May 2023 events for Spouses & Partners Connect and MIT Language Conversation Exchange

Wed May 3 06:50:53 EDT 2023

Hello Postdoctoral Scholars,
Happy Spring!
Please see the information and links below to learn about May activities and resources for your spouses, partners, and family.

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect - open to significant others of MIT students, postdocs, and staff
               Featured May Events
               For Parents
               On-Going Gatherings

MIT Language Conversation Exchange - open to all members of the MIT community
We connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.
                Featured May Event

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect<http://spouses.mit.edu>
The best way to stay up to date on all of our events and activities is to subscribe to our email newsletter<http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe>!

FEATURED MAY EVENTS

Pub Night

Friday May 12 at 5 p.m.

Look for the registration link in our May 5 newsletter – subscribe here
Hosted by members of MS&PC, this is a great opportunity to meet other couples. You buy the drinks; MS&PC provides the snacks. There are limited spaces so make sure you sign up via the link in our weekly newsletter.

Crafternoon

Thursday May 18 at 1 p.m.

Look for the registration link in our May 5 newsletter – subscribe here
For our next Crafternoon event, we will be making Sand Art Terrarium. This is a relaxing event where you will get to use colored sand/pebbles and succulent plants to make artistic and colorful living craft!  The Sand-Art Terrarium pieces are bound become a centerpiece of your coffee or dining table experience. Additional bonus for this event is the time you will get to spend alongside fellow spouses/Partners from MIT S&PC. Kids are welcome!  We will be providing all supplies for this event sponsored by MSPC.

FOR PARENTS

Open Recreational Swim for off-campus graduate & postdoc families
Recreational swims are a fun and positive way to practice new skills, be physically active, and spend quality time with family and friends in the pool. This opportunity is cost-free to MIT off-campus families, thanks to financial support from MIT Spouses & Partners Connect.
Register here.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE_scOVGsHGaqqngxS6EwhhaomshCxJD6S3ZmL8guqeNU0Dw/viewform>

Toddler Time
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Westgate Playground
All kids from newborn age to 3.5 years old are welcome! You can bring siblings as well. This peer-led group will allow you to meet other parents and children for free play time and other activities. Snacks will be provided. This group is sponsored by Westgate, Graduate Tower at Site 4, and MIT Spouses & Partners Connect.

New & Expecting Parents Hour
Fridays at 12 noon in E23-385
Meet other expecting and parents of infants under one year to connect, share information, and support each other. Bring your concerns, questions, and experiences to the group. And of course, your babies are welcome! Led by MS&PC staff members Jennifer Recklet Tassi and Vika Palesheva. We will provide water and tea – please feel free to bring your own lunch.

ON-GOING GATHERINGS

Weekly Wednesday Meetings
2-4 p.m. in E23-009

Our weekly meetings are organized by MIT Spouses & Partners Connect staff and volunteers for the spouses and partners of MIT students, scholars, staff, and faculty. Each meeting revolves around a specific topic or activity. We invite speakers from campus, the community or our group to share their expertise.

Please enter the E23 basement from the E25 atrium. You can access the basement by either the stairs or elevators.  When you are at basement level, follow the signs to Room 009. Babies and children are also welcome! Please be sure to bring a toy or activity that your child will enjoy.

May 3: Zero wasting, competent consumption, recycling with Sarah Levy of @cleenland
May 10: Looking back, moving forward
May 17: End of year gathering

Coffee Hour
Friday, May 5 at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. in E23-009
Stop by before you start your weekend to grab a warm drink and a breakfast treat! Connect with old friends, meet new ones, and let's talk about what you want. No registration is required. Hosted by the MS&PC staff. Babies and children are welcome.

Conversation Group
Meets Fridays at 10-11:30 a.m. in E23-385
Meet other MS&PC members from all over the world, get resources and information about life at MIT/Cambridge/Boston, exchange ideas, and engage in cultural conversations in a friendly and casual environment, while working on English fluency. Please email ecgatmit at gmail.com<mailto:ecgatmit at gmail.com>  for more information.

Newcomer Office Hour

On zoom May 15 at 11 a.m. Register here<https://mit.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlcempqzMuGNDV2VzUz8A7EzLK6D90fFW0#/registration>.

In-person May 31 at 11 a.m. in E23-385. Send an email<mailto:spousesandpartners at mit.edu> to register.

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 living, working, and/or parenting in Boston? Please join the newcomers Office Hour with Vika Palesheva, Program Assistant. Babies & children are welcome.

Private Consult with MS&PC Staff

Facilitated by Program Manager, Jennifer Recklet Tassi, this private appointment via Zoom or in-person 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.

Appointments will be available at various times during the week.

Book a 30-minute private Zoom or in-person appointment here: https://mspc.youcanbook.me/

BEST WAYS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR EVENTS
Subscribe to our email updates: http://spouses.mit.edu/join/subscribe
Join the MITFamilies Slack Space: bit.ly/mitfamiliesslack<http://bit.ly/mitfamiliesslack>
Join our private Facebook Group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/26423829097/>
Follow us on Instagram @mspconnect<https://www.instagram.com/mspconnect/>
Visit our events calendar at spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar<http://spouses.mit.edu/event-calendar>

MIT Language Conversation Exchange<http://lce.mit.edu>

MAY EVENT:
Bubble Tea & Talk

Friday, May 12, 2023 at 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stata Amphitheater (outside of Building 32<http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=32>)
Register here: bit.ly/LCETeaNTalk<http://bit.ly/LCETeaNTalk>

Meet and Greet with the MIT Language Conversation Exchange. Practice a language with native speakers and other language learners, meet a language partner, and learn about the LCE!

How to find a conversation partner at MIT so you can practice a language you are learning or want to improve with a native speaker.

Visit our website: http://lce.mit.edu

  *   Search and contact native speakers of languages you want to practice for one-on-one conversation held at your convenience
  *   Watch this video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQmSjPvDn4> to learn how our website works

Join our Slack Space: https://bit.ly/lce-slack

  *   Join or create channels for the languages you are interested in
  *   Practice your writing skills while meeting other people at MIT who share your language interests

Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lce.mit.edu/subscribe

  *   Stay informed about upcoming small group meetings & events

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE LCE
Email us at lce at mit.edu<mailto:lce at mit.edu>
Follow us on Facebook @MITLCE
Visit our calendar<https://lce.mit.edu/events>

Jennifer Recklet Tassi
Manager, Community Wellness Program Management
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Community Wellness — MIT Medical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
E23-385N<https://whereis.mit.edu/?go=e23>
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-253-1614<tel:+1617-253-1614>
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