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All eyes on ‘Gatsby’: Celebrating 100 years of Fitzgerald’s classic

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ne of Princeton University’s best known dropouts is receiving a posthumous hero’s welcome as both town and gown celebrate F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” which was first published 100 years ago in April, 1925, by Charles Scriber’s Sons.

Fitzgerald, considered a member of Princeton’s Class of 1917, though he never graduated, nonetheless owes much of his success, and his inspiration, to the time he spent at Old Nassau. The campus serves as the setting for much of his instantly successful debut novel “This Side of Paradise.” One of Fitzgerald’s classmates was Edmund Wilson, the future influential literary critic.

And his failed relationship with Chicago socialite Ginevra King both precipitated his departure from the university to enlist in the army and inspired future characters, including “Gatsby’s” Daisy Buchanan.

“The Great Gatsby” was Fitzgerald’s third novel, following “This Side of Paradise” (1920) and “The Beautiful and Damned” (1922). While it did not have the immediate critical or commercial success of his earlier works, “Gatsby” found renewed success after its author’s death from a heart attack in 1940. It has gone

on to become a mainstay of high school English curricula and is widely considered among the greatest works of American literature.

Set during the jazz age — a term popularized by Fitzgerald — “Gatsby” unfolds on Long Island and in New York City, telling the story of enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, a wealthy woman he once loved who is now married to imperious millionaire Tom Buchanan.

Told from the perspective of Nick Carraway, a Midwestern bond salesman who has moved into a bungalow abutting Gatsby’s lavish estate to work in Manhattan, it explores themes of wealth, class, and corruption; the American dream; and the futility of chasing the past.

In honor of the novel’s centennial, a full

month of exhibits and events is planned on the Princeton campus and in venues around town.

“When Pages Breathe: The Greatness of Gatsby” is a series of free events organized by Princeton University Library and the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater that celebrate good books brought to life through stage and screen adaptations.

A screening of “When My Sleeping Dragon Woke” takes place Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Drapkin Studio at the Lewis Arts complex. Director Chuck Schultz and playwright/actress Sharon Washington screen their documentary about Washington’s life, from a young girl exploring library shelves to Tony-nominated playwright. The film underscores

‘Bright Lights,’ a mural created by Allison Wong as part of the Gatsby 100 celebration, can be seen on Spring Street.

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“The Great Gatsby” by Literature To Life takes place Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m., also in the Drapkin Studio. The performance-based literacy program presents professionally staged, verbatim adaptations of American literary classics.

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Library for “The Great Gatsby” Community Filibuster Read-Aloud on Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. In addition to being part of the centennial celebration, the event is also part of Right to Read Day, a kickoff to National Library Week 2025 dedicated to raising awareness and protecting the freedom to read and access books without censorship.

“Gatsby” has faced censorship over its use of profanity and the prevalence of sexual content and adulterous relationships.

Notably, in 1987, Baptist College in South Carolina attempted to have it removed from school curricula in the state, and in 2020, the Matanuska-Susitna school district in Alaska voted to ban “Gatsby” and several other classics; the ban was overturned shortly thereafter following widespread protests from the community.

At the library event, “Gatsby” will be read in its entirety. All are invited and encouraged to attend, and drop-in readers and listeners are welcome. Register for a time slot by calling 609-924-9529, ext.

1220 or filling out the form at princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/13138425.

Author Nghi Vo visits Princeton Public Library on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the launch of her book “Don’t Sleep with the Dead.” The novella tells the story of what happens to Nick Carraway, the narrator of “The Great Gatsby,” following that novel’s end.

“Don’t Sleep with the Dead” is a companion to Vo’s 2021 debut novel, “The Chosen and the Beautiful,” a retelling of “The Great Gatsby” from the perspective of Jordan Baker, a friend of Daisy Buchanan who is emblematic of the “new woman” of the Roaring Twenties.

At the library event, Vo will be interviewed by Emma Sarconi, a rare book librarian and historian who works as a reference and outreach specialist at Princeton University Library. The event is free; no registration required.

Princeton Garden Theatre gets in on the action with a screening of the 2013 film adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. The film, which won Academy Awards for costume design and production design, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby and Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan. Tickets, $13.75, are required. Visit www.princetongardentheatre.org.

Raconteur Radio visits Princeton Public Library for a performance of “The Great Gatsby” on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The group specializes in theatrically staged productions of vintage radio plays and classic works of literature. “Gatsby” will be performed as a staged radio play, with period costumes and vintage commercials. The performance is free, but registration is required by visiting princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/12785405.

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Library host their Annual Dinner with Maureen Corrigan, author of “So We Read On: How The Great Gatsby Came to Be and Why It Endures” on Sunday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at the Nassau Club. The 2014 book by the “Fresh Air” literary critic explores the enduring power of Fitzgerald’s novel. Tickets for the dinner are $125 per person. Email libraryf@princeton.edu for more information.

Corrigan stays in town for “What’s So Great About ‘The Great Gatsby’?,” a panel discussion hosted by Labyrinth Books on Monday, April 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Joining Corring is Anne Margaret Daniel, the editor of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “I’d Die for You and Other Lost Stories” (2017) and the Norton Library edition of “The Great Gatsby” (2022). Alfred Bendixen, lecturer in gender and sexuality studies at Princeton, moderates the discussion. The event is free, but registration is required via EventBrite.

The “Gatsby” party ends, fittingly, with a party, the After-hours Speakeasy at Princeton Public Library on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The event features 1920s-era music by the Glenn Crytzer Quartet, mocktails, photo booths, Gatsby trivia, and more. Costumes are encouraged and registration is required. Visit www.princetonlibrary.org for more information.

In addition to the in-person events, “Gatsby at 100: The Author and His Creation” digital exhibit is available through Princeton University Library. Accessible at dpul.princeton.edu/gatsby100, the exhibit includes stories and archival materials from Fitzgerald’s life and writings as well as information about Princeton University’s Fitzgerald collections.

For full information about all Gatsby at 100 events, visit library.princeton.edu/ gatsby100.

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Accomplished Breast Surgeons Join Cancer Specialists at Capital Health Dr. Yi Huang and Dr. Jenna Mancinelli, fellowship trained breast surgeons who specialize in surgical care for benign and malignant breast diseases, have joined Capital Health as part of its Cancer Center and Center for Comprehensive Breast Care.

As part of Capital Health Cancer Center and Capital Health Surgical Group – Breast Surgery, they offer office appointments in Pennington, New Jersey and Newtown, Pennsylvania and offer advanced treatments for breast cancer, skin-sparing/nipple-sparing mastectomies, and oncoplastic and hidden scar procedures.

“Capital Health is known for providing women in our region the best possible treatment for breast cancer and other breast health conditions,” said DR. YI HUANG, who joins as medical director of the Center for Comprehensive Breast Care. “Our nationally accredited program is designed to inspire confidence in our patients, and I’m excited to work with Dr. Mancinelli and lead an expansive team that includes radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, rehabilitation services, and other support services.”

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Capital Health Meets International Standards for Surgical Excellence Eleven surgeons and five areas of focus at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell have achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for their high standards and commitment to the delivery of quality patient care and safety across a range of surgical specialties.

Capital Health physicians received the SRC Surgeon of Excellence designation in five areas of specialization, including:

Colorectal Surgery … Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Minimally Invasive Gynecology … Robert Berk, MD, FACOG

Minimally Invasive Surgery … Jooyeun Chung,MD

Robotic Surgery … Jooyeun Chung, MD

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… Donald DeBrakeleer, DO

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… Anne Walker, MD, FACOG

… Michael Kalina, DO, FACOS, FACS

Programs at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell that received SRC’s Center of Excellence accreditation include Colorectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.

“Being accredited by the SRC means that our qualifying surgeons, programs, and centers meet national and international standards for surgical excellence,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief physician executive of Capital Health. “We have spent years recruiting and building high quality programs in a number of

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FACS, FASCRS … Michael Kalina, DO, FACOS, FACS … Kira Przybylko, MD, FACOG

FACS … Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, MD, FACS, FASCRS … Joyce Varughese, MD, FACOG … Anne Walker, MD, FACOG

… Audrey Tashjian, MD, FACOG … Joyce Varughese, MD, FACOG … Anne Walker, MD, FACOG specialties, and this recognition lets our community know about the advanced expertise and high quality that Capital Health is devoted to providing.”

Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet proven standards.

To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org.

Grants from Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative Support Improvements to Local Businesses As part of its effort to invest in the community surrounding Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) on Brunswick Avenue in Trenton, Capital Health has awarded grants totaling nearly $50,000 to seven local small businesses through its Trenton Neighborhood Initiative (TNI). Recognizing the power of local businesses and their vital role in the community served by Capital Health, the TNI Thrives Business Grant Program supports and promotes the growth and success of entrepreneurs in North Trenton.

The inaugural recipients of TNI Thrives Business Grants are MBM Fashion Variety, Mendez Auto Repair, Seafood #1, New Way Deli, New Religion Barber Shop, Ronnie’s Room LLC, and Stylez from the Heart. Business owners will apply their respective grants to fund important needs like employee training, equipment upgrades, expansion, and repairs, all of which promote local growth as well as a safer and more prosperous community.

“Trenton has been Capital Health’s home for more than 125 years, so we believe our responsibility to the community extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and medical offices,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Our day-to-day work focuses on delivering services that are critical to the health of our patients, but we know good health requires a holistic approach.

TNI focuses on delivering innovative programs like the TNI Thrives Business Grants to help local businesses flourish and create safer and healthier environments for the residents they serve.”

“As someone who grew up here, our commitment to the neighborhoods surrounding Capital Health Regional Medical

Center and the broader Trenton community is especially meaningful to me,” said Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Capital Healthcare Inc. “By investing in the future of Trenton and its residents, TNI programs like this will have a lasting positive impact on the community and the city as a whole.”

Capital Health launched the Trenton Neighborhood Initiative in 2021. With implementation partner Trenton Health Team, and many other community partners, TNI works to address the social determinants that influence the health of Trenton residents. The TNI Thrives Business Grant Program is a key part of the initiative’s Work pillar, which also includes scholarship programs, workshops to connect local entrepreneurs to educational resources, and networking opportunities for business owners.

In addition to Capital Health’s significant investment, TNI’s $10 million investment in Trenton is generously supported by Allied Universal, Bank of America, the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Investors Bank, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Labcorp Foundation, Citizens Bank Philanthropic Foundation, the George H. Sands and Estelle M. Sands Foundation, Sodexo, the Wawa Foundation, PSEG Foundation, OceanFirst Foundation, Church and Dwight Employee Fund, and many other corporate and private foundation partners.

Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative seeks to advance neighborhood revitalization and support residents in realizing their vision for a healthier, more equitable Trenton.

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Capital Health First in Mercer and Bucks Counties to Offer Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Stress Urinary Incontinence Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health is the first and only practice in Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania to offer Bulkamid, a safe and effective minimally invasive option for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Capital Health has been designated as a Bulkamid Center of Excellence in recognition of their staff’s experience, expertise with the procedure, the quality of positive patient outcomes, and their commitment to improving the patient experience.

“One in three women experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI) as they age, often during or after pregnancy,” said DR. DONALD DEBRAKELEER, director of Urogynecology at Capital Health. “Weakness in the pelvic floor prevents the urethra from closing fully, which can allow urine to leak during everyday activities such as coughing, laughing, or lifting an object. Bulkamid is an exciting minimally invasive approach that has the potential to improve the long-term quality of life for patients who were not helped by previous surgical treatment options.”

Bulkamid is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and manufactured by Axonics, Inc., a medical technology company that develops minimally invasive products to treat bladder and

bowel dysfunction. To help alleviate SUI symptoms, the team at Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health inject a soft, water-based gel, into the urethral wall to support the urethra’s closing mechanism and provide better control of urination.

Administering the gel is a simple process involving just three to four small injections that take about 15 minutes to complete. It is all performed under local anesthesia or light sedation, and as with any minimally invasive procedures, most patients experience a fairly short recovery time with less risk of serious complications than surgery. The long-lasting Bulkamid gel is clinically proven to provide safe and effective symptom relief for at least seven years.

Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health follows national guidelines and state-of-the-art best practices to accurately diagnose and treat conditions and help patients experiencing bladder, bowel, pelvic pain or sexual health issues.

With office locations in Lawrenceville, NJ and Newtown, PA, the multidisciplinary team of clinicians—including specialists in urogynecology, gynecology, urology, colorectal health, physical therapy and behavioral health—all work closely to carefully coordinate care and develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored specifically to each patient. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/pelvichealth or call 609-303-4474 to schedule an appointment.

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Location: Zoom Meeting Are you experiencing pain in your pelvic area during sex, personal care, or urination/bowel movements? It’s time to advocate for yourself! Join Kathie Olson, nurse practitioner and program director for Capital Health’s Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health, to learn strategies for living your life without pelvic pain. Kathie will be joined by Rachel Hannum-Grinstead, a licensed pelvic health therapist, who will discuss the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy. All genders are welcome!

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Dated: April 8, 2025, Paula Sollami Covello, Mercer County Clerk, 209 S. Broad St., Election Dept., P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650, 609-989-6495

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he Princeton Public Library’s Princeton Environmental Film Festival returns for its 19th year, running Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 13.

A selection of films will be screened both in person in the library’s Community Room and virtually via the Eventive platform. Some will be shown only in person or only available to stream online.

There will also be an off-site screening at the Princeton Garden Theatre on Sunday, April 6, and a shadow puppet show Saturday, April 5, at the Arts Council of Princeton.

Highlights of the festival schedule include: Flow, the family-friendly Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature, follows a cat who finds refuge on a boat with other animals after surviving a flood. The Latvian, French, and Belgian co-production has no dialogue. 1 hour, 24 minutes. Friday, April 4, 5:30 p.m., Community Room.

The short film Birdsafe highlights effort to create a bird-safe campus at Princeton University. A Q&A with filmmaker Jared Flesher follows the screening. 10 minutes.

Saturday, April 5, 4 p.m., Community Room and online.

Birdsong follows Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne as he attempts to record the sound of each of the nearly 200 bird species in Ireland. 52 minutes. Saturday, April 5, 4:30 p.m., Community Room.

Seaweed Stories explores the wonders of seaweed, and some of the extraordinary stories and characters whose lives have been entangled by the marine organism. 30 minutes. Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m., Community Room and online.

In Chasing Time, after providing some of the first visual evidence of climate change through the study of melting glaciers, James Balog returns to Iceland to

close the last chapter of his life’s work. 39 minutes. A Q&A with filmmaker Sarah Keo follows the screening. Sunday, April 6, 1 p.m., Community Room and online.

Set against the urgent demand for metals and minerals to fight climate change, commercial salmon fishermen and Indigenous tribal council-members face the threat of North America’s largest-ever copper mine in their beloved homeland of Bristol Bay, Alaska, in Unearth. 1 hour, 33 minutes. Director Hunter Nolan will introduce the film and lead a post-screening Q&A. Sunday, April 6, 4 p.m., Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street; free tickets required through princetongardentheatre.com.

The Three Little Pigs, a shadow puppet show with live music, is a performance for all ages featuring puppets crafted from recycled materials and presented by the Garden of Shadows. Saturday, April 5, 1 p.m., at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street.

Also on the schedule are: Hvaldimir, Conversation With a Spy Whale, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m., Community Room.

Wild Blue and You: The Save Coastal Wildlife Story, Saturday, April 5, 4 p.m., Community Room and online.

Been Here Stay Here, Sunday April 6, 11 a.m., Community Room.

Being shown online only are The Endless Tide, 15 minutes; Holding Back the Tide, 77 minutes; Karuara: People of the River, 56 minutes; The Researcher, 71 minutes; The Volunteers: Mountain Rescue Brings Us Home, 57 minutes; and Way of the Shepherd, 9 minutes.

The full lineup of Princeon Environmental Film Festival films and events, including in-person and online screenings, and discussions with filmmakers, visit princetonlibrary.org/peff.

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Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of PrinceIdra Novey faces the complexities of life on a swiftly heating earth in her new poetry collection ton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Weekly social event connecting “Soon and Wholly.” 6 p.m. creatives within the greater Central Jersey area Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk through a shared passion for sequential art and Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. new media. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner neceson Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m. sary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Legacy of Light, McCarter Theater, 91 UniWednesday April 2 versity Place. www.mccarter.org. In present day Stewardship Session, Friends of Princeton Princeton, an astrophysicist is discovering new Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Moun- planets and dreaming of starting a family. In tain Avenue. www.fopos.org/events-programs. 18th century Paris, the mother of Einstein’s most Volunteers perform ecosystem restoration and famous theory is running out of time before her invasive species removal. Register. Also April 12, baby arrives. Their stories intertwine in a play about life, the universe, and the legacy we leave.

19, and 30. 10 a.m. to noon. $25 to $73. Continues through April 6. 7:30 p.m.

Ece Temelkuran in Conversation with Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Razia Iqbal, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive.

Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. “How to Lose www.princetoncountrydancers.org. $15. Weekly a Country” is the author’s warning to the world that populism and nationalism don’t march fully- on Wednesdays. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. formed into government; they creep. 6 p.m.

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It Takes Two to Tango, Princeton Pro Musica, Mercer Oaks, 725 Village Road West, West Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Windsor. www.princetonpromusica.org. Annual Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon benefit includes buffet dinner, dessert, coffee/ Street. Also April 17. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tea bar, raffles, silent auction, and live entertainMeeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Jewish ment. Register. $110. 6:30 p.m.

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Saturday April 5 princeton.edu. Guided walking tour with an Art Spring Bird Walk, Friends of Princeton Museum guide. Also April 12 and 26. 2 p.m.

Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, MounLearn to Pray and Heal (A Spiritual Adventain Avenue. www.fopos.org. Led by expert ture), First Church of Christ, Scientist, Tenabirder Winnie Hughes Spar. For adults, weather cre Community Center, 884 Great Road. www. permitting. Register. 8 to 10 a.m. csprinceton.org. Presented by Nate Frederick,

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Book Signing with Dave Eggers, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. com. Meet & greet with Dave and get a signed paperback copy of Newbery Medal winner “The Eyes & The Impossible.” 10 to 11 a.m.

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Apr. 1; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.2836 to confirm attendance.

THE AARP DRIVING COURSE

Monday, Apr. 7; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Bring your NJ or PA driver’s license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card;

$25 for nonmembers. Bring cash (exact change) or check (payable to “AARP”) with you on the day of the class.

“WII” ARE POWERED GAME TIME

Thursday, Apr. 10; 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Apr. 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, and learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices.

Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes. These sessions will occur the 2nd Monday (daytime) and 4th Tuesday (evening) monthly.

MISCONCEPTIONS VS. LIFESAVING REALITIES OF ORGAN DONATION Tuesday, Apr. 15; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Did you know one organ donor can save eight lives and help 75 more by donating tissue and corneas? Adults 18 and older can register to be organ and tissue donors, regardless of medical history or age. Join the NJ Sharing Network and Tim Ryan, MSN, RN, CEN, Nursing Professional Development

Practitioner, CPDIR, RWJUH Hamilton, for this informative talk.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.

GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

This group is a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community.

Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated

by RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson PanikowskiBerry, Occupational Therapist.

Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

SPRING SMOOTHIE

Tuesday, Apr. 15; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence.

To register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.

CAN OTC HEARING AIDS WORK FOR ME? Wednesday, Apr. 16; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, as she talks about the availability of OTC hearing aids and who can benefit from them.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Apr. 16; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

HERBS TO HELP PROMOTE RESTFUL SLEEP

Tuesday, Apr. 22; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Explore how herbs can support your mind and body to ease into restful sleep. You’ll learn about seven herbs that promote sleep and how to incorporate them into your nightly routine. Sample a tasty oxymel (a sweet-sour herbal syrup) and make a sleep oxymel to take home. Fee: $20

HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

Wednesday, Apr. 23; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join our bimonthly nutrition education class about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition, learn tips for meal planning and preparation, and explore recipes.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, Apr. 23; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a

Tuesday, Apr. 29; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to make quick, delicious, and nutritious smoothies. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, quick meal, a post-workout snack, or a healthy dessert, smoothies are a fantastic option.

HEARING AND BALANCE SCREENINGS

Wednesday, Apr. 30; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for these free screenings. These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. To schedule your required appointment, call 609-245-7390. Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.

SPEAK, LISTEN, CONNECT: THE KEYS TO MEANINGFUL & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Wednesday, Apr. 30; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to express yourself with clarity, listen with empathy, and navigate tough conversations with confidence. Whether in love, friendships, or work, discover practical tools to build deeper, more meaningful connections. Walk away with communication skills that transform the way you relate to others. Fee: $15 *All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

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YOGA CLASSES

Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Apr. 8 & 22; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

TAI CHI

Tuesday, Apr. 3 & 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different.

Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.

LUNCH & LEARN: TREATING COMPLEX GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS Thursday, Apr. 10; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Learn about advanced gastrointestinal care and the latest specialized techniques and equipment being used to diagnose and treat complex GI conditions from our experts, Christopher Chum, DO, Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, and Imran Fayyaz, MD, Board Certified in Gastroenterology, President, RWJUH Hamilton Medical Staff and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group member.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH Friday, Apr. 11; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HEALTH CARE WITH KENNEDY GANTI, MD

boost your energy, connect with nature, explore art and meet new people. Member attendees are invited to enjoy GFS for the remainder of the day.

Please only register for one date.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health care. Join Kennedy Ganti, MD, FAAFP, FHELA, Regional VP of Health Informatics, RWJBarnabas Health, and Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, for a discussion about AI and how it can improve your health.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOUR RETIREMENT

Thursday, Apr. 17; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Apr. 24; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Learn strategies to help you maximize your Social Security benefits.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THOSE GOLDEN YEARS WITH NAMI MERCER

A BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM: GROUNDS Tuesday, Apr. 29; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

FOR SCULPTURE WELLNESS WALK, Reaching our “golden years” brings a myriad of life RWJUH HAMILTON changes – some joyous and some challenging. Janet Wednesday, Apr. 23; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 25; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Grounds for Sculpture welcomes us for their Wellness Walk! Whether you are a fast or slower walker, there will be a group for you. Join us to

Haag, Executive Director, NAMI Mercer, will lead this discussion on aging. Aging well isn’t about defying time – it’s about embracing it with grace and gusto.

Together, let’s explore the landscape of mental wellbeing in later life.

Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above.

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Artist Roberto Lugo and Curator Carolyn M. Laferrière. Art Bainbridge, the Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, Museum, Friend Center 101, William Street. artmuseum.princ- and Small World Coffee’s Witherspoon Street location. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday April 9 eton.edu. Discussion of Lugo’s exhibit of new ceramic works on Daniel Mendelsohn - A New Translation of The Odyssey, ROOTS OF EXCELLENCE: 125 Years of Miss Fine’s School view at Art@Bainbridge. Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m.

Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. and 100 Years of Princeton Country Day School, Anne Reid Jess Gillam, Saxophone and Thomas Weaver, Piano. Con- Author, critic, classicist, and translator discusses his new transla‘72 Gallery, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road. www.pds. certs, Richardson Auditorium. puc.princeton.edu. End-of-season tion of Homer’s “The Odyssey.” 6 p.m. org. Opening reception for commemorative exhibition. On view dance party follows concert. $30 to $50. 7:30 p.m.

Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary Tour, McCarter Theater, 91 through April 25 with gallery hours weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or University Place. www.mccarter.org. Retrospective by the legby appointment. 3 to 5 p.m.

Friday April 11 endary dance group. $33 to $88. 7:30 p.m.

A Conversation on Amy Kaplan’s “Our American Israel”, Dancing Through Life, American Repertory Ballet & PrincLabyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. eton Ballet School, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www. Saturday April 19 Chris Hedges, Ian Lustick, and Joan Scott discuss Kaplan’s essential arballet.org. Cocktails, dinner, and a performance. Register. $300 Art and Science Campus Collections Walking Tour. Art Muaccount of America’s most controversial alliance. 6 p.m. and up. 5:30 p.m. seum, Nassau Hall. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Art Museum stuAuthor: Lynn Steger Strong, Princeton Public Library, 65 dent tour guide will discuss the art historical significance of an artSaturday April 12 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. The author is work while molecular biology students explore the science behind Princeton University Eating Clubs Walking Tour, Historical its creation, care, and restoration. Rain or shine, stair-free. 1 p.m. joined by A.M. Homes to discuss her recently released novel, “The Society of Princeton, Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue. www.

Float Test.” Book signing to follow. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Baroque Passion: Music for Holy Week, The Dryden Enprincetonhistory.org. Register. $20. 10 a.m. to noon.

Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Talk with the Authors, Princsemble, Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary. www.drydenenFamily Matinee: “The Many Adventures of Whinnie the semble.org. Featuring soprano Clara Rottsolk in sacred arias by eton Learning Cooperative. www.princetonlearningcooperative.org. Talk by authors William Stixrud and Ned Johnson of “The Pooh”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Bach and Ferrandini. 4 p.m.

Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child: A Workbook.” Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 10 a.m.

History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society Q&A follows. Via Zoom. Register on EventBrite. 7 to 8 p.m.

Foraging as Stewardship: Garlic Mustard, Friends of Princ- of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road.

Jazz Vespers. Chapel. music.princeton.edu. An inclusive expe- eton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to www.fopos.org. Learn about the origins of garlic mustard and explore bits of history. Register. $20. 4 to 6 p.m. rience of poetry, music, and quiet centering. Free. 8 p.m. how to identify this plant from local experts Matt and Shannon.

Caruso, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. Ambient Thursday April 10 Register. Also April 27. 10 a.m. to noon. loop guitarist. 7 p.m.

After Noon Concert. Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Organ Paul Robeson’s 127th Birthday, Arts Council of Princeton, performance by Margaret Harper, Trinity Episcopal Church. Free. 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Multi- Monday April 21 12:30 p.m. media birthday celebration. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Morven Revealed Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Su- Stockton Education Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street.

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Monday April 14

ScandiDance-NJ, Princeton Country Dancers, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetoncountrydancA Cast in the Woods, Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout ers.org. Lesson followed by dance to live music. No partner needUnlimited, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place. www. ed. $10. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. esctu.org. Angler and author Stephen Sautner recounts his story of purchasing a streamside cabin and land in the Catskills. Month- Wednesday April 23 ly chapter meeting free and open to the public. 6 p.m.

Author: Jaap de Roode, Princeton Public Library, 65 WithAuthor Talk: Priya Vulchi and Ruha Benjamin, Princeton erspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Discussing his recently Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. published book “Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other org. The PHS alumna discusses her latest book, “Good Friends: Animals Heal Themselves.” Book signing to follow. 6 p.m.

Bonds that Change Us and the World.” Register. 7 to 8 p.m.

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Thursday April 24

After Noon Concert. Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Organ Author: Robert Garland, Princeton Public Library, 65 With- performance by Bruce Barber. Free. 12:30 p.m. erspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Joined in conversation Panel Discussion: Women and Curation. Art Museum,

by Carolyn Laferrière and Elizabeth Davis to discuss his new book, Friend Center 101, William Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join “What to Expect When You’re Dead.” Register. 7 p.m. a group of prominent women curators who are leading forces at major art institutions in the tristate area for a discussion about Thursday April 17 their curatorial visions, how being Asian American women brings Afternoon Tea with The Secret Tea Room, Morven Mu- both expectations and possibilities to their institutional practice, seum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Choice of and the ethics and politics of curation in the twenty-first century. tea or infusion accompanied by scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m. and a sparkling drink. Register for noon or 2:15 p.m. seating. $50 Elaine Sciolino -- Adventures in the Louvre, Labyrinth includes optional tour. Also April 18. Noon to 3:30 p.m.

Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. A former Downtown Princeton Gallery Crawl. artmuseum.princeton. New York Times Paris bureau chief explores the Louvre, offering edu. Open houses at the Princeton University Art Museum’s Art@ an intimate journey of discovery and revelation. 6 p.m.

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An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma, McCarter Homeschooling Basics in New Jersey, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.

Street. Panel of experienced homeschooling org. Conversation and music moderated by PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown. 7:30 p.m. parents and teachers. 7 to 8 p.m.

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Party Like It’s Your Earth Day, Morven org. In conversation with journalist Eliza GrisMuseum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. wold. $33 to $83. 7:30 p.m.

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Friday april 25 Luncheon with Elinor Lipman, Princeton Public Library, Private Princeton Home. www. princetonlibrary.org. Author hosted by Courtney Lederer. Tickets include a copy of “Every Tom, Dick and Harry” and a buffet luncheon. Proceeds benefit the library. Register. $150. Noon.

Tending Good Soil: A Conversation with Jeff Chu and Krista Tippett, Labyrinth Books, Farminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, 4200 Princeton Pike. www.labyrinthbooks.com.

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John McCutcheon, Princeton Folk Music Spring Concert Fundraiser, Center for Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. $25 online or at Modern Aging Princeton, Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive. www.cmaprinceton.org. Perthe door. 8 p.m. formance by the Straight Ahead Big Band folsaTurday april 26 lowed by a dessert reception. Register. $40 to Earth Day Land Stewardship Volunteer $100. 7 to 9 p.m.

Event, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. Monday april 28 www.fopos.org/events-programs. Volunteers Film: “The Imitation Game”, Princeton perform riparian and forest restoration, and Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Screenplant native species. Register. Community pot- ing of the Alan Turing biopic. 7 p.m. luck and native plant giveaway from noon to 1 Tuesday april 29 p.m. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

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Judith Weisenfeld in conversation with Nicole Myers Turner, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com.

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