Dear Members and Friends:
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. Memorial Day is a federal holiday. Military Times reports on the lives lost and those wounded in the current war in Iran. In 2000, a National Moment of Remembrance -at 3pm local time, was instituted. Please take a moment to remember and reflect on the lives lost during military service to the United States.
Tuesday: 5/26 (repeats 6/2 if supplies remain!), 3-6 pm, Kitchen Compost Kit giveaway at New Edgerly Plaza. (see flyer below)
SAVE THE DATE!
Our next gathering will be the FCA Annual Picnic, Wednesday, June 10th 6-8pm, just outside the Kelleher Rose Garden (Back Bay Fens). Roses, do your thing!
TRANSPORTATION NEWS
MBTA Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements
Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029.
Green Line trains will bypass the station in both directions while construction is ongoing. Regular Green Line service to all other E branch stations will continue during this time.
View press release for more details
Service Alternatives to Symphony on Green Line are: Northeastern University or Prudential stops, both stations are 0.3 miles away (or about a five-minute walk) from Symphony. Orange Line at Massachusetts Avenue, is 0.1 miles (or about a three-minute walk) from Symphony. The Route 39 bus operates parallel to the E branch in both directions along Huntington Avenue.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Journey the Necklace is a vibrant, self-guided summer adventure that invites you to experience the full Emerald Necklace—one stunning park at a time. Get ready to explore, move, and connect with one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful park systems in a whole new way! Check the ENC website for routes, elevations, history, and get into the fun of sharing your pics and logging your trip! Visit the site then get moving.
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 3
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 1-5 pm on Fenway Cares dates. Rotates between the West and East Fenway locations (see above). Offerings may include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, on 6/3 at Morville House, 100 Norway St. and 6/17 at Fenway Community Center.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (8 class series, May through June)
All are welcome to this beginning tai chi class. In event of rain, classes will be held indoors at Morville House (enter at 100 Norway St.).
Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 10, 17, 24
Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27)
Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 