Jan 5, 2012
People
Ok, let’s face it. Barring something unforeseen, we’re all going to get there. 65. Ouch. Senior citizenhood. If you’re in your early 60s the realization has already started: you’re asked for an ID when you buy wine, but not when you buy a senior-priced movie ticket. Kids look at you red-faced...
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Dec 31, 2011
Neighbormedia
A nucleus of Cambridge residents shared ideas for a proposed new senior network around Central Square at a meeting December 18 at the YWCA on Temple Street. Present for the photo were (l. to r.) Janet Ghattas, Officer Matthew Mahoney, Lita Newdick, Officer Daniel Burroso, Polly Allen, Bette...
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Dec 14, 2011
Neighbormedia
“It’s nice to know your neighbors.”
In a nutshell, that comment by Janet Ghattas summarized the rationale for a small but purposeful senior network that is starting to take root in the Cambridgeport/Central Square area.
Ghattas made the comment during an informal morning session in Polly Allen’s...
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Dec 7, 2011
Featured
On Monday, December 5, CCTV and Google worked together to offer an Internet workshop for Cambridge senior citizens in CCTV's computer lab, computerCENTRAL. Eleven seniors participated in the first session of the class, working one-on-one with volunteers from Google. The first session focused on...
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Nov 8, 2011
People
Biography/ Hasson J. Rashid
INTRODUCTION
In February of 2001 I returned to academia, after a 16 year period of absence, as an older returning adult enrollee. In May of 2005, I graduated from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA with an undergraduate BS degree in Human Service/ With a Specialization in...
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May 18, 2011
People
The LWN Movie Night and Discussion series continues Tuesday, May 31st at 7 PM at the Maud Morgan Arts Center.
We will be showing Like Water for Chocolate (in Spanish with English subtitles, Rated R), continuing our popular theme of food and cooking. Join us for the film and friendly discussion...
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