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Veterans' Day Observance Event

Location

Cambridge Common, by Civil War monument located just outside of Harvard Square and bordered by Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street and Waterhouse Street.

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Contact

Veterans Services Office617-349-4760

Description

The Department of Veterans’ Service will host a Veterans’ Day Observance on Friday, November 11, from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the Cambridge Common, by the Civil War monument, which is bordered by Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street, and Waterhouse Street. A social event with food and light entertainment will follow, from 12-2 p.m., at the Sheraton Commander Hotel, 16 Garden Street, Cambridge.

Additionally, the Department of Veterans’ Services is holding an in-person Veterans Appreciation Week November 14-17, from 1-4 p.m., at the Veterans' Life and Recreation Center, adjacent to the Veterans’ Services Office at 51 Inman Street, 2nd floor, Cambridge. Each of the following events will provide an opportunity for gathering in person, various free activities, and a free buffet and refreshments.

Monday, Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m.       
Fitness and nutrition workshop (Part 1), Gyrokinesis Yoga (a modern and gentle form of yoga).

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m.
       
Veteran artist demonstrating wood etching and painting technique and Pop-Up painting (create your own painting with our instructor).

Wednesday, Nov. 16. 1-4 p.m.
 
Fitness and nutrition (Part 2), Guided Journaling, and Vision Board Instruction.

Thursday, Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m.
     
Acupuncture, Veterans' Administration Guest Speaker, and Photography Workshop with complementary headshots.

For more information, contact Veterans' Services at 617-349-4760.

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