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.
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 a gentle warmth that can make even a cloudy morning brighter. Once a week, Barbara volunteers at the front desk, welcoming everyone who walks through...
Rhythms and Roots: A Musical Journey with Nick
Today’s Recommendation: Steely Dan’s “Aja”
Steely Dan’s 1977 album “Aja” is a masterful fusion of rock, pop,...
Music, Culture, and Diversity with Nick Macy
We firmly believe that music celebrates diversity, unites us as human beings, and is a common language that we all understand. Listening to different...
Maxine Finger has been retired for many years and keeps herself very busy with many activities aimed at a healthy lifestyle. She is a grandmother of four, all of whom are in their twenties.
“Being...
Meet Laurel Lerner, a passionate music enthusiast and dog lover. As a former singer turned piano teacher with a degree in music education, Laurel’s love for music runs deep. Laurel finds...
“My greatest moments in reading with my GrandPals is when we break through their initial shyness and begin to have more interesting conversations.
Also, when I have been out and about in...
Meet Kathleen Wagner, a delightful soul with a warm smile and a sparkle in her eyes. Rain or shine, she shows up at every session with her trusty bag of library books in tow. Her rapport with...
The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series
A Recap of Dr. Emelia Timpo’s Inspiring Presentation
In May 2024, we proudly launched the EmpowerHer Speaker Series, a platform created to amplify the...
Donna Wepplo brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, having taught primarily in kindergarten and first grade at Community Park School in Princeton. She finds immense reward...
“It’s fun to learn the kinds of stories and topics the children like and then go exploring in my own library to find more copies of an author, character, or subject they like. A little...
