SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

Summer Fun!

Sign up for Lunch & Learn July 24th


  • Tuesday July 18th
  • When

    Tuesday, July 18, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Description

    Teen volunteers help with your tech needs.

     at South Orange Public Library

    Tech Teens Helping Seniors on Tuesdays through August 15. Senior Citizens can work one-on-one with a knowledgeable teen volunteer to provide technology assistance. The program is from 10am-11:30am, and those interested can sign up for a 30 minute session - either 10-10:30, 10:30-11, or 11-11:30. 

  • BOOK LAUNCH FOR LAURA SIMS'S HOW CAN I HELP YOU

    • 6:00 PM  7:30 PM
    • South Orange Public Library
    • Author and SOPL librarian Laura Sims will read from her second novel, How Can I Help You, converse with fellow author-librarian Jon Michaud (Last Call at Coogan's), answer audience questions, and sign books during this book launch event.

  • Wednesday JULY 19th

SOUTH ORANGE SUMMER NIGHTS: WATER TOWERS Concert

  • 7:30 PM  to 10:30 PM
  • Flood's Hill
  • South Orange
  • Get your friends together for an evening of fun and music at Flood’s Hill!

    Water Towers is SOMA’s Indie Rock cover band.  While often venturing beyond into Soul, Pop (or whatever else the crowd desires), their sweet spot is Indie Rock tunes with beautiful multi-part harmonies.


    Source:: https://www.sopacnow.org/events/water-towers/



FRIDAY JULY 21st

Bring your Floats & Friends to Adult Night at the Pool

All South Orange (adult) residents AND their guests are invited to this special event at the South Orange Pool.  Just show a membership tag or proof of residency. Enjoy an  evening of musical entertainment and dinner poolside. 


The concession stand will be open for your dinner enjoyment. Specials on the menu will include:

  • Beer battered fried fish with Asian slaw ,arugula, tomato and onion on toasted brioche served with lemons, hot sauce and tartar; fries
  • Roast top round With Monterey Jack ,arugula  tomato and onion on toasted brioche  with au jus;  fries

LIVE MUSIC 6:00-8:00 pm— Yago Vazquez and Tobias Meinhart

Pianist Yago Vazquez and Saxophonist Tobias Meinhart have been performing together for 10 years. They toured worldwide and played many jazzfestivals and clubs together such as Blue Note NYC, Vigo Jazzfestival, Jamboree Barcelona, Unterfahrt Munich, Jazzdock Prague among many others. They will perform a mix of originals and selected jazz standards.


SUMMER STREETS: JAZZ EXPRESS

  • 6:30 PM  8:00 PM
  • Maplewood Village
  • Bring your lawn chairs and friends, grab some takeout, and enjoy entertainment on Maplewood Ave with Jazz Express!

    Part of the Maplewood Village Summer Streets in partnership with Maplewood Arts and Culture.

    Source:: https://maplewoodvillagenj.com/maplewood-village-summer-streets












GAZEBO SUMMER CONCERTS 2023 - JOE TAINO

  • Friday, July 21, 2023
  • 7:00 PM  9:00 PM
  • Springfield Ave Gazebo1688 Springfield AvenueMaplewood, NJ,
  • Joe Taino was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2013, the NJ Blues Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Puerto Rico Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. His much admired style blends blues, country and rockabilly, with R&B and complex jazz rhythms and voicings, "all with a twist of Latin flavor."

    Food Truck On Location: Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck


    Source:: https://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/eventcalendar/2023/3/13/summer-concerts-b55ga













SATURDAY JULY 22nd


DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN - FORGET THE WHALE

  • Saturday, July 22, 2023
  • 6:30 PM  8:30 PM
  • Spiotta ParkSouth Orange, NJ
  • Free live music on select Saturdays in Spiotta Park. 

    A fun, casual environment to sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of South Orange Downtown in the warm weather with fellow friends and neighbors.


    Source:: https://www.southorangedowntown.org/downtown-after-sundown-live-music-series-2023



    • Monday JULY 24th
  • LUNCH & learn

  • "Why Can't I sleep?"

  • Here is a link for registration: Lunch & Learn - Why Can't I Sleep

    • 11 am to 1 pm
    • SOPAC
    • Transportation available
  •  TRANSPORTATION
    In South Orange Call 973-378-7715 x 2035 Every other week trip to Shoprite in West Orange for grocery shopping!

In Maplewood call  (973) 763-0750

Please let us know how transportation works out for you if you try it out!

https://www.somatwotownsforallages.org/publications


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

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  

 


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