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Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

May 3, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T12:00:19 - 2025-05-03T14:00:19

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults.

two photos of a group of new learners

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot

May 3, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T12:00:19 - 2025-05-03T14:00:19
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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

May 3, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T10:00:25 - 2025-05-03T12:00:25

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 3, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-03T10:00:25 - 2025-05-03T12:00:25
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Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

May 1, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc. parking lot
    25 Beach street, Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-01T18:00:39 - 2025-05-01T20:00:39

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
May 1, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc. parking lot
    25 Beach street, Dorchester
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-05-01T18:00:39 - 2025-05-01T20:00:39
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Parks Fitness: Dance HIIT class with Carmen

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.

May 5, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2025-05-05T18:30:00 - 2025-08-25T19:30:00

Get ready to move, groove, and sweat with our HIIT Dance Cardio! This high-energy, full-body workout blends traditional HIIT with dance cardio for a fun and effective fitness experience. No matter what your fitness level is, this class is designed to meet you where you are. Optional equipment can be used to enhance the workout, but all you need is your energy and enthusiasm to join in! Burn fat, build strength, and boost your overall quality of life—all while dancing to the beat!

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.

Registration link coming soon!

May 5, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 5, 2025, until August 25, 2025
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2025-05-05T18:30:00 - 2025-08-25T19:30:00
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Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair

Get one-on-one support with your benefits during Annual Enrollment (April 28–May 16). Talk to plan representatives, ask questions, and get help enrolling — no registration needed.

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T14:00:00

If you're a benefits-eligible City employee or retiree, Annual Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel your health insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. This year’s enrollment window is April 28–May 16, 2025.

Join us at an upcoming Benefits Fair to:

  • Ask questions about your coverage options

  • Speak directly with representatives from our health, dental, vision, and life insurance providers

  • Pick up enrollment forms and plan materials

  • Submit your completed paperwork (if ready)

📅 No registration required — stop by anytime during fair hours!

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T14:00:00
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Annual Enrollment Benefits Fair

Get one-on-one support with your benefits during Annual Enrollment (April 28–May 16). Talk to plan representatives, ask questions, and get help enrolling — no registration needed.

May 1, 2025
2025-05-01T15:00:00 - 2025-05-01T18:00:00

If you're a benefits-eligible City employee or retiree, Annual Enrollment is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel your health insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. This year’s enrollment window is April 28–May 16, 2025.

Join us at an upcoming Benefits Fair to:

  • Ask questions about your coverage options

  • Speak directly with representatives from our health, dental, vision, and life insurance providers

  • Pick up enrollment forms and plan materials

  • Submit your completed paperwork (if ready)

📅 No registration required — stop by anytime during fair hours!

May 1, 2025
2025-05-01T15:00:00 - 2025-05-01T18:00:00
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Age Strong Bowling League

Like to Bowl? Join Age Strong's Bowling League!

April 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 3, 2025, until April 9, 2026
  • Boston Bowl
    820 Morrissey Boulevard
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Kim Crucioli
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-10T10:00:00 - 2025-04-10T12:00:00

Flyer for the Age Strong Bowling League, with a bowling ball knowing down some pins.

Come join us at Boston Bowl in Dorchester every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon! All skill levels are welcome and bowling shoes will be provided.

This event is for older adults aged 60 and older.

View & Download Flyer Here

April 10, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 3, 2025, until April 9, 2026
  • Boston Bowl
    820 Morrissey Boulevard
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Kim Crucioli
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-04-10T10:00:00 - 2025-04-10T12:00:00
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Dorchester: 51-51 E. Fuller St Abutters Meeting 3/31/2025

Demolish existing single-family and build six new townhomes. 

*Clarification: One ERT permit filed for the construction of a MFR Building to consist of a total of six townhouse-designed units.

March 31, 2025
2025-03-31T19:00:04 - 2025-03-31T20:00:04

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 838 0058 2155

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

March 31, 2025
2025-03-31T19:00:04 - 2025-03-31T20:00:04
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UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Board of Trustees UAD School Committee Meeting

The public can offer testimony.
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Dorchester: 53 Cedar Grove Street Abutters Meeting

Renovation of an existing single-family home- rip off second floor/roof and add new full second floor and third floor as per plans.

March 27, 2025
2025-03-27T19:00:25 - 2025-03-27T20:00:25

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom.

Join the Zoom meeting

  • Meeting ID: 893 8597 1116

Please note: The City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

March 27, 2025
2025-03-27T19:00:25 - 2025-03-27T20:00:25
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