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February 2023 E-News Vol 12, #2
In This Issue:
SAVE THE DATE: SCOSA’s Popular Successful Aging Festival Returns in May
As announced last month, May 23rd will mark the return for SCOSA's Annual Successful Aging Festival after COVID-19 related cancellations in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The festival will be located at Stockton University’s Campus Center, Galloway, NJ. The Festival Theme will coincide with the national Older Americans Month Theme: Aging Unbound, "which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. Join us in promoting flexible thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included." The daylong event will include a keynote presentation and/or panel, breakout sessions, a large exhibit hall and other engaging and informative events. Details, including sponsorship, advertising, exhibiting, and volunteer opportunities will be shared on SCOSA's Annual Festival page.
Writing in the Pines: SCOSA Partners with Murphy Writing, Offers Scholarships
SCOSA is partnering with Murphy Writing to offer 10 scholarships to this spring's Writing in the Pines, an all day writing retreat scheduled for Saturday April 22nd at Stockton's Galloway Campus. The 7th annual retreat helps participants to "leave your winter doldrums behind and as spring breaks through the sandy soil. Let this getaway revitalize and inspire you as you set some new writing into motion." For more information, click HERE.
Spotlight on SILL Classes for February & March 2023
SILL: Telling Stories with Baseball Memorabilia
Instructor: Michael Cagno, Executive Director of The Noyes Museum of Art
Wednesdays 2/8, 15, & 22/2023 12:30-1:30pm
Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City
Register HERE
The tuition costs for the SILL course is $30 (only 3 sessions); and Free to residents aged 60 or older living in Atlantic or Ocean Counties.
This course considers the history of baseball from the perspective of the $1 Million Nolan Ryan Memorabilia Collection donated to Stockton University. Students will learn about the development of the sport, the rise of notable athletes in addition to Ryan, and will also learn about the process of collecting memorabilia and creating exhibits.
Since August 2006, Michael Cagno has served as Executive Director of The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University. Today the Noyes Museum operates facilities in Hammonton and Atlantic City. Michael currently serves on the Board of Trustees as Vice-President for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museum, Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Ducktown Neighborhood Association, Chairman of the National Building Museums Symposium and has served as board member for the New Jersey Association of Museums. Having a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from Rowan University, Master's Degree in Museum in Management and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration from Seton Hall University has allowed Michael to follow his passion for the arts.
The Contemporary American Novel
Instructor: Professor Kristin Jacobson, Ph.D.
Fridays March 3, 10, (skip 17), 24 and 31, 2023 12:30-1:30 pm
Galloway Campus
Register HERE
Tuition: $45 for all four sessions. SILL courses are FREE to residents aged 60 or older living in Atlantic or Ocean Counties.
This course outlines the status of the contemporary American novel in the first session. Participants will select one to three recent American novels for the remaining three sessions, with a specific focus on contemporary American women writers as March is Women’s History Month. The remaining three sessions will focus on the novel(s) selected, with lectures focused on genre, historical and cultural context, and other writers who explore similar themes. There will be time in each session for discussion of the lecture and novel. Participants are encouraged to read the novel prior to the session or use the course for enrichment of future reading. Novel list (participants will pick 1-3 for sessions 2-4): The Vanishing Half (2020) by Brit Bennett, A Children’s Bible (2020) by Lydia Millet, A Woman is No Man (2019) by Etaf Rum, The Idiot (2017) by Elif Batuman, The Round House (2012) by Louise Erdrich, Salvage the Bones (2011) by Jesmyn Ward.
Kristin J. Jacobson is a professor of American Literature, American Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Stockton University in New Jersey. She completed her Ph.D. at Penn State, her M.A. at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and her B.A. at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Her book Neodomestic American Fiction (2010, Ohio State University Press) examines contemporary domestic novels. Her recent book The American Adrenaline Narrative (2020, University of Georgia Press) identifies a new genre of travel and environmental literature. The project defines and then examines the genre’s significant tropes from an ecofeminist perspective. Jacobson’s current research examines contemporary American climate fiction. Jacobson was also a Fulbright-Greece scholar at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and a Fulbright Specialist at the International University of Kyrgyzstan.
SCOSA NEWS AND EVENTS
SCOSA's Advisory Council Meeting, Scheduled for February 28
SCOSA has been setting the foundation for a new and expanded Advisory Council that will convene for the first time on Tuesday, February 28. Key stakeholders from Stockton and the community will be invited to assist us in fulfilling our mission to promote research, education, and service to nurture body, mind and spirit of New Jersey's growing population of older adults.
Creative Over 60’s Needed for Project with Students
Based on the PBS documentary, “Lives Well Lived,” students in Gina Maguire’s Therapeutic Arts with Older Adults class seek 20-25 creative people over age 60 (writers, cooks, dancers, painters, knitters, etc.) to meet four to five times during the semester. The first session is February 8 (from 8:15am to 10am), in the Board of Trustees Room on the Galloway Campus. Participants will discuss the project, watch the documentary, and then be paired. To Register click HERE. For questions or concerns, email Gina.Maguire@Stockton.edu.
SCOSA's Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Welcomes New Participants
SCOSA's weekly Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group welcomes new participants. The program, funded federally through the Atlantic County Office on Aging, invites attendance either in-person in the Stockton Campus Center or via Zoom. The program involves a brief lecture, Q&A, and support discussions. Our sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 12-1pm and is led by SCOSA service chair, Dr. Christine Gayda-Chelder, our Assistant Director, Dr. Christine Ferri, and other guest speakers. To Register, please click HERE. The schedule is listed below:
- Tuesday, February 7: Information about clinical trials
- Tuesday, February 14: How to interview potential in-home caregivers
- Tuesday, February 21: Mindfulness
- Tuesday, February 28: Agitation: A new decision tree for providers
Age Friendly University (AFU) Update
by Karen Rose, Ph.D., SCOSA AFU champion; adjunct professor, Psychology and Health Science
Karen Rose attended an informative webinar in January 2023 hosted by the Alabama Department of Aging that covered the Providing Alzheimer’s N’ Dementia Assistance Project (PANDA),a comprehensive state-wide project piloted in Alabama in 2019 and funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) that provides supportive services, including person-centered care plans, education, and training, for people living with dementia (PLWD), aging adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Currently, an estimated 15.7 million adult family caregivers are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, or other dementias in the United States. Many caregivers cannot recognize when they are experiencing the early signs of burn-out. This project is unique as Alabama AAAs are working together to provide consistency in the dementia services provided throughout their areas of the state and are keeping their local and state leaders informed of their work as part of their sustainability planning. If successful, this model will be helpful to other states navigating support for families struggling with dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their caregivers.
GERO Coordinator’s Column
by Christine Gayda-Chelder, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, Gerontology Program Coordinator, and SCOSA’s Service Chair
Strength Training for ALL:
Many of the gerontology courses at Stockton University teach the findings of recent, evidence-based research that explores the keys to staying healthy in late adulthood. Much may be found regarding the benefits of walking and other aerobic activities, but do not forget to strength train! The link below offers information about the value of strength training beyond early and middle adulthood. Note the age of participants in the study included people over the age of 85…be inspired and start your journey to muscle fitness today.
SCOSA Welcomes Trainees in Latest CECC Course
Last week SCOSA welcomed ten trainees from across the nation in the 12th offering of our 15-week online Certificate in Elder Care Coordination (CECC), presented in collaboration with the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA). The asynchronous online program, offered via Blackboard, is divided into three 5-week courses designed to better prepare staff from LCPLFA-member firms for their complex jobs.
A Welcome/Get Acquainted Zoom on 1/26 included new trainees from Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Michigan, and New York, and included special introductions from attorney Tim Takacs and ECC Deb King, who together conceptualized the LCPLFA model nearly 25 years ago. SCOSA has trained 18o participants from 30 states since taking over from the University of Florida thanks to the efforts of then LCPLFA board member, local elder care attorney Michael Weinraub, who has taught a course on aging and the law for Stockton for several years. The program is currently led by SCOSA director Burdick with assistance from Anne Crozier, CECC with the Bratton Law Group, and professor/SCOSA assistant director Christine Ferri.
SCOSA Grant Renewals
We are pleased to report that approvals are being finalized with county governments from Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean Counties for the continuation of our Older Adult Programs in each county, including Education, Socialization & Recreation, and Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education/Support in Atlantic County; Socialization & Recreation in Cape May County’s four Senior Centers, and Education, Socialization & Recreation, and Physical Activity in Ocean County, primarily at Stockton’s Manahawkin Instructional Site. We are especially grateful for expanded funding for our programs from Atlantic County and to Cape May County for allocating additional American Rescue Plan funds to SCOSA.
NJGWEP Update
Funding was also extended into 2023 for our participation in the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine grant for the New Jersey Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (PI Elyse Perweiler). As a sub-grantee along with the Rutgers School of Nursing, the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, the Diocese of Camden, and others, SCOSA will place an interprofessional team of four students at the Rittenberg Manor Senior Housing community in Egg Harbor City for an 8-Week rotation commencing on February 1st. The students will conduct basic health assessments of residents and then develop and implement various intervention plans for the residents.
Students (Kayla Ates, senior Health Science/Pre-OT; Celeste DeRose, senior Health Science/Pre-Communication Disorders; Alyssa Frencer, MSW student interning with SCOSA; and Ryan Toppi, senior Health Sciences/Pre-OT, Gerontology minor) are supervised by SCOSA director Burdick (overall program management), HLTH professor Lekha Prakash and SCOSA staff member Trish Collins (on-site supervision), with additional assistance from MSOT professor Megan Foti.
SCOSA Faculty Fellow Invited to National Workgroup
SCOSA faculty fellow Helen Wei, Ph.D., associate professor of Computer Science and Information Systems, was recently invited to serve on the 2023 Grant Writing Skills Webinar Series Development Workgroup for the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The committee will help develop GSA Webinars focused on grant writing skills, such as securing pilot research funding through NIA supported center programs, government funding sources, transition awards, and more. The workgroup is part of GSA's Program, Publications and Products Committee. Congratulations to Helen Wei for this important appointment!
SCOSA Older Adult Education, Socialization & Recreation Programs
Reminders: Masks are recommended for all indoor programs until further notice. All guests visiting 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
February 2023 Programs
This eight-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 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.
What is Happiness? Can you describe or define happiness? Let’s learn from other people’s happiness! This book will help you identify the areas in your life where you could improve and be happier. Since Happiness is different for each person, this book, “Blue Zones of Happiness,” will help you identify your own recipe for happiness. You will be able to identify what is most important for you to be happy and how you can find joy and fulfillment as you create a better life.
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.
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.
The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center and the Northeast Indiana Jewish Genealogy Society are excited to welcome Dr. Nicholas J. Evans, a Senior Lecturer in diaspora history at the University of Hull, for a series of free virtual programs. Dr. Evans, a migrant historian, will explore questions such as ‘why did so many Europeans leave?’ ‘What was the journey really like?’ Why when an ancestor arrived at Ellis Island, did they settle in the mid-west?’ He will illustrate how one can piece together the gathering of ancestors from their village/town of birth to the moment they commenced their journey west.
Based on the PBS documentary, “Lives Well Lived,” students in Gina Maguire’s Therapeutic Arts with Older Adults course would like 20-25 people over 60 who are creative (writers, cooks, dancers, painters, knitters, etc.) to meet 4-5 times during the semester. The first session is February 8, 8:15- 10am, Campus Center Trustees Room. We will discuss the project, watch the documentary, and then be paired.
Thursday 2/9/2023 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Stockton at Hammonton, Kramer Hall, 30 Front Street
Register HERE
Grab some paper and a pencil! It’s time to draw!! This hour-long life drawing session is great for any level of artist. Free from the expectations of a rigid class structure, we will draw the clothed figure through a series of 8 timed poses of increasing length. After the final pose, attendees are encouraged to share their successes with the group.
This is available as a hybrid session; live or through Zoom.
Tour of Poetry
Saturday 2/11/2023 11am-1pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield, 241 West Mill Road
No Registration Required
During each session of this monthly program, an established poet will read original work, present an engaging lecture, and encourage participants to write and share something of their own. Participants will have an opportunity to have their poetry included in the Tour of Poetry Anthology.
Heart with Handle Basket
Saturday 2/11/2023 10am-12pm
Swan Bay Folk Art Center 300 Sooys Landing Road, Port Republic
Call Niki at 609-652-0366 to Register
One heart shaped basket will be completed in this class. It is about 10” across.
In time for Valentine's Day, this webinar, facilitated by Sheryl Ochayon, will reveal the love stories behind survivor's attempts to "return to life" after the Holocaust. Just as love often allowed survivors to retain their humanity during the Holocaust, love after liberation also helped them recover their humanity in the face of destruction. We will tell their stories and discover lessons about resilience and the human spirit.
Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues, The World- Famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound and infectious energy. For over two decades they have been America’s premier gospel choir and have toured the globe thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of black gospel music.
SCOSA has partnered with the PAC to offer a limited number of SCOSA sponsored tickets to the older adult community, online registration by 2/13/2023 required.
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
EVENTS AND NEWS IN AGING IN SOUTH JERSEY AND BEYOND
Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Qualified Taxpayers
For information on the IRS’s free tax preparation service please see:
For an updated list of locations in New Jersey please click here:
NJ Division on Aging Services Announces "GetSetUp" - From the Dept of Human Services
"In an effort to combat social isolation, Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced the Department’s partnership with GetSetUp, an interactive online learning community, to provide free, live virtual classes for New Jerseyans ages 60 and older. The Get Setup platform offers live classes taught by peers who are experts in their field, social hours hosted by community members, and special events with speakers who directly address areas of interest to older adults. Older New Jerseyans can choose from more than 500 available classes on a range of topics such as aging in place, computers, budgeting, mental fitness, and more. Classes are offered in English, Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin. Classes are available 24 hours a day. To reach the New Jersey GetSetUp site, visit getsetup.io/partner/NJ. The department's press release can be found at
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore Virtual Programs in February
Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to participate. You must RSVP for any program by contacting Tina Serota at 609.287.8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed to you. Mask encouraged for in-person events. 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.
Village Film Society, Tuesday, February 7 (10:30 to 11:30am)
Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the Emmy-nominated documentary, Pray Away, in which former leaders of the ‘pray the gay away’ movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions. The documentary follows a survivor who seeks healing and acceptance from over a decade of trauma. This film can be viewed on Netflix. RSVP by February 2.
BINGO, Wednesday, February 8 (1 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 payable prior to February 6.
How to Harness the Power of the Digital Age & Its Importance to Seniors, Thursday, February 9 (10:30 to 11:30am)
From on-line healthcare visits to banking, social and educational programs to reading the grandkids bedtime stories on Zoom, a whole new world of connectivity evolved over the years. Join Village to Village CEO Barbara Sullivan, and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota, for a lively discussion and learn helpful tips on harnessing the power of your cell phone, iPad, and computer to make technology easier and more user-friendly for you. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by February 2.
Memoir Workshop: Hybrid, Friday, February 10 (10:30am to 12pm)
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history, and ancestry at the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Professor of Creative Writing, Harriet Levin Millan. Learn about publishing your work. You’ll need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by February 6.
Comfort Cooking Healthy & Delicious: Valentine’s Day with a Twist, Tuesday, February 14 (10:30 to 11:30am)
Join Bernadette Getzler, healthy eating and gardening guru, as she takes you on a food journey using farm fresh ingredients. You’ll learn about cooking for Valentine’s Day in new and creative ways by taking existing ingredients and substituting healthier options. RSVP by February 10.
Positivity Project: Evening Retreat, Wednesday, February 15 (7 to 7:30pm)
Join JFS Wellness Coordinator Mary Jean Arreola and Village Community Specialist Tina Serota for an evening retreat. Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by February 10.
Coffee Klatch: Hybrid, Thursday, February 16 (10:30 to 11:30am)
Your world in 60 minutes! Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, 501 North Jerome Avenue in Margate or via Zoom. RSVP by February 9.
Lunch Around Town, Friday, February 17 (12 to 1:30pm)
Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends and neighbors while supporting a local restaurant. This month, we’ll dine at Bocca Coal Fired Bistro, 7805 Ventnor Avenue in Margate. Come prepared for good food and fun conversation with good friends. Order off the menu. Pay individually. RSVP by February 10.
Evening Yoga with Candice, Monday, February 20 (7 to 8pm)
Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation as you enjoy quiet stillness and gentle body moves that burn off excess energy. Wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by February 16.
Village Trivia Challenge, Thursday, February 23 (4 to 5pm)
Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize from over 6,000 possible questions! 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 February 20.
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.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS ON AGING
Growing Old with Grace!
EVENTS AND RESOURCES OF GENERAL INTEREST
Visit the Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University for Historic Exhibits
The largest exhibition in the history of the Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University is so big two locations are needed to display the works. The exhibit titled “Mother Nature vs. Human Nature: The Inequity of Climate Resilience” is the New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition for 2023. The display, which features 105 artworks by 103 artists who either live or work in New Jersey, will be held at both the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City and at Stockton’s Kramer Hall in Hammonton.
Ann Calandro's artwork titled 'Rowboat' and Kathleen Beausolei's painting 'Meet at the Ferris Wheel' will be displayed at the Noyes Arts Garage in Atlantic City. The exhibition runs from Feb. 1 to June 24 with an opening reception to be held at the Noyes Arts Garage from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4. The Arts Annual Exhibition is a co-sponsored project of the Noyes and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, click on the link below: https://stockton.edu/news/2023/noyes-exhibit-climate.html.
Conventional French for Adults
A private French conversation group is meeting online every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7:30 pm through a Zoom link. Basic to intermediate French is being practiced by older adults in a cordial context. Participants have some to minimal previous exposure to the language. All sessions are conducted in dual French and English by a French-speaking instructor. If interested, email adjunct faculty member: jacques.press@stockton.edu.
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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 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.
Quick Links to Stockton Programs and Facilities:
The Noyes Museum of Art , Anne Azeez Hall, Woodbine, Kramer Hall, Hammonton, Manahawkin Instructional Site, Carnegie Center, Atlantic City, BayAtlanticSymphony.org, Veteran Affairs, Art Gallery, Holocaust Resource Center, Performing Arts Center, Youtube and on Facebook Arts & Humanities on
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