SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

Memorial Day Weekend is here!

Both Maplewood and South Orange are remembering and celebrating Memorial Day this weekend. More info below! 

The South Orange Pool opens this weekend noon to 8 PM! Then weekends through June before every day on June 24th.

The Maplewood Pool opens June 15

Warmly, 

Kristen Tyler

email: soma2towns@gmail.com

Phone #: Kristen 973-558-0863

Check out our website for up to date info! https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/STTFAA/

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WALK

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
  • 5:30 PM  6:45 PM
  • 11 Sloan St South Orange, NJ

A gentle 3-mile neighborhood walk to bring awareness to the importance of supporting mental health and physical well-being in our community.

All ages welcome. Walk is FREE!

More info.

THE YANKEE WAY: THE UNTOLD INSIDE STORY OF THE BRIAN CASHMAN ERA

  • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
  • 7:00 PM  9:00 PM
  • [words] Bookstore (map)

This event is free and open to the public.

With unprecedented access and featuring exclusive interviews with Brian Cashman, owner Hal Steinbrenner, current Yankee stars and coaches, award-winning journalist Andy Martino provides the definitive inside account of one of the most intriguing and storied franchises in Major League Baseball. 

More info.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

If you are a spouse, child, or sibling of an older adult who needs care this group might be helpful for you. There is No charge for this group

Wednesday May 22

11 am

Baird Community Center

RSVP: 973-637-1763
Caregivers@jfsmetrowest.org 

PLOTTING INTRIGUE: MYSTERY WRITERS PANEL WITH MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA

  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024
  • 6:30 PM  8:00 PM
  • Maplwood Library Hilton Branch (map)

The Mystery Writers of America panel will share their strategies for keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Discover how these authors draw from imagination, real-life events, and research to create complex characters and engaging narratives. A Q&A will follow.

More info.

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Grove Park Community Meeting



Join us on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30pm

The Grove Park landscaping plans will be presented on Thursday evening, 5/23 in Grove Park.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend. In case of rain, we'll meet at the Baird Community Center, 5 Mead St.

To review the proposed plans in advance you can download or view the plans here: 

Plan Narrative
Plan Concept Drawing

SOMA POPCHOIR COMMUNITY SINGING NIGHT

  • Thursday, May 23, 2024
  • 7:00 PM  8:30 PM
  • Dehart Community Center (map)

A group karaoke-style experience!  Join the choir once a month to sing along to pop songs.

No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and a phone for the lyrics! All are welcome!

More info.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

  • 6:00 PM  9:00 PM
  • The Woodland (map)
Free community resource expo and family fun event.

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Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27th 9am-11am
Memorial Rock (by the South Orange Duck Pond, 

Meadowland Park)
Join us in remembrance and gratitude as we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

MAPLEWOOD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

  • Monday, May 27, 2024
  • 9:00 AM  11:00 AM
  • Maplewood, NJUnited States (map)

The Township of Maplewood will have a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at the Maplewood Municipal Building on Monday, May 27, 2024.  Maplewood groups and organizations are invited to participate in the parade.  Veterans, Columbia High School Band, Scout Groups, Recreation Youth Teams, and Service Clubs — all are welcome to participate!

More info about marching.

MEMORIAL DAY DUCK RACE

  • Monday, May 27, 2024
  • 11:00 AM  12:00 PM
  • Maplewood Memorial Park (map)

The 25th Anniversary of the Duck Race Join the South Mountain YMCA on the banks of the river in Memorial Park and cheer your ducks to victory and prizes.

More info.

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024
  • 10:00 AM  1:00 PM
  • Maplewood Community Center120 Burnet AvenueMaplewood, NJ, 07040

Celebrate with free 20 minute fitness demo and a healthy lunch demonstration.

Registration is required.

FORT "Figuring Out Retirement Together" event

Ironbound Food Tour or Newark Mural Tour

Join us June 18 for your choice of two 

“Have You Met Newark?” Tours

Each tour limited to 15 people, so reserve your spot today!

Ironbound Food Tour

Explore Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood with a local resident, urban planner and foodie as we stop in at four unique venues. Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

Starting place/time: Newark Penn Station at 11:00 a.m., June 18

Cost per person: $65

Length: about two hours

Downtown Mural Tour

We’ll visit about ten murals that are part of the Newark Artist Collaboration and discuss the history of Newark’s North End as well as historic Harriet Tubman Square.

Starting place/time: Newark Broad Street Station at 11:00 a.m., June 18

Cost per person: $17

Length: about 90 minutes

To reserve your spot, email Alan Levine at alevine.mustang@gmail.com

Increasing Older Adult Access to SNAP: 

According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, just 29% of adults over age 60 who are eligible for SNAP participate in the program. AARP Foundation collaborated with Social Policy Research Associates to learn more.

https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/food-security/research/?li_fat_id=ba307b1a-d731-4203-ba1e-e47930cef97d

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