Dear Members and Friends:
It was wonderful to see old and new friends at the FCA Annual Flower Share – thanks again to Northeastern’s Office for Community Engagement, for helping beautify the Fenway East & West!!!! We’ll share some photos next week.
Each spring our neighborhood goes through our own seasonal changes as colleges clear out, the Victory Gardens are abuzz with cleanups and plantings, our parks are alive with free community fitness programs and music series, there’s dining al-fresco and baseball is in full swing… there’s plenty to put a spring in your step!
Mark your calendars for June 11th, for two engaging events in the Back Bay Fens, by the Kelleher Rose Garden: start your day with some quality time (and coffee) at Mayor Wu’s coffee hour, 10am-11am and come back to smell the flowers (again!) at the FCA’s Annual Picnic at 6pm-8pm. The Kelleher Rose Garden will be in full bloom – a truly gorgeous display and a wonderful gem in our Emerald Necklace.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, May 18, 1pm, Edgerly Plaza Sunday Concert Series The 3 UmiZumis and Luci Martin (from ZUMIX) [Sunday, May 25: RAIN DATE]
Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m., “Let’s Talk About the Future of the Duck House” Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston St. (enter from Jersey St.). A community meeting to discuss this historical asset “The Duck House” on Agassiz Road and possible future uses. This “comfort station” was a typical Olmsted era structure in harmony with the park. Meeting will include a presentation of interior building photos by Landing Studios, and discussion on how the building and its setting might be preserved while allowing public access.
ONGOING
Wednesdays through June 25, 10 – 11 am, Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Join neighbors for this gentle introductory tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be indoors at Morville House, 100 Norway Street. Made possible by a grant from Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston.
Thursdays, through Aug 28, 10 – 11 am, Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park (details in ONGOING)
UPCOMING
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day see City of Boston’s holiday page for open/closed/service notices
Sunday, June 1, 2025 Boston Walk for Epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation New England fundraiser walk will start at Fenway Park, cross Boylston Street, and walk around the Back Bay Fens. No road closures or park closures occur as a result. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and walking starts at 12 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11, 10 – 11:00 a.m., Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain location: FCC) save the date!
Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association Annual Picnic, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain date: Thursday, June 12th) save the date!
ONGOING
FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 5/21
Fenway Cares Food Distribution at 2 locations:
West Fenway – Fenway Community Center, 1282 Boylston (enter-Jersey)
East Fenway – Symphony Community Park, 39 Edgerly Road
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for all dates and both locations!
The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic will now rotate locations between the West Fenway and East Fenway locations from 1-5 p.m. on Fenway Cares dates. Upcoming schedule: Fenway Community Center on 5/21, and at Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 6/4. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Thursdays, through Aug 28, 10 – 11 am, Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. Join Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series for energizing chair yoga, taught by Michelle Coleman. This class prioritizes breathing, feeling, and dropping into the body and is designed for those who do not want to practice on the floor. The practice is intended to improve body awareness, strength and flexibility. For more information, visit: Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series Chair Yoga Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
RED SOX: Go Sox! Red Sox Schedule / Neighborhood 9s / Concerts at Fenway.
Boston’s 250th Anniversary Go Boston!
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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