Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness takes center stage at the Center for Modern Aging Princeton. Our dedication to enhancing the lives of aging adults drives us to offer an array of programs aimed at nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Our diverse selection of Health & Wellness programs ensures accessibility to all. From engaging, in-person sessions to dynamic, virtual gatherings on Zoom, we've tailored our offerings to suit your preferences.
Whether you seek a transformative one-time event or an enriching quarterly course, our spectrum of programs cater to your unique health journey.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Let's get moving.
At different times, CMAP will bring in fitness instructors to teach different classes, based on their specialty and the community's interest. Please see below for some examples of courses we have offered in the past.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Feldenkrais Classes
The Feldenkrais Method
Feldenkrais Method helps participants increase ease and range of motion, improve flexibility and coordination, and rediscover a capacity for graceful movement. It works by using gentle movement and directed attention to reorganize connections between the brain and body for the purpose of improving movement and enhancing function. Leader Jaclyn (Jackie) Boone is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® teacher with twenty-one years of professional practice in the Feldenkrais Method.
Solvents & Glue
Solvents and Glue are a series of lessons for strengthening, solidifying, and special toning through an enormous variety of very precise movements that bring structural clarity to major joints of the body. Primarily done upright, with some sitting in a chair, and mat work. The sequences are invigorating to the musculoskeletal system and are a fitting complement to Feldenkrais®, Yoga, Pilates, as well as any other physical exercise, sport, or wellness practice.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Mindful Movement
Zen Mat Yoga: Find Your Center (formerly Gentle Yoga + Nidra)
This expansive workshop encompasses yoga postures, yogic breathing and yoga sounds, which create profound deep relaxation and meditation. It is suitable for new students and seasoned practitioners.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi exercises enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, making it an ideal lifelong activity. The practice involves gentle, slow, focused movements, and deep breathing for a serene experience.
EXERCISE CLASSES
Gentle Aerobics
Line Dancing
Get your feet moving at different times of the year and join our vibrant variety of line dancing classes. Whether you're a beginner or beyond, you can step into the rhythm, have fun, and stay active with our delightful instructor and community of dancers.
Chair Moves & Grooves (formerly Stay-Well Chair Exercise)
Join us on Zoom for a month-long aerobics workshop that will help build endurance and strengthen your body, mind, and soul. This chair aerobics class is designed for those seeking a gentle yet lively form of exercise. This fun, music-filled class will help you to forget you are even exercising.
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Find your center.
At CMAP, we embrace both body and mind. Our programs focus on nurturing mental clarity and physical vitality, recognizing the interconnectedness of overall well-being.
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Embodied Practice
Every Body Walk!
Taking place from late spring to early fall, this free program typically takes place every Tuesday and Thursday in the morning offering excellent options for safe walking in and around the beautiful trails of Princeton. Walking sticks and canes are welcome.
Table Tennis
Elevate your agility and camaraderie with lively table tennis sessions at the Suzanne Patterson Building on 45 Stockton Street. Join us for engaging matches that foster fun and friendly competition, enhancing both your physical prowess and social connections.
WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Resilient Minds
Mindful Meditation
Throughout the year, we aim to offer mindfulness activities, sessions, or courses that allow you to cultivate present-moment awareness through focused attention on breath, sensations, and thoughts. It offers a serene path to reduce stress, enhance cognitive clarity, and foster emotional well-being, promoting a more balanced and harmonious aging experience.
Wellness Retreats
From time to time, we will offer different styles of wellness retreats from spa treatments to meditation groups. These experiences provide an opportunity for participants to find inner balance and rejuvenate within a tranquil, nurturing, and communal setting designed to restore both mind and body.
PICKLEBALL
Smash it like a pickleball pro.
Pickleball is a dynamic and addictive paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Its fast-paced nature, easy learning curve, and social appeal make it an awesome game for players of all ages and skill levels.
Is pickleball right for me?
While pickleball is an inclusive paddle sport suitable for most athleticism levels, it is not recommended for individuals with severe mobility limitations or for those who have received medical advice to avoid high-impact activities.
PICKLEBALL
Programs for Beginners
Level 1 beginner players are those brand new to the sport and Level 2 players are looking to test their new skills and start playing the game or refresh their skills.
Intro to Pickleball Workshop
Intro to Pickleball is a great way for brand-new players to learn the incredible sport of Pickleball. Players receive sixty minutes of instruction in the sport's basics, including the rules, game lingo, equipment, scorekeeping, court positioning and fundamentals. Dive headfirst into your newest obsession: Pickleball!
Level 1 – Intro to Pickleball!
Experience a dynamic beginner workshop with our excellent instructor, combining beginner skill instruction with active gameplay for an exciting introduction to the sport.
Level 2 – Get Into the Game!
Now that you know the basics of Pickleball, join your instructor for two hours of gameplay designed to improve your skills and get a feel for real gameplay.
PICKLEBALL
Programs for Advanced Beginners
Level 3 Prep & Play and Play with the Pro programs are for Intermediate Players Intermediate players know and understand the basic pickleball strokes, can keep score, have more control over the ball, and demonstrate strategies of the game.
Level 3 – Prep & Play
This two-hour program is designed for players looking to advance their skills. Learn new techniques on the court with expert instruction and enjoy open game play with guided support to enhance your game.
Level 3 – Play with the Pro
This exciting small-group pickleball experience allows players to engage in energetic gameplay while refining skills under the guidance of our expert instructor.
PICKLEBALL
Other Ways to Play
Group Court Rentals
Reserve our pickleball court at 45 Stockton Street in the Suzanne Patterson Building! Bookings are first-come, first-served, and non-refundable. Available dates and times are listed in the Pickleball Group Court Rental form.
Book a Private Lesson with the Pro
Book a personalized one-on-one or small group lessons with our instructor, Carolyn. Focus on specific skills, drills, and more to get into top pickleball shape! Available for any level of play. Private lessons are available to any player at any level! If you're new to the sport, we may recommend taking Level 1 Intro to Pickleball before booking a private lesson, but it is not required.
Open Court
Join the thrill of two-hour open court play where varying skill levels are welcome, but basic knowledge of the game is required. Enjoy competitive matches and friendly camaraderie on the court. Registration is required; payment is only accepted at the door.
About Open Court:
- Intended for seniors fifty-five and above at the beginner or intermediate recreational level. Players should have a greater than an elementary level introduction to pickleball play, score keeping, etc.
- NOTE: This is not a “learn to play” group. Those looking to learn the game should sign up for “A Taste of Pickleball” with our instructor.
- The Suzanne Patterson Gym includes one indoor, air-conditioned pickleball court. Because there is only one court, gameplay rotates at the end of each game.
- Staff can provide balls for game play, but paddles should be brought by the players.
- Finally, the objective of Open Play is to have people learn from playing with others and to have fun while doing it!
RSVP POLICY:
- Open Court requires four players signed up, otherwise it gets cancelled.
- Please DO NOT come to the gym without the confirmation email that we are a “go!”
- There is a maximum of ten participants who can register per open court to allow for fair and consistent gameplay.
- RSVPs are FINAL twenty-four hours in advaned of the scheduled OPEN COURT.
NO-SHOW POLICY:
- The first “no show” is forgiven, but a second “no show” will result in a $10 cancellation fee. Exceptions for emergencies.
- A no-show is considered someone registered for open court but fails to attend or fails to cancel before the twenty-four hour deadline
