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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.
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
Diwali Festival NJ
October 17 2PM - 6PM
The Festival of Lights
Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
DANCE-MUSIC-FOOD
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Refreshments
Maplewood Memorial Park
Across from the train station
Seniors Halloween
costume party
October 29
12:00 PM - 2:00PM
Tricks & Treats & Pizza
Wear a costume to be entered into the annual costume contest.
Registration Required
973-763-0750
maplewood.recdesk.com
September 23 - November 8,
Monday - Sunday
9 AM to 9:00 PM
Artist Talk
October 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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.
Visit Thomas Edison National Park
October 23 9:30AM
Join us for a guided tour of the laboratory complex.
Click here to download the flyer.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CALL 973-763-0750 OR REGISTER ONLINE
MAPLEWOOD.RECDESK.COM
navigating medicare
October 28 12 Noon
Lunch 1 PM
Learn about Medicare, Medigap Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Plans, Medicare Savings Programs.
sign up at:
TUESDAYS @ THE SENIOR CENTER
TUESDAYS 11 PM - 1 pm
Open for crafts, games, puzzles, conversation & more! Light refreshments
will be served.
FREE
No Reservations Required for most events.
maplewood
senior services day
October 14 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Check out our FIRST ever senior-centric expo.
Click on the image above to download the flyer
SNACKS! DEMOS! FREE!
Registration required:
Use the QR code on the flyer or visit:
over 55
fitness
Fall 2026 See flyer for times and dates
The Maplewood Dept. of
Community Services offers many fitness classes for both residents & non-residents age 55 & up.
All skill levels are welcome as
modifications can be made!
Classes run Monday thru
Thursday for 12 weeks.
Class sizes are limited ... you must pre-register.
CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER AND USE THE QR CODE.
*electric* online cooking demo
October 22 6 PM
You're invited to an online cooking demo
As we age, we need more protein. Cook along or just watch as your neighbors from Electrify SOMA and Meat Me In The Middle make Savory Protein Nuggets--a simple, delicious, and planet-friendly recipe--live at dinnertime.
It's free and casual. Please join us!
Recipe: https://mmitm.info/stories/savory-protein-nuggets/
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/yqzzQxwbano
Questions? hello@mmitm.info
watershed
literary event
November 1 3:00 PM
Join us at the South Orange Skate House in Meadowland Park for an afternoon of readings featuring memoir and fiction writer N. West Moss and
poet Matthew Thorburn.
Watershed Literary Events celebrates talented and diverse writers with a New Jersey connection.
Free and open to the public!
zumba for seniors
Mondays and Fridays
NOW thru December 21
Zumba Gold is a fun, low-impact dance fitness class designed for active older adults. Enjoy upbeat music, easyto-follow moves, and modifications for different fitness and mobility levels. No dance experience necessary!
Call 973-763-0750
Click the image to download the flyer and use the QR code to register.
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