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RWJUH Hamilton August Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Mondays, Aug. 4 & 18; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8/4: Signs that Your Loved One Might Need Assistance
8/18: Home Care vs. Placement
Providing care and support for your parents later in their lives can be difficult and taxing. A caregiver specialist will moderate and facilitate this supportive group experience.
MOMMY & ME CRAFTING GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 5; 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy time bonding with your little one through simple crafts designed to help mothers enjoy the simple moments life brings. This class is for children ages 2-5 with a focus on creative expression and building fine-motor skills.
BREAST
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 5; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Presented by our oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey, and offers 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 POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES
Monday, Aug. 11; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join our monthly series to 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.
PARENT ZEN
Monday, Aug. 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This program aims to provide muchneeded support and community connection for parents. Drawing from personal experiences, Parent Zen offers guidance, relaxation, and connection to help parents navigate the challenges of parenthood.
REIKI REFRESHER
Wednesday, Aug. 13; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Have you been Reiki Certified, and it’s been a while since you’ve practiced? Do you wonder if you still “have it”? Yes, you do! Join us for an evening of rediscovery. Fee: $20
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 19; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 19; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This program is facilitated by Roberta Weiner, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, Certified Oncology Social Worker, at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton. This support group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in life-changing conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. 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.
TAI
CHI
Thursday, August 7 & 14; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi is recommended for seniors because it improves balance, strengthens muscles in the legs, and increases flexibility and stability in the ankles. It can also help reduce falls and back pain. Beginners welcome.
GAME TIME!
recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to change during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. This support group meets at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ. For more information or to register, call 609584-6680.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, Aug. 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE HOME
Wednesday, Aug. 20; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Experiencing emotions, whether positive or negative, is not a problem. It is what we do with those emotions that counts. This seminar will help parents explore how to increase their emotional intelligence at home for better understanding, communication, and relationships.
WII GAMES
Friday, Aug. 22; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join RWJ Rehabilitation at RWJUH Hamilton for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!
HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION
Monday, Aug. 25; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about
Friday, August 8 & 22; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for good wholesome fun – let’s play a game!
Sharpen your skills or jump back into something you always enjoyed. Snacks and a variety of board games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends!
A BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM: GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE CRAFTING WITH CLAY, RWJUH HAMILTON
Wednesday, August 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 14; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Clay is one of the oldest known materials for creative expression. As we push and pull the clay into shape, we enter into a dialogue with ourselves and each other and form a visual language of our collective ideas. The focus is on hand-building techniques using air-dry clay. Adaptable to all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Please only register for one date.
making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation. Explore heart-healthy recipes.
CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK
JOURNALING
Tuesday, Aug. 26; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Junk journaling is a stress-reducing activity that allows you to express yourself through creativity. This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health and wellness.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 26; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A place for survivors and caregivers to build a community through shared personal experiences, feelings, and recovery strategies on managing life after a stroke. Join the RWJ Rehab team, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson PanikowskiBerry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
CREATE YOUR OWN VISION BOARD
Wednesday, Aug. 27; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Create a physical manifestation of what you would like to be, do or have, and bring your dreams to life! Please bring scissors; all other materials are provided.
MENTAL HEALTH SERIES: BEYOND TRAUMA
Wednesday, Aug. 27; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This psychoeducation group focuses on understanding how you can be influenced by your past trauma. This session will create a safe environment that will empower you to begin your journey towards healing.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Aug. 27; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session.
WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION GROUP: LET’S TALK MOVIES
Thursday, Aug. 28; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a community of women as we discuss relevant topics and find purpose, meaning and community.
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*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, August 15; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, August 19 & 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for this gentle yoga class using traditional postures and breathing techniques. Pose modifications will be offered so that you can confidently participate. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, August 19 & 26; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Join us for a meditation class that will focus on reducing stress and achieving inner peace. Learn how easy it is to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Beginners welcome.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, August 19 & 26; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who may not have moved their bodies for a while, are recovering from an injury, or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch.
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AROUND TOWN
Public Library seeks yarn donations for Knit for Others program
Princeton Public Library is seeking donations of yarn to be used in kits to be distributed as part of this year’s Knit for Others program. Donations of full, or nearly full, skeins of clean, untangled yarn will be collected throughout the month of August.
All types of yarn, wool and acrylic, will be collected at the Welcome Desk on the first floor or second-floor Information Desk. Darker colors, rather than pastel or neon shades, are preferred. Bringing the yarn in a bag is appreciated.
The kits will include yarn and a simple pattern for a winter hat or pair of mittens. They will be available while supplies last to those who would like to contribute to the library’s annual fall collection of handknit or crocheted winter wear items that are distributed to local organizations.
This year marks the library’s 16th annual Knit for Others program. Nearly 650 items, including hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, and afghans were distributed as part of the program in 2024.
More information: www.princetonlibrary.org
Princeton
Sketchbook Club
returns for third iteration
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) has announced the return of the Princeton Sketchbook Club for its third iteration. This community initiative invites participants of all ages and experience levels to contribute their creativity to a growing public collection of unique sketchbooks contributed by artists of all skill levels.
Each member of the Sketchbook Club receives the same 8×5” sketchbook — a blank canvas ready to be completely customized with the participant’s unique take. At the conclusion of the project, all completed books are added to the Princeton Sketchbook Library, a permanent collection housed at the Arts Council and open to the public six days a week.
Since its launch in 2021, the project has welcomed more than 300 submissions. The project emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity: there is no jury or selection process, and all sketchbooks are accepted into the collection.
Books are $10 for local pick-up and $15 for domestic shipping. All proceeds benefit local community arts programming. A series of Sketch-Ins will be held bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings. View a full schedule of events and register to participate by visiting artscouncilofprinceton.org
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM CAPITAL HEALTH
City of Trenton Awarded Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Prize
The City of Trenton, New Jersey is one of nine communities from across the United States to receive the 2024 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize. The prize recognizes communities that are committed to finding healthier and more equitable solutions to structural racism and other injustices.
“As the only hospital in Trenton, Capital Health has been a driving force in creating an environment where all residents have the opportunity to thrive,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “Our responsibility extends well beyond the scope of traditional care, and we are proud of the role we played to help our city join the ranks of RWJF Culture of Health Prize alumni, all of whom are committed to building a healthier future for their communities.”
“Every community faces its own unique health challenges, and Capital Health has been helping Trenton residents navigate them for more than 125 years,” said Dr. Eric Schwartz, vice president of Community Health and Transformation and executive director of Capital Health Institute for Urban Care. “Outside the walls of our hospitals, we remain committed to working with community partners like the city’s health care providers, local government, and churches, schools, and food banks throughout the city to create a safer and healthier environment for our neighbors.”
Capital Health and its Institute for Urban Care currently lead or provide support by working with community partners for programs for Trenton residents:
… The Violence Intervention for the Community Through Outreach Recovery (VICTORY) program aims to break the cycle of violence by reaching out to victims of violence when they receive medical treatment at the Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
The Maternal and Infant Health Innovation (MIHI) Authority reduces maternal and infant mortality with a focus on black and brown birthing people. An MIHI Center is being built in Trenton with Capital Health as one of three lead tenants.
… Family Connects is now a statewide home-visiting program for growing families. When Trenton stepped up to be the pilot for the program, Capital Health and other partners provided home visits and referrals to thousands of growing families and ensured that most of them completed the critical post-partum visit.
… For My Baby and Me provides comprehensive services for pregnant people impacted by opioid use disorder.
… Mobile Food Pantry events, in partnership with the Arm in Arm Hunger Prevention program and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, are held weekly at health clinics in Trenton.
In addition, Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative works with Trenton Health Team and other community partners to address the social determinants that influence the health of Trenton residents.
To learn more about Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care, visit capitalhealth.org/urbancare.
To learn more about Capital Health’s Trenton Neighborhood Initiative, visit tnitrenton.org.
Capital Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has received the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Home to the first hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County region to receive full accreditation with PCI as a Chest Pain Center, Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes Capital Health’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that the Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
“This accreditation from the ACC validates the unwavering dedication of our entire team,” said Dr. Lara Samson, medical director of Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center. “It also demonstrates to our patients and the larger community that we remain up-to-date on the latest best practices, and they can expect to receive the highest quality emergency cardiac care backed by data from other leading programs across the country.”
“Receiving the Platinum Performance Achievement Award is a big step for our Chest Pain Center, which has been consistently recognized by the ACC for excellence in heart attack care,” said Harit Desai, medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Capital Health. “As part of the ACC registry, the significant contributions our doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals make to quality improvement here at Capital Health also help establish higher national standards for similar programs throughout the United States.”
To receive the Chest Pain MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, Capital Health has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain MI Registry for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
If you or someone you know is having a heart attack, calling 911 should be your first step to talk with a trained dispatcher and have an ambulance sent to your location as quickly as possible. Treatment can begin on site when the ambulance arrives and may include medication and EKG testing. If on-site testing determines that a heart attack is occurring, Capital Health’s pre-hospital alert system immediately mobilizes specialized medical teams in the Emergency Department and Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell to perform additional testing or an emergency procedure as needed when the patient arrives.
To learn more about Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center, visit www.capitalchestpain.org. Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts. For more information, visit www.capitalheartandvascular.org.
Structural Issues Force Emergency Closure of Leased Capital Health Satellite Emergency Department Space
Recently, Capital Health learned that space it is leasing from Trinity Health at the former St. Francis campus needed to begin shutdown activities immediately.
This included a shutdown of the Satellite Emergency Department and the outpatient clinic located on Bert Avenue in Trenton (cross street of Hamilton Avenue). Capital Health was advised by structural engineers, architects, and demolition experts that significant structural issues with another adjoining building posed a threat to the integrity and safety of the building these medical services were located in. To protect the safety of employees, patients, visitors, and students, the health care system had no choice but to cease operations at this location without delay.
As a result, as of June 5, the Satellite Emergency Department no longer accepts patients. The outpatient clinic closed as of June 4, with patients being diverted to other facilities for medical care (see sidebar).
For patients in need of emergency and acute care medical services, Capital Health operates two other comprehensive emergency departments and inpatient hospitals in Mercer County — one on Brunswick Avenue at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton (around two miles away), and another one at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell on Scotch Road in Pennington (just over eight miles away).
Emergency medical services (EMS) agencies have been asked to take ambulance transports to other area emergency departments. Patients with emergency medical conditions should call 911 so EMS can transport them to an appropriate emergency department. Patients who choose to transport themselves for medical care should not come to the Hamilton Avenue campus and should instead go to another area emergency department.
Patients who typically used the outpatient clinic for primary or specialty care will be cared for at Capital Health’s 433 Bellevue Avenue and 832 Brunswick Avenue locations. Patients who utilize the clinics can call 609.815.7296 for help with any questions they may have.
“We are deeply frustrated and disappointed by the circumstances that have led to the emergency closure of our Satellite Emergency Department and other services in East Trenton. Since assuming services from St. Francis two years ago, and leasing this space from Trinity Health, our staff has worked tirelessly to preserve services in the
Patients who used the outpatient clinic at Capital Health – East Trenton for primary or specialty care can call 609.815.7296 to find a clinic at one of the following Trenton locations:
Capital Health Family Health Center 433 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
Capital Health Primary Care – Brunswick Avenue 832 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
city and at this location,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “With the former St. Francis location no longer safe for us to occupy, we will be working to identify the best path forward to ensure Trentonians, and those in close proximity to this location, have continued access to the care they need. We will work closely with the city, other partners, and the community as we move forward.”
Capital Health Family Health Center
Capital Health Primary Care – Brunswick Avenue
Not Feeling Well? Try Virtual Care
Capital Health Virtual Care, part of Capital Health Medical Group, offers telehealth services to individuals age 16 and older who wish to receive support in managing common health issues from the comfort of their home or anywhere in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Capital Health’s team of more than 50 virtual primary care providers can address a wide range of health conditions, including (but not limited to) symptoms of COVID-19, sinus problems, upper respiratory infection, sore throat, urinary tract infection, cough, flu, rash, common cold, eye infection, and more.
To learn more or to request an appointment, visit capitalvirtualcare.org or scan the QR code to complete the online form.
WHAT WE CAN TREAT DURING A VIRTUAL CARE VISIT
During virtual care visits with patients who aren’t feeling well, our clinicians address symptoms of numerous health conditions and issues, including but not limited to:
… COVID-19
… Sinusitis
… Upper respiratory infection
… Sore throat
… Urinary tract infection
… Cough
… Influenza (Flu)
… Rash
… Common cold
… Yeast infection
… Allergies
… Eye infection
… Insect bites
… Nausea
… Back pain
… Tick bites
For the doctors of Full Code, music is the best medicine
By Susan Van Dongen
Do they play Jackson Browne’s “Doctor My Eyes?”
Well, no — but Full Code, the band composed almost completely of doctors from Penn Medicine Princeton Health, plays all kinds of other classic rock, covering favorites by, among others, the Grateful Dead, Weezer, Tom Petty, Coldplay, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, and Elvis Presley.
See for yourself, when Full Code plays an afternoon concert at Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library, on Sunday, August 17, and also an early evening concert at the Cranbury Public Library, Wednesday, August 20. Both shows are free and open to the public.
According to David Barile, MD, (percussion/guitar/vocals) who is medical director of the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, the men chose the name Full Code because “it’s a little play on what we have to deal with every day.”
The other members of Full Code are Craig Gronczewski, MD, chief medical officer at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, lead guitar/vocals; Jasmeet Bajaj, MD, medical director of Critical and Intermediate Care, keyboards/guitar/vocals; Gabe Smolarz, MD, board certified endocrinologist, bass; Kevin Skole, MD, gastroenterology, drums; and Samuel Yenn-Batah, director of Hospital Spiritual Care and Well Being, saxophonist.
The band has a manager, Cranbury resident Alan Stefanowicz, a laboratory courier at Princeton Medical Center’s Clinical Lab, who has been doing media relations and other managerial tasks for Full Code for about six months.
“The band first came to my attention through word of mouth at the hospital,” Stefanowicz says. “Given that I had always been a fan of classic rock, I just
The guys are not musical newbies — all of the members of Full Code played in groups before, some since their youth.
Barile himself picked up the guitar about 10 years ago, “just looking for something to do with others,” he says. Then he shifted to drums, fulfilling a desire he’d had since childhood. In fact, he was the original drummer for Full Code, before Skole.
Gelling as a musical unit and perfecting the set list wasn’t as easy as Barile thought it might be. Songs he’d heard his whole life turned out to be more difficult than they seemed.
“Those I thought would be complicated were so easy, and those I thought would be easy were complicated,” he says, singling out the George Michael song “Waiting for That Day” as challenging.
“Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ is like that, too, and so is the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun,’” Barile says. “They’re difficult because of the time signature changes, for one thing. They took a while to get it together.”
knew I had to meet these guys. After my initial meeting with one of the band members, I was asked to become their personal manager.”
The idea for the band came about when Princeton Health (formerly Princeton Hospital) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala in November of 2019. The festivities included a talent show for doctors, employees, and volunteers, and a couple of future Full Code members hit the stage.
“A bunch of people performed at the talent show, and I knew two of them had been playing together for a while, so I thought, why not put a group together,”
Barile says.
As 2020 dawned and the COVID-19
pandemic sent everyone their separate ways, Full Code came together and began polishing a modest set of songs, sharpening their individual skills and, essentially, learning how to be a band.
At first, they rehearsed in Barile’s spacious backyard in Princeton, but currently they practice in a studio at Gronczewski’s home, also in Princeton.
Full Code started to get quite good, the word got around, and the band was asked to play a few private back yard shows.
“We also played twice at Princeton Porchfest, and at a fundraiser for Greenwood House, but we haven’t hit Europe yet,” Barile says, with a little laugh.
“Also, the songs that are quieter and slower are more difficult,” he continues. “We do a couple of very popular songs, just a voice and one or two instruments, and it’s hard to pull off, to be quiet and more subtle.”
Naturally, if the crowd is rocking out to something loud and fast, they’re less likely to be listening carefully. But a song in a more moderate tempo can make a band vulnerable.
Speaking of vulnerability and exposure, what’s it like for the docs to shed their stethoscopes and step up to the microphone as lead singers? Is there an issue with stage fright?
“Yes and no,” Barile says. “We’ve all given lectures and instructions in front of large groups, so I don’t think any of us are afraid to get up in front of people. But
Members of Full Code include David Barile, back left, Kevin Skole, Jasmeet Bajaj, Gabe Smolarz; and Samuel Yenn-Batah, front left, and Craig Gronczewski. The band performs in Hinds Plaza on Sunday, August 17, and at Cranbury Public Library on Wednesday, August 20.
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it’s different getting up and singing.”
“We all sing, or try to sing,” he adds. “Greg and Jasmeet carry the majority of the songs, I sing two or three, and the others will pick up a song or two.”
Barile says that his major musical influences are roots rock, Americana, rhythm and blues, gospel, and acoustic blues. He is especially interested in how American blues evolved into rock and roll.
“It really started in the 1930s with Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a guitarist (and singer) who did blues and gospel,” he says. “She was doing what Chuck Berry did 20 years later. I am a history buff, so I love America’s history of music.”
“That’s what is unique about the band,” he adds. “We’re all in different fields of medicine, but our interests in music are all varied as well, so we bring different kinds of spice to the band.”
Be sure to catch Full Code live this summer because later this year they’ll be retreating into the studio to work on original material.
“We’re trying to write our own stuff,” Barile says. “We have a couple of originals already and we’re working on more.”
“I can’t speak for everyone, but it’s been incredibly therapeutic, to come together with people you work with and
play music, and it’s really good for the aging brain,” Barile says. It’s true: learning and playing a musical instrument activates multiple brain regions and enhances cognitive functions like memory and attention, as well as executive tasks like planning and problem solving. Musicianship also requires fine motor skills and coordination and promotes neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change and adapt by forming new neural connections.
However, sharing a creative project also stimulates the soul. For Barile, all these factors have been bonuses for being in Full Code.
“We commiserate, talk about our day jobs, and share our enthusiasm for music,” he says. “It’s been great for me and the other guys, to be able to have a band and play live music, especially during COVID, when we were all on the front lines.”
Full Code will be in concert at two locations in the area:
Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Sunday, August 17, 4 p.m. Free. 609-9249529. princetonlibrary.org.
Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West, Cranbury, Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m. Free. 609-722-6992. cranburypubliclibrary.org.
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Friday augusT 1
Travels with Thomas George, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening of a retrospective art sale of works by the internationally recognized, Princeton-based artist. Sale continues through August 3. 5 to 7 p.m.
Summer Concert Series, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. www. princetonshoppingcenter.com. Live music in the courtyard by local bands and a pop-up beer garden from Triumph Brewery. Free. Also August 8 and 15. 6 to 8 p.m.
Frankenstein, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Based on the famed Gothic novel by Mary Shelley. $35. 7:30 p.m. Also August 2 and 3.
Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.
Movie Nights on the Green, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare.com. Outdoor screening of “Shrek.” 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Allison Spann’s Voice Lessons, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Join former dazzling starlet turned flailing music teacher Allison Spann for a reclamation ritual disguised as a comedic musical revue featuring original compositions alongside selections from Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, Carmen, and the Great American Songbook alongside original compositions. Spann, a Cranbury native, is an alumna of Princeton High School, Princeton University, and Princeton Summer Theater. $17. Also August 2 an 3. 10 p.m.
saTurday augusT 2
YART Sale, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Ceramics, jewelry, textiles, printmaking, and affordable art supplies at a flea market-style fair. Peruse 30+ vendors selling seconds, misprints, discontinued designs, and one-of-a-kind
items at studio clean-out prices. Propagate Studio’s mobile RV Art Supply Thrift Shop on-site with a “take what you’ll use, pay what you can” model for creative thrifters 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BioBlitz, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.fopos.org/events-programs. A BioBlitz is a community science event where volunteers work together to find and identify as many species as possible in a specific area over a short time. Participants learn about some of the apps they can use to identify plants and animals then split into teams to explore different parts of the Preserve. Observations will be added to a dedicated iNaturalist project or recorded manually to help build an inventory of the living species that the stewardship team will use in the future to inform restoration efforts. 10 a.m. to noon.
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.
Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green. Swingadelic performs. 1 to 3 p.m. Music in the Alley, Halo Pub, 9 Hulfish Street, 609-921-1710. www.halofarm.com. Weekly on Saturdays. 6 to 9 p.m.
sunday augusT 3
Summer Carillon Concerts: Music that Paints the Silence, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West, 609-258-7989. Lisa Lonie of Pennsylvania. Free. 1 p.m.
Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetonhistory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area. $20. Register. Weekly on Sundays. 2 to 4 p.m.
Listen Local Series, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Laurie Davis opens the show with classic rock songs and Stephanie Chin performs a set of inspirational R&B songs. 3 p.m.
Free Tour, Princeton Airport, 41 Airpark Road, Montgomery, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Fun and educational 30-40 minute tours designed for ages 5 and up to inspire young minds and introduce them to the real people, planes, and possibilities that make flying such an amazing experience. Canceled in case of bad weather. Weekly on Tuesdays. 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Storytime, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard, 301 North Harrison Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. Interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Bring a blanket. Weekly on Tuesdays. 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Princeton’s Annual Community Night Out, Municipality of Princeton, Community Park Pool, 380 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonnj.gov. Enjoy food, games, music, and entertainment for all ages. Pool open until 7:30 p.m. Explore police vehicles and equipment. 5 to 8 p.m.
Summer Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Murray-Dodge Hall, Princeton University. chapel.princeton.edu. Ruth Cunningham, a sound healing practitioner, offers composed and improvised music for meditation, contemplation, and prayer. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Lecture: “Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Panelists discuss the importance of nuclear threat reduction and the need for nuclear disarmament. The Solidarity Singers of NJ perform songs of peace. 6 p.m.
Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Barbara Hill Day, a special evening of recognition, remembrance, and celebration. Highlights include: Recognition of the NJ Bill establishing Paul Robeson’s birthday as a state holiday; Jim Floyd Memorial Discussion; Chip Fisher Memorial Art Exhibit with exhibiting artists Kirstan Fitzpatrick and Aaron Fisher; Youth Scholarship & Award Presentation. All are welcome to honor community leaders past and present while supporting the next generation. 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Yoga in the Garden, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. All-level donation-based Vinyasa yoga class held outdoors in the garden (indoors in case of rain). Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. Register. Also August 13 and 27. 6 p.m.
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Social event connecting creatives through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Sunny Lawrence with Princeton Pickup Band (PUB). $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
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Thursday augusT 7
Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. More than 30 vendors including local organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, empanadas, all-natural dog and cat treats, homemade jam, old-world style pickles, fresh flowers, handcrafted jewelry, knife sharpening, and more. Weekly on Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ART OF Terrariums, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Hands-on, creative workshop to learn the art and science of building your own miniature ecosystem guided by Cindy Olentine of Sprouts. Participants explore design techniques, plant care tips, and the calming, meditative process of terrarium-making. Register. $75. 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Picnic on the Lawn + Family Movie Night, Princeton University Art Museum, Little/Edwards Courtyard, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. BYO blanket and join for an evening of summertime family fun including BBQ, live music, and family activities. Stay after sunset for a screening of Moana (2016) at 8 p.m. Free. 6 p.m.
Dueling Pianos, Palmer Square Green
www.palmersquare.com. All-request, interactive dueling piano show performed by the Flying Ivories. 6 to 8 p.m.
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. North by Northwest. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Friday augusT 8
Dancing Under the Stars, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room. Also August 22. 7 to 10 p.m.
saTurday augusT 9
Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare.com. Q’City Yokels performs. 1 to 3 p.m.
“Macbeth” - A Staged Reading, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. From the mists of the Scottish moors to the bloodstained throne of Dunsinane, the tale of Macbeth will unfold as local actors stage an unabridged reading of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. 2 p.m.
History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www.
princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Register. $20. 4 to 6 p.m.
sunday augusT 10
Summer Carillon Concerts: Music that Paints the Silence, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West, 609-258-7989. Trevor Workman of the United Kingdom. Free. 1 p.m.
Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Road. www.pbs1777.org. Special presentation on “Military actions that led to the Battle of Princeton,” with a tour of the historic Thomas Clarke House & Museum, presented by historian and author Larry Kidder. Register. $10. 1 p.m.
Film and Discussion: “The Six”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. A screening of “The Six,” a film chronicling the previously untold story of the six Chinese survivors of RMS Titanic, is followed by a conversation with the film’s researcher Steven Schwankert. 3 p.m.
Monday augusT 11
Monday Movie Matinees, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Films that reflect “Color Our World,” the theme of this year’s Summer Read-
ing program for adults, are screened on Monday afternoons. “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012, R, 2 hours, 2 minutes): A man who has recovered from a mental collapse is released from a health facility determined to find the silver linings in his life. 2 to 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday augusT 13
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. The Graduate. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Deanna Palumbo with Raise the Roof. $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursday augusT 14
Curator Corner: Elias Boudinot, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. morven.org. Free virtual event offering a behindthe-scenes look at new acquisitions, research, and exhibition development with Morven’s curatorial department. The first program in the series features two new acquisitions related to statesman Elias Boudinot. Register. Noon to 1 p.m.
ART OF Gua Sha, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Join licensed esthetician Ali Wall of AWB The Studio to learn the history, tech-
nique, and benefits of this ancient practice, with a focus on graceful aging, lymphatic health, and daily self-care rituals. Register. $30. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Dueling Pianos, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare. com. All-request, interactive dueling piano show performed by the Flying Ivories. 6 to 8 p.m.
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. The Lady Eve. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Lungs, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Duncan Macmillan’s drama explores the complexities of modern love, climate anxiety, and the impossible choices we face when trying to build a life in a world that’s ready to burn. Presented by Chimera Productions. $35. ALso August 15 and 16. 7:30 p.m.
Friday augusT 15
Movie Nights on the Green, Palmer Square Green. www. palmersquare.com. Outdoor screening of “D2 The Mighty Ducks.” 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
saTurday augusT 16
Family Matinee: “The Secret of Kells”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. In this animated fantasy-drama, based on the story of the origin of the Book of Kells, a young boy must brave an enchanted forest to complete work on a legendary book. 1 hour, 15 minutes. $5. 10 a.m.
Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare.com. Kindred Spirit performs. 1 to 3 p.m.
sunday augusT 17
Summer Carillon Concerts: Music that Paints the Silence, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West, 609-2587989. Jasper Depraetere of Belgium. Free. 1 p.m.
Full Code, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Classic rock band Full Code performs everything from The Beatles to the Boss as part of the Listen Local series. 3 p.m.
ScandiDance-NJ, Princeton Country Dancers, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetoncountrydancers. org. Lesson followed by dance to live music. No partner needed. $10. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday augusT 20
Twilight Garden Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Horticulturist-led tour of Morven’s gardens followed by light refreshments on the pool house porch. Register. $20. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Weiner, Center for Modern Aging Princeton, Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning, 101 Poor Farm Road, 609-751-9699. www.cmaprinceton.org. A behind-the-scenes look at Anthony Weiner’s scandalous 2013 New York City mayoral campaign, as new sexting allegations emerge and derail his attempted comeback. Register. $10. 5:30 p.m.
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. The Conversation. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Karen Justin with Torrent. $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursday augusT 21
ART OF Sustainable Tablescapes, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Discover how to transform your dinner table into a sustainable work of art by incorporating vintage treasures, repurposed materials, dried florals, and upcycled fabrics with lucid ladybug founder Meghan Kennedy. Register. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Dueling Pianos, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. All-request, interactive dueling piano show performed by the Flying Ivories. 6 to 8 p.m.
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. The Royal Tenenbaums. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Enjoy an evening of community-created entertainment in the form
of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring their own work of their choice for open theme night. Register. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday augusT 22
Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East. Paul Plumeri performs. 6 to 9 p.m.
saTurday augusT 23
Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare.com. Jake & Dan Duo performs. 1 to 3 p.m.
History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www. princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Register. $20. 4 to 6 p.m.
English Country & Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $15. 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Local music, poetry, comedy. $2. 7 to 10 p.m.
Summer Carillon Concerts: Music that Paints the Silence, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West, 609-258-7989. Princeton University Carillon Studio. Free. 1 p.m.
Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Road. www.pbs1777.org. Presentation on the Battle of Princeton, with a tour of the historic Thomas Clarke House & Museum, presented by historian and author Larry Kidder. Register. $10. 1 p.m.
Monday augusT 25
Monday Movie Matinees, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. “Woman in Gold” (2015, PG-13, 1 hour, 49 minutes): A Jewish woman attempts to reclaim her family’s property, which was stolen six decades earlier during WWII. Based on the true story of Maria Altmann. 2 to 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday augusT 27
A Summer Evening of Chinese Music, Center for Modern Aging Princeton, Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning, 101 Poor Farm Road, 609-751-9699. www.cmaprinceton. org. Refreshments served. Register. $10. 6 p.m.
McCarter Live at the Library: Season Preview, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu discuss the upcoming season at McCarter. 6:30 p.m.
Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. The Hustler. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Callers’ Open Mic, led by Bob Isaacs with Princeton Pickup Band (PUB). $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green. Chet & Ari perform. 1 to 3 p.m.
sunday augusT 31
Summer Carillon Concerts: Music that Paints the Silence, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West. Anne Lu of New York. Free. 1 p.m.
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