FULL CIRCLE PLAYREADING: “A VISIT IN THE AFTERNOON” BY FRED DENNEHY (In-Person at NSK Location)

Wednesday, October 28, 5:00–7:00 p.m. — SOLD OUT

AI: THE CONVERSATION (In-Person at NSK Location)

Tuesday, October 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m. — SOLD OUT

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

Tuesdays in October, 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:

October 27 — Emily Kate Genatowski: My year living with a robot

Registration required, no fee.

THE DONALD AND NANCY LIGHT TECHNOLOGY LITERACY LAB

Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Wednesdays open until 7:30 p.m.

Our well-appointed and roomy Tech Lab welcomes you with PC’s 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 and Virtually on Zoom. Appointments recommended; walk-ins are welcome at NSK and SPB locations.

MEDICARE APPOINTMENTS (In-Person at NSK Location)

Appointments are available every Thursday.

Our Medicare expert, Roderick Spann from Senior Advisors, will be on-site every Thursday to assist with Medicare-related questions, enrollment, and guidance. Stop by for personalized support and expert advice!

Check the registration form for upcoming appointments. 

Registration required, no fee.

PINGPONGPARKINSON (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays in October, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Ping pong is a global sports movement which offers physical exercise as an effective way to improve Parkinson’s symptoms. Join us in a supportive and engaging environment beginning with some fun body warm-up exercises, ping-pong technical demonstrations/lessons, gameplay, song, and laughter. 

Registration required, no fee.

TABLE TENNIS (In-Person at SPB Location)

Every Monday and Friday, 1:00–4:30 p.m.

Join us for camaraderie, exercise, and fun! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, all skill levels are welcome to participate in this energetic and exciting sport. Come and enjoy the game with us!

Registration required, no fee.

OUR COMMUNITY OFRENDA IS COMING TO LIFE!

As we prepare for our Día de los Muertos celebration on November 12, we invite you to help us create a community ofrenda honoring loved ones who are no longer with us. Be part of it! 

Email a photo to agonzalez@cmaprinceton.org, and we'll print it and add it to our ofrenda. You can also drop off a photo (preferably a copy), a name, or a small meaningful item at NSK through November 11.

Together, let's fill our ofrenda with love, memories, and connection!

VOLUNTEER AT THE FRONT DESK!

Are you a social person who likes to help others? The Center for Modern Aging Princeton is looking for friendly, organized volunteers to staff our Front Desk at both of our locations — greeting guests, answering phones and emails, and helping participants navigate our programs and services. At the Suzanne Patterson Building (45 Stockton St.) we’re looking for regular weekly volunteers and at the Nancy S. Klath Center (101 Poor Farm Rd.) we’re looking for substitutes to cover shifts when our weekly volunteers are out of town.

Shifts are available Monday–Friday (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) plus Wednesday evenings (5:00–8:00 p.m.)

NOTICE:
If you are having difficulty opening a CMAP registration page, please call our office for assistance.

COMMUNITY WITHOUT WALLS 

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/.

CHAIR MOVES & GROOVES (Zoom)

Tuesdays, November 3 through December 22, 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

FITNESS FOR EVERY BODY (In-Person at SPB Location)

Wednesdays, November 4 through November 25, 9:15–10:00 a.m.

Fee: $30 resident/$35 nonresident

Move, stretch, strengthen, and have some fun! This four-part exercise series offers movement for every BODY. Blending elements of yoga and mobility training, each forty-five-minute session focuses on stretching, strength, balance, alignment, and stability. You’ll build confidence in how you move while discovering the joy of feeling good in your body. All levels welcome!

Instructor: Debbi Gitterman, RYT-500

LONGWOOD GARDENS

A holiday experience that’s truly out of this world!

On Monday, December 7, Journey to Longwood Gardens for an evening of spectacular lights, dazzling displays, and cosmic-inspired holiday magic. Explore breathtaking seasonal scenes, enjoy two included meals, and let us handle the driving, admission, meals, taxes and tips are all included. 

Come see why Longwood’s holiday magic is written in the stars!

Registration closed on November 4.

HOLIDAY DRIVE: SHARE THE GIFT OF WARMTH & CONNECTION 

Gifts due to CMAP by Friday, December 4

This holiday season, the Social Services Team invites our community to help spread comfort, creativity, and connection to older adults. This year, we’re collecting new comfort and activity items to brighten cozy winter days and encourage meaningful engagement. 

Some ideas for new items:

Warm gloves, cozy socks, blankets, hats & scarves, mugs, coffee/tea/cocoa, large-print word searches, crossword puzzle books, small puzzles, activity books, small watercolor paper tablets, watercolor paint sets, and more.

These gifts will provide warmth, opportunities for creativity, and gentle cognitive engagement during cold winter months. 

Please click on the LINK to complete the donation form. All items should be dropped off at CMAP’s 45 Stockton Street and 101 Poor Farm Road locations on or before Friday, December 4. 

Thank you for helping us share a little extra warmth and connection this holiday season. Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday!

While we appreciate the thought, we cannot accept used items.

BLOOMING WHERE SHE’S PLANTED: THE MANY LIVES OF RUTH HARRIGAN

Attorney, author, nationally ranked wheelchair tennis player, and artist — Ruth Harrigan has never let a setback write the final chapter. The first woman to open her own law practice in Middlesex County, Ruth kept practicing after a 1993 accident left her quadriplegic, went on to publish stories read in classrooms around the world, and today paints whimsical watercolor worlds using adaptive tools, with her CMAP community cheering her on.

Read Ruth’s remarkable story on our blog: https://cmaprinceton.org/2026/10/22/blooming-where-shes-planted/.