WEDNESDAY NIGHT WATCH PARTY: “THE FAREWELL” (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, July 1, 6:00–7:40 p.m.

“The Farewell” is a comedy-drama about a Chinese-American woman named Billi who returns to China when her beloved grandmother (“Nai Nai”) is diagnosed with terminal cancer. To protect the grandmother from the emotional weight of her illness, the family stages an impromptu wedding as an excuse to gather and say their goodbyes.

Rated: PG; Genre: Comedy/Drama; Run Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Registration required, no fee.

COURTYARD CAFÉ (In-Person at NSK location)

Wednesday, July 1: Brain Teasers and Puzzles, 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.

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

Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

Annual Fee: $40

Dive into the mysteries of the universe with our dynamic Cosmology group. Join us for engaging, peer-led discussions that explore the wonders of physics and metaphysics. Come expand your mind and unravel the secrets of the cosmos. 

Instructor: Contact brucewallman@gmail.com

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, July 6, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

The Princeton Public Library team will be showcasing some of the latest and most notable book titles, offering recommendations to help you expand your reading list.

Registration required, no fee.

THE WONDERS OF WORDPLAY — SUMMER QUARTER (Zoom)

Mondays, July 6 through September 28, 2:00 p.m. (no session 9/7, 9/21); Fee: $10

Join our cooperative-style poetry workshop where participants share their own poems, receive constructive feedback, and are given a weekly prompt for inspiration. All poets, whether novices or seasoned pros, are welcome.

CAFÉ FRANÇAIS: SUMMER SESSION (In-Person at SPB Location)

Mondays in July (no meeting 7/6), on hiatus in August, September 14 and 28, 3:00 p.m.; Fee: $10

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.

CHAIR MOVES & GROOVES (Zoom)

Tuesdays, July 7 through August 11

Fee: $40 resident/$45 nonresident

Join chair aerobics on Zoom, packed with music and energy! This program aims to enhance your endurance and fortify your body, mind, and spirit. All you need are hand weights (or substitutes like water bottles or cans), therapy bands, and comfy attire. 

Instructor: Laraine Alison

READING: "WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY?" (In-Person at Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St.)

Saturday, July 4, Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Morven Museum & Garden will host its annual Fourth of July Festival featuring a dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by award-winning poet David Mills. The museum will be open free of charge, including two new exhibitions: "Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey" and "Northern Family, Southern Ties." Entertainment includes contemporary music from the Vintage Vibe Tribe and period music with John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick.

Community partners include the Princeton Public Library, Princeton YWCA, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, Not In Our Town Princeton and RevolutionNJ.

Additional activities include garden tours, open archives with the Historical Society of Princeton, artmaking and crafts, facepainting, a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence, food trucks, lawn games and door prizes.

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 7 – Margaret Levi: How labor unions shape society

Registration required, no fee.

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.

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.

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)

July Meeting: 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.

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.

MERCER COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2026 SENIOR ART SHOW

County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of Commissioners invite seniors throughout Mercer County to participate in the 2026 Mercer County Senior Art Show, to be held July 20 through August 6 at the Conference Center at Mercer, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, New Jersey.

The show is open to any Mercer County resident age sixty or older. First-place winners from the county show are automatically included in the New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A closing reception will be held on August 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artwork not selected to advance to the New Jersey Senior Art Show will be released to the artist immediately following the reception.

Complete information on categories, rules and regulations, and deadlines is available in the official show brochure. For questions, call 609.278.2712 or email Lisa Tramo at ltramo@mercercounty.org.

Registration and drop-off

Completed registration forms must be received by the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage by July 8. Registered artwork should be delivered to the Conference Center at Mercer on July 14 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

For more information, call 609.278.2712 or email Lisa Tramo at ltramo@mercercounty.org.

DAY TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY

Thursday, August 13, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Fee: $115

Feeling lucky? Join us for an exciting getaway to Atlantic City packed with fun, entertainment, and seaside views. Spend the day exploring lively casinos, strolling along the iconic boardwalk, enjoying delicious food, and soaking in the energy of the shore. Guests will also enjoy a scenic cruise experience, offering beautiful waterfront views and a chance to “Sea” Atlantic City from a whole new perspective. Whether you’re looking to relax, try your luck, or enjoy a memorable day with friends, this trip promises the perfect seaside escape.

Your ticket includes: Round trip transportation, $15 food credit, $20 slot play, one hour cruise, and all tips and taxes.