Fenway Civic Association

Please join us on 8/23 and 8/30 at 7:15 a.m. at Symphony Park, located at the corner of Edgerly Road and Norway Street.

Led by Master Trainer Celeste Platt from the Boston Sports Club, this 45 minute class is a fun way to work out and start your day!

strength,core & cardio
speed, agility & flexibility
injury prevention training
motivating group setting
fun,dynamic & challenging
experience Symphony park!

Wear comfortable workout attire. Bring water bottle and towel, yoga mat optional.

In event of rain, classes will be canceled and rain dates posted in the park.
For more information, email friendsofsymphonypark@gmail.com

These free classes are made possible through a generous grant from the Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust, supported by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Symphony Park

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Monday August 13th (Rain date of August 14) from 6:30 – 7:30pm at Ramler Park on Peterborough Street.

This will be a volunteer opportunity doing park maintenance and preparations for a concert later in the week. We’re looking for 10-15 volunteers willing to get their hands dirty.

Please RSVP to fenwayyp@gmail.com or on our facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/330157690411023/

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Classes will resume on 8/16. See you then!

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FREE – “Bootcamp” Group Exercise Classes, taught by Certified Master Personal Trainer Celeste Platt from Boston Sports Club. Please dress in comfortable workout attire and athletic shoes. Bring a water bottle and towel. Yoga Mat optional.

Strength, core, cardio, speed, agility, flexibility, and injury prevention training High energy and motivation group exercise classes Fun, dynamic, and challenging

Class details: 8 Thursdays from 7:15-8:00 a.m. at Symphony Park, located at the corner of Edgerly Road and Norway Street. In event of rain, classes will be rescheduled with rain dates posted in the park.

Remaining class dates: 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16
Thanks to the Mission Hill-Fenway Trust for making these classes possible.

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Many thanks to our neighbors, friends, and neighborhood institutions including Emmanuel College and Berklee College of Music for supporting these recent events highlighting the beauty of the Fenway, including its birds, roses, and talented musicians!   Click on the Recent Events link to see more photos from these wonderful events.

Swingin’ in the Fens at Ramler Park

More than 100 neighbors and friends turned out for the annual Swingin’ in the Fens concert, held on July 11 at Ramler Park.   The Marcella Camargo Quartet provided a fabulous evening of Brazilian Jazz.  Our thanks to Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston ParkArts for co-sponsoring this event.

Rose Garden Picnic

FCA’s annual Rose Garden Picnic in June was a great success.  Dozens of neighbors and friends came out on a beautiful evening to enjoy the roses in full bloom.    Thanks to the Whiskey Boys for once again providing the musical entertainment, sponsored by Emmanuel College.   Our thanks to Shaws for providing refreshments.

Annual Bird Walk

In April FCA held their Annual “Birds of the Back Bay Fens” Guided Bird Walk with Stephen Baird, Naturalist (Friends of Jamaica Pond).   We had beautiful weather, sunshine, and a great turnout!

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Tai Chi for Beginners, taught by Sifu Huan Zhang of Huan’s Tai Chi. All ages are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing.Class details: 8 Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Symphony Park, located at the corner of Edgerly Road and Norway Street in the East Fenway. In event of rain, classes will be held indoors at Morville House, 100 Norway Street.

Class dates: 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9

Thanks to the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department and ParkARTS for making these classes possible.

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FREE – “Bootcamp” Group Exercise Classes, taught by Certified Master Personal Trainer Celeste Platt from Boston Sports Club. Please dress in comfortable workout attire and athletic shoes. Bring a water bottle and towel. Yoga Mat optional.

• Strength, core, cardio, speed, agility, flexibility, and injury prevention training
• High energy and motivation group exercise classes
• Fun, dynamic, and challenging

Class details: 8 Thursdays from 7:15-8:00 a.m. at Symphony Park, located at the corner of Edgerly Road and Norway Street.

In event of rain, classes will be rescheduled with rain dates posted in the park.

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Please join us for the annual Rose Garden Picnic!

Date:  Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm

Location:  Outside the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens (across from 77 Park Drive).

The Rose Garden will be open for casual viewing, and visitors usually bring a picnic supper.  Soft drinks and sweets will be provided.  It is a great night to visit with neighbors, take in the colorful roses, and enjoy the outstanding blue grass music of The Whiskey Boys quartet (Violin, Guitar, Bass, and Banjo).  This year’s Whiskey Boys performance will be courtesy of Emmanuel College.

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Please save the date for these upcoming events in the Fenway.

Thursday, April 19th:  Fenway Park Open House!

In celebration of Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary the Red Sox have invited their neighbors to join them for a Fenway Park Open House on Thursday, April 19th from 9am until 7pm (the eve of the 100th anniversary of the first game ever played at Fenway Park.)

This special event is free and will give fans an opportunity to explore 100-year-old Fenway Park at their own pace. Fans will have the ability to discover distinctive areas of Fenway and learn more about the ballpark by following the “Fenway Park: A Living Museum” plaques, displays and historical markers. Throughout the day, fans can enjoy presentations of artifacts, “touching the game” exhibits and other unique presentations. During the Open House attendees will be able to walk the warning track, peek inside the Green Monster scoreboard and visit other spaces within the ballpark not normally available or accessible to fans. There will also be autograph signings throughout the day.

Saturday, April 21st:  Muddy River Cleanup

9 am – 12 pm.   Hosted by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, this annual event draws many volunteers.   Equipment and directions will be provided.

RSVP: Kevin O’Grady at projectassistant@emeraldnecklace.org

Saturday, April 28th:  Boston Shines

The annual event fosters neighborhood pride, providing more than 5,000 volunteers with tools and materials to clean parks, recreational spaces and business districts to beautify Boston for the spring and summer. For more information and to sign up for Boston Shines, visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/ons/bostonshines/

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