October 12, 2024

(Formerly Princeton Senior Resource Center)

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Center for Modern Aging Princeton

A Semi-Weekly Eblast

ESL CLASS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Monday, October 14 through December 2, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Fee: $10 resident/$15 non-resident

Join us for an enriching ESL journey tailored for aging adults. Discover the joy of language learning in a friendly and supportive environment. Every session is designed to boost communication skills and create lasting connections. 


Únase a nosotros para un enriquecedor viaje de ESL diseñado para personas mayores. Descubra el placer de aprender idiomas en un entorno amigable y solidario. Cada sesión está diseñada para impulsar las habilidades de comunicación y crear conexiones duraderas.

Instructor: Joan Kuskin

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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!

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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.

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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 15 — Ayelet Fishbach: How to set the right goals and stay motivated

Registration required, no fee.

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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.

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UPCOMING GROUPS

FORGET-ME-NOT DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS (Hybrid)

Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. — CANCELLED

EARLY-STAGE MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (Hybrid)

Thursday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m.

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TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT (Hybrid)

Friday, October 18, 2:30 p.m.

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BEREAVEMENT 

Monday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m.

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Read group descriptions HERE.

GROUP/PROGRAM LOCATION KEY:

NSK – Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning at 101 Poor Farm Road

SC – Spruce Circle at 179 Spruce Circle

SPB – Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton Street

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H – Hybrid Group/Program

Thank you to our featured sponsors:

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.

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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.

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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.

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THE DONALD AND NANCY LIGHT TECHNOLOGY LITERACY LAB

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Our well-appointed and roomy Tech Lab welcomes you with brand new PCs 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 Monday through Thursday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. and Fridays, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at our NSK location; and virtually, Monday through Friday.

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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.

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GROUP/PROGRAM LOCATION KEY:

NSK – Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning at 101 Poor Farm Road

SC – Spruce Circle at 179 Spruce Circle

SPB – Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton Street

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H – Hybrid Group/Program

Cost should never be a barrier to learning! 

Senior Scholarships are available for all our programs.

To request a scholarship, go HERE.


Did you know you can support CMAP by giving us your McCaffrey's receipts? 


CMAP receives a percentage of the total receipts. They can be up to three months old. Mail or drop off: to: CMAP, 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B, Princeton, NJ 08540 OR drop them in our mailbox on the porch at the Suzanne Patterson Building.

Please note that Zoom assistance is available,

please click HERE to request tech help.

Tel: 609.751.9699 |  info@cmaprinceton.org | website: cmaprinceton.org

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Because you have been engaged in CMAP programming, we invite you to make a donation to help continue our work with older adults across the region. 

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