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August 2022 E-News Vol 11, #8
In this issue:
SCOSA NEWS AND EVENTS
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER EDUCATION & SUPPORT
We are pleased to announce that SCOSA has received a federal contract through the Atlantic County Area Agency on Aging to provide education and support groups for Atlantic County residents providing care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease. We hope that the program will start in September, will include online and face-to-face components, and will involve collaboration with other organizations in order to best serve those in need. The program is spearheaded by SCOSA professors including director Dave Burdick, assistant director Christine Ferri, service chair Christine Gayda-Chelder and TES Karen Rose. SCOSA's Older Adult Programs cooredinator Gina Maguire wrote our successful proposal with input from Dave Burdick. Between our project leaders and anticipated collaborators, we will deploy extensive expertise to the program. For additional information and to be added to a contact list for the program, please e-mail David.Burdick@stockton.edu or call 609-652-4311 and leave a clear message.
STOCKTON AGE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY (AFU) COLUMN
by Karen Rose, Ph.D., SCOSA AFU champion; adjunct professor, Psychology & Health Science
Happiness… something difficult to describe, but you know it when you see or feel it. In The Atlantic, Arthur Brooks explores the question of what happens to happiness as we age using the results of a prospective, longitudinal study that began in the 1930’s called the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Participants have now been studied for more than 80 years yielding a treasure-trove of valuable insights. With respect to happiness, patterns have emerged that do not necessarily point to decreases in happiness in later life—as ageist stereotypes might lead one to believe.
Researchers found a great deal of variation in happiness in older adults with two extremes: happy-well - those high in physical, mental and life satisfaction, and sad-sick - those below average in physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction. Those in the happy-well group, in comparison to those in the sad-sick group, tended to have resources and habits found to be correlated with later life happiness. Yes, they were more likely to have resources that are not under an individual’s control such as generational wealth, a happy childhood, and ancestors who had lived long lives, but they were also more likely to practice habits that are under one’s control.
Current advice on cultivating happiness reflects these seven habits: 1) don’t smoke, 2) watch your drinking, 3) maintain a healthy body weight, 4) prioritize movement in your life, 5) practice healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress earlier in life rather than later, 6) keep learning, and 7) do the work to cultivate, stable, long-term relationships in life. According to Robert Waldinger, current director of the Harvard study, the most important habit is the last one, “well-being can be built—and the best building blocks are good, warm relationships.” To read more, go to The Atlantic (July 2022)
Turning to efforts to cultivating institutional strategies that support age-friendly universities, AFU headquarters at Dublin City University, Ireland recently informed members of a new publication titled “A tool for developing guidelines for institutional policies: a 60 indicator inventory for assessing the age-friendliness of a university.” The article, which appears in the latest issue of Educational Gerontology, involved collaboration among researchers from Asia, Europe and North America.
SPOTLIGHT on August SILL Classes
Tuesdays 8/9, 16, 23, & 30/2022 4-5pm
Online via Zoom Register HERE
This course invites adults to discover the pleasures of French as a foreign language and culture. Conducted online, in English and French, four one-hour sessions will introduce cognitive methods and techniques to approach a foreign language, with the adult in mind. Focus will be on the rich culture underlying French civilization, in addition to practical vocabulary and expressions in the context of travel, business, friendship, family, food, etc. Participants will be engaged in basic pronunciation, conversation and exercises geared for the beginner and the slightly exposed.
Jacques Press has been an adjunct instructor at Stockton University almost continuously since 1986. Fluent in French, he taught several times beginner and intermediate conversational French sponsored by Stockton’s Office of Continuing Studies.
Join SCOSA on July 27th, 10:30am-12:30pm at Stockton at Manahawkin for the reading of Rich O’Meara’s new musical, Searching for an Echo. Be a participant or an audience member. Registration required. Click HERE to register.
EVENTS AND NEWS IN AGING IN SOUTH JERSEY AND BEYOND
Stockton Alumnus/Executive Producer Seeks WWII Veterans for Documentary Episode
Steve Rogers, a Stockton alumnus and executive producer of the PBS-NJ doc series Here's The Story, seeks to interview World War II veterans for an up-coming episode. The show would send a small crew of two people out to interview these folks on camera about their memories of their time served and their lives before and after the conflict. Interested individuals or organizations can reach out directly to Steve Rogers at SteveRogers1017@gmail.com or call 732-779-3092. The show's page, including clips and past episodes, is available on the PBS site: https://www.njtvonline.org/programs/heres-the-story/.
Ageism-The Last Socially Acceptable “ism”?
According to the Tennessee Tribune, “Dr. Julie Allen surveyed 2,048 seniors, ages 50-80, and she found over 93% reported regularly experiencing one or more forms of ageism.” Read the entire article written by Peter White HERE.
SCOSA Older Adult Education, Socialization & Recreation Programs
Reminders: Based on present conditions, masks are optional but recommended in most indoor spaces on all Stockton campuses for those who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines. All visitors to the Galloway campus must register for each visit. The registration includes a health pledge and the opportunity to register your car (and avoid parking tickets) here: https://go.stockton.edu/public/visitor/form
Knit & Crochet with Lois: Summer Session 2
Mondays 7/18-8/22/2022 10am-12pm
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
This six-week class will teach you to knit and/ or crochet like you are a pro! You will learn to read patterns and make something for yourself, or as a gift.
One Stroke Painting: Summer Session 2
Monday 7/18-8/22/2022 12pm-2pm
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
One Stroke Painting is sweeping the decorative painting world. It's fun! It's easy! It's quick! One Stroke is a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting that is very friendly to novice painters. It is equally usable on metal, plaster, glass, wood, fabric and ceramic surfaces. You will be excited too, when you find out for yourself how easy One Stroke is. Imagine, blending, shading, and highlighting all in One Stroke! Classes teach you to freehand various strokes and to build your own unique pattern.
Building a Bridge Between Generations
Tuesday 7/26/2022 2:30-3:30pm
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
Join SCOSA at Stockton at Manahawkin for Building a Bridge Between Generations to learn how we can build the bridge between generations in terms of communication and collaboration and a few other things.
Searching for an Echo: A Doo-Wop Musical and Light Lunch
Wednesday 7/27/2022 10:30am-12:30pm
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
Have you ever wondered how musicals are created, produced, and presented to the public? This is your chance to find out and participate in the process! Searching for an Echo chronicles the experiences of young people during the golden age of doo-wop who participated in the shattering events that shaped America in the 50s and 60s. LUNCH included!
Chair Yoga: Summer Session 2
Fridays 7/8-8/12/2022 9-10am
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
Join Lois for Chair Yoga, for modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people.
Adult Tap Dancing Lessons
Fridays 7/8-8/12/2022 10-11am
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
Join Lois Allen of Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting and social activity.
Greeting Card Workshop
Monday 8/8/2022 11am-12pm
Stockton at Manahawkin Register HERE
Join us for greeting card classes. We will make two creative greeting cards, suitable to send to your friends or family. Bring scissors, glue, and either colored pencils or markers to each class.
SILL: Discovering French Language and Culture
Tuesdays 8/9, 16, 23, & 30/2022 4-5pm
Online via Zoom
Register HERE
This course invites adults to discover the pleasures of French as a foreign language and culture. Conducted online, in English and French, four one-hour sessions will introduce cognitive methods and techniques to approach a foreign language, with the adult in mind. Focus will be on the rich culture underlying French civilization, in addition to practical vocabulary and expressions in the context of travel, business, friendship, family, food, etc. Participants will be engaged in basic pronunciation, conversation and exercises geared for the beginner and the slightly exposed.
Time to Tell Memoir Writing
Monday 8/15/2022 10-11am
Online via Zoom
Register HERE
Personalized instruction with monthly meetings to help you chronicle the stories of your life. Creative writing styles, including poetry and photographs, can also be used to tell your story.
ASA Webinar: Sleep and Dementia
Wednesday 8/17/2022 1-2pm
Online via Zoom
Register HERE
It’s no secret that sleep is important, and most Americans don’t get enough of it. So, how can healthcare and wellness professionals work with patients and clients to prioritize sleep and stick to a long-term plan? Learn about the association between sleep and dementia, effective screening tools and strategies to optimize quality sleep.
Peach Basket
Saturday 8/20/2022 10am-12pm
Swan Bay Folk Art Center To Register, Call Niki 609-652-0366
This 8" round twined bottom basket, 9" high, is perfect for peach picking. It has a center grip handle.
Players and Playwrights Meeting
Saturday 8/20/2022 1-4pm
John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 311
Register HERE
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a collective of playwrights and readers (aka players) who meet monthly to read original plays. Performances are organized several times a year. Interested players and playwrights are invited to attend a meeting once before committing to join.
Greeting Card Workshop
Monday 8/22/2022 11am-12pm
Stockton at Manahawkin
Register HERE
Join us for greeting card classes. We will make two creative greeting cards, suitable to send to your friends or family. Bring scissors, glue, and either colored pencils or markers to each class.
ASA Webinar: Aging Solo: Unique Considerations for a Growing Segment of the Population
Wednesday 8/24/2022 1-2pm
Online via Zoom
Register HERE
Nearly 27% of Americans older than age 65 live alone. While this population shares the same concerns and challenges of older adults who are aging with a partner or who have adult children nearby, clinicians, home health aides, social workers and senior service providers need to be alert to the issues unique to those patients and clients who are aging solo. For instance, maintaining independence; safeguarding health; fostering physical and mental activity; building a supportive network, socialization and relationships; financial planning; and having access to transportation can require more detailed and advanced planning and execution for adults aging solo.
Atlantic County Events and Opportunities
Hearts Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center
 The Center is need of volunteers and is located at 220 Leap Street in Egg Harbor Township 08234. We teach horseback riding to physically, emotionally and mentally challenged children and adults. Volunteers undergo training to be involved in lessons. There is a lot to do around the farm and also with the horses (photos below). For additional information about Hearts contact us by phone 609-703-9130, e-mail at info@heartstrc.org, or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeartsTRC.
Calling All Philanthropic Pickle People!
The second-annual Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic presented by Atlantic Medical Imaging will take place on Saturday, July 30, from 8AM - 7PM, at 5600 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ 08406. The free, public event features an all-levels pickleball tournament (with over 200 players) live music and comedy performances, food provided by Water Dog Smoke House, a Beach Bar, a vendor marketplace featuring shopping from local entrepreneurs and artisans, appearances by professional pickleball players, contests and more.
AMI has launch a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign in support of The Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van with a goal to raise $10,000 before the event on July 30th. The top fundraisers will WIN CENTER COURT SIXERS TICKETS and other great prizes. Win Funky Pickle before the tournament even starts! So, take a few to hit the button, make a page, and support the fight against breast cancer. Direct additional questions to: ATLANTIC MEDICAL IMAGING, Bayport One Office Building, 8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 300, West Atlantic City, NJ 08232
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore Virtual Programs in August
All programs below, unless otherwise noted, are free to participate, and are offered by JFS. You must RSVP to participate in any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.
33rd Annual JFS House Tour, Monday, August 1 from 11am to 4pm
The highly-anticipated fundraiser, presented by Surroundings Interiors, will provide guests with the rare opportunity to tour several luxurious Downbeach homes which feature state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, custom woodworking, unique décor and lighting, beautiful landscaping, and more. Tickets are $75 per person and includes lunch. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100. Attendance is not necessary to win a raffle prize. To purchase tickets, visit www.jfshousetour.eventbrite.com.
Nurse’s Roundtable: Corporate Healthcare’s Impact on Seniors, Wednesday, August 3 (10:30am to 11:30am)
Join Nurse Lori Pasahow and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for an in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctors’ practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how the world of telemedicine, computerization and big business has impacted your healthcare experience. We’ll share ideas on how to build and maintain a professional “personal” relationship with physicians and healthcare personnel in a high-tech, impersonal medical world. RSVP by August 1.
Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, August 4 (10:30am to 11:30am)
Start your day in an upbeat way! Explore positivity during challenging times with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota. You’ll learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by August 1.
The Village Movie Society, Tuesday, August 9 (10:30am to 11:30am)
Join Tina Serota for a discussion about the documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, which explores the life, lessons and legacy of iconic children’s Television Host, Fred Rodgers. This movie can be viewed on Netflix. RSVP by August 4.
BINGO, Wednesday, August 10 (1pm to 2pm)
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of BINGO games and prizes with Tina Serota. BINGO cards will be delivered to those who register in advance. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by August 7.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, August 12 (10:30am to 12pm)
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history and ancestry at a Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Professor of Creative Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. You will need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by August 9.
Comfort Cooking: Light & Delicious, Tuesday, August 16(10:30am to 11:30am)
Join Bernadette Getzler as she takes you on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. We’ll learn to cook our favorite late summer recipes in new and inventive ways by taking existing ingredients and substituting healthier options. Learn to view comfort food in a whole new way! RSVP by August 13.
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, August 17 (7pm to 7:30pm)
Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota for an evening retreat. Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. We’ll cover a wide range of topics including self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by August 11.
Coffee Klatch: Hybrid, Thursday, August 18 (10:30am to 12pm)
Your world in 90 minutes! Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, the arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or from home via Zoom. Mask encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by August 11.
8th Annual Card Party, Thursday, August 25 (beginning at 10:30am)
Players can look forward to exciting games of Mahjong, Bridge, and Canasta as well as lunch, auction items, and door prizes at this event hosted at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township. Tickets are $75 per player and Village members receive a 20% discount. Participants should organize their own table with friends and family. Others will be randomly assigned to a table. Players must bring their own cards or game set.
Evening Yoga with Candice, Monday, August 29 (7pm to 8pm)
Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation. Burn off excess energy through gentle body movements, wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by August 23.
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore is a membership program for adults over the age of 50. The program provides Intergenerational Events, Transportation, Grocery Shopping and Delivery, Kosher Meals on Wheels and more. For information or to join The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.
Cape May County News and Events
Ocean County News and Events
Inviting Submissions for Events in Aging in South Jersey and Beyond
We invite organizations to submit their event information for inclusion in our monthly e-news no later than the 18th of each month for inclusion in the subsequent month’s Newsletter, which we anticipate e-mailing a few days before the beginning of each month. The E-News is also posted on SCOSA’s Web-Site under the Newsletters/Press Releases tab. Please submit items via e-mail to Patricia.Collins@stockton.edu. Items will be published on a space available basis and we reserve the right to reject items that are not consistent with SCOSA’s mission or deemed inappropriate for our audience. Please direct any questions to David Burdick, Director, Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA), at David.Burdick@stockton.edu or by telephone (609) 652-4311.
EVENTS AND RESOURCES OF GENERAL INTEREST
Stockton at Manahawkin is Collecting NEW Socks for the Kiwanis Club:
Escape the Heat and Take a Seat in Our 2022 Children’s Summer Playhouse—Bring the Grandchildren for Summer Fun at Stockton
ALL TICKETS $12
Purchase all 3 Children's Summer Playhouse performances and save $2 per-ticket with our Summer Playhouse Savings package!
Little Red Riding Hood
July 27th at 10:30 AM
Oh no! Granny is sick in bed and needs to get better. It’s Little Red Riding Hood to the rescue with a yummy basket of goodies. Big Trouble! She meets the Big Bad Wolf along the way. He is sly, sneaky and always hungry. Who knows what will happen next! Join us for this classic tale filled with fun, humor and music too!
The Three Little Pigs
August 3rd at 10:30 AM
 Down on a lovely farm lives three little pigs. They decide to set off into the forest to live. They build three little houses; one made from straw, one made from sticks and finally one made from bricks. Enter the Big Bad Wolf, he is hungry! Watch as he tracks each of them and tries to blow down each house! This musical tale will have your little ones jumping out of their seats.
Snow White
August 10th at 10:30 AM
 A lovely Princess named Snow White lives in a castle with the Evil Queen. She escapes into a forest where she will meet many dwarfs from the audience. The Queen has a plan to put Snow White to sleep forever. All it takes is one bite from the magic apple. This classic musical tale will delight our young audiences.
The Children's Summer Playhouse series takes place in the CAMPUS CENTER THEATRE (not the Performing Arts Center), located in the Campus Center Building. PARKING LOT 3 is the closest lot to this venue.
Some of the older adult programs offered by SCOSA are partially funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, through grants from Area Agencies on Aging in Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. Voluntary donations to SCOSA supporting these programs are accepted.. Such donations are not a fee and are not required. Any donations received will be used to develop and operate future programs. If you wish to donate directly to SCOSA please make your checks payable to SCOSA and send them to:
SCOSA/SOBL, Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205-9441.
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