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Princeton 2010‐2011 Tips and Recommendations compiled for and by Spouses in the Princeton Theological Seminary Community Shopping Centers (page 10) P ‐ Post Offices (page 44) 1. Market Fair Mall L ‐ Public Libraries (page 23) 2. Windsor Green T ‐ Train Stations (page 40) 3. Nassau Park Blvd ‐ PTS Property 4. Mercer Mall 5. Quaker Bridge Mall Seminary Address: 6. Palmer Square / Nassau 64 Mercer Street 7. Princeton Shopping Center Princeton, NJ 08540 On behalf of the PTS Spouses, Welcome to Princeton! There is so much joy and excitement when moving to a new place. We also know that a transition like this can be challenging and sometimes scary. It is our hope that this publication will bring some ease to the transition by providing helpful information about living in the Princeton area. In addition to getting to know the city of Princeton, we hope you will get involved in the PTS community and build friendships. Spouses are encouraged to attend worship services, lectures, fitness courses, small groups and other events; keep your ears and eyes open for these different opportunities and ask around if you want to know more about something that interests you. In the past I have sent weekly or monthly e‐mails to the PTS Spouses; if you would like to be included, please forward me your address. If you would like to start a small group or host a social gathering, put up posters and send out e‐mails to get the word out; the Chapel Office is happy to assist if needed. A facebook group has been created for spouses to continue to share tips and job postings, and announce fellowship opportunities and other events throughout the year; search “PTS Spouses” and request to join! We are glad you and your family have chosen PTS as your home for this next season of your journey. We are eager to welcome you and provide support throughout your time here in Princeton. Blessings and peace throughout this transition. Sarah Hong PTS Spouse and Chapel Office Assistant, Scheide Hall [email protected] 609.497.7890 Special Thanks to the Spouses and Students who contributed to this booklet, and to the administrators in the Student Life Department for their support of this publication. The work you do for this campus is very much appreciated. 1 MAP OF PRINCETON ................................................ inside front cover CAMPUS AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS .............................. back cover LIFE @ PTS .................................................................................... 4 Housing, Facilities, Security, O My! .................................................... 4 Laundry ............................................................................................... 4 Vacations and Guests ......................................................................... 5 Building Community ........................................................................... 6 Gardening ........................................................................................... 6 Holidays .............................................................................................. 6 One Person’s Trash, Another’s Treasure ............................................ 7 Childcare ............................................................................................. 8 Worship and Spiritual Formation ....................................................... 8 Counseling and Crisis .......................................................................... 9 SHOPPING ................................................................................... 10 Shopping Centers .............................................................................. 10 Fabulous Local Stores ....................................................................... 12 Thrift Stores and Consignment ......................................................... 13 Grocery Stores .................................................................................. 15 Farms and Farmer’s Markets ............................................................ 17 Food Pantries .................................................................................... 18 THINGS TO DO ............................................................................ 19 Local Restaurants .............................................................................. 19 Happy Hour ....................................................................................... 21 Ice Cream and Coffee ....................................................................... 22 Libraries ............................................................................................ 23 Museums and Galleries .................................................................... 24 Movies and Theatres ........................................................................ 25 Local Parks and Recreation ............................................................... 27 State and National Parks .................................................................. 30 Other Activities ................................................................................. 30 Jersey Shore ...................................................................................... 32 New York City ................................................................................... 33 Philadelphia ...................................................................................... 35 2 HEALTH ...................................................................................... 36 Hospitals and Health Care Facilities ................................................. 36 Health Insurance Options ................................................................ 36 Athletics/Fitness ............................................................................... 37 For the Birds and Other Pets ............................................................ 38 GETTING AROUND ...................................................................... 39 Driving with Jughandles (and other Traffic Laws) ............................ 39 Public Transportation and Toll Roads ............................................... 40 Car Maintenance ............................................................................. 41 Auto Insurance and Licenses ............................................................ 42 Mailing, Shipping and Copying ......................................................... 44 Social Security and Passports ........................................................... 45 Additional Resources Public events at Princeton Seminary: www3.ptsem.edu/PublicEventsCalendar.aspx A more detailed events calendar and general announcements for the PTS community can be found at calendar.ptsem.edu Public events at Princeton University: www.princeton.edu/events Additional tips and venues we may not have thought of www.princeton.edu/studentguide/outsidethegates Please note that any prices and schedules quoted are valid at time of publication, and are subject to change All businesses are recommendations by Seminary Spouses and are not endorsed by Princeton Theological Seminary. 3 LIFE @ PTS Housing, Facilities, Security, O My! For housing information and assistance, call THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND AUXILIARY SERVICES (2nd Floor, Templeton Hall; 609.497.7730). Be courteous, patient, and persistent, if necessary. If you encounter problems with internet or cable television within your apartment, visit the Educational Media and Information Technology website for FAQ (technology.ptsem.edu). If you notice any leaks in your apartment or you have issues with bugs or your heater isn’t working, call FACILITIES (609.497.7778). They usually respond promptly. Also, they appreciate being told about issues right away so they can fix any problem before it escalates. If you have a plumbing, heating or electrical emergency over the weekend, call SECURITY (609.497.7777). If you happen to be locked out of your apartment, don’t panic. Call Security and they will come meet you at your apartment to let you in! Be patient, they might have to drive from main campus. Though we do live in a safe environment, with Security patrolling the parking lots, we are not exempt from theft. Make sure to lock your car door while it’s sitting in the parking lot. Laundry Basements are equipped with community washers and dryers for your use, $2 per load ($1 for wash, $1 for dry). Please be courteous and try to remove your clothing promptly so others can use the machines. TIP: Though the dryer requires $1 to operate, this is often longer than needed to dry your clothes. If you are doing consecutive loads, save a quarter when drying by taking your first load out after 45 minutes and immediately add your next load, along with three more quarters. 4 A coin machine for quarters is located in the CN Center at the end of Emmons Drive. If you notice that it is out of quarters, call the Housing Office so that it can be refilled as soon as possible. THE PRINCETON LAUNDROMAT has extra large washers that are great for blankets/bedding/slipcovers. Located in the Princeton Shopping Center on Harrison Street with convenient hours, open 5:30 AM until midnight. Local dry cleaners include WINDSOR GREEN DRY CLEANERS conveniently located by Whole Foods, and COMMONCENTS CLEANERS (www.commoncentscleaners.com) in Ewing and Hamilton. CommonCents has next‐day service for only $1.99 per garment, $0.99 for men’s shirts; pay in cash upon drop off. Their tailoring service, however, has not been recommended. Vacations and Guests If you plan to