Dear Members and Friends:
On Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives in military service for our nation, and we pray for a true and lasting peace.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day
It was Decoration Day at first. In the mid-1860s in the aftermath of the Civil War, John A. Logan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of Republic, chose May 30, 1868, as a day to decorate the graves of Union troops across the nation. Logan’s extraordinary transformation from an avid racist and Lincoln opponent to an advocate for the Union and then an African American Civil Rights and education champion is a fascinating American story that should be better known.
In 1950, President Harry Truman proclaimed: Memorial Day, which has long been set aside for paying tribute to those who lost their lives in war, shall henceforth be dedicated also as a day for Nation-wide prayer for permanent peace.
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.
UPCOMING
Monday, June 2, 6-7:30 pm New Edgerly Plaza Open House
Rain date: Wednesday, June 4th. Come talk to the Streets Cabinet team about things that are working well at the plaza and things that could be improved, as well as ideas you may have for activation, programming and even design (e.g., furniture, art). Tell your neighbors and come talk about what you want at the plaza!
Wednesday, June 11, 10 – 11:00 a.m., Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain location: FCC)
Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods.
Wednesday, June 11, 6 – 8 p.m., Fenway Civic Association Annual Picnic, Back Bay Fens – Kelleher Rose Garden (rain date: Thursday, June 12th)
Friends, flowers, food & music – it’s picnic time again!!!
ONGOING
FENWAY CARES Every Other Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. ’til done, Next date: 6/4
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 6/18, and at Morville House, 100 Norway Street on 6/4. Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
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, 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!
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See you around!
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