29 Jun 2023
Happy Pride! Mayor Wu shared remarks at this Pride Month celebration complete with food, speeches, and a bustling dance floor. This annual event is hosted by The Age Strong Commission at the Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester.
- 10 participants
- 28 minutes
20 Apr 2023
Age Strong Expanding Engagement Grant Question and Answer Session
- 7 participants
- 34 minutes
1 Feb 2023
Mayor Wu visited the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center in Brighton to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Joined by Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, community members performed traditional songs and dances in celebration of the new year.
- 12 participants
- 47 minutes
26 Oct 2022
The Age Strong Commission hosted its annual picnic in the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center. Joined by Mayor Michelle Wu, Age Strong commissioner Emily Shea, and City Fresh Foods CEO Sheldon Lloyd, the picnic celebrates the efforts of Age Strong and its members.
Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/7PRltgWwzdI
Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/7PRltgWwzdI
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
13 Oct 2022
Each year, the Americorps Seniors Volunteer Recognition Luncheon acknowledges the selfless volunteers that lift up and support their communities. For more than 50 years, the volunteers of the RSVP and Senior Companion programs have worked to assist the residents of Boston. Mayor Wu joins with the Age Strong Commission to help honor and thank the volunteers for their service to Boston's seniors.
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
7 Jul 2022
Mayor Wu, elected officials, and residents of Boston gathered in Hyde Park to break ground on The Pryde, Boston's first LGBTQ-friendly housing development for older Bostonians. When complete, the renovations of the former Barton Rogers School (built in 1899) will create more than 10,000 square feet of community space and 72 new mixed-income rental units that will be welcoming to residents 62 and older.
- 11 participants
- 42 minutes
20 Aug 2021
Tune in as Mayor Janey joins Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea to celebrate the recent launch of the Mayor's Joy Agenda, which includes engaging activities and events to uplift Boston residents. With dancing, exotic animals, and ice cream, this event did not fail to impress the Age Strong community!
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
9 Jul 2021
Our seniors deserve the best and that's what they'll be getting at Hearth at Four Corners! Mayor Janey joins Massachusetts Secretary of Housing Michael Kennealy, Hearth President Mark Hinderlie, local elected officals and members of the Four Corners community in Dorchester, for the Grand Opening of Hearth at Four Corners. This $19 million development project has created 54 units of supportive affordable housing for older adults on a previously vacant city-owned lot on Ronald Street.
- 8 participants
- 37 minutes
26 Feb 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Mayor Walsh along with the Age Strong Commission host a virtual event commemorating the role and influence of African American heritage in the rich fabric that is the Boston community. This year’s theme is Representation, Identity, Diversity: A history of Afternoon Tea in the Black Community. The event features live musical performances by Athene Wilson and Friends and Jah Jah drummers as part of the cultural
ceremonies. The program also features storyteller Valerie Stephen, and
high tea will be facilitated by Cynthia Penton-Bell, President of the historic
Women’s Service Club of Boston.
ceremonies. The program also features storyteller Valerie Stephen, and
high tea will be facilitated by Cynthia Penton-Bell, President of the historic
Women’s Service Club of Boston.
- 12 participants
- 1:25 hours
10 Feb 2020
Big, happy smiles greeted the news that East Boston will finally get its long awaited senior center! Mayor Walsh joined City Councilor Lydia Edwards, Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, Alaina Coppola of Massport, and many others at the Paris St. Community Center to announce the exciting plans.
- 9 participants
- 24 minutes
2 Jan 2020
Festive seniors from across the city gather at the Seaport World Trade Center to dance away the end of 2019. Mayor Walsh leads a countdown to ring in the new year at the 31st Annual Senior First Night Celebration.
- 10 participants
- 21 minutes
5 Nov 2019
Boston is at the cutting edge of new technology that promises to improve our aging population's quality of life. At the Seaport World Trade Center, Mayor Walsh welcomes leading world experts on the technology of aging at the Aging 2.0 Revolutionize Conference.
- 4 participants
- 1:12 hours
1 Nov 2019
The Age Strong Public Awareness Campaign is meant to spark dialogue on ageism, to dispel stereotypes, and promote more positive messaging about aging. The campaign features eight Bostonians who challenge the labels that society puts on them. They each feel a sense of pride and ownership of their age and life experience - they Age Strong!
- 4 participants
- 12 minutes
22 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh joins friends, colleagues, and partners of Catherine Hardaway to celebrate the naming of her newly developed building in her honor. Catherine Hardaway is a visionary, advocate, and champion of the elders and disabled in the heart of Boston.
- 12 participants
- 48 minutes
7 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh and Chief Martinez attend the 25th Annual Senior Health and Fitness Walk. This is the first year the event has been held at The Lawn on D at The Massachusetts Convention Center, moving from its long time venue of Moakley Park. This walk helps to promote and encourage seniors to adopt walking as an easy and fun fitness activity that offers a myriad of health benefits.
- 6 participants
- 20 minutes
27 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh, Commissioner Osgood, and Commissioner Shea joined members of the community to celebrate the addition of two new benches that were installed outside of the BCYF Grove Hall Senior Center. Courtesy of Age Strong, Public Works, the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, and WalkBoston benches are being added throughout the city in an effort to encourage independence and activity in older Bostonians.
- 6 participants
- 14 minutes
20 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh joins City Fresh CEO Sheldon Lloyd and Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea in the annual Senior Party in the Park. For the past 15 years, the City of Boston's Age Strong Commission and City Fresh Foods have partnered to offer Boston's older adults an end of summer party at one of the city's parks.
- 3 participants
- 10 minutes
24 Jul 2019
Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker joined the Age Strong Commission to celebrate the grand opening of the 2Life Communities Harry and Jeannette House on Chestnut Hill in Brighton. 2Life communities, formerly known as Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, provide housing and community opportunities for 1,500 low-income older adults of all backgrounds.
- 6 participants
- 30 minutes
13 Jun 2019
It was a joyful afternoon at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester. Mayor Walsh, Boston's Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, and Dale Mitchell, Ethos CEO, joined others to celebrate the 7th Annual LGBT Luncheon.
- 10 participants
- 30 minutes
17 May 2019
The Age Strong Commission awards the Senior Civic Academy class of 2019 as they share their ideas for improving senior life in Boston.
- 22 participants
- 1:00 hours
1 Mar 2019
In a peek towards the future, Mayor Walsh recently announced the renaming of the "Commission on Affairs of the Elderly" to, the Age Strong Commission. On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Najya Mawasi, and Age Strong Commissioner Emily Shea, discuss how this revamped Commission better reflects the vibrancy of the people they serve.
- 3 participants
- 18 minutes
18 Dec 2018
Seniors are the backbone of our community and this project ensures they remain a part of our community. Mayor Walsh joins Congressman Lynch, Executive Director of Caritas Communities Mark Winkeller and Donna Brown of the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation to break ground on a 46 unit, affordable senior housing development near Andrew Square in South Boston.
- 5 participants
- 21 minutes
14 Dec 2018
Over 3,700 years of marriage are present at the 40th annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Luncheon, held downtown at the Four Seasons Hotel. Mayor Walsh toasts the couples, who have all been married for 50 years or more, at the reception. Congratulations are also in order for the city's Elderly Commission, which celebrates its own 50th anniversary this year.
- 4 participants
- 11 minutes
19 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh, Commissioner Shea, and volunteers gather at Mattapan's Family Service Center (Action for Boston Community Development) for the annual Senior Door Knock. The Elderly Commission aims to reach out to seniors in neighborhoods who might be at risk for isolation in the winter. The goal is to provide seniors with resources and services from the City of Boston.
- 5 participants
- 11 minutes
9 Oct 2018
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Commissioner for Elderly Affairs Emily Shea and others celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Senior Luncheon, held in the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury.
- 8 participants
- 30 minutes
4 Sep 2018
On this episode of Commissioners Corner, host Najya Mawasi and Emily Shea, the City of Boston's Commissioner on Affairs of the Elderly, discuss how Boston is adapting to a growing senior population and how Shea's team is always working to create opportunities to keep seniors engaged in their communities.
Did you know that if you are a Boston resident over the age of 60 and in need a ride to your doctor's appointment, you can call 311 and ask for a ride? Our Senior Shuttle will come pick you up.
For more information, check out boston.gov/elderly
Did you know that if you are a Boston resident over the age of 60 and in need a ride to your doctor's appointment, you can call 311 and ask for a ride? Our Senior Shuttle will come pick you up.
For more information, check out boston.gov/elderly
- 2 participants
- 22 minutes
30 May 2018
The soul of our city's neighborhoods resides in our seniors! Mayor Walsh joins Boston Elderly Commissioner Emily Shea and other elected officials to greet Dorchester seniors during a luncheon at Florian Hall to jump-start the upcoming annual Dorchester Day Parade celebration.
- 12 participants
- 38 minutes
23 May 2018
The first class of the Senior Civic Academy graduate and share their ideas for improving senior life in the city.
- 31 participants
- 1:26 hours
18 May 2018
The active senior community of West Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, and Hyde Park gather at the Irish Social Club in West Roxbury for dancing, food, and a visit from Mayor Marty Walsh. This event serves as an opportunity for local seniors to familiarize themselves with programming put on by the City of Boston Elderly Commission.
- 3 participants
- 15 minutes
11 May 2018
Mayor Walsh attends the East Boston Golden Age Club's annual Mother's Day celebration.
- 4 participants
- 9 minutes
6 Mar 2018
Mayor Walsh celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Seniority Magazine during a reception at the Parkman House in Beacon Hill. The magazine provides news and entertainment for the city's elderly residents, often created by the residents themselves.
- 7 participants
- 36 minutes
27 Dec 2017
Over 2,500 years of marriage gather at the Four Seasons in the Back Bay for the 39th Annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration. Mayor Walsh toasts the couples, all of whom have been married for over 50 years. Frank and Rose Murphy are honored as the longest married couple at 66 years.
- 4 participants
- 8 minutes
18 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh joins Commissioner of Elderly Affairs Emily Shea and City Councilor Michael Flaherty in kicking off the 2017 Mayor's Walk at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston. The walk helps encourage seniors to adopt walking as an easy and fun fitness routine.
- 7 participants
- 15 minutes
10 Oct 2017
Mayor Walsh joins Elderly Affairs Commissioner Emily Shea and Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty in acknowledging the importance of volunteerism at the Senior Corps Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Venezia restaurant in Dorchester.
- 3 participants
- 8 minutes
4 Oct 2017
As summer wanes, our seniors have one last fling at the annual Senior Party in the Park in Roxbury. Mayor Walsh, Elderly Affairs Commissioner Emily Shea, and CEO of City Fresh, Sheldon Lloyd, say goodbye to summer.
- 3 participants
- 10 minutes
4 Oct 2017
The City of Boston's Elderly Commission partnered with Boston Centers for Youth and Families to host another Memory Cafe at the Grove Hall Community Center in Dorchester. These cafes are places where individuals experiencing memory loss and their caretakers can meet to share resources and support one another.
- 18 participants
- 1:13 hours
14 Aug 2017
"You are the people that built our city", said Mayor Walsh to a group of seniors at the UMass Club on Beacon Hill, where he was joined by AARP representatives to speak about the Age-Friendly Boston Action Plan, a program which institutes policy change to enhance the quality of life for all residents.
- 4 participants
- 39 minutes
27 Jul 2017
Brighton senior citizens: new affordable housing is coming your way! Mayor Walsh joins local elected officials, along with the Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE), to break ground on a $23 million project containing 61 affordable housing units at 132 Chestnut Hill Avenue in Brighton, which will be connected to JCHE's existing 700 unit Brighton campus.
- 13 participants
- 59 minutes
18 Jul 2017
Seniors in the South End and Latino community celebrated their health at the Perfectly Balanced Life Celebration. The event marks the partnership between Tufts Health Plan, Perfectly Balanced Life and the Elderly Commission to bring wellness sessions to seniors in all of Boston's neighborhoods.
- 7 participants
- 14 minutes
14 Jul 2017
Happy Pride Week Dorchester seniors! Mayor Walsh attends the annual LGBT senior luncheon and offers remarks on the city's commitment to equality, healthy aging, and inclusivity for all LGBT seniors.
- 6 participants
- 22 minutes
12 Jul 2017
On the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, the Alzheimer's Association holds events across America to raise awareness of the disease. At City Hall, Mayor Walsh and Elderly Affairs Commissioner Emily Shea, recognize seniors in Boston living with Alzheimer's and the caregivers who support them.
- 6 participants
- 21 minutes
29 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh joins Commissioner of Elderly Affairs Emily Shea in celebrating Bunker Hill Day during the Charlestown Pride Senior Luncheon at the Knights of Columbus in Charlestown.
- 3 participants
- 7 minutes
15 Jun 2017
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Alzheimer's Association host an educational program providing insight into understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia and contrasting that with typical memory changes we all may experience.
- 6 participants
- 59 minutes
7 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh joins the Commissioner for Elderly Affairs, Emily Shea, Tufts Foundation President Nora Moreno-Cargie, and Boston's beloved seniors, to unveil the city's Age-Friendly Action Plan. This plan includes 75 action items, to be implemented over the next three years, which will greatly improve Boston seniors' quality of life.
- 8 participants
- 56 minutes
22 May 2017
Mayor Martin Walsh is joined by Emily Shea, Commissioner of Elderly Affairs, and East Boston elected officials to celebrate the Golden Age Club's annual Mother's Day party for seniors in East Boston.
- 5 participants
- 10 minutes
30 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh leads a countdown to ring in the new year at the 28th Annual Senior First Night Celebration, held at the Seaport World Trade Center.
- 4 participants
- 10 minutes
21 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh offers a congratulatory toast to couples celebrating 50 plus years of marriage at the 37th Annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration hosted by the Fairmount Copley Plaza Hotel.
- 3 participants
- 7 minutes
5 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh and other elected officials greet seniors and wish them a happy Thanksgiving during the 11th annual Italian Heritage Luncheon at the US Coast Guard Station in the North End. The celebration called for music, dancing, delicious classic Italian fare, and exciting raffle prizes.
- 4 participants
- 13 minutes
9 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh and elected officials meet with seniors at the Nazzaro Community Center in Boston's North End, to discuss local issues and inform them of the many available city services.
- 7 participants
- 16 minutes
2 Nov 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the 21st annual Mayor's Walk for Seniors, held at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston. The Elderly Commission hosted the walk and provided seniors with resources and information about health insurance.
- 5 participants
- 14 minutes
27 Oct 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the annual Hispanic Heritage Breakfast held in the Park Plaza Hotel. Local politician and activist Felix D. Arroyo was honored with a lifetime achievement award.
- 5 participants
- 49 minutes
14 Oct 2016
Mayor Walsh and Commissioner of Elderly Affairs Emily Shea join Boston seniors for the annual Picnic in the Park, held at Harambee Park in Roxbury. The picnic featured food, dancing and live performances.
- 5 participants
- 9 minutes
23 Sep 2016
Mayor Walsh and President of the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association Jim Wessler, are recognized by Eli Lilly & Company for their efforts in building awareness around Alzheimer's Disease. This ceremony took place in the Eagle Room at Boston City Hall.
- 3 participants
- 16 minutes
