Events & Workshops

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

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


Upcoming Events:

Ripples from the Holocaust: From Zeilsheim to SCOSA 
First Monday of each month in 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
During this program, Peppy will introduce us to her family’s life, while also intertwining important historical facts on the Holocaust. Some of the topics discussed will be: International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Death March, immigrating to America, finding family, the importance of teachers, Molly’s Pilgrim video, The Second Generation- Ripples From The Holocaust video, returning to Germany to find Hans Loeffler, Peppy’s response to October 7th, hearing  Arnold Schwarzenegger speak about his family history (a father who was a Nazi), Journey of German Jewish Dialogue since 1994, and My Ethical Will -  Having a will and its importance. This course will take place on the first Monday of every month in 2025.
Click on the event title to register.
C’mon Let’s Get Happy: Blue Zones of Happiness & The Happiness Project
Tuesdays, January 21 - April 15
January 21 - April 15, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join Peppy and Gina to delve into happiness. Happiness is something we all search for. Everyone wants to be happy. Happiness is an active process. Happiness is not something we can buy or acquire. How do we know what happiness is? Have we experienced it? How can we identify it and make it part of our livesTo answer these questions, we will use Dan Buettner’s book, The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People, (2017), author Dan Buettner explores how personal choices, culture, good health, and geographical location help promote happiness. We will also use Gretchen Rubin’s 10th Anniversary Edition of The Happiness Project (2018); “One of the most thoughtful and engaging works on happiness to have emerged from the recent explosion of interest in the subject.”
Click on the title to register.

Winter 2025 Retirement Planning for Today
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Hammonton
Louis Barberio and Michael McClelland Learn how to manage investment risks, use new tax laws to your advantage, make informed decisions about your company's retirement plan, and adjust your estate plan to function properly under the new laws. This course will be given in two informative and entertaining sessions! The cost is $59, and you can bring one guest. One workbook per paid registration will be provided.

  • 2/24 and 3/3/25 6:00-9 p.m. - Stockton at Hammonton (Room 301) 
Click on the title for registration info! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.
Winter 2025 Rejuvenate Your Retirement
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Hammonton
In this course, you will learn how to maintain and increase the benefits of your current retirement plan by discovering new ways to stay mentally, physically, and socially active, as well as learn about important financial topics such as reducing taxes, assessing investment risk, planning for health care needs, and planning your estate. The cost is $59, and you can bring one guest. One workbook per paid registration will be provided.This course will take place over 2, 2-hour long sessions.

The sessions will take place from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

  • 2/24 and 3/3/25 - Stockton at Hammonton (Room 301) 
Click on the title for registration info! Please email fionna.janson@stockton.edu with any questions.
Tour of Poetry
2nd Saturday Monthly Program
February 15 - December 13, 2025 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield
During each session of this monthly program, an established poet will read original work, present an engaging lecture, and encourage participants to write & share something of their own. Participants will have an opportunity to have their poetry included in the Tour of Poetry Anthology.
No Registration Necessary. 
For those that can't attend in person, you can view via Zoom | Passcode: 080608

Players and Playwrights
Third Saturday Monthly Program
February 15 - December 20, 2025 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 316
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players) who meet monthly to read original plays. Performances are organized several times a year. Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before committing to join.   
Click on the event title to register for FREE. 
SCOSA Art Camp
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Avenue
Join SCOSA at Stockton at Manahawkin, IN PERSON, to “Take a break from the daily grind,” with us , as we work together with paper, images, and glass to create our personal bookcase. Class limited to 10 people!
Click on the title to register. Registration is required.
Irish Soda Bread Basket
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic
All materials included Participants will weave an 8" round twined and wooden base basket and receive recipe for the best Irish Soda Bread ever. Class fee $30. 
To register, Call Niki 609-652-0366 
36th Annual Pinelands Short Course
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Stockton Galloway Main Campus

The Pinelands Short Course is a daylong Pinelands-themed educational event that is held each March and features presentations that explore the unique culture, ecology, and history of the Pinelands. The event also includes an exhibit gallery. The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00. This fee entitles each participant to attend one class during each of the four sequential educational sessions offered throughout the day. Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits. Click on the title for more information & registration!

Registration closes on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

SCOSA Art Camp: Celebrating Women's History Month
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Stockton Galloway, SCOSA Office F-227
Join us as we create art celebrating female artist Frida Kahlo.
Click on the event title to register. 
Forever Young
Friday, March 21, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stockton PAC

A JUKEBOX MUSICAL!A perfect blend of theatrical storytelling and arena tour excitement, FOREVER YOUNG brings a heartfelt true story to life using a playlist for the ages. With hits from the most prolific artists of all time, such as: The Beatles, Bon Jovi, Styx, Michael Jackson, Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, and Rascal Flatts, to name a few, This brilliant theatrical experience is a one-of-a-kind adventure that will take you back to the first time you set the needle down, tuned in and turned up the music that connects us all.
Click on the event title to register. 
SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to those living in Atlantic County and are (age 60+); all others $25 per ticket.

AI Technology
Monday, March 24, 2025 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E Bay Ave
The artificial intelligence workshop for older adults is designed to introduce AI technologies in a simple and accessible way, helping participants understand and use AI tools in their daily lives. The workshop covers topics such as voice assistants, personalized healthcare apps, and smart devices, emphasizing practical applications and safety. With hands-on guidance and user-friendly materials, it empowers older adults to confidently engage with AI and enhance their quality of life.  
Click on the event title to register. 
SCOSA Art Camp: Celebrating National Greeting Card Day
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Stockton Galloway, SCOSA Office F-227
Join us as we create greeting cards suitable to send to friends and relatives. 
Click on the event title to register. 
Telemedicine
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Stockton Galloway Campus Center Meeting Room 1
The technology training workshop is designed to empower seniors to confidently access and use telemedicine services by teaching them how to navigate platforms effectively and securely. It covers essential topics such as the benefits of telemedicine, setting up and using devices, creating secure accounts, scheduling virtual appointments, and conducting video consultations. With a focus on accessibility and user-friendly materials, the workshop provides tailored guidance to help older adults overcome barriers to digital healthcare and enhance their overall healthcare experience.
Click on the event title to register. 
Easter Basket
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic
Weave an 8’’heirloom Easter basket. Choose from Easter colored reed for an accent on your basket and learn a handle wrapping technique. Class fee $30. 
To register, Call Niki 609-652-0366 
The Drifters
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stockton PAC
Up on the Roof. Under the Boardwalk. This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby. Dance with Me. Spanish Harlem. Stand by Me. The list of hits goes on and on. THE DRIFTERS…one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team. From their inception in the early 1950's and up until recently, THE DRIFTERS have a symbiotic relationship with Rock & Roll legend George Treadwell, who has discovered and managed such famous artists as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn and Nina Simone. The Treadwell Family was there when the original DRIFTERS formed and was responsible for guiding their career through 20 years of uninterrupted hits that has made them the second most successful recording artist of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.
Click on the event title to register. SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a very limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to those living in Atlantic County and are (age 60+); all others $28 per ticket. 
Alzheimer's Caregiving Support Group 2025
Tuesdays at Noon, both on Zoom and in-person
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Location:  IN PERSON or ZOOM
Choice of IN PERSON or ZOOM Stockton University Parkway Building. Each session will include education and support with SCOSA's experts on caregiving and mental health.

The in-person location will be changing to the Stockton University Parkway Building on Tuesday, February 11th. 

Stockton University Parkway Building
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
 
The building is located next to Clayton's Self Storage. Please note parking is in the back of the building, and you must buzz in at the back entrance where parking is located. Meetings are held in the conference room. Please do not arrive prior to 11:45 a.m.