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Gladeside Urban Wild Nature Walk

Celebrate the spring season by joining your neighbors and Urban Wilds staff on a guided nature walk through Gladeside Urban Wild. During the walk, we will discuss the site's unique geology, history, as well as the plants and animals the inhabit the site.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T10:00:00 - 2024-06-01T12:00:00

Register:

 registration form 

or email Taylor at taylor.andrews@boston.gov

What to expect and bring

This hike will be less than a mile in length with some slight uphill and downhill sections. It would be best to bring suitable footwear for walking on woodland trails, sunscreen, insect repellent, and drinking water. Urban Wild staff will provide insecet repellent and sunscreen if needed.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T10:00:00 - 2024-06-01T12:00:00
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Allandale Woods Urban Wild Spring Cleaning

You're invited to lend a hand in caring for one of Boston's largest forests: Allandale Woods. Come join us to help keep Allandale Woods healthy for us and future generations.

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T13:00:00 - 2024-06-01T16:00:00

We will be meeting at the trailhead across from 15 Vincent Road, West Roxbury, MA 02132. See registration form for a map. Our focus will be on trimming plants and cleaning up trails and entrances. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction.

Rain date: Sunday June 2, 1 - 4 p.m.

Please fill out the registration form.

What to bring

Sturdy footwear and clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty, including long sleeves and long pants. Urban Wilds staff will provide tools and instruction. 

 

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T13:00:00 - 2024-06-01T16:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Afrobeats Dance with Afrobeats Dance Boston

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 8, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 8, 2024, until August 28, 2024
  • Malcolm X Park
    150 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-05-08T18:00:00 - 2024-08-28T19:00:00

Come join Afrobeats Dance Boston for a dance sweat session that will keep you moving to the latest Afrobeats hits. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a towel at your discretion.

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 8, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 8, 2024, until August 28, 2024
  • Malcolm X Park
    150 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-05-08T18:00:00 - 2024-08-28T19:00:00
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Suffolk Downs Documentary

Join us on May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Boston Public Library for the screening of “Suffolk Downs: A Race Through Time”.

May 16, 2024
2024-05-16T17:30:38 - 2024-05-16T19:30:00

Join us on May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Boston Public Library for the screening of “Suffolk Downs: A Race Through Time”, a documentary film about the history of Suffolk Downs. The HYM Investment Group, owner and developer of the site since 2017, has created a film that details the history of the horse racing site over the decades, the activations happening onsite today, and the plans for the future as redevelopment begins.

The film begins with the building of Suffolk Downs, the legalization of betting in Massachusetts and the chronicled rise and fall of horse racing. Stories are told about the owners of the track over the years, the horses and jockeys that raced there, the concerts and events that drew in the crowds, the economic viability of the site over the years, and the legacy this site will always have. Interviews are captured with jockeys, employees of the racetrack, writers, journalists, the former Mayor of Revere, and the current property owner and developer. Jumping ahead, the film transitions to the use of the site today, following the final race in June of 2019, and The HYM Investment Group’s vision for a diverse community that will continue to develop for the next 15-20 years.

Guests are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 - 6 p.m.. The screening itself will begin promptly at 6 p.m. with a brief speaking program.

May 16, 2024
2024-05-16T17:30:38 - 2024-05-16T19:30:00
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Latin Dance for ages 60+

Have fun learning Latin dances & explore different styles of music like Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Waltz (ballads), and Cha-Cha-Cha. Bring a friend or come on your own.

May 15, 2024
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 15, 2024, until June 27, 2024
  • BCYF Vine Street
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-15T13:00:44 - 2024-05-15T14:00:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Vine Street 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury

**No classes on May 8 and June 19

CONTACT:

Nuria Silva

Phone: 617-635-3979

Email: nuria.silva@boston.gov

BCYF Vine Street

Phone: 617-635-1285

May 15, 2024
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 15, 2024, until June 27, 2024
  • BCYF Vine Street
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-15T13:00:44 - 2024-05-15T14:00:00
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Free Conditioning Workouts for Ages 60+

Goldness Fitness: A Wellness Journey for Older Adults

May 17, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 10, 2024, until June 29, 2024
  • 1716 Centre Street
    West Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T11:00:40 - 2024-05-17T12:00:00

Free sessions available under strength training experts, NOUFLEX. Pre-registration is necessary. First come, first served.

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Roche Center 1716 Centre Street, West Roxbury

TO REGISTER CONTACT:

Lauren Harley

Phone: 617-635-5066

Email: lauren.hurley@boston.gov

Nuria Silva

Phone: 617-635-3979

Email: nuria.silva@boston.gov

May 17, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 10, 2024, until June 29, 2024
  • 1716 Centre Street
    West Roxbury,
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T11:00:40 - 2024-05-17T12:00:00
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Tai Chi

Join us for free Tai Chi classes in Spanish. Únase a nosotros para clases gratuitas de Tai Chi en español.

May 17, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 10, 2024, until July 1, 2024
  • 10B Green Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T10:00:43 - 2024-05-17T11:00:00

Health Promotion Center 10B Green St., Jamaica Plain, 02130

CONTACT / CONTACTO: Evelyn Gallego, Health Promotion Center Office: 617-983-4294 Cell: 617-676-8158 Nuria Silva / 617-635-3979 / Nuria.silva@boston.gov

May 17, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 10, 2024, until July 1, 2024
  • 10B Green Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Nuria Silva
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-17T10:00:43 - 2024-05-17T11:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Zumba with Lena

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, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from May 11, 2024, until August 31, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-08-31T11:00:00

Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. How It Works We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.

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 11, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from May 11, 2024, until August 31, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-11T10:00:00 - 2024-08-31T11:00:00
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Parks Fitness: BCBS Frog Pond Yoga

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 9, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 9, 2024, until August 29, 2024
  • Boston Common
    38 Beacon St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-05-09T18:00:00 - 2024-08-29T19:00:00

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Instructors will provide flow movement for people of all levels what will imrpove your mental and physical being, releas stress and expand your energy.

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 9, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 9, 2024, until August 29, 2024
  • Boston Common
    38 Beacon St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-05-09T18:00:00 - 2024-08-29T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual HIIT class with Jessica

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 9, 2024
  • 7:00am - 8:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 9, 2024, until August 29, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-09T07:00:00 - 2024-08-29T08:00:00

Spring Into fitness with this 60 minute impactful total body HIIT infused bootcamp workout to help increase heart rate and help you build a foundation of strength and endurance. Ideal for all fitness levels. This bootcamp is curated to meet you where you are at, push your mind and body out of your comfort zone ; feeling confident and energized.



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 9, 2024
  • 7:00am - 8:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 9, 2024, until August 29, 2024
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-05-09T07:00:00 - 2024-08-29T08:00:00
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