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Join Dr. Maisha Grant, author of Detoured: From Cancer to Chaos to Cure, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about navigating cancer beyond the diagnosis. Through her story of faith, resilience, and recovery, Dr. Grant will explore the emotional, social, spiritual, and physical challenges of cancer while creating space for participants to share their own stories and coping strategies. Dr. Maisha Laini Grant is a Harvard-educated scholar, author, educational leader, and cancer survivor whose work centers on leadership, resilience, equity, and the power of story. Her memoir, Detoured: From Cancer to Chaos to Cure, chronicles her journey through cancer, chaos, faith, and healing, and offers hope to others navigating unexpected detours in life.

Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov

Medicare Open Enrollment is the one time of the year when all people with Medicare can review, compare, enroll or dis-enroll in Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare, and Part D drug plans. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from mid-October to early December. Coverage of all plans begins January 1 of the following year. Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review health and drug plans. This is important because health needs may change from year to year; health or drug plan may change the costs, benefits, and drug coverage they offer; provider and pharmacy networks may change. By reviewing and comparing costs and benefits of the plans available for the upcoming year, there is potential to save money and ensure appropriate coverage. This class will explain how Open Enrollment works and demonstrate the tools available to help you review your options. This workshop is led by Marion Severynse, a state-certified Medicare benefits counselor in a volunteer-led program funded in part by the Executive Office of Aging and Independence. Registration required.

Join this free 1-hour interactive workshop for parents and caregivers ready to spark powerful conversations about race, identity, and belonging. You will gain historical insights, tools to affirm your child’s cultural roots, and connect with others committed to raising antiracist children. The workshop will feature a presentation by Vice Mayor Marc McGovern and a special giveaway: The Village We’re Building digital zine! This is a virtual event, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Cosponsored by the Healthy Children Task Force and Cambridge Public Library.

This meeting seeks to provide an important opportunity for residents impacted by the May 11th Memorial Drive shooting to connect, process, voice thoughts and concerns, and begin to heal. Members of the Cambridge Police Department will be on hand to provide an overview of the event, explain the emergency response, and outline what to expect from the investigation and court process. Representatives from the Mayor's Office, Cambridge Public Health and the Riverside Trauma Center will also be available to share information on how community members can seek any support services.

Do you want to learn to play Magic the Gathering? Are you an expert with your cards? Magic the Gathering is a card game that focuses on strategy and collecting cards that excite you. By attending this, you'll learn the basics, get a chance to brush up on your skills, and battle each other one-on-one. New player or seasoned planeswalker, this is the place for you! This program is intended for ages 10 - 12. It will take place over two sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Do you want to learn to play Magic the Gathering? Are you an expert with your cards? Magic the Gathering is a card game that focuses on strategy and collecting cards that excite you. By attending this, you'll learn the basics, get a chance to brush up on your skills, and battle each other one-on-one. New player or seasoned planeswalker, this is the place for you! This program is intended for ages 10 - 12. It will take place over two sessions. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic. Each month the group will discuss a book on the topic at hand then hear about a related local program or initiative and how you can take action. Topic: Countering Consumerism Book: The Day the World Stops Shopping: How Ending Consumerism Save the Environment & Ourselves by J.B. MacKinnon Copies of the book will be available at the Collins Branch during library hours. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information contact Jo at jpercell@cambridgema.gov.

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic. Each month the group will discuss a book on the topic at hand then hear about a related local program or initiative and how you can take action. Topic: Community Resilience Documentary: This month we will be discussing the documentary, 2040 which is available on Kanopy and as a DVD. Copies of the DVD will be available at the Collins Branch during library hours. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information contact Jo at jpercell@cambridgema.gov.