POP-UP ART STUDIO (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, July 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Fee: $10

An Evening Pop-Up Art Studio: Create, Connect, & Unwind, a welcoming drop-in pop-up art studio where creativity meets community. Every second Wednesday evening of the month, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., adults are welcome to relax, recharge, and express themselves through art in a supportive and judgment-free environment. Each session includes a fun, minimally guided project, along with music, light snacks, and open creative time. 

No experience needed, bring yourself and a willingness to create.

Instructor: Ruthann Traylor

COURTYARD CAFÉ (In-Person at NSK location)

Wednesday, July 8: Join us for Pub Trivia, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Step into the welcoming atmosphere of our Courtyard Café — a relaxed space to gather, connect, and enjoy the moment. Join us on Wednesday evenings for good company, light refreshments, and the simple pleasure of being together. Whether it’s games, poetry, trivia, or just a friendly conversation, there’s always something to casually enjoy at the Courtyard Café.

YOGA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT (Zoom)

Thursday, July 9 through July 30, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

Designed for all levels, these classes use chair for support and offer safe and supportive practices to help reduce tension, increase mobility, manage back pain, arthritis, or everyday aches. Using PainCare Aware principles, you will learn to listen to your body’s signals, never forcing or ignoring pain. Resistance bands are used at times and will help you build strength without overdoing it. We will add simple meditation and breathwork practices to reduce stress and balance the nervous system. Together these simple yet powerful practices help you grow stronger, feel more relaxed, and most of all, comfortable in your body.

Instructor: Danalee Gascon

MEMORY CAFÉ (In-Person at NSK Location) — New Location at 101 Poor Farm Road

Thursday, July 9 at 10:00–11:30 a.m.

(Usually second Thursday of each month)

Memory Cafés are open social gatherings with activities, refreshments, and conversations focused on people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care for them. This is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and an opportunity to try something new!

Instructor: Lisa Bayer

Registration Required, no fee.

LET’S LEARN AND CREATE ART SERIES (In-Person at NSK Location)

Thursdays, July 9 through August 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m. (no session 8/13)

Fee: $5 per session, $25 for the series

Let’s Learn and Create is a fun, informative, and therapeutic series combining an art history lesson with a hands-on project inspired by that artist. Each session explores a different master — from painting dreamy watercolor scenes like Marc Chagall and vibrant landscapes in the style of Claude Monet, to crafting paper collages à la Henri Matisse or building kinetic sculptures inspired by Alexander Calder — making art history engaging and accessible for all. Register for the full series or sign up for individual sessions!

Instructor: Lisa Bayer

FINDING PURPOSE IN RETIREMENT (In-Person at NSK Location)

Thursday, July 9, 11:00 a.m.

Retirement is no longer simply about slowing down — it is an opportunity to rediscover meaning, identity, and purpose. This interactive workshop invites anyone asking “What’s next for me?” to explore what truly matters beyond career and obligation, reflecting on the shift from “resume” values to “epithet” values. Participants leave with greater clarity, practical tools for personal fulfillment, and a renewed sense of direction, contribution, and possibility. Retirement is not the end of the story—it is an invitation to step closer to who you are becoming.

Instructor: Rich Hendrickson

Registration required, no fee.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM: “REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES” (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Friday, July 10, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

After her son’s mysterious disappearance, Tova Sullivan (Sally Field) finds solace in her night-shift job cleaning the Sowell Bay Aquarium — and in an unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus with a sharp mind and a fondness for escaping his tank. When Marcellus decides to help Tova uncover the truth, two outsiders must navigate grief, connection, and the surprising ways that lost things find their way home. 

Genre: Drama; Rated: PG-13; Run Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes 

Registration required, no fee.

MAKING CENTS OF CAREGIVING WITH AARP (Zoom)

Monday, July 13, 11:00 a.m.

Join AARP in a special presentation designed to introduce caregivers to essential information and resources needed to more easily manage some of the financial complexities of caregiving.

Registration required, no fee.

TAI CHI AND QIGONG – LEVEL 1 BEGINNER (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, July 14 through August 18, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 resident/$45 nonresident

Start or continue your journey to improve well-being with our six-week intro class to Tai Chi and Qigong. These ancient Chinese practices combine slow, deliberate movements and controlled breathing to enhance physical and mental health. Tai Chi is a system of gentle, flowing movements that can improve balance, flexibility, and muscle strength.Qigong focuses on breath control and a series of repetitive exercises to enhance energy flow (Qi) throughout the body and promote vitality.

Join today and start your path to a healthier and more balanced you!

Instructor: Rich Lund

TAI CHI AND QIGONG – LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, July 14 through August 18, 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 resident/$45 nonresident

Continue your journey with our six-week Tai Chi and Qigong class to help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.Our ongoing classes provide an opportunity to build on your foundation and explore more advanced techniques in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

Instructor: Rich Lund

TED TALKS (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Tuesdays in July, 10:30 a.m.

Together we’ll watch a TED Talk then participate in an awesome discussion led by Helen Burton. Everyone’s invited! This month’s buzzworthy topics:

July 14 – Adam Foss: A prosecutor’s vision for a better justice system

Registration required, no fee.

THE PAINTER’S STUDIO – SUMMER QUARTER 2026 (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays, July 15 through September 30, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fee: $135 resident/$150 nonresident

Step into The Painter’s Studio, a dynamic and inspiring class designed for painters ready to take their skills to the next level. This intermediate-level course is your opportunity to refine techniques, experiment with new styles, and develop your unique artistic voice. Students to provide their own supplies. List available upon request.

Instructor: Christina Rang

TONI MORRISON’S GOTHIC FICTION (Zoom)

Wednesday, July 15, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Fee: $10 resident/$15 nonresident

Toni Morrison’s “Love” (2003) and “A Mercy” (2008) rework Gothic images of villainy, imprisonment, and haunting as vehicles for exploring the dark history of American race relations. “Love” examines the collateral damage of economic boom-and-bust cycles in the early twentieth-century American South, while “A Mercy” is set in seventeenth-century Virginia, on a farm run by a Dutch colonist who believes he can own enslaved people without fully participating in the system’s abuses. Using both novels, we will study how vulnerable female characters must navigate worlds controlled by wealthy and powerful men — a dynamic central to the Gothic since the late eighteenth century — raising the question of how far survival is possible within such systems. No prior reading required to enjoy this lecture.

Instructor: Dr. Dara Downey

THE CMAP MATCH GAME (In-Person at NSK location)

Wednesday, July 15, 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Fee: $5

Get ready for a night of laughs, refreshments, and good old-fashioned game show chaos — CMAP is bringing the classic Match Game to life!

Here's how it works: contestants get a fill-in-the-blank phrase and have to predict how our panel of six will complete it. Match enough answers, and you win. Simple to follow, impossible to predict — that's what makes it so much fun.

Our star-studded panel features CMAP's own Lance Liverman, Rhona Porter, Phil Carchman, Iona Harding, Drew Dyson, and Robin Williams — six Special Guests ready to bring the wit (and the wildcards). Going head-to-head to match wits with them: contestants Art Firestone and Louise Connelly, plus a few lucky audience members pulled in to join the fun!

Inspired by the beloved 1970s game show, this is your chance to cheer on your favorites, laugh along with the panel, and enjoy a night of friendly competition unlike any other. You won't want to miss it!

THE RIGHT FIT: CHOOSING A NEW COMPUTER (Hybrid: In-Person at NSK Location or on Zoom)

Thursday, July 16, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Shopping for a new computer can be overwhelming with so many brands, sizes, and technical terms. Join our Digital Literacy team for a straightforward guide to finding the right device for your needs and budget. We will break down the differences between desktops, laptops, and tablets, and explain what features actually matter. Come get the facts before you buy!

Registration required, no fee.

“BRAIDING SWEETGRASS”: A CONVERSATION ON NATURE AND RECIPROCITY (Zoom)

Wednesday, August 19, 3:00–4:00 p.m.

One of the most beloved and talked-about books of recent years, “Braiding Sweetgrass” by bestselling Indigenous author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer has inspired readers around the world with its moving reflections on nature, gratitude, reciprocity, and the wisdom found in everyday relationships with the Earth. Join facilitator Angie Garvey from Magnolia Foundation for a thoughtful and welcoming community conversation exploring some of the book’s most meaningful lessons and why they continue to resonate so deeply today. Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or are simply curious about the conversation surrounding it, all are welcome for this special gathering held in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous People.

Registration required, no fee.

MEDICARE APPOINTMENTS (In-Person at NSK Location)

Varying Fridays of Each Month

Our Medicare expert, Roderick Spann from Senior Advisors, will be on-site usually two Fridays a month to assist with Medicare-related questions, enrollment, and guidance. Stop by for personalized support and expert advice! Check the registration form for upcoming appointments

Registration required, no fee.

CORNHOLE MEET UP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays in July and August, 11:00 a.m.–noon (no session 7/3)

Cornhole is a social, low-impact version of horseshoes where anyone can play and everyone has a blast. This sport is easy on the joints, great for hand-eye coordination, and even better for conversation. Join us for weekly meetups for all skill levels! We’ll hang out, go over the basics for first-timers, and keep the boards rotating so everyone gets a turn. Come for the game, stay for the community, the tunes, and fun.

Registration required, no fee.

PINGPONGPARKINSON (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays in July, 3:00–4:30 p.m. (not meeting 7/8)

Ping pong is a global sports movement which offers physical exercise as an effective way to improve Parkinson’s symptoms. Join us in a supportive and engaging environment beginning with some fun body warm-up exercises, ping-pong technical demonstrations/lessons, gameplay, song, and laughter. 

Registration required, no fee.