EXPERIENCE FULL CIRCLE PLAYREADINGS

One voice leads to another. Join us for a new playreading series that focuses on modern aging topics like storytelling, downsizing, caregiving, and unexpected high school reunions. Each event features a thirty-minute playreading followed by engaging conversations where you can share your own stories. If you love plays and lively discussions, come be a part of the experience!

"ANNULLA, AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY" BY EMILY MANN (In-Person at NSK Location)

Thursday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.

Optional Suggested Donation: $15 

Excerpts from "Annulla, an Autobiography," written and read by Emily Mann, acclaimed Broadway theater director and playwright and McCarter Theatre Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Emerita. In the play, a young woman goes to Eastern Europe to find her roots and uncovers the true story of a Jewish woman who passed as a non-Jew in Nazi Germany. Registration required, no fee.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (In-Person at SPB Location)

Saturday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Fee: $10

Join us this October for the second edition of the International Music Festival! Enjoy a day of dance, food, and music, where everyone can feel at home. This festival is a joyful space to come together, celebrate our rich cultural tapestry, and create lasting memories as a community. Don’t miss out on this unique and uplifting event!

THE TECH HOUR (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Wednesday, October 16, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Join us for a tech-focused lecture or informational video, followed by a lively conversation led by Nick Macy. Dive into fresh knowledge and stay sharp in our dynamic tech-driven sphere. 

• October 16 — What Happened to the Internet: An Ethical Discussion

Registration required, no fee.

MEN AND WOMEN IN RETIREMENT SPECIAL PRESENTATION: ADVANCED CARE PLANNING (In-person at the SPB Location)

Friday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.

Please note: now in-person only

Did you know that seventy percent of Americans nearing the end of their lives are unable to make decisions about their own healthcare? In this one-hour presentation, Paul Knight will guide you through the benefits of Advance Care Planning. This process involves discussing and documenting your end-of-life healthcare preferences in advance, ensuring that your wishes are known and respected when it matters most.

Registration required, no fee.

PPL’s MORNING TECH SERIES: USING GENEALOGY DATABASES (Zoom)

Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn about the library's genealogy databases: Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest and Fold3 Library Edition.

This class offers new users an opportunity to dive into the past and discover threads of their family history using the library's genealogy databases. Users will explore these databases and learn how to conduct and save their research. Access to these databases through the library requires a Princeton Public Library card. Instructor: Nora Walsh

This class will be held virtually via Zoom.

Registration is required (through the Princeton Public Library). No fee.

Morning Tech Series is presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library and CMAP.

FLU VACCINE CLINIC (In-Person at NSK location)

Monday, October 21, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Wegmans Pharmacy and the Princeton Health Department is offering a flu vaccine clinic which is available to all individuals aged 3 and older. Walk-ins will be accepted but appointments are preferred.

If you have insurance, you must bring your prescription and health insurance card(s) to receive the influenza vaccine (including all up-to-date Medicare Part B information, if applicable).

Uninsured Princeton residents will receive the influenza vaccine for free.

Appointments through Wegmans Pharmacy, click on the link below.

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

Tuesdays in October, 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:

October 22 — Cai Guo Qiang: A firework ladder to the sky – and the magic of explosive art

Registration required, no fee.

LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS

A GRAND LOVE (Zoom)

Thursday, October 24, 3:00 p.m.

Grandparents who become aware that their grandchild’s gender identity doesn’t match the sex assigned to them at birth can feel confused and alone. While the field of knowledge in this area is growing at a very fast pace, many therapists, counsellors, teachers, and school administrators remain unskilled and uninformed when it comes to working with transgender or gender diverse children and their parents, grandparents, and other family members. 

Part educational, part storytelling, and chock-full of inspiration, “A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren” will inform and uplift anyone who reads it. 

At this gathering, Janna Barkin will read a few excerpts from her book “A Grand Love,” and there will be time for Q. and A. 

Registration required, no fee. 

Presenter: Janna Barkin

LOOKING FOR A LOVING COMPANION? CAT’S AMAZING! (In-person at NSK Location)

Friday, October 25, 3:30 p.m.

Do you dream of having a furry friend to curl up with? A sweet companion to share joy, purrs, and comfort? Then this program is for you! Join us as Lori Grossi from the nonprofit Cats Amazing! introduces their foster-based rescue organization. Their mission is to find a loving home for every cat, especially senior cats who are searching for a warm lap to cuddle on. You’ll learn about this compassionate organization, their adoption and fostering programs, and much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference in a cat’s life—and your own!

Registration required, no fee.

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

Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 for year

Peer-led discussion about the nature of the universe based on physics and metaphysics. 

Instructor: Contact brucewallman@gmail.com for more information.

TABLE TENNIS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Mondays and Fridays in October, 1:00–4:45 p.m.

Come for camaraderie, exercise, and fun! All skill levels are invited to take part in this energetic sport.

Registration required, no fee.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO (Zoom)

Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Step into the Golden Age of Radio on Zoom! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a nostalgic journey into the past, featuring iconic shows such as Dimension X on Tuesdays and The Whistler on Thursdays. Experience the enchantment of this era as we bring the magic of sound and imagination to life. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be entertained and amazed!

Registration required, no fee.

AN AFTERNOON AT THE THEATRE: GENE & GILDA (In-Person at the George Street Playhouse)

Thursday, December 19, noon–5:00 p.m.; Fee: $125

We’re off to New Brunswick to see Gene & Gilda at the George Street Playhouse. This charming and funny play explores the iconic love story between Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, highlighting their romance, triumphs, and lasting bond.

Your ticket covers round-trip transportation, the show, and a post-performance chat with the actors. An optional boxed lunch is available for purchase.

Get ready for a day filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable memories!

Registration closes on November 14

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/.

MEDICARE EXPERT ONSITE: RODERICK SPANN FROM SENIOR ADVISORS (In-Person at NSK Location)

We’re excited to announce that Medicare expert Roderick Span from Senior Advisors will be onsite every Wednesday from October 16 to December 4 during the open enrollment period for Medicare plans. He will be available from 1:00–4:00 p.m. to provide personalized Medicare guidance and answer any questions you may have.

Appointment Time Slots:

1:00–1:45 p.m.

1:45–2:30 p.m.

2:30–3:15 p.m.

3:15–4:00 p.m.

Book your appointment soon to secure your spot for a one-on-one session.