Events & Workshops

Whether you're interested in short courses led by expert faculty or engaging social and recreational activities, there’s something for everyone.

Please note: All guests driving to the Galloway must register their car for each visit


Upcoming Events:

Alzheimer's Caregiving Support Group 2026
Tuesdays at Noon, both on Zoom and in-person AND Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ZOOM ONLY
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: ZOOM ONLY
Choice of IN PERSON Stockton University Parkway Building or ZOOM.  Each session will include education and support with SCOSA's experts on caregiving and mental health.

New Caregiver Support Group Session Available!
We are pleased to announce that an additional caregiver support group session will be held every Thursday from 6:30–7:30 PM via Zoom ONLY.

Click HERE for FREE registration for 2026 sessions!

Tour of Poetry
Second Saturday Monthly Program
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield

During each session of this monthly program, an established poet will read original work, present an engaging lecture, and encourage participants to write & share something of their own. Participants will have an opportunity to have their poetry included in the Tour of Poetry Anthology.  
No registration necessary. 

NJ Council of the Arts


Altan: Music of Ireland
ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, Galloway Campus
Altan is regarded as one of the most popular Irish traditional bands of all time and is celebrating forty years on the road! Being the first-ever Irish traditional band signed to a major record label (Virgin Records 1994) they went on to sell over a million records.  

Click on the event title to register; ticketholders will be confirmed by March 10th.
SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adults (age 60+) living in Atlantic County; other tickets may be purchased for $28 through SCOSA. This applies to all tickets ordered through SCOSA for this show. 

 

The Gilded Age: Season Two
Tuesdays until March 24th.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom    
The Gilded Age is an American historical (1880s to 1900s) drama television series created and written by Julian Fellowes. The series explores conflicts of new money, industrialism, and old money, the African American upper class, and the domestic workers who are considered a lower class. The series follows Marian Brook, a young woman entering 1882 New York City's rigid social scene with strict rules that cause drama, daily conflicts, and scandals between families of “new money” and “old money.” We will discuss the numerous real (and famous) families of the era, as they relate to Season 2.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
Players and Playwrights
Third Saturday Monthly Program
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: September 2025 - June 2026 John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 210
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players) who meet monthly to read original plays. Performances are organized several times a year. Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before committing to join.   
Click on the event title to register for FREE. 
The Peking Acrobats
ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, Galloway Campus

For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have revitalized Chinese acrobatics, fusing ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages. These world-class gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments, The Peking Acrobats execute daring maneuvers and display their technical prowess at trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.  

Click on the event title to register; ticketholders will be confirmed by March 16th.
SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adults (age 60+) living in Atlantic County, other tickets may be purchased for $28 through SCOSA. This applies to all tickets ordered through SCOSA for this show. 

Irish Soda Bread Basket
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic

Weave an 8" round twined and wooden base basket and receive recipe for the best Irish Soda Bread ever.

Class fee is $35.
 
To register, Call Niki 609-652-0366 

SCOSA Arts: Spring Basket with Niki
Monday, March 23, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooy's Landing Rd, Port Republic 

Make a 6” wooden bottom basket with a spring theme. Sponsored by The Noyes Arts Garage, NJ Council on the Arts, and Atlantic Center for Independent Living.
All seats have been taken. Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu to be added to the waitlist.

SCOSA Arts: Welcome Spring Floral Canvas
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10:30 - 12:30 a.m.
Location: SCOSA Office F-227

Join Fionna and Gina while we welcome spring by experimenting using paint pens on a floral themed canvas.
Sponsored by The Noyes Arts Garage, NJ Council on the Arts, and Atlantic Center for Independent Living.
Please call 609-626-3591 to register; only 2 seats left.

SCOSA Arts: Yarn Canvas Paintings
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: SCOSA Office F-227

Join Fionna and Gina as we "paint" with yarn to create tactile fiber canvases.  You may create your own design, and we will offer designs too! Sponsored by The Noyes Arts Garage, NJ Council on the Arts, and Atlantic Center for Independent Living.
All seats have been taken. Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu to be added to the waitlist.

The Gilded Age: Season Three
Tuesdays until May 26th.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom    
The Gilded Age is an American historical (1880s to 1900s) drama television series created and written by Julian Fellowes. The series explores conflicts of new money, industrialism, and old money, the African American upper class, and the domestic workers who are considered a lower class. The series follows Marian Brook, a young woman entering 1882 New York City's rigid social scene with strict rules that cause drama, daily conflicts, and scandals between families of “new money” and “old money.” We will discuss the numerous real (and famous) families of the era, as they relate to Season 3.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
Your AI Health Assistant: Practical Uses of ChatGPT and Gemini
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
Participants will learn how to use AI tools as personal health assistants to help manage appointments, medications, care plans, and health questions. The workshop focuses on hands-on practice, real-life examples, and building confidence with AI in healthcare settings.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.

 

Splint Woven Stool
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic
Each student will receive an oak stool frame 11x11x13 and will be taught to do a twill weave pattern. Once mastered, this method can be used on any chair or stool.

Class fee is $50.
To register, Call Niki 609-652-0366 
Protecting Yourself in an AI-Powered World
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin
This workshop focuses on practical strategies older adults can use to stay secure in an AI-driven digital environment. Topics include identifying fake messages and voices, safeguarding personal data, and understanding when and how AI should be trusted.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.
Rumors: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN CLAIMED
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, Galloway Campus

Step Into a Time Machine and Relive the Magic of Fleetwood Mac with Rumours! Born under the golden sun of Los Angeles in the summer of 2012, Rumours has spent over a decade captivating audiences across North America, crafting a show that is nothing short of spectacular. With meticulous attention to detail, they bring Fleetwood Mac’s iconic era—1975 to 1987—back to life, sparing no element of the band’s legendary persona.  

Click on the event title to register; ticketholders will be confirmed by April 20th.
SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adults (age 60+) living in Atlantic County, other tickets may be purchased for $28 through SCOSA. This applies to all tickets ordered through SCOSA for this show. 

SCOSA's Celebration of Aging Research
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Board of Trustees Room, Campus Center

The event will feature research posters and presentations highlighting the work of Stockton faculty, staff, and students on aging and the experiences of older adults. Light refreshments will be served. 
Click on the event title to register for FREE.

Wool Drying Basket
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center

Traditionally, this basket was filled with raw wool to sink into a moving stream for a natural wool cleaning process. Today it is perfect to sit next to a chair to store handwork projects or just as a storage basket. Its feet and handles makes for a very practical basket.  
To register, Call Niki 609-652-0366. The class fee is $50.