Events for postdoc families - movie nights, kids clothing exchange and more

Tue Mar 3 15:24:45 EST 2020

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect - open to all significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff who have relocated to the Boston area
http://spouses.mit.edu
spousesandpartners at mit.edu<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu>
Facebook @mitspousesandpartners<https://www.facebook.com/mitspousesandpartners/>
Instagram @mspconnect<https://www.instagram.com/mspconnect/>

Newcomers Office Hours
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in E23-385
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 spousesandpartners at mit.edu<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu> to let us know you will attend this meeting. Children are welcome.

Private Consults with MS&PC Staff
Please sign up in advance for a 30 minute private appointment here: https://mspc.youcanbook.me/  Appointments are available at various times during the week.
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.

Weekly Wednesday Meetings

3-5 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse – E55

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.
March 4: Pop of Color
March 11: Random Acts of Kindness
March 18: Visit to MassArt Museum
March 25: no meeting – Spring Break!

Kids Clothing Exchange
March 9 at 10 a.m. in E23-009 (please enter basement from E25 atrium)
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 http://bit.ly/clothingexchangespring2020   for the event and let us know you are coming!

Career Connect Conference
Friday March 13 from 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. in W20-407
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.
Please register for the event and let us know you are coming: http://bit.ly/mspc-careerconference

Crafternoon - Hand-Crafted Decoupage
March 19 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Eastgate Penthouse – E55
We will be making personalized tote-bags using the decoupage technique. 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: miyukichan8 at hotmail.com<mailto:miyukichan8 at hotmail.com>

Movie Night
Tuesday March 31 at 6 p.m. in E23-385
Join us for pizza and a movie on 4 Tuesday evenings March-May.
Food will be served at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited - first come, first served.

Ongoing Meet-ups

Mondays at 10am  –Toddler Play Group

Tuesdays at 2pm  – Yoga Class and New & Expecting Parents Group at 3.30pm

Thursdays & Saturdays – Japanese Tea Ceremony

Fridays at 10am – English Conversation Group

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MIT Language Conversation Exchange - open to all members of the MIT community
http://lce.mit.edu
lce at mit.edu<mailto:lce at mit.edu>
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Language Lunch
Wednesday March 4 at 1 p.m. in 10-105 (Bush Room)

Afternoon Reset
Tuesday March 17 at 3 p.m. in 10-105 (Bush Room)

Meet Eat Speak

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.

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