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Mindfulness and Relaxation for Older Adults

Join Boston's Age Strong Commission and the Bowdoin Street Health Center for a free 7 week series

February 7, 2024
2024-02-07T14:00:00 - 2024-02-07T15:15:00
EACH WEEK WILL FOCUS ON A NEW TOPIC:
  • Dec 20 - Preview Session: Come and learn about the series. Refreshments provided.
  • Jan 3 - Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness and Relaxation
  • Jan 17 - Session 2: Stopping, Calming and Resting
  • Feb 7 - Session 3: Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
  • Feb 21 - Session 4: Creating Healthy Sleep Habits
  • Mar 6 - Session 5: Loving Kindness, Gratitude, and Centering
  • Mar 20 - Session 6: Yoga Breathing for Relaxation
  • Apr 3 - Session 7: Resources and Supports to Practice at Home

Come to one or all of the weekly sessions!

Sessions are 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Instructor: Bob Linscott, MTS, Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher

Behavioral Health Manager, Age Strong

For information, call Bowdoin Street Health Center at 617-704-0180

February 7, 2024
2024-02-07T14:00:00 - 2024-02-07T15:15:00
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Winter Group Bike Ride in East Boston

Interested in trying out winter biking? Join us for a family and beginner friendly bike route through East Boston, ending with free hot chocolate!

April 6, 2024
2024-04-06T10:30:00 - 2024-04-06T12:00:00

This last group ride of the season is in East Boston!

Ride Details: 

  • The ride will start and end at Central Square Park (Liberty Square)
  • We will gather starting at 10:30 a.m. and depart for the ride promptly at 11 a.m.
  • There will be free hot chocolate at the end of the ride!
  • Please dress warmly, with lots of layers
  • Please register below!

If we need to cancel due to weather, we will update the website and email all registered participants. 

Don’t have a bike? Register online to request a Bluebike for the ride!

Register for the event

Can't make this ride? Join another ride in this series:

  • Saturday, January 20, in Jamaica Plain
  • Saturday, February 3, in Dorchester
  • Saturday, March 2, in Allston
  • Saturday, April 6, in East Boston
April 6, 2024
2024-04-06T10:30:00 - 2024-04-06T12:00:00
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Winter Group Bike Ride in Allston

Interested in trying out winter biking? Join us for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Allston, ending with free hot chocolate!

March 2, 2024
2024-03-02T10:30:00 - 2024-03-02T12:00:00

This group ride is in Allston!

Ride Details: 

  • Exact ride locations will be announced soon
  • We will gather starting at 10:30 a.m. and depart for the ride promptly at 11 a.m.
  • There will be free hot chocolate at the end of the ride!
  • Please dress warmly, with lots of layers
  • Please register below

If we need to cancel due to weather, we will update the website and email all registered participants. 

Don’t have a bike? Register online to request a Bluebike for the ride!

Register for the event

Can't make this ride? Join another ride in this series:

  • Saturday, January 20, in Jamaica Plain
  • Saturday, February 3, in Dorchester
  • Saturday, March 2, in Allston
  • Saturday, April 6, in East Boston
March 2, 2024
2024-03-02T10:30:00 - 2024-03-02T12:00:00
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Winter Group Bike Ride in Dorchester/Roxbury

Interested in trying out winter biking? Join us for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Dorchester and Roxbury. There will be free hot chocolate!

February 3, 2024
2024-02-03T10:45:00 - 2024-02-03T13:00:00

This ride is in Dorchester/Roxbury!

Ride Details: 

  • There will be two route options: a full route and a half route.
  • Full route details (6 miles)
    • Starting and ending location: in front of Franklin Park Zoo (1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121)
    • We will gather starting at 10:45 a.m. and depart for the ride promptly at 11 a.m.
    • We will stop for free hot chocolate half way through the ride
  • Half route details (3 miles)
    • Starting location: home.stead cafe (1448 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122)
    • Ending location: in front of Franklin Park Zoo (1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121)
    • We will gather for the ride starting at 12 P.M. and will depart for the ride promptly at 12:20 P.M.
    • We will begin with free hot chocolate at the beginning of the ride
  • Please dress warmly, with lots of layers
  • Please register below!

If we need to cancel due to weather, we will update the website and email all registered participants. 

Don’t have a bike? Register online to request a Bluebike for the ride!

Register for the event

Can't make this ride? Join another ride in this series:

  • Saturday, January 20, in Jamaica Plain
  • Saturday, February 3, in Dorchester/Roxbury
  • Saturday, March 2, in Allston
  • Saturday, April 6, in East Boston
February 3, 2024
2024-02-03T10:45:00 - 2024-02-03T13:00:00
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Hardiman Playground Community Meeting #3

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to discuss design concepts for Hardiman Playground!

February 8, 2024
2024-02-08T18:00:00 - 2024-02-08T19:30:00

This meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. Members of the public can register to attend at the following link: 

Register to Attend

Notice of Accommodations:

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at kwanna.wise@boston.gov or 617-635-3850 by: 2/1/2024

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a kwanna.wise@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-3850, hasta esta fecha: 2/1/2024

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan kwanna.wise@boston.gov oswa 617-635-3850, ant: 2/1/2024

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文:  我們可以為您提供免費的口譯, 筆譯, 和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要，請在 02 月 01 日, 前與我們連絡，發電子郵件至 kwanna.wise@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-3850

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ kwanna.wise@boston.gov hoặc 617-635-3850 trước ngày: 2/1/2024

Simplified Chinese -  简体中文:  我们可以为您提供免费的口译, 笔译, 和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要，请在 02 月 01 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 kwanna.wise@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-3850

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email kwanna.wise@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-3850. Na es data: 2/1/2024

Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والتحريرية والتسهيلات لذوي الإعاقة متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على البريد الألكتروني kwanna.wise@boston.gov، أو على رقم الهاتف 617-635-3850 بحلول يوم 2/1/2024.

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода и по приспособлению инвалидов предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты kwanna.wise@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-3850 до 2/1/2024

Portuguese - Português: Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para kwanna.wise@boston.gov ou ligue para 617-635-3850 até o dia 2/1/2024

French - Français: Les services d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à kwanna.wise@boston.gov ou au 617-635-3850, d'ici au: 2/1/2024

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir kwanna.wise@boston.gov ama 617-635-3850 markay taariikhdu tahay: 2/1/2024

February 8, 2024
2024-02-08T18:00:00 - 2024-02-08T19:30:00
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Winter Group Bike Ride in Jamaica Plain

Interested in trying out winter biking? Join us for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Jamaica Plain, ending with free hot chocolate!

January 20, 2024
2024-01-20T10:30:00 - 2024-01-20T12:00:00

This first group ride of the season is in Jamaica Plain!

Ride Details: 

  • The ride will begin and end in the parking lot of Bikes Not Bombs (284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130).
  • We will gather starting at 10:30 a.m. and depart for the ride promptly at 11 a.m.
  • There will be free hot chocolate at the end of the ride!
  • Please dress warmly, with lots of layers
  • Please register below!

If we need to cancel due to weather, we will update the website and email all registered participants. 

Don’t have a bike? Register online to request a Bluebike for the ride!

Register for the event

Can't make this ride? Join another ride in this series:

  • Saturday, January 20, in Jamaica Plain
  • Saturday, February 3, in Dorchester
  • Saturday, March 2, in Allston
  • Saturday, April 6, in East Boston
January 20, 2024
2024-01-20T10:30:00 - 2024-01-20T12:00:00
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Free Winter Bike Repair Workshop - Roslindale

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch flat tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

January 30, 2024
2024-01-30T16:00:00 - 2024-01-30T18:00:00

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft.

January 30, 2024
2024-01-30T16:00:00 - 2024-01-30T18:00:00
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Free Winter Bike Repair Workshop – Allston

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch flat tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

March 19, 2024
2024-03-19T16:00:00 - 2024-03-19T18:00:00

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft. We will be at BCYF Jackson Mann once a month from January through March:

  • Tuesday, January 23
  • Tuesday, February 27
  • Tuesday, March 19
March 19, 2024
2024-03-19T16:00:00 - 2024-03-19T18:00:00
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Free Winter Bike Repair Workshop – Allston

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch flat tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

February 27, 2024
2024-02-27T16:00:00 - 2024-02-27T18:00:00

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft. We will be at BCYF Jackson Mann once a month from January through March:

  • Tuesday, January 23
  • Tuesday, February 27
  • Tuesday, March 19
February 27, 2024
2024-02-27T16:00:00 - 2024-02-27T18:00:00
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Free Winter Bike Repair Workshop – Allston

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch flat tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

January 23, 2024
2024-01-23T16:00:00 - 2024-01-23T18:00:00

Learn and perform bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! We will also have a winter biking craft. We will be at BCYF Jackson Mann once a month from January through March:

  • Tuesday, January 23
  • Tuesday, February 27
  • Tuesday, March 19
January 23, 2024
2024-01-23T16:00:00 - 2024-01-23T18:00:00
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