Saturday Nov 2, 2019

• 16th Annual SOMA Studio Art Tour

  Saturday Nov 2, 2019 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Enjoy 70+ artists in venues around South Orange and Maplewood
  Maps available at www.studiotoursoma.com/

Sunday Nov 3, 2019

• 16th Annual SOMA Studio Art Tour

  Sunday Nov 3, 2019 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Enjoy 70+ artists in venues around South Orange and Maplewood
  Maps available at www.studiotoursoma.com/

• House Concert to benefit Achieve’s Ted Cole Clarinet Project

  Sunday Nov 3, 2019 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Location: Lovely Montrose,South Orange home (address will be given when tickets pruchased) 4pm
  Suggested Donation: $30 per person at: https://achievefoundation.org/ted-cole-clarinet-project/
  Music will be followed by reception with wine and light bites.House Concert to benefit Achieve’s Ted Cole Clarinet Project, Location: Lovely Montrose,South Orange home (address will be given when tickets pruchased) 4pm
  Suggested Donation: $30 per person at: https://achievefoundation.org/ted-cole-clarinet-project/
  Music will be followed by reception with wine and light bites

Monday Nov 4, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Nov 4, 2019 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.

• Common Threads - South Orange Library

  Monday Nov 4, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Common Threads meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out with quilting, fabrics, crocheting and more.

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Nov 4, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin

• Maplewood Garden Club - Maplewood Library

  Monday Nov 4, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  Garden photographer, writer, and garden coach Karen Bussolini will present “Jazzing Up the Garden with Color, Contrast, and Movement,” suggesting ways to create exciting plant combinations. Copies of her books will be available for sale and signing.

Tuesday Nov 5, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Nov 5, 2019 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 Nov 5, 2019 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 Clinic - Hilton Branch Library

  Tuesday Nov 5, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm(This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Nov 6, 2019

• Read Around the World - Maplewood Main Library

  Wednesday Nov 6, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  (Lebanon) “An Unnecessary Woman” by Rabih Alameddine

Thursday Nov 7, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Nov 7, 2019 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 Nov 7, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• Opening reception for Coaction: A Collaborative Art Experime

  Thursday Nov 7, 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center.
  Groups of two or more artists are invited to submit a project proposal for this Collaborative Art Experiment. Work can be 2D or 3D. All media considered. At least one artist in the group should be from Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, or Orange.
  Exhibit runs until Nov 30Opening reception for Coaction: A Collaborative Art Experiment, 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, 6-8pm
  Groups of two or more artists are invited to submit a project proposal for this Collaborative Art Experiment. Work can be 2D or 3D. All media considered. At least one artist in the group should be from Maplewood, South Orange, West Orange, or Orange.
  Exhibit runs until Nov 30

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Nov 7, 2019 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 Nov 8, 2019

• AARP Driver's Safety Class

  Friday Nov 8, 2019 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  Maplewood Senior Center, 9am - 3pm
  $15 for AARP members, $20 non-members
  Sign up by calling (973) 763--0750

Saturday Nov 9, 2019

• Yarn and Fiber Arts Group

  Saturday Nov 9, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Yarn & Fiber Arts, Maplewood Main Library, 10am – noon

Monday Nov 11, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Nov 11, 2019 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.

• Common Threads - South Orange Library

  Monday Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Common Threads meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out with quilting, fabrics, crocheting and more.

• S.O.S. - Try Something New, DeHart Community Center

  Monday Nov 11, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

• S.O.S. Try Something New

  Monday Nov 11, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  At the Dehart Community Center

Tuesday Nov 12, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 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

• Adult Health Screening, Maplewood Town Hall

  Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 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 Clinic - Hilton Branch Library

  Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm(This is not a repair clinic.)

• The United States Army Veterans All Stars, SOPAC

  Tuesday Nov 12, 2019 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  The United States Army Veterans All Stars will present a lively program of popular jazz favorites and patriotic songs in an honorable tribute to veterans of all wars.
  $25 at the box office or www.SOPACnow.org

Wednesday Nov 13, 2019

• SOMA GrandNannies

  Wednesday Nov 13, 2019 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.

• Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center

  Wednesday Nov 13, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Interested in joining? Call (973) 763-0750

• Heads Up Seniors!

  Wednesday Nov 13, 2019 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Maplewood Main Library, 2 pm
  A fun, interactive Jeopardy-style game-show designed to educate on ways to be safe at home and out in the community. Learn strategies for safe walking and driving, and preventing falls.

Thursday Nov 14, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Nov 14, 2019 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 Nov 14, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• Classic & Contemporary Book Discussion Group

  Thursday Nov 14, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Maplewood Main Library
  The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Nov 14, 2019 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 Nov 16, 2019

• Repair Cafe

  Saturday Nov 16, 2019 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Morrow Memorial Church, 600 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood
  If you broke it, we’ll fix it! Or at least give it our best try.
  Interested in volunteering as a repairer? Come and share your skills.
  (973) 558-0863; SOMA2towns@gmail.com

• Giants of Jazz - Honoring Harold Mabern, SOPAC

  Saturday Nov 16, 2019 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  $55 tickets for senior citizens
  Pre-show reception at 7pm in the loft, rsvp to SOMA2towns@gmail.com or (973) 558-0863

Sunday Nov 17, 2019

• Durand-Hedden Revisits “Exploring Golf Island”

  Sunday Nov 17, 2019 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  If you missed Durand-Hedden’s exhibit “Exploring Golf Island” this last winter, great news! The exhibit will reopen Sunday, November 1,7 and remain on view on program days through February 23, 2020.

• Classic Maplewood at The Woodland

  Sunday Nov 17, 2019 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Classical Maplewood returns with a free concert featuring some of the communities’ most accomplished professional musicians
  To see the full program, go to https://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/

Monday Nov 18, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Nov 18, 2019 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.

• Common Threads - South Orange Library

  Monday Nov 18, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Common Threads meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out with quilting, fabrics, crocheting and more.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Nov 19, 2019 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 Nov 19, 2019 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 Clinic - Hilton Branch Library

  Tuesday Nov 19, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm(This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Nov 20, 2019

• Friendsgiving

  Wednesday Nov 20, 2019 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  At the Maplewood Senior Center, 11:30am
  $5 per person, Rsvp to (973) 763-0750

Thursday Nov 21, 2019

• South Orange Senior Circle Meeting - SOPAC

  Thursday Nov 21, 2019 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  The Senior Circle has a new meeting place at SOPAC, in the loft. For parking, go the the Baird Center and the senior bus will drive you over.
  (973) 378-7754 x 2.
  Interested in joining Senior Circle? Contact Catherine Sullivan at cicisull@msn.com

• South Orange Senior Circle Meeting at SOPAC

  Thursday Nov 21, 2019 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 Nov 21, 2019 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 Nov 21, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème (concert version), SOPAC, 6:30 p

  Thursday Nov 21, 2019 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

  At SOPAC
  The College of Communication and the SHU Arts Council presents La bohème.
  Seniors $15
  Join the Mid Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Soloists, and Seton Hall University Chamber Choir under the direction of Jason Tramm in this concert version of Puccini’s dramatic masterpiece

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Nov 21, 2019 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 Nov 22, 2019

• Gaelic Storm

  Friday Nov 22, 2019 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  SOPAC, 8pm
  Tickets $35-45

Saturday Nov 23, 2019

• Blood Drive, Maplewood Main Library

  Saturday Nov 23, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Fall Book Sale

  Saturday Nov 23, 2019 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Maplewood Main library

• Arts & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library

  Saturday Nov 23, 2019 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Barbara Bick’s art explores the concept of PAUSE, brought on by her own longing to slow down in a world that is driven ever-faster by the digital revolution.
  Live Music will be provided by Steve Jones.

Sunday Nov 24, 2019

• Maplewood Record Fair + Music Extravaganza

  Sunday Nov 24, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Second Annual Maplewood Record Fair + Music Extravaganza , the woodland, 10am
  https://www.facebook.com/events/1131445323725020/

• Fall Book Sale

  Sunday Nov 24, 2019 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  Maplewood Main Library

• Thanksgiving for Seniors

  Sunday Nov 24, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Our Lady of Sorrows Church basement, 2pm
  OLS is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, November 24 at 2 pm.
  RSVP to Mame (513) 314-7845.

Monday Nov 25, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Nov 25, 2019 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.

• Common Threads - South Orange Library

  Monday Nov 25, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Common Threads meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out with quilting, fabrics, crocheting and more.

• Book Discussion Group

  Monday Nov 25, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  South Orange Public Library, 7 - 8:30 pm
  "Their Eyes were Watching God"

Tuesday Nov 26, 2019

• Outlet Shopping Departs Maplewood Senior Center, 9am Reserv

  Tuesday Nov 26, 2019 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  Outlet Shopping
  Departs Maplewood Senior Center, 9am
  Reserve your seat by calling (973) 763-0750

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Nov 26, 2019 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 Nov 26, 2019 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 Clinic - Hilton Branch Library

  Tuesday Nov 26, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Drop in for free one-on-one support for using your phone or electronic device. Every Tuesday evening from 5 – 7 pm(This is not a repair clinic.)

Thursday Nov 28, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Nov 28, 2019 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 Nov 28, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Nov 28, 2019 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