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December 2018
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2 Friends of South Orange Library Holiday Sale
South Orange Library Start your holiday shopping and support the library at this annual craft and gift sale | 3 Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
| 4 Caregivers Support Group
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
"Impulsive & Compulsive Behaviors,"
• 5:30 dinner, 6 - 8 presentation • free and open to all, rsvp to (973) 736-3100 x 205 Seton Hall Annual Winter Concert at SOPAC
• Free but reservations are recommended. • Box Office: (973) 313-2787 | 5 Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Mall
South Orange Senior Bus goes to Essex Green
• Regular service will be provided in the afternoon. • Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center
• $20, register at (973) 763-0750 Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center
• $20 • (973) 763-0750 Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library
YOU CAN DO IT! A Two – Part Goal Setting, Strategic Plannin
A Two – Part Goal Setting, Strategic Planning Workshop with Jacqueline Herships - FREE Wed. Nov. 28th and Wed. Dec. 5, from 2 – 4pm; 123 Roland Ave., SO Bring pen, paper and a Goal or a Problem to work on. Free. To reserve a place: Call 973-763-7555 or email jackieherships@gmail --- Space is Limited Stay afterwards for Pizza and discussion Read Around the World (Malaysia)
"Evening is the Whole Day" by Preeta Samarasan | 6 Coding for Moms (and other grownups),
• Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting. Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
• Topic: Ancient Sea Travellers Menorah Lighting
Elder Law
Strategies and tools to protect your savings and estate and preserve your legacy. Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
| 7 Maplewood Bus Goes to Shoprite
Conversation about Antiques
| 8 Yarn and Fiber Arts Group
A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider & other creative things with yarn & fabric. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Music & more at this annual Holiday gathering |
9 Celebrate the Season at Durand Hedden House
La Cinematheque Film Club
• La Promessee (1996), Belgium; Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne • $15 at the door Maplewood Mens Glee Club Holiday Concert
| 10 Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Try Something New
Maplewood Garden Club - Maplewood Library
• Lorraine Kiefer has been gardening and designing floral arrangements for more than 30 years. Join Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, when Lorraine will share her knowledge | 11 Caregivers Support Group
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
| 12 Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot
SOMA GrandNannies
If you are a grandparent who would like to join their facebook page, go to facebook.com/groups/1403960663030605. This is a page where folks can ask questions, make suggestions, share best practices, books, activities, vent as long as the topic relates to SOMa grandparents and their grandchildren. South Orange Senior Bus goes to Jersey Gardens
• Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library
Maplewood Community Music Annual Winter Concert
• Woodwinds, brass and percussion present the sounds of the season • Snow date December 19 | 13 Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall
Adult Health Screenings
Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling, Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
• Topic: A Season of Light Classic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group
• "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer Egan Screening of "I Shall Not Be Silent"
with a special introduction by Prinz's daughter, Deborah. South Orange Middle School Fee $15 somadultschool.org (973) 378-7620 Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
| 14 Maplewood Bus Goes to Shoprite
Holiday Party - Maplewood Senior Center
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16 Free Chanukah Concert, JCC Metrowest
• For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org | 17 Computer Classes, South Orange Library
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Savvy Caregiving for Boomers - Maplewood Main Library
| 18 Caregivers Support Group
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
| 19 Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Mall
South Orange Senior Bus goes to Target and Whole Foods shopp
Call (973) 378-7754 x1 Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library
| 20 South Orange Senior Circle Annual Holiday Party
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
| 21 | 22 Holiday Music Festival - United Methodist Church
• Noon – The Bufford School of Music Holiday Concert, $5.00 • 3:00 pm – The Music of Billie Holiday, $15.00 • 7:00pm - The Music of Stevie Wonder, $20.00 |
23 | 24 Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
| 25 | 26 Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library
| 27 Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504 $4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8. Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
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30 | 31 Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
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Sunday Dec 2, 2018
Friends of South Orange Library Holiday Sale
Sunday Dec 2, 2018 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friends of South Orange Library Holiday Sale
South Orange Library
Start your holiday shopping and support the library at this annual craft and gift sale
Monday Dec 3, 2018
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Monday Dec 3, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
New members are welcome to join Tonia Moore in ongoing classes which help persons with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and anyone interested in promoting and maintaining healthy bones over the years ahead.
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Morrow Memorial Methodist Church - This support groups meets weekly to have a cup of coffee, take a break, catch your breath and provide support and guidance. For more information contact caregivers@morrowchurch.org or (973) 763-7676
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton Branch.
"Impulsive & Compulsive Behaviors,"
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Arden Court Memory Care, 510 Prospect Ave, W. Orange
• 5:30 dinner, 6 - 8 presentation
• free and open to all, rsvp to (973) 736-3100 x 205Seton Hall Annual Winter Concert at SOPAC
Tuesday Dec 4, 2018 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A staple of the holiday season, The Seton University Chorus, Chamber Choir, Orchestra and the Seton Hall University Concert Band
• Free but reservations are recommended.
• Box Office: (973) 313-2787
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018
Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Mall
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Call (973) 763-5287
South Orange Senior Bus goes to Essex Green
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Departs the Baird at 10 am
• Regular service will be provided in the afternoon.
• Call (973) 378-7754 x1Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
If you like to get your hands a little dirty - this class is for you!
• $20, register at (973) 763-0750Pottery Class, Maplewood Senior Center
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
If you'd like to get your hands a little dirty - this class is for you!
• $20
• (973) 763-0750Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
YOU CAN DO IT! A Two – Part Goal Setting, Strategic Plannin
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
YOU CAN DO IT!
A Two – Part Goal Setting, Strategic Planning Workshop
with Jacqueline Herships - FREE
Wed. Nov. 28th and Wed. Dec. 5, from 2 – 4pm;
123 Roland Ave., SO
Bring pen, paper and a Goal or a Problem to work on. Free.
To reserve a place: Call 973-763-7555 or email jackieherships@gmail --- Space is Limited
Stay afterwards for Pizza and discussionRead Around the World (Malaysia)
Wednesday Dec 5, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Maplewood Main Library
"Evening is the Whole Day" by Preeta SamarasanThursday Dec 6, 2018
Coding for Moms (and other grownups),
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Maplewood Main Library
• Learn about programming in a relaxed and non-intimidating setting.Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
• Speaker: Maria Masucci, Prof of Anthropology at Drew University
• Topic: Ancient Sea TravellersMenorah Lighting
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Ricalton Square, Maplewood Village
Elder Law
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Maplewood Main Library
Strategies and tools to protect your savings and estate and preserve your legacy.Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
Thursday Dec 6, 2018 8:00 PM to 10:15 PM
Join us for for music and folk dancing every Thursday night. $5 per person. For more information, call (973) 376-7568
Friday Dec 7, 2018
Maplewood Bus Goes to Shoprite
Friday Dec 7, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Call (973) 763-5287
Conversation about Antiques
Friday Dec 7, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Maplewood Senior Center
Saturday Dec 8, 2018
Yarn and Fiber Arts Group
Saturday Dec 8, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Maplewood Main Library
A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider & other creative things with yarn & fabric.HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Saturday Dec 8, 2018 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The Gazebo on Springfield Ave.
Music & more at this annual Holiday gathering
Sunday Dec 9, 2018
Celebrate the Season at Durand Hedden House
Sunday Dec 9, 2018 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
All ages will enjoy the 2018 display of inventive entries to the annual Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House Competition. Interested in being a contestant? Enter by Dec. 8. See www.durandhedden.org for details
La Cinematheque Film Club
Sunday Dec 9, 2018 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 2 - 5 pm
• La Promessee (1996), Belgium; Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
• $15 at the doorMaplewood Mens Glee Club Holiday Concert
Sunday Dec 9, 2018 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
"We'd love to see our seniors join us for our Holiday concert this Sunday at St. Joe's. Senior tickets are only $10, and we've never sounded better. Hope you and others can join us!
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Monday Dec 10, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
New members are welcome to join Tonia Moore in ongoing classes which help persons with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and anyone interested in promoting and maintaining healthy bones over the years ahead.
Try Something New
Monday Dec 10, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
South Orange Library
Maplewood Garden Club - Maplewood Library
Monday Dec 10, 2018 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Maplewood Garden Club Presents “Flower Arranging Naturally”
• Lorraine Kiefer has been gardening and designing floral arrangements for more than 30 years. Join Maplewood Garden Club on Monday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood, when Lorraine will share her knowledge
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Morrow Memorial Methodist Church - This support groups meets weekly to have a cup of coffee, take a break, catch your breath and provide support and guidance. For more information contact caregivers@morrowchurch.org or (973) 763-7676
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton Branch.
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Maplewood Senior Bus goes to Home Depot
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Call (973) 763-5287
SOMA GrandNannies
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
SOMA GrandNannies is a group of South Orange and Maplewood grandparents who take care of their local grandchildren full or part time. This 40 member strong (and growing!) group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Ethical Culture Society (corner of Parker & Prospect in Maplewood) for a face-to-face opportunity to chat and get to know one another better. GrandNannies and GrandDaddies are invited.
If you are a grandparent who would like to join their facebook page, go to facebook.com/groups/1403960663030605. This is a page where folks can ask questions, make suggestions, share best practices, books, activities, vent as long as the topic relates to SOMa grandparents and their grandchildren.South Orange Senior Bus goes to Jersey Gardens
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Advance registration by 12 noon the prior day is required, minimum number of 6 must be registered for the trip to take place.
• Call (973) 378-7754 x1Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Just bring pen and paper and enjoy writing
Maplewood Community Music Annual Winter Concert
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Woodland
• Woodwinds, brass and percussion present the sounds of the season
• Snow date December 19
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Adult Health Screenings, Maplewood Town Hall
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Adult Health Screenings
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Maplewood Main Library
Blood pressure and carotid bruit screening, medication, weight & health counseling,Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
• Speaker: John Wargacki, Prof of English SHU
• Topic: A Season of LightClassic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Maplewood Main Library
• "Manhattan Beach" by Jennifer EganScreening of "I Shall Not Be Silent"
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Screening of the 2014 documentary film "Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent."
with a special introduction by Prinz's daughter, Deborah.
South Orange Middle School
Fee $15
somadultschool.org
(973) 378-7620Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
Thursday Dec 13, 2018 8:00 PM to 10:15 PM
Join us for for music and folk dancing every Thursday night. $5 per person. For more information, call (973) 376-7568
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Maplewood Bus Goes to Shoprite
Friday Dec 14, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Call (973) 763-5287
Holiday Party - Maplewood Senior Center
Friday Dec 14, 2018 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
$7, rsvp to (973) 763-0750
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Free Chanukah Concert, JCC Metrowest
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Performing light & light-hearted Jewish music to lift the spirit.
• For more information contact barbaram@jchcorp.org or www.kol-dodi.org
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Computer Classes, South Orange Library
Monday Dec 17, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Microsoft word basics, beginners welcome!
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Monday Dec 17, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
New members are welcome to join Tonia Moore in ongoing classes which help persons with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and anyone interested in promoting and maintaining healthy bones over the years ahead.
Savvy Caregiving for Boomers - Maplewood Main Library
Monday Dec 17, 2018 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Be prepared for the tricky emotional, legal, residential, medical and financial issues that arise when caregiving becomes a necessity.
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Morrow Memorial Methodist Church - This support groups meets weekly to have a cup of coffee, take a break, catch your breath and provide support and guidance. For more information contact caregivers@morrowchurch.org or (973) 763-7676
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.Digital Device Clinics - Hilton Library
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your e-reader, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device. Open to adults, teens and children. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm at Hilton Branch.
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Maplewood Senior Bus Goes to the Mall
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Call (973) 763-5287
South Orange Senior Bus goes to Target and Whole Foods shopp
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
departs the Baird at 10 am
Call (973) 378-7754 x1Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
"Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again"
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
South Orange Senior Circle Annual Holiday Party
Thursday Dec 20, 2018 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Interested in joining Senior Circle? Contact Catherine Sullivan at cicisull@msn.com
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Thursday Dec 20, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library
Thursday Dec 20, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Annual Holiday Party
Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
Thursday Dec 20, 2018 8:00 PM to 10:15 PM
Join us for for music and folk dancing every Thursday night. $5 per person. For more information, call (973) 376-7568
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
Holiday Music Festival - United Methodist Church
Saturday Dec 22, 2018 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
All Day Holiday Music Festival, United Methodist Church, 150 South Orange Ave.
• Noon – The Bufford School of Music Holiday Concert, $5.00
• 3:00 pm – The Music of Billie Holiday, $15.00
• 7:00pm - The Music of Stevie Wonder, $20.00
Monday Dec 24, 2018
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Monday Dec 24, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
New members are welcome to join Tonia Moore in ongoing classes which help persons with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and anyone interested in promoting and maintaining healthy bones over the years ahead.
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program
Thursday Dec 27, 2018 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave.
Lunch is served at noon by reservation. Call Frances at (973) 530-3504
$4 donation requested, guests younger than 60 are welcome at $8.Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center
Thursday Dec 27, 2018 8:00 PM to 10:15 PM
Join us for for music and folk dancing every Thursday night. $5 per person. For more information, call (973) 376-7568
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Project Healthy Bones at the Baird
Monday Dec 31, 2018 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
New members are welcome to join Tonia Moore in ongoing classes which help persons with osteoporosis, osteopenia, and anyone interested in promoting and maintaining healthy bones over the years ahead.