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Healthworks Community Fitness Summer FitKids Program | July 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 5:00pm

Healthworks Community Fitness is launching the first FitKids Summer Program in Boston! This fitness-oriented summer program targets school-aged children and runs 5 days per week for 6 weeks. The program focuses on physical activity, nutrition education in our new Community Teaching Kitchen, wellness, arts and crafts, and sports-specific activities.

When:

Wednesday July 5^th through Friday, August 18^th

Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Day)

Days: Monday through Friday

Where:

450 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124

Cost:

$180 per week

Contact:

gsaunders@healthworkscommunityfitness.org

Childcare Vouchers ACCEPTED.

The Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series | June 3 - August 31, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 11:34am

"The Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series kicks off its 2017 season on June 3, offering a whopping 26 free classes each and every week, in neighborhoods all over the city—especially those traditionally underserved by health resources. The series continues all summer long, wrapping up on August 31."

Mondays:

Line dancing at Dorchester’s Franklin Park, on Refectory Hill (6:30 p.m.)

Tuesdays:

Full Body Fusion at Dorchester’s Elmhurst Park (6:30 p.m.)

Thursdays:

HIIT at Mother’s Rest, in Dorchester’s Four Corners (6 p.m.)

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Coffee hour at East Boston Savings Bank | June 20, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 2:11pm

Discussing community organizations that deal with health issues and housing issues to benefit Seniors and Families. Good old fashion conversation to check in with how life is treating us and how we can grow. Mix and match protein and fiber for the best possible start to your morning.

When:

Tuesday June 20 at 10:30am to 1pm

Where:

East Boston Savings Bank

Community Room

305 Talbot Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02124

Cost:

Free

Contact:

Arnetta E Baty arnettaebaty@roundingthebases.org

Boston Alliance for Young Children's Social Emotional Wellness | May 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 10:04am

The Boston Alliance for Young Children's Social Emotional Wellness (BAYCSEW) is an open group, bringing together family members, professionals, and community partners, who support the social-emotional wellbeing of children, birth through age 8. We meet the first Friday of each month. All are welcome!

When: Every First Friday, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM.

Where: Adams Street Branch Library in Dorchester. 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122.

Cost: Free

Contact: To RSVP or join the email list, please email Natasha at nbyars@bphc.org

BPL Concert with Matt Heaton | April 21, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 12:05pm

Children and their families are welcome to an entertaining concert by Matt Heaton. Matt’s songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots, and Irish traditional music, delivered with a sense of humor and sincere sense of fun.
This is an April Vacation program.

When:

April 21, 2017, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Where:

Fields Corner Branch BPL

Cost:

Free

Contact:

617-436-2155

3D Art Class for Youth | April 25, 2017, 4 – 5pm

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:55am

The Eliot School’s 3D arts program teaches students the process of sketching and making models to clarify their ideas and turn them into 3-dimensional sculptures. Students use a variety of materials such as air-dry clay, paper maché, construction paper, and recycled materials. Projects may include masks and abstract sculpture. This program will run for 7 weeks and has limited seating. For children ages 7-12.

When:

April 25, 2017, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Where:

Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
690 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

Cost:

Free

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Outdoor RX - Fairy House event | 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 4:52pm

Build your own fairy house in Franklin Park and grow your imagination!

When:

April, 202 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where:

School Master Hill in Franklyn Park

Cost:

Free

Contact:

(617) 442-4141

Community Discussion | April 5, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 12:31pm

Join the Codman Square Neighborhood Council meeting in Great Hall for Community Health Discussion.

When:

Wed Apr 5, 7pm

Where:

6 Norfolk St. Dorchester

Contact:

(617) 265-4189

Fields Corner Book Sale | April 8, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 12:21pm

The Fields Corner library is having a open-public book sale where we will be selling thousands of different types of books, magazines, audio CDs, DVDs, and video tapes. All the profits will go towards developing new and current library programs in the city of Boston.

When:

Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where:

1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

Contact:

617-436-2155

Chill on Park’s April Children’s Story Hour | April 20, 2017

Submitted by gwilson on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 1:28pm

Chill on Park’s April Children’s Story Hour in collaboration with the Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library is coming soon! This month’s theme is “Just in Rhyme… Stories and Poems that Play with Words” and guests will enjoy a sample! As a reminder, we have parking spaces behind the Fields Corner library and this event is free and open to the public.

When:

April 20^th from 6pm-7pm.

Where:

Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library

Cost:

Free

Contact:

(617) 297-5401

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