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  • Saturdays, January 30, February 6, 13, & 20, 12:00 noon – Frost Fit: BCBSMA Lynx Saturday Workouts

    Frost Fit Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is back on the Esplanade this winter for four physically-distant outdoor fitness classes led by Lynx Fitness Club.

    For four consecutive Saturdays this winter, beginning January 30, instructors from Lynx Fitness Club will lead you through a free hour-long high intensity interval training (HIIT) class that incorporates bodyweight strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts for maximum calorie burning effect, set to fun and upbeat music. It might be cold outside but we are bringing the heat! Anyone who attends these workouts will receive select Frost Fit Winter Series swag. Classes will be held virtually if it’s not possible to host in-person on the Esplanade.

    Registration for Lynx Saturday Workouts is capped at 23 people per class and is only available by clicking here, through Eventbrite. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. By registering for Lynx Saturday Workouts, you automatically sign the electronic waiver to participate in this Frost Fit Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts fitness class.

    Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@EsplanadeBoston) to learn the latest news on Frost Fit and potential class cancellations due to weather conditions. You can also look to our Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) and Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to find out the latest news on Frost Fit and all things Esplanade.

    We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lynx Fitness Club, Wishroute, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation this year to give the Greater Boston Community the opportunity to experience a positive, physically-distant and energetic outdoor winter workout like no other.

    FROST FIT COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

    • Participants are required to pre-register in advance; only pre-registered attendees can participate.
    • Cones will be placed on the grass roughly 8 feet apart to designate where participants can stand. We ask participants to please respect keeping a consistent physical distance of 8 feet from others.
    • All participants are required to wear a mask.
    • The Esplanade Association will have hand sanitizer available on-site.
    • Stay home if you feel sick and/or are part of a vulnerable population

  • Wednesday, August 12, 10:00 am – Cooking with Chefs & Oldways, Online

    Join the Armenian Heritage park online for Celebrating What Unites Us! the virtual cooking series, a collaboration of Age-Friendly Boston, OLDWAYS and Friends of Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway, to keep us connected, coming together.

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 at 10 am
    Welcome: Andrea Burns, Director, Age-Friendly Boston

    MEXICAN CUISINE Executive Chef Colton Coburn-Wood & Friends of Cósmica, a Mexican Eatery in the Revolution Hotel, South End
    “….inventive Mexican street food from the mind of chef Colton Coburn-Wood…a New England native who’s spent a lot of time in Arizona, California and Mexico…expect playful twists on Mexican fare…” – Boston Magazine

    REGISTER VIA ZOOM.

    Celebrating What Unites Us! series celebrates the immigrant experience, building community and cross-cultural understanding, and promoting healthy and active living. The monthly series was launched two years ago, an exciting collaboration of Age-Friendly Boston, The KITCHEN at Boston Public Market and Friends of Armenian Heritage Park. Each month highlighted the cultural heritage of many residents of the City of Boston and beyond. All first met at Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway where a community leader shared his/her immigrant experience. Many walked the Labyrinth. Then walked to The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market where a chef prepared a signature dish for all to enjoy for lunch and conversation, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

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  • Sunday, May 20, 9:00 am – Esplanade 5K

    The Esplanade Association announces the 2018 Esplanade 5K, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, on Sunday, May 20 at 9:00 am. For the first time, Boston’s Most Beautiful 5K will take place on a Sunday morning. Join a thousand of your fellow Esplanade-lovers running the most popular route in Greater Boston. This course takes an unparalleled riverfront route with both water and garden views, set against the iconic backdrop of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. The finish line is perfectly photogenic, with passing sailboats on the Charles River. Use code EARLYBIRD for $5 off race entry, now through April 20. To register, or for more details, visit http://Esplanade5K.com.  Also sponsored by Wayfair, with support from Dashing Whippets.

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Fall Harvest Fest

    Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Fall Harvest Fest

    Join Project Bread for Fall Harvest Fest the evening of October 28th, 2015 6PM-9PM at the BOSTON DESIGN CENTER for a celebration of the bounty of the season. The cocktail reception and dinner will support Project Bread’s Chefs In Schools program. The Honoree is Andrew Dreyfus, President & CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the “FRESH APPROACH” AWARD RECIPIENT is the Honorable Brian S. Dempsey, Chair, Massachusetts House Committee on Ways and Means. Don’t have your tickets yet? $250 per person. Click here to purchase!  Learn more: www.projectbread.org/fallharvest

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