Testimonials Archives - Center for Modern Aging Princeton

It’s worth it

Posted on April 6, 2026April 9, 2026 by Brent Walker

The best experience of volunteering at Cornerstone Community Kitchen (CCK) each Wednesday, is to watch the volunteers prepare and be excited about helping others in need. We have a wide group of highly professional people dedicated to making this operation successful. I have only been at it for two or three years, but most have been giving their time for countless years. Volunteers take their own vehicles to pick up food on more than one occasion per week. It’s a commitment that should be recognized. But the people at CCK giving back to the community, are the ones that make volunteering for this organization an enjoyable experience. CCK has people who care and are fun to be with.

CCK is a quiet jem for Princeton, New Jersey and the surrounding area. This is a quick testimonial to the Professional Staff of CCK. I hope more people join the effort. It’s worth it.

Respectfully,
Brent Walker

Connecting with History was Super Fulfilling

Posted on April 6, 2026April 9, 2026 by Lois Gerstein

When I retired in 2020, I started looking around for volunteer opportunities in and around West Windsor. I remembered that decades before, my former next-door neighbor was an active member of the Historical Society of West Windsor. As a person who has always had a deep appreciation for all things historical, my interest was piqued. So, I followed up and started attending meetings.

The Historical Society of West Windsor has a wide array of activities: everything from being a docent at the farmstead, archiving, representing the Historical Society at local events, mentoring and helping restore the old gravestones at the Schenck Covenhoven Cemetery, which is the oldest cemetery in West Windsor, dating back to the Revolutionary War.

The most wonderful thing about being involved in the Historical Society of West Windsor is the be part of something bigger than yourself: to preserve history for future generations and to engage the surrounding communities to work together for a common interest.

GrandPals is A Wonderful Program

Posted on April 6, 2026April 10, 2026 by Bob Swierczek

Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing guard for the police department, assists as fire police for the fire department, reads to kindergarten classes, and organizes trips to Washington, D.C. for fellow veterans. “Every year that I read to the kindergarten classes it brings me joy listening to the comments from the kids on the books I read. Some of the rhyming books are fun to read and having the kids try and guess the last word that rhymes. It’s very rewarding to see the kids progress throughout the year and their interest increasing on reading. GrandPals is a wonderful program for both the adults and the children.”