[Massachusetts-NFB] Important details about the Citywide Senior Center in Cambridge and walking directions from the T.

Sun Nov 6 22:52:09 UTC 2022

Wait is it next Monday or Tomorrow

On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 4:53 PM Shirley via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thank you Shara for all of this information! Looking forward to seeing
> everyone in person next Monday!~ Shirley
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 6, 2022, at 12:32 PM, Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Hello To everyone who plans to join us in-person at The next Cambridge
> Chapter meeting  at the citywide Senior center 806 Massachusetts Avenue
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/806+Massachusetts+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g>.
> We really look forward to seeing everyone on November 14 at 6PM. Our
> meetings are held on the second floor.
>
> When you enter the building you will enter from the sidewalk to
> automatically opening doors, you will walk through them to a second set of
> sliding doors. Proceed to walk forward about 20 feet and take a small
> right. Here is where you will find the stairs leading to the second floor.
> When you reach the second floor, you will need to make a left and through
> the door that leads to the open floor. You will then walk forward about 30
> feet to find the door to the arts and crafts room.
>
> If you need the elevator, after coming through the two sets of doors at
> the entrance, you will go forward about 25  feet  then walk forward
>  another  few steps until you reach the main hallway, Take a right in to
> the hallway.  Go about half way down the hall way or about 50-60 feet and
> there will be a recessed area in which you will find the elevator on your
> right. There is only 4 floors. You will need to press the 2 for the second
> floor. When you arrive at the second floor, you will walk a few steps, out
> to the main hallway.  Here you will take a left. Walk approximately 10 feet
> and then take a right in to the arts and crafts room.
>
>
>
> We are not allowed to enter this space before 5:30 and must have left by
> 7:45P.M. Please be sure to pick up all of your belongings, including any
> trash.  Also, they ask that we do not wander in other parts of the
> building. Keep this space better than you found it, so that we may continue
> to be welcomed  here.  The bathrooms are directly across from the Arts and
> Crafts room.
>
> Now for the walking directions from the T.
>
> Please note: these directions were specific before the pandemic. We cannot
> be   positive  that there  have not been any changes  of the businesses or
> signals. But, this is the best and most specific I can be at this time. If
> you are  aware of any changes in relation to these directions, please let
> us know.
>
>
>
> WALKING DIRECTIONS TO CITYWIDE FROM CENTRAL SQUARE T STOPS
>
>
>
> From the Inbound train (toward Boston):
>
> Exit T station; turn so that Mass. Ave. is on your right
>
> Proceed to the corner of Mass. Ave and Western/Prospect
>
> Audible signal for crossing Western/Prospect sounds like  "Clunk clunk
> clunk"
>
> Cross to opposite corner  (You may need to wait at the median for second
> traffic flow on Mass. Ave)
>
> After crossing, H&R Block will be on your  left.
>
> Walk long block to Pleasant Street. No signal, just a crosswalk, but there
> is a bumpy yellow patch to indicate upcoming street
>
> After crossing, large post office will be on your left
>
> Citywide Senior Center is the next building after the post office.
>
> It has glass doors that open directly to the sidewalk (Not a recessed
> entrance)
>
> The address is 806 Massachusetts Avenue
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/806+Massachusetts+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g>
> .
>
>
>
> From the OUTBOUND train (coming from Boston):
>
> Exit T station.
>
> Mass. Ave will be on your left; Starbucks will be on your right.
>
> Here you may either:
>
> 1. Take a few steps forward and turn left, facing Mass. Ave.
>
> Cross Mass. Ave
>
> Audible signal for crossing Mass. Ave sounds like "Boop boop boop".
>
> After crossing, turn right and proceed to corner. Mass. Ave should now be
> on your right and you should be facing Western/Prospect. Audible signal for
> crossing Western/Prospect sounds like  "Clunk clunk clunk"
>
> Cross to opposite corner  (You may need to wait at the median for second
> traffic flow on Mass. Ave)
>
> After crossing, H&R Block will be on your  left.
>
> Walk long block to Pleasant Street. No signal, just a crosswalk, but there
> is a bumpy yellow patch to indicate upcoming street
>
> After crossing, large post office will be on your left
>
> Citywide Senior Center is the next building after the post office.
>
> It has glass doors that open directly to the sidewalk (Not a recessed
> entrance)
>
> The address is 806 Massachusetts Avenue
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/806+Massachusetts+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g>
> .
>
> Hopefully, you will not have any problems with any of this. However,
> Cambridge is a very active and busy place. There  is always lots of people
>  around, who will probably give you some words of advice, if you ask.
>
>
>
>
>
> At Your Service,
>
> Shara Winton
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
>
> 617-600-8130
>
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>
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>
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