CMAP Chronicles
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, tips, and topics with these short, informative, and fun-to-read articles written by CMAP staff & guest contributors.
Perspective
Stories Sewn Together
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Aug 08, 2025
Stories Sewn Together: An Afternoon of Fabric, Coffee, and Conversation at CMAP On an August afternoon, CMAP transformed into a vibrant space of creativity, memory, and dialogue during the workshop “Sewing Stories: Craft, Calm & Connection,” led by artist and educator Dr. Ronah Harris. This was not your typical sewing class....
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Perspective
Stories Sewn Together
Stories Sewn Together: An Afternoon of Fabric, Coffee, and Conversation at CMAP On an August afternoon, CMAP transformed into a vibrant space of creativity, memory,...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Aug 08, 2025
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Meet Val and Martha
Val and Martha – A Life of Adventure, Family, and Connection We had the pleasure of speaking with Val Mathews and Martha, who both participate...
Charlotte Mullen (Intern) • Jul 02, 2025
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Meet Intern Chris
Christopher Stanley – A Journey from Ministry to Social Work At CMAP, we are fortunate to have had Chris as an intern, bringing not only...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Apr 29, 2025
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Meet Intern Sarah
Sarah Christensen, A Heart Full of Empathy and Service Q: Sarah, tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to pursue a...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Apr 21, 2025
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GrandPal Lois Gerstein
Meet Lois Gerstein, A former medical social worker with an MSW from NYU, she also ran a children’s bookstore, combining her passion for books and...
Ella Leving • Apr 08, 2025
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GrandPal Caroline Purnell
Caroline Purnell has been a GrandPal for the past two years. She is retired from teaching French, Spanish, and ESL for adults, and embodies a...
Ella Leving • Apr 03, 2025
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GrandPal Dave Olson
Meet Dave Olson, a recently retired Special Education teacher with a passion for supporting students of all abilities. Originally from the Philadelphia area, he began...
Ella Leving • Apr 01, 2025
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GrandPal Deb Pillow
Deb Pillow, originally from Michigan and with a background in teaching and storytelling, found her perfect fit in GrandPals after moving to Princeton from Arizona...
Ella Leving • Mar 27, 2025
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GrandPal 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...
Ella Leving • Mar 25, 2025
