Boston Seniority Magazine

"As June officially welcomes summer, there’s more to do outdoors across Boston’s unique neighborhoods. These include classics like our Swan Boats and Frog Pond, our beloved parks including Franklin Park and Boston Common–as well as Christopher Columbus Park, the Harborwalk, Arnold Arboretum, the Esplanade, and neighborhood green spaces.

In June we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride, recognizing "Stonewall," the 1969 tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. We celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors through marches, lectures, film screenings, and even dance parties.

June 19 marks Juneteenth National Independence Day, when we celebrate the ending of slavery after the Civil War in the U.S. Traditions include public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation which promised freedom, singing traditional songs such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing", and reading of works by noted African- American writers, such as Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou.

In this issue of Boston Seniority Magazine, we focus on Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness. Inside you’ll learn about Memory Sunday, the Longest Day, Memory Cafes and support groups for care partners of those who experience memory loss or cognitive decline. Don’t forget to wear purple in solidarity with those who support finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Looking forward to seeing you in community,"

Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston

Read the June Issue