Events & Workshops

Whether you're interested in short courses led by expert faculty or engaging social and recreational activities, there’s something for everyone.

Please note: All guests driving to the Galloway or Atlantic City campus must register their car for each visit. 

Upcoming Events:

Monday, July 7, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
During this program, Peppy will introduce us to her family’s life, while also intertwining important historical facts on the Holocaust. Some of the topics discussed will be: International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Death March, immigrating to America, finding family, the importance of teachers, Molly’s Pilgrim video, The Second Generation- Ripples From The Holocaust video, returning to Germany to find Hans Loeffler, ±Ê±ð±è±è²â’s response to October 7th, hearing  Arnold Schwarzenegger speak about his family history (a father who was a Nazi), Journey of German Jewish Dialogue since 1994, and My Ethical Will -  Having a will and its importance. This course will take place on the first Monday of every month in 2025.
Click on the event title to register.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Location:  IN PERSON or ZOOM
Choice of IN PERSON or ZOOM Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Parkway Building. Each session will include education and support with SCOSA's experts on caregiving and mental health.

Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Parkway Building
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
 
The building is located next to Clayton's Self Storage. Please note parking is in the back of the building, and you must buzz in at the back entrance where parking is located. Meetings are held in the conference room. Please do not arrive prior to 11:45 a.m.
Click on the event title to register.


Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Join Peppy Margolis for weekly film discussions which celebrate the richness of aging through the lens of film. The films portray stories about the lives, challenges, and triumphs of older adults. Each film offers thoughtful conversation about aging, identity, and the experiences that shape us. Not only are films excellent sources of entertainment, but they also offer valuable opportunities for learning, connection, and reflection, and a touch of Blue Zones. 

Please watch NYAD (2023) by Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi before 7/8/2025. 
Click on the event title to register for FREE.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for Chair Yoga with modified poses that can be done while seated, which makes the poses accessible to more people.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Manahawkin
Join us with Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn adult tap dancing, an exciting and social activity.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen with Lois Allen's School of Dance to learn belly dancing!
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Monday, July 14, 2025 | 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for this six-week class on how to knit and/ or crochet like you are a pro! Supply list: Two balls of light-colored yarn, Weight 4 Knitting Needles size 10 OR Crochet Hook size H.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Monday, July 14, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ at Manahawkin
Join Lois Allen for One Stroke, a multi-loading style of acrylic decorative painting that is very friendly to novice painters. Supplies needed: apron, set of multicolor acrylic paints, wax paper, paper plate, container for water, book of watercolor paper, and a set of Donna Dewberry brushes.
Click on the course title to register. $45 for 6 lessons.
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Kramer Hall, Hammonton

A day-long event featuring outdoor adventures and indoor lectures that explore the unique history, ecology, and culture of the Pinelands. The event also includes an exhibit gallery.
The participant cost for attending the Pinelands Short Course is $60.00.
Educators can earn 4 Professional Development Credits.
Click on the event title to register!

July 19 - December 20, 2025 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: John F Scarpa Academic Center, Room 316
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.   
Click on the event title to register for FREE. 
Monday, July 28, 2025 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: SCOSA Office (F-227)

Join Fionna and Gina to celebrate National Making Life Beautiful Day. The purpose of National Making Life Beautiful Day is to celebrate those who make life beautiful for others — be it our own or a larger group of people.

The truly freeing part is that you often do not even realize when or how you are creating beauty in the life of another. We will be making mosaic trays.

Participants must be able to attend all four sessions July 28, 29, 30 & 31 in order to complete their trays.
Click on the title to register for FREE, 10 seats available.

Dinner Theatre Showcase
August, 15 (5:30pm) & August, 16 (12:30pm)
August 15 - 16, 2025
Location: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Atlantic City

SCOSA is partnering with Players & Playwrights by the Jersey Shore and South Jersey Players to present two Theatre Showcases in August. Artisan Sandwich Board, Salad & Sides is included.
There will also be a beer & wine cash bar.
Call 347-920-6399 for tickets. $35 each.
Free parking will be available in the Scarpa parking lot only.