WOMEN, MEMORY, AND CAREGIVING: UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA’S IMPACT (Hybrid – In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Join Jenna Noecker from Alzheimer’s New Jersey, hosted by Artis Senior Living, for an informative program exploring the unique connection between women's health and memory care. Women are disproportionately affected by dementia—not only as those more likely to be diagnosed, but also as primary caregivers for loved ones living with cognitive decline.

This session will cover early warning signs of dementia, environmental risk factors, and the emotional and physical impact of caregiving. Participants will also learn practical mindfulness and wellness strategies to support caregivers and promote overall well-being.

Registration required, no fee.

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

Tuesdays, May 19 through June 23, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 resident/$45 nonresident

Start or continue your journey to improved 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

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

Tuesdays in May, 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:

May 19 — Mariana Atencio: What makes you special?

Registration required, no fee.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WATCH PARTY: “HAMNET” (Hybrid: In-Person at MH Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, May 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

From director Chloé Zhao comes a breathtaking portrait of grief, love, and the stories we tell to survive it. Set in Elizabethan England, “Hamnet” follows Agnes — the fiercely independent wife of a young William Shakespeare — as she grapples with unimaginable loss after the death of her son. A deeply human story about the enduring power of a mother’s love and the way sorrow can be transformed into art.

Rated: PG-13; Genre: Historical Drama; Runtime: 1 hour and 58 minutes

Registration required, no fee. 

OUTSIDER ART (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Thursdays, May 21 through June 25, 10:00 a.m.–noon

Fee: $125

Outsider Art originated as the art of the insane and the self-taught. It existed outside the realm of art history. The term was introduced in 1972, although visionary art has always existed. It is not a movement like Cubism, it is a primal expression of the need to create art. The self-taught artist is responding to the bidding of an inner necessity to create. How does it differ from Folk Art and Aboriginal Art? Why has it surged into the mainstream of the art world? Can the spontaneous creations of the mentally ill be considered art? Is their art the purest definition of art Do we have to redefine art? Can Fine Art come from untrained individuals who could be considered “natural geniuses”? Come explore this unusual world of unique art.

Instructor: Wendy Worth

OBJECTS AND MEMORIES: A VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT (Zoom)

Friday, May 22, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Take on fun scavenger prompts that send you exploring your home! Find an object, bring it back, and share its story with fellow participants online. It’s a creative, laughter-filled way to connect, reminisce, and celebrate the little treasures hiding around you!

Instructor: Jasenia Casiano

Registration required, no fee.

你好! (NǏ HǍO!) CHINESE CONVERSATION & FRIENDSHIP GROUP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Friday, May 22, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Join our new Chinese Conversation & Friendship Group, a welcoming space to practice Mandarin, engage in meaningful conversations, and build connections. Whether you’re a native speaker or learning the language, this group offers a relaxed environment to share stories, exchange ideas, and celebrate Chinese culture. Meetings will be informal and guided by participants’ interests.

PEOPLE & PEACE TALK SHOW: CONRAD STRAUCH IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBIN & JON MCCONAUGHY (Hybrid: In-Person at MH Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, May 27, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

What if peace begins closer than we think, in the soil beneath our feet, in the food we share, in the way we care for the land and for each other?

In this special People & Peace conversation, Conrad Strauch sits down with Robin and Jon McConaughy, owners and stewards of Double Brook Farm and Brick Farm, to explore how sustainability, farming, and food can become powerful pathways to community, connection, and well-being.

Through their work, Robin and Jon have reimagined what it means to nourish others, not only through what we eat, but through a thoughtful, humane, and deeply intentional relationship with the land. This conversation invites us to reflect on how the choices we make every day, what we grow, what we cook, what we share, can shape a more grounded and connected way of living.

Join us for a live, interactive experience in the heart of CMAP! The energy of being part of this conversation in person is unlike any other, the questions, the connection, the collective learning. And if you can’t make it, don’t worry, we’ll share the session on our YouTube channel after. But we promise, being here live is the magic!

Registration required, no fee.

PINGPONGPARKINSON (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays in May, 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.

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.

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

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.

CMAP BLOCK PARTY & BBQ (In-Person at SPB location)

Wednesday, June 3, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Fee: $5

Get ready for a sizzling good time at our Summer Block Party BBQ! We’re serving up a mouthwatering spread — hotdogs, burgers (including veggie!), country-fried and grilled chicken, corn on the cob, fresh salads, cool drinks, and sweet desserts. Come hungry, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets are going fast — grab yours today and join the summer celebration!

Thank you to our sponsors Artis Senior Living and Princeton Federal Credit Union.