Monday Dec 2, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 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 Garden Club - Maplewood Library

  Monday Dec 2, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Tuesday Dec 3, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Dec 3, 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 Dec 3, 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 Dec 3, 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 Dec 4, 2019

• Guided Painting Class, The Woodland

  Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM

  $17, at The Woodland, call (973) 763-0750

• Creative Writing Workshop - South Orange Library

  Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

• Origami Star Ornaments

  Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Maplewood Main Library

• Seton Hall Annual Winter/Holiday Concert

  Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  Free at SOPAC

Thursday Dec 5, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Dec 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.

• Holiday Wreath Making, Maplewood Senior Center,

  Thursday Dec 5, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  1pm
  • $25, register by calling (973) 763-0750

• South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library

  Thursday Dec 5, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Speaker: Kenneth Bain, Author and President, Best Teachers Institute
  • Topic: FDR's Vision of a Second Bill of Rights

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Dec 5, 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

• The Christmas Cabaret, Seton Hall University

  Thursday Dec 5, 2019 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • The College of Communication and the Arts presents the annual Christmas Cabaret in the SHU Theater in the Round
  • Tickets are FREE.

Friday Dec 6, 2019

• The Christmas Cabaret, Seton Hall University

  Friday Dec 6, 2019 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  The College of Communication and the Arts presents the annual Christmas Cabaret in the SHU Theater in the Round
  • Tickets are FREE.

Saturday Dec 7, 2019

• Dickens Village Events

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• Hometown Holiday Celebration, South Orange FireHouse

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Hometown Holiday Celebration, South Orange FireHouse, 1:30 - 5:15
  • Free photos with Santa unitl 4:30, then follow the elf parade up to the tree at 76 South Orange Ave for lightiing at 5:15pm

• Our Stories Workshop, South Orange Library

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Join Elly Lonon, author & graphic novelist for an afternoon with your family and friends as you draw and doodle your story!
  • Art supplies provided by A Paper Hat. Funding made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission.

• The Christmas Cabaret, Seton Hall University

  Saturday Dec 7, 2019 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  The College of Communication and the Arts presents the annual Christmas Cabaret in the SHU Theater in the Round
  • Tickets are FREE.

Sunday Dec 8, 2019

• Slow Food Northern NJ Indoor Farmers' Market

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  The Woodland, 10am – 2pm

• The Christmas Cabaret, Seton Hall University

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  The College of Communication and the Arts presents the annual Christmas Cabaret in the SHU Theater in the Round
  • Tickets are FREE.

• Annual Holiday Celebration

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

  Gazebo and Hilton Branch Library on Springfield Avenue. Hosted by the Springfield Avenue Partnership and the Department of Community Services. Come join for refreshments and entertainment.

• Best of the Loft - SOPAC

  Sunday Dec 8, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • A hot night of great Jazz and Blues featuring Mike Griot ‘s All Star Band, Jazz singer Frank Noviello, Radam Schwartz & Dean Shot’s tribute to Howlin’ Wolf.
  • Tickets $25

Monday Dec 9, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Dec 9, 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 Dec 9, 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 Dec 9, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

• Try Something New, DeHart Center

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Try Something New, DeHart Center, 2pm
  • Karen Frank on meditation
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• Social Security Strategies, Maplewood Main Library

  Monday Dec 9, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Maximize your retirement income. Learn important rules & strategies for collecting your retirement benefits. Topics covered will include:Estimating benefits, Deciding when to apply, Coordinating Social Security with pensions and IRAs and more.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

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

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Dec 10, 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 Dec 10, 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 Dec 11, 2019

• SOMA GrandNannies

  Wednesday Dec 11, 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 Dec 11, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

• Maplewood Senior Club Meeting, Maplewood Senior Center

  Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Interested in joining? Call (973) 763-0750

• Wednesdays At The Movies, South Orange Public Library

  Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • “The Art of Racing in the Rain”

• Community Coalition on Race Annual Holiday Party!

  Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  • Share good food and good cheer and celebrate the end of another great year!
  • Giorgio's Ristorante, 52 Vose Avenue South Orange, 6:30pm
  • $30 per person, includes Buffet Dinner/Coffee & Dessert/Drinks
  • Rsvp at www.communitycoalitiononrace.org

• Read Around the World: Haiti, Maplewood Main Library

  Wednesday Dec 11, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  “Mouths Don’t Speak” by Katia D. Ulysse

Thursday Dec 12, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Dec 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.

• South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library

  Thursday Dec 12, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Speaker: Lisa Jordan, Director of Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program at Drew University
  • Topic: Gun Violence in America: Opportunities for Intervention

• Classic & Contemporary Bookclub, Maplewood main Library

  Thursday Dec 12, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  • “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Dec 12, 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 Dec 13, 2019

• Christmas in Lessons and Carols, Seton Hall

  Friday Dec 13, 2019 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  SHU Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, 4pm
  • Join the Seton Hall Choir for one of the most cherished holiday events of the year. This ecumenical service, rooted in the great English choral tradition, combines music and scripture readings of the advent Christmas season in Seton Hall’s historic Chapel

• Folk Fridays, Ethical Culture Society

  Friday Dec 13, 2019 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  • Bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments. join in playing, singing, or listening with us. bring some refreshments to share. Everyone is invited!

Saturday Dec 14, 2019

• Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library

  Saturday Dec 14, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  Yarn & Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library, 10am - noon
  • A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Get feedback & advice. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome!

• Dickens Village Events

  Saturday Dec 14, 2019 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Sunday Dec 15, 2019

• Celebrate the Season - Durand-Hedden House

  Sunday Dec 15, 2019 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

  - Gingerbread Houses, ‘Jolly Old St. Nick’ and Holiday Shopping, 1-4pm
  • All ages will enjoy the 2019 display of inventive entries to the 7th annual Durand-Hedden Gingerbread House Competition.
  • Interested in being a contestant? Mark your calendars to enter by December 14. See www.durandhedden.org for details and entry form.

• Maplewood Glee Club Holiday Concert, St. Joseph Church

  Sunday Dec 15, 2019 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Maplewood Glee Club Holiday Concert, St. Joseph Church (767 Prospect St., Maplewood), 4pm
  • Tickets $10 for seniors

Monday Dec 16, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Dec 16, 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 Dec 16, 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.

• Premier of “A Time Before Immunizations,” DeHart Community C

  Monday Dec 16, 2019 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Join us for the first showing of this documentary featuring local residents sharing their memories of growing up before vaccines were availabe to prevent the diseases we have almost forgotten about.
  • Lunch will be served. Rsvp to (973) 558-0863 or SOMA2towns@gmail.com

Tuesday Dec 17, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Dec 17, 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 Dec 17, 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 Dec 17, 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 Dec 18, 2019

• Annual Holiday Party, Maplewood Senior Center

  Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  $5
  • Rsvp to (973) 763-0750

• Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library

  Wednesday Dec 18, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Thursday Dec 19, 2019

• South Orange Senior Circle Meeting - SOPAC

  Thursday Dec 19, 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 Dec 19, 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 Dec 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.

• South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library

  Thursday Dec 19, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  • Speaker: Marvin Johnson, Author, and Holiday Party
  • Topic: His book, "Nuggets of Wisdom for Life's Journey"

• Garden State Philharmonic Open Rehearsal

  Thursday Dec 19, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  Free at The Woodland, 7-10pm
  • The Nutcracker (music only)

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Dec 19, 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 Dec 21, 2019

• Dickens Village Events

  Saturday Dec 21, 2019 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• Seton Village Gingerbread House Decorating Party

  Saturday Dec 21, 2019 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Join the fun decorating Gingerbread houses, designing snowflake ornaments, and enjoying hot chocolate, eggnog, snacks and music. Corner of W. Fairview & Irvington Ave

Monday Dec 23, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Dec 23, 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 Dec 23, 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.

• Menorah Lighting

  Monday Dec 23, 2019 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM

  the Maplewood Jewish Center will lead a Menorah Lighting in Ricalton Square in Maplewood Village.

Tuesday Dec 24, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Dec 24, 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 Dec 24, 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 Dec 24, 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 Dec 26, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Dec 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.

• South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library

  Thursday Dec 26, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Dec 26, 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 Dec 28, 2019

• Arts & Music Reception, Maplewood Main Library

  Saturday Dec 28, 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 Dec 29, 2019

• Menorah Celebratory Lighting

  Sunday Dec 29, 2019 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Come join the Jewish community of South
  Orange, our neighbors, elected officials, and friends for our annual Menorah
  Lighting! The event will be held in Spiotta Park for the last night Hanukkah on
  December 29, 2019 at 5:00 PM.

Monday Dec 30, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - DeHart Community Center

  Monday Dec 30, 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 Dec 30, 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 Dec 31, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Dec 31, 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 Dec 31, 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 Dec 31, 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.)