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.
Apr 21 2026
Erin Burke
“I believe the people have a right to know and art can’t be denied if there’s credibility behind it, can’t be denied of its truth.”
William “Bill” Saunders is an artist and Princetonian whose portfolio, spanning disciplines and decades, embodies his dedication to creativity and truth.
From...
Apr 12 2024
Ella Leving
Ellen Gilbert is a retired librarian. She has been doing GrandPals for about a hundred-million years, and thinks it’s the bee’s knees.
“Early on, Camryn was quick to point out...
Apr 11 2024
Ella Leving
GrandPal Frank: Spreading Joy One Fist Bump at a Time
In the heart of our GrandPals sessions, amid the pages turned and stories shared, there exists a moment of pure magic that captures the...
Mar 29 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Hi, I’m Virginia, and let me share my wonderful experience at the lottery event on March 16, hosted alongside the Princeton Art Museum and Princeton Human Services. Coming from Lawrenceville,...
Feb 28 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
I’m Robin Bivins, a Princeton local and the sixth generation from the heart of New Jersey. Right now, I call Reading Circle home, and I’ve got to tell you, the Center for Modern Aging...
Feb 21 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
I discovered a gem within the Center for Modern Aging Princeton — the French club. Joining this vibrant community not only revived forgotten memories but also introduced me to a circle of wonderful...
Feb 14 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
We all hold unconscious beliefs about others; it’s normal to categorize or organize our understanding of other people. This is known as “unconscious bias” or “implicit bias.”
Identifying...
Feb 08 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
My wife passed away last June after battling cancer. It was a tough time for both of us, and her absence is felt every day. We spent over five decades together, and Princeton became our home...
Jan 26 2024
Kellan Peck
Are you surrounded by sentimental keepsakes, items that might come in handy someday, and a hodgepodge of papers and gadgets you don’t know what to do with? If so, you’re not alone! Many...
Jan 02 2024
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Muchas generaciones, en varias partes del mundo, hemos evidenciado conflictos y guerras a través de la historia. Han sido años de muchos de nosotros dedicados a la búsqueda y la construcción...









