It’s August, the A/C is on, and the heat outside is unbearable. Looking for a way to stay entertained and cool? Join us for a staycation in the first week of August! Enjoy arts, music, food, and new friends. Check out the itinerary below.
Monday, August 5 — Meet Your Match for Staycation Week
HOW TO DATE & MAKE FRIENDS ONLINE (Hybrid In-Person at NSK Location and on Zoom)
Monday, August 5 from 11:00 a.m.–noon
Fee: $5
Let’s get together and learn about popular websites for meeting romantic partners. We will review setting up a profile, showcase multiple sites, and answer questions about private messaging, dating etiquette, etc. What a great way to kick off staycation week!
https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/566
SPEED FRIENDING (In-Person at NSK Location)
Monday, August 5 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
This is the perfect opportunity to meet a new friend to enjoy Staycation with. Come join us for an exciting afternoon of Speed Friend-ing! Whether you’re new in town or just looking to make new friends, this event is perfect for you. You will have three to five minutes of one-on-one with several other participants. Conversation starters will be provided by the event host.
Registration required, no fee.
https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/566
Tuesday, August 6 — Let’s Get Creative!
CANVAS PAINTING (In-Person at NSK Location)
Fee: $5
Tuesday, August 6 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
What better way to enjoy your staycation than dipping your brush into paint and creating something beautiful? Participants will paint a birdhouse on canvas. The instructor will provide stems that will stick out of the canvas, and we will secure artificial birds to the stems for a 3D effect.
Event sponsored by: Town Square Adult Day Enrichment Center
https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/566
Wednesday, August 7 — A Cool Treat on a Hot Day
DIY SMOOTHIES AND FROZEN YOGURTS (In-Person at NSK Location)
Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Fee: $5
Beat the summer heat with our DIY Smoothies and Frozen Yogurts program! Dive into a world of refreshing flavors and cool treats as we guide you through delicious recipes designed to tantalize your taste buds and keep you refreshed all summer long. From tropical fruit blends to creamy yogurt delights, our program is perfect for the summer months. Join us as we blend, swirl, and sip our way to summer bliss!
https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/566
Thursday, August 8 — An Afternoon with the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players
ALL AROUND THE WORLD: SUMMER VIBES (In-Person at SPB Location)
Thursday, August 8 from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Submerge into summer vibes with the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players showcasing classical tunes and mesmerizing melodies in this special concert sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Registration required, no fee.
https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/566
Friday, August 9 — An Introduction (or Re-Introduction) to Princeton Services
INTRO TO PRINCETON (In-Person at SPB Location)
Friday, August 9 from 10:00 a.m.–noon
End your week connecting with friends while discovering local organizations and the valuable services they offer. Listen to brief info presentations and take advantage of the opportunity to meet one-on-one with various agencies and organizations providing social, educational, and community services.
Registration required, no fee.