Maplewood Garden Club presents: “The Magic of a Winter Garden.” Speaker Jana Milbocker is the principal of landscape design firm Enchanted Gardens, a lecturer, and an author. She will share her conviction that the garden can be a magical place - even in winter! Her presentation will be hosted virtually. To attend, visit MGC’s website where a Zoom link will be posted.
Tuesday January 10th
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. Email Soma2towns@gmail.com if you didn't register yet.
Maplewood Library: G(r)ay Matter Book Group Tuesday, January 3 at 7 pm (virtual) Our January title is High Risk Homosexual by Edgar Gomez https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOqoqz4uH90l_eV2MmHGhIDMtFYOTq5s
Cinama labs Theaters at SOPAC
Remember Movies are $6 all day on Tuesdays!
Thursday January 12th
Thursday, January 12 @ 6 pm: Angela McKinney, Addiction Recovery Expert and Author, "Untangle & Thrive: Making Small Changes into Big Possibilities" (South orange Library)
Maplewood Library: Books Now and Then
Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 pm
In person at Hilton Branch AND virtual
Our January title is The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing
Saturday January 14th
Maplewood Library: Yarn &; Fiber Arts Group
Saturday, January 14 10-noon at Hilton Branch
An in-person gathering for people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, embroider or do other
creative things with yarn or fabric. Bring your projects.
And join us in lighting luminaries outside your home at sunset on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as a sign of peace and of your commitment to Dr. King's vision of the Beloved Community.
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
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!
WINTER edition of the SOMA TWO TOWNS FOR ALL AGES Newsletter is being mailed out! We will be leaving copies at different locations for pick up as well.