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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GrandPals
GrandPal Maxine Finger
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...
Ella Leving • Jun 24, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Laurel Lerner
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...
Ella Leving • Jun 21, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Marsha Freeman
“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...
Ella Leving • Jun 17, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Kathleen Wagner
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...
Ella Leving • Jun 13, 2024
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EmpowerHer
The Inaugural EmpowerHer Speaker Series
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...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • May 30, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Donna Wepplo
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...
Ella Leving • May 28, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Susan Mandhyan
“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...
Ella Leving • May 23, 2024
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Legal
Challenges to Your Last Will and...
Challenges to Your Last Will and Testament? As our society ages and intrafamily issues become more pronounced, older individuals may face increased prospects of a...
Robert Morris • May 15, 2024
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GrandPals
GrandPal Achilleas Antoniades
Achilleas Antoniades — “This is not going to be a long story. It will be just enough to convey my love for these two little...
Ella Leving • May 14, 2024
