Jewish Climate Action Network of Massachusetts Tu B'shvat Potluck
Sometimes called the Jewish Earth Day, Tu B'shvat is also known as the New Year of the Trees and is observed on the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shvat. JCAN-MA invites you to celebrate Tu B'shvat with a potluck vegan seder. You are invited to bring a plant-based dish (no meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, or honey) to share, but are welcome to join without one.
Contact jcan_intern@gmail.com or 508-612-8517 with any questions. You can register by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIK3IHJ6uznfz3qReDjWf8WnoagNu4tOwepxQaO6E7v5gRyw/viewform
Queer Ensemble Concert
An evening of string quartet music that traces the meaningful journey of self-discovery through music by queer composers.
Queer Ensemble Project presents a concert program that traces the meaningful journey of self-discovery, the process of coming into one’s own over time. Through music by Haydn, Barber, and living composers Caroline Shaw, Gareth Farr, inti figgis-vizueta, and TJ Cole, we embark on a musical journey that wanders, transforms, and rises into light - over the rainbow.
Free and open to the public
Just Dance Class
It’s time to Just Dance! Join certified dance instructor Lisa Tharps for up to 40 minutes of freeform dancing. Chairs are provided.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccsniW8KHFz6irhT21IXZrdW3s1yKr5QVgHAVMwRpOBOKpag/viewform?usp=dialog
Suicide Prevent, Awareness & Support For Older Adults: Part III
Please join us for the third session of Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Support for Older Adults with Samaritans. This follow-up session will discuss ways to care for ourselves and our community following a loss to suicide and what postvention looks like. If you were not there for previous sessions, no worries!
Please join us regardless of if you will be continuing the conversation or joining it for the first time.
Silver Sapphics Social Group
A drop-in group created to offer a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for Lesbian, Bi, Queer, Trans and Non-Binary women, who self-identify as an older adult. Whether you’re looking for community, conversation, or simply some company, this group is here for you. Enjoy coffee and meaningful connections. Come gather with us for friendly chats and new friendships! For more information contact mvalencia@ethocare.org or 617-477-6937.
AARP Tax-Aide Clinic
Trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax assistance and preparation services to anyone of any age — especially if you are 50+ or can’t afford paid tax preparation. No AARP membership is required.
Registration is required. Please call 857-342-3292 to make an appointment.
Just Dance Class
It’s time to Just Dance! Join certified dance instructor Lisa Tharps for up to 40 minutes of freeform dancing. Chairs are provided.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccsniW8KHFz6irhT21IXZrdW3s1yKr5QVgHAVMwRpOBOKpag/viewform?usp=dialog
Living While Mortal Circle
Living While Mortal Circles provide a safe space where members of the community can gather in person and speak freely about death with warm beverages and snacks provided*. All thoughts, perspectives, questions, fears, and wonderings about death are welcome. You are also welcome to attend the circle as a listener. LGBTQ safe. These events are free - come as you are!
*If you are challenged by a food allergen, please let us know and we will do our best to provide options for you. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Please note: Living While Mortal is not a bereavement or grief support group. While participants may find the experience talking about taboo topics in a group setting therapeutic, LWM is not meant to serve as therapy.
Space is limited, register using the link below.
Prime Time ReRuns: A Dramatic Reading of The Love Boat
Join a local performance group for a dramatic reading of an episode of The Love Boat!
Prepare and Repair Symposium
Afrimerican Academy present this event as part of Boston Redline 88 (#BRL88) which is Black History Month celebration commemorating the 88th anniversary of the Boston Redline Map which was issued Feb 1st 1938. This years theme 'Claim Our Space' urges us to claim the spaces that have been denied for too long.
The Prepare & Repair Symposium begins with a morning community healing session featuring sound healing, guided meditation, and acupuncture — designed to center the body and spirit before our day of collaboration and dialogue. Afterward, join the Afrimerican Academy and partners for a powerful gathering of nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders focused on the theme “Collaboration as Restoration.” Together, we’ll explore how unity and cooperative leadership can heal the social, economic, and cultural fractures of our city. A highlight of the day will be the Hyde Park Equity Tour Virtual Preview, showcasing our collective work to build an inclusive cultural and economic roadmap for Boston 250 — connecting stories of housing, heritage, environment, and equity.
Free and open to the public. Registration recommended.
Living and Thriving Peer Support Group
A peer-support group for older adults living with chronic or life threatening illness. Designed with the intention of supporting older adults with chronic illness build connections and reduce isolation, learn coping tools to strengthen resilience, share stories in a safe, inclusive, affirming space and thrive while aging with dignity and empowerment. The group is limited to 12 participants - sign up today!
Just Dance Session 2
It’s time to Just Dance! Join Lisa Tharps for up to 40 minutes of freeform dancing. Chairs are provided. January’s session will include hits from Tina, Elvis, Janis, James, and more!
Silver Sapphics
A drop-in group created to offer a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for Lesbian, Bi, Queer, Trans and Non-Binary women, who self-identify as an older adult. Whether you’re looking for community, conversation, or simply some company, this group is here for you. Enjoy coffee and meaningful connections. Come gather with us for friendly chats and new friendships! For more information contact mvalencia@ethocare.org or 617-477-6937.
Game Night with The Boston Gaymers
Join our friends from Boston Gaymers for a night of games and pizza! From dominos and cards to words games and adventures games, there is something for everyone.
Just Dance Session 1
It’s time to Just Dance! Join Lisa Tharps for up to 40 minutes of freeform dancing. Chairs are provided. January’s session will include hits from Tina, Elvis, Janis, James, and more!
"Stuff My Mother Said" Storytelling Workshop
In this writing and sharing workshop "Stuff My Mother Said to Me: the good, the bad, and the kooky", playwrights Charlotte Meehan and Christina Chan will guide participants to quickly write from memories about things their mothers said to them. The idea is to encourage stream-of-consciousness expression that results from writing without lifting the pen from the page for 20 minutes. Afterwards, everyone (who wants to) will share stories in a participants-only setting while enjoying tea and cookies.
Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Support for Older Adults: Part Two
Please join us for the second session of Suicide Prevention, Awareness & Support for Older Adults with Samaritans. This follow-up session will build on our December workshop, where we explored statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and tools for supporting someone who may be struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide. In this second session, we’ll start by reflecting back on our conversation about active listening, asking direct questions about suicide and other strategies for navigating conversations around suicide risk. We will also discuss ways to care for ourselves and our community following a loss to suicide and what postvention looks like. If you were not there in December, no worries!
Please join us regardless of if you will be continuing the conversation or joining it for the first time.