Important Update: While the Klath Center is temporarily unavailable, our team remains fully operational. CMAP staff will continue working remotely and from our Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton Street. Programs will continue as planned at the Suzanne Patterson Building and in virtual formats, and we are committed to minimizing disruption to our community. Registration for the Evergreen Forum will also proceed as scheduled tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. For assistance during registration please call 609.751.9699 or help will be available for walk-ins at the Suzanne Patterson Building.

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Meet Virginia

Ana Carolina González-Peña • March 29, 2024

Hi, I’m Virginia, and let me share my wonderful experience at the lottery event on March 16, hosted alongside the Princeton Art Museum and Princeton Human Services. Coming from Lawrenceville, I felt a deep connection to the community spirit that filled the air that day. Winning a beautiful fairy for my garden, and even a cake from Chez Alice, made the day truly special!

As a Venezuelan immigrant since ’78 who turned proud U.S. citizen, I’ve cherished the sense of belonging and togetherness that this country offers. That’s why I’m thrilled to recommend joining the community garden – a space where we can share the fruits of our labor, both literally and figuratively. It’s all about fostering connections, giving back, and growing together.

Events like these remind me of the beauty of community and the power of collective work. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my story and encourage others to embrace the spirit of unity and growth in our vibrant community.

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    Meet Linda Madani

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    Kathy Fedorko • Jan 22, 2026

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    CMAP Holiday Coat Drive

    This holiday season, our Senior Coat Drive wrapped our community in warmth in more ways than one. Through the generosity of twenty-five sponsors, twenty-five brand-new winter coats were purchased...

    Ruthann Traylor • Jan 21, 2026

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    Meet Nancy Becker

    Nancy Becker: Building Community, Changing Systems, and Leading with HeartHow a young woman from the Bronx became New Jersey’s trailblazing advocate for ethics, women’s leadership,...

    Brandon Urias • Dec 11, 2025

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    Meet Lori Efaw

    Lori Efaw: How Care, Community, and Conversation Shaped Her Path at CMAP When you meet Lori, you first notice the ease with which she moves...

    Brandon Urias • Dec 02, 2025

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    My Sneakers Go Upscale  

    “I originally signed up for the class because I wanted to write my obituary, but I found I have much more to say and share....

    Anonymous • Nov 18, 2025

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    Meet Barbara Skinn

    Barbara Skinn: Finding Purpose, Poetry, and Belonging at CMAP When you meet Barbara Skinn at the Center for Modern Aging Princeton, she greets you with...

    Brandon Urias • Nov 12, 2025

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    The Balloon Ride

    “After signing up for nine consecutive sessions of ‘Time to Tell Your Story,’ the memoir writing class led by Wendy Humphrey, I can say my...

    Marilyn Aronberg Lavin • Oct 28, 2025

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    Fidel Castro – My Hero

    “Our biweekly memoir class helps me reflect on meaningful moments in my life. Each session uncovers a new theme or memory, opening a treasure chest...

    Anonymous • Sep 29, 2025

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    Meet Stephen Albert

    Beyond Careers and Titles: Stephen Albert on What Really Matters By Brandon Urias Across decades that carried him from Brooklyn to Harvard, from Wall Street...

    Brandon Urias • Sep 24, 2025

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