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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MIT Spouses & Partners Connect - open to all significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff who have relocated to the Boston area</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://spouses.mit.edu">http://spouses.mit.edu</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:spousesandpartners@mit.edu">spousesandpartners@mit.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Facebook <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mitspousesandpartners/">@mitspousesandpartners</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Instagram <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mspconnect/">@mspconnect</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Newcomers Office Hours</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in E23-385<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you new to MIT and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect? Want to learn about how to participate in our meetings and groups? Have questions about childcare, jobs or English classes? Come meet the staff and ask your questions about life at
MIT and in Boston. Please email us at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:spousesandpartners@mit.edu">spousesandpartners@mit.edu</a></span> to let us know you will attend this meeting. Children are welcome.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Private Consults with MS&PC Staff</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please sign up in advance for a 30 minute private appointment here:
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://mspc.youcanbook.me/">https://mspc.youcanbook.me/</a></span> Appointments are available at various times during the week.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Facilitated by Program Manager, Jennifer Recklet Tassi, this consult is a time to ask questions, voice concerns, and reimagine your life here in Boston. We can spend the time talking about whatever is on your mind - from job search and
career development to navigating a new city to figuring out how to make your experience in Boston productive and meaningful. Children are welcome.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weekly Wednesday Meetings</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">3-5 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse – E55</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Every week we invite speakers from MIT, the community, or our group to share their expertise; we visit interesting places in Boston; or we socialize
around art and fitness. Children are welcome and free optional childcare is provided.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">March 4: Pop of Color<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">March 11: Random Acts of Kindness<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">March 18: Visit to MassArt Museum<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">March 25: no meeting – Spring Break!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Kids Clothing Exchange</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">March 9 at 10 a.m. in E23-009 (please enter basement from E25 atrium)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">The exchange will include kids clothing, outerwear, shoes, toys and books for children ages birth to 5. Expectant parents are welcome. You do not need to bring clothes to participate, but please bring your own
bags. Please register at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://bit.ly/clothingexchangespring2020">http://bit.ly/clothingexchangespring2020</a></span> for the event and let us know you are coming!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Career Connect Conference</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Friday March 13 from 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. in W20-407<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Whether you are looking for a job or thinking about your career development or wanting to gain skills you can use now and in the future, our conference is a great way to get useful information, ask some of your
burning questions and meet other career-minded folks. Our speakers have been working with MS&PC for many years, and they understand the unique challenges our members face.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Please register for the event and let us know you are coming:
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://bit.ly/mspc-careerconference">http://bit.ly/mspc-careerconference</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Crafternoon - Hand-Crafted Decoupage</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">March 19 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse – E55<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">We will be making personalized tote-bags using the decoupage technique.<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif">
</span>Feel free to bring your decorative paper napkins, decoupage papers, etc. You can also bring your own preferred fabric items to do decoupage on. We will be providing plain tote-bags and other decorative items on first-come basis. Come by and enjoy this
wonderful social event and explore your creativity. For additional information please contact:
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:miyukichan8@hotmail.com">miyukichan8@hotmail.com</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Movie Night</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Tuesday March 31 at 6 p.m. in E23-385</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Join us for pizza and a movie on 4 Tuesday evenings March-May.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none">Food will be served at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited - first come, first served.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Ongoing Meet-ups</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Mondays at 10am –Toddler Play Group<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Tuesdays at 2pm – Yoga Class and New & Expecting Parents Group at 3.30pm
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Thursdays & Saturdays – Japanese Tea Ceremony <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Fridays at 10am – English Conversation Group<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MIT Language Conversation Exchange - open to all members of the MIT community</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://lce.mit.edu">http://lce.mit.edu</a></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:lce@mit.edu">lce@mit.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Facebook <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MITLCE/">@MITLCE</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Language Lunch</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday March 4 at 1 p.m. in 10-105 (Bush Room)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Afternoon Reset</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday March 17 at 3 p.m. in 10-105 (Bush Room)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Meet Eat Speak</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Twice monthly mixers for language enthusiasts to meet native speakers and exchange their languages and cultures! All MIT community members welcome. Multicultural foods will be served at each
event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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