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Medicare Open Enrollment Event

October 25, 2023
2023-10-25T10:00:00 - 2023-10-25T15:30:00
  • Meet with trained SHINE* counselors to find the best coverage for the least cost
  • Review your overall medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Bring a list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, and your medicare.gov username and password if already set up
  • Call 617-635-4366 to schedule your appointment or to make a counseling appointment for another time

October 25, 2023
2023-10-25T10:00:00 - 2023-10-25T15:30:00
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Medicare Open Enrollment Event

October 18, 2023
2023-10-18T10:00:00 - 2023-10-18T15:30:00
  • Meet with trained SHINE* counselors to find the best coverage for the least cost
  • Review your overall medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Bring a list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, and your medicare.gov username and password if already set up
  • Call 617-635-4366 to schedule your appointment or to make a counseling appointment for another time

October 18, 2023
2023-10-18T10:00:00 - 2023-10-18T15:30:00
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Respiratory Illness Prevention Webinar

Join Age Strong and the Boston Public Health Commission at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 29, to get an overview of respiratory illnesses and find out important tips as we approach fall.

October 27, 2023
2023-10-27T13:00:00 - 2023-10-27T14:00:00

Hear from Sarimer Sanchez, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at the Boston Public Health Commission. 

JOIN THE WEBINAR

October 27, 2023
2023-10-27T13:00:00 - 2023-10-27T14:00:00
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Learn-to-Bike for Adults

Free workshop for any adult, who wants to learn how to bike OR refresh basic biking skills and build confidence. Bicycles and helmets provided for all participants.

September 24, 2023
2023-09-24T12:00:00 - 2023-09-24T14:00:00

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for adults who either have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for adults who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
September 24, 2023
2023-09-24T12:00:00 - 2023-09-24T14:00:00
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Hardiman Playground Pop Up in the Park

Join us on September 23 from 10 - 11 a.m. for a Hardiman Playground pop-up event.

September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00
September 23, 2023
2023-09-23T10:00:00 - 2023-09-23T11:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Zumba Class With Ama

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 7, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T18:00:00 - 2024-08-27T19:00:00

World rhythms dance fitness class with easy-to-follow moves to create a fun total body workout designed to tone your body, improve cardiovascular health, and increase your happy meter!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

May 7, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T18:00:00 - 2024-08-27T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 5, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 5, 2024, until November 16, 2024
  • Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2024-10-05T09:00:00 - 2024-11-16T10:00:00

Just Walk" is a revitalizing walking program designed to invigorate both body and mind. Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll through serene landscapes or aiming for a brisk pace to get your heart pumping, "Just Walk" offers tailored routes to suit every fitness level. Join us on a journey to better health and well-being, one step at a time.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

REGISTER HERE

October 5, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from October 5, 2024, until November 16, 2024
  • Franklin Park
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2024-10-05T09:00:00 - 2024-11-16T10:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga class with Karma

Participate in FREE virtual fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

January 10, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 10, 2025, until April 4, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-01-10T12:00:00 - 2025-04-04T13:00:00

A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated or standing on the ground while using a chair for support. Focus on opening all the joints and loosening up tight muscles.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

January 10, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 10, 2025, until April 4, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-01-10T12:00:00 - 2025-04-04T13:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 7, 2024
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T08:00:00 - 2024-08-27T09:00:00

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit."

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to the weather.

REGISTER FOR CLASS

May 7, 2024
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 7, 2024, until August 27, 2024
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-05-07T08:00:00 - 2024-08-27T09:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jacqui

Participate in FREE virtual fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

May 11, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 10, 2025, until August 30, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-11T08:00:00 - 2025-08-31T09:00:00

This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. The class is high intensity, but modifications will be offered for all fitness levels. We encourage you to join weekly to benchmark your fitness level and get stronger as the weeks progress.

Registration link coming soon!

May 11, 2025
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 10, 2025, until August 30, 2025
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-11T08:00:00 - 2025-08-31T09:00:00
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