Boston Age Strong Commission
@agestrong.boston.gov
The official Bluesky account of the Boston Age Strong Commission. Our mission is to enhance the lives of people 55+ with meaningful programs, resources, and connections so we can live and age strong together.
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Boston's Age Strong Commission is hiring for our new Community Ambassador Program! We're looking for Boston residents with deep connection to these older adult communities: LGBTQ+, Somali, Cabo Verdean, Chinese & Latino. View the job description at boston.gov/communityambassador
November 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Boston's Age Strong Commission is hiring for our new Community Ambassador Program! We're looking for Boston residents with deep connection to these older adult communities: LGBTQ+, Somali, Cabo Verdean, Chinese & Latino. View the job description at boston.gov/communityambassador
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If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
October 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
If President Trump allows SNAP to expire, @boston.gov will be ready to help our neighbors.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
If you need assistance during this time of intense and entirely preventable need, go to boston.gov/SNAP or call 311.
⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family.
#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family.
#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
#ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston
Thanks to everyone who came out to National Night Out in Chinatown last night! It was great to meet folks, learn about the importance of public safety, and be in community. Thanks to BPD, Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council, and Tai Tung Village!
August 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out to National Night Out in Chinatown last night! It was great to meet folks, learn about the importance of public safety, and be in community. Thanks to BPD, Chinatown/South Cove Neighborhood Council, and Tai Tung Village!
Have you checked out our August “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
August 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Have you checked out our August “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
This Week Marks the 35th Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Boston Disability Commission hosted it's first ever disability flag raising today on Boston City Hall Plaza in honor of the ADA. @disabilitycommission.boston.gov
July 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This Week Marks the 35th Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Boston Disability Commission hosted it's first ever disability flag raising today on Boston City Hall Plaza in honor of the ADA. @disabilitycommission.boston.gov
Have you checked out the July issue of Boston Seniority Magazine? We distribute to 350 locations across neighborhoods. You can also read Boston Seniority Magazine & Spanish selections online at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/boston-seniority-magazine
July 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Have you checked out the July issue of Boston Seniority Magazine? We distribute to 350 locations across neighborhoods. You can also read Boston Seniority Magazine & Spanish selections online at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/boston-seniority-magazine
Have you checked out our July “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
July 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Have you checked out our July “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Grateful to celebrate pride with some of Boston’s older residents today at our @agestrong.boston.gov LGBTQ+ Pride Luncheon at Venezia in Dorchester.
June 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Grateful to celebrate pride with some of Boston’s older residents today at our @agestrong.boston.gov LGBTQ+ Pride Luncheon at Venezia in Dorchester.
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, The Record Co! To find out how to become an Age-Friendly Certified business, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, The Record Co! To find out how to become an Age-Friendly Certified business, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for the City of Boston from Sunday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 24, due to weather forecast of temperatures in the 90s and heat index up to 100 degrees.
Read about the heat emergency and find cooling and safety info: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-w...
Read about the heat emergency and find cooling and safety info: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-w...
June 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for the City of Boston from Sunday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 24, due to weather forecast of temperatures in the 90s and heat index up to 100 degrees.
Read about the heat emergency and find cooling and safety info: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-w...
Read about the heat emergency and find cooling and safety info: www.boston.gov/news/mayor-w...
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, Revamp Training! To find out how to become Age-Friendly Certified, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
June 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, Revamp Training! To find out how to become Age-Friendly Certified, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
Age Strong thanks Dorchester’s The Ice CreamSmith (2295 Dorchester Ave.) for providing tasty treats at our “What Brings You Joy” workshop at the Lower Mills Boston Housing Authority last week. Yum!
June 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Age Strong thanks Dorchester’s The Ice CreamSmith (2295 Dorchester Ave.) for providing tasty treats at our “What Brings You Joy” workshop at the Lower Mills Boston Housing Authority last week. Yum!
Have you checked out our June “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
May 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Have you checked out our June “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, Rozzie Bound Books Co-Op! To find out how to become an Age-Friendly Certified business, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/.../age.../a...
May 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations to Age Strong’s newest Age-Friendly Certified business, Rozzie Bound Books Co-Op! To find out how to become an Age-Friendly Certified business, or to see the list of Age-Friendly businesses to shop at, visit www.boston.gov/.../age.../a...
Do you want to help serve Boston's older adults? Age Strong is hiring! For more information and to apply, visit boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/age-strong-job-opportunities
May 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Do you want to help serve Boston's older adults? Age Strong is hiring! For more information and to apply, visit boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/age-strong-job-opportunities
The Byte Shop in Jamaica Plain completed Age Strong’s training to become our newest Age-Friendly Certified business. To find out more, or to find other Age-Friendly shops, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
May 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Byte Shop in Jamaica Plain completed Age Strong’s training to become our newest Age-Friendly Certified business. To find out more, or to find other Age-Friendly shops, visit www.boston.gov/departments/...
Check out May's issue of Boston Seniority Magazine! We distribute to 350 locations across neighborhoods, including community centers, library branches & grocery stores. You can also read Boston Seniority Magazine & Spanish selections online at www.boston.gov/departments/...
May 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Check out May's issue of Boston Seniority Magazine! We distribute to 350 locations across neighborhoods, including community centers, library branches & grocery stores. You can also read Boston Seniority Magazine & Spanish selections online at www.boston.gov/departments/...
Have you checked out our May “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/.../age-stro....
May 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Have you checked out our May “To-Do” yet? Age Strong’s Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/.../age-stro....
Are you cleared for takeoff? Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a #REALID if you don't have a passport or other TSA-approved ID to fly within the U.S. Visit mass.gov/REALID for more info.
April 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Are you cleared for takeoff? Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a #REALID if you don't have a passport or other TSA-approved ID to fly within the U.S. Visit mass.gov/REALID for more info.
Citizenship Day is this Saturday, April 12! to Schedule an appointment to get help with your application, call 617-694-5949. For more information on this event, visit boston.gov/immigrants
April 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Citizenship Day is this Saturday, April 12! to Schedule an appointment to get help with your application, call 617-694-5949. For more information on this event, visit boston.gov/immigrants
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Residents at South Cove West have been working hard at the Mindfulness and Meditation for Older Adults Program by @agestrong.boston.gov. This 8-session program guides older adults through meditative practices and tools for gratitude, stress reduction, and healthy living. #OlderAdults
April 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Residents at South Cove West have been working hard at the Mindfulness and Meditation for Older Adults Program by @agestrong.boston.gov. This 8-session program guides older adults through meditative practices and tools for gratitude, stress reduction, and healthy living. #OlderAdults
Special Age Strong shout out to Diana Payoute, who's retiring after many years of service with our Age Strong Shuttle. Thank you for helping Boston's older adults & congratulations!
April 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Special Age Strong shout out to Diana Payoute, who's retiring after many years of service with our Age Strong Shuttle. Thank you for helping Boston's older adults & congratulations!
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We're monitoring the ongoing measles outbreak in multiple states in partnership with state and federal authorities.
The best way to keep yourself and your family healthy is to make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles.
Find a vaccine provider near you at vaccines.gov.
#Measles
The best way to keep yourself and your family healthy is to make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles.
Find a vaccine provider near you at vaccines.gov.
#Measles
March 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We're monitoring the ongoing measles outbreak in multiple states in partnership with state and federal authorities.
The best way to keep yourself and your family healthy is to make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles.
Find a vaccine provider near you at vaccines.gov.
#Measles
The best way to keep yourself and your family healthy is to make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles.
Find a vaccine provider near you at vaccines.gov.
#Measles
Have you checked out the April “To-Do” yet? The Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/....
March 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Have you checked out the April “To-Do” yet? The Monthly “To-Do” is a sampling of free activities for older adults to participate in across the city of Boston each month. To read this month’s issue, visit www.boston.gov/departments/....