Engagement and Events for Older People
Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City.
We can connect you to programs and outings that enrich your life in Boston. We hold a number of events every year for older people in the city. These community events include our annual Mayor’s Walk, 50th Anniversary Celebration, and Senior First Night. For information about our upcoming events, call us at 617-635-4366.
"It's always fun to be active in the City of Boston!"
- Marchelle Raynor, 72
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Still have questions? Contact:
Age Strong Commission
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1 City Hall Square
Room 271Boston, MA 02201
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Want to sponsor one of our events?
Strong partnerships help us better serve older people in Boston. Find out how we can work together, or email agestrong@boston.gov for more information.
Visit the Senior Centers in Boston
There are a variety of senior centers in Boston. Please call them before visiting, as their hours and programs may vary. You can also download a flyer version of this list.
| Senior Center | Address | Phone Number |
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| East Boston Senior Center | 7 Baywater St., East Boston | 617-961-3131 |
| Veronica B. Smith Senior Center | 20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton | 617-635-6120 |
| La Alianza Hispana, Aliancianos Senior Center | 1000 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 101, Roxbury | 617-427-7175 |
| Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion | IBA 405 Shawmut Ave., South End | 617-535-1753 |
| ABCD North End/West End | 1 Michelangelo St., North End | 617-523-8125 |
| ABCD Mattapan | 535 River St., Mattapan | 617-298-2045 |
| BCYF Grove Hall | 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester | 617-635-1484 |
| BCYF Golden Age Center | 382 Main St., Charlestown | 617-635-5175 |
| Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center Brighton House | 677 Cambridge St., Brighton | 617-789-4289 |
| Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center Quincy Towers | 5 Oak Street West, Chinatown | |
| Salvation Army Kroc Center | 650 Dudley St., Dorchester | 617-318-6939 |
| VietAID | 42 Charles St., Dorchester | 617-822-3717 |
| Operation PEACE Peterborough Senior Center | 42 Peterborough St., Fenway | 617-536-7154 |
| The Kennedy Center | 55 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown | 617-241-8866 |
| East Boston Social Center | 68 Central Sq., East Boston | 617-569-3221 |
| South Boston Neighborhood House | 136 H St., South Boston |
Creative Aging Program Poetry Prompt
The "Creative Aging Program: Poetry Prompt" was created by the Age Strong Commission, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and funded by Goddard House. Through the program, we invited Boston older adults to submit original poetry to be featured in this collection.
Thanks to the CAP Poetry Prompt teaching artists:
- Eleanor Elektra
- Pampi
- Mattia Maurée
Thanks to these Boston Public Library branches:
- Jamaica Plain Branch
- Mattapan Branch
Other ways to stay engaged and connected
Are you interested in having a say in the City’s priorities affecting the population of adults who are 60 and older? Consider joining our Advisory Council. Call 617-635-4366 for more information.
Volunteer opportunitiesYour strong skills and experiences are needed in our city. We can connect you to a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests
Citations from the MayorEach year, the Mayor sends out hundreds of certificates and greeting cards to residents when they reach special milestones. Learn about how to get recognition from the Mayor, or call us at 617-635-4366.
