92ND ST Y LIVE PRESENTS — TOM HANKS & WRITER E.A. HANKS: “THE 10: A MEMOIR OF FAMILY AND THE OPEN ROAD” (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, April 9, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Fee: $5

Join Tom and E.A. Hanks for a captivating talk on The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, a journey through family secrets, memory, and legacy.

EMPOWER YOUR JOURNEY – RESOURCES FOR THE PARKINSON & MOVEMENT DISORDER COMMUNITY (In-person at SPB Location)

Thursday, April 10, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Save the date for this FREE engaging and interactive in-person workshop that offers a safe and empowering space to learn, share insights, connect with peers, and expand your movement disorders network. Get your most pressing questions answered by experts while building meaningful relationships.

CMAP SPRING FUNDRAISER — THE STRAIGHT AHEAD BIG BAND

Sunday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ

Dessert reception following concert

Ticket(s) $40 each

Patron Level $100 each

The Bucks County-based Straight Ahead Big Band is celebrating more than twenty years of electrifying performances and classic hits! This dynamic twenty-two-piece ensemble, accompanied by a talented lineup of vocalists, brings the golden age of swing to life. From the unforgettable melodies of the Great American Songbook to the vibrant rhythms of Latin, jazz, and rock favorites, their performances are a captivating journey through musical history.

Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of live big band music — a night filled with energy, nostalgia, and irresistible grooves! 

EXPERIENCE LA SCALA THEATRE: L'OPERA SERIA (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, April 9, 2:15 p.m.–6:05 p.m. — Note date change

Fee: $10

Streaming live from the famous La Scala Theatre in Milan, Italy, join CMAP for a special presentation of L'opera seria (The Serious Work). This satirical work provides a compelling window into the theatrical milieu that fostered the Gluckian reform, with librettist Calzabigi himself a central figure. Witness the sharp wit and social commentary that characterized this pivotal period in operatic history.

Runtime: Approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes including intervals. English subtitles will be available.

SPECIAL CONNECTIONS EVENT: PAINT AND PLANT (In-Person at NSK Location)

Friday, April 11 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. 

If you’re a parent of an adult child with unique needs, you and your child should join us for our Paint and Plant event! Together we’ll celebrate our growth as a group with flowerpot painting, seeds and soil prep, and delicious snacks. This will be a fun way to show off your creativity while meeting others you may relate to in a welcoming and understanding space!

Registration Required, no fee. 

AGELESS GRACE (In-Person at NSK Location)

Friday, April 11 and April 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Fee: $5 per session

This unique group exercise program is specially designed to boost cognitive skills and enhance physical function through body-brain exercises. Ageless Grace is backed by research in neuroplasticity — the brain’s remarkable ability to reshape and adapt through new experiences. In this session, you’ll engage in twenty-one fun and effective movements (known as “tools”) performed while comfortably seated. Each exercise targets key brain functions like memory, sensory perception, motor skills, and thought processing. Plus, having fun is a must! Don’t miss this chance to refresh your mind and body.

Instructor: Allyson Toth — With nearly forty years in fitness, Allyson Toth champions the power of movement at any age. As a Certified Ageless Grace Instructor and Project Healthy Bones Leader, she believes: the more you move, the better you feel!

NEW! 你好! (NǏ HǍO!) CHINESE CONVERSATION & FRIENDSHIP GROUP (In-person at NSK Location)

Friday, April 11 and April 25, 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.

Registration required, no fee.

MEET GRANDPAL LOIS GERSTEIN

Lois Gerstein has worn many hats — social worker, bookstore owner, legal professional — and now, a proud GrandPal spreading joy through storytelling. Read more here: https://cmaprinceton.org/2025/04/08/grandpal-lois-gerstein/

MUSICAL HEIRS TO A GENIUS: THE SONS OF BACH (Zoom)

Monday, April 14, noon-1:00 p.m.

Fee: $10 resident/$15 non-resident

Johann Sebastian Bach’s legacy lived on through his four composer sons, who carried his influence into the future, shaping the transition from the Baroque to the Classical Era. Dr. Brenda Leonard explores the lives and music of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, and Johann Christian Bach. Each developed a distinct style, leaving a lasting impact on the musical world and inspiring composers like Mozart and Beethoven.

Instructor: Brenda Leonard

MEDICARE APPOINTMENTS (In-Person at NSK Location)

Second and fourth Mondays of each month.

Our Medicare expert, Roderick Spann from Senior Advisors, will be on-site every second and fourth Monday to assist with Medicare-related questions, enrollment, and guidance. Stop by for personalized support and expert advice!

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

Tuesdays in April, 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:

April 15 — Scott Galloway: How the U.S. is destroying young people’s future (Bill)

Registration required, no fee.

LIVE FROM ITALY: THE ELEGANCE OF MILAN

Thursday, April 17, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fee: $5

Join our live local guide for a captivating tour through Milan’s historic city center, where grand architecture, world-class culture, and timeless elegance come together.

PINGPONGPARKINSON (In-person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays in April, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

We’re on a mission to promote healthy aging for Parkinson’s patients by creating a supportive and engaging community. Ping pong provides physical exercise, one of the most effective ways to improve Parkinson’s symptoms. Our sessions begin with engaging conversation, followed by body warm-up, skill-building drills, gameplay, and end with coordination exercises, song, and laughter.

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.