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Parks Summer Fitness: Pound class

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.

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misaiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to rockstars of all ages and abilities. You bring your energy and we will provide the sticks!

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 weather.

Register for the event

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misaiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: 305 Dance Class

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.

June 8, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 8, 2022, until September 28, 2022
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Avenue
    North End, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-08T18:00:00 - 2022-06-08T19:00:00

This heart-pumping dance class incorporates easy-to-follow movements that non-dancers and dancers alike will enjoy as you take fitness to the dance floor. Designed to empower people to move through the world more boldly and joyously, classes are nonstop and infuse dance cardio with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and toning, resulting in a total body workout.

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!

June 8, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from June 8, 2022, until September 28, 2022
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Avenue
    North End, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-08T18:00:00 - 2022-06-08T19:00:00
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All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) invite Boston girls ages 9 to 14 to join us during the April school vacation week for the All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival.

April 20, 2022
2022-04-20T10:00:00 - 2022-04-20T15:00:00

The free event will take place on Wednesday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center, 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester. The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival will feature a variety of sports, games, health and wellness speakers, self-defense tactics, and aquatic activities.

Participants will find a variety of fun ways to exercise mind, body, and spirit and try out a variety of sports with expert instructors including basketball, dance fitness, rock climbing, swimming, soccer, and more, with additional support from local non-profits and City of Boston agencies. 

Event check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required at boston.gov/sports. Participants must be Boston residents and should bring activity-appropriate clothing (including swimsuits and towels for those wishing to enjoy the pool). Free lunch will be provided.

For more information and to stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call (617) 635-4505, visit the Parks webpage, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

April 20, 2022
2022-04-20T10:00:00 - 2022-04-20T15:00:00
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Canceled:
CANCELLED: Boston Rec Fest

Reason for cancellation: Weather
April 19, 2022
2022-04-19T10:00:00 - 2022-04-19T14:00:00
April 19, 2022
2022-04-19T10:00:00 - 2022-04-19T14:00:00
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Women Veterans Roundtable

The Women Veterans Roundtable Brunch will take place in March 2024.

Please keep checking our webpage for details on this event.

March 26, 2024
2024-03-26T12:00:00

Enjoy food, fellowship, and hear from a panel of women veterans about their experiences!

This location of this event TBD.

March 26, 2024
2024-03-26T12:00:00
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Age Strong Virtual Class: Zumba

Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City. We host virtual programs and classes each week to keep older adults active and healthy. Join us for our virtual programs and classes with one of our certified instructors. 

February 25, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from February 25, 2022, until June 22, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-25T11:30:00 - 2022-02-25T12:30:00

Zumba burns calories and improves heart health, but it's also a great low-impact, confidence-boosting workout for older adults. This class is every Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Join the online event

February 25, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from February 25, 2022, until June 22, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-25T11:30:00 - 2022-02-25T12:30:00
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Age Strong Virtual Class: Yoga

Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City. We host virtual programs and classes each week to keep older adults active and healthy. Join us for our virtual programs and classes with one of our certified instructors. 

February 23, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from February 23, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-23T11:30:00 - 2022-02-23T12:30:00

Yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. This is a chance to connect to your mental health practice while still staying active. The class is every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Join the online event 

February 23, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from February 23, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-23T11:30:00 - 2022-02-23T12:30:00
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Age Strong Virtual Class: Latin Dance

Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City. We host virtual programs and classes each week to keep older adults active and healthy. Join us for our virtual programs and classes with one of our certified instructors. 

February 22, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from February 22, 2022, until June 19, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-22T11:30:00 - 2022-02-22T12:30:00

Older adults who partake in Latin dancing could reap its benefits, from boosting walking speed to physical fitness. The class is every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Join the online event 

February 22, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from February 22, 2022, until June 19, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-22T11:30:00 - 2022-02-22T12:30:00
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Age Strong Virtual Class: Meditation

Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City. We host virtual programs and classes each week to keep older adults active and healthy. Join us for our virtual programs and classes with one of our certified instructors. 

February 21, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from February 21, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-21T11:30:00 - 2022-02-21T12:30:00

A special guided meditation for older adults. The class is every Monday at 11:30 a.m.

Join the online event

February 21, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from February 21, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-21T11:30:00 - 2022-02-21T12:30:00
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Age Strong Virtual Class: Chair Yoga

Staying active and engaged in your community is an important part of aging strong in the City. We host virtual programs and classes each week to keep older adults active and healthy. Join us for our virtual programs and classes with one of our certified instructors. 

February 21, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from February 21, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-21T09:00:00 - 2022-02-21T10:00:00

In this gentle yoga class, participants practice poses seated in a chair or standing with the assistance of a chair. Great for active older adults and for those who are unable to get up and down from the floor. The class is every Monday at 9 a.m.

Join the online event

February 21, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from February 21, 2022, until June 28, 2023
  • Virtual Event
    Boston , MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Commission
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-21T09:00:00 - 2022-02-21T10:00:00
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