911 Disability Indicator Program
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The disability indicator program is a voluntary program that helps 911 call takers identify if a person calling needs special assistance during an emergency.
CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Cambridge Health Alliance
East CambridgeOur Primary Care experts can help you and your family live your healthiest lives. We offer Primary Care, Women's Health services, our PACE Program for older adults, and our CHA Pharmacy.
Delivery and Senior Services at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.
Monthly Activities for Seniors
Cambridge Council on Aging
Mid Cambridge North CambridgeWe offer fun, informative, and friendly activities for seniors. You can exercise, play games, learn a new skill, speak a new language, and build new relationships! See our monthly calendar for more.
Neighborhood Sergeants Program
Cambridge Police Department
If you are having a problem in your neighborhood, call the Neighborhood Sergeants. They are responsible for much of the outreach and problem-solving activities throughout Cambridge.
Supports for Older Adults
Cambridge Police Department
We provide several support services for senior citizens in Cambridge each year including regular outreach meetings, education on common scams or general safety, and our Secret Santa for Seniors event.
The Living Well Network
Maria L. Baldwin Community Center (formerly Agassiz Baldwin Community)
BaldwinA program of the Maria L. Baldwin Community Center. We foster a strong, connected, engaged, and healthy community of residents 55 and up.
CEOC Public Benefits Assistance
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
Mid CambridgeWe help people apply for and resolve problems with Social Security, SSI, SSDI, TAFDC, and EAEDC.
Seniors Special Grocery Store Hours
City of Cambridge
Outside Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Mid Cambridge and The Port Cambridgeport and RiversideSome grocery stores have special hours for people over the age of 60.
Daily Table SNAP Double Up Food Bucks Program
Daily Table Central Square | 684 Mass Ave
Mid CambridgeDaily Table is a nonprofit community grocery store in Central Square, Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, and Salem, MA. We not only accept SNAP, we welcome it on all the food in our stores!
Help Line Questions for Seniors: Council on Aging
Cambridge Council on Aging and City of Cambridge
This is a telephone line for general questions about senior adult services in Cambridge.
MBTA Group Orientation or Individual Travel Training
MBTA Travel Training
We provide group and individual training about how to safely ride the MBTA. Safety, trip planning, accessibility, how to read maps and schedules, reduced fares, and more.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health
Our hotline helps prevent suicide by giving free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, April 29 9:30am – 12pm
Also: Monday, May 6 9:30am – 12pm; Monday, May 13 9:30am – 12pm; and Monday, May 20 9:30am – 12pm
Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop and unleash your artistic talents.
Beginner Spanish Class
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, April 29 9:30am – 11am
Also: Monday, May 6 9:30am – 11am; Monday, May 13 9:30am – 11am; and Monday, May 20 9:30am – 11am
Spanish Basic is a beginning-level class that will develop the confidence talking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Bingo and Dinner
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, April 29 4pm – 6pm
Cambridge Alert Network
Cambridge Emergency Communications
The Cambridge Alert Network is comprised of multiple services that help keep residents and businesses informed of important City information.
Chair Exercise
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 1 11am – 11:45am
Also: Wednesday, May 8 10:45am – 11:30am
Combining stretching, strengthening, cardio, balance, mobility, and flexibility (and some fun music!), this class is great for the whole body and brain.
Computer Classes at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
Mid CambridgeThe Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes, please call or check out website for upcoming classes.
Consumer Advice for Seniors
Cambridge Council on Aging
Thursday, May 23 11am – 12:30pm
Also: Thursday, June 27 11am – 12:30pm
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.
Dancing for Balance
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, April 29 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Also: Thursday, May 2 1pm – 2pm and Monday, May 6 1:30pm – 2:30pm
This fun, friendly dance class is suited for all fitness levels. You will learn basic steps geared towards improving one’s balance. Seated warm up and cool down exercises are performed.
Dancing for Balance
Cambridge Council on Aging
North CambridgeThis fun, friendly class is suitable for all fitness levels. As you dance to upbeat music, you will learn basic steps and movements geared towards improving balance.
Enriched Assisted Living at Neville
Neville Place Assisted Living
Cambridge Highlands, Strawberry Hill, and West CambridgeOur traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.
Flamenco Tango Dance Class
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 1 10am – 11am
Also: Wednesday, May 8 10am – 11am; Wednesday, May 15 10am – 11am; and Wednesday, May 22 10am – 11am
Flamenco Dance class teaches the various rhythms of different Palos (genre) of flamenco. You will learn coordination of footwork, body, arms, and fingers movements.
fMRI Research on Future Imagining and Creative Thinking
Harvard University's Schacter Memory Lab
This is a paid, two session study. The entire study will be approximately 5.5-6 hours long, and requires participants to come in on two separate days.