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Calendar
The Women’s Center is closed on Thursday 9/6 (Labor Day).
All groups and workshops are free.
Childcare is usually available if requested a few days in advance.
* Indicates Wheelchair-Accessible Groups.
 September 2010 Calendar
September 1, Wednesday
- *7:00 - 9:00pm ~ 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
September 2, Thursday
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*12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Women’s Discussion. Every Thursday starting today. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
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6:00 – 7:45pm ~ Computer Support for Women. weekly. Drop by with your questions about basic computer use, Internet navigation, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ New! Ladies let’s talk about it--Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting . Support group for women’s recovery from drugs and alcohol. Women’s Narcotic Anonymous Meeting. Info: 617-354-8807.
September 3, Friday
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ The Lesbian Chat. A Great Way to Meet New Women & Make Friends! Lively, intelligent, topical discussion (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. It’s a wonderful way to meet and get to know new women! For further information email Mairic: bostonlezzy@gmail.com
September 4, Saturday
September 5, Sunday
Closed
September 6, Monday
Closed (Labor Day)
September 7, Tuesday
September 8, Wednesday
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*7:00 - 9:00pm ~ 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
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7:00 - 8:30pm ~ Writer's Circle, a support group for women writers. Info: (617) 354-8807
September 9, Thursday
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*12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Women’s Discussion. Every Thursday starting today. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
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6:00 – 7:45pm ~ New! Computer Support for Women. weekly. Drop by with your questions about basic computer use, internet navigation, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ New! Ladies let’s talk about it--Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting . Support group for women’s recovery from drugs and alcohol. Women’s Narcotic Anonymous Meeting. Info: 617-354-8807.
September 10, Friday
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ The Lesbian Chat. A Great Way to Meet New Women & Make Friends! Lively, intelligent, topical discussion (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. It’s a wonderful way to meet and get to know new women! For further information email Mairic: bostonlezzy@gmail.com
September 11, Saturday
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*12:30 – 2:00pm ~ Women and Media. Info: (617) 354-8807.
Film screening: Generation M. This month’s film is a 2008 documentary that examines the breadth and depth of misogyny in media that is specifically aimed at children and teens. The film puts a focus on the hyper-sexualization of girls and the increasing encouragement of violence among boys. Interviews with gender violence prevention educators Jackson Katz, Byron Hurt and Jean Kilborne are also included.
Follow-up discussion about this film will be on Saturday 9/25 12:30-2pm. Info: 617-354-8807.
September 12, Sunday
Closed
September 13, Monday
September 14, Tuesday
September 15, Wednesday
September 16, Thursday
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*12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Women’s Discussion. Every Thursday starting today. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
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6:00 – 7:45pm ~ New! Computer Support for Women. weekly.
Drop by with your questions about basic computer use, Internet navigation, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ New! Ladies let’s talk about it--Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting . Support group for women’s recovery from drugs and alcohol. Women’s Narcotic Anonymous Meeting. Info: 617-354-8807.
September 17, Friday
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6:00 - 7:30pm ~ Incest Resources' Drop-In Discussion Group for Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Topic: PTSD and Memories. Meet other survivors, share commonalities and coping strategies. Meets on the 3rd Fridays of each month, September through June. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ Lesbian Connection. (3rd Friday of the month) This is still the informal discussion group we always were, with less emphasis on how we identify ourselves or our love, and more emphasis on celebrating the lives that we lead. This is where women can be comfortable. Select topics: build friendships, plan events, gay films, local restaurant for a bite. Join us! Info: Rose, successfromhome10@yahoo.com.
September 18, Saturday
September 19, Sunday
Closed
September 20, Monday
September 21, Tuesday
September 22, Wednesday
September 23, Thursday
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*12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Women’s Discussion. Every Thursday. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
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6:00 – 7:45pm ~ Computer Support for Women. weekly. Drop by with your questions about basic computer use, Internet navigation, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ New! Ladies let’s talk about it--Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting . Support group for women’s recovery from drugs and alcohol. Women’s Narcotic Anonymous Meeting. Info: 617-354-8807.
September 24, Friday
September 25, Saturday
- 12:30 – 2:00pm ~ Women and Media. Info: (617) 354-8807. Follow-up discussion on the film: Generation M.
- *1:30 – 3:00pm ~ New! Acting workshop
"Clownin' Around" Taught by teacher, director, and movement artist Naomi Bennett. Naomi has a degree in Collaborative Theatre and Directing from UMass Amherst, is a graduate of the New England Center for Circus Arts, and has studied movement and clowning around the world.
Clowns live in their own worlds, with their own rules, often silly and ridiculous to the outside viewer. In this fun-filled workshop we will learn by playing games that encourage the development of imagination and play. Come ready to play and have fun, and let your inner clown (and child) come out. RESERVATION REQUIRED (7 Participants).Sign up by calling 617-354-8807, or email survivortheatreproject@gmail.com or call (828)230-3178
September 26, Sunday
Closed
September 27, Monday
September 28, Tuesday
September 29, Wednesday
- *7:00 - 9:00pm ~ 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
September 30, Thursday
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*12:00 – 1:00pm ~ New! Women’s Discussion. Every Thursday. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
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6:00 – 7:45pm ~ Computer Support for Women. weekly. Drop by with your questions about basic computer use, Internet navigation, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Info: 617-354-8807.
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*6:30 – 8:00pm ~ New! Ladies let’s talk about it--Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting . Support group for women’s recovery from drugs and alcohol. Women’s Narcotic Anonymous Meeting. 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 please contact us at kate.e.flynn@gmail.com
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, Nothing Too Heavy to Share
NTHTS is a support group for survivors of severe sexual abuse, such as torture, forced isolation, severe neglect and/or sexual exploitation. The group is based on a 12-step model. There is a screening process to ensure the safety of all participants. Please contact Ming at 617-354-6394 for more information.
*Drumming with the Batucada Belles. No drumming experience necessary. Info: Janis, 781-925-3465 or http://batucadabelles.com
Special and Upcoming Events:
Survivor Theatre Project Fall Acting Intensive
Last call for participants for the Survivor Theatre Project, Fall Acting Intensive. No Acting or Artistic Experience Required. TIMEFRAME: September/October/November 2010, 2 Nights/Week for 10 Weeks, Concluding with a final Presentation & Dialogue for an Invited Audience. For interest/info, please email: survivortheatreproject@gmail.com (note the –re spelling on “theatre”) OR Call (828)230-3178
Funding for Survivor Theatre Project is generously provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Cambridge Arts Council, and the Puffin Foundation.
INCEST RESOURCES’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Sunday, 10/17, 7pm at Central Square Theater. This year is the 30th year of the first organization in the country for survivors of child sexual abuse. The event includes art exhibit “Speaking Truth to the Next Generation: A Quilt Exhibit about Incest” by the Survivor Quilt Project, and performance “Rescuing Persephone: Surviving and Transforming Sexual Violence” by the Survivor Theatre Project. Reserves tickets are $15 and proceeds will benefit the Women’s Center. Info/Ticket Reservations: 617-354-6394
New Groups
*Ladies let's talk about it--Women's Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting 6:30-8pm every Thursday. Support group for women's recovery from drugs and alcohol. Info: 617-354-8807.
*Women's Discussion 12-1pm, every Thursday. Come and share with other women in the community where you are in life, how you are handling it, and what you need in certain situations. This is a group to get things off your chest, and if needed, get feedback to help you gain insight or direction of life. Open to topic discussion or suggestion. Info: 617-354-8807.
*Acting workshop 1:30-3pm, Saturday 9/25
"Clownin' Around" Taught by teacher, director, and movement artist Naomi Bennett. Naomi has a degree in Collaborative Theatre and Directing from UMass Amherst, is a graduate of the New England Center for Circus Arts, and has studied movement and clowning around the world.
Clowns live in their own worlds, with their own rules, often silly and ridiculous to the outside viewer. In this fun-filled workshop we will learn by playing games that encourage the development of imagination and play. Come ready to play and have fun, and let your inner clown (and child) come out. RESERVATION REQUIRED (7 Participants).Sign up by calling 617-354-8807, or email survivortheatreproject@gmail.com or call (828)230-3178
Massage Sessions No session in September and will return in October every Thursday 3-6pm. Sign-up/Info: 617-354-8807. |
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