Monthly Calendar
See our calendar below for groups and workshops that are meeting this month.
All of our programs are volunteer-led - if you are interested in facilitating a group, download the form here and check out this page for more information. Please look at our calendar offerings first and see our programming needs.
If you are interested in attending a group and have children, childcare can usually be arranged if scheduled in advance. Please call our business line: 617-354-6394 to ensure there is enough volunteer staff coverage that day to provide childcare.
All activities are FREE. Most are thru Zoom.
Some are ON-SITE at 46 Pleasant Street.
Anyone for whom “woman” is a meaningful identifier or lived experience is welcome. For questions, please contact info@cambridgewomenscenter.org.
Special Events
Card Making. ON-SITE. Thursday, 4/11, 4-6pm in the Art room! Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of making cards. We will also have some delicious healthy treats and juice.
Info: Alexandra, aberent12@gmail.com
Helpline Hours
Wednesday & Fridays @ 9AM-5PM. Please call our helpline at (617) 395- 3168. Whether you need a listening ear, referrals or immediate crisis intervention, Our volunteers are ready to assist you!
Info: Dosa Chidandali, dosa@cambridgewomenscenter.org
Board of Trustees
Wednesday, 4/17, 6-7:30pm. Info/link: rge_mini@yahoo.com
Meditation
Meditation Group: Tuesday, 4/9 (2nd Tuesdays), 5:30-6:30pm. Learn & practice meditations for deep relaxation, self-compassion & mindfulness, with time for sharing & discussion.
Info: Christine Radice, christineradice@yahoo.com
LGBTQ+ Support
Straight Marriage, Still Questioning: A confidential peer-led support group for the woman in a long-term straight relationship struggling with her sexual orientation. Screening required.
Info: Kate Flynn, kate.e.fynn@gmail.com.
Art and Creativity
Sewing Group: Thursdays@ 11AM-1PM. Come sew using a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing, etc. Materials & instruction provided. No experience needed.
Info: Karlotta Fitch, graciegeorgie@gmail.com
Knitting Group: Saturdays, 4/6 & 20 (every other week), 11am-1pm. Come and learn how to knit, or bring an ongoing project! Yarn and supplies will be provided.
Info: Jesse Tordoff, jessetordoff@gmail.com & Haley Short, haley.goodwin.short@gmail.com
Healing Through Creative Arts Workshop: Saturday, 4/6, 4:30-6:30pm. Yoga & Journaling Practice: An Exploration Within. Facilitated by Rosie Docanto. Sponsored by Survivor Theatre Project for survivors of sexual violence.
Flyer: https://bit.ly/3Vsgpk5 Info/link: I-SHEA, survivortheatreproject@gmail.com
Community Art Group: Tuesdays @2-3PM. Enjoy being creative together. New projects every week including collage, painting and handmade books.
Info: SusanSchmidt, susanschmidt2023@gmail.com
Beading Group: Thursdays, 1:30-3:45pm. A group for those who like to use beads and have some basic beading knowledge. We will be sharing old ideas and new ideas, and using our creativity, as we work on our own beading projects. Materials available.
Info: Cynthia Coleman, thebeadinggroup@gmail.com
Activism, Discussion, Learning
Resource Hub Workshop. ON-SITE. Saturdays, 4/6 & 20, 2pm. Housing Search Support. This workshop will provide an overview of the housing resources in the Cambridge/Boston area and introduce participants to a resource locator tool.
Spanish-English Conversation Exchange: Wednesdays, 1pm–2:30pm.
¿Hablas español y estás interesada en mejorar tu inglés? La intención es hacerlo de una forma amable y relajada. Are you an English speaker interested in improving your Spanish? The intention is to do so in a friendly, relaxed way.
Led by Valeria, valeriarobayo@hms.harvard.edu and Sabrina, spmeng@mit.edu, womenspanishenglishclass@hotmail.com
Body Positive Book Club: *READING NOT REQUIRED* Wednesday, 4/24, 6-7pm. The book: Heavy by Kiese Laymon. In this memoir, Laymon explores what the weight of a lifetime of secrets, lies, and deception does to a black body, a black family, and a nation teetering on the brink of moral collapse. If you haven’t read or finished the book, we still welcome you for body positive support and reflection!
Info/link: ignitedbyinnerbeauty@gmail.com
Perceiving Purpose: Friday, 4/12, 6-7pm. Topic: Considering Change. A group for women in college/university who would like to talk through expectations placed on them by peers and what some healthier alternatives might be.
Info: Paige Anderson, paigeanderson102@gmail.com
Let's Write: Monday, 4/29, 10-11am. The writing process can be a satisfying way to communicate your thoughts. Through exercises and prompts, this friendly group will help you write new material and explore new ideas (and to share if you want). No previous creative writing experience needed.
Info: Novelist Laura van den Berg, vandenberg8@gmail.com
Trauma Survivors
Trauma Support & Discussion Group: Every Thursday, @ 7-9pm. Share and get support for all forms of trauma, past and present. Topics can change, and can be found along with zoom info on the front page calendar.
Info: groupcambridge@gmail.com or go to http://cwctraumagroup.org
Wellness and Self-Help
Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication: Learn, practice, get support! Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 6-8pm. 4/2: Bridge-building. 4/4: Honoring Feelings. 4/7: Support circle. 4/9 (6-7pm): Unhook from self-criticism. 4/11 (6-7pm): Brief conflicts. 4/14: Universal human needs. 4/16: Effective requests. 4/18: Support circle. 4/21: Win-win solutions. 4/23: Self-empathy. 4/25: From judgment to compassion. 4/28: Connecting with kids. 4/30: Support Circle.
Info: Laurie Brandt, nvclaurie@gmail.com
Prayer as Pathway to Empowerment: Tuesdays, 4/2, 16 & 30, 2-3PM. Centering Prayer is a spiritual practice that allows one to quiet their mind and connect to transformative wisdom.
Info: Rev. Mary Leahy, newseeds28@gmail.com
Drivers of Hope. Thursdays, 4/4 & 18, 3:30-4:30pm. We will explore the intersection of literacy and hope, in a support group that helps each participant develop and strengthen their resiliency as they navigate the challenges life presents.
Info: Phoebe, dreambetweentheline@gmail.com
Women’s Coping Group: Tuesdays, 4/9 & 23, 6-7:15PM. A general support group held in a dynamic, open, non-judgmental space for women who are seeking support in their lives. Run by a clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and mindfulness.
Info: Jordan moore, jordanmoorelicsw@gmail.com
Women’s 65+ Discussion Group. ON-SITE and ZOOM: Wednesday, 3/27 (4th Weds), 4-5:30pm. Topic: "The Upcoming Presidential Election." (Uses Laura McMurry’s ’s Zoom account)
Info: Judy Norris, judy@cambridgewomenscenter.org
NOT MEETING IN APRIL, WILL MEET AGAIN IN MAY, 2024
In Your Body: Poetry for Healing. Learn the words and practices of strong, intuitive female poets to help bring you into your body through rhythm and expression. Then, write your own poems.
Info/link: carolineking317@gmail.com
