Calendar

All groups and workshops are free.
Childcare is usually available if requested a few days in advance.
* Indicates Wheelchair-Accessible Groups.

February 2012 Calendar

February 1, Wednesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Sewing Group. Weekly. This sewing group is open to all women who would like to sew with a machine or by hand. We will make clothing, bags, and/or quilts! No experience is necessary. Questions/Info: BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• 6:30 – 8:30pm ~ Healing Through Art. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

• *7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Battered Women's Support Group. Find new life directions by sharing concerns with others in the same situation and exploring new ways of dealing with this all too common problem. Info: (617) 354-8807

February 2, Thursday

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Ladies, Let’s Talk About It - Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting. Weekly. Support group for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 3, Friday

• 1:00 – 2:30pm ~ Grief Support Group. weekly. Come to this peer support group, a safe space for all women who are struggling with grief related issues. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Lesbian Conversation. 1st Fridays of the month. A group of women connecting and conversing on a level deeper than just everyday conversation. We'll talk about group-suggested topics that gain the most interest from folks. All suggestions for topics are welcome – as are all relationship statuses and all members of our LBT women’s community. After the group, the conversation can continue over a drink or dinner. Info: Megan: LesbianConversationBoston@gmail.com

February 4, Saturday

• *10:15 – 11:15am ~ New! Women in Recovery. weekly. Come to this support group for all women struggling with life issues and substance abuses to gain insight on better ways to handle situations and maintain sobriety. Info: 617-354-6394

• 11:00am – 12:00pm ~ New! Mom’s Support Group, every Saturday. All moms with children from newborns to adult children are welcome. Share, support, trade advice, and form lasting relationships. This group is completely confidential, and will allow you a safe space to vent your frustration, isolation, fears, exhaustion, and anything else that's on your mind. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• 12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Divorce Support Group. noon-1pm weekly, starting 2/4. If you feel a loss of self-esteem, predictability, familiar routine, despair, or betrayal related to your divorce, or have family/job issues, or financial concerns, please join us for discussions, understanding and validation. This group is to help you move through your journey, enjoy life again, and make lasting friendships. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

February 5, Sunday
Closed

February 6, Monday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Beading Group. Weekly. No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• *12:30 – 1:00pm ~ Community Challenges Support Group. every Monday except /20. *<NEW> Community Challenges Support Group. 12:30-1pm, weekly except 2/20. Discuss how we can support each other as we respond to challenges at the Center so we can find the best ways to adjust to and participate in a community space. Info: 617-354-6394

• 1:30 – 3:30pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 7, Tuesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Drawing & Painting. Weekly. This class is open to all women who would like to paint and draw in a creative environment. No experience is necessary. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

February 8, Wednesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Sewing Group. Weekly. This sewing group is open to all women who would like to sew with a machine or by hand. We will make clothing, bags, and/or quilts! No experience is necessary. Questions/Info: BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• 6:30 – 8:30pm ~ Healing Through Art. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

• *7:00 – 8:30pm ~ Battered Women's Support Group. Find new life directions by sharing concerns with others in the same situation and exploring new ways of dealing with this all too common problem. Info: (617) 354-8807
  

February 9, Thursday

• 5:30 – 7:00pm ~ Women’s Center Board Meeting. Info: board@cambridgewomenscenter.org or call 617-354-6394 

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Ladies, Let’s Talk About It - Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting. Weekly. Support group for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 10, Friday

• *12:00 – 1:00 pm ~ Luncheon at the Women’s Center ~ Coming together for sharing and problem solving Info: 617-354-6394.

• 1:00 – 2:30pm ~ Grief Support Group. weekly. Come to this peer support group, a safe space for all women who are struggling with grief related issues. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Lesbian Chat. A great way to meet new women & make friends! Lively, intelligent, topical discussions (e.g. relationships, dating, feminism, pop culture, etc.)—we vote to select our topic for the evening. Couples & singles welcome. Afterward, interested participants walk to a local restaurant for a bite. For further information email Mairic: bostonlezzy@gmail.com

February 11, Saturday

• *10:15 – 11:15am ~ Women in Recovery. weekly. Come to this support group for all women struggling with life issues and substance abuses to gain insight on better ways to handle situations and maintain sobriety. Info: 617-354-6394

• 11:00am – 12:00pm ~ New! Mom’s Support Group, every Saturday. All moms with children from newborns to adult children are welcome. Share, support, trade advice, and form lasting relationships. This group is completely confidential, and will allow you a safe space to vent your frustration, isolation, fears, exhaustion, and anything else that's on your mind. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• 12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Divorce Support Group. noon-1pm weekly, starting 2/4. If you feel a loss of self-esteem, predictability, familiar routine, despair, or betrayal related to your divorce, or have family/job issues, or financial concerns, please join us for discussions, understanding and validation. This group is to help you move through your journey, enjoy life again, and make lasting friendships. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• *12:30 – 2:00pm ~ Women & Media. We will watch “Date Rape Backlash.” This film shows the sudden about face of the popular media with respect to discussions of date rape in the early 1990s. Compelling insights are given into the abrupt galvanization of victim blaming and shaming that occurred almost as soon as the problem of date rape was publicly addressed. Interviews include Bell Hooks, Katha Pollitt and Susan Faludi. Info: 617-354-6394. 2/25: Follow-up discussion of the film

February 12, Sunday
Closed

February 13, Monday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Beading Group. Weekly. No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• *12:30 – 1:00pm ~ Community Challenges Support Group. every Monday except /20. *<NEW> Community Challenges Support Group. 12:30-1pm, weekly except 2/20. Discuss how we can support each other as we respond to challenges at the Center so we can find the best ways to adjust to and participate in a community space. Info: 617-354-6394

• 1:30 – 3:30pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 14, Tuesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Drawing & Painting. Weekly. This class is open to all women who would like to paint and draw in a creative environment. No experience is necessary. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• *1:00 – 2:00pm ~ Cooking with Joy. Open to all women interested in cooking with other women. We will make a couple of dishes and enjoy our creations at the end of the hour. Due to space limitations, only 5 women can participate in each session so please RSVP by calling 617-354-6394. No prior experience with cooking is necessary. Info: joy.m.grant@gmail.com

• 6:00 – 7:00pm ~ Support Group for Families and Friends of GLBTs.  Open to all women who have GLBT family members and/or friends. Suggested topics may be provided, otherwise freely discuss what’s on your mind. Info: glbt.wc@gmail.com

February 15, Wednesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Sewing Group. Weekly. This sewing group is open to all women who would like to sew with a machine or by hand. We will make clothing, bags, and/or quilts! No experience is necessary. Questions/Info: BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• 6:30 – 8:30pm ~ Healing Through Art. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

February 16, Thursday

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Ladies, Let’s Talk About It - Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting. Weekly. Support group for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 17, Friday

• 1:00 – 2:30pm ~ Grief Support Group. weekly. Come to this peer support group, a safe space for all women who are struggling with grief related issues. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• 6:00 - 7:30pm ~ Incest Resources' Drop-In Discussion Group for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Topic: Authority Issues. Meet other survivors, share commonalities and coping strategies. Meets on the 3rd Fridays of each month, September through June. Info: 617-354-8807. 

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Lesbian Connection. (3rd Friday of the month). Celebrate the lives we lead in a comfortable setting and make friends. Informal discussions on topics we select as a group. We also plan occasional outings to local restaurants, gay films, etc. Join us! Info: Rose, successfromhome10@yahoo.com.

February 18, Saturday

• *10:15 – 11:15am ~ Women in Recovery. weekly. Come to this support group for all women struggling with life issues and substance abuses to gain insight on better ways to handle situations and maintain sobriety. Info: 617-354-6394

• 11:00am – 12:00pm ~ New! Mom’s Support Group, every Saturday. All moms with children from newborns to adult children are welcome. Share, support, trade advice, and form lasting relationships. This group is completely confidential, and will allow you a safe space to vent your frustration, isolation, fears, exhaustion, and anything else that's on your mind. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• 12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Divorce Support Group. noon-1pm weekly, starting 2/4. If you feel a loss of self-esteem, predictability, familiar routine, despair, or betrayal related to your divorce, or have family/job issues, or financial concerns, please join us for discussions, understanding and validation. This group is to help you move through your journey, enjoy life again, and make lasting friendships. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• *1:00 – 3:00pm ~ Theatre Workshop—HEALING ARTS. Facilitated by Artist and Organizer Antonieta Gimeno. Explore and discover sources for healing and discovery of body/mind/spirit through collage and interactive theatre. Bring any/preferred materials to create your personal collage. Paper and some materials will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing.
  Space is limited to 8. RSVP required. Call 617-354-8807 with your name and phone number or email survivortheatreproject@gmail.com

February 19, Sunday
Closed

February 20, Monday
Closed (Presidents' Day)

February 21, Tuesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Drawing & Painting. Weekly. This class is open to all women who would like to paint and draw in a creative environment. No experience is necessary. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

February 22, Wednesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Sewing Group. Weekly. This sewing group is open to all women who would like to sew with a machine or by hand. We will make clothing, bags, and/or quilts! No experience is necessary. Questions/Info: BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• 6:30 – 8:30pm ~ Healing Through Art. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

• *7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Battered Women's Support Group. Find new life directions by sharing concerns with others in the same situation and exploring new ways of dealing with this all too common problem. Info: (617) 354-8807
  

February 23, Thursday

• *12:30 – 1:30pm ~ New! One-on-One with Nurse Pat. Need any health related support or questions answered? Sign up in advance or walk in for a 15-min individual consulting time with Pat Maher, Nurse Practitioner from Cambridge Health Alliance. Info/Sign up: 617-591-6731

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• *6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Ladies, Let’s Talk About It - Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting. Weekly. Support group for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 24, Friday

• 1:00 – 2:30pm ~ Grief Support Group. weekly. Come to this peer support group, a safe space for all women who are struggling with grief related issues. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

February 25, Saturday

• *10:15 – 11:15am ~ Women in Recovery. weekly. Come to this support group for all women struggling with life issues and substance abuses to gain insight on better ways to handle situations and maintain sobriety. Info: 617-354-6394

• 11:00am – 12:00pm ~ New! Mom’s Support Group, every Saturday. All moms with children from newborns to adult children are welcome. Share, support, trade advice, and form lasting relationships. This group is completely confidential, and will allow you a safe space to vent your frustration, isolation, fears, exhaustion, and anything else that's on your mind. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• 12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Divorce Support Group. noon-1pm weekly, starting 2/4. If you feel a loss of self-esteem, predictability, familiar routine, despair, or betrayal related to your divorce, or have family/job issues, or financial concerns, please join us for discussions, understanding and validation. This group is to help you move through your journey, enjoy life again, and make lasting friendships. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

• *12:30 – 2:00pm ~ Women & Media. Follow-up discussion of the film “Date Rape Backlash.” Info: 617-354-6394.

February 26, Sunday
Closed

February 27, Monday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Beading Group. Weekly. No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

  *12:30 – 1:00pm ~ Community Challenges Support Group. every Monday except /20. *<NEW> Community Challenges Support Group. 12:30-1pm, weekly except 2/20. Discuss how we can support each other as we respond to challenges at the Center so we can find the best ways to adjust to and participate in a community space. Info: 617-354-6394

• 1:30 – 3:30pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

February 28, Tuesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Drawing & Painting. Weekly. This class is open to all women who would like to paint and draw in a creative environment. No experience is necessary. Questions? Email us at BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• *1:00 – 2:00pm ~ Cooking with Joy. Open to all women interested in cooking with other women. We will make a couple of dishes and enjoy our creations at the end of the hour. Due to space limitations, only 5 women can participate in each session so please RSVP by calling 617-354-6394. No prior experience with cooking is necessary. Info: joy.m.grant@gmail.com

• 6:00 – 7:00pm ~ Support Group for Families and Friends of GLBTs.  Open to all women who have GLBT family members and/or friends. Suggested topics may be provided, otherwise freely discuss what’s on your mind. Info: glbt.wc@gmail.com

February 29, Wednesday

• 10:00am – 12:00pm ~ Sewing Group. Weekly. This sewing group is open to all women who would like to sew with a machine or by hand. We will make clothing, bags, and/or quilts! No experience is necessary. Questions/Info: BostonArtCollectives@gmail.com or call 617-354-6394

• 6:00 – 8:00pm ~ Drop-In Computer Support for Women. Weekly. Get help with any questions you have about basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.

• 6:30 – 8:30pm ~ Healing Through Art. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

• *7:00 – 8:30pm ~ Battered Women's Support Group. Find new life directions by sharing concerns with others in the same situation and exploring new ways of dealing with this all too common problem. Info: (617) 354-8807
  

Other Groups:

*Straight Marriage, Still Questioning” A Question of Two Lives - Where do I go from here?” A peer led support group for the woman in a straight relationship struggling with her sexual orientation. If you are interested in attending or for more information please contact us at kate.e.flynn@gmail.com  

*Drumming with the Batucada Belles. No drumming experience necessary. Info: Janis, 781-925-3465 or http://batucadabelles.com

Workshops

*Theater Workshop, Saturday 2/18, 1–3pm,
HEALING ARTS. Facilitated by Artist and Organizer Antonieta Gimeno. Explore and discover sources for healing and discovery of body/mind/spirit through collage and interactive theatre. Bring any/preferred materials to create your personal collage. Paper and some materials will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing.
Space is limited to 8. RSVP required. Call 617-354-8807 with your name and phone number or email survivortheatreproject@gmail.com

New Groups

Mom's Support Group. 11am-noon, every Saturday starting 2/4. All moms with children from newborns to adult children are welcome. Share, support, trade advice with each other, and form lasting relationships. This group is completely confidential, and will allow you a safe space to vent your frustration, isolation, fears, exhaustion, and anything else that's on your mind. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

Divorce Support Group. noon-1pm, every Saturday starting 2/4. If you feel a loss of self-esteem, predictability, familiar routine, despair, or betrayal related to your divorce, or have family/job issues, or financial concerns, please join us for discussions, understanding and validation. This group is to help you move through your journey, enjoy life again, and make lasting friendships. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

*Community Challenges Support Group. 12:30-1pm, every Monday except 2/20. Discuss how we can support each other as we respond to challenges at the Center so we can find the best ways to adjust to and participate in a community space. Info: 617-354-6394

Grief Support Group. 1-2:30pm, every Friday. Come to this peer support group, a safe space for all women who are struggling with grief related issues. Info: Leslie, lheifetz@rcn.com

*Women in Recovery. Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am. Come to this support group for all women struggling with life issues and substance abuses to gain insight on better ways to handle situations and maintain sobriety. Info: 617-354-6394

Support Group for Families and Friends of GLBTs. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Open to all women who have GLBT family members and/or friends. Suggested topics may be provided, otherwise freely discuss what's on your mind. Info: glbt.wc@gmail.com

Healing Through Art. every Wednesday, 6:30–8:30pm. Express ourselves through art to empower and heal. Info: Forest, 617-628-0145.

*One-on-One with Nurse Pat. 12:30-1:30pm, Thursday, 2/23 (monthly). Need any health related support or questions answered? Sign up in advance or walk in for a 15-min individual consulting time with Pat Maher, Nurse Practitioner from Cambridge Health Alliance. Info/Sign up: 617-591-6731

Individual computer assistance:
EXPANDED Drop-In Computer Support for Women! 1:30–3:30pm every Monday; 6-8pm every Wednesday and Thursday. Get help with any questions you have on basic computer use, Internet navigation, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807

Knitting/Crochet Group Facilitator Needed: If you are skilled in knitting and/or crocheting and would enjoy teaching other women to make all kinds of items, please contact Women's Center Coordinator Ming at 617-354-6394 or ming@cambridgewomenscenter.org for more info. Thank you!