Happy December!
Jewelry Sale at SOPL / South Orange Hometown Holiday
Dickens Village
Welcome to the Two Towns for All Ages Weekly Digest!
The Holidays are jam packed with activities! Keep an eye on the calendar so you don't miss out on anything!
Here are updates about all the important and fun events happening this week in Maplewood and South Orange.
Wednesday December 7thHoliday Wreath Making1 pm to 3 pm Maplewood Senior Building 106 Burnett Ave Build Chanukah and Christmas Wreaths to get your homes in the holidy Spirit $15 per person Register online https:/maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program or call 973-763-0750
Thursday December 8th
Creating your Estate Plan
6:30 PM at Hilton Branch Maplewood Library
This presentation is designed to help people better understand the basics of estate planning and the options available to safeguard their family's future. Participants will learn what constitutes and "estate plan", the benefits of Wills and Trusts, techniques for minimizing estate taxes and how insurance can help protect their loved ones.
With Gary Jones, Financial Adviser, Edward Jones and Kara Rademacher Esq. with Douglas Rademacher LLC
Friday December 9thCraft Group by SOMA Social Worker11 am
Maplewood Senior Center
"Self Care and why it is important"
RSVP Michelle Fiederer, MS SOMA Case Manager
973-986-4321sosocialworker@southorange.org
SATURDAY Dec 10th Holiday Jewelry SaleThe Friends Holiday Jewelry Sale will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 10 AM to 5 PM and December 11 from 1 to 4 PM and will feature a huge selection of jewelry, including hundreds of pieces of fine jewelry, designer jewelry, sterling silver pieces, brand names, precious stones, vintage pieces, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, men's cufflinks, watches, accessories, and much more, all priced to sell. The sale will also feature quality costume jewelry at very reasonable prices, in the $1-$15 range. And books! For additional information, please visit the event page.
South Orange Downtown Events
Hometown Holiday- 3 PM Our annual celebration kicks off in Spiotta Park with photos with Santa, holiday games, crafts, winter treats, hot chocolate, music, a dance performance by Concepts Dance Academy and a holiday education station provided by the South Orange Public Library.
5pm, Santa will lead the way to our Annual Tree Lighting in front of 76 South Orange Ave. There will be a special performance by the Columbia High School Choir. The Tree Lighting is made possible with the generous support of our Tree Sponsor Village Hall by Landmark.
Maplewood DICKENS VILLAGE 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Ricalton Square (map)Hear the sleigh bells ring as you take a ride around our Village wonderland in the horse and wagon.
Say hello to some festive farm animals at the petting zoo.
Santa is in Dickens Village for visits and DJ JImmy provides music. Yarn & Fiber Arts Group10 to 12 noon Hilton Branch Maplewood Library An in-person gathering for people who knit, crochet, quit, sew, embroider or do other creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring you own supplies. All skill levels are welcome!
Start the New Year off right by signing up for classes at
1) South Orange Maplewood Adult School
2) South Orange Recreation and 3) Maplewood Recreation!
Sign up for South Orange Active Older Adult Programs
Classes are held at SOPAC starting in January and run for 10 weeks
Chair Yoga with Tonia Moore, Art Class with Donna Drew-Pack, Zumba with Jackie Collier-Thomas, Tai Chi with Judith Rew
Register on line at https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange-village-township-nj/catalog
or call 973-378-7754 x2 SOMA Social WorkSOMA Case Manager, Michelle MS
This service is available to older adults (65+) who reside in South Orange or Maplewood.
The SOMA Case Manager and older adults will identify current needs and discuss resources available that can provide support and assistance. The SOMA Case Manager will help facilitate the connection between older adults and community resources.
Support Groups
Bereavement/Grief Support Group (in person)
Monthly
South Orange Library 11:00am-12:00pm
This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+)
All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Connections (zoom)
Weekly
This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+)
All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Contact Information Michelle Fiederer, MS SOMA Case Manager Townships of South Orange Village and Maplewood Jewish Family Service of MetroWest Case Manager 973-986-4321 sosocialworker@southorange.orgOffice Hours: Mondays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-4pm Check out the website http://www.somocon.org/Sign up for hikes on Meet Up TransportationIn South Orange Call 973-378-7715 x 2035In Maplewood call (973) 763-0750Please let us know how transportation works out for you if you try it out!
Kristen Tyler and Amy Stuart
Coordinators for SOMA Two Towns for All Ages
Call: 973-558-0863
Email: soma2towns@gmail.com
Facebook group: SOMA Two Towns for All Ages Group
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/STTFAA
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