Sign Up for High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 6pm – 8pm
Also: Tuesday, June 4 6pm – 8pm
Learn about our Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes for adults and take a placement test. Students work towards their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) or just want to improve their skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (English language learners)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Monday, May 13 4pm – 5pm
Also: Wednesday, May 22 4:30pm – 5:30pm; Thursday, June 13 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, June 26 3pm – 4pm
Learn about our CNA Training Programs for English language learners. Classes start in September!
Early Childhood Education Career Training Program
DHSP Community Learning Center and Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This is a free program to help people prepare for a career in early childhood education.
Bridge to College Information Session
DHSP Community Learning Center
Thursday, May 9 6pm – 7pm
Also: Friday, May 17 12pm – 1pm; Thursday, May 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Monday, June 3 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Learn about a free program that helps adults go to college. Some sessions are online and others are in-person. Look below and click on the link to sign up!
Career Training in Early Childhood Education Information Session
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and Cambridge Public Schools
Monday, May 13 3pm – 4pm
Also: Tuesday, May 21 5pm5pm – 5pm; Thursday, May 30 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Wednesday, June 12 1pm – Friday, June 21 2pm
Want to become an early childhood educator? Learn about free training for your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, including classes, a paid internship and help finding employment.
Sign Up for English Class (ESOL)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 9:30am – 12pm
Also: Thursday, May 30 6pm – 8:30pm
Sign up for free English (ESOL) classes and take a placement test. Learn about our programs and the resources that come with being a student at the Cambridge Community Learning Center!
The Hive
Cambridge Public Library
Mid CambridgeThis is our state-of-the-art makerspace at the Main Library. It is a hub for learning, creativity, and collaboration filled with beginner to professional-level workshops and equipment
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, April 26 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, May 1 10:30am – 12pm; Friday, May 3 10:30am – 12pm; and Wednesday, May 8 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
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.
CCTV Classes en Español, em Português, epi an Kreyòl Ayisyen
Cambridge Community Television
Mid CambridgeWe now offer media arts classes in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole!
Community Oral Health Services
Cambridge Public Health Department
Our programs serve to improve awareness of the importance of oral health to overall health by providing oral health education, dental screenings, and assistance with access to care.
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.
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.
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, April 25 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Tuesday, April 30 1pm – 2:30pm; Thursday, May 2 1pm – 2:30pm; and Tuesday, May 7 1pm – 2:30pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Lunch and Learn: Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves: Stories from the Boston Daughters of Bilitis
Cambridge Council on Aging
Tuesday, April 30 12pm – 1:30pm
Join author Sarah Boyer and others in celebrating the publication of her new book.
For more than 30 years, DOB was a safe place for lesbians to come together, love women, and fight for their rights.
Mental and Behavioral Health Promotion Unit
Cambridge Public Health Department
We provide services related to substance use, harm reduction, education and mental health support.
MIT Recreation Center Programming
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Area 2 and Cambridgeport Area 2Our exciting community programming focuses on health, wellness, and active living in Cambridge! Our multiple facilities are open to community members interested in sports, activities, and lessons.
Music Instrument Lessons & Chorus
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 1 9am – 11:30am
Also: Wednesday, May 8 9am – 11:30am and Wednesday, May 15 9am – 11:30am
Listen up, friends! It's time to rock and roll with a new hobby! Don't worry if you've never touched an instrument. We've got you covered with lessons that'll get you jamming in no time!
Portrait Drawing Class
Cambridge Council on Aging
Monday, April 29 3pm – 4:30pm
Also: Monday, May 6 3pm – 4:30pm; Monday, May 13 3pm – 4:30pm; and Monday, May 20 3pm – 4:30pm
Students will learn how to approach a human portrait drawing from start to finish.
Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 1 1pm – 3pm
Also: Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 3pm; and Wednesday, May 22 1pm – 3pm
Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?
Romance Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 14 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Also: Tuesday, June 11 7:15pm – 8:15pm
This month's book: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
Senior Tai Chi
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 1 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 2:30pm and Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 2:30pm
This instructor-led Tai Chi class is open to all individuals to learn this ancient martial art.
The Mother Mount legend La Leyenda de la Madre Monte
Cambridge Council on Aging
Thursday, May 9 1pm – 2pm
Also: Thursday, July 18 1pm – 2pm
The Mother Mount legend
La Leyenda de la Madre Monte
A Bilingual Storytelling Event - Un evento de Cuentacuentos
Wellness Coach Project
Walker Solutions
Outside Cambridge
A tuition-free first step career opportunity for young adults (18-30) interested in behavioral health / healthcare / education / youth development / human service fields.
Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, April 26 10am – 11am
Join us in this 12-week Tai Chi practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection.