THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO (Zoom)

Tuesdays and Thursdays in January, 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.

POKER: TEXAS HOLD ’EM OPEN PLAY (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursday, January 2 and 16, 3:00–4:30 p.m. 

Ready to test your poker face? Join our Texas Hold ’em group for exciting, strategy-filled games! This is perfect for those who already have a basic understanding of the game. Enjoy the thrill of poker in a friendly, no-money environment. Sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and have a great time—no stakes, just fun!

Registration required, no fee.

FIRST FRIDAY FILM - “PAST LIVES” (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Friday, January 3, 1:00 p.m.

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. Written and directed by Celine Song, making her feature directorial debut. The plot is semi-autobiographical and inspired by real events from Song’s life.

Genre: Drama, Romance, Rated: PG-13, Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes.

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, January 6, 1:00 p.m. 

The Princeton Public Librarians will present a showcase of recent and notable book titles, offering recommendations to enrich your to-be-read list.

Registration required, no fee.

THE WONDERS OF WORDPLAY — WINTER QUARTER (Zoom)

Mondays, January 6 through March 31, 2:00 p.m.

Fee: $10

Join our cooperative-style poetry workshop where participants share their own poems, receive constructive feedback, and are given a weekly prompt for inspiration. All poets, whether novices or seasoned pros, are welcome!

FUSION YOGA (In-Person at SPB Location)

Monday, January 6 through January 27, 11:00 a.m. (no class 1/20)

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

This in-person bespoke yoga class is designed to invigorate the body, clear the mind, and uplift the spirit. Through a blend of movement, stretching, breath work, and balance exercises utilizing props like chairs, blocks, walls, and the floor, we’ll ensure that every posture is meaningful and the asana awesome! Anticipate thirty minutes of gentle flowing sequences, making poses accessible to all levels, followed by fifteen minutes of stretching and reflective practice.

Instructor: Debbi Gitterman

ZEN MAT YOGA: FIND YOUR CENTER – WINTER QUARTER (Zoom)

Monday, January 6 through March 31, 10:00 a.m. (no class 1/20, 2/17)

Fee: $80 resident/$90 nonresident

Discover the transformative power of yoga in this comprehensive workshop. Explore strength-building postures, breathwork, soothing sounds, and meditation for profound relaxation. Perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Bring your yoga mat, yoga strap, blocks/bolsters, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes. Join us and rejuvenate your body and mind!

Instructor: Joy Cline-Okoye

BEGINNERS ART WORKSHOP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesday, January 7 through February 25, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

This class will guide you in the art of painting and help you appreciate the beauty in the world around you. Whether working on a still life, landscape, or portrait, you will learn to convey each scene through light, texture, and color. You’ll begin with choosing a medium—pencil, watercolor, acrylic, or any other you’re drawn to or eager to explore.

Instructor: Christina Rang

CHAIR MOVES & GROOVES (Zoom)

Tuesdays, January 7 through January 28, 1:00 p.m. 

Monthly Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

Come and join our month-long chair aerobics workshop on Zoom, packed with music and energy! This program aims to enhance your endurance and fortify your body, mind, and spirit. All you need are hand weights (or substitutes like water bottles or cans), therapy bands, and comfy attire. Let’s exercise together and feel the difference!

Instructor: Laraine Alison

TAI CHI (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesday, January 7 through January 28, 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $20 resident/$25 nonresident

This gentle form of exercise helps to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing.

Instructor: Sisco Kinjo

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

A heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors who supported our Second Annual Sponsor-A-Senior event! Your generous donations made it a resounding success. Our participants were deeply grateful for your kindness and support, which helped create a memorable and impactful experience for everyone involved.

We couldn’t have done it without you — thank you for making a difference!

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

Tuesdays in January, 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:

January 7 — Leopoldo Lopez: How to defend democracy – and fight autocracy

Registration required, no fee.

USING YOUR WITS MEMORY WORKSHOP (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesdays, January 8 through February 19, 10:00 a.m. (no class 1/22); Fee: $15

A six-part interactive series promoting brain health and dementia prevention. Each one-hour session offers practical insights and fun cognitive fitness exercises, covering topics like cognitive skills, brain anatomy, memory techniques, nutrition, sleep’s impact on brain health, and Alzheimer’s/dementia facts and warning signs. Sessions can be attended independently and include activities such as optical illusions, memory games, brain-friendly food sampling, and tips for improving mental agility, making it a comprehensive and engaging program for maintaining cognitive vitality as we age.

Facilitator: Lisa Bayer

92ND STREET Y LIVE PRESENTS

The 92nd Street Y in New York City and CMAP are partnering to bring world-class talks, performances, concerts, and more to CMAP via live stream. After each event, stay for thirty minutes of engaging conversation and meaningful connections. Topics span a wide range of interests, including entertainment, health, science, music, and the arts. Join a vibrant community where adults connect and share through the power of conversation!

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON IN CONVERSATION WITH FAREED ZAKARIA: “MERLIN’S TOUR OF THE UNIVERSE” (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, January 8, 1:30–2:30 p.m.; Fee: $5

Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned American astrophysicist, bestselling author, and science icon, serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space and is a research associate in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. He revisits his very first book with a newly updated and revised edition of “Merlin’s Tour of the Universe”. In this edition, Tyson takes readers on an entertaining and edifying tour of the universe, guided by Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy. Along the way, Merlin — with help of notable friends like da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble — answers questions big and small about the universe, all grounded in authentic science.

Format: Recorded Live Stream

THERAPEUTIC CHAIR YOGA & MEDITATION – WINTER QUARTER (Zoom)

January 9 through March 27, 10:00 a.m. 

Fee: $100 resident/$110 nonresident

Therapeutic Chair Yoga and Meditation is a gentle, accessible form of Hatha yoga practiced seated or standing, rather than on a mat. It’s adaptable for all skill levels, including those with balance issues or injuries. Participants will enjoy nourishing postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), and meditation in a thoughtfully balanced sequence. This practice helps improve flexibility, strength, balance, and energy, while increasing range of motion. Enjoy the serenity of a relaxing class that moves at a mindfully slow pace.

Instructor: Lyn Sirota

MASTERING THE ART OF PAINTING (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays, January 10 through February 28, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

For intermediate painters, this eight-session class emphasizes the components of the creative painting process.

Instructor: Christina Rang

EVERGREEN FORUM SPRING 2025 OPEN HOUSE (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Thursday, January 16 from 12:30–4:00 p.m.

Join us for our first Open House this January. Discover a vibrant community of learners and explore a diverse range of engaging courses. Meet Spring 2025 Course Leaders, attend insightful sample lectures, and enjoy light refreshments while mingling with fellow participants. Plus, you could win a free Evergreen Forum class!

Whether you’re a longtime participant or new to Evergreen Forum, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow lifelong learners and learn all about this impactful program.

To see the full schedule of our open house, check out our webpage — https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/855

Registration required, no fee.

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.