Monthly Calendar
Check out our groups, workshops, and programs that are meeting this month.
Welcome! All activities and programs are free and open to anyone for whom “woman” is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. For programming locations (onsite, online, both) and details, please note the contact email listed for each program or contact Programs@CambridgeWomensCenter.org.
All of our programs are volunteer led. If you are interested in facilitating a group, please review this page for more information and download the interest form here.
august’s alphabetical Schedule
Body Positive Book Club
Wednesday, 8/26, 6:30pm
Zoom
The book: The book: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade. A fun, geek-culture-infused contemporary romance about a plus-size fanfic writer and a TV star who connect online and in real life as they navigate fandom, social media scrutiny, and unexpected love. If you haven’t read or finished the book, we still welcome you for body-positive support and reflection. For more information and Zoom link, please email: ignitedbyinnerbeauty@gmail.com.
Community Art Group
No August sessions.
Drivers of Hope
No August sessions.
Embodied Healing Workshops (formerly Healing through Creative Arts)
Zoom
8/8: 10am-12pm
Time to Tell with Donna Jenson
8/29, 4-6pm
Topic: Finding Our Embodied Voice: Expressive Arts and Storytelling with Jacey Eve and Kaia Dandelion.
Email thephoenixproject@mitrahealing.com to learn more and register for free! Sponsored by The Phoenix Project (aka Survivor Theatre Project) for survivors of sexual violence.
Expressive Arts Group: Practice Self-Empathy
Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm (no session 8/1)
Onsite
In this expressive arts group, you will increase self-awareness. You are an expert in knowing who you are. We practice self-empathy, explore our own expressions and find strength, hope, and affirmation in a supportive way. Led by Kumi.
Health Talks! August theme: Mental Health
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Onsite
Led by Kelda, EMT, with 3 years’ experience in outpatient health care.
Journaling & Poetry as Personal Expression Workshops
Saturday, 8/22 & 8/29, 11:30am-1pm
Onsite
Join this workshop for journaling, poetry, and creative writing for personal self-expression. No journaling or writing experience necessary. Led by Donna.
Let’s Write!
Monday, 8/17, 11am-noon
Zoom
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. Led by novelist Laura van den Berg. For more information and Zoom link, please email Laura: vandenberg8@gmail.com.
Meditation & Gentle Yoga
No August sessions.
Meditation Group
Tuesday, 8/11, 5:30-6:30pm
Zoom
Learn and practice meditations for deep relaxation, self-compassion, and mindfulness, with time for sharing and discussion. No experience needed. For more information and Zoom link, please email Christine: christineradice@yahoo.com.
Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication
No August sessions.
Open Art Maker Space
Thursdays & Saturdays, 3:30-5pm (no sessions 8/1, 8/13)
Onsite
During Open Art/Maker Space time, engage in various creative activities. Led by Kumi.
Sewing Group
Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Onsite
For women to sew or mend with a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing, etc. No experience needed. Materials provided. Led by Karlotta.
Stitch & Chat Knitting Group
Thursdays, 11am-1pm
Onsite
Stitch and chat! Community led. Bring your own supplies, share with others, or use what's provided by CWC. Casual drop-in.
Singalong with Joy
Tuesday, 8/11, 3:30-5pm
Onsite
Uplifting and talented performer Joy Chesna will lead a singalong of folk, rock'n’roll, and popular songs. Song suggestions are welcome. People who wish to lead songs or do solos with backup are welcome.
Spanish-English Conversation Exchange
Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm
Zoom
¿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. For more information and Zoom link, please email: SpanishEnglishExchange71@gmail.com.
Straight Marriage, Still Questioning
Monday, 8/10, 7-9pm, and Tuesday, 8/11, 12-1:30pm
Zoom
A confidential peer-led support group for the woman in a long-term straight relationship struggling with her sexual orientation. Screening required. For more information and Zoom link, please email: kate.e.flynn@gmail.com.
Trauma Support/Discussion Group
Thursdays, 7-9pm
Zoom
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 the Zoom link on the group’s website at www.cwctraumagroup.org or email groupcambridge@gmail.com.
Women’s 65+ Discussion Group
Wednesday, 8/12, 4-5:30pm
Zoom
Topic: "What’s on your mind?" open session. For more information and Zoom link, please email Judy: judynstation@yahoo.com.
Women’s Coping Group
Tuesdays, 8/11 & 8/25, 6-7:15pm
Google Meet
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. For more information and Zoom link, please email: jordanmoorelicsw@gmail.com.
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