BLOSSOM & BLING: A CHERRY-LICIOUS PAINT NIGHT (In-Person at MH Location)

Thursday, April 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Fee: $25 resident/$30 nonresident

Spring is calling… and she’s wearing pink. Join us for an evening of petals, paint, and pure cherry joy as we celebrate the most magical season of the year. It’s time to bling your cherry self and welcome the breath of blossoms into your life! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or you haven’t picked up a brush since grade school, this night is about color, creativity, and that sweet satisfaction of making something beautiful with your own hands. Come for the painting. Stay for laughter. Leave glowing — canvas in hand and blossom energy in your heart.

This is your invitation to step into spring, breathe in the beauty, and create something that feels like sunshine after winter.

AGELESS GRACE (In-Person at MH Location)

Wednesday, April 29, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Fee: $5 per session

Grab a seat and keep your brain young and your body moving! This revolutionary group exercise program is 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, effective movements (“tools”) while seated.

Instructor: Allyson Toth

CHAIR MOVES & GROOVES – FREE VIRTUAL TRIAL CLASS (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 28, 1:00–2:00 p.m. 

Join our free virtual trial chair aerobics class and boost your endurance with music-filled sessions. All you need: hand weights, therapy bands & comfy attire!

Instructor: Laraine Alison

Registration Required, no fee.

CORNHOLE MEET UP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Fridays, May 1 through May 29, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Cornhole is a social, low-impact version of horseshoes where anyone can play and everyone has a blast. This sport is easy on the joints, great for hand-eye coordination, and even better for conversation. Join us for weekly meetups for all skill levels! We’ll hang out, go over the basics for first-timers, and keep the boards rotating so everyone gets a turn. Come for the game, stay for the community, the tunes, and fun.

Instructor: Jasenia Casiano

Registration is required. Admission is free.

INTRODUCTION TO USING YOUR WITS (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 28, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Using Your Wits is a fun, interactive series on brain health and the lifestyle choices we need to adopt to optimize our cognition, now and in the future. In this introductory session, we will explore and define our cognitive skills, delve into the McCance Brain Care Score, and will finish with challenging and enjoyable cognitive fitness exercises, designed to stretch your thinking and boost mental agility. 

Instructor: Lisa Bayer

Registration required; no fee.

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

Tuesdays in April, 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:

April 28 — Anshul Tewari: Want to make change? Let young people tell their stories

Registration required, no fee.

KEEP IT SAFE: PASSWORD MANAGERS (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 28, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Tired of forgetting passwords? Join Americorps member Yash for a class on the essential security tool: Password Managers! Learn what they are and how to use them safely. Yash will cover options like Proton Pass, Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, and Apple Password Manager. Stay after the class for focused, one-on-one help from our Digital Literacy Team!

Instructor: Yash Keshavpatnam

Registration Required, no fee.

THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO (Zoom)

Thursdays in April, 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Step into the Golden Age of Radio on Zoom! Join us every Thursday for a nostalgic journey into the past, featuring the iconic show “Gunsmoke.” 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.

FRIDAY FILM: OSCAR WINNER “ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER” (Hybrid - In-Person at SPB Location and on Zoom)

Friday, May 1, 1:00 p.m.

Some stories don’t just move you — they change the way you see the world. “One Battle After Another,” this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Picture, is exactly that kind of film. Bold, unrelenting, and deeply human, it follows one man’s journey through the landscapes of war, memory, and resilience — a story about what we carry with us, and what we refuse to put down.

Directed with stunning precision and anchored by a career-defining performance, this is the film that captivated audiences and critics alike, earning its place among the most celebrated films of our time.

Rated: R; Genre: Drama/Action Thriller; Run Time: 2 hours, 41 minutes

Rated R for language throughout and some drug use.

Registration required, no fee.

LIBRARY READS (Zoom)

Monday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. 

The Princeton Public Library team will be showcasing some of the latest and most notable book titles, offering recommendations to help you expand your reading list.

Registration required, no fee.

MORNING MEDITATION (Zoom)

Mondays, May 4 through June 29, 10:00–11:00 a.m. (no meeting 5/25) 

Fee: $60 resident/$70 nonresident 

Experience a modern approach to deep rest and mindfulness designed to restore balance and vitality. This guided meditation practice combines breath awareness, gentle body scanning, and evidence-based relaxation techniques to quiet the mind and calm the nervous system. Each sixty-minute session offers a supportive environment where participants may recline or sit comfortably while cultivating ease, focus, and clarity. Discover how intentional stillness supports mental sharpness, sleep quality, and overall well-being at every stage of life. Gain skills around managing anxiety, promoting relaxation, improving focus, and fostering a positive state of mind.

Instructor: Joy Cline-Okoye

CHAIR MOVES & GROOVES (Zoom)

Tuesdays, May 5 through June 23, 1:00–2:00 p.m. 

Fee: $60 resident/$70 nonresident

Join our eight-week chair aerobics 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

SOLVENTS & GLUE – MAY/JUNE 2026 (In-Person at SPB Location)

Tuesdays, May 5 through June 23, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Fee: $60 resident/$70 nonresident

This 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.

SPANISH: A CLASS FOR TRUE BEGINNERS - MAY (In-Person at MH Location)

Tuesdays, May 5 through May 26, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

Never taken Spanish before? This gentle, friendly course is the perfect first step. You’ll learn basic greetings, introductions, numbers, and simple conversations. Everything you need to feel ready and confident for Spanglish for Beginners. No experience required!

Instructor: Miriam Ríos Lebron

MEET BILL SAUNDERS

Bill Saunders has carried his creative voice through every chapter of his life — from one of the first integrated art classes in Princeton, to years spent creating while incarcerated in New York, to the studio apartment he has transformed into a living gallery right here in our community.

Inspired by mentors Gordon Parks and Rex Goreleigh, Bill's work is journalistic at its core — photography, painting, and sculpture that bears witness to poverty, displacement, and the truths a broken judicial system would rather leave unseen. His art does not look away.

Read his full Open Doors interview on our blog: https://cmaprinceton.org/2026/04/21/william-bill-saunders-on-art-injustice-and-the-power-of-being-seen/

And if you want to see Bill's work in person, here is your chance:

SPRINGFEST AT CMAP (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesday, May 6, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

CMAP SpringFest is a celebration of art, music, good food, and the community that makes it all possible. Walk through Artists Lane and experience a curated collection of original mixed-medium works from artists who are part of the CMAP family. Listen to live music, enjoy artistically inspired refreshments, and connect with working artists as they bring new creations to life. Contribute to our Community Art Project and discover how CMAP is woven into the fabric of our community — then learn how you can weave yourself in too. Talk to us about programs, volunteering, and ways to get involved. We’d love to have you. 

Registration required, no fee. 

SOMATIC YOGA (Zoom)

Tuesdays, May 6 through June 24, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Fee: $60 resident/$70 nonresident

Feeling disconnected from your body or carrying tension you can’t seem to shake? Join me for a new, gentle Somatic Yoga class. Unlike traditional yoga, this practice focuses on slow, mindful movements that speak directly to the nervous system, allowing you to “feel to heal.” Release chronic tightness, reduce stress, and learn how to move with ease, not force.

Instructor: Danalee Gascon

ONSTAGE SENIORS OPENING PERFORMANCE — “LESSONS LEARNED AND UNLEARNED” (In-Person at MH Location)

Thursday, May 7, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Fee: $5

OnStage Seniors, now in its nineteenth year, kicks off its 2026 season with “Lessons Learned and Unlearned.” The eighteen-member OnStage Ensemble, all aged fifty-five and older, presents original monologues and scenes inspired by interviews with local residents. Directed by David Lee White, these heartfelt and humorous vignettes explore life’s triumphs, challenges, setbacks, and successes through the lens of the 55+ experience. A lively post-show discussion with the audience will follow the performance, concluding with a reception.

COMMUNITY WITHOUT WALLS (CWW)

Community Without Walls is a membership organization of individuals dedicated to pursuing mutually supportive activities to enhance members’ ability to grow older in their own homes and communities, for as long as possible, successfully and with dignity.

For more information, head to our website https://cmaprinceton.org/community-without-walls/.