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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

  • May
    08 Wed

    Flamenco Tango Dance Class

    Flamenco Dance class teaches the various rhythms of different Palos (genre) of flamenco. You will learn coordination of footwork, body, arms, and fingers movements.

  • May
    08 Wed

    Chair Exercise

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

  • May
    08 Wed

    Senior Tai Chi

    This instructor-led Tai Chi class is open to all individuals to learn this ancient martial art.

  • May
    09 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.

  • May
    09 Thu

    Tai Chi

    This class teaches Tai Chi arm and leg movements of the yang style long form. There is a strong emphasis on Tai Chi walking, which has been known to improve balance.

  • May
    10 Fri

    Meditation and Mandala

    Music and a quiet atmosphere will allow group members to relax and get centered as they fill in the outlines of paper Mandalas with colored markers

  • May
    13 Mon

    Acrylic Painting Workshop

    Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop and unleash your artistic talents.

  • May
    13 Mon

    Beginner Spanish Class

    Spanish Basic is a beginning-level class that will develop the confidence talking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

  • May
    13 Mon

    Line Dancing

    Easy to learn and fun to dance. Learn the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done. Have fun, learn new dances, and enjoy the company of others.

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