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Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

February 20, 2026
  • 11:30am
  • East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library
    365 Bremen Street, East Boston
    Boston, Massachusetts 02128
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-20T11:30:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - East Boston

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

East Boston BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

Friday, February 20, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View and Download Flyer

February 20, 2026
  • 11:30am
  • East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library
    365 Bremen Street, East Boston
    Boston, Massachusetts 02128
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-20T11:30:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

January 9, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street, Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02119
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-09T11:30:00 - 2026-01-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - Roxbury

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

Shaw-roxbury BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

149 Dudley Street, Roxbury

Friday, January 9, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View and Download Flyer

January 9, 2026
  • 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street, Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02119
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-09T11:30:00 - 2026-01-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

April 10, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    11961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-10T10:30:00 - 2026-04-10T12:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - West Roxbury

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury

Meets the second Friday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View and download flyer

April 10, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from January 9, 2026, until January 8, 2027
  • West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    11961 Centre Street, West Roxbury
    Boston, Massachusetts 02132
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-10T10:30:00 - 2026-04-10T12:00:00

Parks Fitness: Kids Dance Fitness with Kristin

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.

January 6, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 6, 2026, until March 31, 2026
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-06T16:30:00 - 2026-03-31T17:30:00

Kids Dance Fitness classes for kids, tweens + teens help to develop a healthy lifestyle and to incorporate fitness as a natural part of kid’s lives by making fitness FUN!

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 6, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from January 6, 2026, until March 31, 2026
  • Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-06T16:30:00 - 2026-03-31T17:30:00

Chair Yoga

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Chair Yoga!

September 30, 2025
  • 11:15am - 12:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 30, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-30T11:15:00 - 2025-09-30T12:15:00

Chair Yoga and Rhythmic Flow: A seated yoga class that integrates gentle stretching, breathwork, and rhythmic movements set to soothing or familiar music. This class is great for seniors with limited mobility.

Incorporates: Seated sun salutations, gentle spinal twists, breath-coordinated arm movements, and ankle/knee mobility exercises, finishing with a relaxing body scan.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 30, 2025
  • 11:15am - 12:15pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 30, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-30T11:15:00 - 2025-09-30T12:15:00

Finding Peace

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Finding Peace in a Frantic World!

September 23, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T10:00:00 - 2025-09-23T11:00:00

Finding Peace in a Frantic World: an 8-week introductory course developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Centre and based on the best selling book, Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. The  practical and accessible course is designed for beginners or older adults with busy lives and limited time. Through guided mindfulness practices, group discussion and guided audio recordings to practice at home for 10 minutes a day, you will learn the essential principles of mindfulness and techniques to build a mindfulness practice.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 23, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T10:00:00 - 2025-09-23T11:00:00

Morning Stretch

Join the Age Strong Commission and Spontaneous Celebrations for Morning Stretching!

September 23, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T09:00:00 - 2025-09-23T10:00:00

Morning Movement and Stretching is a class designed to teach seniors basic stretching routines they can do at home to keep their bodies flexible and healthy.

Click here to sign up for the class and mailing list

September 23, 2025
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from September 23, 2025, until December 23, 2025
  • 45 Danforth Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Bob Linscott
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-23T09:00:00 - 2025-09-23T10:00:00

Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia

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.

January 9, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 9, 2026, until April 3, 2026
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-09T18:00:00 - 2026-04-03T19:00:00

BotaFogo, meaning “to set on fire”, is a great workout that combines dance and fitness all in one. Much like other dance fitness programs, it involves cardio and some strength training. Bota Fogo utilizes visual cues making it more accessible to both Deaf and hearing dancers. Come break a sweat to the sounds of Brazilian music genres such as Samba, funk, pagode, and more. The best part is, it doesn’t require previous dance experience! Just follow the instructor and have fun!

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

January 9, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 9, 2026, until April 3, 2026
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-01-09T18:00:00 - 2026-04-03T19:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe - Codman Square

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

April 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 31, 2026
  • Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-08T10:00:52 - 2026-04-08T12:00:52

A flyer displaying details for Age Strong's Codman Square Memory Cafe. The top of the page displays cafe visitors posing for a photo.

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

CODMAN SQUARE BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

690 Washington Street, Dorchester

Meets the second Wednesday of every month, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

VIEW AND DOWNLOAD FLYER

 

April 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from February 12, 2025, until December 31, 2026
  • Boston Public Library - Codman Square Branch
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-08T10:00:52 - 2026-04-08T12:00:52

Parks and Recreation's: Duck Boat Challenge

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you ready to take on the competition?

Beyond the thrill, the Duck Boat Challenge celebrates community spirit and the Boston Parks and Recreation programs that help young athletes grow, stay active, and stay healthy.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

See the excitement from the 2025 Duck Boat Challenge in the video below.

April 11, 2026
Event Date2026-04-11T11:00:00 - 2026-04-11T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Your team’s participation directly supports youth sports programs in Boston, helping foster fitness, well-being, and opportunities for young athletes to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team’s registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

GET ON BOARD

Put your name on the Duck! The Duck Boat Challenge has taken Boston by storm, capturing attention and buzz citywide! This is a fun way to be involved with a high-energy, community-centered event.  If your business, company, or organization is interested in supporting the event or joining the challenge, reach out to Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Can't make it to the event?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation to the Fund at Parks and Recreation in Boston now or any time of year.

DONATE

CHECK OUT THE 2025 DUCK BOAT CHALLENGE

Contact

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS
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