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Thursday

September 12

• 9:30 AM

  Aging with Mindfulness (Virtual)

  This 8 week program will introduce and utilize mindfulness techniques to help us examine and regulate everyday life changes with a focus on aging. Participants will learn and benefit from the development of a mindfulness practice to enable responding to getting older in a calm, clear and thoughtful manner. Led by Zeenat Potia, a meditation teacher with over 15 years of training and experience. Registration is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.

• 11:00 AM

  Wellness for Older Adults: Low-impact Fitness (Main)

  Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body! Registration for each session is required.

• 1:00 PM

  High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

• 3:00 PM

  iPhone & iPad Basics (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  This workshop caters to iPhone or iPad users. Topics will include basic device navigation, Wi-Fi connectivity, settings adjustments, app organization, and fostering confidence in safe device usage. Attendees must bring their own iPhone or iPad. *Please sign into your device with your Apple account ID and Password before class. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.

• 6:30 PM

  Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop. You will start by utilizing the camera on the Glowforge to focus and scan your own custom images, properly select materials for your project, and fabricate your first design. You will create digital artwork for the Glowforge, and learn file formatting for production. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.