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 FEBRUARY 2025
<NEW> Beauty Clinic. ON-SITE. Tuesday, 2/25, 4:30-5:30pm. “Love Yourself Day.” Empowering women and building their confidence through skin care education, and a complimentary facial; including: skin care tips and techniques, a deep poor cleaning, exfoliation, and moisturization. krystalraybeauty@gmail.com, national.ambassador@gmail.com
Board Meeting ZOOM. Wednesday, 2/19, 6-7:30pm. Info/link: ruthgerickson@gmail.com
Body Positive Book Club. ZOOM. *READING NOT REQUIRED* Wednesday, 2/26, 6:30pm. The book: The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image, and Guilt in America by Virginia Sole-Smith. When her newborn daughter stopped eating after a medical crisis, Virginia Sole-Smith spent two years teaching her how to feel safe around food again. In the book she asks: Why is it so hard to feel good around food? And how can we make it better? If you haven’t read or finished the book, we still welcome you for body positive support and reflection! Info/link:ignitedbyinnerbeauty@gmail.com
Compassionate Support Circle. ZOOM. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm. Share healing & empathic listening, and conflict resolution help using “Nonviolent Communication.” No experience necessary. Laurie Brandt, nvclaurie@gmail.com
Community Art Group. ON-SITE. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm. 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, 2/11 , 2/18 and 2/25, 4:15pm. Topics: 2/11 - Safe Space, 2/18 - Mindful motion, 2/25 - 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
Healing Through Creative Arts Workshop. ZOOM. Saturday, 2/15, 10am-12:30pm. The Power of Storytelling Through Spoken Word. Facilitator: Imani Wallace “Lyrical Faith”. In this workshop, participants will understand and be able to identify the elements of dynamic storytelling through spoken word poetry. Participants will analyze and unpack the works of award-winning spoken word artists that engage audience members around passionate delivery and social justice oriented concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to listen, write, and share aloud their own stories through discussion, prompts, and designated reflection time, that ultimately is designed to support a working draft of their own original spoken word poem. Sponsored by Survivor Theatre Project for survivors of sexual abuse. To register: survivortheatreproject@gmail.com
Knitting and crochet circle. ON-SITE. Saturdays, 2/8, 15 and 22, 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
Let’s Write! ZOOM. Monday, 2/17, 10-11AM (new day of week). 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. Materials provided. Led by novelist Laura van den Berg. Info/link: vandenberg8@gmail.com
Meditation Group. ZOOM. Tuesday, 2/11, 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, 2/15, 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 February 15 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, 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, 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, 2/10, 7-9pm, and Tuesday, 2/11, 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. ZOOM ONLY. Wednesday, 2/26, 4-5:30pm. Topic: “Non-traditional remedies we use that help with physical or emotional problems.” Info/link: judynstation@yahoo.com
Women’s Coping Group. ZOOM. Tuesdays, 2/4 & 18, 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
<NEW> COMING IN MARCH: IFS Art Workshop: Make Art About Your Parts. ZOOM. Five Sundays, 4 – 6pm (3/2, 9, 16, 23 and 30). Art-making class based on Internal Family Systems. Slide presentation, art prompts, create with your favorite art medium. Limit 12. Nan Genger, MA, BFA, pre-register: nangenger@gmail.com
