Monday Sep 2, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - new location!

  Monday Sep 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.
  Healthy Bones is meeting at Congregation Oheb Shalom for the summer. 170 Scotland Rd, South Orange

• Friendship Quilters - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 2, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Friendship Quilters meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Sep 2, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin

Tuesday Sep 3, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Sep 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 [email protected] or (973) 763-7676

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Sep 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 Library

  Tuesday Sep 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 at Hilton Branch. (This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Sep 4, 2019

• Senior Picnic, Maplewood Pool

  Wednesday Sep 4, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • $10, call (973) 763-0750 to rsvp
  • Raindate September 5

• Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library

  Wednesday Sep 4, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  "First Man"

Thursday Sep 5, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Thursday Sep 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.

• South Orange Lecture Series- South Orange Library

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

• Maplewood Greenhouse space sign-up

  Thursday Sep 5, 2019 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Town Hall, 6 - 7 pm
  • Sign-in sheet available at 4:00 pm. Allocation of spaces in the order in which applicants have signed in begins at 6:00 pm. Seasonal rental fee: $30.00.

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Sep 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

Friday Sep 6, 2019

• Downtown After Sundown

  Friday Sep 6, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday Sep 7, 2019

• The 13th Annual Health Fair, South Orange Fire House

  Saturday Sep 7, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Come for a full range of health screenings and information, incuding eye & hearing screening, Reiki, osteoporosis screening, stroke risk assessment, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, respiratory screening, spinal analysis, Hepatitis B & C blood draw, injury control, nutrition education, poisoning education, blood donations, connections to social services.

• Dog days of Summer, Maplewood Pool

  Saturday Sep 7, 2019 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  This town-wide, free event is open to all residents — and their dogs.

• RENT Party Picnic, Maplecrest Park

  Saturday Sep 7, 2019 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Join the RENT Party for their annual picnic, concert and fundraiser for our local food pantries

• Downtown After Sundown

  Saturday Sep 7, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Monday Sep 9, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - new location!

  Monday Sep 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.
  Healthy Bones is meeting at Congregation Oheb Shalom for the summer. 170 Scotland Rd, South Orange

• Friendship Quilters - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 9, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Friendship Quilters meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out

• S.O.S. - Try Something New, at The Baird

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

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Sep 9, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin

• Maplewood Garden Club - Maplewood Main Library

  Monday Sep 9, 2019 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  Horticulturist Steven Kristoph will present “Great Plantings for Small Gardens,” discussing which small trees, shrubs, and perennials are best to create an eye-catching and sustainable small garden. Native plants will be available for sale.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Sep 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 [email protected] or (973) 763-7676

• Adult Health Screening

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

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Sep 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 Library

  Tuesday Sep 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 at Hilton Branch. (This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Sep 11, 2019

• SOMA GrandNannies

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

  Interested in joining? Call (973) 763-0750

• Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library

  Wednesday Sep 11, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

• Adult Health Screening, Hilton Branch Library

  Wednesday Sep 11, 2019 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

• Read Around the World

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

  • “The Meursault Investigation,” by Kamel Daoud

Thursday Sep 12, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

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

  • Speaker: Eugene Lieber, Lecturer and Professor Emeritus of History at Essex County College
  • Topic: The New Deal and Its Relevance to Today

• Opening Reception: Mounds Piles & Massings

  Thursday Sep 12, 2019 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  Opening Reception: Mounds Piles & Massings, Seton Hall University’s Walsh Gallery, 5 – 9 pm
  • The Pierro Gallery is pleased to collaborate with the Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall on a new exhibition curated by South Orange resident and member of the SO Arts Advisory Council, Greg Leshé. The exhibition takes place September 9 – October 10, 2019.
  • The Walsh Gallery is open Mon – Fri, 10:30am – 4:30pm.

• Classic and Contemporary Book Discussion Group

  Thursday Sep 12, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

  Classic & Contemporary Bookclub, Maplewood Main, 7 - 8:30pm
  • “A Streetcar Named Desire,” by Tennessee Williams.

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Sep 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 Sep 13, 2019

• Brain Health Workshop, Maplewood Senior Center

  Friday Sep 13, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Choose session 10-11am or 11:30-12:30 am
  • Free but registration required. Call (973) 763-0750 to reserve your spot.

• SOMA on the Move, The Baird

  Friday Sep 13, 2019 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  Join us for the South Orange Village Art Trail! Starting at the Baird parking lot at 10am, we will have give aways, refreshments and a guided tour by SO Arts Council members.

Saturday Sep 14, 2019

• Yarn and Fiber Arts Group, Maplewood Main Library

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

  A gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric.

• Art & Music Reception Maplewood Main Lib

  Saturday Sep 14, 2019 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Sarah Petruziello creates portrait and self-portrait drawings and art works on paper primarily using graphite pencil on Strathmore Bristol or Arches watercolor paper.

Sunday Sep 15, 2019

• PlayDay , South Orange Village

  Sunday Sep 15, 2019 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  Back for its6th incredible play-filled year, PlayDay is the Village’s largest public event and features more than 10 Play Areas, many sponsored by generous local organizations and companies. Join the fun and relax at the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages tent.
  • Rain date is Sunday, September 22.

• Horseshoe Crabs: A Fascinating Conservation Study, Durand-He

  Sunday Sep 15, 2019 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  We hardly give a thought to these odd relatives of spiders when we see them on the beach at the Jersey Shore. But they actually are valuable 300-million-year-old living fossils.

• Women's Multicultural High Tea, The Woodland

  Sunday Sep 15, 2019 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  This free event brings together women from all faiths and backgrounds to share our kaleidoscope of traditions with food, music, stories and celebration.
  The event is free, but seating is limited and everyone must have a ticket. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-multicultural-high-tea-tickets-66972032151
  Also participating are local vendors with jewelry, clothing, books and more.

Monday Sep 16, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - new location!

  Monday Sep 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.
  Healthy Bones is meeting at Congregation Oheb Shalom for the summer. 170 Scotland Rd, South Orange

• Friendship Quilters - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 16, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Friendship Quilters meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out

• Embracing Aging: Finding Your Path to Aging Well

  Monday Sep 16, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  , Village Apartments, 110 Vose Ave., 1 - 2 pm
  • Come and learn about how you can find your own path to aging well and resources available to help along the way by Rebecca Abenante, Healthy Aging Coordinator of the Geriatric Assessment Center at Atlantic Health System.
  • Seating is limited. Reserve your space by calling (973) 518-0993

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Sep 16, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin

• Book Discussion Group - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 16, 2019 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

  "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert

Tuesday Sep 17, 2019

• Lake Hopatcong Lunch Cruise

  Tuesday Sep 17, 2019 All day

  • $63 per person
  • Contact Michelle at (973) 763-0750

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Sep 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 [email protected] or (973) 763-7676

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Sep 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 Library

  Tuesday Sep 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 at Hilton Branch. (This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Sep 18, 2019

• Wednesdays at The Movies - South Orange Library

  Wednesday Sep 18, 2019 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  “The Public”

Thursday Sep 19, 2019

• South Orange Senior Circle Meeting at The Baird

  Thursday Sep 19, 2019 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  Interested in joining Senior Circle? Contact Catherine Sullivan at [email protected]

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

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

  • Speaker: Andy Lehren, NBC News Investigative Reporter
  • Topic: Current Investigation

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Sep 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

Friday Sep 20, 2019

• The Strollers Fundraiser - Bingo Night

  Friday Sep 20, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  At The Woodland. Admission is $5 and includes 3 cards. Daubers and additional cards may be purchased.

Saturday Sep 21, 2019

• The Strollers Fundraiser - Line Dancing

  Saturday Sep 21, 2019 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  An Evening of Line Dancing to an eclectic mix of Western and other popular music. $10 per person. A professional instructor will demonstrate moves.

Sunday Sep 22, 2019

• Maplewood Village Art Walk, Maplewood Ave

  Sunday Sep 22, 2019 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Enjoy art from local artists and vendors.
  • See art work from the Senior art classes
  • Get a map for our new “SOMA on the Move” walking program.

Monday Sep 23, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - new location!

  Monday Sep 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.
  Healthy Bones is meeting at Congregation Oheb Shalom for the summer. 170 Scotland Rd, South Orange

• Friendship Quilters - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 23, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Friendship Quilters meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Sep 23, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin

Tuesday Sep 24, 2019

• Caregivers Support Group

  Tuesday Sep 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 [email protected] or (973) 763-7676

• Essex County Senior Wellness Day, Codey Arena

  Tuesday Sep 24, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Enjoy this annual event by Essex County Division of Senior Services.
  •Want a ride? Call (973) 763-0750

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

  Tuesday Sep 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 Library

  Tuesday Sep 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 at Hilton Branch. (This is not a repair clinic.)

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019

• Design the Health You Love After 65,

  Wednesday Sep 25, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Come join us for a Design the Life You Love After 65 workshop to identify and think creatively about your unique needs and wants for your post-retirement and health. We have limited space, so we appreciate your quick response! Participants must commit to stay for the full session. If you are intersted, please email Meltem Parlak at [email protected] or call (973) 433-6955.
  • The Design the Life You Love After 65 will be 3 -4 hours (including lunch, breaks and time to socialize)

• Creative Writing Workshop, South Orange Library

  Wednesday Sep 25, 2019 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Thursday Sep 26, 2019

• Congregate Lunch / Kosher Nutrition Program

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

  • Speaker: Corey Mead, Author and Associate Professor of English at Baruch College, City University of New York
  • Topic: His book, "The Lost Pilots"

• How to Run a Meeting, Maplewood Main Library

  Thursday Sep 26, 2019 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Learn how to run a productive meeting for your organization or club that will leave members with a sense of accomplishment Learn Robert's Rules of Order, meeting procedures, and bylaw and agenda formulation from two experienced parliamentarians.

• Folk Dancing at The Burgdorff Center

  Thursday Sep 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

Friday Sep 27, 2019

• Design the Retirement You Love After 65,

  Friday Sep 27, 2019 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Maplewood Senior Center. Come join us for a Design the Life You Love After 65 workshop to identify and think creatively about your unique needs and wants for your post-retirement and health. We have limited space, so we appreciate your quick response! Participants must commit to stay for the full session. If you are intersted, please email Meltem Parlak at [email protected] or call (973) 433-6955.
  • The Design the Life You Love After 65 will be 3 -4 hours (including lunch, breaks and time to socialize)

Monday Sep 30, 2019

• Project Healthy Bones - new location!

  Monday Sep 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.
  Healthy Bones is meeting at Congregation Oheb Shalom for the summer. 170 Scotland Rd, South Orange

• Friendship Quilters - South Orange Library

  Monday Sep 30, 2019 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Friendship Quilters meet Mondays at the South Orange Library from noon - 3pm. No experience necessary - just come and learn or help out

• Maplewood Farmers Market

  Monday Sep 30, 2019 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Springfield Ave between Yale & Oberlin