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COA Senior Center

Cambridge Council on Aging

The Cambridge Council on Aging (COA) works to promote and support the health and independence of Cambridge adults age 60 and older. Through our two Senior Centers, located in Central Square and North Cambridge, we offer a variety of recreational classes, monthly support and discussion groups, special events and guest speakers, trips in and around New England, technology support, and other opportunities that help enhance seniors’ lives. We also offer Medicare consultations and provide referrals to local agencies to support the health, wellness, and safety of seniors.

We welcome seniors to spend time in our Senior Centers connecting with others, enjoying a meal, or engaging in a class or activity. Our staff are happy to assist seniors on a walk-in basis or by appointment. To contact COA, please call 617-349-6200.

Learn more about the COA by watching a presentationabout COA's resources and services or an interview with Cambridge Senior Center Director Alicia Johnson. 

 

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Cambridge Senior Center

Senior Center

806 Massachusetts Ave.

Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday:  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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North Cambridge Senior Center

NC Senior Center

2050 Massachusetts Ave.

Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Meals

COA lunches and local food resources.

Social Services

Support groups, transportation, Medicare counseling, and more.

Activities and Classes

Exercise, art, language and more!

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Coming Up

  • Sep
    20 Fri

    Free Community Screening of Cambridge Mosaic

    Join us Friday September 20th at 5:30pm for a free community screening of Cambridge Mosaic: a growing series of stories highlighting the people, places, and events that have shaped our city.

  • Sep
    23 Mon

    Cambridge Science Festival - 2024

    Take part in the annual week-long celebration of ingenuity, creativity and innovation featuring more than 200 free programs across Cambridge and Greater Boston between Monday, September 23 and Sunday, September 29, 2024.

  • Sep
    23 Mon

    Spanish Fun Lessons for Older Adults

    Spanish Basic is a beginning-level class that will develop the confidence talking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

  • Sep
    23 Mon

    Introduction to Theatre

    Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

  • Sep
    23 Mon

    Portrait Drawing Class

    Students will learn how to approach a human portrait drawing from start to finish.

  • Sep
    24 Tue

    Life Transition Binder Project

    Join us for a 4-class series to create your own Life Transition Binder, to aid in organizing your important documents.

  • Sep
    25 Wed

    City of Cambridge Senior Town Hall Meeting

    This Senior Citizens Town Hall is part of the ongoing commitment of the Cambridge Mayor, the City Manager, and the Council on Aging to address the needs and concerns of Cambridge’s senior residents.

  • Sep
    26 Thu

    Music Instrument Lessons & Chorus

    Listen up, friends! It's time to rock and roll with a new hobby! Don't worry if you've never touched an instrument. We've got you covered with lessons that'll get you jamming in no time!

  • Sep
    26 Thu

    Tai Chi

    This class teaches Tai Chi arm and leg movements of the yang style long form. There is a strong emphasis on Tai Chi walking, which has been known to improve balance.

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