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.

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, August 3, 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.

NEUROBOOSTERS: THE BRAIN EXERCISE INITIATIVE (BEI) (In-Person at NSK location)

Tuesdays, August 4 and 18, 2:00 p.m.

Your brain’s favorite daily workout: Join us for light, engaging cognitive sessions designed to wake up your mind and keep it active. With easy, enjoyable exercises in reading, writing, and math, you’ll give your brain a refreshing boost while sharing a fun, social experience. It’s 30 minutes of light, engaging mental activity that feels more like a game than an exercise - and your brain leaves a little more awake than it came in. No pressure, just a simple, satisfying mental reset.

*run by students from Princeton Day School.

Registration required, no fee.

INSIDE NEW JERSEY AUTO INSURANCE (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Tuesday, August 4, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Learn what the insurance companies hope you never find out — from coverage traps and misleading policy options to the critical protections every driver needs. If you live, drive, or advise clients in New Jersey, this is must-know information.

Instructor: Robert Bratman is an attorney from Stark & Stark. 

Registration required, no fee.

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, August 4 through August 25, 10:00 a.m. 

Fee: $35 resident/$40 nonresident

Move better, feel better, think better! Discover how gentle, guided movement can unlock your body’s natural ability to relieve pain, improve flexibility, and boost mental agility. Learn to retrain your brain and body for lasting comfort. Bring your exercise mat, or one will be provided.

Instructor: Jackie Boone

COURTYARD CAFÉ (In-Person at NSK location)

Wednesdays in August, 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.

• August 5: Brain Teasers and Puzzles
• August 12: Let’s Talk About It: Books and Stories in the Digital Age
• August 19: Games and Puzzles
• August 26: Poetry on the Patio (separate registration)

STRENGTH, STABILITY, & STAMINA (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursday, August 6 through August 20, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $25 resident/$30 nonresident

This innovative approach aims to improve how you sit, stand, walk, and move, no matter your age or ability.Gentle, precise movements help change old, rigid habits and release tension in stiff joints. Learn structural exercises that rebuild and glue the body together, creating improved stability and strength in major joints. Sign up for a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through mindful movement.

Instructor: Jackie Boone

YOGA FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT (Zoom)

Thursday, August 6 through August 27, 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

FIRST FRIDAY FILM — “BETWEEN THE TEMPLES” (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Friday, August 7, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Ben Gottlieb is a cantor in a small New York town, still adrift after the death of his wife and struggling to find his voice — literally and spiritually. When Carla, his warm and witty childhood music teacher, walks back into his life with an unusual request — she wants to finally have her bat mitzvah at age seventy — the two form an unlikely bond that challenges them both. By turns funny and bittersweet, the film is a quietly moving story about grief, second chances, and the unexpected connections that pull us back to life.

Genre: Comedy/Drama; Rated: R; Run Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes

This film is rated R for language and some sexual references.

Registration required, no fee.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ — FREE

Get reading! Our bookcase is stocked with great new titles hand-picked by the Princeton Public Library librarians. Stop by, browse the slection, and discover your next great reads. Best of all, it's yours to keep!

ONLINE PAYMENTS AND HOW TO BE SAFE USING THEM (Hybrid: In-Person at NSK Location or on Zoom)

Tuesday, August 11, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Sending money online should never feel like a gamble. From paying friends to shopping online, mobile payment apps offer incredible convenience — if you know how to use them securely. Join our team to learn how these services work, how to set up vital security settings, and how to spot common payment scams. Gain the confidence to manage your digital wallet with total peace of mind!

Registration Required, no fee.

ROBOTS THAT ADAPT TO YOU (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Tuesday, August 11, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Fee: $10 resident/$15 nonresident

Imagine a robot that helps you prepare meals, tidy up, or get ready in the morning — and learns to do things your way. As we live longer, robots may help many of us stay independent at home. But to be truly helpful, a robot must adapt to each person’s needs and preferences. Join Professor Tom Silver as he shares how his lab at Princeton is teaching robots to personalize the help they provide over time while keeping safety first.

Instructor: Tom Silver is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Princeton University.

CARFIT (In-Person at NSK Location)

Tuesday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. to noon

No fee

Is your car the right fit for you? CarFit offers free, twenty-minute appointments in the parking lot of 101 Poor Farm Road, where trained technicians help adjust your vehicle for greater comfort, visibility, and safety—so you can drive with confidence.

Sponsored by Penn Medicine, Municipality of Princeton – Mayors Wellness Campaign, Princeton Health Department, and the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.

Contact Penn Medicine to register at 888.897.8979.

PEOPLE & PEACE TALK SHOW 

CMAP presents People & Peace, the organization’s ongoing talk show exploring how people from different walks of life build meaning, connection, and peace in the world around them.

CONRAD STRAUCH IN CONVERSATION WITH GREG VOYNOW (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, August 12, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

This August, we welcome Greg Voynow, a major figure in the world of books, audio, and digital publishing whose leadership roles at Audible, New York Public Radio, and as General Manager of iPublish.com — Time Warner’s pioneering e-book division — helped shape the evolution of how stories and ideas are shared in the digital age. In a moment increasingly defined by distraction and fast content, this conversation will explore the enduring power of reading, listening, and intellectual curiosity, and the ways books, storytelling, and thoughtful dialogue can still help us find depth, clarity, and peace of mind.

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.

CMAP WALKING CLUB (In-Person at Varying Locations)

Wednesdays through October 28, 9:00–10:00 a.m. 

The CMAP Walking Club is your invitation to get moving, explore Princeton’s beautiful trails, and connect with a community of walkers just like you. Led by an experienced group fitness leader, each outing is a chance to hit the trails, pick up tips on walking technique and safety, and enjoy the outdoors with great company. Walking sticks and canes are welcome — participants should be able to keep up with the group’s pace. Lace up and let’s go!

Instructor: Bob Perkins

Registration required, no fee.

CORNHOLE MEET UP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays in August, 11:00 a.m.–noon

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.

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.

PICKLEBALL MANIA

Join us for pickleball instructions sessions available for everyone from beginners to intermediate, private lessons to larger group workshops! You can even rent our court for your own private group play in our climate controlled gym! Learn more about our programs and check out next months schedule on our website below.

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

Tuesdays, 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:

Not meeting in August

Registration required, no fee.

MEET MARILYN ARONBERG LAVIN

At one hundred years old, Marilyn Aronberg Lavin is still writing, still teaching, and still curious. Her remarkable life has spanned Christian Science, an unlikely romance that began beside a swimming pool, a sixty-seven-year partnership with art historian Irving Lavin, and a career studying Piero della Francesca and the Barberini family archives that earned her the Charles Rufus Morey Award. Through it all, she credits CMAP's memoir writing workshop with helping her tell her own story at last.

Read her full Open Doors interview on our blog: https://cmaprinceton.org/2026/07/30/one-hundred-years-of-curiosity/

Missed her People & Peace Talk Show interview on 7/22? A recording of "Conrad Strauch in Conversation with Marilyn Aronberg Lavin" is coming soon — stay tuned!