Dialogue Dinner

Monday, September 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Citywide Senior Center — 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA

This dinner has sold out. Join us at a future dinner! Join us for a unique and memorable evening where we foster deeper connections and build a sense of community around a shared theme . WHAT TO EXPECT Photo by Eric Workman This is not your typical dinner party. All conversations are directed to the entire group, not to one-on-one dialogues with those seated next to you. We will gather at a single table, face-to-face, to make new connections and think about your role in the community in a new way. Our Dialogue Dinner format takes inspiration from listening circles , a practice with deep roots in Indigenous communities. OUTLINE FOR THE EVENING 6-6:30 pm Arrival and informal introductions 6:30 pm Dinner, discussion, and dessert 7:45 pm Event concludes DISCUSSION TOPIC Our discussion topic, designed to elicit personal stories, feelings, and experiences, will explore the purpose of sustaining a sense of place. What stories are being collected and what stories are being told or left out? How do those choices influence a city in the present day? Opening question Think of a place that is meaningful to you. How has it changed over time? To keep the conversation focused, we ask that each…