The official Bluesky account of the Boston Age Strong Commission. Our mission is to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong together. boston.gov/age-stronghttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mttxgj3c5s2n Through the Expanding Engagement Grant, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission seek to fund projects that are expanding social engagement programming and outreach to older adults residing in Boston. To learn more about the grant, or how to apply, visit bit.ly/EE-Grant.24 Aug 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttxgj3c5s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mt2kqh6rac2cThrough the Expanding Engagement Grant, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission seek to fund projects that are expanding social engagement programming and outreach to older adults residing in Boston. To learn more about the grant, or how to apply, visit bit.ly/EE-Grant.14 Aug 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2kqh6rac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msvjvaftyi27Need a ride? Call our shuttle! Boston's Age Strong Commission provides free transportation to non-emergency medical appointments within Boston, with advanced notice. To learn more about our shuttles or how to book a ride, visit boston.gov/agestrongshuttle12 Aug 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvjvaftyi27https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mstjvrx5fz24Each month Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Massachusetts Law: Landlord/Tenant Law, a free online event. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.11 Aug 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstjvrx5fz24https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mssuxqfowm2yEach month, Age Strong’s Veronica B. Smith Senior Center (VBS) in Brighton publishes its “Senior Spotlight,” including dozens of free activities, programs & classes for older residents. This week’s featured activity is Guitar Class with Academia de Musica! Learn more at bit.ly/age-strong-vbs.11 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssuxqfowm2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msqfd77l3q2yLooking for something to do this August? Check out the East Boston Senior Center's August Calendar, available now on bit.ly/age-strong-ebsc. 10 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqfd77l3q2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msnqomzerb2cJoin Age Strong’s next West Roxbury Memory Cafe, Friday, August 14, 10:30am-12noon at Boston Public Library’s West Roxbury Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe.09 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnqomzerb2chttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mslhqkhcyu25Each month Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Knitting & Crafts Circle at the Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library in Dorchester. Get more details at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.08 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslhqkhcyu25https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msjh7in4q225Each month, Age Strong’s Veronica B. Smith Senior Center (VBS) in Brighton publishes its “Senior Spotlight,” including dozens of free activities, programs & classes for older residents. This week’s featured activity is Ballroom Dance Classes! Learn more at bit.ly/age-strong-vbs.07 Aug 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjh7in4q225https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msj56hbrob2tJoin Age Strong’s next Codman Square Memory Cafe, Wednesday, August 12, 10am-12noon at Boston Public Library’s Codman Square Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe. 07 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj56hbrob2thttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msgh3ofcn426We know that access to affordable, flexible transportation is a challenge for Boston’s older residents. To help remove barriers, we’ve formed a collaborative initiative -- Healthy Rides. For more information on where Healthy Rides can take you, or how to book one, visit boston.gov/healthy-rides. 06 Aug 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgh3ofcn426https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mse4bm3ifj2lJoin Age Strong’s next rotating Memory Cafe, Friday, August 7, 11:30am-1pm at Boston Public Library’s South Boston Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe.05 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse4bm3ifj2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3msbbxsacna25Looking for something to do this August? Check out the East Boston Senior Center's August Calendar, available now on bit.ly/age-strong-ebsc. 04 Aug 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbbxsacna25https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3ms73daucsw25Each month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Root Beer Float Social at the Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library in Mission Hill. Get more details at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do. http://bit.ly/age-strong-to-do03 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms73daucsw25https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mruttahqp222We know that access to affordable, flexible transportation is a challenge for Boston’s older residents. To help remove barriers, we’ve formed a collaborative initiative -- Healthy Rides. For more information on where Healthy Rides can take you, or how to book one, visit boston.gov/healthy-rides. 30 Jul 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruttahqp222https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mrftbdg35s2xJoin Age Strong’s next rotating Memory Cafe, Friday, July 31, 11:30am-1pm at Boston Public Library’s North End Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe.24 Jul 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrftbdg35s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mraqey2xfl2mEach month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park in Dorchester. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.22 Jul 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraqey2xfl2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mr3hekl44a2cJoin Age Strong’s next Jamaica Plain Memory Cafe (bilingual in Spanish) Monday, July 27, 10:30am-12noon at Boston Public Library’s Jamaica Plain Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe. http://boston.gov/memory-cafe20 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3hekl44a2chttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mqrmzfmhd52dEach month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for older residents, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Intro to Disability History, hosted by the Boston Public Library. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.16 Jul 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrmzfmhd52dhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mqkihxa5l625Each month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for older residents, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Swingin' in the Fens at Ramler Park in Fenway/Kenmore. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.13 Jul 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqkihxa5l625https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mqajpdauj32aEach month, Boston’s Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for older residents, called the Monthly “To-Do.” This week’s featured event is Chair Yoga at the North End Branch of the Boston Public Library in the North End. Get details on this at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.09 Jul 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqajpdauj32ahttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mq2wctkqo62mJoin Age Strong’s next West Roxbury Memory Cafe, Wednesday, May 17, 10am-12noon at Boston Public Library’s West Roxbury Branch. For more information & to RSVP, call Corinne at 617-635-3745 or visit boston.gov/memory-cafe.07 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wctkqo62mhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mpm6xfwse42aAn excessive heat warning has been declared in the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3. Visit boston.gov/heat to learn more.01 Jul 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpm6xfwse42ahttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mpjer4k24v2yAmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Andrea Sargent currently volunteers at the Centre Food Hub in Jamaica Plain. To learn more about Andrea, read the June 2026 issue of our volunteer newsletter at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/volunteer-opportunities-older-people#volunteer-newsletter.30 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjer4k24v2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mpbtdmtdja2dABCD South End Neighborhood Services Center has been an Age Strong volunteer partner site since 2024. To learn more about them visit boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/volunteer-opportunities-older-people#volunteer-newsletter.27 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbtdmtdja2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mp4sihrdha2nBoston’s Age Strong Commission hosts a variety of volunteer programs for older adults to share their time and skills to support their community. To learn more at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/volunteer-opportunities-older-people#volunteer-newsletter.25 Jun 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4sihrdha2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3moj6cv777l2wEach month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." This week’s featured event is Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do. 17 Jun 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3moj6cv777l2whttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mo4loy5bxh25Each month, Boston's Age Strong Commission shares dozens of free activities for Boston's older adults, called the Monthly "To-Do." Next week’s featured event is Personal Budgeting by the City of Boston Credit Union. Get details on this & dozens more activities at bit.ly/age-strong-to-do.12 Jun 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4loy5bxh25https://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mnzk735plg2vAs we age, we gain protective factors – wisdom and resilience – but barriers still exist for older adults trying to thrive in their older years. That’s why it’s important to elevate the mental health needs of #olderadults. Join us in this cause. Share their stories: https://tinyurl.com/mrnwbwu911 Jun 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzk735plg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/agestrong.boston.gov/post/3mnwuu4d3ij2aJoin Central Boston Elder Services Friday, June 12, at 2315 Washington St in Roxbury for the 5th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk! Gather to raise awareness & advocate for support for older adults in our community. Visit centralboston.org for more information. 10 Jun 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:6ihvf2nynfwtg7cl4uecot2b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwuu4d3ij2a