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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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Canceled:
Age Strong Virtual Programs and Classes: Chair Yoga

Reason for cancellation: Please contact organizer.
February 14, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Events
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-14T11:30:00 - 2022-02-14T12:30:00

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 11:30 a.m.

Join the event

February 14, 2022
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Age Strong Events
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4366
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-02-14T11:30:00 - 2022-02-14T12:30:00
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Parks Winter Fitness Series: Virtual Strength Training

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

January 8, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 8, 2022, until April 30, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-08T09:00:00 - 2022-01-08T10:00:00

Boston’s WFS Strength Training class will focus on range of motion and compound movements to challenge the total body for an all out workout. Be ready to work hard ,sweat and have a good time.

Sign up for the class!

January 8, 2022
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from January 8, 2022, until April 30, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-08T09:00:00 - 2022-01-08T10:00:00
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Parks Winter Fitness Series: Virtual Chair Meditation class

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

January 7, 2022
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 7, 2022, until April 29, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-07T12:30:00 - 2022-01-07T13:30:00

Experience wonderful new energy and a calm state of mind. Move gracefully and synchronize the breath with the movement.

Sign up for the class!

January 7, 2022
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from January 7, 2022, until April 29, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-07T12:30:00 - 2022-01-07T13:30:00
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Parks Winter Fitness Series: Virtual Zumba

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

January 6, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 6, 2022, until April 28, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-06T18:30:00 - 2022-01-06T19:30:00

Zumba involves energetic dance and aerobic elements. Instructors provide choreographed moves of hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, and martial arts.

Sign up for the class

January 6, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 6, 2022, until April 28, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-06T18:30:00 - 2022-01-06T19:30:00
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Parks Winter Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission

January 5, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 5, 2022, until April 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-05T11:00:00 - 2022-01-05T12:00:00

A gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair, or standing on the ground while using the chair for support.

Sign up for the class!

January 5, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 5, 2022, until April 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-01-05T11:00:00 - 2022-01-05T12:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: Afrobeats 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 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Learn technical skills and fundamental movement via a choreographed routine. Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa. It has also caught the hearts of the diaspora and has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique. Classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly, community. The class is at an intermediate level.

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 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00
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