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Welcome
Our Mission
SOMA Two Towns for All Ages is an initiative of the towns of Maplewood and South Orange that identifies, develops, and coordinates resources, policies, programs and services that support and empower all residents of Maplewood and South Orange to age in place as full members of the community.
SOMA Two Towns engages all stakeholders in the community, government, businesses, schools, non-profits, and faith based organizations to build a community that serves the needs of residents of all ages.
Maplewood Township and South Orange Village are teaming up to explore new ways to make getting around our communities easier and more convenient. Before making any plans, we want to know what those who live and work in our towns think about the idea! Click the image for more information or here to take the Survey
Expand Your World
Click here if you have a South Orange Website account to sign up.
Click here if you need step by step instructions on how to create an account for the South Orange Village Website.
Join a Senior Advisory Council
News & Announcements
This is just a partial list of the amazing events and activities
happening in our community
Please be sure to check our other pages:
The Senior Lounge, Classes for Adults & Seniors and Exercise in Person & Online
Events Calendar and the Libraries Page
for additional offerings
Art Exhibit
November
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
JEFF LARKIN
“AND I WOULD WALK 500 MORE”
and
The Maplewood Library
Card Design Contest
submission exhibit!.
Maplewood Memorial Library | 51 Baker St.
leaf raking
Weekends in November
Need your lawn raked this fall? Seton Hall's Habitat for Humanity is leaf raking
every weekend in November!
Click on the image to download the flyer. Scan the QR code for more information.
Questions
Email:
repair Cafe
November 21 1:00 - 4:00
WRECKED SOMETHING?! MAYBE WE CAN FIX IT!
We have sewing volunteers! Bring your mending, quilts, curtains, clothes, pillows, etc!
You can still bring a bicycle even though it is getting cold! computers, video games, vacuums, chairs, sewing machines, lamps! Get them fixed!
Call: 973-763-6391 to sign up to bring items. Click the flyer to download and use the QR code.
BAIRD COMMUNITY CENTER
5 MEAD STREET
October 3 10:30-12:30
November 13 2:00-4:00
December 5 10:30- 12:30
The Memory Cafe is a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing memory loss. cognitive decline and symptoms of dementia as well as their caregivers.
holiday shopping trip
November 18 10 AM - 4 PM
It's time for our annual holiday shopping trip. Enjoy lunch at your leisure at one of the area's local Restaurants. Options include
Sally Lunn's (908)879-7731 and PH Steakhouse (908)955-7911.
Lunch is at your own expense and advance reservations are encouraged.
Fee : $5.00
Registration Required - Space is limited
To register: call
(973) 763.0750 or online at:
HTTPS://MAPLEWOOD.RECDESK.COM
menorah lighting celebration
December 7 5 PM
Join us for the lighting of the menorah
Spiotta Park
South Orange
ballentine house trip
December 16 9 AM - 3 PM
Movie for adults age 55+
November 18 11:30 AM
RSVP
soma2towns@gmail.com or
call 973-558-0863
Bus available within South Orange
call: (973) 821-5866
BAIRD CENTER
5 MEAD STREET, SOUTH ORANGE
Annual
Holiday Luncheon
December 10 Noon - 2 PM
AT MAPLEWOOD Community CENTER (120 BURNETT AVE)
REGISTER:
Call: 973-763-0750
open call for artists
Submission Deadline
December 1
Exhibition Dates
February 4 -April 4 2027
The Pierro Gallery in South Orange invites local and regional Black artists to submit work for Rooted + Rising, an upcoming group exhibition celebrating Black creativity, culture, and community.
This exhibition explores how history, culture, pride, resilience, and activism continue to shape contemporary artistic expression. Through their work, artists carry stories and traditions forward while creating something entirely their own—reminding us that culture is always growing and evolving.
Emerging and established regional artists are welcome to apply.
Register & submit here:
https://pierrogallery-rooted-rising.artcall.org/
Questions? Contact arts@southorange.org.
Senior Art Show
November 14 - 29
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Opening Reception
November 14 2 - 5 PM
Check the Flyer for specific dates.
For additional information:
Michele Wesley, Senior Program Supervisor, 973.763.0750
The Maplewood Senior Center· 106 Burnett Ave
fall classes @
the baird
Explore all the Baird has to offer this fall
Click the flyer above to explore the range of class offerings at the Baird, the Adult School and in Maplewood
For more information about what is happening at our community center, check out our newsletter.
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