Citywide Senior Center
About
The Citywide Senior Center in Central Square is a multi-service center for older adults living in Cambridge and nearby communities, run by the Cambridge Council on Aging. It serves adults age 60 and older with meals, exercise classes and social programs, along with practical help. Breakfast and lunch are served six days a week, a senior food pantry operates on site, and classes range from ESL and computer skills to Tai Chi, yoga, strength training, line dancing and dance aerobics.
Beyond classes, the center organizes trips around New England, arts and crafts, health and wellness lectures, beano, special events and volunteer opportunities. Cultural programs bring together groups such as the Asian Elders, African-American Seniors, Haitian Seniors and Latino Seniors, and a Council on Aging-supported Ethiopian Elder Group now connects more than 30 elders. Staff assist older adults on a walk-in basis or by appointment and refer people to local agencies for health and safety support.
What to Know
- Free Medicare consultations are available through the SHINE program by appointment.
- An accessible Council on Aging shuttle bus brings Cambridge seniors to and from the center several days a week.
- Short-term outreach case management helps elders navigate the elder care system.
- Support groups include a three-part Navigating Loss grief series offered twice a year.
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