In June 2021, we are offering two classes with some of Stockton’s best professors. Learn from the experts about the Holocaust and Sylvia Plath – for just $45 for a four-week course. For more information, a sneak peek at July’s classes, or to register click HERE 
June 2021—Older Adult Education, Socialization & Recreation Programs
Mindfulness Meditation and Guided Imagery
6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, & 6/29/2021 12-1pm Register HERE
Join us for some mindfulness and relaxation to help slow your thoughts and enjoy a sense of calm.
Hidden Child: A Conversation with Survivor Sally Frishberg
6/1/2021 1-2pm Register HERE
In 1942, on the run from the Nazis, 8-year-old Sally and her family knocked on the door of a Polish farmer they knew and asked him to shelter them. The farmer agreed, ultimately hiding 15 family members in his cramped attic in rural Poland. Here they existed in silence for two years in constant fear of being discovered by the Nazis and their sympathizers. During this webinar, we will hear from Sally Frishberg as she shares her incredible story of rescue. This is hosted by Echoes & Reflections.
Treasure Awaits: The Genealogy Center’s Digital Collections
6/1/2021 2:30-3:30pm Register HERE
Discover the treasure trove of more than five million searchable items accessible online from The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us for a virtual tour of The Genealogy Center’s digital collections.
Wednesdays at One
6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30/2021 1-2pm Register HERE
Wednesdays at One will be an opportunity for participants to learn with and from Stockton graduate occupational therapy students. All are welcome.
Get Outside! Weekly Walks in June
6/4, 6/11, 6/18, & 6/25/2021 2-3pm Register HERE
Join Michaelle on Friday’s at 2PM starting for a weekly walk. Each week, we will meet at a different location. You can attend one walk or all four! Let’s get moving and take in some fresh air together. Please bring your mask, a water bottle, and comfortable walking shoes.
June 4th - Ventnor Boardwalk: Meet at the Ventnor Library parking lot at 2PM. We will walk along the boardwalk with an option to walk along the beach. Please bring your mask, a bottle of water and walking shoes. Address: 6500 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
June 11th- Birch Grove Park: Meet in the parking lot at 1PM. We will walk the 1.5-mile loop. It is listed as a beginner’s trail. Please bring your mask, a bottle of water and walking shoes/hiking boots. Address: 1675 Burton Avenue, Northfield, NJ 08225
June 18th - Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve: Meet in the parking lot at 1PM. We will walk the 1.9-mile loop around the lake. This trail is rated as easy. Please bring your mask, a bottle of water and walking shoes/hiking boots. Address: 317 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
June 25th - Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge: Meet in the parking lot at 1PM. We will walk the Leeds Eco- Trail (0.5-mile) and the Akers Woodland Trail (0.25-mile). This will be a shorter walk, but we will take our time and enjoy the nature around us. The trails are both rated easy. Please bring your mask, a bottle of water and walking shoes/hiking boots. Address: 800 Great Creek Road, Galloway, NJ 08205.
Square Gift Baskets
6/5/2021 10am-12pm Register: nikig3@gmail.com or Call 609 652-0366
LOCATION: Swan Bay Folk Art Center, 300 Sooy 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.
Knit and Crochet with Lois
6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, & 7/12/2021 10am-12pm Register HERE
LOCATION: Stockton at Manahawkin, Room 3, 712 East Bay Ave
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
6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, & 7/12/2021 12pm-2pm Register HERE
LOCATION: Stockton at Manahawkin, Room 3, 712 East Bay Ave
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.
Q&A with Holocaust Survivor Max Glauben
6/7/2021 1-2pm Register HERE
Join Echoes & Reflections and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a virtual discussion and Q&A with Holocaust Survivor Max Glauben on his newly published book, The Upstander: How Surviving the Holocaust Sparked Max Glauben’s Mission to Dismantle Hate. In it, Max explores his mischievous childhood and teen years as a go-to ghetto smuggler. He narrates his journey from the camps to American immigrant and Korean veteran. For decades, he bottled up his trauma. Then he realized: He could transform his pain into purpose. His memoir relays the true story of the harrowing violence and dehumanization Max endured. It relays Max’s powerful lifetime commitment to actively thwarting hate and galvanizing resilience. Max insists you, too, can transform your adversity into your greatest strength. We recommend participants read The Upstander before attending the program. This is hosted by Echoes & Reflections.
The Kindertransport: A Survivor Remembers
6/9/2021 1-2pm Register HERE
On the eve of WWII, as conditions in Europe deteriorated and countries closed their borders to refugees, Jewish organizations persuaded the British government to allow 10,000 children to enter the United Kingdom as temporary residents. This rescue mission is known as the Kindertransport. The vast majority of these children were Jewish - one of whom was Henry Foner (then called Heinz Lifschitz). During this webinar, Yad Vashem educator Liz Elsby will provide background information about the Kindertransport. Participants will also meet Henry Foner who will speak about his experiences as a child on the Kindertransport. This is hosted by Echoes & Reflections.
SoulCollage & Creativity Workshop
6/10/2021 1:30-3pm Register HERE
A Mindfulness based, creative way to learn more about yourself. This workshop is an opportunity to take some time to learn more about yourself through a creative, personalized art process. No art experience is necessary. In the workshops, we will work together to share our art and hints to living more mindfully.
Time to Tell Memoir Writing
6/21/2021 1-2:30pm 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.
Diaries in Times of Crisis Register HERE
6/24/2021 12:30-1:30pm (note time change for this month only)
We write during crisis and disasters for many reasons. To occupy our minds, to cope with our feelings. And, I would suggest, to record what it is like to live through such an experience. As a social historian, I have done a lot of oral history, or remembered history. Interviewing people about their lives, about specific events or places. And writing about that, always with the sense of urgency – a need to capture the lived experience before those voices are gone.
SCOSA NEWS, Continued
Therapeutic Arts Students Share Views in Final Projects
SCOSA Staffer Gina Maguire’s spring 2021 Therapeutic Arts with Older Adults course is sharing a compilation of end of the semester projects by the students. Two projects are being showcased: "Creative Ways to Change Thinking" and the "Isolation Art Challege." At least one project by each of the students is included, some may have both projects included. The "Creative Ways to Change Thinking" project is based on the Guerrilla Girls’ The Art of Complaining Project from the book “You are An Artist” by Sarah Urist Green. The "Isolation Art Challenge" is based on the Getty Museum Challenge- having everyday people recreate famous works of art, at home! To view the projects, click HERE.
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Stockton Gerontology Club Present Care Packages for Residents at Pleasantville High Rise
With the collaboration of SCCESL, SCOSA and Residential Housing 
Association (RHA), the Gerontology Club of Stockton University was able to put together a craft care package for older adults at the Pleasantville High Rise. The packages consist of a mini clay pot, paint, a paintbrush and a seed pod for the residents to plant after painting the clay pot. The purpose of this collaboration was to bring some additional joy to residents while they are expressing their imagination through painting. The collaboration successfully put together 60 craft care packages (see below) with the help of Amanda Maurer (Treasurer of RHA), Taylor Ketcham (President of RHA), Ashley Berenato (President of the Gerontology Club of Stockton University), Lauryn Flynn (Vice President of the Gerontology Club of Stockton University), Summer Forte (Treasurer of the Gerontology Club of Stockton University) and Rileigh Mason (Secretary of the Gerontology Club of Stockton University). The project, a collaboration between SCCESL, SCOSA, and the student Gerontology Club, was created by Trish Collins, community engagement liaison for SCCESL and SCOSA, and Christine Gayda-Chelder, faculty advisor of the Gerontology Club and SCOSA Service Coordinator. Trish Collins will deliver the packages the week of May 24.
EVENTS AND NEWS IN AGING IN SOUTH JERSEY AND BEYOND
JFS’ Village by the Shore Virtual Programs in June
DIY Container Garden, Tuesday, June 8 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Embrace your green thumb and join an informative session on creating and maintaining your own summer vegetable and flower container garden. You’ll learn how to grow delicious Jersey Fresh veggies and beautiful flowers. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by May 28.
Nurse’s Round-table: Medical Self-Advocacy & COVID-19 Update, Wednesday, June 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Take charge of your health! Join Nurse Educator Lori Pasahow for an informative program on becoming an empowered patient through self-advocacy. You’ll learn how to maintain control over your medical needs while voicing your concerns and personal preferences when interacting with doctors, hospitals, homecare workers and more. In the second half of the presentation, we’ll answer your COVID-19 questions and give the latest updates. RSVP by June 2.
The Positivity Project, Thursday, June 10 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Membership Director Tina Serota to discover ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul. Topics include: self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, resiliency and more. RSVP by June 8.
The Village Movie Society, Tuesday, June 15 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join theater teacher and coach Louise Marshall Hacker and Village Membership Director Tina Serota for a discussion about the movie, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. Attenborough recounts his life and the evolutionary history of life on earth. He both grieves the loss of wild places and offers hope and vision for the future. The film is available on Netflix. RSVP by June 9.
Memoir Workshop, Friday, June 18 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 need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by June 15.
Comfort Cooking: Light & Delicious, Tuesday, June 22 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join healthy eating and gardening guru, Bernadette Getzler, as she takes participants on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. You’ll learn how to cook your favorite recipes in new and creative ways by taking existing ingredients and substituting healthier options. Learn to eat comfort foods in a whole new way! RSVP by June 16.
BINGO, Wednesday, June 23 from 1pm to 2pm
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun BINGO games and prizes with Louise Marshall Hacker. 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 10.
Coffee Klatch, Thursday, June 24 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Insightful, animated and fast-paced conversation with friends and neighbors spanning “both sides of the aisle and the middle.” Share your thoughts on politics, technology, world events, the arts and more. This program is moderated by JFS Village Membership Director Tina Serota and JCC Program Director Josh Cutler. RSVP by June 22.
Trivia Game Day, Wednesday, June 30 from 4pm to 5pm
Test your knowledge and try to defeat the reigning trivia champion as you compete for the top prize. Topics include: science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This program is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5. Must pre-pay and RSVP by June 23.
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free for community members 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.
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 day 18 of each month to be included in the subsequent month’s Newsletter, which we anticipate e-mailing a few days before the beginning of each month. Please submit items with any images as a jpg. The E-News is also posted on SCOSA’s Web-Site under the Newsletters/Press Releases tab. Items consistent with SCOSA's goals and e-news focus 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 submit items and any questions to Trish Collins, Community Engagement Liaison, at patricia.collins@stockton.edu or by telephone (609) 652-4456.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS ON AGING
National Council on Aging-Lyft Campaign—Up to $25 Offered, Get Vaccinated
Lyft has provided ride codes with a value of up to $25 each to travel to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for both the first and second doses. This effort is part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign, which is mobilizing a coalition of partners to provide access to rides to and from vaccination sites across the country.
How to use the NCOA-Lyft vaccine ride codes
The Lyft promo codes we’re offering can be used for a roundtrip ride for each dose of the COVID vaccine. Each code below covers up to $50 per round trip ($25 to the vaccine appointment, and $25 back home). There are no location restrictions, and the vaccine ride codes are valid through December 31, 2021.
Learn more about how to set up an account and request a ride: https://www.ncoa.org/article/ncoa-and-lyft-help-older-adults-get-rides-to-their-covid-19-vaccine. All older adults who use the Lyft codes will be required to follow Lyft’s Health Safety policies, which include staying home if they are sick, wearing a mask, keeping the car and their hands clean, sitting in the back seat, and keeping the car windows open when possible.
NCOA is hosting a free informational webinar for provider organizations about this offer on Monday, May 24 at 2 pm ET to walk through the details. Get the log-in details at: https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-to-help-older-adults-get-a-ride-to-the-covid-vaccine-through-the-lyftup-program.
Caregivers, take time to Complete the Aging Survey
The task force is requesting assistance in disseminating a survey of Caregiver characteristics and needs. The survey links are below. We are asking that you spread the word about this opportunity for caregivers to share their experiences and thoughts. Please work with your networks to encourage caregivers to complete the survey (available in English and Spanish—see below).
Please reach out with any specific questions you may have. The Task Force’s direct email is doas.caregivertaskforce@dhs.nj.gov and our website is www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/home/caregivertaskforce/
English: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3y4eKyb7i8zURMy
Spanish: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86ddPczUzYhS4Xc
Ageism and Culture
La Verne Ford Wimberly, age 82, of Tulsa, OK, dresses up in colorful outfits for church each Sunday, even though she watches remotely from her living room, and then delights fellow parishioners by posting a selfie on Facebook after the service. "The whole point was to inspire people and make them feel good, so I'm happy that's working," Wimberly said. Full story at: The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (3/31)
EVENTS AND RESOURCES OF GENERAL INTEREST
Upcoming Events at Stockton’s Kramer Hall, Hammonton 
The Cares Act 2020 Request for Relief Funding
Submission of this application (see below) is the First step toward gaining the funding to help regain your complete independence. Please visit www.atlanticCil.org for more information about documentation required.
Caregiver Mystery Continuing Education Program
All Stockton Ospreys (including faculty, staff, alumni, students, affiliates, and associates) receive a discounted price of $54. Registration closes June 3rd! To register online visit stockton.gosignmeup.com. For additional questions email cs@stockton.edu or call 609-652-4227. The flyer for the event is below.
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.
Quick Links to Stockton Programs and Facilities:
Arts & Humanities on Facebook and on Youtube, Performing Arts Center, Holocaust Resource Center, Art Gallery, Veteran Affairs, BayAtlanticSymphony.org, Carnegie Center, Atlantic City, Manahawkin Instructional Site, Kramer Hall, Hammonton, Anne Azeez Hall, Woodbine, The Noyes Museum of Art
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