Events and Engagement for Older Adults
ENGAGING PROGRAMMING FOR BOSTON’S OLDER RESIDENTS
The City of Boston and the Age Strong Commission believe that continued social engagement contributes to our overall health and well-being. We offer a variety of free programming across Boston’s neighborhoods, at our own senior centers and by activating a variety of community spaces.
"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 adults in Boston. Find out how we can work together, or email agestrong@boston.gov for more information.
Programming Locations and Offerings
Locations and OfferingsSenior Centers offer information, assistance, programs and activities like tai chi, zumba, book clubs, knitting clubs, guest speakers, technology classes, and more. We operate the Veronica B. Smith Senior Center (Brighton) & the East Boston Senior Center. To learn more, click below:
Age Strong offers a variety of free programming on select weekdays including coffee hours, board games, fitness, wellness, and arts at the Dewitt Center (Roxbury), Union Church (South End), Spontaneous Celebrations (Jamaica Plain), Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library (Dorchester), BCYF Holland Community Center (Dorchester) and in partnership with Ethos the Elks (West Roxbury).
Age Strong offers free weekday fitness and wellness online programs like chair yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, line dancing, and more. To view the schedule, click below:
In partnership with Goddard House, Age Strong offers creative aging programs across Boston including painting, pottery, poetry, comedy, candle-making, and more. To view current programs, click below:
Age Strong offers free monthly Memory Cafes, safe spaces for in-person gathering for those with memory loss and their care partners. To view the schedule, click below:
Through various grant programs, Age Strong helps fund many programs at non-profit organizations including ABCD, VietAID, Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center, East Boston Social Center, La Alianza Hispana, South Boston Neighborhood House, Peterborough Senior Center, and many others. To view the list of Age Strong grantees, click below:
BCYF operates the Beverly Gibbons Senior Center (Charlestown) and the Grove Hall Senior Center (Dorchester) offering senior programs at their many other neighborhood centers. For more information, call your BCYF branch or click below:
Each branch of the Boston Public Library offers programming for older adults. Click below to access the online calendar, sortable by “older adults” or call your local branch for more information:
Age Strong Monthly To-Do
Age Strong publishes the monthly “To-Do” list of free activities for Boston’s older adults. It’s organized by date and then by neighborhood. You can sign up to receive it by email here and view it online below:
Other ways to stay engaged and connected
Your 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.
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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 adults in Boston. Find out how we can work together, or email agestrong@boston.gov for more information.
