Thanks,Joan. The link is somewhat helpful. It seems Love Never Dies will be at 7 PM tonight. I'll try again closer to that time.

I saw the 2 pm performance.  Enjoy it at 7 pm.  If you use Use the "remind me" function,  you will get an email just before the performance starts.

Now it says 7 pm UK time so we will see. I’m glad you were able to view it.

galileo said:

Now it says 7 pm UK time so we will see. I’m glad you were able to view it.

 I am so sorry you are having this problem.  If Love Never Dies does not work, check out the other performances on the link I sent you.  A number of them are really tempting.

Galileo:  Were you able to watch the program?

Joan, I didn't but thank you anyway. 

From Cathy Rowe, April 27

Hello Everyone! Just a reminder to wear face coverings when you go out. If you don't have a mask, a bandana, scarf or apparently, scuba gear will suffice.

What is “Zoom”?

You may be hearing about events being held through “Zoom,” or “Facebook live” or “Facetime”. These are all programs and computer apps that you can use through your computer, tablet or smartphone to join events remotely. All you need is a device and internet access. If you want to take part in an event - for example, the new programming listed below - turn on your device, click the link and you will be “allowed” into the meeting or event. You can see the speaker, and they will be able to see you. At the beginning of the events we are sponsoring, we will give instructions for new users and reminders about how to participate. So please, check it out!

What is “YouTube”?

YouTube is an online video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, rate, share, comment on videos. It offers a wide variety of user-generated content. Most content is uploaded by individuals, but many organizations, including the South Orange Library, have a channel they load with recordings. You can go to one of your favorite websites and if you see a YouTube link, click it to see what they have. This is the YouTube icon:

or

Or, go to www.youtube.com and search for what you are interested in. There is a lot on YouTube - some good, some not so good. But if you search or follow links from known sources, there is a lot for you to see.

Calling all Seniors

Please know that you are not alone. We have a wonderful group of volunteers, some that want to be connected with you. If you would like to chat with someone new, go to thttps://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/ and fill in your name, number and the town you live in, or email SOMA2towns@gmail.com or call and leave a message at (973) 558-0863.

Join us for weekly classes with Sing for Hope

Movement with Lexi, Wednesdays at 11 am

Lexi hosts a movement class to get you on your feet and make exercise fun!

Join the zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 996 4728 8417.

Password: 308844.

Monday Concerts Series, Mondays at 1 pm

A concert series to cheer you up and get you humming along.

Join the zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 926 8826 0494.

Password: 535276.

South Orange Library

Phone hours extended: M/W/F 10am-3pm; T/Th 10am-8pm

Check their website for phone and online programs including Virtual Creative Writing on Wednesdays at 1pm, Books Discussions on Thursdays and Special Conversations with Special Guests on Fridays at 1pm. Go to their website and see what is on their calendar and get instructions for joining in - www.SOPL.org.

To use Zoom to join their programs, go to https://zoom.us/j/395843189

Or call in 929.205.6099 access code 395843189

Boxcar Groceries

Here’s a new and creative option for fresh produce - thanks to Vicki C for sharing:

Box car parking has teamed up with Gargiulo Produce to offer contact-free, drive-through grocery pickups. The closest pick up is at the Millburn library. For information, go to http://www.boxcarapp.com/millburn-grocery.

Coronavirus Grief and Loss Support Group

Have you lost a loved one due to complications of the Coronavirus pandemic? Atlantic Health System offers a forum for you to meet with others experiencing the same grief.

Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm.To Register call (862) 260-3199 and press option #3.

Overlook’s New Vitality Programs

New Vitality is offering virtual programming via Zoom and conference call. Programs include one time events, an Arthritis Support Group and recurring exercise classes. – check their calendar for the listings. https://www.atlantichealth.org/patients-visitors/education-support/community-resources-programs/new-vitality/new-vitality-event-calendar.html

Or call (844) 472-8499

When will we go back to “normal?”

You have probably seen a lot on the news in the past week about states “reopening.” Keep in mind that NJ , especially our corner of it, has had a much larger number and per capita rate of COVID-19 than other parts of the country have seen so far.

Governor Murphy recently announced The Road Back, Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health, which focusses on 6 principles:

1. Demonstrate Sustained Reductions in New COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations
2. Expand Testing Capacity
3. Implement Robust Contact Tracing
4. Secure Safe Places and Resources for Isolation and Quarantine
5. Execute a Responsible Economic Restart
6. Ensure New Jersey's Resiliency

For a detailed explanation of The Road Back, click here: http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20200427/db/2d/77/6c/2a8a498ff2edda855c3f456d/The_Road_Back_-_Restoring_Economic_Health_Through_Public_Health.pdf?utm_source=AFE+-+update-coronavirus-April+27&utm_campaign=Coronavirus+-+April+27&utm_medium=email

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org

Email from Cathy Rowe:

April 29

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well and are getting exercise everyday. We have several new, live offerings and hope yu can take advantage of them. But first…..

Census Census Census

Maplewood and South Orange are way ahead of other towns in the area on our Census 2020 responses, but we still need about 30% of our residents to fill it out. So if you haven’t yet - fill it out! Tell your friends, your family, your neighbors. Everyone in every town needs to be counted on to help plan, allocate federal funding and provide services. Go to https://2020census.gov, call (844) 330-2020 or mail in the card you received a few weeks ago.

Exercise Classes Move Online

We are pleased to offer exercise classes online using Zoom. The best part of using Zoom is that you can see the instructor, they can see and talk to you, and you can even see your friends and other participants. So mark your calendars for these great classes and to see some friendly faces. If you need help with Zoom, scroll down to the bottom of this email for information.

This is what a Zoom class looks like on your computer, phone or tablet screen:

Fitness Classes with Yvonne

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11am

Maplewood Senior Fitness Instructor Yvonne Christianson will have live classes on different focus areas - each class will be different and it will be a great way to start the day. Use the same link for each class.

Topic: Fitness with Yvonne

Time: Apr 30, 2020 11am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83992357135

Meeting ID: 839 9235 7135

Movement with Lexi

Join in on Wednesdays at 11am for this stretch and movement class. Loosen up, learn some new moves and dance like no one is watching.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99647288417?pwd=ZFhZTC9Oa0ljRzY5RkZVbHkrLzU5Zz09

Meeting ID: 996 4728 8417

Other Exercise Options
Exercise videos are also posted on our website for you to enjoy at any time. Go to: https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/exercise

The SOMA on the Move Maps, highlighting interesting routes around the towns, are available on the website:

https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/soma-on-the-move

Enjoy a new walk around town, see some of the great things that you might not have noticed before.

Other Zoom events:

Through May, the following are available on Mondays:

Support Group at 11am

Join Senior Adult Social Worker Carol Berman to talk about what's keeping us going through the COVID19 crisis: home based activities, staying connected with the outside world, working remotely, singing, dancing, acknowledging our fears, managing our anxiety Nurture your spirit! Questions Email: @southorange.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SOSocialWorker@southorange.org

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91861355140?pwd=RTJlWnJVMUNiQTFmeEVqQ0JEWVhGdz09

Meeting ID: 918 6135 5140

Password: 941137

Concert Series at 1pm

Variety concerts from pre-war to today: reminisce as we sing the best of jazz, rock & roll, musical theater, standards and all the great oldies! Put in your requests and dance/sing-a-long

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92688260494?pwd=eWE0MmdEbi9xQ2s1OC80NGM3dDcvZz09

Meeting ID: 926 8826 0494

Password: 535276

The Shows Must Go On!

I apologize for the confusion on the link to last week’s performance. Each week, you can go to YouTube and enter “The shows must go on” in the search area, or follow this link for this week’s performance: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

Following up an already-fantastic lineup of Andrew Lloyd Webber classics, The Shows Must Go On will air Andrew Lloyd Webber — The Royal Albert Hall Celebration this Friday, May 1 at 2 PM (EDT). The recording will remain accessible for 48 hours. This 1998 concert event offered a musical tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber in celebration of his 50th birthday, featuring music from all of his major musicals including Cats, Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and more. Dozens of stars took the stage to celebrate the composer legend, including Elaine Paige, Glenn Close, Sarah Brightman, Tina Arena, Antonio Banderas, Donny Osmond, and Michael Ball, among others.

What is “Zoom”?

You may be hearing about events being held through “Zoom,” or “Facebook live” or “Facetime”. These are all programs and computer apps that you can use through your computer, tablet or smartphone to join events remotely. All you need is a device and internet access. If you want to take part in an event - for example, the new programming listed below - turn on your device, click the link and you will be “allowed” into the meeting or event. You can see the speaker, and they will be able to see you. At the beginning of the events we are sponsoring, we will give instructions for new users and reminders about how to participate. So please, check it out!

What is “YouTube”?

YouTube is an online video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, rate, share, comment on videos. It offers a wide variety of user-generated content. Most content is uploaded by individuals, but many organizations, including the South Orange Library, have a channel they load with recordings. You can go to one of your favorite websites and if you see a YouTube link, click it to see what they have. This is the YouTube icon: or

Or, go to www.youtube.com and search for what you are interested in. There is a lot on YouTube - some good, some not so good. But if you search or follow links from known sources, there is a lot for you to see

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

From Cathy Rowe,  May 1

Hello Everyone,

The weather looks promising this weekend and some restrictions are being loosened on state and county parks. However, the need for safety still comes first and we must follow precautions while enjoying outdoors. The Maplewood and South Orange municipal parks have been open throughout the closures for passive and no-contact recreation, such as walking or jogging, doing some exercise by yourself or with your family. Playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and fields remain closed in both towns. Use this quick guide from Maplewood Recreation for what is and is not allowed in local, county and state parks:

Allowable Activities

• Hiking
• Walking
• Running
• Jogging
• Biking
• Birding

Remaining Closed

• Picnic Areas (no picnicking)
• Playgrounds
• Exercise Stations
• Swimming
• Restrooms/Pavilions
• Basketball & Tennis Courts

No organized or contact sports or activities will be allowed and social distancing of 6 feet should be maintained. When you follow social distancing, you are not only helping yourself, but your family, friends, and even the people you never think you overlap with but with whom you cross paths every day.

The more we follow social distancing measures, the sooner we will get through this!

COVID Resource Guide

The Community Coalition on Race has put together a comprehensive guide to resources during COVID -19. It is available on their website, but also in print form. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please email SOMA2towns@gmail.com with COVID Resource Guide in the subject and your name and address in the message.

For the online version, go to their website at https://www.communitycoalitiononrace.org

or click here: https://www.communitycoalitiononrace.org/covid_resource_guide.

The Libraries Go Virtual

The local libraries are doing so much more than (e) books. They have moved regular programming to virtual and are adding new and innovative ideas each week. Attend some of your favorite activities or try something new - like “Shelter in Place Bingo “ on the Maplewood Library’s website, and a list of upcoming, online programs and presenters. Go to https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

The South Orange Library has added new remote programs and is available to answer questions by phone. Call (973) 762-0230 M/W/F 10am - 3pm, T/TH 10am - 8pm. See their calendar to find out what is going on and how to join in: www.SOPL.org.

SOPAC presents Portal of Digital Arts Resources

“During this time of separation, SOPAC remains committed to staying connected with you, and sharing with you some of the best music and art to tune in to from the comforts of your home! The arts & culture will keep us connected while we are apart and bring us back together when we’re able to meet again. You’ll find links in our portal to a variety of arts & culture resources. Explore & enjoy! “

See this EXTENSIVE list by clicking here: https://www.sopacnow.org/digital-arts-resources/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Digital%20Arts%20Resources&utm_campaign=email%20enews

In addition, SOPAC has rescheduled many of their events. See what will be playing in the fall and beyond at www.sopacnow.org.

Opera Fans

The Metropolitan Opera is offering free Nightly Opera Streams. Each stream becomes available at 7:30 p.m. and remains accessible for on-demand viewing until 6:30 p.m. the following day. Their website also includes articles, interviews and videos of past highlights. https://www.metopera.org/

Check out these new Facebook groups:

• MAPSO Creative inspires and shares creativity
• SOMA Senior Silver Society for residents 60+

Take a walk through the tulips with NY Botanical Gardens.

NYBG has dedicated a webpage to virtual tours of their gardens. Enjoy the tulip, blossoms, daffodils and other beauties that are in full bloom at www.nybg.org/athome.

Check them out and enjoy a calming walk among the tulips at NYBG!

https://www.nybg.org/take-a-spring-walk-among-the-tulips/

From NYBG:

“During challenging times, the power of plants connects people and provides inspiration more than ever. While the Garden’s gates may be closed temporarily, our virtual gates are wide open. Let’s stay connected with NYBG at Home, our new content hub featuring videos, plant guides, virtual events, recipes for kids, and so much more. As spring unfolds, we will bring you the brightness and color of the season, a reminder of how the natural world brings us joy.”

Join in Live Programs on Mondays

11am - Senior Support

Join Senior Adult Social Worker Carol Berman to talk about what's keeping us going through the COVID19 crisis: home based activities, staying connected with the outside world, working remotely, singing, dancing,acknowledging our fears, managing our anxiety Nurture your spirit! Questions Email: @southorange.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SOSocialWorker@southorange.org

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91861355140?pwd=RTJlWnJVMUNiQTFmeEVqQ0JEWVhGdz09

Meeting ID: 918 6135 5140

Password: 941137

Concert Series at 1pm

Variety concerts from pre-war to today: reminisce as we sing the best of jazz, rock & roll, musical theater, standards and all the great oldies! Put in your requests and dance/sing-a-long

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92688260494?pwd=eWE0MmdEbi9xQ2s1OC80NGM3dDcvZz09

Meeting ID: 926 8826 0494

Password: 535276

Where was that email about….

All of the eblasts I have been sending are saved on the website, as well as links to the exercise classes and museum tour listings. Go to: https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/corona-virus

If you hold your cursor over the coronavirus tab, you will see a drop down menu of each page. Explore and enjoy!

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

Maplewood Memorial Library is holding a virtual program on Friday May 8, 2020 at 1 pm entitled The basics of Ebooks and digital devices.

Maplewood Library's Technical Services Librarian Robert Nealon will answer your questions about eBooks and eAudiobooks available with your library card. He'll cover OverDrive, Hoopla, TumbleBooks, and even Project GutenBerg. Questions about apps (Libby and Hoopla) and digital devices will also be addressed.  

To register, send an email to programs@maplewoodlibrary.org and you will receive a link that enables you to participate in the program.

May 7

Happy Mothers Day

This may be the strangest Mothers Day we’ve experienced, but I wish all the women of South Orange and Maplewood a happy, relaxing day.

SOMA on the Move

Tired of walking around your block? Check out the SOMA on the Move maps, featuring interesting sights around our towns. See the new map of the Springfield Ave murals, enjoy the outdoor art of South Orange Village, and historic and interesting buildings in both downtowns. Click here for the maps to view or print: https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/soma-on-the-move

If you would like a printed version mailed to you, call (973) 558-0863 or email SOMA2towns@gmail.com.

Please note: when out walking, you do not need to wear a face mask while walking unless you cannot maintain a 6-foot distance from other people. It is safer to walk without the mask, which can restrict your breathing while exercising. Have your mask in your pocket and ready to put on when needed.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Shows Must Go On!

This weekend, enjoy Alan Ayckbourn and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical comedy extravaganza, By Jeeves! Inspired by the works of P. G. Wodehouse. Starting at 2pm today, the play will be available on Youtube through Sunday. Click here and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWWB2U3mntQ

Shop Locally

As we heed government warnings, practice social distancing, and stay at home, many local restaurants, shops and services are finding creative ways to bring their business offerings to you. From curbside pick-up and virtual shopping to online music lessons and daily workout sessions, there are still numerous ways to support the independent businesses that make our shopping areas so special. Whether online or by phone, they are open for business and need your support. Many have changed their services to accommodate shoppers, offering new products and services. If you are out for a walk, check out the notices on their windows or see who is doing what on the following websites:

https://www.springfieldavenue.com/

https://southorangecovid19.com/business

http://maplewoodvillagenj.com/

Join in Mondays

11am - Senior Support

Join Senior Adult Social Worker Carol Berman to talk about what's keeping us going through the COVID19 crisis: home based activities, staying connected with the outside world, working remotely, singing, dancing, acknowledging our fears, managing our anxiety Nurture your spirit! Questions Email: @southorange.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SOSocialWorker@southorange.org

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/91861355140?pwd=RTJlWnJVMUNiQTFmeEVqQ0JEWVhGdz09

Meeting ID: 918 6135 5140

Password: 941137

Rat Pack Jazz Monday at 1 pm

The Sing for Hope Concert Series continues! This week, our talented pianist will play Rat Pack Jazz favorites, so join in for a little Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Requests welcome.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92688260494?pwd=eWE0MmdEbi9xQ2s1OC80NGM3dDcvZz09

Meeting ID: 926 8826 0494

Password: 535276

AARP HomeFit

AARP has tools for helping people maintain their homes, as well as tips for making them age-friendly. They suggest taking the opportunity, while we are all at home, to tackle some things on your to do list. According to a recent AARP article, “Checking these items off your to-do list can bring peace of mind in these uncertain times, and they can help you save money and make your home a safer place.”

Starting out with small things, like replacing your air filters, changing burnt out lightbulbs and general maintenance can make a big difference. You can go to www.AARP.org and search for “Home Fit Guide” or click here: https://search.aarp.org/gss/everywhere?q=home%20fit%20guide&intcmp=DSO-SRCH-EWHERE

Jersey Arts….

...has compiled virtual experiences from amazing arts groups from all over the state – workshops with local artists, shows with international stars, performances of national tours, regional plays, comedy, art prompts, poetry slams, classes, living room musicals, and so much more. Includes NJPAC, McCarter Theater in Princeton, Two Rivers Theater, Montclair Art Museum, Papermill Playhouse and many more.

“We have incredible culture here in New Jersey, and this selection is just the tip of the iceberg. Over the coming weeks, we'll continue to highlight more awesome options from our diverse and creative arts groups. Please remember, even though we may be apart, we are not alone.”

See the listings on their website, https://jerseyartsevents.com/

Sounds of the City
For all you New Yorkers, retired commuters or just those who have the city in your blood, enjoy the sounds of NYC from NPR. Someday soon, these sounds will be back but for now, close your eyes and enjoy NYC.

https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/05/01/missing-sounds-of-new-york?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NYPLConnect_20200501&utm_campaign=NYPLConnect

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

BINGO!

Michelle Wesley is bringing her annual Beach Blanket BINGO to you through Zoom! Join her on Friday, June 19 at 2 pm for fun and prizes. To have BINGO cards dropped off for you, call (973) 763-0750. Limited to first 30 responses. A link will be sent to you.

The program is open to both Maplewood and South Orange seniors.

From Cathy Rowe:

Dear Seniors,

I am very happy to be able to return to the usual format of information and events by, for and of particular interest to residents age 60+. Many programs are being offered online, the libraries are opened at 25% capacity, and some small group events are planned. Please check https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/events

for links, additions and information on events

The August-September Newsletter is in the email! If you want to see it sooner, go to

https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/publications

Just for fun

From our neighbors to the north, this went around back in April but the message still holds! Enjoy Vancouver’s Phoenix Chamber Choir’s take on social distancing:

https://enchantmentathamilton.org/20200601ForTheLongestTime.mp4

Fight for the Senior Freeze

Due to budget constraints during COVID, the State has suspended the Senior Freeze and Homestead Rebate programs this year. If you receive these - or even if you don’t - help reinstate these important programs that enable older residents to stay in SOMA! Details and the contact information for elected officials are listed on our homepage, www.SOMATwoTownsforAllAges.org

Take the AARP True-or-False Face Mask Quiz

Put your knowledge to the test about when, where and how to wear masks during the pandemic: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/face-mask-quiz.html?cmp=EMC-DSO-NLC-WBLTR---NMCTRL-072420-F1-4736148&ET_CID=4736148&ET_RID=31569002&encparam=2blXjRA0mA4S%2bL%2fD4yWbZsB6fYPB5W8lswv1cuDVlTY%3d#quest1

Recurring Events

Exercise classes everyday!

Check on the offerings from your favorite recreation senior fitness instructors at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/exercise---events-online

Mondays

Music Monday at the Farmers Market Monday,4:30- 6pm

Springfield Ave. Farmer's Market (Yale St. and Springfield Ave) Maplewood

Wednesdays

SOPL Creative Writing, 1pm

• Call or email the library for login

Fridays:

Weekly Coffee Talk, 10:30am
Join Senior Adult Social Worker Carol Berman and other SOMA seniors for a chance to chat, share and get a little support over a cup of coffee. Join by zoom or by phone:

• Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706737060?pwd=dk5VL3RKaC9aaVVPOWFOVng4OFZ3QT09
• Meeting ID: 817 0673 7060, Password: 786358
• By phone: (301) 715-8592

SOPL Presents Special Conversations with Special People, 1pm online or by phone.

• This week: Kenneth Bain , Author, Historian, Educator, and President of Best Teachers Institute
• Topic: How and Why the Concept of Race Was Invented
• Contact the library for sign-in information

Fridays & Saturdays

The Village Music Series in Maplewood Villlage, 6:30-8pm

The Village Sunset Music Series has been conceived to be the background sounds to your outdoor dining and walking experience, in our pedestrianfriendly Maplewood downtown. The Friday and Saturday music series will feature the talent of locally-grown musicians injecting much needed energy and rhtythm to the streets!

August Events:

SOM Adult School offers SUNRISE YOGA FOR EVERYONE - IN THE PARK

Four Fridays, July 31-August 21, 7:30-8:15am, SOMS Duck Pond

Start your morning outside focused on basic yoga poses and proper healthy alignment. Increase flexibility, balance and strength and incorporate yogic breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques – a great way to relieve stress in a peaceful socially distanced communal setting. Bring your own mat or beach towel. Offered by the Adult School. Register at https://www.ssreg.com/som/classes/results.asp?string=453

Monday, August 3

Maplewood Library Presents: LETTERS & POSTCARDS MEETUP, 7pm

• Whether you attended the first session or not, this meetup is for anyone interested in writing and receiving letters and/or postcards. Georgette Sullivan-Bauman will share the joy of written personal communication and how to find people to exchange letters and postcards with. We’ll also spend some time on our own correspondence.

Wednesday, August 5, 10am

What’s New at Kitchen a la Mode

• Join the staff to see what’s new at this local favorite. See gadgets and kitchen items that will make your cooking easy and delicious!
• Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87234660355?pwd=VVNucllNKzF1KzlVYmpDVmFMNFpCdz09
• Meeting ID: 872 3466 0355, Passcode: 555044
• By phone: (646) 558-8656

The Adult School Presents: CUTTING THE CORD ON CABLE, 7-8:30pm

• Are you tired of soaring cable bills when you only watch a fraction of the channels you’re paying for? Do you want to stop being tied to a specific device and save money at the same time? This class will allow you to ditch cable and get your entertainment wherever you are for less!
• Register at https://www.ssreg.com/som/classes/classes.asp?catID=4650

Thursday, August 6

St Barnabas Presents: "Nutrition During Covid", 2pm

• Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
• https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/691093501
• You can also dial in using your phone. (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 691-093-501

Free Senior Concert, Maplecrest Park, 4 - 5:30pm

• Peter & the Master Keys’ Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 30’s through 60’s (with a dash of rock n’ roll thrown into the mix), they pay homage to an earlier era of live music when real musicians played real instruments with finesse and feeling to connect to the audience. Registration required to ensure social distancing. Use your RecDesk account or call Maplewood Recreation at (973) 762-8120.

SOPL presents Maisy Card, 7pm – 8pm

• Join a virtual conversation with Maisy Card, guest author and librarian at Newark Public Library, about her highly-acclaimed debut novel, These Ghosts Are Family.
• To listen or watch call (929) 205-6099 or download the Zoom app to your device and enter code: 879 6876 0808

AARP Presents: Sorting Fact From Fiction Online, 7pm

• As you know, you can’t believe everything you read online. In addition to a wealth of helpful information, there are plenty of sensationalized headlines, misleading stories and even complete falsehoods circulating on the internet, making it hard for even the most discerning reader to sort fact from fiction. You can stay one step ahead of misinformation if you know the three most helpful questions to ask yourself while surfing the web. This free webinar will equip you with valuable tools and resources like the AARP Fact Tracker, which has been designed to help you distinguish fact from fiction online.
• Register at https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowUUID=B4A23980-0248-44C8-831C-BD40C9317650&AffiliateData=EmailResend0720

Thursday, August 13
Maplewood Library’s Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group, 7pm

• August's title is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” an uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes: the only way to survive is to open your heart. register at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

AARP PresentsECLUTTERING: CLEARING YOUR HOUSE AND MIND, 7pm

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!  Can’t attend? Register now and watch anytime.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your house? Scientists have discovered that the messier your environment, the harder it can be to relax and focus. It might be time to take control of your life and get rid of some clutter. Matt Paxton from A&E’s Hoarders and the new PBS series, Legacy List with Matt Paxton, will share advice at this helpful webinar from AARP. You will learn:

• How to emotionally detach from ‘‘stuff’’
• How to manage feeling overwhelmed
• How to avoid anxiety when letting things go
• How to declutter without help from family
• How to donate your things during the pandemic

Register for the webinar by clicking here:

https://onlinexperiences.com/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:APIUTILS!51004&PageID=D150A497-EB37-4C70-A179-46BE2C5C8CA6&AffiliateData=Email0720

Wednesday, August 19

Taking Advantage of Your Smartphone, 4pm

• FaceTime, Venmo, Instacart; if you hadn’t heard of these names before, you’ve surely been exposed to the words in conversation since the COVID 19 pandemic shut down the world and forced us all to isolate. NOW is the time to learn what Apps your smartphone has to offer you in order to stay connected and survive in our “new normal” world. It’s never too late!!
• Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86050893696?pwd=T0c0OEp2eG1LTTdYVkZIVXFmSFg5UT09
• Meeting ID: 860 5089 3696, Passcode: 523824

Thursday, August 20, 4pm

5 Things You Need To Know About Estate Planning Once You Turn 65

• A free educational webinar to learn about legal risks associated with aging, planning to avoid guardianship, protect your assets, pay for long term care and qualify for Medicaid. Understand the difference between having a Will and a Living Trust, and how to determine which one is right for you. Join us to learn how you can protect yourself and your family.
• Login information will be available at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/events

More events:

The Morrow Turnover Sale Goes Online!

Nothing can stop the annual turnover sale! To view what is offered online, go to:

https://morrow-turnover-sale.square.site/

Check out New Vitality

New Vitality at Atlantic Health System is offering its full calendar of classes and presentations,, with all exercise classes virtual until further notice. For information on registering and for their full calendar of events, including exercise, health, nutrition and life enrichment, visit atlantichealth.org/newvitality or call (844) 472-8499.

Libraries begin reopeningThe library building has begun its reopening at 25% capacity, following all local and state guidelines. See Library Updates for hours and details. Materials pickup will continue.

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

Village Sunset Music Series —- Tonight: nuthin'

I went there tonight. Not so much as the lonely guy with the harmonica that was on every western or war movie. Not even a guy banging on a garbage can.

Formerlyjerseyjack said:

Village Sunset Music Series —- Tonight: nuthin'

I went there tonight. Not so much as the lonely guy with the harmonica that was on every western or war movie. Not even a guy banging on a garbage can.

 You went in July.  This is the event calendar for August.  Per Village Green, this concert series begins on August 7th.  https://villagegreennj.com/arts/live-outdoor-music-returns-to-maplewood-with-socially-distanced-concert-series/?source=newsletter

joan_crystal said:

 You went in July.  This is the event calendar for August.  Per Village Green, this concert series begins on August 7th.  https://villagegreennj.com/arts/live-outdoor-music-returns-to-maplewood-with-socially-distanced-concert-series/?source=newsletter

 Otay. However, in the post, it is listed just above a section entitled, "August events."

Here is a link for the upcoming concerts:

http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/?fbclid=IwAR0DQOrUYFx7F8mXRsQYH11S8phJTLzOAIMQDbGLLbjRzb9dDEPb8F6y2nQ

September Calendar From SOMA Two Towns For All Ages

We are happy to report that Governor Murphy has reinstated the Senior Freeze and Homestead tax rebate programs. Please make sure your paperwork is complete and file again for next year. For information and instructions on these and other tax programs, click here: https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/property-tax-relief

Music in South Orange Village

Summer Saturdays continue this weekend with live music throughout the downtown from 10am to 10pm!

• 10am to 12pm Piano Music by Village Diner
• 12pm to 2pm Ukulele Music by Jackie & Sons
• 2pm to 4pm Guitarists at the Music Walk on So Orange Ave
• 3:30 to 5:30pm Jazz Trio at Papillon Outdoor Dining (Firehouse Parking Lot)
• 4:00 to 6pm Classic Rock band across from Bunnys, The Order & Tito's
• 7:00 to 10pm Oldies Covers on the Grid Iron Stage over the Sloan Street lot

So bring a mask, grab a bite at a nearby eatery and enjoy live music in downtown So Orange.

Support the Friends of SOPL with Amazon Smile

Due to COVID, Friends of the South Orange Library will not be holding their annual booksale. So to help raise essential funds for the library, you can link your amazon.com account to amazon smiles and choose the the South Orange Library as a charity to support.

PSE&G to Reimburse Customers for Food and Medicines Spoiled During Tropical Storm Isaias

If you lost power for more than 72 hours and had more than $250 in spoiled food or medicine, you may be able to get reimbursed. See

https://nj.pseg.com/newsroom/newsrelease185

Deadline is September 16, 2020 and claims must be filed on pseg.com/claims

Springfield Ave Gazebo Series, Fridays 6:30 - 8pm

The series kicks off on Friday, August 28th with The Kyle Lacy Band — rockabilly reminiscent of classic soul music incorporating blues, and gospel. On September 4th The Gotham Easy — hot jazz born on the mean streets of NYC follows with New Orleans time-honored tradition. September 11th, De Tierra Caliente — Latin fusion delivers sabor, spice and the alegria of warm-weather countries. September 18th, is a trip down to the equator with Verdict — soulful reggae and high energy soca. The series finishes on September 25th with Cimarrones and the typical Afro-Puerto Rican sounds of bomba y plena.

Recurring Events

Mondays

Maplewood Farmers Market

Corner of Yale St And Springfield Ave, 2-7pm with live music 4-6pm

Wednesdays

Creative Writing Class online with South Orange Library

• Join every Wednesday at 1 pm while the library is closed for this virtual creative writing session on Zoom. Each week we'll introduce a prompt, write for a few minutes, and then share what we've come up with! Email librarian@sopl.org for information on how to log in.

Fridays

Special Conversations with Special People, 1pm

The Thursday Library Lecture Series has been moved to a zoom and phone-in format, Join in every Friday afternoon for a chance to chat with a librarian and your fellow neighbors. For login information, go to www.SOPL.org and click on the calendar

Sept. 4: John Wargacki, Professor of English at Seton Hall University

Sept 11: Roger Foster, Professor of Philosophy at City University of New York

Sept 25: Laura Sims, author of "Looker," and Corey Mead, Author and Professor of Baruch College and City University of New York

Wednesday, September 9

St Barnabas presents Caregiver Overload, 2pm

Link will be available at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/events

Thursday, September 10

CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, online with Maplewood Library, 7pm

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
• Very relevant to today’s world and problems, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an often scathing satire on entrenched attitudes, particularly racism, Despite arguments that the protagonist and the tenor of the book are anti-racist, criticism of the book continues due to its perceived use of racial stereotypes .Twain himself calls it "...a book of mine where a sound heart and a deformed conscience come into collision and conscience suffers defeat."
• Register at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

Saturday, September 12

Open Air Market, Yale Corner (Springfield Ave 7 Yale St) 10am - 2pm

• Retail stores on Springfield Avenue and local makers and vendors offer their wares for sale in a spacious outdoor market.
• Safety measures in place include limiting the number of customers in the market at one time, requiring face masks at all times, and signs reminding people to maintain a 6-foot distance.

Sunday, September 13
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone – Live from Florence, streamed live on Sunday, September 13 at 8:00pm.

• Tickets on sale now at https://papermill.org/shows-tickets/

Tuesday, September 15
E PLURIBUS UNUM - How libraries create just, united and resilient communities, presented by the Maplewood Library Foundation, 8pm

• A conversation between Alberto Ibargüen, Columbia High School graduate and president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Rebecca Blumenstein, longtime Maplewood resident and Deputy Managing Editor of the New York Times.
• Register at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

Wednesday, September 16
Q&A about Medicaid, 4pm

• Finally -Your Medicaid Questions Answered Bring your questions about Medicaid and what it covers for people on Medicare to this live Q&A session by Milvidskiy Law Firm LLC.
• Link will be posted on https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/events

READ AROUND THE WORLD: MOROCCO, online through Main Library, 7pm

• “Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits” by Laila Lalami
• Four Moroccans illegally cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatable boat headed for Spain. What has driven them to risk their lives? And will the rewards prove to be worth the danger? Sensitively written with beauty and boldness, this debut novel offers an authentic look at the Muslim immigrant experience.
• Register at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

Monday, September 21
Book Discussion Group, SOPL, 7:30pm

• "Water Dancer" by Coates
• Sign in info at www.SOPL.org

Wednesday, September 23
DOCUMENTARY FILM CLUB, 7pm

• University of Washington professor Dr. Robin DiAngelo reads from her book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, explains the phenomenon, and discusses how white people can develop their capacity to engage more constructively across race.
• Watch the film HERE and register to join in at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/

Art Classes - Lorena Vera offers Virtual Oil Painting Classes

• Classes will be Thursday’s from 11am -1pm September 17th - November 5th.
• Price $130 plus $30 materials (If you would like to purchase your own materials she can provide a list for you to purchase)

Email or text 732-332-8012 /lorenavera@me.com for information and to register

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org

Corrections to September Even Calendar Above:

1. the SOPL Book Discussion Selection for Sept 24th at 7 pm will be Carson McCullough's first novel, “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter”
2. The correct Amazon Smiles selection to support the Friends of the South Orange Library is “Friends of South Orange Publiclibrary Inc” typed exactly that way

Additional Events

Music, Music Everywhere!

Fridays:

Concerts at Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 6:30 - 8pm. For listings go to http://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/upcomingevents?view=calendar&month=09-2020

Fridays and Saturdays,

Maplewood Village Sunset Series, 6:30 - 8pm in Maplewood Village

Saturdays

South Orange Live music every Saturday 6:30 to 9:30 PM every Sat thru end of Oct on restaurant Row in the Sloan Street Parking Lot

Mondays

Live Music at the Maplewood Farmers Market, Yale St & Springfield Ave, 4:30 - 6pm

This Weekend:

“Signs of Life: An Evening of Safe Social Distant Theater" at Memorial Park

The Distance Theater Youth Collective presents 4 pieces to address what it is like to be young and in quarantine, as well as celebrate the joy, confusion, and exuberance, of being young in the world today. The work has been challenging, beautiful, invigorating, hopeful, and funny.... all led by the kids, guided by the adults.

Performances will be outdoors, in the Maplewood Memorial Park Amphitheater. All seating is in designated social distance circles, with safe and strict social distancing rules in place. Masks must be worn by all audience members over 2 years of age. 90-minute shows are: 9/4 - 2pm, 9/5 - 5pm, 9/6 - 5pm. Rain Date 9/7 - 2pm and 5pm. Tickets are free but required to ensure safe social distancing: Info: distancetheater@gmail.com. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/117558792513

Saturday, September 5th from 10am-12pm.

SOMA Shares will be at Seth Boyden Elementary School, 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood. There will be grocery items, books, school supplies, fresh produce from the Seth Boyden Garden, and carrots and corn from Lancaster Farm. Available for free to families and individuals during this challenging time while supplies last. Look for tables in back of the school, outside of the garden.

St Barnabas Health Series:

St Barnabas presents live, online health talks:

Wednesday, September 9^th at 2 PM – Caregiver Overload with Jessica Bente (Pharmacist)

• Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/611368709
• You can also dial in using your phone (669) 224-3412, Access Code: 611-368-709

Thursday, September 17^th at 2 PM- Stroke Education with Karen Kiefer (Stroke Nurse Practitioner)

• Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/411419965
• You can also dial in using your phone (224) 501-3412, Access Code: 411-419-965

Wednesday, September 30^th at 2PM- Cardiac Education with Ray Cheng (Cardiac Nurse Practitioner)

• Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone, https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/331965421
• You can also dial in using your phone (312) 757-3121, Access Code: 331-965-421

Links to presentations are also posted at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/events

SOMA on the Move

The newest walking map, “Maplewood Spirit Walk,” a 3 mile loop past local houses of worship, is now available at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/soma-on-the-move. For a hard copy to be mailed to you, email SOMA2towns@gmail.com or leave a message at (973) 558-0863. South Orange Spirit Walk coming soon!

The Maplewood Senior’s Advisory Committee would like to hear from Seniors about their relationship with and opinions on the Maplewood Police Department and Auxiliary Police. To gather your input and opinions, we invite you to take this short survey. Please click here or cut and paste in your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B5ZK9RG

We will also are holding a live, online discussion on Thursday, September 10 at 6pm. If you would like to join us, please register in advance by following the link within the survey or by clicking here:

https://twp-maplewood-nj-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Onk7nSXITCSECl6mngyA5Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This will be a moderated, open forum and we want to hear from you.

Filling out this survey before hand will help us prepare for the discussion and ensure the perspective of our older residents are considered in decisions around the police and auxiliary police. Please share the survey. If you or someone you know needs to fill it out by phone, please leave a message at (973) 558-0863 and someone will call you back. If you have comments or questions you would like to share with the Senior’s Advisory Committee, email maplewoodsac@gmail.com.

New Events This week! from SOMA Two Towns For All Ages

TONIGHT - Wednesday, September 23,

The Adult School Presents: WOMEN ARTISTS IN 19TH-CENTURY PARIS: A QUIET REVOLUTION, 7-8:30pm

Instructor: JANET MANDEL

• Between 1850 and the early 20th Century, Paris was the center of the art world. Women artists from the US and other countries arrived to join their French counterparts. They formed a sisterhood in the shadow of their more celebrated male colleagues. By the turn of the century many of these women became a formidable network in the fight for women’s suffrage. Join this presentation that will introduce you to the intrepid lives and remarkable works of these determined women.
• Class is $20. Registration with the Adult School at https://www.ssreg.com/som/classes/results.asp?string=0005

Friday, September 25, 7:30 pm

The Strollers Presents: Four original short plays by two talented local playwrights

• "Doors open" at 7:20 pm, with a Zoom Q&A after the performance
• The Murder of Crows by Nancy Halper
• The Meadow by Ryan Kaminski
• The Deal by Ryan Kaminski
• Dewey or Don't We? by Nancy Halper

• To attend the performance go to http://www.TheStrollers.org for Zoom link and further information. Free but donations are gratefully accepted.

Saturday, Sept 26

Springfield Ave Mural Walk, 11am - noon

• Start at either 1978 Springfield Ave or the Gazebo by the Hilton Branch Library for a map, then take a self-guided tour at your own pace to see the murals and meet some of the artists.
• Checkout the Open Air Retail Market at the corner of Yale and Springfield (10am - 2pm), music at the Gazebo and the great eating options along the way.
• SOMA on the Move Walking maps and reflective gear will be available!

Starting September 29

Coffee Talk Moves to Tuesdays, 4-5pm

Join senior adult Social Worker, Carol Berman, and other SOMA seniors Tuesdays at 4pm to chat, share and survive this pandemic together by connecting each Tuesday.

Bring your favorite hot beverage and tell your friends - Will begin September 29 at 4pm!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82199843331?pwd=MnYzYmJ0dnFtbTh2alhXR054NmN4dz09

Meeting ID: 821 9984 3331
Passcode: 535193
By phone: (646) 558-8656 US

Walk the Walk & Talk the Talk: Heart in Your Hands- Getting Proactive on Cardiac Care

• Join South Mountain Rehab for a healthy outdoor walk & talk led by cardiologist, Dr. Alan Lapa at noon.
• Rsvp by Sept. 25 at (908) 688-3400 for details and location

Wednesday, September 30

Join AARP for One Day University Virtual Lecture Series and live Q&A with Yale University's Craig Wright. The Genius (and Rivalry) of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, 5:30 pm

· Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were arch-enemies with competing visions as to how to electrically empower America. Their hostility played out in the infamous War of the Currents. Radio, television, robots, electric cars, self-driving cars, solar heating, the internet, and the cellphone were on the mind of one or the other of these geniuses. Which one ultimately proved to have the more accurate and enduring vision for the world? Who is in the news today and why? Come find out the answers in this class on genius with Professor Craig Wright.

· This event is FREE but you must REGISTER to participate:

https://www.cvent.com/events/one-day-university-lecture-series-presented-by-aarp-the-genius-and-rivalry-of-thomas-edison-and-niko/registration-0ED6D01CE5B341679E41701991D4F9BA.aspx

Thursday, October 1
AARP presents: Fraud Webinar: The Crime of the 21st Century, noon

• Paul Greenwood, a nationally-recognized fraud fighting authority, will join AARP NJ for a webinar on the growing crime of elder financial exploitation.
• Drawing upon his 22 years of prosecuting these crimes to provide tips on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim, he will give examples of cases that he personally prosecuted and offer practical advice on how to stay safe from in-person and online predators looking to steal your hard-earned money.
• Space is limited so please register today at https://aarp.cvent.com/events/elder-financial-exploitation-webinar-is-this-the-crime-of-the-21st-century-/event-summary-e9325aa6e77047758f3dfe5ec3475d7c.aspx

Saturday, October 3

Repair Café - Outdoors

· We are pleased to offer a limited, outdoor Repair Café.

· Participants must pre-register by calling (973) 558-0863 or emailing SOMA2towns@gmail.com. Please tell us what you have to repair and a timeslot and the location will be given to you.

· No repairs without registering! Social distancing, masks and hand sanitizing will be in place.

Outdoor Music this Weekend

Friday:

Maplewood Village 6:30pm

Springfield Ave Gazebo - 7pm

Saturday:

Andy Lackow Blues Man, at Dancing Blender (121 S. Orange Ave), noon

Stuff Bros - Restaurant Row/Sloan St Parking Lot, 6:30pm

Maplewood Village 6:30pm

Monday: Blue Sphere Jazz Quartet at the Maplewood Farmers Market, 4:30 - 6pm

Maplewood Library Presents Ideas Festival 2020!

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

SOMA Two Towns For All Ages calendar of events by, for and of interest to older residents :

Tuesdays in October

Coffee Talk , 4-5pm

• Join Senior Adult Social Worker Carol Berman and other SOMA seniors to chat, share and survive this pandemic over a nice hot cup of java.
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82199843331?pwd=MnYzYmJ0dnFtbTh2alhXR054NmN4dz09
• Meeting ID: 821 9984 3331; Passcode: 535193
• By phone: (646) 558-8656 US

Great American Fiction:

A “Zoom” Seminar Style Class for Lovers of Literature

Instructor: Dr. Ann Schwarz

Three Alternate Thursdays 11am-12:00pm

Oct. 22, Nov. 5, 19

Great fiction can transport us to different worlds, immerse us in other people’s lives, reveal deep human truths, and sometimes enable us to see ourselves anew. Explore compelling shorter American fiction, focusing on themes of identity, while meeting new people in a safe, relaxed, congenial online setting. The class will investigate a selection of 20th-century American stories including Nella Larsen’s novella “Passing,” Philip Roth’s “Eli, The Fanatic” and Arthur Miller’s “Monte Sant’ Angelo.” Classes are a forum for lively discussion and will focus on key aspects of the course’s stories and stress critical analysis of course texts, as well as your insights and questions about them. Participants must commit to all 3 classes and are responsible for obtaining the materials (through the library, online, Amazon, their Kindle, etc.) The class is free but limited to 15 participants on a first come-first served basis. Please email SOMA2towns@gmail.com to sign up and you will be connected with the syllabus and instructor.

Congratulations to our local Artists who won awards at the Essex County Juried Art Contest!

Maplewood residents

• Mary Franklin received first place in the non-professional acrylic category for “Hope.”
• Nikki Pusin received first place in the professional sculpture category for “Quurtle.”
• Jill Vondervor received first place in the professional watercolor category for “Atlantic City.”
• Arlene Silva received second place in the non-professional mixed media category for “The Wedding.”
• Peter Astor received second place in the non-professional acrylic category for “Undertow.”

South Orange residents

• Annette Kushen received first place in the professional digital category for “Untitled.”
• Gail Gardella received second place in the professional oil category for “The Flower Station.”

October’s Events

Thursday, October 1

AARP presents: Fraud Webinar - The Crime of the 21st Century, noon

• Paul Greenwood, a nationally-recognized fraud fighting authority, will join AARP NJ for a webinar on the growing crime of elder financial exploitation.
• Space is limited so please register today at https://aarp.cvent.com/events/elder-financial-exploitation-webinar-is-this-the-crime-of-the-21st-century-/event-summary-e9325aa6e77047758f3dfe5ec3475d7c.aspx

Personal Values: Advance Care Planning and Dementia - noon

Featuring NJ Health Care Quality Institute task force members:

• Lori Kayne, Geriatric Social Worker, Norris McLaughlin Attorneys at Law
• Shana Siegel, Esq., Norris McLaughlin Attorneys at Law
• Michele Smith, Hospice Liaison, Compassionate Care Hospice
• Kim Poached, Memory Care Advisor, Arden Courts Whippany
• You can register here: http://bit.ly/ACPforDementia

Your Decision Matters, 2pm, sponsored by Sage Eldercare

Join Sage for a zoom webinar with panelists Nina Tiger, Project Coordinator Your Opinion Matter and Lauren Marinara, Esq. Elder Care Attorney form Fink, Rodner, Ershow-Levenberg to talk about topics such as:

• Health Care Proxy - how to choose the right person
• Communicating your wishes to family members and the medical team
• Answer your legal questions about advanced directives
• To register and receive your zoom login email yourdecisionsmatter@sageeldercare.org or call 646-331-6979.

JCC presents the Ritzier Lecture: Living in the Present Moment, a Divine Divide by Emily Hutt, 12:30pm

• Please register for this FREE event--FREE at:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItdu-hpj4iH9z6ype4lfbnrOaPlYufezuQ?_x_zm_rtaid=F6OGImBZQ7mUdFPKuVyErQ.1601345236665.fa245ec1b8e25c09759fb0a51b3b24d1&_x_zm_rhtaid=139

Friday, October 2

Special Conversations with Special People online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• Speaker: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program at Drew University
• Topic: Working Together to Achieve Sustainability in New Jersey
• Go to www.SOPL.org to join or call (973) 762-0230

Night at the Opera - The Barber of Seville, 7pm

• Reserve your spot through Maplewood Rec desk or by calling (973) 763-4202

Saturday, October 3

Repair Café. 2-4 pm by appointment only

• Call (973) 558-0863 or email SOMA2towns@gmail.com with a brief description of what needs to be fixed, and we will give you a time and place to meet your volunteer repair person.

Sunday, October 4

Community Coalition on Race Youth Collective celebrates the Black Lives Matter Street Painting, virtual, 5pm

• Local youth will share their voices and talents though dance, spoken word, singing and more!
• To register, please go to:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-6qrjstE9ArFCBfn8gpI8b3cpdniiQo

Monday, October 5

Maplewood Garden Club’s Zoom Speaker's Program: “The Gardens at The Met Cloisters, a Living Connection to the Past” 7:30pm

• The gardens at The Met Cloisters have been an integral part of the museum since its founding in 1938. Join Maplewood Garden Club when the museum’s Managing Horticulturist Marc Montefusco presents “The Gardens at The Met Cloisters, a Living Connection to the Past.” His presentation will follow a brief business meeting and conclude with a live Q&A session.
• For more details and to join MGC’s Zoom meeting, visit www.maplewoodgardenclub.org.

Ideas Festival, 7pm

• It Takes A Village (Green): Local News in the Age of the Internet
• Mary Barr Mann and Carolyn Parisi will be receiving the Carol Buchanan Award for Outstanding Contribution to Civic and Intellectual Life
• Register at www.Maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival

Tuesday, October 6

Living with Grief, 7pm

• A 4-week lecture series to explore the normal, natural and unavoidable reactions to loss. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the effect grief has on our lives, our loved ones and our relationships. Presented by Cecelia Clayton, MPH.
• Atlantic Health’s New Vitality program offers many classes and lectures about important health topics. For more information, visit atlantichealth.org/newvitality or call 1-844-472-8499.

Wednesday, October 7

Outside fintess class - Senior Toning, MSC, 10:30am

• MUST CALL (973) 763-0750 FOR RESERVATION & SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCALS

Creative Writing, online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• Go to www.SOPL.org to join or call (973) 762-0230

Q&A with the League of Women's Voters, 1pm

• Join members of the South Orange-Maplewood chapter of the League who will explain the mail-in process and answer your questions about this year’s general election.
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83159687620?pwd=QUx6SGV4VXhPeTJXNE8zb1RtY1dyUT09
• Meeting ID: 831 5968 7620, Passcode: 138134

Thursday, October 8

"Why Walk" with Risa Olinsky. zoom, 4pm

• Many of you know Risa as a long-time Maplewood resident, health and fitness coach and president of FreeWalkers. Risa will talk about why walking is good for the body and spirit and point out some interesting nearby walks for you to check out.
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82238313972?pwd=dEZzWjhsN2x2MDUxTURJTEhhY2xNQT09
• Meeting ID: 822 3831 3972, Passcode: 243398

Friday, October 9

Special Conversations with Special People, online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• This week: Jason Jordan, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Drew University
• Topic: What Do Americans Know About Politics?
• Go to www.SOPL.org to join or call (973) 762-0230

Wednesday, October 14

Outside fitness class - Senior Toning, MSC, 10:30am

• MUST CALL (973) 763-0750 FOR RESERVATION & SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCALS

An Evening with Jonathan Safran Foer in Conversation (on Zoom) about a Different Kind of Heroism: Combating Climate Change by What We Eat, with Q & A, 8 pm

• Jonathan Safran Foer is the author of three award-winning and internationally best-selling novels: Everything Is Illuminated; Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and Here I Am. His non-fiction books, Eating Animals (Little Brown), and We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast (Farrar, Straus, Giroux) have been described as "compelling", life-changing," and "likely to alter your relationship to food forever"
• Free of Charge / Registration Required — CLICK HERE TO REGISTER https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf--vrD8tHNB0JpjwNLgyMM__DoVcMIp6

Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. You will have an opportunity to submit your questions in advance

• Sponsored by: the JCC, the CAI Environmental Committee, with support from the Jerry Sepinwall Jewish Environmental Fund, Co-sponsors: the CAI Interfaith Committee, Caldwell, NJ Environmental Commission, JCC MetroWest, and Caldwell Hadassah.

Thursday, October 15

Ideas Festival, 7pm

• Punching the Air with Ibi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam
• Ibi Zoboi and Dr. Yusef Salaam will discuss their powerful new book, Punching the Air, which they co-authored. Moderated by Dr. Khadijah Costley White.
• Register at www.Maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival

Friday, October 16

Special Conversations with Special People, online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• This week: Jeremy Abbate, Head of Scientific American Magazine
• Go to www.SOPL.org to join or call (973) 762-0230

Saturday, October 17

Celebrating Integration: Serving our Community Virtually, 7pm

• The Community Coalition On Race will be celebrating virtually this year while honoring founding member Meredith Sue Willis
• Details and tickets are available on their website

Wednesday, October 21

Outside fitness class - Senior Toning MSC, 10:30am

• MUST CALL (973) 763-0750 FOR RESERVATION & SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCALS

Ideas Festival, 7pm

• Andrea Bernstein with Nancy Solomon
• Andrea Bernstein the author of American Oligarchs: The Kushners, the Trumps, and the Marriage of Money and Power. Nancy Solomon is the managing editor of New Jersey Public Radio, which won a 2014 Peabody Award for Chris Christie, White House Ambitions and the Abuse of Power
• Register at www.Maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival

Thursday, October 22

Medicare SHIP presentation, 1pm

• SHIP counselors will hold a live, online information session. Join on zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81684486440?pwd=Yk1ZN2xncGljTnhKbEsyK0FFUmdWZz09
• Meeting ID: 816 8448 6440, Passcode: 995223
• By Phone: (646) 558 8656 US (New York)

Friday, October 23

Special Conversations with Special People, online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• This week: Darcy Hall, Lecturer
• Topic: Statues of Women in New York City

Night at the Opera: Porgy & Bess, 7pm

• Reserve your spot thorugh Maplewood Rec desk or by calling (973) 763-4202

Monday, October 26

Book Discussion Group, SOPL, 7:30pm

• Book Selections for 2021

Ideas Festival, 7pm

• The Toni Morrison Book Club
• In their group memoir, The Toni Morrison Book Club, these four authors use Toni Morrison’s novels as a springboard for intimate and revealing conversations about the problems of everyday racism. They discuss what it means to read challenging literature collaboratively and to learn in public as an act of individual reckoning and social resistance.
• Register at www.Maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival

Tuesday, October 27

Eric K. Ward, Executive Director of the Western States Center in Portland, OR about "Portland, Policing and White Supremacy: What Can We Do?". , 7:30pm

• This free program is sponsored by the Summit Foundation, the Summit Interfaith Council's Anti-Racism Committee, Congregation Beth Hatikvah and SOMA Action.
• Registration is required for the program and the Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event to all who register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-policing-white-supremacy-what-can-we-do-with-eric-k-ward-tickets-120087909169

Wednesday, October 28

How to Maximize Your Smartphone, 4pm

• Join Tara Grey of Computara as she teaches you how to maximize the use of your smartphone. Topics include how to download and use popular apps, shopping online using your phone and taking advantage of entertainment, news and banking apps.
• Join Zoom Meeting
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87690313028?pwd=Q3gwc0tzZ0NwcXpFWEV0Zy95N0VIZz09
• Meeting ID: 876 9031 3028, Passcode: 392283

Friday, October 30

Special Conversations with Special People, online/phone with SOPL, 1pm

• This week: Shawn Grain Carter, Professor of Fashion Business Management at Fashion Institute of Technology
• Topic: Democracy Sweepstakes

From the SOM Adult School - Check out the wide range of classes and events now being offered virtually. Some events are in person with limited enrollment. For details, registration and to join their mailing list, go to https://www.somadultschool.org/

From Cathy Rowe:

Senior Freeze Deadline

Don’t forget to submit your paperwork for the Senior Freeze by November 2!

Beth Israel Presents The Senior Wellness Connection

This weekly health and wellness class meets every Monday 10 am. Participants can connect by landline, smart phone, ipad, tablet or computer. Seniors can join anytime and will receive a $15 Shoprite card when they enroll. After completing 3 classes, they receive an additional $35 gift card to Shoprite.

To enroll in the program contact Denise Clark 973 926-6771.

Meet the Board of Ed Candidates

Just because you don’t have kids in the local public schools does not mean the schools don’t affect you. Many of you have grandchildren who are in or will be in the schools, and the largest share of your tax dollars go to the schools. To learn more about the BoE candidates and their plan and ideas, join in the debates and discussions this week

TONIGHT Monday, October 12, 7:30pm
The League of Women Voters and the Presidents’ Council are hosting a virtual South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education candidates forum with the 5 candidates who are not running unopposed: Susan Bergin, Deborah Engel, Melanie Finnern, Elissa Malespina and Courtney Winkfield.

To Watch the Debate go to: www.somsd.k12.nj.us/boedebate

To Connect by Phone: (408) 418-9388
Meeting Number: 173 825 8489
Meeting Password: 56695334

Tuesday, October 13th, 8 pm
PARES and SOMA Action have teamed up again for the 4th annual Candi-Date event! Candi-Date is an opportunity for voters to meet all of the BOE candidates in small groups. Each candidate will move through Zoom breakout rooms for informal conversations. Think speed dating!
Click here to sign up via the Google doc to receive the Zoom link to join.

Wednesday, October 14, 4pm

Please join some of the Board of Education candidates for an update on the school district, to learn about the issues and opportunities our schools are facing, and to ask your questions. RSVP by emailing berginwinkfieldboe2020@gmail.com or text or call volunteer Rachel Fisher at 347-581-3608. You will be sent the Zoom link after your RSVP.

Thursday October 15, 7:30pm

Hilton Neighborhood Association’s Annual BOE Debate

Go to www.zoom.com, Meeting ID: 816 0469 5058

Password 027276

JCC LITTMAN MEMORY CENTER

The JCC Metrowest Littman Memory Center for those with mild to moderate dementia offers an ALL NEW JCC Virtual Program for Senior Adults. Activities include: educational lectures, word games, music, interesting discussions, thought provoking debates, exercise and more. Zoom sessions are 3 days/week from 10:30-11:45. Nominal fee. For more information email bonnieschechterjcc@gmail.com or call 973-530-3491.

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org

Agree with commongooder, once 2 becomes one through divorce or widowhood it is impossible to foot the property tax bill. My son is a senior in HS and I am trying to hang on for him but the taxes are so hard to pay. I love maplewood I love my home but just can’t do it.

commongooder said:

With all due respect, how age friendly can Maplewood and South Orange be when we our population of seniors is decreasing over time, on top of which, their exit hurts both towns economically and qualitatively. None of our town leaders got behind a plan to give each public school student in the state the same amount of aid, a plan which would, if implemented, have decreased taxes for the average South Orange homeowner nearly $4,000, with all that money going to the school district. A win-win for taxpayers and our kids. And the surest way to keep more seniors from selling their homes and leaving, which usually results in a family with kids moving in, leading to even larger enrollments and more costs for the schools and for taxpayers. When will South Orange and Maplewood put some effort into helping seniors help South Orange and Maplewood. Do we no longer focus on the common good, but rather, satisfying the needs of one segment of the population?

Being able to afford to remain in Maplewood or South Orange after retirement and/or death of one's spouse is the single most difficult aspect of making our community truly age friendly.  The options that the age friendly initiative has been able to come up with to date have only begun to tackle this problem.  Some of these are only available to seniors. For municipality-based assistance  programs, the town's applicable ordinance will set age, income, and any other qualifying criteria.  For State and Not For Profit programs check with the organization providing the service.

There are real property tax assistance programs available from the State of  NJ.  The most generous is the senior freeze which is available to seniors and the disabled who meet the eligibility criteria.  The Homestead Rebate is income based.  The veterans and widows of veterans program is based on dates of service in the armed forces.  Check with your town's finance officer for more information.  

Maplewood has a forgivable home maintenance loan program; while CCR offers help with external home repairs. Check with whichever might apply for further information. Essex County also offers home maintenance assistance.

Both towns will allow homeowners to rent a room in their house.  Number of persons the homeowner can rent to vary with the town and other conditions may apply.  If you have a spare room and are willing to do this, check with your town for their requirements.

More long term, Maplewood is in the process of passing an ordinance that would permit the construction/renting of an ADU on most properties in town.  I don't know where SO is on drafting a similar ordinance.

Please share any additional ideas you might have to this thread so we can start a dialog.  We need more solutions in this area.

We are pleased to let our residents know that the Property Tax Reimbursement program commonly known as “Senior Freeze” has been reinstated in the State’s budget and encourage eligible residents to apply.

The income limits for the program have been increased. You may be eligible if:

• You were age 65 or older as of December 31, 2018 or receiving disability benefits
• You have lived in NJ as a homeowner or renter, continuously, since December 31, 2008 or earlier
• You have owned and lived in your house since December 31, 2015 or earlier
• Your 2018 property taxes were paid in full before June 1, 2019 and 2019 property taxes were paid in full before June 1, 2020
• Your income did not exceed $89,013 in 2018 and $91,505 in 2019l.

Previous applicants should have received an application (the blue book) by mail. If you do not have one, applications can be picked up at your towns’ tax office, printed from the NJ Division of Taxation website at https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml or by calling 1-800-882-6597.

Assemblywoman Mila Jasey has arranged for the annual information session on this important program to be held virtually on Wednesday, October 21 at 4pm. NJ Division of Taxation staff will explain eligibility, the application process and answer your questions via Zoom or by phone:

Wednesday, October 21 at 4pm.

NJ Division of Taxation staff will explain eligibility, the application process and answer your questions via Zoom or by phone:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82304400660?pwd=ZWpud1pUS2pKbXZTTmIvQTNDbGcrUT09

Meeting ID: 823 0440 0660

Passcode: 764035

By phone: (646) 558 8656

If you cannot attend the live presentation on the 21st, a recording of last year’s presentation can be found at https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/property-tax-relief

Thursday, October 22

Medicare SHIP presentation, 1pm

SHIP counselors will hold a live, online information session.

Join on zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81684486440?pwd=Yk1ZN2xncGljTnhKbEsyK0FFUmdWZz09

Meeting ID: 816 8448 6440, Passcode: 995223

By Phone: (646) 558 8656 US (New York)

Cathy Rowe

Coordinator

973-558-0863

www.SOMATwotownsforallages.org

From Cathy Rowe.  November 2020 Events Calendar:

I am pleased to present you with Calendar of Events for November. Please check our website, www.SOMATwoTownsforAllAges.org for updates and more information

We are pleased to welcome Carmen Morales to the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages staff! Carmen joins Cathy owe as a Coordinator for our age-friendly efforts.

Senior Freeze – Not only is it reinstated, the deadline for registering has been extended to December 30. For information on the program and how to apply, go to: https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/property-tax-relief

Recurring Events

Tuesdays, 4pm - Coffee Talk. Check our website for sign in information...

Wednesdays, 1pm– Creative Writing, SOPL

Fridays, 1pm – Special Conversations with Special People, SOPL

Sunday, November 1

Day of the Dead Celebration, 1-4pm, timed slots, Woodland Side Patio

• There is a major difference in the way the dead are regarded in Halloween vs Day of the Dead. Halloween focuses upon the grisly or frightening aspects of death and the dead while the Day of the Dead is very much a celebration of their lives, a happy occasion to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on.
• With COVID19 Guidelines in mind, we will ask all guests to register, wear a mask and practice social distance while at this event. The event is free with registration. We have three ONE hour slots families can register for at 1:00-2:00pm, 2:30-3:30pm and 4:00 - 5:00pm
• Free Registration: https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program

Monday, November 2

Maplewood Garden Club, 7:30pm

• Award-winning author and garden historian Marta McDowell explains how plants and places inspired the iconic poet. Her talk explores Dickinson’s gardens through excerpts from her letters and poems, and historic and modern images of her gardens and conservatory. Marta’s presentation promises to be deeply satisfying and inspirational for gardeners and garden lovers alike. It will follow a brief business meeting and conclude with a live Q&A session. For more details and to join MGC’s Zoom meeting, visit http://maplewoodgardenclub.org.

Thursday, November 5

Having the Conversation: Planning Ahead for the Unexpected, noon,

• Join the NJ Health Care Quality Institute in this webinar and learn ways to effectively communicate your wishes to your loved ones and health care providers. This event will be held via Zoom featuring expert speakers: Gretchen Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Tacy Silverberg-Urian, Founder, Advance Choices. They will discuss why patients often receive unwanted aggressive treatment when faced with a life-limiting illness and how it can be prevented, as well as tips and strategies to communicate your wishes and tips for providers to engage their patients in these conversations.
• Registar at https://www.njhcqi.org/events/having-the-conversation-planning-ahead-for-the-unexpected/

Friday, November 6

Special Conversations with Special People, 1pm, SOPL online and by phone

• Speaker: Andy Lehner, Investigative reporter for NBC News
• Topic: Current Investigaiton
• To join go to https://www.sopl.org/events/

Night at the Opera - Cavalleria Rusticana, 7pm, The Barber of Seville

• The Woodland West Side Pation
• Set in rural Italy, these two classic one-act works tell stories of the most operatic of emotions. In Cavalleria Rusticana (“Rustic Chivalry”), a woman abandoned by her lover seeks revenge – and gets it. In Pagliacci (“The Clowns”), a traveling theatre troupe is torn apart by infidelity, jealousy, and ultimately murder.
• Free with advanced registration through Rec Desk https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program (Under General) or 973-763-4202

Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8

Annual Artists Studo Tour, 11am - 5pm,

• Even COVID can’t stop the annual tour!
• For details and to buy tickets, go to: https://studiotoursoma.com/

Monday, November 9

Monumental Newark: Gutzon Borglum's Seated Lincoln and The Wars of America, 6pm, online

• Join this program sponsoreed by the Newark History Society and NJPAC.
• Register in advance for this Zoom Webinar at https://NJPAC.TFAFORMS.net/114

Ideas Festival, 7pm, Marta Telado, President and CEO of Consumer Reports in conversation with David Brancaccio, via Zoom

• Register at www.Maplewoodlibrary.org/ideas-festival

Tuesday, November 10

Medicare News & Changes with Nancy Schwartz, 4pm

• Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqce2rrDItGd1t3o3uujYPc6BNaxq_LUjz

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Ceremony, 11am, Maplewood Town Hall

• This year's event will be held outside "in vehicle" or by walking up. If driving, please enter rear parking lot where you will be directed.

Celebrating Our Red, White & Blue: Veterans Day Through the Years, 2:30pm, on line

• Join Sing for Hope Artist Partners on a tour of pre and post-war favorites.Veterans, submit your name and we'll be thrilled to send a shout out your way. Sing for Hope always honors our Veterans so if you'd like to share a moment of your service life we'd love to hear from you during the concert! After the concert our Artists answer any questions our audience members may have.
• Free with registration
• https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program (Senior) and a link will be emailed to you closer to the performance date

Thursday, November 12

Classic and Contemporary Book club, 7pm Maplewood Library online

1. The readings for November are "Spring Storm" by Mori Yoko and "Phantom Palace" by Isabel Allende. Both stories are about a strong dedicated woman who has to make a difficult decision, either to stay with a present mate and accept a second-class place in the relationship or to exit the relationship and accept what life offers her. For registration and electronic copies of the stories go to https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/events-library-events-calendar/2020/11/12/classic-and-contemporary-book-discussion-group

Friday, November 13

Special Conversations with Special People, 1pm,

• Speaker: Annette van der Feltz, International Relocation Consultant
• Topic: Working in Global Teams

Saturday, November 14

SOPAC Gala, 6-7pm, online

• Join SOPAC for this virtual celebration and fundraiser
• Tickets range from $100-$1,000 and include ticket links to the virtual show, wine, SOPAC-branded face masks and more! Visit https://www.sopacnow.org/celebrate for more information and to purchase tickets.
• Acclaimed singer-songwriter Dar Williams, international star David Broza and Broadway leading lady Christiane Noll will make appearances to remind us of how exciting it is to have performances like these on the stage.

Monday, November 16

RWJBarnabas Presents: Eating Healthy for Cancer Prevention, 1pm, online

• Links will be posted on the calendar at www.SOMATwoTownsForAllAges.org

Tuesday, November 17

RWJBarnabas Presents: Nutrition for Colorectal Health & Cancer Prevention, 1pm, online

• Links will be posted on the calendar at www.SOMATwoTownsForAllAges.org

Wednesday, November 18

RWJBarnabas Presents: Genetics & Cancer, 1pm, online

• Links will be posted on the calendar at www.SOMATwoTownsForAllAges.org

Read Around the World: Sri Lanka, 7pm, Maplewood Library online

• Our November title is “Suncatcher: a Novel” by Romesh Gunsekera
• Taut and luminous, graceful and wild, Suncatcher is a poignant coming-of-age novel about difficult friendships and sudden awakenings. Mesmerizingly it charts the loss of innocence and our recurring search for love - or consolation - bringing these extraordinary lives into our own.
• Register at https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/events-library-events-calendar/2020/11/18/read-around-the-world-sri-lanka

Thursday, November 19

RWJBarnabas Presents: Vision care, mentla health and phsyical wel being durign COVID-19, 1pm, online

• Links will be posted on the calendar at www.SOMATwoTownsForAllAges.org

Virtual Book Club, SOPL online, 7pm

• This month we’re discussing Delia Owens’ runaway hit novel Where the Crawdads Sing.
• Join by clicking the link on SOPL.org under events
• Any questions? Contact book group moderator Nancy Janow at njanow@sopl.org.

Friday, November 20

Special Conversations with Special People, 1pm,

• Speaker: Doug Simon, Author, Lecturer, and Prof. Emeritus of Political Science at Drew University
• Topic: Leading Discussion on the Election

Thanksgiving Tunes with Paddy on the Piano, 3PM,

• Celebrate Thanksgiving with Sing for Hope Artist Partner, Patrick, who will entertain with some energetic tunes for giving Thanks! Stick around after the concert for a talk back with Patrick.
• Free with registration
• https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program (Senior) and a link will be emailed to you closer to the performance date

November 19, 20, 21

Django a Gogo, 7pm, The Woodland Great Hall

1. Tickets $35

• http://www.djangoagogo.com/

Thursday, November 26

The Gospel at Colunus, 7pm online

• Progessive Theater presents a filmed musical adaption in which the exiled king Oedipus seeks a place to be buried
• $10 purchase tickets at www.ShowTix4U.com and search "Progressive"

Exercise anytime with these AARP videos

• https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2019/get-moving.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-MBA-MEM-20201020_MBU_CTRL_901501_1383202-102020-F3-AARPHEALTHYLIVING-Text-SM-HealthWellness_General-4942871&encparam=UG4M4B2VJ2%2bjw6bhgAoYpa0It4wGX039t8OPoQpJ%2fnw%3d

From Candice Davenport: Maplewood Township’s Drive Thru Flu Clinic will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 1-3 pm in the back parking lot of Town Hall, 574 Valley St.

From the SOMA Two Towns For All Ages Website:

Seton Hall Students offer Free Tech Instructions and events!

SHU students are hosting a series of events to teach seniors how to use technology like smartphones, zoom, email, cell phone photography, and sometimes just to have some fun. Join online or by phone to learn new technology or how to improve your understanding and use of your devices. See the calendar below for dates and topics. All classes will be at 3pm or 4pm

Microsoft Teams meeting - Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only) by dialing (908) 512-7307. Phone Conference ID: 532 635 330#

This Week......SOMA Two Towns For All Ages:

Seton Hall University offers free classes and events on technology
Now through December 4th. Classes are at 3pm or 4 pm Monday-Friday. Join online through www.SOMATwoTownsforAllAges.org or by phone (908) 512-7307 and enter ID 532 635 3300.
Monday - Pen Pal Programs at 4pm
Tuesday - Emails - 3pm
Wednesday - How to Use Apps 3pm and How to set up Zoom calls at 4pm
Thursday - Phones & photography - 4pm and What's the Best Device for You at 4pm
Friday - Conversations with SHU students at 3pm

St Barnabas Health Series

St Barnabas Presents health presentations at 1pm each day this week
Monday - Eating Healthy for Cancer Prevention
Tuesday - Nutrition for Colorectal Health & Cancer Prevention
Wednesday - Genetics & Cancer
Thursday - Vision care, mental health and physical well being during COVID-19

Links to the presentation can be found on the Events Calendar at www.SOMATwoTownsforAllAges.org


Like a Walk in the Park - Tuesday, November 17th
Join South Mountain Rehab for stretching, exercise and giveaways in Grove Park, South Orange at 1pm. Social distancing protocols apply and you must bring a mask