CambrAt H CaleCalendar of Events
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February 2008
March 2008
NOTE: Reservations are required for all activities; including grocery shopping, exercise classes (please call at the beginning of each month to reserve your space for the month), interest groups, and outings, whether or not there is a charge. Interest groups, exercise classes, and the grocery shopping service are free and for Cambridge At Home members only. Please call the office,
617-864-1715, to reserve your place. CAH trips are fee-based and require reservations and nonrefundable payment in advance. Trips and events that are open to guests of members are marked.
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February 2008
Friday, Feb. 1
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
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Relation of Science to Eastern/ Western Religions Discussion Group
This new interest group will be led by CAH member Tee Jay Henner. Sample topics: differences between Eastern/Western religions, is science itself a religion, why are many physicists turning to Buddhism and/or mysticism? Call for location of this meeting.
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Thursday, Feb. 7
10:00 am-11:30 am
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Book Group
Please call the office for the location of this month’s group meeting. |
Friday, February 8
10:00 am-11:30 am |
Writer’s Circle
A series of 6 writing workshops that will meet twice a month through April to review the basics of narrative-based writing (memoir, fiction, creative nonfiction) and receive feedback on personal writing. The instructor is Cynthia Anderson from Boston University. Open to CAH members only. Nonrefundable class fee is $75 per person for the series. Limit 10 participants. |
Sunday, Feb. 10
1:30pm -3:30pm |
Sunday Film at the Brattle Theater – “Bringing Up Baby” (1938)
Meet fellow CAH members at the Brattle Theatre showing of this film starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, considered by many to be the definitive screwball film. Optional drinks & good conversation to follow at the Casablanca Restaurant – Dutch treat. Open to CAH members and their guests. Members $5 per person, non-member $7 per person |
Tuesday, Feb. 12
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
Luncheon - Stay At Home Safely - Henrietta’s Table
Dovetail and Houseworks, both CAH vendors, will facilitate a discussion of safety tips for organizing medication and home adaptation. Open to CAH Members only. $20 per person |
Wednesday, Feb. 20
12:45 pm- 4:00 pm |
Visit to the Rose Art Museum – Brandeis University: “Empires and Environments”
Docent-led tour explores the interface of psychological, natural, and cultural environments. Sample artists: Andy Warhol, Max Beckman, Florine Stettheimer, Eduoard Boubat, R.B. Kitaj, Ross Bleckner, Jackson Pollock, Nathalie Frank and others. Open to CAH members only. $25 per person. This event involves walking with a group at a moderate pace for 60 minutes. Limited to 13 participants |
Monday, Feb. 25
10:00 am – 12:30pm |
Health Options for People with Medicare
A representative of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts will discuss topics including: Medicare, Part D prescription coverage, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, programs to assist with drug costs, and avoiding the late-enrollment penalty. Open to CAH Members and their guests. FREE |
Friday, Feb. 29
10:30 am- 12:00 pm |
Poetry Reading Group
Please call the office for the location of this month’s group meeting.
Bridge Group
Please contact the office for this month’s date, time and location. |
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March 2008
Saturday, Mar 1
10:00 am
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Cambridge At Home Public Open House, Episcopal Divinity School, Tyler Room, 99 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA
Learn how Cambridge At Home can help you or someone you love stay at home for as long as possible. CAH staff, members and Trustees will make a brief presentation and then open the floor to questions from the audience. Please plan to arrive by 10:00 am. RSVP by February 27 to 617-864-1715.
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Tuesday, Mar 4
12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Opinionated Lunch – The Red House – Shari Tishman, Project Zero
Shari Tishman, a Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Research Associate for Project Zero will discuss the benefits of high quality of arts education for young people. Open to CAH members only. $25.00 per person. Limited to 13 participants. |
Thursday, Mar 6
10:00 am-11:30 am |
Book Group
This meeting will be held at the home of Jim and Sybil Hendrickson. Please call the office for the address. |
Friday, Mar 7
2:00 pm-4:00 pm |
Relation of Science to Eastern/ Western Religions Discussion Group
Come prepared to discuss what your conception of religion and science is. This meeting will be
held at the home of Tee Jay Henner. Please call the office for the address. Group limited to 10.
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Friday, Mar 7, 21
10:00 am-11:30 am |
Writer’s Circle
This group is currently full, but please call the office if you would like to be put on a list for a future Writer’s Circle. |
Monday, Mar 10
12:45 pm-3:30 pm |
Visit to the New England Flower Show
The region’s most talented gardeners, designers and horticulturalists gather for nine days of breathtakingly beautiful exhibits, competitions, entertainment, and information-sharing. The CAH group will have a private tour through the show by a Master Gardener. Open to CAH members only. Nonrefundable fee of $50 per person. This event involves walking with a group at a moderate pace for 60 minutes. Limited to 13 participants. |
Wednesday, Mar 12
12:00–1:30 pm |
Performance by students at The Longy School of Music
The Longy School of Music prepares musicians to make a difference in the world. Visitors are encouraged to attend performance rehearsals of students. CAH will attend a noontime
concert rehearsal by Longy students that will be followed by coffee, tea and treats. Free and open to CAH members and their guests. |
Wednesday, Mar 19
3:00 pm-4:30 pm |
Health Focus – Dementia care; some helpful strategies for keeping life meaningful.
Brenda Steinberg PhD will talk about issues surrounding dementia such as coping strategies for caregivers and ways members can support each other. Free and open to CAH members and their guests. |
Thursday, Mar 27
10:00 am–11:30 am |
CAH Coffee and Conversation
Come enjoy a cup of coffee with fellow CAH members. This month’s “Coffee and Conversation” will be held at the home of Ruth and Victor McElheny. Free and open to CAH Members only. Limited to 12 members. |
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Poetry Reading Group
Please contact the office for this month's date, time and location. |
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Bridge Group
Please contact the office for this month’s date, time and location. |
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