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Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joseph

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 10, 2023
  • 7:30am - 8:30am
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T07:30:00 - 2023-08-30T08:30:00

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is used as a slow-moving exercise to achieve relaxation and stress reduction. Tai Chi offers benefits for the body, mind and spirit.

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.

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May 10, 2023
  • 7:30am - 8:30am
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T07:30:00 - 2023-08-30T08:30:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Yoga with Nikita

Participate in FREE virtual 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 9, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 9, 2023, until August 29, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2023-05-09T19:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00

Yoga Flow & Restore: This is a joyful, energizing Vinyasa practice connecting breath with movement. Together, we will cultivate strength, balance and flexibility in the mind and body. We'll end our classes with some restorative poses which will help create a sense of peace and connection within ourselves. I hope to see you on the mat!

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.

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May 9, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 9, 2023, until August 29, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2023-05-09T19:00:00 - 2023-08-29T20:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Salsa with Natalie

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.

August 14, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 8, 2024, until August 28, 2024
  • Peters Park
    230 Shawmut Ave
    South End, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    South End
  • Posted:
2024-08-14T18:00:00 - 2024-12-04T19:00:00

¡Vamos a bailar! Learn the fundamentals of salsa on1 footwork and partnerwork in a fun and inclusive environment! At the end of class, you'll practice your new moves with your peers in a social dance setting. No dance experience or partner necessary. All levels are welcome!

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.

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August 14, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 8, 2024, until August 28, 2024
  • Peters Park
    230 Shawmut Ave
    South End, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    South End
  • Posted:
2024-08-14T18:00:00 - 2024-12-04T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Afrobeats Cardio with Shari

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 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 9, 2023, until August 29, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-05-09T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T19:00:00

Come join Shari for a dance sweat session that will keep you moving to the latest Afrobeat hits. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a towel at your discretion.

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.

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May 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from May 9, 2023, until August 29, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-05-09T18:00:00 - 2023-08-29T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza

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.

August 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-08-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:00:00

Join instructor Olivia Porada for a high energy Kick It by Eliza class at the Brighton Commons! Kick It is a music-driven, kickboxing-inspired fitness method with 13 rounds. The class brings high intensity interval training with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components and a meditative cool down. All levels welcome! All you need is a yoga mat, sneakers, water, and yourself.

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.

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August 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2024-08-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Strength and Conditioning with Eyoda

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.

August 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • Fallon Field
    910 South St
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2024-08-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:00:00

This class is designed to increase physical strength through weight-bearing and resistance exercise. All major muscle groups are worked from head to toe. We finish with core training and stretching for a complete workout.

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.

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August 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 6, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • Fallon Field
    910 South St
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2024-08-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Family Friendly Yoga with Debbie

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 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • Winthrop Square
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00

This all-levels, all-ages, family-friendly yoga class offers movement and relaxation with an easy-going, approachable tone. Parents/caregivers are welcome to bring their children to flow with the class or play alongside with our "fit kit" of toys. Please note: parents/caregivers are still responsible for their child's/children's supervision as no childcare will be available. This class is not intended to be a playgroup or parent + child exercise class.

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.

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May 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • Winthrop Square
    55 Winthrop Street
    Charlestown, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Bootcamp with Trevor

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.

August 11, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 5, 2024, until August 25, 2024
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville St
    Dorchester, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2024-08-11T09:00:00 - 2024-12-01T10:00:00

This class will develop your muscular strength, increase your muscular and cardiovascular endurance, and improve your agility through performance exercises that will keep you at your optimal fitness level. This is achieved through the combination of strength training, aerobic conditioning, and agility exercises. You will experience overall improvements with your physical performance with your daily activities, balance and flexibility, sleeping habits, in addition to helping you maintain a healthy weight

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.

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August 11, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 5, 2024, until August 25, 2024
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville St
    Dorchester, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2024-08-11T09:00:00 - 2024-12-01T10:00:00
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Love Your Block with SPARK Boston

Join SPARK Boston and the Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for a clean-up of Almont Park!

April 29, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Hunt Playground / Almont Street Park
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-04-29T10:00:00 - 2023-04-29T12:00:00

On Saturday, April 29th 10-12 pm SPARK Boston and the Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are hosting Love Your Block: Mattapan! 

Join us as we engage in beautification of Almont Park and the neighboring streets of Mattapan!

For any additional questions or concerns, please email Lendsey Thicklin (lthicklin.dst@gmail.com). 

April 29, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Hunt Playground / Almont Street Park
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-04-29T10:00:00 - 2023-04-29T12:00:00
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Love Your Block with SPARK Boston

Love Your Block with the 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council!

April 22, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UP Academy Holland
    85 Olney St
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2023-04-22T10:00:00 - 2023-04-22T12:00:00

We'll be at UP Holland Academy as part of the 2023 Love Your Block first weekend of clean-ups on Saturday morning. Join SPARK Boston Council members and other neighborhood volunteers to clean up the grounds of a BPS site. You only need to bring yourself and your friends and a willingness to get a little dirty to beautify our City! Refreshments will be provided. 

April 22, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • UP Academy Holland
    85 Olney St
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    SPARK Boston
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2023-04-22T10:00:00 - 2023-04-22T12:00:00
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