FRENCH CONVERSATION CLASS (Zoom)

Monday, March 3 through March 31, 10:00–11:15 a.m. 

Fee: $50 resident/$60 nonresident

Join us for this engaging five-session series, specially designed for intermediate to advanced French speakers with a solid grasp of grammar and vocabulary. Together, we’ll sharpen our French skills as we delve into works by emerging French-language authors, discover Paris’ hidden museums, and explore the fascinating history of Savon de Marseille. Get ready to expand your vocabulary with new words, expressions, and even some slang — all in a supportive and fun environment!

Instructor: Brigitte Aflalo-Calderon is a native French speaker and has been teaching at CMAP for four years. When she’s not teaching, she channels her creativity into making stunning collages.

¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL! CHARLAS DEL CORAZÓN (Zoom)

Thursday, February 27, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Ya seas hablante nativo de español o estés buscando perfeccionar tus conocimientos, te invitamos a participar en charlas inspiradoras y actividades que te sumergen en diversas culturas. Con dinámicas de improvisación, juegos de palabras y narraciones, estos Encuentros están diseñados para construir conexiones auténticas. ¡Prepárate también para presentaciones simuladas al estilo TED, donde tus ideas pueden brillar! Estos encuentros no son simplemente lecciones; son travesías compartidas donde celebramos la diversidad de voces. Es necesario registrarse, sin costo.

Whether Spanish is your native language or you’re looking to polish your skills, we invite you to join inspiring conversations and activities that immerse you in diverse cultures. Through cultural exchanges, improvisation dynamics, word games, and storytelling, these sessions are designed to build authentic connections. Plus, get ready for simulated TED-style presentations, where your ideas can shine! These gatherings are not only lessons; they are shared journeys where we celebrate the diversity of voices.

Registration required, no fee.

AGELESS GRACE (In-Person at NSK Location)

Friday, February 28, 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!

FUSION YOGA (In-Person at SPB Location)

Monday, March 3 through March 24, 11:00 a.m. (no class 3/17) 

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

BEGINNERS ART WORKSHOP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesday, March 4 through April 22, 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, March 4 through March 25, 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, March 4 through March 25, 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

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

Tuesdays in March, 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:

March 4 — Rahul Mehrotra: The architectural wonder of impermanent cities

Registration required, no fee.

92ND STREET Y LIVE PRESENTS (In-Person at NSK Location)

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. 

Note: Some events may be pre-recorded due to scheduling.

92ND ST Y: WHY NOTHING WORKS WITH MATTHEW YGLESIAS AND MARC DUNKELMAN (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, March 5, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Fee: $5

Join us for a conversation with Matthew Yglesias and Marc Dunkelman on the deep-seated challenges facing America's infrastructure and institutional systems.

INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL: A LEARN TO PLAY THREE-WEEK WORKSHOP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays, March 5–March 19, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Fee: $60 resident/$65 nonresident

Get into the game of pickleball with this three-week workshop designed to introduce you to this incredible sport! Build the foundations of your skills and dive headfirst into your newest obsession: Pickleball!

Instructor: Carolyn Dardani-Horensky

PREP & PLAY (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays, March 5–March 26, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Fee: $35 resident/$40 nonresident

Learn new techniques on the court with expert instruction and enjoy open game play with guided support to enhance your game.

PLAY WITH THE PRO: ADVANCED BEGINNERS (In-Person at SPB Location)

ThursdayS, March 6–March 27, 11:00 a.m.-noon

Fee: $20 resident/$25 nonresident

Join this exciting small group pickleball experience, suitable for beginner players looking to build on skills learned from an Introduction to Pickleball class. 

PLAY WITH THE PRO: INTERMEDIATE (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursdays, March 6–March 27, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Fee: $20 resident/$25 nonresident

This exciting small-group pickleball experience allows players to engage in energetic gameplay while refining skills under the guidance of our expert instructor. 

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH THE PRO (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursdays, March 6–March 27, noon–1:00 p.m.

Fee $65 resident/$75 nonresident

Book personalized one-on-one or small group lessons from our instructor, Carolyn. Focus on specific skills, drills, and more to get into top pickleball shape! Available for any level of play. 

FIRST FRIDAY FILM - “THE ROOM NEXT DOOR” (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Friday, March 7, 1:00 p.m.

“The Room Next Door” is a film by Pedro Almodóvar that tells the story of two old friends, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), a successful novelist, and Martha (Tilda Swinton), a former war correspondent, who reconnect when Martha receives a terminal diagnosis, leading to a deeply personal conversation about life, death, and the choices one makes at the end of life, as Martha seeks assistance to die on her own terms, forcing Ingrid to confront her own fears about mortality. 

Genre: Drama; Rated: PG-13; Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes.

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

Fridays, March 7 through April 25, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fee: $90 resident/$100 nonresident

Intermediate painters, join this eight-session class focusing on the components of the creative painting process.

Instructor: Christina Rang

THE EVOLUTION OF WESTERN ART, PART 2: 1,000 YEARS OF GREAT ART (750-1750) (Virtual) 

Tuesdays, March 4–April 10, 10:00 a.m.–noon 

Wendy Worth 

Learn about artistic innovation from the Gothic cathedrals of Europe to the Renaissance masterpieces of Italy. 

READING BUILDINGS: A PRIMER (Virtual) 

Fridays, March 7–May 2 (no class April 25), 1:30–3:30 p.m. 

Alan Chimacoff  

Enjoy the artistry of architecture. Discover the beauty and functionality of great buildings and learn to see them with a new eye. 

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Be sure to take a look at the CMAP "Virtual Community Bulletin Board" to see what our community nonprofits are offering. 

Upcoming events are posted on a weekly basis.