Free BlueBikes for World Mental Health Day
Did you know that 30 minutes or more of exercise three to five days a week may significantly improve an individual’s mental health and reduce depression and anxiety?For the third year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is recognizing World Mental Health Day (10/10) and supporting health and wellness within the community by sponsoring free Bluebikes rides on Monday, October 10th! Riders interested in a World Mental Health day ride can download the Bluebikes App on a mobile device and selecting “Adventure Pass.” To recognize the importance of supporting friends and family on their mental health, the initiative also includes a “Take a ride, Give a ride” offer, which provides all Bluebikes riders on World Mental Health Day with a unique code for one free single trip pass to share with a friend or family member.
DIY Halloween Cookie Decorating Kits
Get in the Halloween spirt with Top Shelf’s DIY Halloween Cookie Decorating Kit. Each kit comes with either 6 or 12 pumpkin sugar cookies – Orange, Purple, & White Frosting Orange, Purple, & WhiteDecorating Sugars Orange, Purple, & White Sprinkles. You can reserve yours here!
The Yurts Return at the Bowery Bar
The Bowery Bar has announced the adorable outdoor winter village on their patio is back for another season. Get cozy inside one of their three yurts – complete with outdoor heaters, blankets and furry seats on both low top and high top seating! Bookings are now live on their website! Each yurt holds about 8 people and are available lunch, brunch and dinner! Winter attire is encouraged.
The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium is coming to the Boston
The only words capable of justifying the excitement to be experienced at The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium is “Absolutely Outrageous”. Mr. B.S. Swindler AKA Mr. Swindle hosts his captivating 90-minute extravaganza delighting his audience with an unparalleled exhibition of classic vintage amusement, live acrobats and comedy. The show will take place under the big top on the grounds of Harpoon Brewery. The Drink-Ory Garden will feature eccentric beer, wine and food from The Harpoon Brewery! Featured brews include the Harpoon IPA, Rec League, and ‘“The Swindler,’” an exclusive beer brewed just for the show! The Harpoon Brewery will also be serving up delicious dishes and savory snacks such as handmade pretzels, handmade pretzel dogs, pizza, popcorn and more! The show will be in town October 12th – November 6th. You can learn more and purchase tickets here.
Register to Vote
The General Election in Massachusetts is on Tuesday, November 8th. The last day to register to vote is October 29th. You can do it right here!
Be informed. Get involved.
BPDA Community Meeting: Plan Newmarket Square. Open office hours. Feel free to “drop in” to discuss content from any previous PLAN: Newmarket meeting. (No new material will be presented.) All materials may be found on the project website. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Join the Zoom meeting Meeting ID: 161 452 1327 Toll-free call-in number: 833 568 8864 US
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.