GROWING WELLNESS: A HYDROPONICS WORKSHOP (In-Person at NSK Location)

Monday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Fee: $18 resident/$23 non-resident

Embark on a green adventure of "growing" with Johanna Peters. Explore the art of cultivating your fruits and herbs. Delve into sustainability and nutrition as we honor Earth Day. Let's plant the seeds of knowledge together! Participants will receive a potted plant to take home.

EMPOWERING CHOICES: EXPLAINING YOUR FIVE WISHES (Hybrid - In-person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Monday, April 22, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Billi Charron, MSW, CDP, will discuss how to navigate the Five Wishes document to identify end-of-life choices.

Registration Required, no fee. 

FYI SEMINAR: DNR & DNI, OH MY! (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Monday, April 22, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

In this presentation, Dr. Rao will review the basics of advance care planning for older adults along with some important information regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation — the procedure, its risks and benefits, and outcomes.

Presenter: Dr. Arun Rao

Registration required, no fee.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.

Yara Shahidi: Let curiosity lead.

First we watch a TED Talk, then we discuss it. Discussions are facilitated by Helen Burton. All are welcome.

Registration required, no fee.

JOIN OUR GRANDPALS FAMILY!

Exciting news: we're recruiting more GrandPals! If you've ever wanted to make a difference in children's lives, now's your chance. Click the interest form link below to join us in spreading love, laughter, and lifelong memories as part of the GrandPals family!

Get ready for heartwarming stories from our amazing GrandPals! In the next few blasts, we'll share inspiring tales of their special connections with students. Buckle up for happy reads as we explore the magic of intergenerational bonding.

Joan Kuskin is the grandmother of five wonderful adult granddaughters, and have very much missed the experience of reading to them as young children. It is therefore not surprising that her GrandPal day has become the highlight of her week, and has been since she began volunteering in 2019. READ HER STORY HERE

THE TECH HOUR: EXPANDING HORIZONS (Hybrid –In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Wednesay, April 24, 11:00 a.m.–noon

Apps, Extensions, and Smart Tech, Oh My! 

Join us for a tech-focused lecture or informational video, followed by a lively conversation led by Nick Macy. Dive into fresh knowledge & stay sharp in our dynamic tech-driven sphere. This month’s topics:

Registration required, no fee.

TALK & TEA: PRESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT (In-Person at NSK Location)

Thursday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.

Learn why checking your prescriptions matters for safer, more effective medication use. From understanding dosages to avoiding interactions, empower yourself with essential tips for staying healthy. Stay informed and take charge of your health today!

Registration required, no fee.

LITERARY CAFÉ: POETRY MONTH SPECIAL (In-Person at SPB Location)

Thursday, April 25, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Fee: $5

Stories take time, but short stories are different. They can take us around the universe or break our hearts with only a few thousand words. Join Dr. Alexander Randall, a former radio host and esteemed professor of communication, for an enchanting evening accompanied by our special musical guest. Let’s come together to celebrate gratitude, the art of storytelling, and the harmony of music, all within the welcoming embrace of our cafe.

SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB (In-Person at NSK Location) 

Friday, April 26, 11:00 a.m. 

Join us for a social hour of chatting and sharing with refreshments. Led by Rosetta Bruce. 

Registration required, no fee. 

FUSION YOGA (In-Person at NSK Location)

Monday, April 29, 11:00 a.m.

Fee: $5

Join us for a special in-person, bespoke yoga class designed to invigorate the body, clear the mind, and uplift the spirit. Through a blend of movement, stretching, breathwork, and balance exercises utilizing props like chairs, blocks, walls, and the floor, we’ll ensure that every posture is both 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 is an experienced yoga instructor and certified yoga therapist (RYT-550 with Yoga Alliance) who began her journey on the mat twenty-plus years ago. Her expertise lies in making yoga accessible to everybody.

FYI SEMINAR: HOW SOCIAL ISOLATION CAN LEAD TO SCAMS (Hybrid – In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)

Monday, April 29, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Senior isolation is an epidemic. Having more friends can keep your brain healthy. When one is vulnerable and alone, they may become more susceptible to senior scams. Let’s discuss what some of these may be and signs that things are not what they seem.

Presenters: Barbara Forshner and Scott Bloom, Esq.

Registration required, no fee.

BINGO: WIN LIKE NEVER B4 (In-Person at NSK Location)

Tuesday, April 30, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a lively afternoon of bingo fun where there’s no charge and every game ends with a winner! Come for camaraderie and cool prizes. Registration is required due to limited space.

PICKLEBALL MANIA

Explore the diverse schedule of our monthly pickleball activities at: https://cmaprinceton.org/programs-events/?search=Pickleball&category=&sortby=ASC&programsfilter=true

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

Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $40 for year

Peer-led discussion about the nature of the universe based on physics and metaphysics. 

Instructor: Contact brucewallman@gmail.com for more information.