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.
Dec 02 2025
Brandon Urias
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 through the Suzanne Patterson kitchen—placing trays, greeting participants, exchanging small jokes with the regulars. To most, she’s the warm smile behind the counter....
Sep 05 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
My name is Siraya Snead, and as I finish my internship at the Center for Modern Aging Princeton, I want to share my experience and what it has meant to me.
Starting this internship, I was driven...
Sep 04 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Nancy Watson: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Resilience
Hello, I’m Nancy Watson. My mother, an incredible artist, has always been a source of inspiration for me. From a young age, I followed in...
Sep 03 2024
Krista McGoldrick
Literature ignites our imagination, transporting us to worlds filled with magic, unfamiliar voices, and real-life adventures. Our diverse courses offer a captivating exploration of these literary...
Aug 26 2024
Ella Leving
Sweet Moment at Princeton Community Event
Cameron
We’re excited to share a sweet moment from our recent Princeton community event that truly captures the spirit of our GrandPals program. At our...
Aug 23 2024
Krista McGoldrick
Evergreen Forum is known for its in-depth, six or eight-week courses. But we understand that life can get busy, and it can be hard to fit it all in. This fall, we’re excited to offer more...
Aug 21 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
EmpowerHer Speaker Series: Michele Tuck-Ponder on Resilience, Authenticity, and Community
At the Center for Modern Aging Princeton, our EmpowerHer speaker series was created to highlight the...
Aug 19 2024
Ella Leving
Sweet Moment at Princeton Community Event
Lily
We had a heartwarming experience at a recent Princeton community event that we just had to share with our GrandPals family. Our new GrandPals brochure,...
Aug 16 2024
Krista McGoldrick
Hybrid classrooms were born out of the pandemic as the world began to “open” back up but the comfort level of returning to said world varied. At CMAP, our rooms and buildings were specifically...
Aug 09 2024
Krista McGoldrick
Did you know that around 500 participants enjoy Evergreen Forum courses each semester? From the arts to STEM, hundreds take part in courses in-person and online to explore a wide range of topics....









