PINGPONGPARKINSON (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays in April, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

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.

COMMUNITY WITHOUT WALLS (CWW)

Community Without Walls is a membership organization of individuals dedicated to pursuing mutually supportive activities to enhance members’ ability to grow older in their own homes and communities, for as long as possible, successfully and with dignity.

For more information, head to our website https://cmaprinceton.org/community-without-walls/.

— CMAP SPRING FUNDRAISER —

WE MAY BE RIGHT

Nationally-Touring Billy Joel Cover Band​

Sunday, April 19, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ

Dessert reception following concert

General Admission Tickets: $40

Patron Ticket (includes a $60 donation): $100

Maestro Patron (includes a $170 donation and two tickets): $250 

Or Become an Event Sponsor (Sponsorship Information Below)

For more information, please contact Wendell Collins, chief development officer, at wcollins@cmaprinceton.org, or call 609.751.9699, ext. 103.

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

Wednesday, April 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Fee: $10 

An Evening Pop-Up Art Studio: Create, Connect, and Unwind, a welcoming drop-in pop-up art studio where creativity meets the 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 judgement-free environment. Each session includes a fun, minimally guided project, along with music, light snacks, and open creative time. This monthly gathering is designed to alleviate stress and provide a space to connect with others, rediscover joy, and nurture emotional well-being through the simple act of creating art. 

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WATCH PARTY: “MAN ON THE RUN” (Hybrid - In-Person at MH Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, April 8, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Directed by Morgan Neville, this documentary chronicles Paul’s life immediately after The Beatles’ 1970 breakup. Using rare archival footage and never-before-seen home movies, it documents his retreat to rural Scotland and his creative rebirth with Wings. Centered on his partnership with Linda McCartney, it offers an intimate look at how he navigated intense public scrutiny to define his legacy as a solo artist. Genre: Musical Documentary; Rated: R; Run Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Rated R for language. 

Registration required, no fee. 

TRIVIA FEST (In-Person MH Location)

Wednesday, April 8, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

From history and pop culture to science and sports, come on your own or gather your friends and see if you have what it takes to win bragging rights. It’s the perfect chance to connect, laugh, and learn in a lively and welcoming environment with CMAP’s Trivia Fest!

Registration required, no fee.

YOGA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT – SPRING QUARTER (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9 through June 25, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 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

SPANGLISH FOR RETURNING LEARNERS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursdays, April 9 through May 28, 10:30 a.m.–noon

Fee: $45 

This eight-week class is perfect for learners who have some prior experience with Spanish, especially those who have previously taken classes with Karen or want to continue building on what they know. You’ll review and expand your foundational vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills through stories, games, and lighthearted practice. It is a friendly space to refresh your Spanish, gain confidence, and keep learning in a fun and relaxed setting.

Instructor: Karen Voorhees

A MUSICAL AVIARY (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9, noon–1:00 p.m.

Fee: $10 resident/$15 nonresident 

Just in time for spring, this class celebrates the long tradition of birdsong in classical music. We’ll listen to works ranging from early vocal imitations to programmatic Baroque pieces, from Romantic nature portraits to modern compositions that incorporate actual field recordings. Along the way, you’ll meet some of music history’s most famous avian guests — cuckoos, nightingales, larks, cranes, goldfinches, and more — and discover how their songs helped shape the sound of classical music. 

Instructor: Brenda Leonard has taught classical music related classes and courses at the Center for Modern Aging for many years, works at the Cape May Museum of Fine Arts & Popular Culture, and is a classically trained cellist.

¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL! CHARLAS DEL CORAZÓN (Zoom)

Thursday, April 9, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Únete a conversaciones dinámicas y actividades que te sumergen en diversas culturas. Con juegos, narraciones y dinámicas interactivas, estos encuentros crean conexiones auténticas. Registro requerido, sin costo.

Join engaging conversations and activities that immerse you in diverse cultures. Through games, storytelling, and interactive dynamics, these sessions foster authentic connections.

Registration required, no fee.

MEDICARE APPOINTMENTS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Second and Fourth Friday of Each Month

Our Medicare expert, Roderick Spann from Senior Advisors, will be on-site every second and fourth Friday to assist with Medicare-related questions, enrollment, and guidance. Stop by for personalized support and expert advice!

TABLE TENNIS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Every Monday and Friday, 1:00–4:30 p.m.

Join us for camaraderie, exercise, and fun! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all skill levels are welcome to participate in this energetic and exciting sport. Come and enjoy the game with us!

Registration required, no fee.

AGELESS GRACE (In-Person at MH Location)

Friday, April 10 and April 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15 and April 29, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Fee: $5 per session

Grab a seat and keep your brain young and your body moving! This revolutionary group exercise program is designed to boost cognitive skills and enhance physical function through body-brain exercises. Ageless Grace is backed by research in neuroplasticity — the brain’s remarkable ability to reshape and adapt through new experiences. In this session, you’ll engage in twenty-one fun, effective movements (“tools”) while seated.

Instructor: Allyson Toth

THE HIDDEN CORE: HOW YOUR PELVIC FLOOR AND NECK INFLUENCE PAIN, BALANCE, AND BRAIN HEALTH (Hybrid - In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom)

Monday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Many people think of migraines as “just headaches” and pelvic floor issues as something to live with, but both are often signs of deeper, treatable dysfunction.

This session will explore how these seemingly separate issues are connected through muscle coordination, breathing patterns, and the nervous system.

We will also introduce how modern rehabilitation tools, including JOGO EMG biofeedback, can help “retrain” the brain and muscles, similar to using a mirror to correct posture, but for muscles you cannot see.

Registration required, no fee.

ASK AN EXPERT: SLEEP THERAPIST (Zoom)

Monday, April 13, 1:00–2:00 p.m. 

As March is National Sleep Awareness Month, CMAP is pleased to host Dr. Amoha Bajaj-Mahajan, PhD, a clinical and health psychologist at Princeton Psychotherapy Center. She will answer questions from CMAP community participants about how aging affects sleep health and how these challenges can be addressed. 

National Sleep Awareness Month highlights the crucial link between sleep, health, and overall well-being. It encourages improved sleep hygiene, increased awareness of the risks of chronic sleep deprivation — such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression — and attention to sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. 

Participants will receive an email inviting them to submit their top question in advance. 

Registration required; no fee. 

CAFÉ FRANÇAIS: SPRING QUARTER (In-Person at SPB Location)

Mondays, April 13 through June 29, 3:00 p.m. (no meeting on 5/25)

Fee: $15

Bonjour! Join us for relaxed French language conversation focused on pronunciation, vocabulary building, and grammar enrichment. All levels are welcome — come practice and grow your skills in a friendly, supportive setting.

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

Tuesdays in April, 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:

April 14 — Christian Busch: Is luck random — or can you cultivate it

Registration required, no fee.

FULL CIRCLE PLAY READING PRESENTS: DAVID LEE WHITE’S “PANTHER HOLLOW” (In-Person at Educational Testing Services Location (ETS) at 660 Rosedale Road in Princeton)

Wednesday, April 15, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Fee: $10

Full Circle Play Reading invites you to a special performance of “Panther Hollow.” A play about freaking out and holding on.

Fresh from Off-Broadway’s United Solo Festival, storyteller and monologist David Lee White will pull you “into a slice of his life so seductively that you feel each agonizing moment, laughing all the way” 

— David Brown, “Princeton Packet.”

Join us for an evening of theatre, followed by a talkback with the director and actor, David Lee White.

David Lee White is a performer and playwright. For fourteen years, he was the associate artistic director of Passage Theatre, and for the past three years, he has been the artistic director of OnStage. Selected works include “Ways to Be Happy,” “Slippery as Sin,” “Fixed,” and “Blood,” a comedy recently adapted into a feature film. His musical, “The Angry Grammarian,” produced in Philadelphia (2025), was featured in “The New Yorker.”

TIME TO TELL YOUR STORY: MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP (Zoom)

Every other Thursday, April 16 through June 25, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Fee: $60 resident/$70 nonresident

It’s time to tell your story. In this Memoir Writing Workshop, you will join with fellow storytellers to write about your life, your relationships, your opinions, your advice, the lessons you have learned and more. 

The instructor will provide writing prompts, or you can write about whatever is on your mind. During each class, participants will share their pieces and get feedback from an encouraging group of fellow writers. The instructor will provide editorial support as requested and work with each participant according to their goals. We will also review writing tips and techniques. 

All levels of writing ability are encouraged. Classes are recorded for later viewing.

HOW TO YOUTUBE LIKE A PRO (Zoom)

Thursday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Master the world’s largest video library! We’ll guide you through creating an account, subscribing to channels, and finding helpful content for any hobby. Crucially, we’ll also teach you how to identify low-quality videos and avoid frustrating “clickbait.” Learn to spot reliable sources and navigate with confidence so you can enjoy the best of YouTube while skipping the noise!

Instructor: Lori Ingwerson 

Registration Required, no fee.

MEN & WOMEN IN RETIREMENT SPECIAL PRESENTATION - “OPPENHEIMER AND PRINCETON” (Hybrid – In-Person MH Location and on Zoom)

Friday, April 17, 10:00 a.m.–noon

Would you like to learn more about Princeton’s role in J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life and the development of the atomic bomb? Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Eve Mandel of the Historical Society of Princeton will showcase the places where Oppenheimer lived and worked in Princeton (some seen in the film), share stories about the local academics recruited to work on the Manhattan Project, and provide additional context not explored in the movie. 

All are welcome.

Registration required, no fee.