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Healthy-Steps is a movement program designed to help you thrive! This playful class is for everyBODY and can be done seated or standing. It focuses on improving strength and endurance, range of motion, and provides an opportunity to work on balance. Dance with props to eclectic music and have fun on the way to better health.

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

Add some movement to your day! General Exercise is a chair-based fitness class with supported standing strength training and balance. We’ll use a variety of props such as a play ball, resistance band, and weights to practice functional movement patterns. Enjoy moving to music while doing easy-to-follow cardio, mobility, strengthening and stretching exercises.

Getting an understanding of your Body Fat and Body Mass Index can help understand what you need, but we also want to look at our Body Roundness Index. Unlike BMI, Body Roundness Index BRI accounts for body shape and fat distribution, offering a more correct assessment of cardiometabolic risk.

Zumba Gold® uses Latin and international rhythms and is a lower intensity version of Zumba® for active older adults. It uses easy-to follow moves that focus on balance, range of motion, and coordination. The class is designed to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular conditioning and flexibility while helping relieve arthritic pain.

Instructions for joining will be added here before the meeting.

This is a meeting of the School Committee School Building Facilities and Maintenance Subcommittee.

Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. 

Connect with friends new and old while spending time out in nature. This group walks at a moderate pace and is a great way to add movement to your day. Explore nature trails and the streets of Somerville for an enjoyable journey! Meets at the entrance of the Holland Street Center.

Bingo Bingo starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. or following Bingo. All are welcome.  Registration is required.  You need to register on a weekly basis. Each week call the COA Reservation line at 617-625-6600 ext. 2323, Monday or Tuesday to reserve your spot for the following week.

Join us for this staff-led discussion group which covers a range of topics thought up by participants. This is a friendly group, where all topics are discussed respectfully. 

Vaccines are an important tool for helping people stay safe from flu, COVID-19, and other viruses.

Project Outlook is a group for low vision and blind seniors to gather, socialize, and enjoy a meal together.  To RSVP please contact Molly Pagliuca at 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 or mpagliuca@somervillema.gov. Please see flyer for additional details.

Enjoy SCOA’s signature General Exercise class in the comfort of your home! Simply click a zoom link to join the live class online. This is a chair-based workout with the option to use light handheld weights and do supported standing strength and balance activities. Enjoy easy-to-follow cardio, strength training, mobility, and flexibility patterns.

In collaboration with SustainaVille, the Somerville Council on Aging is co hosting “Understanding Your Energy Bill”, an educational seminar which explains how to read your energy bill. Conducted by two representatives from Eversource, we will be discussing how to reduce your energy bill, and how to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers. 

Virtually join the Small Business Office Hours,  held Thursdays from 4:00-5:00PM. Join in to talk to city staff from Economic Development, Licensing, and ISD to discuss any questions regarding permits, licenses, or your business. Attendees will be held in a waiting room and admitted to speak with staff in order of which they joined the call. 

The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays, and will run through October 31.

Vaccines are an important tool for helping people stay safe from flu, COVID-19, and other viruses.

This is an online version of the General Exercise class that welcomes the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Enjoy seated exercises with the option to use dumbbells and work on standing strength and balance. This easy-to-follow workout focuses on functional fitness to maintain an independent lifestyle. No class on the 8th.