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.
Open Doors
Meet Linda Madani
Kathy Fedorko • Jan 22, 2026
When Home Becomes Care: Linda Madani on Design, Aging, and Dignity The seeds of Linda Madani’s interior design career were sown early. Growing up in New Hampshire, Linda’s father was a real estate developer who repurposed spaces, such as old mills, schools and hydro stations into housing, offices and restaurants....
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READ MORERhythms and Roots
Rhythms and Roots – “Aja”
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,...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jul 01, 2024
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Rhythms and Roots – Nick Macy...
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...
Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jun 25, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
