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COA Senior Center

Cambridge Council on Aging

The Cambridge Council on Aging (COA) works to promote and support the health and independence of Cambridge adults age 60 and older. Through our two Senior Centers, located in Central Square and North Cambridge, we offer a variety of recreational classes, monthly support and discussion groups, special events and guest speakers, trips in and around New England, technology support, and other opportunities that help enhance seniors’ lives. We also offer Medicare consultations and provide referrals to local agencies to support the health, wellness, and safety of seniors.

We welcome seniors to spend time in our Senior Centers connecting with others, enjoying a meal, or engaging in a class or activity. Our staff are happy to assist seniors on a walk-in basis or by appointment. To contact COA, please call 617-349-6200.

Learn more about the COA by watching a presentationabout COA's resources and services or an interview with Cambridge Senior Center Director Alicia Johnson. 

 

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Cambridge Senior Center

Senior Center

806 Massachusetts Ave.

Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday:  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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North Cambridge Senior Center

NC Senior Center

2050 Massachusetts Ave.

Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Meals

COA lunches and local food resources.

Social Services

Support groups, transportation, Medicare counseling, and more.

Activities and Classes

Exercise, art, language and more!

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Coming Up

  • Apr
    24 Wed

    Getting To Know You at the Council on Aging

    Through conversation, art, movement and writing we will explore getting to know ourselves and our neighbors.

  • Apr
    24 Wed

    Strong and Stretched

    This is a low impact, easy to follow, 45-min Latin inspired dance class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Zumba Gold

    Easy to learn and fun to dance. This class will teach you the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done.

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Grandet An Aksion (Haitian Seniors in Action)

    The Haitian Elder Group meets weekly and offers a space for conversation and to gather with friends.

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Chair Exercise

    Combining stretching, strengthening, cardio, balance, mobility, and flexibility (and some fun music!), this class is great for the whole body and brain.

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Consumer Advice for Seniors

    Laura Nichols, Executive Director of The Cambridge Consumers’ Council will be at the Cambridge Council on Aging. She will be available to answer any consumer related questions that you may have. 

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Affordable Connectivity Program

    Join representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable’s (“DTC”) Consumer Division to discuss the wind-down of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and options that may be available to help reduce the cost of service.

  • Apr
    25 Thu

    Introduction to Theatre

    Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

  • Apr
    26 Fri

    Flamenco Dance Class

    This is a class for all, with or without any kind of physical limitation and have the option of dancing sitting on the chair if needed. So that each of you will discover your flamenco with your style.

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