Please Complete the SOMA 2021 Senior Survey

The SOMA 2021 Senior Survey seeks your feedback in several areas such as Programming and Recreation, Transportation, Housing, Health and Wellness, Accessibility, Pedestrian Safety and Walkability, Communications, and your perception of our Towns and SOMA Two Towns for All Ages.  We are endeavoring to get the greatest level of return and to reach the broadest breath of our senior community across all neighborhoods and socioeconomic levels.  The survey is available in various forms, but we hope you will respond using the online version, It will take about 20 minutes to complete.
Accessing the survey and completing it is easy.  You can go directly there, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SOMA_2021_Senior_Survey, or click on the survey link on our website, somatwotownsforallages.org.  If you would like to complete the survey via telephone, email us at soma2towns@gmail.com with Telephone Survey on the subject line, include your phone number and preferred days/times for a Seton Hall University student to call you.  Printed copies are available at both town halls, both town libraries (Hilton Branch), Maplewood Senior Center, Dehart Center, and the local senior apartment buildings. Completed surveys can be returned to either of these locations.

We encourage you to complete the survey as soon as you can.

Ongoing, Wednesdays

Lunchtime Fitness with Audie, Wednesdays 12:30 pm
St Andrew Holy Communion, Parish Hall
160 W South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079
Audie will lead students in a series of yoga and Pilates movements and end with a low impact cardio routine. Suggested donation $5. Students of all levels are welcome. Please contact the Parish Office at 974-763-2355 with questions.

Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church, 600 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood
This annual concert is a beloved Morrow tradition, where our musical ensembles celebrate the glory of the Christmas season through carols, special music, and the Christmas story. We will be joined by a host of additional singers and instrumentalists. This is a great opportunity to be with friends and neighbors, especially those who will be traveling on Christmas Eve!

Thursday, December 23^rd

Christmas Caroling, 5:30 pm, Free
St Andrew Holy Communion
160 W South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079
Join them on the lawn to spread cheer of the season, open to the public.

You Can Order Free at Home Covid -19 Tests

New Jersey and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at home COVID 19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost. Go to https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nj/ to order a test.

 
 
Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments

Dial 211 to schedule your ride today!

Do not let transportation stop you and your family/friends from getting vaccinated. We are providing rides free of charge to vaccination sites wherever Lyft services are available.  This program is open to everyone, including people with collapsible wheelchairs and walkers.  Personal aides are welcome to ride along.

 
 
Saturdays and Wednesdays
Until further notice
 

Local Weekly Mobile Covid 19 Testing Clinic, Free

No appointment necessary
Saturdays, 9 am to 3 pm and Wednesdays, 4 pm to 6 pm
South Orange/Maplewood Board of Education, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood
PCR and Rapid test are available for anyone 6 months and older. There are NO OUT OF POCKET COSTS. Those with insurance must bring insurance card and valid identification.  Those without insurance must bring valid identification and will be given a form to complete.