City Calendar

Friday

August 29

• 9:15 AM

  Ping Pong Workshops for Older Adults

  Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

  If you are interested in learning how to play Ping Pong or enjoy playing, join one of the workshops. A volunteer will be available to play with you and demonstrate the elements and rules of the game.

• 9:30 AM

  Sewing 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 10:30 AM

  Yoga for Better Balance for Older Adults

  Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

  This class provides opportunities to improve balance standing and seated on mats or chairs. The objective is to increase our self-confidence and joy standing and moving.

• 11:00 AM

  Drop-in Tech Help at the Library (Central Square)

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

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Need someone to read your resume and support navigating online job applications? Join us for our drop-in help hours between 11a.m. and 1p.m. No registration required.

• 11:00 AM

  Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

  O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

  We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for details.

• 11:30 AM

  Wellness for Older Adults: Zumba Gold (Main)

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

  Join instructor Darren Hairston for Zumba Gold – the fun and energizing dance fitness class tailored for active older adults and beginners! Set to vibrant, upbeat music, Zumba Gold features low-impact, easy-to-follow dance moves that make staying fit enjoyable and accessible for all fitness levels. Improve your balance, flexibility, and cardio health while having a great time in a supportive and friendly environment. No dance experience needed—just bring your smile and a willingness to move!

• 12:00 PM

  Open Shop- Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is certified to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. Tool Reservations for August will open Friday, July 18th at 5pm.

• 1:00 PM

  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

  Documentary Photography for Older Adults

  North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140

  Unlock your creative potential with our Documentary Photography Class! Every Friday afternoon, we'll dive into taking the best possible image you can take with your Smartphone.

• 3:00 PM

  Kick Back & Watch a Movie (Central Square)

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

  Join us to watch A Minecraft Movie (PG) on the Central Square Library’s big screen and eat free popcorn! . No registration required.