SOMA Two Towns for All Ages



Happy New Year! 


Dec 27, 2022

Welcome to the Two Towns for All Ages Weekly Digest!


BIG NEWS! WINTER edition of the SOMA TWO TOWNS FOR ALL AGES Newsletter is now available online!

https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/publications

We will also be mailing one out soon. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and have a paper copy mailed to you please email us with your address to: SOMA2Towns.gmail.com


Recycling is changing for Maplewood and South Orange on JANUARY 1st 2023. Please check the town websites for specifics and to find what day you have pick up and for what. It will all start to make sense after a couple of weeks!
Here are updates about all the important and fun events happening this week in Maplewood and South Orange.


Wednesday, December 28th

Wednesday at the Movies,
South Orange Public Library
1:00 pm
 - 3:00 pm
“Downton Abbey: A New Era”

FRIDAY Dec. 30th


OLD YEAR'S EVE
  • Friday, December 30, 2022
  • 8:00 PM  11:59 PM
  • South Orange Elks (map)

Old Year's Eve is back! Ring in 2023 a day early.
$10 cover. Doors open at 8 pm, ball drop at 10 pm.
Specialty cocktails and photo booth.



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.

Wednesday December 21st

 
Cinama labs Theaters at SOPAC presents
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 75TH ANNIVERSARY 
Wednesday Dec 21
3:30 pm and 7 pm.

Remember Movies are $6 all day on Tuesdays!
 Directed by Frank Capra | Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Paramount Pictures are bringing It’s A Wonderful Life to select cinemas on December 18 & 21including exclusive insights from TCM.
https://sopac.cinemalab.com/.../its-a-wonderful-life-75th...


 Tuesday JANUARY 10th
SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch and Learn 
12 to 2 PM
Lunch included
Program Topic: What is REVALUATION?

These along with other questions will be addressed at this information session.
? An understanding of why a revaluation is undertaken
? How it will be accomplished
? What does an increase in assessments mean
Many misconceptions associated with a revaluation can be dispelled if taxpayers are properly informed. Sound assessment administration depends on the understanding and support of a revaluation program.
Presented by Professional Property Appraisers, Inc (PPA). PPA is a licensed
revaluation company that has been committed to serving municipalities throughout

Free Event. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
https://maplewood.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2819 




Ongoing Events

 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 Work
SOMA 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.org
Office Hours: Mondays 9am-5pm,  Wednesdays 9am-5pm, Fridays 9am-4pm

Hikes with South Mountain Conservancy Group
Check out the website http://www.somocon.org/
Sign up for hikes on Meet Up


Transportation
In South Orange Call 973-378-7715 x 2035
In Maplewood call  (973) 763-0750
Please 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  

 



“Downton Abbey: A New Era”



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