City Calendar

Qi Gong

Online,

Seniors, come learn this movement practice from Chinese breath and martial arts traditions. This class is virtual.

Baby Lapsit (Main)

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

Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for 0 to 12 months. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

Wellness for Seniors: Meditation (Main)

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

Join us for guided meditations focused on the breath and body, to foster loving connections with the world. You will leave class knowing how to meditate on your own. Meditation instructor John Mercuri-Dooley has been studying meditation for over 30 years, and has taught for organizations such as Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Service and the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center. Mondays, May 1, 8, 15 10 -10:45 a.m Registration required for each session. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

Sing-Along (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. In case of pleasant weather, this program may be held outdoors. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information.

Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting

Sheila Tobin Conference Room, 125 CambridgePark Drive, Suite 104, Cambridge, MA 02140

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board.

Cultura Latina

Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Seniors, this group will explore and celebrate traditions of our culture. Group meets in-person.

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

Strong and Stretched

Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Seniors, join strengthening exercises using hand weights or bands for resistance. This class is in-person.

Wellness for Seniors: Zumba Gold® (Virtual)

Online,

Put on your dancing shoes to improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles and have fun! Certified Zumba Gold® instructor Emily B. will lead you through 45 minutes of low-impact and easy-to-follow choreography in your own home through Zoom. Join us! Registration for each session is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.

Dancing For Balance

North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass. Ave,, Cambridge, MA 02140

Seniors, learn basic steps and movements aimed at improving balance. This class is Hybrid.

Senior Arts / Watercolors

Online,

Seniors, this virtual drawing and painting class is beginner friendly. This Class is FULL.

STEAM Academy: iFp Studio

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.

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.

Gentle Mat Yoga

Online,

Seniors, in this gentle class, we practice the basic elements of yoga. This class is virtual.

Community Benefits Advisory Committee

Online,

The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.