bob Roe at (973) 762-8120 x4400. Maplewood flu clinic needs volunteer nurses on Wednesday, Oct 18, 10 am – 1 pm and/or Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 am-1 pm. Call the Maplewood Health Department at (973) 762-8120 x 4200. Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15th – December 7th every year, with any changes to your plan that you select becoming effective January 1st 2018. To compare plans, see what Medicare plans are available in your area, and to enroll in a new plan visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). Another option for information and enrolling is to call the plan of your choice or visit its website. AARP encourages anyone who is on a Medicare plan or eligible for enrolling to review their options during the enrollment period. Many plans change and so do your health needs over the year so take this time to ensure that the plan you are using is the best fit for you.
Thanks to SOMS students who said no to Paul Ryan
May 31, 2017 at 2:51pm
I'm actually kind of impressed that you dug that far back in the Psychology Today archives to find such a vapid piece. That person does not seem to understand libertarians at all. He constructs a straw man based on what seems like a superficial understanding of a group of people and knocks it down. It's no wonder you like it.Let's look at another passage:One problem with this (utopian) model is we now have overwhelming evidence that the individualistic, acquisitive, selfish-gene model of human nature is seriously deficient; it is simplistic, one-sided and in reality resembles the pathological extremes among the personality traits that we find in our society. The evidence about human evolution indicates that our species evolved in small, close-knit social groups in which cooperationand sharing overrode our individual, competitive self-interests for the sake of the common good. (This scenario is reviewed in my books The Fair Society and Holistic Darwinism.) We evolved as intensely interdependent social animals, and our sense of empathy toward others, our sensitivity to reciprocity, our desire for inclusion and our loyalty to the groups we bond with, the intrinsic satisfaction we derive from cooperative activities, and our concern for having the respect and approval of others all evolved in humankind to temper and constrain our individualistic, selfish impulses (as Darwin himself pointed out in The Descent of Man).So we are not, after all, like bumper cars in a carnival, where we all range freely, and, if we cause "harm" by crashing into others, we simply say "excuse me" and move on. Rather, we are (most of us) embedded in an exceedingly complex network of social relationships, many of which are vital to our well-being. Every day we confront issues relating to the needs and wants of others and must continually make accommodations. And in addressing these conflicting interests, the operative norm is - or should be - fairness, a balancing of the interests and needs of other parties, other "stakeholders."Indeed, libertarians generally have no model of society as an interdependent group with a common purpose and common interests. For instance, the canonized conservative economist Friedrich Hayek posited a stark choice between two alternative models - either a "free market" of atomized individuals rationally pursuing their self-interests in transactional relationships or an authoritarian, coercive "state" that seeks control over us. In Hayek's words, "socialism means slavery.I think just about every libertarian I know understands that we are social animals who rely on each other and that we create very complex social networks. I think the question libertarians raise is "Should these complex relationships be centrally managed? Is it even possible to centrally manage these relationships effectively?" Most would say that by doing so you do more damage than you do good. You know the term liberal has its roots in libertarian too. As we are liberals...just the classical kind. I will make a blanket statement here. Libertarians all favor voluntary action over coerced action. They believe in voluntary association, voluntary commerce, voluntary speech, etc. The attempt to boil everyone down to one model, label a group of people that hold a myriad of views about how to achieve these ends as utopian and then knock down your straw man is a really bad argument. It's not one I would choose to associate with. That being said, as bad as this argument is, it does fit one criteria. It fits your narrative. Thus, I suppose you thought it would be a good idea to go back to 2011. sprout said:A critique from a complex systems perspective: What’s the Matter with Libertarianism?Its models of human nature and society are terminally deficient.https://www.psychologytoday.co... Excerpt: One problem with this (utopian) model is we now have overwhelming evidence that the individualistic, acquisitive, selfish-gene model of human nature is seriously deficient; it is simplistic, one-sided and in reality resembles the pathological extremes among the personality traits that we find in our society.
I'm actually kind of impressed that you dug that far back in the Psychology Today archives to find such a vapid piece. That person does not seem to understand libertarians at all. He constructs a straw man based on what seems like a superficial understanding of a group of people and knocks it down. It's no wonder you like it.Let's look at another passage:One problem with this (utopian) model is we now have overwhelming evidence that the individualistic, acquisitive, selfish-gene model of human nature is seriously deficient; it is simplistic, one-sided and in reality resembles the pathological extremes among the personality traits that we find in our society. The evidence about human evolution indicates that our species evolved in small, close-knit social groups in which cooperationand sharing overrode our individual, competitive self-interests for the sake of the common good. (This scenario is reviewed in my books The Fair Society and Holistic Darwinism.) We evolved as intensely interdependent social animals, and our sense of empathy toward others, our sensitivity to reciprocity, our desire for inclusion and our loyalty to the groups we bond with, the intrinsic satisfaction we derive from cooperative activities, and our concern for having the respect and approval of others all evolved in humankind to temper and constrain our individualistic, selfish impulses (as Darwin himself pointed out in The Descent of Man).So we are not, after all, like bumper cars in a carnival, where we all range freely, and, if we cause "harm" by crashing into others, we simply say "excuse me" and move on. Rather, we are (most of us) embedded in an exceedingly complex network of social relationships, many of which are vital to our well-being. Every day we confront issues relating to the needs and wants of others and must continually make accommodations. And in addressing these conflicting interests, the operative norm is - or should be - fairness, a balancing of the interests and needs of other parties, other "stakeholders."Indeed, libertarians generally have no model of society as an interdependent group with a common purpose and common interests. For instance, the canonized conservative economist Friedrich Hayek posited a stark choice between two alternative models - either a "free market" of atomized individuals rationally pursuing their self-interests in transactional relationships or an authoritarian, coercive "state" that seeks control over us. In Hayek's words, "socialism means slavery.I think just about every libertarian I know understands that we are social animals who rely on each other and that we create very complex social networks. I think the question libertarians raise is "Should these complex relationships be centrally managed? Is it even possible to centrally manage these relationships effectively?" Most would say that by doing so you do more damage than you do good. You know the term liberal has its roots in libertarian too. As we are liberals...just the classical kind. I will make a blanket statement here. Libertarians all favor voluntary action over coerced action. They believe in voluntary association, voluntary commerce, voluntary speech, etc. The attempt to boil everyone down to one model, label a group of people that hold a myriad of views about how to achieve these ends as utopian and then knock down your straw man is a really bad argument. It's not one I would choose to associate with. That being said, as bad as this argument is, it does fit one criteria. It fits your narrative. Thus, I suppose you thought it would be a good idea to go back to 2011. sprout said:A critique from a complex systems perspective: What’s the Matter with Libertarianism?Its models of human nature and society are terminally deficient.https://www.psychologytoday.co... Excerpt: One problem with this (utopian) model is we now have overwhelming evidence that the individualistic, acquisitive, selfish-gene model of human nature is seriously deficient; it is simplistic, one-sided and in reality resembles the pathological extremes among the personality traits that we find in our society.
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May 30, 2017 at 3:33pm
June Events Of Interest To Seniors in Maplewood and South Orange Thursday, June 1 S.O. Free Blood Pressure screening • The Baird, 11:00 AM Guided Painting Class The Baird, 11:15 - 1:15Spend the morning with friends in a fun, social group setting. Denise Hayden will guide you step by step in replicating the featured painting. By the end of the class you will create a fabulous piece of artwork! Canvas, paint, brushes, easels, and aprons are provided. Perfect for beginners.Fee:$16 /$12 for seniors 62+ American Classics II Book Discussion Group - Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays, starting June 2 Downtown after Sundown Sloan St. and Spiotta Park, 7:30 - 10:00 pmMusic each Thursday and Friday night though the summer, two venues per night - Jazz on Sloan St (in front of train station), bands at Spiotta Park Saturday & Sunday, June 3&4 South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour The Pierro Gallery, 11:00 am-5:00 pmArt lovers, collectors, connoisseurs—shop local! Join your friends and neighbors around town for this fabulous art event. Details available at the Baird and online at www.studiotoursoma.org. Monday, June 5 Computer class SOPL, 10:00 AMInternet basics and any other subject of interest will be covered Tuesdays in June Quilting Group The Baird, 9:30 - 12:30This group is for current quilters or others interested in learning how to quilt. Drop in. Tuesday, June 6 Movies Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 1:00Call (973) 763-0750 for titles Wednesday, June 7 S.O. Jitney Goes to Essex Green in West Orange The Baird, 10:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 378-7754 X1 Creative Writing Class SOPL, 1:00pm Art in the Park – first of the summer series Cameron Park, near the duck pond, 6:00 - 8:00June 7: "Paint a Picnic" Paint a picnic table for use during summer concerts.June 14: "Planet Yarn". Create a giant string art mural .June 21: "Life Drawing" Learn the basics while drawing a costumedmodel in an outdoor setting.June 28: "Words and Letters" Creat a community mural from ecylecd books. Wednesday Walks in the Parks - 10:00 AM Meet up with other seniors to walk, talk and start the day. We will rotate through the Maplewood and South Orange Parks:June 7 - Dehart Park, MaplewoodJune 15 - Meet at the Duck Pond in South Orange for the river walkJune 22 - Maplecrest Park, Maplewood, near the entrance at Oakland and OakviewJune 29 - Grove Park, across from B'nai Brith apartments Thursday, June 8 Lecture Series SOPL, 1:00pmKris Fischer, Editor-in-Chief of the NY Law Journal, emeritus. "How media coverage of the law became mainstream" Free Adult Health Screenings Maplewood Town Hall, 10:00 am – noon Friday & Saturday, June 9& 10 Maplewood – South Orange Book Festival The MAPSO Book Festival brings together authors, readers and book lovers from all over New Jersey and features authors “in conversations,” thought-provoking panels. The festival will be held at the Woodland in Maplewood, the South Orange Performing Arts Center, and other and feature a keynote address by best-selling popular science author Mary Roach, and a closing keynote from 2017 Caldecott Medal winner Javaka Steptoe. For more information go to www.mapsobookfest.org. Saturday, June 10 Art & Music Reception Maplewood Memorial Library, 3:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11 Art exhibition "Lil Sperling: Retrospective. A Life in Art" Winchester GardensLil Sperling's "Life in Art" highlights her work in many venues, including acrylics, woodcutting, jewelry making and more. Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 pm.Please call to confirm parking 973-762-5050, option 0 Tuesday, June 13 Pizza & Movies • Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 1:00 • Call (973) 763-0750 for titles Wednesday, June 14 Free Adult Health Screenings Maplewood Memorial Library, 10:30 am - noonBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Department. Read Around the World: Barbados - The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 pm Wednesdays at the Movies SOPL, 1:00 pm"La La Land" Thursday, June 15 Lunch & Learn Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 11:00Car Fit – sponsored by AARPRegister by calling (973) 763-0750 S.O. Free Blood Pressure screening The Baird, 11:00 am Coalition on Race: Coffee House Discussions. Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 -9:00 pmTopic: Race and Privilege, Going Deeper Saturday, June 17 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group Maplewood Memorial Library, 10:00 am to NoonA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Enjoy a relaxing morning working on your projects and get feedback and advice from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Facilitated by Maplewood resident Amy Zorn. Monday, June 19 Computer class SOPL, 10:00 AMInteresting databases offered by the library and any other topic of interest Book Discussion Group SOPL, 7:00 PM"Mary Coin" by Marissa Silver The Grass is Gayer OUT in the Suburbs Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 PMMaplewood Library is celebrating Pride Month with a special program featuring field notes from life in the burbs: readings and musings by local writers Peggy Hannis, Doreen C. Jones and Robert Shaffron. The women's a cappella group Olympia's Daughters will provide musical entertainment, singing songs of liberation. Co-sponsored by North Jersey Pride. Refreshments will be served. Free -- and open to everyone! Tuesday, June 20 Computer Explorations Hilton, 1:00 PMFor computer beginners and intermediate users. The instructor will help with your specific needs. No registration needed. Wednesday, June 21 South Orange jitney goes to Target and Whole Foods The Baird, 10:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 378-7754, x 1 Creative Writing Group SOPL, 1:00pm Thursday, June 22 Trip to Pier Village, Long Branch Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 9:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 763-0750 Lecture Series SOPL, 1:00pmAmefika Gray, Filmmaker - The Art of Filmmaking" Friday, June 23 Adult Night at S.O. Pool S.O. Pool, 6:00 pm - darkEnjoy live music and dinner poolside. All South Orange residents and their adult guests are welcome. Saturday , June 24 Senior Share Maplewood Memorial Library, 1:00 PMSpeaker Margaret Ames will address "NORC", Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities and what makes them flourish. Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 The Friends of SOPL Book Sale! The BairdDonation dates June 21 & 22 Sat, June 24 XRoots Fest Floods Hill, 12-5pmenjoy multicultural entertainment representing the region’s diversity. It’s a day filled with music, dance, food, vendors, and hands-on activities to learn more about different cultures Wednesday, June 28 Wednesdays at the Movies SOPL, 1:00 PM"Fences" Thursday, June 29 Lunch & Learn Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 11:00Consumer Affairs - Don't get scammed!Register by calling (973) 763-0750 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973)558-0863.
June Events Of Interest To Seniors in Maplewood and South Orange Thursday, June 1 S.O. Free Blood Pressure screening • The Baird, 11:00 AM Guided Painting Class The Baird, 11:15 - 1:15Spend the morning with friends in a fun, social group setting. Denise Hayden will guide you step by step in replicating the featured painting. By the end of the class you will create a fabulous piece of artwork! Canvas, paint, brushes, easels, and aprons are provided. Perfect for beginners.Fee:$16 /$12 for seniors 62+ American Classics II Book Discussion Group - Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays, starting June 2 Downtown after Sundown Sloan St. and Spiotta Park, 7:30 - 10:00 pmMusic each Thursday and Friday night though the summer, two venues per night - Jazz on Sloan St (in front of train station), bands at Spiotta Park Saturday & Sunday, June 3&4 South Orange Maplewood Artists Studio Tour The Pierro Gallery, 11:00 am-5:00 pmArt lovers, collectors, connoisseurs—shop local! Join your friends and neighbors around town for this fabulous art event. Details available at the Baird and online at www.studiotoursoma.org. Monday, June 5 Computer class SOPL, 10:00 AMInternet basics and any other subject of interest will be covered Tuesdays in June Quilting Group The Baird, 9:30 - 12:30This group is for current quilters or others interested in learning how to quilt. Drop in. Tuesday, June 6 Movies Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 1:00Call (973) 763-0750 for titles Wednesday, June 7 S.O. Jitney Goes to Essex Green in West Orange The Baird, 10:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 378-7754 X1 Creative Writing Class SOPL, 1:00pm Art in the Park – first of the summer series Cameron Park, near the duck pond, 6:00 - 8:00June 7: "Paint a Picnic" Paint a picnic table for use during summer concerts.June 14: "Planet Yarn". Create a giant string art mural .June 21: "Life Drawing" Learn the basics while drawing a costumedmodel in an outdoor setting.June 28: "Words and Letters" Creat a community mural from ecylecd books. Wednesday Walks in the Parks - 10:00 AM Meet up with other seniors to walk, talk and start the day. We will rotate through the Maplewood and South Orange Parks:June 7 - Dehart Park, MaplewoodJune 15 - Meet at the Duck Pond in South Orange for the river walkJune 22 - Maplecrest Park, Maplewood, near the entrance at Oakland and OakviewJune 29 - Grove Park, across from B'nai Brith apartments Thursday, June 8 Lecture Series SOPL, 1:00pmKris Fischer, Editor-in-Chief of the NY Law Journal, emeritus. "How media coverage of the law became mainstream" Free Adult Health Screenings Maplewood Town Hall, 10:00 am – noon Friday & Saturday, June 9& 10 Maplewood – South Orange Book Festival The MAPSO Book Festival brings together authors, readers and book lovers from all over New Jersey and features authors “in conversations,” thought-provoking panels. The festival will be held at the Woodland in Maplewood, the South Orange Performing Arts Center, and other and feature a keynote address by best-selling popular science author Mary Roach, and a closing keynote from 2017 Caldecott Medal winner Javaka Steptoe. For more information go to www.mapsobookfest.org. Saturday, June 10 Art & Music Reception Maplewood Memorial Library, 3:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11 Art exhibition "Lil Sperling: Retrospective. A Life in Art" Winchester GardensLil Sperling's "Life in Art" highlights her work in many venues, including acrylics, woodcutting, jewelry making and more. Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 pm.Please call to confirm parking 973-762-5050, option 0 Tuesday, June 13 Pizza & Movies • Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 1:00 • Call (973) 763-0750 for titles Wednesday, June 14 Free Adult Health Screenings Maplewood Memorial Library, 10:30 am - noonBlood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Open to Maplewood residents 18 and older. Staffed by Maplewood Health Department. Read Around the World: Barbados - The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 pm Wednesdays at the Movies SOPL, 1:00 pm"La La Land" Thursday, June 15 Lunch & Learn Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 11:00Car Fit – sponsored by AARPRegister by calling (973) 763-0750 S.O. Free Blood Pressure screening The Baird, 11:00 am Coalition on Race: Coffee House Discussions. Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 -9:00 pmTopic: Race and Privilege, Going Deeper Saturday, June 17 Yarn & Fiber Arts Group Maplewood Memorial Library, 10:00 am to NoonA gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Enjoy a relaxing morning working on your projects and get feedback and advice from fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Facilitated by Maplewood resident Amy Zorn. Monday, June 19 Computer class SOPL, 10:00 AMInteresting databases offered by the library and any other topic of interest Book Discussion Group SOPL, 7:00 PM"Mary Coin" by Marissa Silver The Grass is Gayer OUT in the Suburbs Maplewood Memorial Library, 7:00 PMMaplewood Library is celebrating Pride Month with a special program featuring field notes from life in the burbs: readings and musings by local writers Peggy Hannis, Doreen C. Jones and Robert Shaffron. The women's a cappella group Olympia's Daughters will provide musical entertainment, singing songs of liberation. Co-sponsored by North Jersey Pride. Refreshments will be served. Free -- and open to everyone! Tuesday, June 20 Computer Explorations Hilton, 1:00 PMFor computer beginners and intermediate users. The instructor will help with your specific needs. No registration needed. Wednesday, June 21 South Orange jitney goes to Target and Whole Foods The Baird, 10:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 378-7754, x 1 Creative Writing Group SOPL, 1:00pm Thursday, June 22 Trip to Pier Village, Long Branch Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 9:00 AMRegister by calling (973) 763-0750 Lecture Series SOPL, 1:00pmAmefika Gray, Filmmaker - The Art of Filmmaking" Friday, June 23 Adult Night at S.O. Pool S.O. Pool, 6:00 pm - darkEnjoy live music and dinner poolside. All South Orange residents and their adult guests are welcome. Saturday , June 24 Senior Share Maplewood Memorial Library, 1:00 PMSpeaker Margaret Ames will address "NORC", Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities and what makes them flourish. Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 The Friends of SOPL Book Sale! The BairdDonation dates June 21 & 22 Sat, June 24 XRoots Fest Floods Hill, 12-5pmenjoy multicultural entertainment representing the region’s diversity. It’s a day filled with music, dance, food, vendors, and hands-on activities to learn more about different cultures Wednesday, June 28 Wednesdays at the Movies SOPL, 1:00 PM"Fences" Thursday, June 29 Lunch & Learn Maplewood Senior Center at 106 Burnett, 11:00Consumer Affairs - Don't get scammed!Register by calling (973) 763-0750 If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973)558-0863.
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May 5, 2017 at 6:07pm
May events Wednesday Walks – 10am Join SOMA Two towns for all ages coordinator Cathy Rowe for Wednesday Weekly Walks at the parks using the Maplewood Department of Health walking maps. Call 973-558-0863 is weather is questionable. May 10th, Maplecrest Park (meet in park near intersection of Oakland and Oakview)May 17th, Memorial Park (meet directly across from Maplewood Town Hall)May 24th, Dehart Park (106-120 Burnett Ave, meet behind Community Center) Friday, May 5 Storm Large with Le Bonheur 8:00pm, SOPACTickets: $28, Box Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Saturday, May 6 Songs and Stories with Kathy Mattea Featuring Bill Cooley 8:00pm, SOPACBox Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Sunday, May 7 Bingo with Youth Net 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Senior Center at 106 Burnett Ave.$7 for the first round of cards with additional cards available at a nominal fee.Refreshments will be served. Tai Chi Chuan with Richard Mullen 9:00 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Solidarity Singers- Annual Performance in honor of May Day 10:30 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Juilliard Jazz Ensemble featuring Kenny Washington 3:00pm, SOPAC,Tickets: $20, $15 for Senior Citizens & StudentsBox Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Tuesday, May 9 Chair Yoga – Every Tuesday 11:00 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Wednesday, May 10 Medicare Options Presentation on how to choose the right options for you.Maplewood Memorial Library, 1:00 pm. Free Adult Health Screenings by Maplewood Health Dept. 3:30-5 pm, Hilton Branch library. Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling.For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins welcome. Read Around the World: Ethiopia. A discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 7:00 pm, Maplewood Main Library. Community Coalition on Race presents “Race & Privilege: Raising Consciousness to Address Inequities” 7:30-9:00 pm, The Woodland. Thursday, May 11 Free Adult Health Screenings by Maplewood Health Dept. 10:00am – noon, Maplewood Town Hall. Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Senior Seminar on Cyber Security Noon, Maplewood Memorial Library.Sean Bailey, Editor in Chief of Horsesmouth, will give advice and strategies to keep your information safe online. South Orange Library Lecture Series 1:00pm at the South Orange Library.Speaker Rosann Bar, Dean of Business and Social Sciences at Ocean County CollegeTopic: “Mama’s Boys” Friday, May 12 Folk Friday 7:30 pm, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, MaplewoodEveryone is invited! Bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening. Bring some refreshments to share.For more information, contact lnovemsky@comcast.net or call 973 763-8293 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang Performances at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, MaplewoodFriday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13, 8pmSunday, May 14, 2017, 2pmFriday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20, 2017, 8pmTickets $15 for seniors Sunday, May 13th Seton Hall University College of Communication & Arts and South Orange Seniors present the film SEVEN: Seven individual life journeys of South Orange seniors 1 pm - 3pm, SOPACFree and open to the public.PANEL DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW (with the filmmakers and stars) Sunday, May 14 Ingrid Hill Honored as Local Hero of the Year 11 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, MaplewoodLarry Hamm will speak about the work of the People’s Organization for Progress Monday, May 15 – 2 events at the South Orange Public Library Computer Basics 10:00 am, no registration necessary. Knitting Workshop Noon – all welcome Tuesday, May 16 Computer Explorations 1:00 pm, Maplewood Hilton Branch LibraryComputer beginners and intermediate users can get help with using a mouse, creating basic documents, managing an email account, searching the Internet, viewing photos online and your specific needs.No registration needed. Movie - “The Girl on the Train” 1:00pm, 106 Burnett AveFree, refreshments will be servedMovies Tuesdays May 23 & 30, titles TBA Columbia High School Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm, free for seniors Wednesday, May 17 South Orange Library Wednesdays at the Movies 1:00 pm, “Hacksaw Ridge” Thursday, May 18 Free blood pressure screening by the South Orange Health Dept. 9:30-11:00 am, The Baird. Spring Soiree at The Baird S. Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs and the S. Orange Library will host the 7th annual luncheon for ages 50 and up. Enjoy lunch and special guest Dave DeLuca performing “That’s Amore: A century of Dean Martin.” Begins at noon.Registration deadline is May 11, $5 for Senior Circle Members, $8 non-members. Pay by cash, check or credit card in person at The Baird or by calling 973-378-7754 ext. 1. Ashton Applewhite, “This Chairs Rocks: a Manifesto Against Ageism” Author, advocate and speaker Ashton Applewhite will speak about ageism and how we can shift our cultural views towards “olders.” Book signing afterwards.The Woodland, 6:30 pm.Free and open to the public Friday, May 19th & Saturday, May 20th/ Columbia High School Special Dance Company 8:00 pmTickets on sale www.specialdancecompany.com$10 in advance/$12 at the door Saturday, May 20 - Multiple Events at the Maplewood Main Library Yarn & Fiber Arts Group - 10:00 am to Noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Maplewood Senior Share – 2-part presentation – 1:00 pm Part 1 - a summary of the housing options that exist for Seniors throughout the country.Part 2- Erin Mallo , Maplewood resident and playwright of “A Mind out of the Gutter” will discuss her play about a transformational dialogue between a 70 year old and his 9 year old neighbor. A planned activity with all participants will follow after reading and discussion. Art & Music Reception - 3:00- 4:00 pm Artist Aida Jones shows her sculptural paintings with gilded accents.Join in for reception with music and refreshments. Sunday, May 21 MayFest -Springfield Avenue between Indiana and Oberlin Come and enjoy food, crafts and fun at the annual MayFest and take a break from walking at the Senior Rest Tent. Festival runs 11am- 5pm. “A Mind out of the Gutter,” by local playwright Erin Mallon 7:00pm at SOPAC Wednesday, May 24 Senior Fitness Day - Dehart Park and Community Center, 106 Burnett Ave Fitness classes from both towns’ instructors. Join us for coffee, lunch and exercise.9:00am – 1:00 pm.Free and open to all residents over 60. Tuesday, May 30th Community Coalition on Race presents Derek Burrow's film - Before the Trees Was Strange Columbia High School Auditorium, 7pm - 9:30pm.The film will be introduced by Superintendent Dr. John Ramos and will be followed by a "talk back" moderated by Budd Mishkin (NY1-TV) along with film maker Derek Burrows and historian Khalil Gibran Muhammad.For more information on the film please go to: http://beforethetreeswasstrange.com Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Parade Seniors can meet at 8:30 am in the CHS STUDENT parking lot (W. Parker Ave, between Valley and the train tracks) and join the parade through town. No registration necessary. For more information, contact Joan Crystal at jsckittle@gmail.com. Wednesday, May 31 South Orange Library Wednesdays at the Movies 1:00 pm, “Moonlight,” winner of 2017 Picture of the Year. Thursday, June 1 Repair Café information session South Orange Library Meeting Room, 7:00pm.Come and learn about Repair Café, a growing movement which draws on the expertise of older residents to help communities repair items, instead of throwing things away. Columbia High School, Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert 7:00pm If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973)558-0863.
May events Wednesday Walks – 10am Join SOMA Two towns for all ages coordinator Cathy Rowe for Wednesday Weekly Walks at the parks using the Maplewood Department of Health walking maps. Call 973-558-0863 is weather is questionable. May 10th, Maplecrest Park (meet in park near intersection of Oakland and Oakview)May 17th, Memorial Park (meet directly across from Maplewood Town Hall)May 24th, Dehart Park (106-120 Burnett Ave, meet behind Community Center) Friday, May 5 Storm Large with Le Bonheur 8:00pm, SOPACTickets: $28, Box Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Saturday, May 6 Songs and Stories with Kathy Mattea Featuring Bill Cooley 8:00pm, SOPACBox Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Sunday, May 7 Bingo with Youth Net 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Senior Center at 106 Burnett Ave.$7 for the first round of cards with additional cards available at a nominal fee.Refreshments will be served. Tai Chi Chuan with Richard Mullen 9:00 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Solidarity Singers- Annual Performance in honor of May Day 10:30 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Juilliard Jazz Ensemble featuring Kenny Washington 3:00pm, SOPAC,Tickets: $20, $15 for Senior Citizens & StudentsBox Office: (973) 313-2787If buying tickets on line at http://www.sopacnow.org, use code SOSCOMP for free tickets! Tuesday, May 9 Chair Yoga – Every Tuesday 11:00 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, Maplewood Wednesday, May 10 Medicare Options Presentation on how to choose the right options for you.Maplewood Memorial Library, 1:00 pm. Free Adult Health Screenings by Maplewood Health Dept. 3:30-5 pm, Hilton Branch library. Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling.For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 973-762-8120 ext. 4300. Drop-ins welcome. Read Around the World: Ethiopia. A discussion of Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 7:00 pm, Maplewood Main Library. Community Coalition on Race presents “Race & Privilege: Raising Consciousness to Address Inequities” 7:30-9:00 pm, The Woodland. Thursday, May 11 Free Adult Health Screenings by Maplewood Health Dept. 10:00am – noon, Maplewood Town Hall. Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling. Senior Seminar on Cyber Security Noon, Maplewood Memorial Library.Sean Bailey, Editor in Chief of Horsesmouth, will give advice and strategies to keep your information safe online. South Orange Library Lecture Series 1:00pm at the South Orange Library.Speaker Rosann Bar, Dean of Business and Social Sciences at Ocean County CollegeTopic: “Mama’s Boys” Friday, May 12 Folk Friday 7:30 pm, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, MaplewoodEveryone is invited! Bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. Join in playing, singing, or listening. Bring some refreshments to share.For more information, contact lnovemsky@comcast.net or call 973 763-8293 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang Performances at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road, MaplewoodFriday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13, 8pmSunday, May 14, 2017, 2pmFriday, May 19 & Saturday, May 20, 2017, 8pmTickets $15 for seniors Sunday, May 13th Seton Hall University College of Communication & Arts and South Orange Seniors present the film SEVEN: Seven individual life journeys of South Orange seniors 1 pm - 3pm, SOPACFree and open to the public.PANEL DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW (with the filmmakers and stars) Sunday, May 14 Ingrid Hill Honored as Local Hero of the Year 11 am, The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect St, MaplewoodLarry Hamm will speak about the work of the People’s Organization for Progress Monday, May 15 – 2 events at the South Orange Public Library Computer Basics 10:00 am, no registration necessary. Knitting Workshop Noon – all welcome Tuesday, May 16 Computer Explorations 1:00 pm, Maplewood Hilton Branch LibraryComputer beginners and intermediate users can get help with using a mouse, creating basic documents, managing an email account, searching the Internet, viewing photos online and your specific needs.No registration needed. Movie - “The Girl on the Train” 1:00pm, 106 Burnett AveFree, refreshments will be servedMovies Tuesdays May 23 & 30, titles TBA Columbia High School Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm, free for seniors Wednesday, May 17 South Orange Library Wednesdays at the Movies 1:00 pm, “Hacksaw Ridge” Thursday, May 18 Free blood pressure screening by the South Orange Health Dept. 9:30-11:00 am, The Baird. Spring Soiree at The Baird S. Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs and the S. Orange Library will host the 7th annual luncheon for ages 50 and up. Enjoy lunch and special guest Dave DeLuca performing “That’s Amore: A century of Dean Martin.” Begins at noon.Registration deadline is May 11, $5 for Senior Circle Members, $8 non-members. Pay by cash, check or credit card in person at The Baird or by calling 973-378-7754 ext. 1. Ashton Applewhite, “This Chairs Rocks: a Manifesto Against Ageism” Author, advocate and speaker Ashton Applewhite will speak about ageism and how we can shift our cultural views towards “olders.” Book signing afterwards.The Woodland, 6:30 pm.Free and open to the public Friday, May 19th & Saturday, May 20th/ Columbia High School Special Dance Company 8:00 pmTickets on sale www.specialdancecompany.com$10 in advance/$12 at the door Saturday, May 20 - Multiple Events at the Maplewood Main Library Yarn & Fiber Arts Group - 10:00 am to Noon A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome! Maplewood Senior Share – 2-part presentation – 1:00 pm Part 1 - a summary of the housing options that exist for Seniors throughout the country.Part 2- Erin Mallo , Maplewood resident and playwright of “A Mind out of the Gutter” will discuss her play about a transformational dialogue between a 70 year old and his 9 year old neighbor. A planned activity with all participants will follow after reading and discussion. Art & Music Reception - 3:00- 4:00 pm Artist Aida Jones shows her sculptural paintings with gilded accents.Join in for reception with music and refreshments. Sunday, May 21 MayFest -Springfield Avenue between Indiana and Oberlin Come and enjoy food, crafts and fun at the annual MayFest and take a break from walking at the Senior Rest Tent. Festival runs 11am- 5pm. “A Mind out of the Gutter,” by local playwright Erin Mallon 7:00pm at SOPAC Wednesday, May 24 Senior Fitness Day - Dehart Park and Community Center, 106 Burnett Ave Fitness classes from both towns’ instructors. Join us for coffee, lunch and exercise.9:00am – 1:00 pm.Free and open to all residents over 60. Tuesday, May 30th Community Coalition on Race presents Derek Burrow's film - Before the Trees Was Strange Columbia High School Auditorium, 7pm - 9:30pm.The film will be introduced by Superintendent Dr. John Ramos and will be followed by a "talk back" moderated by Budd Mishkin (NY1-TV) along with film maker Derek Burrows and historian Khalil Gibran Muhammad.For more information on the film please go to: http://beforethetreeswasstrange.com Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Parade Seniors can meet at 8:30 am in the CHS STUDENT parking lot (W. Parker Ave, between Valley and the train tracks) and join the parade through town. No registration necessary. For more information, contact Joan Crystal at jsckittle@gmail.com. Wednesday, May 31 South Orange Library Wednesdays at the Movies 1:00 pm, “Moonlight,” winner of 2017 Picture of the Year. Thursday, June 1 Repair Café information session South Orange Library Meeting Room, 7:00pm.Come and learn about Repair Café, a growing movement which draws on the expertise of older residents to help communities repair items, instead of throwing things away. Columbia High School, Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert 7:00pm If you would like to receive information, mailings and emails from SOMA Two towns for all ages, or post an event in our calendar, please email Crowe@twp.maplewood.nj.us or leave a message at (973)558-0863.
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Classes For Seniors in Maplewood and South Orange: The following is a schedule of upcoming classes and programs for Arts, Culture and Fitness for older adults in South Orange and Maplewood. Please enjoy and pass on! Spring Cultural Arts Classes for Adults and Seniors at the Baird Register at www.thebaird.org or by calling (973) 378-7754 x1 Arts Unbound Portrait Painting NEW! For Seniors! Fridays, 3/31 -6/9, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $15 per class Learn acrylic portrait painting techniques. Beginner and advanced students welcome. All students will have the opportunity to show those abilities off at Arts Unbound's annual Student and Teacher Exhibit. To register call Armisey Smith at Arts Unbound at 973-675-2787 or @artsunbound.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer ">asmith@artsunbound.org Arts Unbound Mixed Media Collage NEW! For Seniors! Tuesdays, 4/4 – 6/6, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $8 per class Learn mixed media collage techniques; watercolor, ink, wax pastels, decorative paper, fabric and more. All students will have the opportunity to show those abilities off at Arts Unbound's annual Student and Teacher Exhibit. To register call Armisey Smith at Arts Unbound at 973-675-2787 or @artsunbound.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer ">asmith@artsunbound.org Art with Denise Thursdays 4/6, 5/4 and 6/1/2014, 11:15 AM-1:15 PM Guided Painting with Denise Hayden $16.00, $ 12.00 for adults 62+ A fun, social, group setting. Receive step by step guidance as you replicate a featured painting. All supplies provided. Perfect for beginners! Art With A Master Tuesdays 4/4 -6/6, 12:30 PM-3:00 PM $275.00 + model fee Students of all levels in all mediums work with Master Artist Philip Sherrod. Beginner Ballroom Dancing Thursdays, 4/20 – 6/8, 8:30pm to 9:30pm $88 Each week we will be working on different styles of Ballroom including, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz, Swing and many more. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your dancing shoes. Don't have a partner? Don't worry! Just let us know and we will do our best to find you a partner Learn to Knit Saturdays, 4/29 -5/20, 2-3:30 pm Learn to knit $150 includes a pair of needles and yarn. To register, email simabrason@icloud.com Life Drawing Wednesdays, 4/19 - 6/7, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM 12th grade -Adult, instructor: Larry McKim $176.00 + model and materials fee Students will draw from live models each week creating both gesture and longer-term drawings. Quilting Tuesdays, 9:30-12:30 This drop-in group is for current quilters or those interested in learning how to. Maplewood Arts and Culture Register via Community Pass or by calling the Recreation Department (973) 762-8120 Adult SOMA Beat Drumming Course at the Burgdorff Adults 8-9:30pm Tuesdays 4/18, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Fun with Photography – The Woodland Tuesdays - 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 – 9:30-11am, great Hall (downstairs) Or evenings 7:30-9pm, Parlor (upstairs) $120.00 Phonetography at The Woodland Parlor (upstairs) Monday4/17 and 4/24, 7:30pm to 9pm $40.00 per class Fitness Classes at the Baird Fitness instructor Robin Weber teaches fitness and chair yoga for seniors, focusing on improving overall stamina and well-being. Register at the Baird for: Senior Fitness – Wednesday and/or Friday at 10:15 Chair Yoga – Mondays 10:15 and/or Thursdays at 11:15 Fitness Classes at Maplewood Recreation, 106 Burnett Ave. (next to the Community Center) Classes run for 8-12 week sessions. Class limited, please register by calling (973) 763-0750 Monday: Aerobics- 9am Resistance -10AM Tai Chi – 1pm Tuesday: Zumba in the Circuit – 9:30am Aerobics – 11am Wednesday: Pilates – 9am Toning I – 10am Thursday: Zumba in the Circuit – 9:30am Friday: Toning II – 9am Walk 4 Health – 10am Yoga – 10am
Classes For Seniors in Maplewood and South Orange: The following is a schedule of upcoming classes and programs for Arts, Culture and Fitness for older adults in South Orange and Maplewood. Please enjoy and pass on! Spring Cultural Arts Classes for Adults and Seniors at the Baird Register at www.thebaird.org or by calling (973) 378-7754 x1 Arts Unbound Portrait Painting NEW! For Seniors! Fridays, 3/31 -6/9, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $15 per class Learn acrylic portrait painting techniques. Beginner and advanced students welcome. All students will have the opportunity to show those abilities off at Arts Unbound's annual Student and Teacher Exhibit. To register call Armisey Smith at Arts Unbound at 973-675-2787 or @artsunbound.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer ">asmith@artsunbound.org Arts Unbound Mixed Media Collage NEW! For Seniors! Tuesdays, 4/4 – 6/6, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM $8 per class Learn mixed media collage techniques; watercolor, ink, wax pastels, decorative paper, fabric and more. All students will have the opportunity to show those abilities off at Arts Unbound's annual Student and Teacher Exhibit. To register call Armisey Smith at Arts Unbound at 973-675-2787 or @artsunbound.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer ">asmith@artsunbound.org Art with Denise Thursdays 4/6, 5/4 and 6/1/2014, 11:15 AM-1:15 PM Guided Painting with Denise Hayden $16.00, $ 12.00 for adults 62+ A fun, social, group setting. Receive step by step guidance as you replicate a featured painting. All supplies provided. Perfect for beginners! Art With A Master Tuesdays 4/4 -6/6, 12:30 PM-3:00 PM $275.00 + model fee Students of all levels in all mediums work with Master Artist Philip Sherrod. Beginner Ballroom Dancing Thursdays, 4/20 – 6/8, 8:30pm to 9:30pm $88 Each week we will be working on different styles of Ballroom including, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Tango, Waltz, Swing and many more. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your dancing shoes. Don't have a partner? Don't worry! Just let us know and we will do our best to find you a partner Learn to Knit Saturdays, 4/29 -5/20, 2-3:30 pm Learn to knit $150 includes a pair of needles and yarn. To register, email simabrason@icloud.com Life Drawing Wednesdays, 4/19 - 6/7, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM 12th grade -Adult, instructor: Larry McKim $176.00 + model and materials fee Students will draw from live models each week creating both gesture and longer-term drawings. Quilting Tuesdays, 9:30-12:30 This drop-in group is for current quilters or those interested in learning how to. Maplewood Arts and Culture Register via Community Pass or by calling the Recreation Department (973) 762-8120 Adult SOMA Beat Drumming Course at the Burgdorff Adults 8-9:30pm Tuesdays 4/18, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Fun with Photography – The Woodland Tuesdays - 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 – 9:30-11am, great Hall (downstairs) Or evenings 7:30-9pm, Parlor (upstairs) $120.00 Phonetography at The Woodland Parlor (upstairs) Monday4/17 and 4/24, 7:30pm to 9pm $40.00 per class Fitness Classes at the Baird Fitness instructor Robin Weber teaches fitness and chair yoga for seniors, focusing on improving overall stamina and well-being. Register at the Baird for: Senior Fitness – Wednesday and/or Friday at 10:15 Chair Yoga – Mondays 10:15 and/or Thursdays at 11:15 Fitness Classes at Maplewood Recreation, 106 Burnett Ave. (next to the Community Center) Classes run for 8-12 week sessions. Class limited, please register by calling (973) 763-0750 Monday: Aerobics- 9am Resistance -10AM Tai Chi – 1pm Tuesday: Zumba in the Circuit – 9:30am Aerobics – 11am Wednesday: Pilates – 9am Toning I – 10am Thursday: Zumba in the Circuit – 9:30am Friday: Toning II – 9am Walk 4 Health – 10am Yoga – 10am
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