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Activities and Classes

Acrylic Paint examples

The Council on Aging partners with organizations and instructors from across Cambridge to provide activities and classes that enhance seniors’ overall wellness and social connections.

We offer a variety of exercise and art classes, language classes, and technology assistance. We welcome seniors with all levels of experience. In-person, virtual, and hybrid class options are available. View class offerings below.

To sign up for a class, call the Council on Aging at 617-349-6220. Participation is limited for some classes.

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Class and Activity Offerings

Art and Enrichment Classes

Acrylic Painting (offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.)

Chorus

Clay Sculpting Class

Intro to Theatre

Music Instrument Lessons

Portrait Drawing Class

Watercolor Painting (offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.)

 

Fitness Classes

Chair Exercise

Chair Yoga (Offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.)

Dancing for Balance (Offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.) 

Flamenco Dance

Flamenco Tango

Line Dancing

Mat Yoga

Strong & Stretched

Strength Building (Offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.) 

Yoga and Meditation for Heart Health

Yoga and Resistance Bands (Offered at North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Massachusetts Ave.) 

Zumba Gold 

Mindfulness Classes

Qi Gong

Balance Chi Kung

Meditation Class

Meditation and Madala

Tai Chi

Culturally-Based Programs

Ballroom Dancing

Chinese Singers and Folk Dancing

Haitian Elder Group

Spanish Class

ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) Classes

ESOL in Chinese

Tech Help in Chinese

Beginning English Class

Beginner English Conversation Class

Intermediate English Class

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