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RWJUH Hamilton November Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Mondays; Nov. 3 + 17; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Mondays; Nov. 3 + 17; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Nov. 4; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Nov. 4; 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.
BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn simple ways to maintain your vehicle this winter and keep yourself safe.
THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Many individuals remain uninsured due to the complexities of the Affordable Care Act enrollment process. Learn about deductibles, co-insurance, and copays.
NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES
Monday, Nov. 10; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25; 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.
WII GAMES
Monday, Nov. 10; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18; 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.
BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday; Nov. 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing to have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.
WALKING THROUGH GRIEF: EMBRACING HOPE AND A PATHWAY FORWARD
Wednesday, Nov. 12; 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The journey of understanding and navigating grief can be challenging. This program highlights a personal journey of walking through grief and offers practical ways to cope while healing. It emphasizes the transformative power of resilience, hope, and perseverance.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Thursday, Nov. 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Parents, sign up your kids ages 8-14, for this program to help them learn how to develop healthy relationships. Children will
learn what it means to be a good friend, how to show kindness and respect, and how to set healthy boundaries. We’ll talk about the importance of communication, empathy, and problem-solving in building strong and supportive friendships.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Nov. 18; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ BY HEATHER MORRIS
Tuesday, Nov 18; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please come prepared to discuss the novel.
CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING
Tuesday, Nov. 18; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30pm 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.
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: REGENERATE, DON’T JUST REPAIR!
Tuesday, Nov. 18; 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Discover the benefits of regenerative treatments for your tendons, ligaments, and joints – so you can live life to the
fullest. Join Adam Redlich, MD, a boardcertified and fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physician, for a discussion on how regenerative therapies can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support overall wellness. Dinner provided.
WISE WOMAN DISCUSSION
GROUP: FAVORITE RECIPES
Wednesday, Nov. 19; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we share our favorite recipes and biggest cooking flops.
CANCER: THRIVING AND SURVIVING
Wednesdays; Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 10, 17. Tuesday Dec. 23; 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This evidence-based class from Stanford University offers techniques to deal with cancer symptoms and its treatment such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration related to cancer, cancer treatment, and cancer recovery. This is a very experiential program, and it is expected that one attends all classes.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Wednesday, Nov. 19; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Nov. 25; 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 Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend. MONTHLY BALANCE SCREENING
Wednesday, Nov. 26; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FREE screenings the last Wednesday of every month! These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess one’s balance health/fall risk. The program is held at the RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ. To book an individual personal screening time, call 609-245-7390.
ASK THE DIETITIAN
Friday, Nov. 28; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs.
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DRIVING COURSE
Monday, Dec. 1; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Be a safer, better driver. Bring your NJ or PA driver’s license. $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
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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.
A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12, 26; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for a casual conversation between peers and soon to be friends. Attend on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome
GENTLE JAZZ CLASS
Wednesday, Nov. 5; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun gentle jazz class led by one of our Better Health Members, a former Dance Instructor, Norma Barber.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, Nov. 6 and 20; 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.
NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, Nov. 7; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.
GAME TIME!
Friday, Nov. 7 & 21; 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 or bring friends with you.
LUNCH & LEARN WITH BIANCA ESTROPIA, D.O., MOBILITY AND FALL PREVENTION
Monday, Nov.10; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us as we welcome new provider, Bianca Estropia, DO, Geriatric Medicine, with The James and Sharon Maida Geriatric Institute at RWJBarnabas Health
Medical Associates. This program focuses on understanding the importance of mobility and fall prevention as we age with recommended exercises to improve balance.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Nov. 11 and 18; 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, Nov. 11 and 18; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, Nov. 11 and 18; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY
Friday, Nov. 14; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New to the Better Health Program is Ageless Grace, a practice designed to intentionally nourish the brain-body connection and support overall health and wellbeing. It helps reduce stress, keep the brain agile, and the body responsive. When body, mind, spirit, and emotions are in balance, health and well-being become more attainable.
FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH
Wednesday, Nov.19; 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you come alone to meet new people or to catch up with old friends, join our Better Health Family for an enjoyable Friendsgiving meal and reflect on what you are most grateful for. Looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with you!
Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SNAP still matters
October 15 marked the 40th anniversary of a “Help End Hunger” United States postage stamp, fulfilling the goal of Phyllis AlRoy, a Princeton resident at the time and a tireless advocate for her vision of a world without hunger and poverty. She passed away this year at 97. Her initiative to see a stamp representing that vision took two years-- thousands of signatures on a petition to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee and the strong backing by members of Congress, regardless of political affiliation.
The bipartisan nature of Congressional leadership for the stamp has, in the past, also characterized support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), to help prevent our US residents from going hungry. But right now, changes to the SNAP program contained in the Congressional Reconciliation law known as OBBB, endanger access to food assistance by thousands of our New Jersey families and others who are food insecure; hurt the farmers and producers who grow food; and the grocers who serve our communities. Over the next 10 years, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that this legislation will result in a $187 billion cut to food assistance. Dollars cut from SNAP translate directly to food being taken off the plates of New Jerseyans.
Most SNAP recipients are working families with children, elderly persons, and people with disabilities. There are over 33,000 Mercer County residents; 800,000 New Jerseyans; and 40 million Americans who receive food assistance from SNAP. This program, along with the many local charitable organizations providing meals and groceries, have helped to keep our residents from going hungry. However, as is the case
now, the progression of time does not equal continued progress in protecting our most vulnerable residents. Our Congress is at a standstill. It looks like families may not see their SNAP benefits arrive on time, forcing them to reach out to already burdened community resources and also to make difficult choices in order to pay for food.
I urge our Representatives and Senators to get back to work and to once again join together to pass a budget and new policies that reverse the harmful effects of recent legislation and ensure that our neighbors across New Jersey can survive and thrive.
Wilma Solomon Tee-Ar Place, Princeton
Friends of Library say thanks
TheFriends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library wish to extend our thanks for the exceptional public support for our 2025 Annual Book Sale. We rely on our local community for our dedicated volunteers and extraordinary book donations, and we thank our Library colleagues who go the extra mile to make everything run smoothly. The event was a resounding success, with many happy customers from near and far. The funds we raised together will be used to purchase new materials for the Library’s collection. We also raise money for the Library throughout the year through our much-loved used Book Store. This would not be possible without the generous book donations we receive from our local community.
To find out more about donating books and supporting the Library: princetonlibrary.org/support/book-donations-sales.
Jane Nieman and Jeanine Rosen 2025 Annual Book Sale Co-Chairs
AROUND TOWN
McCarter announces gift from former special programming director
McCarter
Theatre Center’s Executive Director Martin Miller announced that, through McCarter’s Legacy Giving program, the Theatre’s former director of special programming, William (“Bill”) W. Lockwood, Jr., has made a significant planned gift via the Princeton Area Community Foundation to support the Director of Presented Programming position at McCarter in perpetuity.
In recognition of his generosity, Lockwood’s former position, now held by Paula Abreu, will be designated the William Lockwood, Jr. Chair.
“From my first day at McCarter, Bill has been a steadfast supporter of my work. In the three years since, I have come to know his deep love and devotion to McCarter, and we have developed a bond rooted in mutual respect and admiration. I am inspired by his generosity and honored to carry forward the legacy he has entrusted with this gift,” said Abreu.
Lockwood’s association with McCarter spans more than 60 years, beginning as a Princeton University undergraduate (Class of 1959) booking events out of his dorm room. Over his many decades, he curated thousands of performers, championing emerging artists who went on to become household names and helping shape McCarter’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading venues for the performing arts.
“Mention Bill’s name and you will inevitably earn a warm smile and, usually, a wonderful story in reply,” said Miller. “As we move towards McCarter’s 100th Anniversary, we are humbled by Bill’s faith in
William Lockwood, above, and Paula Abreu.
this company’s future. Planned gifts toward McCarter’s endowment provide a sustaining source of funds and help us enduringly honor a donor’s legacy. Though Bill’s legacy was already secure at McCarter, this commitment adds an exclamation point — and underline — to his 60 years of tireless work on behalf of this community.”
For more information about McCarter’s Legacy Giving program, contact Allison Whitehall, Director of Leadership & Planned Giving, at awhitehall@mccarter. org or 609-258-4646.
Lockwood is making the gift through a charitable fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation.
FREE UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS
Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
Treatment Options for Knee and Hip Pain
Monday, November 10, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
Are you experiencing knee or hip pain and are wondering what to do next? DR. ARJUN SAXENA, a fellowship trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon and director of the Marjorie G. Ernest Center for Joint Replacement, will explain how your knees and hips work and discuss current treatment options for pain, from arthroscopy to joint replacement.
Treatments for Liver Metastases + A Cancer Prevention Diet
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
Join DR. CATALDO DORIA, medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center and director of its Liver Center of Excellence, to learn how liver metastases of any kind can be successfully treated with a combination of therapies. MELISSA PHELPS, a registered dietitian and board certified oncology nutrition specialist at the Capital Health Cancer Center, will also share evidencebased nutrition recommendations to reduce your cancer risk.
Saturday November 1
Richardson Chamber Players, Princeton University Concerts, Grand Hall, Princeton University Art Museum. concerts. princeton.edu. Live Music Meditation guided by Matthew Weiner as part of the Art Museum’s “Art Around the Clock” reopening celebration. Free; no tickets required. 9 a.m.
Mikhail Voskresensky’s 90th Birthday, Dalet Concert Series, Seminary Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary. tinyurl. com/voskresenskyconcert. Pianist performs an all-Chopin program followed by a light reception. $50. 6 p.m.
Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare. com. Jake & Dan Duo performs. 1 to 3 p.m.
Campus Art Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall. artmuseum.princeton. edu. Guided outdoor walking tour of one of the country’s most significant collections of 19th- and 20th-century sculpture. Rain or shine; stair-free. No RSVP required. Meet in front of Nassau Hall. Free. Saturdays and Sundays through November 23. 2 p.m.
300 Paintings, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www. mccarter.org. In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian quit standup, rented an abandoned cake factory, and spent six months in a manic whirlwind, creating 300 large-scale paintings, unknowingly documenting his mental state through the process. In this
Celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 1 at Princeton Shopping Center.
hilarious, fascinating, and wildly original show, Kissajukian brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity. Also Nov. 2. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
A Moment of Silence, Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place. arts.princeton.edu. Mohammad Yaghoubi’s
award-winning play is a surreal, poetic, unexpectedly humorous, and deeply human meditation on Iran’s turbulent modern history. $20. Also November 7 and 8. 8 p.m.
Princeton University Eating Clubs Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue. www. princetonhistory.org. Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Register. $20. 10 a.m. to noon.
Day of the Dead Community Celebration, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Crafts inspired by traditional Mexican folk art, decorate sugar skulls, enjoy live music by a mariachi band, enjoy brews from Triumph, create a community altar, and more. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
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 weatherrelated cancellations. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.
Heist Night - in the Afternoon!, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. www.princetonhistory.org. Test your skills in history, science, logic, trivia, and more as you work together to solve escape room-style puzzles in a character-driven quest. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Register. $50. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds before the hunt begins at 2 p.m. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
SuNday November 2
Richardson Chamber Players, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. “A Little Night Music,” a program comprising Gustav Mahler Rückert-Lieder for Mezzo-Soprano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano (arr. Stéphane Fromageot), Arnold Shoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4, and a new work by faculty ensemble member Clancy Newman, Palindromic Variations for String Trio. $16. 3 p.m.
Book Brunch: Colby Cedar Smith, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Author is joined by Megan McCafferty to discuss her new book “The Siren and the Star.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. Register. 11 a.m.
Author: Yume Kitasei in Conversation With Daria Lavelle, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. Join Princeton alumni Yume Kitasei (“Saltcrop”) and Daria Lavelle (“Aftertaste”) for a discussion on fiction writing and their new novels. Book signing to follow. 1 p.m. “US 1 Worksheets” Launch, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. A gathering to mark the publication of the 70th volume of “US 1 Worksheets,” the journal of DVP/US 1 Poets Collective. 2 to 4 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.
History of Italian Dance, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse. org. Princeton University’s C. Luke Soucy discusses the appeal and legacy of Ovid’s irreverent epic, “Metamorphoses,” from antiquity through the Renaissance and into the present, as well as the challenges Soucy encountered creating his version of the work. Bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.
moNday November 3
Conversation: Next Generation Faith & Health Initiative, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. Jonathan Lee Walton joins Lisa Miller and Howard Koh for a conversation exploring how faith and spirituality shape health, resilience and well-being across generations. Register. 5 p.m.
tueSday November 4
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.
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Art show benefits Share My Meals
Share My Meals, a nonprofit organization that addresses food insecurity and food waste, is organizing a public art exhibition and sale by Carole Jury, an international artist. The event will showcase her pieces of art, from Wednesday through Saturday, November 12 through 15, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at MarketFair.
Thirty-five percent of the proceeds of the sale will benefit Share My Meal.
In her “Second Life” Series, Jury, a French-born abstract painter and former longtime Princeton resident, brings to life a collection of objects, transforming them into fresh creations imbued with meaning.
For years, Jury, who now lives in Houston, has held onto old paint tubes, canvases and fabrics, which carry traces of past creative journeys. She has recycled the objects into the foundation of her artwork.
Share My Meals holds a special place in the artist’s heart. “The story of Share My Meals is truly inspiring,” she said. “My journey with them began with designing their logo, and a year later, in 2021, we collaborated to organize my first solo show with an art exhibition in Princeton.”
Jury has exhibited her work in major art fairs and galleries around the world, such as Volta Basel, Context Art Miami,
Carole Jury’s work will be on display from November 12 through 15.
Scope Miami, AAF New York - SingaporeBoston - Austin - London, Art Market San Francisco; Mango Art Festival in Bangkok; Art World Dubai; and Salon International in Hyeres, France.
“We are so grateful to collaborate once again with such a fabulous artist,” said Hélène Lanctuit, CEO of Share My Meals. “Carole’s extraordinary talent and generosity help shine a light on both her remarkable art and the vital work our organization does every day to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste. This partnership truly embodies the spirit of community and creativity that fuels our mission.”
For more information, visit sharemymeals.org
Author: Peter Brooks in Conversation with Anne Cheng, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. The author and critic, joined in conversation by Anne Cheng, presents his new book, “Henry James Comes Home: Rediscovering America in the Gilded Age.” 6 p.m.
WedNeSday November 5
Kyung Wha Chung, violin, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Born in South Korea, Kyung Wha Chung is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest violinists of her generation. With Kevin Kenner, piano. 7:30 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers. org. Dave Rupp with Torrent. $15. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Presentation: P.O. Confidential: The Stories We Carry, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Author Patricia Diesel’s presentation on the topic of what clutter reveals about our lives. 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.
thurSday November 6
Emi Ferguson, Flute & Ruckus, Early Music Band, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princ-
Collects, Gerhard Richter’s “Abstract Painting” (1986). Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Workshop: Patricia Smith, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Poet Patricia Smith leads a four-week workshop on the art of poetry, offered in celebration of her recent publication, “The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems.” Register. 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Author: Karida L. Brown, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. The sociologist, joined in conversation by Laurence Ralph, presents her new book, “The Battle for the Black Mind.” 7 p.m.
eton.edu. Experience the music of J.S. Bach like never before as flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus break free from tradition, taking the composer’s timeless music into a vibrant new realm blending tradition with funk, whimsy, and fun. $43. 6 and 9 p.m.
Paul Lewis, Piano, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. Pianist traces the ongoing evolution of the sonata, pairing a bold new work written for him by Austrian composer Thomas Larcher with Beethoven’s early Op. 10, No. 1 and Schubert’s expansive, haunting final sonata, composed just weeks before the composer’s death. $33 to $54. 7:30 p.m.
Jacob Collier: The Solo Show, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Collier is known for his genre-defying compositions, virtuosic vocals, and magnetic stage presence. Becca Stevens opens. 7:30 p.m.
Drawing from the Collections: Pastels, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum. princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by an object from the exhibition, Princeton
Afternoon Tea with The Secret Tea Room, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Choice of tea or infusion accompanied by freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, and a sparkling drink. Register for noon or 2:15 p.m. seating. $50 includes optional tour. Also November 7. Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Seed to Plate: Local Food, Local Art, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Chef Gabby Aron, owner of Autumn Olive Food Works, has created an original menu showcasing the jewels of local organic farms. Each diner will take home works created by artist-in-residence Nancy Hackett specifically for and inspired by this event. Guests also hear from guest speaker Tessa Desmond, director of The Seed Project at Princeton University, a 3.5 acre farm focused on cultivating and preserving rare, culturally significant, and diverse crop varieties. Register. $175. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonfarmersmarket. com. Thursdays through November 20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Arts Council of Princeton’s Sauce for the Goose holiday art sale is November 8.
Comprehensive. Academic. Award-winning.
New Jersey deserves nothing less
Two of our hospitals, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, have earned recognition as Best Regional Hospitals, ranking in the top 10 in New Jersey, and in the top 25 in the competitive Mid-Atlantic Region. Our hospitals throughout New Jersey have been recognized for quality in a variety of specialties: cardiac and cancer care, neurology and orthopedic surgery, and more. Learn more at rwjbh.org/usnews.
Friday November 7
I’m With Her – Wild and Clear and Blue 2025, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. Trio of singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins. 7:30 p.m.
Graveyard Shift, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex. arts.princeton.edu. Ash Baudelaire’s Gothic horror tragicomedy set in a haunted graveyard-turned-luxuryapartment complex. Also November 8, 13, 14, and 15. 8 p.m.
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.
Pop-Up Talk: Curator Karl Kusserow, Princeton University Art Museum. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Kusserow, Senior Curator of American Art, discusses the process of installing works in the new John Wilmerding Pavilion. Register. 2 p.m.
Saturday November 8
Mendelssohn & Tchaikovsky, Featuring Maxim Lando, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium. www. princetonsymphony.org. 22-year-old American pianist Maxim Lando performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Program also includes Felix Mendelssohn’s fourth symphony and Gioachino Rossini’s overture to “L’italiana in Algeri.” $10 to $124. Also November 9, 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Sauce for the Goose Outdoor Art Market, Arts Council of Princeton, Paul Robeson Place. 100+ local and regional artisans selling their wares. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pianist Maxim Lando performs with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra on November 8 and 9.
Open House, Lewis School of Princeton, 53 Bayard Lane. www.lewisschool.org. Prospective parents can learn about the school’s programs. Register to info@lewisschool.org. 10 a.m.
Gently Used Sale, Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road. www.princetonfriendsschool.org. Clothing, accessories, home goods, toys, and books. Fill-a-bag sale from 12:15 to 1. Campus tours available throughout event. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SuNday November 9
Beethoven, Mass in C & Meeresstille und Gluckliche Fahrt, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road. www. musicalamateurs.org. Conducted by Christopher Loeffler. Choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vocal scores provided. $10 admission for singers. Free for students and non-singing guests. 4 p.m.
Inaugural Symposium: Opening the Gates of Hasidic Thought, Princeton Institute for Hasidic Thought, Chancellor Green. www.hasidicthoughtprinceton.org. Symposium exploring the role and relevance of Hasidic thinking within the modern intellectual and cultural landscape. Register. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
moNday November 10
“Heartland Masala”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji are joined by Ambreen Ali of Central Desi to discuss their cookbook, which pairs 99 recipes with cultural and historical essays. 6 p.m.
tueSday November 11
Veterans’ Day. Bank and postal holiday.
The Althea Ward Clark Reading Series: A Reading by Aracelis Girmay and Kaveh Akbar, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Kaveh Akbar’s poems appear in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Paris Review, The Best American Poetry, and elsewhere. Aracelis Girmay is the author of three books of poems: “the black maria,” “Teeth,” and “Kingdom Animalia.” 6 p.m.
WedNeSday November 12
Jazmina Barrera in conversation with Megan McDowell, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. Barerra discusses her new book “The Queen of Swords,” a recounting of her time combing through the Princeton archives of influential Mexican writer Elena Garro . 6 p.m.
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Author: Anne Hand for “Austrian Again”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. In her memoir, “Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy,” Hand recounts her family’s untold Holocaust story. Timothy Nelson joins her for a conversation about identity and reclaiming lost roots. 7 p.m.
Early & Lower School Info Session, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road. www.stuartschool.org/openhouse. Meet faculty and student leaders and explore the campus. Register. 9 to 10:30 a.m.
thurSday November 13
Live Music Meditation: Emi Ferguson, Flute, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. puc.princeton.edu. Meditate to the playing of flutist Emi Ferguson, guided by Matthew Weiner. Free. Noon.
Drawing from the Collections: Pastels, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by an object from the exhibition, Princeton Collects, “Calabaza y Caracol” (Squash and Snail) (1928, printed 1974). Register. Free. 8 p.m.
ART OF Chocolate, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscoun-
cilofprinceton.org. Chocolate connoisseur Alex Pimentel leads a journey to Peru as you craft your own gourmet chocolate bars. He shares the secrets of artisanal chocolate making and how fair trade practices help support Peruvian farmers and sustainable cacao production. Register. $65. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Forms and Forums: Women Ceramists, Skill, and the Classroom as Site, Princeton University Art Museum. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Visiting art historian Jenni Sorkin explores how 20th-century women ceramists combined their creative practices with their community work. 5:30 p.m.
Middle & Upper School Info Session, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road. www.stuartschool.org/openhouse. Meet faculty and student leaders and explore the campus. Register. 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Artist Winter Village, Arts Council of Princeton, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Festive popup shops, run by regional creatives, offer gifts in textiles, jewelry, hand-poured candles, charming children’s wear, pottery, wood, and more. Continues Thursdays (except Thanksgiving) through Sundays through December 21. Noon to 6 p.m.
Friday November 14
A Conversation with Olwen Fouéré, Fund for Irish Studies, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. fis.princeton.edu. Olwen
Fouéré, an award-winning Irish actor, writer and director of theater, film, music, and visual arts, and performer with Ireland’s Abbey Theatre, performs two monologues and converses with Jane Cox, director of Princeton’s Program i6n Theater and Music Theater. Free; tickets required. 4:30 p.m.
Aisle Be Damned!, Princeton Triangle Club, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Welcome to the wedding of the year! No expense will be spared when a wealthy prodigal daughter walks her nobody-fiancé down the aisle -- or will she? Clutch your pearls because this new musical comedy about love, trust funds, and family dysfunction will make you say “I do!” $35 to $250. Also November 15 and 16. 8 p.m.
Saturday November 15
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Harmony Chorus, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road. jerseyharmony.ticketspice/mixtape. Celebrate friendship with music from across the decades. Refreshments follow the show. $26 online; $30 at the door. 3 p.m.
Inami Woodcarving Talk + Demo with Master Carver Nambu Hakuun, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Nambu Hakuun, one of Inami’s foremost master carvers, introduces audiences to this 250-year-old art form through a lecture, a live demo of the carving process, and an interactive Q&A. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Andrew Wheeler leads Boheme Opera’s ‘Seasons of Love: Broadway Comes to Princeton’ performance on November 16.
Family Matinee: “Alice in Wonderland”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Animated adventure based on Lewis Carroll’s story. Rated G. 75 minutes. $5. 10 a.m.
Tellabration: “With Grateful Hearts Two”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Members of the Princeton Storytelling Circle join in the worldwide Tellabration! event with tales from around the globe focused on gratitude in advance of Thanksgiving. For all ages. 4:30 p.m.
The Origins of Bastille Day, Alliance Francaise, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road. allianceprinceton.com. Jean-Baptiste Berthelin offers a French history workshop in English. Register. $60. 11 a.m.
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Princeton’s literary past
It’s no secret that the town of Princeton — whose eponymous university celebrated its 279th birthday in October — has for years been a haven for intellectuals, academics, and its fair share of noteworthy poets and writers.
Two upcoming events hosted by the Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Public Library shine a spotlight on Princeton’s literary past.
On Tuesday, November 11, Eve Mandel, director of outreach and education for the Historical Society, presents “Literary Figures in Princeton.” The free, Zoom-based presentation, which runs from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., highlights a selection of influential writers who have lived or worked in Princeton.
The presentation serves as a warmup for the “Princeton Literary Century” walking tour, led by librarians Dana Treichler and Nora Walsh on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
The tour, which starts at the library, is based on a map created in 1994 by Princeton alumnus Aaron Madsen for the university’s Humanities Council. The map shows where some 60 Princeton alumni, faculty, and resident authors lived or work, with illustrations of the 23 homes and campus buildings they occupied. Those located within convenient walking distance of downtown are included on the tour.
Registration for both events is required by visiting the library’s website, www. princetonlibrary.org.
Among the famous literary names to have called Princeton home:
Kingsley Amis, Allison Road. The British poet, novelist, and critic called Princeton home during the late 1950s while he served as a visiting fellow in creative writing at the university. Amis, who lived from 1922 to 1995, was best known for his satirical novels, including his award-winning 1954 debut, “Lucky Jim.”
Thomas Mann, Stockton Street. The novelist and 1929 Nobel Laureate for literature lived in Princeton from 1938 to 1941 while in exile from his native Germany and working as a visiting lecturer at Princeton. His time in town is explored in Stanely Corngold’s books “The Mind in Exile: Thomas Mann in Princeton” (2022, Princeton University Press).
Dashiell Hammet, Cleveland Lane. The detective novelist had a brief but controversial stay in a rented home in the late 1930s. Though he was at the height of his popularity, his neighbors asked him to leave town on account of his loud parties and frequent female and drunken guests. The owner of the rented home, which was torn down and rebuilt in 1940, sued him for damages to the property following his departure.
John O’Hara, Pretty Brook Road. The novelist and New Yorker contributor moved to Princeton following World War II and remained until his death in 1970. He is buried in Princeton Cemetery with the epitaph “Better than anyone else, he told the truth about his time. He was a professional. He wrote honestly and well.”
Upton Sinclair, Ridgeview Road. The author, activist, and muckraker moved to Princeton in 1903 and lived in a tiny tentlike cabin he built himself in the woods behind a Ridgeview Road property. From that spot, he wrote the novel “Manassas” and outlined his best known work, “The Jungle.” In 1985, the New York Times published an article titled “Upton Sinclair’s Princeton Hideaway,” documenting the then-property owner’s discovery of and research into Sinclair’s dilapidated cabin.
Richard Ford, Jefferson Street. The Pulitzer Prize-winning “Independence Day” novelist, born in 1944, lived in Princeton during a stint teaching at the university in the late 1970s.
Carlos Fuentes, Moore Street. The Mexican novelist lived in Princeton while serving as a fellow in the humanities from 1979 to 1980. Princeton University Library acquired his papers, consisting of more than 125 linear feet of materials ranging from manuscripts to speeches, letters, and photographs, in 1995.
Caroline Gordon and Allen Tate, Linden Lane and Ewing Street. Gordon, the novelist and short story writer whose work focused on the American south first came to Princeton in 1939 when her then-husband, Tate, was resident poet at the university from 1939 to 1942. He also founded the university’s creative writing program. Gordon ultimately maintained a home in Princeton until 1973.
Jacques Maritain, Linden Lane. The prolific author and philosophy professor taught at Princeton from 1948 to 1952 and remained a resident until 1960. He is best known for his working interpreting the thought of Thomas Aquinas.
Hermann Broch and Erich Kahler, Evelyn Place. The Austrian emigres were friends and collaborators at the university in the 1940s. Kahler, a literary scholar and essayist is best known for such works as “The Tower and the Abyss: An Inquiry into the Transformation of Man.” Broch was a writer of modernist fiction, including “The Sleepwalkers” and “The Death of Virgil.”
John Berryman, Prospect Avenue. The poet served on the university faculty and was named Hodder Fellow in 1950
Richard P. Blackmur, McCosh Circle. Despite having no formal education beyond high school, the literary critic and poet taught English and creative writing at Princeton for 25 years.
Princeton alumnus Aaron Madsen’s 1994 literary map of Princeton is the basis for a walking tour organized by Princeton Public Library on Wednesday, November 12.
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SuNday November 16
Seasons of Love: Broadway Comes to Princeton, Boheme Opera, Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road. www. bohemeopera.org. Andrew Wheeler directs four young performers with Broadway bona fides and musical accompanists in some of Broadway’s greatest hits. Register. $50. 4 p.m.
Ravel•ries Celebrating the Music of Maurice Ravel, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street. Afternoon inspired by the life and music of Maurice Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, special musical performance, and an exclusive preview of the 2026 Princeton Festival. Proceeds benefit the 2026 Princeton Festival. Register. $175 and up. 3 p.m.
moNday November 17
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. 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Book Discussion: “Food Rules” by Michael Pollan, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Discuss the book while sampling healthy and delicious food. Register. 6 p.m.
Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj.org. Sandy Lanman, an award-winning writer and public relations professional, tells the story of the rescue of 1,300 mostly German Jews and the terrors they faced during Japanese rule in the Philippines. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Hayden’s “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Dinner: Confessions of a Cartoonist Cook” is an accidental memoir from a woman whose comics earn rave reviews around the world but whose meals earn shrugs around the dinner table. 6 p.m.
Author: Fara Dabhoiwala in Conversation with Jane Manners, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. Dabhoiwala presents his new book, “What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.” Register. 7 p.m.
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tueSday November 18
A Poetry Reading by Nathaniel Mackey ‘69, Lewis Center for the Arts, Hearst Dance Theater, Lewis Arts complex. arts. princeton.edu. National Book Award-winning poet and Princeton alumnus reads from his work. Free; tickets required. 7 p.m.
Author Talk: Lisa Gardiner, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author discusses her book, “Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival.” Register. 7 p.m.
WedNeSday November 19
Festival of Trees, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. First day for annual juried collection of ornamental trees and mantels displayed throughout the museum’s galleries. On view through Wednesdays through Sundays through January 11. $12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jennifer Hayden in conversation with Summer Pierre, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com.
Drawing from the Collections: Pastels, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum. princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by an object from the exhibition, Princeton Collects, Zanele Muholi’s “Massa and Minah VI,” Brazil (2010). Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Shatema Threadcraft in conversation with Wendy Brown, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Threadcraft argues in “The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian Democracy” that “spectacular” death, experienced publicly and violently, has given rise to global political movements, but it has also had an important gendered effect that has complicated Black women’s relationship to the “Black people.” 6 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 wellprepared 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.
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Author: Jean Hanff-Korelitz, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author is joined by Amy Jo Burns to discuss her new release, “The Sequel,” which continues the story begun in her 2021 novel “The Plot.” Book signing to follow. 7 p.m.
Friday November 21
Phil Ochs Song Night, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. A celebration of the music of folk legend, Phil Ochs, featuring Greg Greenway, Reggie Harris, Louise Mosrie and Pat Wictor. $25 online or at the door. 8 p.m.
Heather Headley, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Headley is known for originating the role of Nala in “The Lion King” and for her performance in the title role of “Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA.” 7:30 p.m.
Princeton Dance Festival, Lewis Center for the Arts, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place. arts.princeton.edu. New and repertory works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, performed by more than 50 Princeton students. $20. Also November 22 and 23. 8 p.m.
Saturday November 22
Philip Glass Ensemble: Early Works, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Celebratory program features selections from the Glassworks album, the opera “Einstein on the Beach,” and other seminal compositions. 7:30 p.m. Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Local music, poetry, comedy. $2. 7 to 10 p.m.
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thurSday November 27
Thanksgiving. Bank and postal holiday.
Trinity Turkey Trot, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www. trinityturkeytrot.org. 5K race. Proceeds benefit Arm in Arm, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Capital Harmony Works, and HomeFront. Advance registration only. $40. 8:30 a.m.
Friday November 28
The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince For ages 5 and up. $49 to $79. Also November 29 and 30. 2 and 7 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting, Palmer Square. www.palmersquare.com. Live ice carving, Dueling Pianos, and festive fun leading up to the grand tree lighting celebration. 5 to 6 p.m.
Saturday November 29
History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www.princetonhistory.org. Hike to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Register. $20. 1:30 to 4 p.m.
SuNday November 30
Artist Talk: Diana Al-Hadid, Princeton University Art Museum. artmuseum.princeton.edu. The artist discusses her commission, “The Ziggurat Splits the Sky,” for the new museum with curator Alexandra Foradas. 5:30 p.m.
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