[Massachusetts-NFB] Cambridge Chapter: Agenda and Zoom Link For Monday's Meeting

Mon Feb 12 02:23:41 UTC 2024

Hi Justin,
I just wanted to check in and see what time the meeting starts. I know you
said we can start entering at 5:30, but was wondering what the actual start
time was?
Thanks in advance.

Best regards,
Isabel Rosario
Co-chair|NABS Content Creation Committee
NABS Now podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/47rJlZrFHD4EIqvgLRNhHM
203-993-3045

On Thu, Feb 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM Justin Heard via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Good afternoon everyone.
>
> attached and below, please see the agenda and zoom link for our meeting.
> As a reminder, we will be meeting in-person at the senior center this
> month. I will be joining you virtually.
>
> As an aside, please forgive me for forgetting about snacks for the
> meeting. This is something I want to make a regular feature of our
> meetings, but it requires people to commit to snacks and for me to send
> out a reminder in advance. If anyone wants to bring snacks, please
> respond to this email so we know what you will bring.
>
> Looking forward to our meeting on Monday!
>
> 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/bm24/bm2402/bm240203.htm
> 9. Discuss upcoming Cambridge chapter election
> 10. Discuss washington seminar
> 11. Announce date of next meeting
> 12. Other business
> 13.  Adjourn
>
>
> citywide Senior center.  806 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Ma 02139
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/806+Massachusetts+Avenue,+Cambridge,+Ma+02139?entry=gmail&source=g>
> 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.
>
> Zoom info
>
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