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 through 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.
ACTIVE GROUP LEADERS & MEETING INFO FOR JANUARY 2025
ANNUAL MEETING of the Board of Directors. ON-SITE and ZOOM. Wednesday, 1/15, 6-8pm. Refreshments! Anyone for whom “woman” is a meaningful identifier or lived experience is welcome. Open discussions: “Accomplishments and Challenges in 2024 and Ideas for the Future.” Info/link: ruthgerickson@gmail.com
Body Positive Book Club. ZOOM. *READING NOT REQUIRED* Wednesday, 1/22, 6:30pm (NEW TIME). The book: The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner. The Breakaway follows Abby Stern as she navigates her rocky relationship with her often-overbearing mother, a past punctuated by summers at a “fat camp,” and a rekindled love interest. If you haven’t read or finished the book, we still welcome you for body positive support and reflection! Info/link: ignitedbyinnerbeauty@gmail.com
Community Art Group. ON-SITE. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm (NEW TIME). Materials are provided for collage, painting, greeting cards, handmade books, coloring and more! Make what you like and enjoy making things together. Info: susanschmidt2023@gmail.com
Gentle Yoga. ZOOM. Tuesdays, 1/7, 14, & 21, 4:15 pm, Topics: 1/7 - Safe Space; 1/14 - Mindful Motion; 1/21 - Grounded in Peace. An empowered atmosphere and a variety of yoga forms and movements are offered, providing options and choice to support your physical, emotional and mental health. This practice is recommended for any body, being or experience. Info: vlovecka90@gmail.com
Knitting and crochet circle. ON-SITE. Saturdays, 11am-1pm. Come and learn how to knit or crochet, or bring an ongoing project! Yarn and supplies will be provided. Info: Jesse, jessetordoff@gmail.com and Haley, haley.goodwin.short@gmail.com
Meditation Group. ZOOM. Tuesday, 1/14, 5:30-6:30pm. Learn & practice meditations for deep relaxation, self- compassion & mindfulness, with time for sharing & discussion. No experience needed. Info/link: christineradice@yahoo.com
Resource Hub Workshop. ON-SITE. Saturday, 1/11, 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. In addition to the January 11 meeting, we will meet one-on-one with any individuals who request a Zoom meeting and will work around their schedules. Led by Valeria, valeriarobayo@hms.harvard.edu and Sabrina, spmeng@mit.edu
Sewing Group. ON-SITE. Thursdays (not meeting on 1/2), 11am-1pm (NEW TIME). For women to sew or mend with a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing… No experience needed. Info Karlotta: graciegeorgie@gmail.com
Spanish-English Conversation Exchange. ZOOM. Wednesdays (no meeting on Wednesday, 1/1), 1-2:30pm. ¿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 and relaxed way. Info/link: SpanishEnglishExchange71@gmail.com
Straight Marriage, Still Questioning. ZOOM. Monday, 1/13, 7-9pm and Tuesday, 1/14, 12-1:30pm. A confidential peer-led support group for women in long-term straight relationships struggling with their sexual orientation. Screening required. Info/link: kate.e.flynn@gmail.com
Trauma Support/Discussion Group. ZOOM. Thursdays, 7-9pm. An intimate group where women can 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 group’s website at cwctraumagroup.org or email groupcambridge@gmail.com
Women’s 65+ Discussion Group. ON-SITE and ZOOM. Wednesday, 1/22, 4-5:30pm. Topic: “Plans/Resolutions for the New Year.” Info/link: judynstation@yahoo.com
Women’s Coping Group. ZOOM. Tuesday, 1/7 & 21, 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/link: jordanmoorelicsw@gmail.com
