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

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

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