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!

COURTYARD CAFÉ (In-Person at NSK location)

Wednesday, July 15: Join us for Games & 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.

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.

PRINT, SCAN, COPY: HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEW PRINTER (Hybrid: In-Person at SPB Location or on Zoom)

Monday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Finding a reliable printer shouldn’t be a frustrating puzzle. Between inkjet, laser, wireless setups, and expensive ink cartridges, it is hard to know what you actually need. Join our team for a straightforward guide to choosing the right printer for your home. We will break down the true costs and features so you can shop with complete confidence. Come get the facts before you buy!

Registration Required, no fee.

REEL TALK: DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

“MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN” (Zoom)

Tuesday, July 21, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join Reel Talk for a viewing of — and follow-up discussion on — the 2026 Oscar winner “No Body Against Putin.” A Russian teacher secretly documents his school becoming a war recruitment center during the war in Ukraine, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face with propaganda and militarization.

Rated: Not Rated; Genre: Documentary; Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes with discussion to follow.

Registration required, no fee.

PAIN MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesday, July 22, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Fee: $20 resident/$25 nonresident

Join our upcoming workshop and transform your approach to persistent pain and discomfort. Retrain your nervous system with mindful, gentle movement sequences designed to unlearn habitual tension and improve overall mobility. Master strategic KT tape applications to naturally alleviate joint and muscle pain. Harness the healing energy of photobiomodulation with red light therapy to soothe nerves and reduce inflammation. If you can improve your movement, you can improve the quality of your life! Register now and find lasting relief.

Instructor: Jackie Boone

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 MARILYN ARONBERG LAVIN (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom) 

Wednesday, July 22, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

What does a lifetime of looking closely at art teach us about peace?

In this special edition of People & Peace, we welcome Marilyn Aronberg Lavin — distinguished art historian, former professor at Princeton and Yale, and award-winning scholar of Italian Renaissance art.

Drawing from her memoir “One Life for Two” and her decades of groundbreaking work — including her celebrated studies on Piero della Francesca and the nationally recognized Morey Award — Marilyn reflects on intellectual independence, creative partnership, and the quiet resilience required to build a meaningful life in the arts.

Join us for an intimate and intergenerational conversation on legacy, curiosity, and the subtle ways art teaches us to live with depth, clarity, and peace.

Registration required, no fee.

THE DONALD AND NANCY LIGHT TECHNOLOGY LITERACY LAB

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Wednesdays open until 7:30 p.m.

Our well-appointed and roomy Tech Lab welcomes you with PC’s and MAC computers. Stop by to check your email, get some work done, connect with friends and family or surf the web.

Tech assistance is available two ways: In-Person and Virtually on Zoom. Appointments recommended; walk-ins are welcome at NSK and SPB locations.

CMAP WALKING CLUB (In-Person at Varying Locations)

Wednesdays, June 3 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.

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.

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/.