AARP FREE TAX ASSISTANCE - COMING IN FEBRUARY

AARP sponsors free tax assistance for seniors and low and moderate-income individuals through the AARP Tax-Aide program. AARP volunteers who are certified by the IRS will be available to prepare and electronically file individual Federal and New Jersey State returns. These volunteer preparers are particularly familiar with tax regulations and rebate programs that affect seniors.

Stay-tuned for more information about registration and appointment times.

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

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

Starting January 13, every other Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our Medicare expert will be onsite every second and fourth Monday to assist with Medicare-related questions, enrollment, and guidance. Stop by for personalized support and expert advice!

Appointment Time Slots:

9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:15 p.m.

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

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

AGELESS GRACE (In-Person at NSK Location)

Friday, January 10 and January 24, 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!

CAFÉ FRANÇAIS: WINTER QUARTER (In-Person at NSK Location)

Mondays, January 13 through March 31, 3:00 p.m. (no session 1/20, 2/17)

Fee: $15

Join us for casual French language conversation, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar enrichment. All levels welcome.

THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, January 14 through February 4, 10:00 a.m.

*Please note new day of week from previous sessions.

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

Discover the power of the Feldenkrais Method! Enhance movement, flexibility, and coordination through gentle actions and focused mind-body connections. Experience increased ease, range of motion, and graceful movement. Remember to bring your exercise mat, or one will be provided.

Instructor: Jackie Boone

SOLVENTS & GLUE (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, January 14 through February 4, 11:00 a.m.

*Please note new day of week from previous sessions.

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

This four-session exercise class is a groundbreaking movement system designed to strengthen and stabilize major joints in your body. Led by certified teacher Jackie Boone, these innovative lessons will invigorate your musculoskeletal system and complement various physical exercise and wellness practices. Sign up for a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through mindful movement.

Instructor: Jackie Boone

GAMES DAY (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Come with a partner or a few friends to enjoy game playing at CMAP. Canasta, Mah Jongg (bring your own set), Scrabble, and Social Bridge.

Registration required due to limited space.

PICKLEBALL MANIA

Join us for pickleball instructions sessions available for everyone from beginners to intermediate, private lessons to larger group workshops! You can even rent our court for your own private group play in our climate controlled gym! Learn more about our programs and check out next months schedule on our website below.

SPANGLISH FOR BEGINNERS (In-Person at NSK Location)

Thursday, January 16 through March 6, 10:30 a.m.–noon

Fee: $45

Embark on an exciting eight-week introduction to Spanish, designed for those with little to no prior experience. Discover how practical vocabulary, everyday expressions, and basic grammar come together to help you confidently navigate real-life conversations. By the end of the course, you’ll introduce yourself, ask and answer questions, and share personal details with ease. Through games, dialogues, short stories, and skits, you’ll build skills in a welcoming and dynamic environment that makes learning Spanish both enjoyable and meaningful.

Instructor: Karen Voorhes

NOTICE: WARMING CENTERS

Next week’s forecast calls for very cold weather, but CMAP has you covered! Visit our warming centers at the Nancy S. Klath Center (101 Poor Farm Road) or the Suzanne Patterson Building (45 Stockton Street). We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stay warm, enjoy some company, and maybe even a cup of coffee or tea!