[Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter: Updated Agenda For Our Meeting Tonight At 6

[Justin Heard]

Good morning Shara. 
The phone numbers are in the original zoom information , which was sent out on Thursday. 


Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 13, 2023, at 7:09 PM, sharawinton at gmail.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Justin and Cullen,
> In the future, please add the dial in number to the Zoom information, please. Thanks 
> Shara
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2023 10:57 AM
> To: massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Justin Heard <braillemasterjustin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter: Updated Agenda For Our Meeting Tonight At 6
> 
> Good morning everyone.
> 
> Looking forward to seeing you tonight. Here is our updated agenda and zoom link.
> 
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95901703256?pwd=Mk8rOXdrbExkVGdsZUd4SVhCRnlqZz09
> 
> 
> Agenda:
> 
> 1. Introductions.
> 2. Pledge
> 3. Moment of silence
> 4. minutes
> 5. Treasurer's Report
> 6. Presidential release
> 7. State convention updates.
> 8. Braille Monitor article discussion. Link below.
> https://nfb.org//images/nfb/publications/bm/bm23/bm2310/bm231005.htm
> 9. Bake sale fundraiser updates.
> 10. Discuss Christmas Party.
> 11. A brief word word from students working on augmentation for accessibility.
> 12. Announce date of next meeting
> 13.  Adjourn
> 
> 
> citywide Senior center.  806 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Ma 02139
> 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.
> 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.
> 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.
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