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New (and Old) Neighbors Meet and Greet

Wednesday, July 21st, from 4-7pm

We are excited to participate in the New (and Old) Neighbors Meet and Greet at Yale Corner!  Yale Corner is the corner of Yale Street and Springfield Avenue in Maplewood!  Visit our table to find out more about SOMA Two Towns for All Ages and our age-friendly initiatives.

New Neighbors

The event is hosted by General Store Cooperative and the Springfield Avenue Partnership, with free lemonade from Three Daughters Baking Co, Puras Palettas popsicles courtesy of Vacations by Heather, and a beer tasting from SOMA Brewing Company (across the street in the General Store), all are available while supplies last! 


Rethinking Recycling and Waste in
Maplewood and South Orange

Thursday, July 22, 2021, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Rethink Recycling

Virtual event where Maplewood and South Orange are embarking on a planning process to reduce waste, streamline recycling, and trash collection, and improve recycling and composting.  We need your help to ensure that this process addresses the needs of each town's community members.  Join them for an online town hall to discuss opportunities to improve and expand the recycling and composting collection program in both towns.  To register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maplewood-south-orange-rethinking-recycling-town-hall-tickets-162456845799  or by call 973-762-8120. 
 
Help us with the waste strategic planning process by filling out this short survey by August 15th: https://tinyurl.com/RecyclingandWasteSurvey
Questions? Email: somazerowaste@gmail.com



Metamorphosis: A Virtual Piano Recital Experience

Sunday, July 25, 2021, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Metamorphosis Classical Music

Free virtual event via Zoom, 4 pm.  See Zoom link below. 

 
South Orange native and resident, Monica Johnson, will present a classical piano music performance. During the pandemic, Monica returned to playing the piano after a very long hiatus. She is happy to share her musical gift with our community as we come out of our prolonged period of sheltering in our homes. Sit back and enjoy.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83943521252?pwd=elR0bFV0bkliY3QzcnRGajNGb1JXQT09
 
Meeting ID: 839 4352 1252
Passcode: 206938



Tech Assistance for Seniors from
South Orange Public Library VolunTEENs 

VolunTEENs Senior Tech Classes

The South Orange Public Library is happy to engage their VolunTEENs to provide seniors with technology instruction and assistance. Learn how to navigate cell phones, download apps, use Zoom, FaceTime, tablets/e-readers or checking an email account. The class dates are below.  Each 90 minute session, 10am -11:30am, will be held outdoors on the South Orange Public Library grounds. If it rains, that day’s session will be cancelled.  

  • Monday, August 2nd
  • Wednesday, August 4th
  • Tuesday, August 10th
  • Thursday, August 12th 

To ensure that they will have enough teens to help our seniors, please register by phone, 973-762-0230, and ask to speak with a Reference Librarian. If you prefer, you can send an email to computers@sopl.org to register.

 

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