Grimes King Foundation for the Elderly Established in 1860

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07/07/2026

The son of Lynchburg native and Tuskegee Airman Chauncey Spencer Sr. helped reimagine the National Air and Space Museum's new World War II aviation exhibit.

07/07/2026

As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we are reminded of our founder, Kip Tiernan’s activism and compassion. Every day, we carry out her vision—providing sanctuary and opportunity to our guests while amplifying their voices and advocating for their rights.

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06/07/2026

Central Boston Elder Services (cbes) Care Unites Us Gala scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Westin Copley. For details on this important annual fundraising gala, see:

From Hope to Possibilities

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06/07/2026

Come learn with us at Astoria Quarter Acre Farm 🌿

Our July workshops are all about getting to know the plants around us and how they can support our everyday lives. Join herbalist Milly Henry of Milly and Me Apothecary as we explore plant identification and create herbal infusions using skin-loving herbs.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your connection with herbal traditions, you're welcome here. Bring a friend and spend the afternoon in the community.

Free and open to all.

📍15 Flint St, Mattapan
🗓 July 8 & 22, 2-4 PM

06/07/2026

Looking to celebrate Disability Pride Month? Check out this list of great local events compiled by the Community Resource Center! Visit tinyurl.com/DisabilityPride26 for an interactive and clickable version of the flyer.

06/07/2026

The weather will be cooler tomorrow, Monday, July 6 – just in time for our Fourth of July Deck Party from 3 to 4 p.m. Dance or listen to live music from the Bo and Bill Winiker Band while you enjoy ice cream from Cabot’s. A dairy-free flavor will be available.

Registration is requested at myactivecenter.com or 617-796-1660.

We’d love to see you there!

06/07/2026

Abolitionist Frederick Douglass praised the Declaration of Independence’s ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but emphasized they did not extend to all. In a speech on July 5, 1852, he stated, "This Fourth of July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn."

Douglass had a long career as an advocate for the abolition of slavery and universal suffrage. As a writer and public figure, he published three autobiographies, delivered thousands of speeches, and founded the influential newspaper the “North Star.”

Learn more about Douglass by experiencing the first joint acquisition between Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery and National Portrait Gallery USA, “Lessons of the Hour” by Isaac Julien, on view through August 9, 2026.

📷 : Frederick Douglass, c. 1856. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.