This week is all about being grateful for life’s blessings. If you’re looking to help out those that may not be as fortunate, here are a few opportunities to give back to your local community this week.
Make Your Holiday Season More Meaningful at the Celebration of Life
Tuesday, November 20th 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston St, Boston
For more than 30 years, Victory Program’s “Celebration of Life” has been free for people living with HIV/AIDS. Attendees are encouraged to bring up to two loved ones to enjoy a sit-down, family-style Thanksgiving dinner, live entertainment, a community resource fair, and more. In addition to giving guests an important opportunity to catch up with old friends and celebrate the holidays, Celebration of Life is also the biggest fundraiser of the year to support important services at the Boston Living Center. For more information and to register, click here.
Night Before Thanksgiving Donation Yoga
Wednesday, November 21 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
The Phoenix Room
19 Inn St, Newburyport
Join Sarah Oleson for Thanksgiving-Eve Yoga! Sarah will lead you through a slow flow vinyasa yoga practice, to bow to all that we are thankful for. The practice will end with a sound healing meditation to peacefully guide you into your Holiday. After class, enjoy a Thanksgiving treat from The Juicery! Part of the proceeds of this event will go to Our Neighbor’s Table. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Boston Volvo Thanksgiving Day 5K
Thursday, November 22nd 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Boston Volvo Village
75 North Beacon Street, Brighton
The Boston Volvo Thanksgiving Day 5K presented locally by Boston Volvo Village is a 5K run for everyone! Come be a part of this awesome event and help change the world for people with MS. For more information, click here.
Mistletoe Ball 2018
Saturday, November 24th 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
138 Saint James Avenue, Boston
The Hellenic Women’s Club engages in wide-reaching philanthropic endeavors while promoting Hellenic ideals, culture, and community in New England. The Mistletoe Ball is their premier fundraising event. Join them for a memorable night of cocktails and music by Eye 2 Eye and Orfeas. For more information, click here.
Cycle for a Cause with Rev’d Burlington
Saturday, November 24th 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Rev’d Indoor Cycling
80 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington
Join REVD cycling in Burlington for a post-Thanksgiving sweat. Instructor Alyssa Pantozzi will lead you through a 45-minute ride, all to benefit The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation! For more information and to reserve your bike, click here.