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June 2022 E-News Vol 11, #6
In this issue:
SCOSA NEWS AND EVENTS
MONTHLY COLUMN by Michaelle Cooke, TES
This month I was supposed to go to the National Senior Games in Ft. Lauderdale to compete in three swimming events. Unfortunately, I contracted COVID-19 in early May (fortunately a mild case and I'm 100% now). My events were scheduled for May 13, 14 and 15. Since I couldn’t complete my training and didn’t know how the disease would progress, I cancelled the trip. It was disappointing but will give me more time to prepare for Cleveland in 2023!
SCOSA Bids Fond Farewell to Michaelle
SCOSA has been fortunate to have hired Michaelle Cooke, MBA, as a Temporary Employment Specialist upon her graduation last May with a BS in Biology and minor in Gerontology. Michaelle is leaving us this week, as she returns her focus on biomedical research on aging and graduate school. As an intern with SCOSA, Michaelle primarily focused on helping Christine Ferri run our Stockton Institute for Lifelong Learning (SILL). As our TES, she took on innumerable additional roles, including leading SILL while Christine was on Sabbatical, leading several physical activity programs for older adults in Cape May and Atlantic counties, and especially helping us with upgrading our grant management and organizational capacity, something critically needed as we moved from having funding from only one county, to funding from three. We’re grateful for her contributions and wish her well in her next journeys.
Congratulations to Newly Selected SCOSA Research Scholars and Faculty Fellow
A sub-committee of Stockton's Research and Professional Development Committee recently awarded SCOSA Faculty Research Scholars funding for "Get FIT Seniors" to a team led by Alycia Mastrangelo, DPT, professor of physical therapy, with Joan Perks, Ph.D., APN-C, CNE, CEN, CRNI, associate professor of nursing & Mary Kientz, Ph.D., associate professor of occupational therapy. The funding will allow the team to continue and expand their successful program, which has been funded by R&PD and SCOSA for several years.
Earlier this spring, SCOSA's Faculty Fellow for the 2022-2023 academic year was selected by a SCOSA committee. Duo (Helen) Wei, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science will work with SCOSA to encourage interprofessional research and education. Dr. Wei specializes in health informatics, and her work cuts across several disciplines and schools at Stockton.
SCOSA Faculty Contribute to Stockton's April/May Celebrate Diversity Digest
SCOSA Service Chair Christine Gayda-Chelder, Age Friendly University TES Karen Rose, and Director Dave Burdick recently published an article titled "Perceptions of Late Adulthood: Initiatives on Combating Ageism for Stockton's Celebrate Diversity: Campus Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Digest (Click Here to Read). In their article they refer to the national Reframing Aging Initiative of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), which recently released three new videos to help us use language that presents a more complete understanding of aging. Thee videos and other extensive resources are available here: https://www.reframingaging.org/
SCOSA Older Adult Ed Instructor Lois Allen’s Birthday
In May, longtime SCOSA instructor Lois Allen celebrated a milestone birthday, she turned 85! Lois has been teaching One Stroke Painting, Knitting and Crocheting, and Chair Yoga for SCOSA for almost 10 years. But Lois’ true passion is dance. She owned a dance studio by age 18, and it is still in business thanks to her daughter.
Each year, Lois marks her calendar to share a public dance on her birthday, this year’s theme was “Hawaii.” Here are some photos for those of you who missed this gift to us! By the way, Lois’ mother made her the costume... 65 years ago, and it still fits!
 
NJGWEP Students Present Poster at American Geriatrics Society Annual Conference
Stockton students Eliza Osborne and Mary Timney (pictured below, from left) recently returned from Orlando, FL, where they presented a poster at the 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) on May 12th. The poster titled, Qualitative Health Assessment from Affordable Housing, was co-authored by SCOSA leaders, professors Lekha Prakash, Dave Burdick, and Megan Foti. Eliza remarked, “It was a valuable experience to be surrounded by like-minded health care professionals who share the common goal of improving the quality of life of aging individuals”.
Mary and Eliza participated in the New Jersey Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (NJGWEP) at Rittenberg Manor Senior Housing in Egg Harbor City under Dr. Prakash’s direct supervision. SCOSA is a sub-grantee under NJGWEP, led by Elyse Perweiler, co-director of the NJ Institute on Successful Aging at the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The program focuses on improving “health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement by integrating geriatrics and primary care.” The ongoing project at Rittenberg Manor serves 102 residents and provides group activities and personalized care plans that have increased social participation, technology usage, and physical exercise.
Stockton Age Friendly University (AFU) Column 
by Karen Rose, Ph.D., SCOSA AFU champion; adjunct professor, Psychology and Health Science
A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll found that US adults over the age of 65 feel better prepared to age in place than those 50-64, who for the most part are still working. This month’s column unpacks how ‘aging in place’ is defined, why those in middle-age may fear it, and ways to ‘lean in’ to the fear.
Aging in place is defined by the CDC as the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. A recent University of Michigan poll found that 88% of people over age 50 said they wanted to age in the home where they live now. Although most definitions focus on home, there is growing recognition, for example, in environmental gerontology, that factors beyond the home including neighborhoods and community resources are crucial in an individual’s ability to age in place. Simply put, when thinking about your own aging in place, it is important to think beyond the ability to live independently in your home; it is equally important to think about resources in the community that will support your independence (e.g., medical services, transportation systems, and affordable housing).
As mentioned, the AP-NORC poll found that those 50-64 feared aging in place more than those who are most likely doing so (over 65) and it may be that fear of the unknown, financial concerns, and overall lack of preparation for retirement account for why this is the case. Although understandable given the challenges of the past decade (e.g., great recession, COVID-19 pandemic) --what if individuals leaned into the fear and prepared for aging in place rather than avoided it?
Beth Spencer, M.A., M.S.W., a retired geriatric social worker at the University of Michigan Geriatrics Center, and Sheria Robinson-Lane, Ph.D., who studies aging in place topics at the U-M School of Nursing suggest preparation can take place in four ways. (Want to Age in Place Someday?) 1. Start planning sooner rather than later. You may be fine now, but in all reality, most of us will face a disability at some point. If you plan, you will be able to maintain independence for a longer period. Go through your home and imagine an older version of yourself noting your ability to get around. Not all homes are modifiable, and if you note that now, you can plan for the next steps. 2. Take small steps to make your home more age-friendly such as installing railings, grab bars, good lighting, nightlights, eliminating rugs and mats, clearing furniture paths, tucking away cords to avoid tripping, and marking the end of a staircase or step with brightly colored tape to avoid missing it. 3. Think about bigger projects to adapt your home to fit your needs including bathroom remodels, one-level living, ramps, and stair lifts. These may be easier to finance when still working. 4. Overcome your reluctance to ask for, or pay for, help. As Spencer says, “one of the ways to age gracefully is to learn to accept help that you may need. If you don’t need help yet, you should think hard about how well you’ll be able to accept help when you need it—including from people you do not know.” Not an easy task, but in thinking about it now and having conversations with your support network, you are ultimately deciding for yourself what ‘aging in place’ means for you--revel in your independence!
GERO COORDINATOR’S COLUMN
by Christine Gayda-Chelder, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and SCOSA service chair
Careers In Aging Week Event: When Ageism and Racism Meet
Gerontology Celebration! On April 29th, students graduating with the Gerontology Minor and SCOSA’s interns were honored during the Psychology Program’s annual Psi Chi conference. Students took the stage to a well-earned applause for their exceptional work and dedication to older adults. A presentation of the joys of late life was highlighted, including this quote by rock legend David Bowie: “Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been.”
Congratulations, best wishes, and many thanks to our graduating minors Dana DeMola, John Destefano, Kattleya Leigh Go, Rebekah Krohn, and Nicole White, and to our SCOSA Interns Amanda Maurer and Nicole White.
At the conference, Nicole White earned Program Distinction in Psychology for her SCOSA project titled “Diverse Benefits of Guided Autobiography (GAB) on Older Adults.” This is particularly impressive as only two psychology majors earned distinction this year out of approximately 170 psychology graduates. SCOSA Service Chair Christine Gayda-Chelder chaired the other project this year, conducted by Carlie Pascale. Nicole’s faculty committee included Dave Burdick (Chair), Lisa Cox, and Jessica Fleck. SCOSA is grateful to Nicole and Amanda for their willingness to assist SCOSA after they graduated on May 13th by representing SCOSA at Cape May County Senior Center Open Houses and to Amanda for supervising students at SCOSA’s GWEP program in Egg Harbor City.
SPOTLIGHT on June and July SILL Classes
Authored by Dr. Lisa E. Cox, SCOSA interim assistant director and professor of social work
Spiritual and religious themes are important to many older adults. Therefore, helping professionals and family members alike can help older people promote better emotional and social functioning. Social workers, pastoral counselors or spiritual directors are sometimes a part of people’s lives and they can facilitate people’s connections with formal religious institutions or private, spiritual, secular activities.
For four Fridays throughout the month of June, Stockton’s Institute on Lifelong Learning is offering a chance to zoom with others to explore spirituality in all its many forms and dimensions. Stockton professor, Dr. Lisa Cox, will lead interactive zoom sessions starting on Friday June 3, and continuing on Fridays through the 24th. Participants will consider the differences between the concepts of spirituality and religion and the way terms are applied. The role of religion in the lives of older people will be explored, attending to differences in its importance based on gender, race/ethnicity, and faith-perspective. Group members will also discuss: 1) how spirituality can be assessed in older people, 2) how Guided Autobiographical sensitizing questions can deepen one’s understanding of their spirituality; and 3) how journaling, projects, activities and “the Arts” can make life more meaningful and hence ‘spiritual.’ Register HERE
Below are examples of “Group Practice Activities” that any leader can use—whether facilitating a group face-to-face or on an online platform.
- Conduct a spiritual reminiscence group. Begin the group by asking members to discuss their own family rituals. Four types of rituals that members may examine include: day-to-day rituals, family traditions, holiday rituals and life cycle rituals (birth, baptisms, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, deaths, etc.)
- Guide group members through different types of memories to help them recall spiritual beliefs and feelings or an attachment to a more formal religious practice. Explore rituals: day-to-day rituals include: meal time rituals, bedtime rituals, greetings of welcome or goodbye; or members could offer prayers and/or meditations that they’ve uttered, in the past, in the morning or at night; daily meditations or particular greetings they use to greet friends or family and engage others in daily life.
- Visit the Center for the Study of Religion/Spirituality and Health at Duke University. This Center maintains a list of current and recent research projects that address elder spirituality and religiosity. It also contains links to other areas of research in aging at Duke University and other research institutions.
Tuition: $25 for 2 sessions; Free to residents 60 years old or older of Atlantic or Ocean Counties. Register HERE
June 2nd: “The Stories of Children and Young Adults in the Netherlands during the Holocaust and Lessons for Today”
The stories written by Dutch youth about life in Amsterdam and nearby towns and villages will highlight the importance of rescue and resistance in the Netherlands during World War II.
June 9th: “In Honor of Anne Frank’s 93rd Birthday”
The Diary of Anne Frank is sometimes read by middle and high school students. The presenters will include new information about Anne Frank’s betrayal and the information that is often not included when the diary is used to teach the history of the Holocaust.
Tuition: $45 for 4 sessions; Free to residents 60 years old or older of Atlantic or Ocean Counties. Register HERE
This course will look at the Grimm Nursery and Household Tales through a disability studies lens. Our approach will include a discussion of narrative prosthesis, the practice of using disability to further a plot. Disability or deformity is often presented as an obstacle to “wholeness,” a signifier of nefarious character, or a punishment for wrongdoing. This representation becomes problematic when we look at the Grimm’s Nursery and Household tales as a socialization tool for 19th century middle-class German children.
We will also look at the Brothers Grimm and their own battles with poor health and disability and how these experiences may have affected their fairy tale projects. The oral tales the Grimms collected did not contain instances of disability at nearly the same frequency as the final Nursery and Household Tales. Cinderella’s step-sisters kept their vision at the conclusion of the first edition, but had their eyes plucked out (as punishment) in the second and subsequent editions. We will look at possible explanations for that and other changes.
SCOSA Older Adult Education, Socialization & Recreation Programs
Reminders: All visitors to the Galloway campus must register for each visit. The registration includes the opportunity to register your car (and avoid parking tickets) here: https://go.stockton.edu/public/visitor/form
Registration Process and Information Needs
In the past months, we have made necessary changes to our registration procedures. Registrations are taken through Zoom, but not all of our programming is online. Please always note the program locations in our newsletter listings and/or on the SCOSA Website. We collect only the information required to allow us to receive Older Americans’ Act funding, which we need to support our programming. So, please provide all of the requested information each time you register. We're working on another more user friendly and cost-effective solution and appreciate your patience! 😊
Chair Yoga
Fridays, 5/27. 6/3, 10,(skip 17) , 24, & 7/ 1, 2022 9:30-10:30am
Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 E. Bay Avenue Register HERE
Join Lois for Chair Yoga, for modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people.
Preserving Your Family's History Through Scanning
Tuesday 5/31/2022 2:30-3:30pm
Online via Zoom Register HERE
Don't be afraid! Open that scanner and scan. Join us as we talk about scanners, scanning, and things associated with scanning which might help you in your journey toward archiving your family treasures. Presented by Kay Spears through the Genealogy Center.
ASA Webinar: Keeping Your Brain in Shape: The Importance of Proactive Brain Health
Wednesday 6/1/2022 1-2pm
Online via Zoom Register HERE
Join SCOSA and The American Society on Aging. The brain is an important organ that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It is our body’s command center and as we age, we are at an increased risk for cognitive impairment. However, research is finding that there is much we can do proactively to keep our brain in shape as we age and reduce the risk of cognitive impairment later in life. Join us for this webinar in the month of June, which is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, to learn more about proactive brain health
SILL: The Stories of Children and Young Adults in the Netherlands during the Holocaust and Lessons for Today
Thursday, 6/2/2022 11am-12pm
Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East Bay Avenue Register HERE
The stories written by Dutch youth about life in Amsterdam and nearby towns and villages will highlight the importance of rescue and resistance in the Netherlands during World War II.
Time to Tell Memoir Writing
Thursday, 6/2/2022 12pm-1:30pm
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.
SILL: Exploring your Spirituality: Finding Meaning Across the Lifecourse
Fridays, 6/3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 9-10am
Online via Zoom Register HERE
Across four zoom sessions, we’ll define and explore “spirituality,” through both secular and religious interpretations; and discuss how we all search for truth, values, and meaning in our lives. Participants will learn ways to enhance their spiritual literacy, draw maps of their spiritual journey, and engage in exercises/rituals to enhance their creativity.
Classic Film First Friday: My Man Godfrey
Friday, 6/3/2022 1-3pm
Stockton at Hammonton or Online via Zoom
Register HERE
Join Nick from Hammonton for this 1954 film starring Liz Taylor, where an American journalist returns to Paris - a city that gave him true love and deep grief.
Second Wednesday: Make a Friendship Bracelet for Pride Month
Wednesday, 6/8/2022 11am-12pm
Stockton at Hammonton Register HERE
Staff from the Noyes Museum and Kramer Hall will show you and a loved one how to make a friendship bracelet in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
SILL: In Honor of Anne Frank’s 93rd Birthday
Thursday, 6/9/2022 11am-12pm
Stockton at Manahawkin, 712 East Bay Avenue Register HERE
The Diary of Anne Frank is sometimes read by middle and high school students. The presenters will include new information about Anne Frank’s betrayal and the information that is often not included when the diary is used to teach the history of the Holocaust.
Join SCOSA and the American Society on Aging. It is estimated that one out of six women and one out of ten men older than age 55 will develop dementia. Today, there are 5 million older adults who have been diagnosed with dementia, and that number is growing. While the diagnosis is a result of a physician's assessment, often the care falls to a paid or unpaid caregiver, which can be overwhelming. Understanding the unique behaviors associated with dementia and gaining tips to help manage the behaviors of loved ones/patients can play a huge role in a caregiver’s success. This webinar will give participants a better understanding of potential cognitive changes and healthy suggestions on choosing appropriate activities for loved ones and patients. This webinar also will identify signs of caregiver burnout, to help alert caregivers of the risks.
Square Gift Baskets
Saturday, 6/11/2022 10am-12pm
To Register, Call Niki 609-652-0366
Swan Bay Folk Art Center
300 Sooys Landing Rd, Port Republic
Create two of these practical baskets in one class. These 6"square baskets have colored reed woven through them with a reed bow. This is a great basket to fill with your favorite candy or cookies. Keep one and give one as a gift.
Tour of Poetry
Saturday 6/11/2022 11:00am-1:00pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield No Registration
During each session of this monthly program, an established poet will read original work, present an engaging lecture, and encourage participants to write & share something of their own. Participants will have an opportunity to have their poetry included in the Tour of Poetry Anthology.
Players & Playwrights
Saturday 6/18/2022 1-4pm
Stockton University John F. Scarpa Academic Center
Room 210 Register HERE
Players and Playwrights (P&P) is a forum in which accomplished and aspiring Playwrights can propose original plays to be read by Players - with the aim of presenting public reader’s theater productions, annually. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to participate in reading, writing, or enjoying plays.
Greeting Card Workshop
Monday 6/20/2022 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: Disability in the Brothers Grimm
Fridays, 7/8, 15, 22, & 29, 2022 12-1pm
Online via Zoom Register HERE
This course will look at the Grimm Nursery and Household Tales through a disability studies lens. Our approach will include a discussion of narrative prosthesis, the practice of using disability to further a plot. Disability or deformity is often presented as an obstacle to “wholeness,” a signifier of nefarious character, or a punishment for wrongdoing. This representation becomes problematic when we look at the Grimm’s Nursery and Household tales as a socialization tool for 19th century middle-class German children.
We will also look at the Brothers Grimm and their own battles with poor health and disability and how these experiences may have affected their fairy tale projects. The oral tales the Grimms collected did not contain instances of disability at nearly the same frequency as the final Nursery and Household Tales. Cinderella’s step-sisters kept their vision at the conclusion of the first edition, but had their eyes plucked out (as punishment) in the second and subsequent editions. We will look at possible explanations for that and other changes.
EVENTS AND NEWS IN AGING IN SOUTH JERSEY AND BEYOND
Atlantic County News and Events
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore Virtual Programs in June
DIY Container Garden, Tuesday, May 31 (10:30am to 11:30am)
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota live from her front porch for a demonstration on transitioning your Spring Container Gardens to Summer Gardens. Discover the hardy plants that can withstand the heat and how you can create a colorful and beautiful garden for entertaining or relaxing with a good book. RSVP by May 27.
Nurse’s Roundtable: Corporate Healthcare’s Impact on Seniors, Wednesday, June 1 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Nurse Lori Pasahow and Tina Serota for an in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctors' practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how telemedicine, computerization and big business impacts 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 May 31.
The Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, June 2 from 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 your wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by May 31.
The Village Movie Society, Tuesday, June 7 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, The Bucket List, starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. This inspiring dramedy is about two men who bust out of a cancer ward in order to live their remaining years to the fullest. Watch ahead of time from the comfort of home and then plan to share your thoughts. The film is available on Netflix. RSVP by June 3.
BINGO, Wednesday, June 8 from 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 June 6.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, June 10 from 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 June 7.
Comfort Cooking: Healthy & Delicious, Tuesday, June 14 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join Bernadette Getzler as she takes you on a food journey using fresh ingredients. Cook your favorite summer recipes in new and inventive ways by substituting healthier options. RSVP by June 8.
The Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, June 15 from 7pm to 7:30pm
Prepare for a restful night’s sleep! Explore positivity during challenging times with JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Tina Serota. You’ll learn ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by June 8.
Coffee Klatch: Hybrid, Thursday, June 16 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Your world in 60 minutes! Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, the arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person or from home via Zoom. Mask encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by June 9.
Book Talk: Conversation with Local Author, Tuesday, June 21 from 7pm to 8pm
Don’t miss an engaging, interactive conversation with Molly Golubcow, local author of the hybrid memoir, The Hotel on St. James Place. The story is about her Holocaust Survivor parents who are proprietors of a small hotel with a group of colorful characters in 1970s Atlantic City. If you wish to read Molly’s book (not required for attendance), it may be purchased on Amazon or at Makt Arts in Ventnor. The story will provide readers with an unforgettable journey of resilience, survival and acceptance. RSVP by June 14.
Trivia Game Day, Thursday, June 23 from 4pm to 5pm
Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize! Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to June 16 to Tina Serota.
Evening Yoga with Candice, Monday, June 27 from 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 June 15.
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to participate. 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.
Cape May County News and Events
Cape May County Division of Aging & Disability Services - Open House, May 19
Trish Collins, Community Engagement Liaison attended the Open House, which was held on May 12 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Ocean City, NJ. There were five venders on site with nearly 60 older adults in attendance. Trish had an opportunity to network with attendees. She also discussed SCOSA’s in-person and virtual programs, the monthly Newsletter, and informed everyone about SCOSA’s Older Americans’ Month Celebration.
Attention Cape May Residents: Your Input Sought for Annual Needs Assessment
It is that time again when we are conducting our Annual Needs Assessment Survey for services. I am asking for your help in spreading this survey throughout the community to maximize our effort in collecting valuable data. The link to the Survey is below and it takes about 2-3 minutes. The Survey campaign ends on June 1.
If you have any questions or need a paper version of this survey, please feel free to contact Krista Fitzsimons, Program Coordinator/Planner CMC Division of Aging & Disability Services at (609) 886-2784.
Ocean County News and Events
Shore to Age Well Health Fair: Tuesday, May 31 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hosted at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin
News and Events from Elsewhere in NJ
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 day 18 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. Click here to submit items that will be published on a space available basis. 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 Trish Collins, Community Engagement Liaison, Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA), at patricia.collins@stockton.edu or by telephone (609) 652-4456.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS ON AGING
May was Older Americans Month and this year’s theme is “Age My Way.” Thousands of older (and younger) New Jersey residents are opting to do that by walking, but with a twist: going the distance. The New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well invites you to review the YouTube video, titled: Aging Insights Episode 128- "Meet the FreeWalkers"
April 28, 2022--Keeping the Spark of Activism Alive, an Intergenerational Dialogue, Virtual Event
Stockton University was recently featured in a national webinar presented by Generations United from Washington, DC. The session was introduced by Generations United CEO, Donna Butts, facilitated by journalist Juan Williams, and featuring panelists from Stockton’s Stories of Atlantic City Intergenerational Project including Belinda Manning (a regular SCOSA Time to Tell participant, pictured below with Mr. Williams), Lauren Simon, Christina Noble, and Dr. Trina Gipson-Jones. This virtual event elevated the impact of connecting elders and youth in conversation around the Civil Rights Movement, current social justice movements, the future of racial justice, and the role of intergenerational relationships in the fight for racial equity. A YouTube recording of the event is available here: Keeping the Spark of Activism Alive - Generations United Event Recording.
EVENTS AND RESOURCES OF GENERAL INTEREST
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI RELATIONS
The Alumni Relations organizes a number of events that are open to the community as well as Stockton Alums. The event calendar can be found here. The second Saturday event in May was a painting class at the Atlantic City campus taught by Professor Jacob Feige. The class included all supplies and a pizza lunch. Attendees included alumni, parents and children. The Alumni Relations staff organized a terrific event and made sure everyone had a great time. Check out the second Saturday for July: Make your own ice cream with physics Professor Joe Trout! Register here.
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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 a grant by the Division of Intergenerational Services, Atlantic County, New Jersey. You may make voluntary donations to SCOSA. 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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