Cambridge Council on Aging

A representative of the Cambridge Consumers’ Council will be at the Cambridge Council on Aging. They will be available to answer any consumer related questions that you may have. 

Join our Men’s Group. Light refreshments will be served.
​​​​​​​This event will take place at the Cambridge Senior Center in our 2nd floor Kitchen Classroom.

Hosting each session will be Cambridge native and saxophonist Bobby Tynes and his amazing all star rhythm section.

Join us for a 3-month, gentle introduction to the practice of Shinrin Yoku, aka "forest bathing," from the comfort of the Cambridge Senior Center.

Music and a quiet atmosphere will allow group members to relax and get centered as they fill in the outlines of paper Mandalas with colored markers

Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop and unleash your artistic talents.

A REVOLUTIONARY ENCOUNTER IN LONDON ~ Play
A Conversation Between Phillis Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin.

Movie: Here
the story covers the events of a single plot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to the 21st century.

Join us for March’s Women’s Social Group meeting. We will laugh, share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. Whether it's a funny adventure or a serious heart-to-heart, we're here to listen.

Like Water for Chocolate
Tea Time, La Hora del Lonchecito

Movie: Drive Away Dolls (rated R, 1hr 24min, 2024). Two lesbian best friends on a road trip who become involved in a criminal scheme.

Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

These Precious Days,
by Ann Patchett
Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays.

We’ll teach you the skills you need in recognizing and avoiding common scams, including, phone, text, email, and
online fraud.

Join us for a fun afternoon playing Family Feud live.
We will play in teams and test our knowledge on pop culture.
Light refreshments will be served.

This will be an opportunity for seniors to meet with the newest members of the Cambridge Police Community Outreach Team and to learn about all the ways that the Cambridge Police work.

There is more to learn about bicycling than just pedaling! Ease into biking with preparatory exercise and strength building classes:

Join us for a 4-week, intermediate level acrylic painting workshop and unleash your creativity!
Painting is a perfect way to get your hands messy and your mind inspired.

Join the Watercolor Painting Workshop

This instructor-led Tai Chi class is open to all individuals to learn this ancient martial art.

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.

Join us for a tour of the Cambridge Water Department’s Purification Facility and discover how our city’s drinking water is treated and maintained.

Join us for a fun filled afternoon with DJ Owen Howell and dance with your friends. Refreshments will be served.

Students will learn how to approach a human portrait drawing from start to finish.

Listen up, friends! It's time to rock and roll with a new hobby! Don't worry if you've never touched an instrument. We've got you covered with lessons that'll get you jamming in no time!

This is a low impact, easy to follow, 45-minute Latin-inspired dance class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.

The Copihue is the Chilean national flower and because it's an endangered species, its protected from being cut or sold. There is a legend about the origin of this flower that comes from the Mapuche.

Easy to learn and fun to dance. Learn the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done. Have fun, learn new dances, and enjoy the company of others.

This is a class for all, with or without any kind of physical limitation and have the option of dancing sitting on the chair if needed. So that each of you will discover your flamenco with your style.

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.

Join our new Spanish class for beginners! Learn basic vocabulary, simple phrases, and essential grammar in a fun, friendly environment.

This class teaches Tai Chi arm and leg movements of the yang style long form. There is a strong emphasis on Tai Chi walking, which has been known to improve balance.

Looking for an hour of self-renewal? Mat Yoga includes 30 minutes of floor postures which allow the spine to be relaxed and non-weight bearing. The class is taught at a moderate level.

Please join us for Board and Card Games on Tuesdays. This is a great time to find other players who share your interest.

In this informal conversational group, we will explore grief and how it impacts our lives.
We will also share resources, coping strategies and personal experiences around loss.

This is a low impact, easy to follow, 60-min seated class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.

We will travel South to the Colombian Amazon and part of the eastern plains to learn about the beautiful legend of La Leyenda de la Madre Monte.