Fenway Civic Association

Elected officials have organized a Public Information Meeting on Green Line Capacity Issues & Solutions on January 17th at the Boston Public Library.
More information is available here.

Dear Members and Friends:

To discuss proposed bicycling improvements on Brookline Ave & Palace Rd.

Thursday, October 4, 2012; 6 PM – 8 PM

Yawkey Center at Dana-Farber
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston

Room 306

What are the project limits and scope?

The bicycle facilities being discussed are on Brookline Avenue from The Fenway to The Riverway and Palace Road from Longwood Ave to The Fenway. Both bicycle facilities will provide a better connection for bicyclists traveling to and from the Longwood Medical Area. This area, which includes numerous schools and hospitals, is one of the largest destinations for cyclists in the City of Boston.

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

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/

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

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.

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!