MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages is planning to hold its fourth annual volunteer fair on Saturday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the amphitheater in Maplewood Memorial Park. The rain date is Sunday, June 27. The organization aims to find ways of engaging the community, getting them involved and […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA PRIDE 2021 is a time for South Orange and Maplewood residents to come together as one in celebration of all LGBTQ-plus identities and allies collectively united. The monthlong schedule of events will shine a light on LGBTQ-plus issues with books, films, discussions, performances, picnics and parties, and recognize […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood has much to offer its intergenerational population and is committed to continuing to build an age-friendly community, according to an April 21 press release from the town. To that end the Maplewood Seniors Advisory Committee was formed as a subcommittee of the Maplewood Township Committee to advise the township on ways […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages, along with New Providence’s Our Community For All and Lifelong Montclair, are sponsoring a webinar for older adults on cohousing on Wednesday, April 21, at 10 a.m., and again Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Architect and cohousing professional Lynn Gaffney will present […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages, the Springfield Avenue Partnership and Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture invite residents to tour the murals on Springfield Avenue and meet several of the artists to discuss their work and inspiration on Saturday, Sept. 26. Artists will be on site from 11 […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At the very beginning of the COVID crisis, the South Orange and Maplewood leadership established the COVID SOMA Senior Support Fund to provide support for older residents. Through the generosity of residents, SOMA Two Towns for All Ages is using this to provide food, transportation and other support for […]
Two towns, entire state, close down everyday life to prevent spread of disease
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The two towns are feeling the effects of COVID-19, the strain of coronavirus that was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. School districts, many businesses and other organizations have closed and moved to online learning for at least two weeks. As of March […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages will host the Veterans Affairs Outreach Program on Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnett Ave. David Brimmer, from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Outreach Program and Social Work Service, will explain the range and scope of benefits for […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Volunteerism is important to everyone in THE community, both in terms of giving and receiving. That is why SOMA Two Towns for All Ages is planning to hold another communitywide volunteer fair this spring. All community organizations and residents are invited to participate at the fair on Sunday, March 1, from 1 […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Once again, Repair Cafe will do its best to fix your broken, beloved objects. The Repair Cafe will be Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Morrow Memorial Church, 600 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood. Do you have a favorite lamp that is not working? A broken necklace? Your laptop making […]