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Meet Evelyn James

Brandon Urias • Aug 26, 2025

Evelyn James: From Daily Acts of Care to Changing a NeighborhoodBy Brandon Urias We had the pleasure of sitting down with Evelyn, a longtime participant in the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition Program. A former nanny with a passion for caregiving, Evelyn has created a lasting impact on the community she...

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    Meet Robin Bivins

    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...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Feb 28, 2024

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    Meet Debra Morgernstern

    I discovered a gem within the Center for Modern Aging Princeton — the French club. Joining this vibrant community not only revived forgotten memories but...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Feb 21, 2024

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  • Perspective

    If you are human, you have...

    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...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Feb 14, 2024

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    Meet William Freeman

    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....

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Feb 08, 2024

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  • Decluttering

    Decluttering, Ho! Strategies for Creating a...

    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...

    Kellan Peck • Jan 26, 2024

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  • Perspective

    Guía compasiva en tiempos desafiantes

    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...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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    Compassionate Guide in Challenging Times

    For many generations across the world, conflicts and wars have been evident throughout history. Many of us have dedicated years to the pursuit and construction...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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    Meet Alla

    “My name is Alla Gadze, and I frequently visit the Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC). After living in West Africa for thirty years, I settled...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Jan 02, 2024

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    Meet Marge & John

    In the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, resides a couple whose journey is as captivating as it is inspiring. Meet Marge and John D’amico, a...

    Ana Carolina González-Peña • Dec 28, 2023

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