GETTING ACTIVE IN WORCESTER…
RESOURCE GUIDE 2011
Funded by NIH/NIMH grant 1 R34 MH086678-01 to Dr. Schneider
UMass Medical School Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine
Engaging in physical activity does not have to mean walking on
a treadmill or struggling to complete 500 crunches. Here are
some ideas for incorporating physical activity into your daily life
in a fun and positive way!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARKS………………………………………………………………………………………………..3
HIKING TRAILS………………………..…………………………………………………………..5
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES………………….…………………………………………………..6
LOCAL GYMS…………………………………………….…………………………………………7
DANCE, WELLNESS, AND YOGA CLASSES……………..……………………………….8
COMMUNITY GROUPS………………………………………………….………………………9
LOCAL FARMS……………………………………………………………………….…….…….11
ADVENTURE………………………………………………………………………………...……12
SHOPPING, BOWLING, AND TOURS……………………………………………….…...13
MUSEUMS………………………………………………………………..………… ……………14
CULTURE…………………………………………………..………………..........................16
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS………………………………………………..……….17
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GO FOR A WALK THROUGH ONE OF
WORCESTER’S BEAUTIFUL PARKS!
Get some fresh air, clear your mind—even bring a friend! Worcester maintains
more than 1,215 acres of parkland, encompassing 53 parks.
ELM PARK
With 60 acres of land, Elm Park is one of the oldest public parks in the nation and a
beautiful setting for an invigorating walk. It's about a mile around the whole park, &
they usually shovel in the winter so it's accessible even during the colder months. To
extend the walk & cross a few items off of your shopping list, you can take a stroll
down Highland St. and check out stores like Unique Boutique, Saori Worcester, etc.
 Location: In center of Park Avenue, Highland, Russell and Elm Streets. There's
also a playground for kids, tennis courts, basketball, and winter skating! There
are numerous picnic areas and hiking trails, too.
 For more information visit http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/cityparks/elm-park and go to the Department of Public Works page for the history of
Elm Park.
QUINSIGAMOND PARK/LAKE PARK
Take a walk on this park’s 78 acres of land, which features a scenic view of Lake
Quisigamond. Bring a friend and watch the rowers or local ball players.
 Location: Lake Ave. and Hamilton St. (508-755-6880)
 For more information visit http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/cityparks/lake-park.
WACHUSETT RESERVOIR
The 4,135-acre reservoir is just north of Worcester. Start at the Old Church for short
hikes or further north for longer hikes. Enjoy walking trails, bird watching,
snowshoeing, scenic views, and bring a picnic! Note: no dogs allowed.
 Location: Boylston, Clinton, Holden, Hubbardston, Leominster, Princeton,
Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston (978-365-3800)
 For more information visit
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wachRes.htm.
BOYNTON PARK
Take a walk on the open field and trails, both wide and narrow. There are also lovely
hills with a brook and benches for resting or reading.
 Location: Mower Street off of Pleasant Street.
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 For more information visit http://www.recworcester.org/trails/boynton.html
CALLAHAN STATE PARK
Enjoy the park’s 820-acre day use area located in Northwest Framingham. Callahan
has seven miles of marked trails and is used for activities including fishing, hiking,
horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Within the park are nearly 100 acres of
open fields. Walk on wooded trails & open fields, and there’s even a pond with a
beach-type area where dogs can play and swim.
 Location: Millwood Road, Framingham, MA (508 653-9641)
 For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/call.htm
WELLS STATE PARK
Wells State Park is a popular 1,400-acre woodland park featuring opportunities for
all types of boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails, a
scenic viewing area, swimming, and more than 10 miles of walking trails. Walker
Pond provides a peaceful setting for fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Contact the
park for a weekly schedule of events.
 Location: Rte. 49, 159 Walker Pond Rd., Sturbridge. (508 347-9257)
 For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/well.htm.
GREEN HILL PARK
Worcester's largest municipal park, it offers over 480 acres of land and many
activities & facilities. It contains two ponds, a zoo, a picnic grove, playground, little
league field, golf course, and handball courts.
 Location: Belmont Street to Skyline Drive
 For more information visit http://www.ci.worcester.ma.us/dpw/parks-rec/cityparks/green-hill-park
SPENCER STATE FOREST
Spencer State Forest, a 965-acre area, provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing,
hiking, walking, skiing & snowmobiling. The Mid-state Trail, a long-distance hiking
trail that extends through central Mass to Mt. Watatic, runs close to the park.
 Location: 51 Howe Rd., Spencer (508 886-6333)
 For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/spen.htm
BURNCOAT PARK
There are two ponds, little league fields, and a walking path from behind Wawecus
to North Park Way.
 Location: Located Behind Wawecus Road School
 For more information visit http://www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/cityparks/burncoat-park
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GO FOR A HIKE
GO HIKING AT PURGATORY CHASM!
A unique natural landmark, Purgatory Chasm runs for a quarter of a mile between
granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. The Chasm is believed to have its origin in
the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice
Age, approx. 14,000 years ago. Enjoy dramatic scenery, hiking, camping, etc.
 Location: Purgatory Rd, Sutton
 For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm or
call 508-234-3733.
CLIMB A MOUNTAIN! GO HIKING AT MOUNT WACHUSETT
Hiking and skiing. Explore 17 miles of hiking trails around a 2,000-foot peak! Visit
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/print/WachusettMtn.pdf for a map of hiking
trails.
 Location: 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541.
 For more information visit www.wachusett.com or call 978 464-2300.
WALK THE FREEDOM TRAIL!
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile red-brick walking trail that leads you to 16 nationally
significant historic sites. You can decide whether to walk the trail yourself or have a
90 minute guided tour with an American History character. (Personally, I’ve done
this trail and recommend beginning with a tour if you’ve never done it before. It was
so interesting, and even though it doesn’t go through the whole trail you can just
continue the trail after the tour –there’s so much more to walk throughout the city!)
 Location: 147 Tremont Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, 0211
 For more information visit www.thefreedomtrial.org.
BLACKSTONE VALLEY BIKEWAY!
Bikeway covers 48 miles between Worcester, Mass to Providence, RI. The bikeway
serves as an alternate mode of transportation for commuters as well as the region's
premiere recreational bicycle facility, connecting New England's second and third
largest cities serving a population of more than 1 million.
 Location: Worcester Square, Worcester, Mass 01601
 For more information visit http://blackstonebikeway.org/ or call 401-7620250.
LOOKING FOR MORE?
Visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/walking.htm for a list of additional walking
trails!
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VISIT A LOCAL WILDLIFE SANTCUARY
DRUMLIN FARM WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Stroll along our vegetable fields, amble through the woods, or hike to one of the
highest points in the greater Boston area on our 3 miles of trails. The view from the
top of our drumlin offers a glimpse of both Mt. Monadnok and Mt. Wachusett on a
clear day.
 Location: 208 South Great Rd, Lincoln (781-259-9500)
 Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Mar 1-Oct 31. Trails open when Nature Center is
open. Drumlin Farm is closed Mondays.
 For more information visit http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/
Sanctuaries/
BROADMEADOW BROOK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
This wildlife sanctuary features hiking trails and a visitor center, located
approximately 20 minutes from Worcester. Explore 400 acres of woods, fields,
streams, and marsh. Look for 78 different species of butterflies, prowl for owls, or
learn to snowshoe. Admission is free for Worcester residents!
 Location: 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester (508-753-6087)
 Hours: Nature Center: Tues--Sat, 9am-4pm, Sun, 12:30pm-4pm Trails: Open
every day, dawn to dusk.
 For more information visit
www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Broad_Meadow/index.
php
WACHUSETT MEADOW WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Twelve miles of trails at Wachusett Meadow include such highlights as a 80-acre
beaver pond alive with beaver, mink, otter, wood ducks, and herons.
 Location: 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA (15 miles NW of Worcester)
 Hours: Nature Center: Tues – Fri: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat & Mon Holidays: 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Sunday: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trails: Open daily dawn to dusk
 Admission: $4 for nonmember adults; $3 for nonmember children (2-12) and
seniors. Free for Princeton residents
 For more information visit http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/ or
call 508-464-2712.
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GO TO A LOCAL GYM!
Name
Address
Phone
Community Yoga
70 Winter Street, Worcester MA
774-280-0487
Eazy Fitness
344 Chandler St, Worcester MA
508-55200020
Family Health Center at Webster
Square
645 Park Ave, Worcester MA
508-860-7700
Whole Body Improvement Center
61 Milton St, Worcester MA
508-797-4325
Worcester Fitness
444 Grove Street, Worcester MA
508-852-8204
Bally Total Fitness
More Than a Gym
Worcester Snap Fitness Center
535 Lincoln St, Worcester MA
440 Grove Street, Worcester MA
1000 Grafton Street, Worcester
MA
7 Neponset Street, Worcester
40 Millbrook Street, Worcester
766 Main Street, Worcester
75Webster Street, Worcester MA
299 Barber Avenue, Worcester
440 Grove Street, Worcester
102 Grove Street, Worcester
356 Shrewsbury Street,
Worcester
143 Southwest Cutoff, Worcester
56 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
195 Lake Avenue, Worcester
100 June Street, Worcester
691 Grafton Street, Worcester
5 Pleasant Street, Worcester
456 Grove Street, Worcester
102 Grove Street, Worcester
70 Winter St, Suite 4, Worcester,
MA
7 Neponset Street, Worcester
508-854-2100
508-852-8209
508-791-7627
World Gym Clubs
Gold’s Gym
YMCA
Bay State Gym
Central Rock Climbing Gym
Worcester Fitness
Pilates Studio
Crossfit Centermass
Stepp’n Up
Curves
Flawforms Yoga
Body Barn
Hardcore Pilates & Fitness
X Core Fitness Boot Camp
First Response Fitness
Bodymind Balance Pilates Studio
D-L Fitness Studios
Gym & Juice
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508-853-6700
508-757-3900
508-755-6101
508-755-9347
508-852-7625
508-852-8209
508-754-3327
508-796-5566
508-757-9170
508-459-5953
508-752-4700
508-340-5158
508-752-9300
508-212-7124
508-852-5272
508-754-3327
508-754-2009
508-852-7878
TRY A DANCE, WELLNESS, OR YOGA CLASS…
ACTIVE STRETCHING CLASSES AT THE STAR TECH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER
Classes are held every Thursday from 9:30-10:30am at the STAR Tech Healing and
Learning Center. Active Stretching uses the body naturally to achieve remarkable
muscle lengthening, improved flexibility and increased range-of-motion. Stretches
are done without force or pain. Active Stretching establishes and reinforces the
Mind-Body Connection to bring about an effective stretch. It is gentle and focused.
Results from Active Stretching are immediate and measurable. Tightness and pain
are often relieved in seconds. Active Stretching also builds, strengthens and
balances muscles.
 Location: 14 Nason Street, Maynard MA
 For more information call 978-897-0110 or go to www.startechhealing.com.
AUBURN YOGA AND PILATES CENTER
Pay $20, and get 2 weeks of unlimited classes like Candlelight Yoga and All Levels
Yoga, which are low-intensity, relaxing, and a great way to be active.
 Location: 889 Southbridge Road, Auburn (508-832-8177)
 For more information visit http://www.auburnyogaandpilates.com/.
CLASSES AT THE YWCA (FREE FOR PATIENTS AT PERNET FAMILY HEALTH)
The YWCA offers classes for seniors, adults & youth. They include strength training,
physiology, nutrition, and general wellness, karate, dance classes, yoga, and
aerobics, including chair aerobics & aquatics.
 Location: One Salem Square, Worcester
 For more information call 508-791-3181 to see if you’re eligible or check out
the website, http://www.ywcacentralmass.org/wellness.
FLOW FORMS YOGA
Flow Forms Yoga’s mission is to provide a place for beautiful and peaceful yoga. It
hopes to bring healing through awareness and movement.
 Location: 195 Lake Ave, Worcester, MA
 For more information visit http://flowformsyoga.com or call 508-752-4700.
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IT’S ALWAYS HARDER ALONE—
JOIN A GROUP!
BLUE HILLS ADULT WALKING CLUB
Join this group of adults as they meet on a weekly basis for recreational walks,
which are a great opportunity for social exercise. There is no fee to join. Walks are
normally 2-5 miles, and the terrain can vary from easy to mild to difficult. Walks are
led by a park ranger or a Walking Club volunteer leader. Remember to wear hiking
boots and bring drinking water on hikes!
For more information visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/events/blue%20hills%
20walking%20club.pdf.
WALKING WORCESTER
Walking Worcester is a group of local moms who want to meet other moms, babies,
and children while getting in shape. Public places around the city will be chosen to
get moms together and out for some healthy fun!
For more information visit http://www.cafemom.com/group/worcesterwalks.
NOT JUST ANOTHER RUNNING CLUB
As a social and running club, the purpose of Not Just Another Running Club is to
provide a break from the normal, often solo, running routine. To facilitate this, the
club plans at least one group run and one social outing a month. The intent is to
provide a forum for meeting other runners in our area in a non-competitive
atmosphere.
For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/notjarc/.
CENTRAL MASS STRIDERS
Central Mass Striders is a non-profit organization based in Worcester,
Massachusetts dedicated primarily to the sport of long-distance running, including
recreational/fitness jogging, road racing, cross-country, trail running, track racing,
competitive race walking and multisport activities. Members compete at all levels
from completing an international marathon to completing a first road race.
For more information visit http://www.cmsrun.org/.
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THE SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
Seven Hills Wheelmen is a recreational group for adults in the Worcester, Mass.,
area who enjoy bicycling and other outdoor activities. Bike rides are for all abilities
and are not competitive. Off-season activities include hiking, mountain biking, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing. There are activities scheduled most Saturdays and
Sundays year-round, and some weekdays and holidays too.
For more information visit http://www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/index.php?a=home.
THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB
Get outdoors. Learn new skills. Meet new people. When you join the country's oldest
outdoors club, you can do all this, all while helping to protect the mountains, rivers,
and trails of the Appalachian region. All AMC Worcester Chapter outdoor activities
are led by volunteers. Our leaders are skilled in the events they lead. The AMC takes
pride in offering an array of outdoor leadership learning opportunities. We
encourage our members to become leaders in the outdoor activities they love.
For more information visit http://www.amcworcester.org/index.htm.
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
Have fun while meeting new people and playing ultimate frisbee! No experience
necessary. Just know how to throw and catch a frisbee AND run! The rules will be
explained before the game. Remember to always bring water and sunscreen (if
necessary).
For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/Worcester-Shrewsbury-UltimateFrisbee/.
READY FOR SOMETHING NEW? TRY LETTERBOXING!
Letterboxing is an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity. Letterboxers hide small,
weatherproof boxes in publicly-accessible places (like parks) and post clues to finding the box
online. There are roughly 20,000 letterboxes hidden in North America alone. Individual
letterboxes usually contain a log book, an often hand-carved rubber stamp and may contain an
ink pad. Finders make an imprint of the letterbox's stamp on their personal log book, and leave
an imprint of their personal stamp on the letterbox's logbook. Letterboxing is a fun way to
connect with people in your area, and a great family activity.
For a list of 25 Letterboxing hunts right in Worcester, MA, go to
http://www.letterboxing.org/BoxResults.php.
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VISIT A LOCAL FARM!
TOUGUS FAMILY FARM
Benefit from fresh air and exercise and then bring nature’s freshness home to enjoy
later. Pick strawberries, cherries, and blueberries in the summer, and peaches,
raspberries, apples, and pumpkins into the autumn months.
 Location: 234 Ball Street, Northborough MA
 Hours: 8 AM to 4:30 PM (last entrance at 4:00) every day except Thursdays
and Fridays 8 AM to 6:30 PM (last entrance at 6:00)
 For more information visit http://www.tougasfarm.com/index.html or call
508-393-6406.
GEORGE HILL ORCHARDS
Harvest your own apples, blueberries, peaches, pears, pumpkins, and raspberries.
 Location: 582 George Hill Road, South Lancaster MA 01561
 For more information visit http://yourfavoritefarm.com/ or call 978-3654331.
DAVIS FARMLAND
Bring your family to Davis Farmland, where you can learn about animals in their
petting zoo, help with daily events like milking, egg collecting, and bottle feeding,
pick apples and pumpkins, or take a hay ride.
 Location: 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling MA 01564
 Hours: Seasonal
 For more information visit https://www.davisfarmland.com/ or call 978-4226666.
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FEELING ADVENTUROUS?
TREE CANOPY WALKWAY
Explore the EcoTarium’s Tree Canopy Walkway, a series of swinging bridges
spanning 150 feet across and built 40 feet off the ground. Experience what it’s like
to walk above the treetops while securely harnessed.
 Location: 222 Harington Way, Worcester MA
 Hours: Tues- Sat 11am to 4pm, Sun 12:30pm to 4pm
 For more information visit http://www.ecotarium.org/activities/canopy/ or
call 508-929-2702.
BUFFONE SKATING ARENA
 Location: 284 Lake Ave, Worcester MA 01604
 Public Access Schedule:
http://www.bookking.ca/bkfmcicesportspub/calendars/facilities/index.asp?C
=9&FC=26&F=49&ET=2
 For more information visit
http://www.fmcicesports.com/public/locations/worcester/index.htm or call
508-799-0910.
DAVIS MEGAMAZE
Test your sense of direction and have fun finding your way out of a complex
cornfield maze.
 Location: 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling MA 01564
 Hours: Seasonal
 For more information visit https://www.davisfarmland.com/ or call 978-4226666.
SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND
 LOCATION: Route 159, 1623 Main Street, Agawam MA 01001
 HOURS: 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
 For more information visit http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/index.aspx
or call 413-786-9300.
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MAKE IT FUN –GO SHOPPING, GO BOWLING,

OR TAKE A TOUR…
GO SHOPPING AT THE MALL!
Get some shopping done, enjoy being social or clearing your mind, and get exercise
by walking around, too. Be sure to eat a healthy snack so the Food Court won’t be
too tempting!
Auburn Mall
385 Southbridge Street, Auburn (508-832-6000)
The Natick Collection
1245 Worcester Street, Natick (508-655-4800)
The Mall at Whitney Field
100 Commercial Rd, Leominster (978-537-7500)
Greendale Mall
7 Neponset St, Worcester (508-856-9400)
Solomon Pond Mall
601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough (508-303-6255)
GO BOWLING!
Get a group of friends together and go bowling! Bring some healthy snacks and
enjoy bowling with family and friends.
AMF Auburn Lanes
101 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA (508-791-5700)
AMF Town & Country Lanes
405 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA (508-754-7050)
Bogey Lanes
199 North Brookfield Rd, East Brookfield, MA
Bowling, mini-golf, and pool area (not swimming) (www.bogeylanes.com)
TAKE A TOUR OF ONE OF WORCESTER’S COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES!
Bring a young relative or friend, or just learn more about local universities, and tour
a local college!
DID YOU KNOW that Holy Cross is a
 Holy Cross
National Arboretum? Come see the beauty
 Clark University
for yourself in a free student-run group
 Assumption College
tour, given Monday — Friday at 10 am,
 Worcester Polytechnic Institute
noon, 2 pm & 3pm.
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TOUR LOCAL MUSEUMS…
WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
Enjoy an extensive art collection while getting some exercise (and free admission
10AM-12PM on Saturdays!) World-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection, the
Worcester Art Museum features must-see masterpieces from around the world.
Enjoy highlights of the Permanent Collection or delve into a featured exhibition
during a guided tour. Tours run Sept-May and are free with Museum admission. No
reservations needed. Please meet at the Lancaster Street entrance lobby. Public
weekend tours run 11am on Saturdays and 1pm on Sundays.
Hours: Weds-Fri, Sun: 11am-5pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; 3rd Thurs of every month: 11am8pm; Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and holidays.
For more information visit http://www.worcesterart.org/
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS
Just under one hour from Worcester, visit four museums in one location! Get great
exercise and some culture, too.
Museums and Hours: Springfield Science Museum (Mon: Closed, Tues – Sat: 10am
–5pm, Sun: 11am – 5pm); D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Smith Art Museum,
Museum of Springfield History (all closed Monday, Tues – Sun: 11am – 4pm),
Springfield History Library & Archives (Wed – Sat: noon – 4pm), Dr. Seuss National
Memorial Sculpture Garden (Daily: 9am – 5pm)
Buy tickets in the Welcome Center on Edwards Street.
For more information visit http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/.
WORCESTER ECOTARIUM
At the EcoTarium, get lots of educational material, see some live animals, and enjoy
the trail around their lower pond, which is a 30 minute walk. The EcoTarium is a
unique indoor-outdoor museum. Set in an urban oasis, it offers a chance to walk
through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a
digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad,
and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Open Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm.
Location: 222 Harrington Way, Worcester
For more information visit http://www.ecotarium.org/or call 508-929-2700.
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HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM
The Higgins Armory Museum has 8,000 objects on five floors whose origins range
from Ancient Greece to the height of the Renaissance.
Location: 100 Barber Avenue, Worcester MA
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm
For more information visit www.higgins.org or call 508-853-6051.
ECOTARIUM, A MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE
At the EcoTarium, explore indoor and outdoor educational exhibits, see live animals
and enjoy a 30 minute trail walk around their lower pond. Set in an urban oasis, the
EcoTarium offers a chance to take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy
at a digital planetarium, encounter wildlife, stroll through nature trails, ride a
narrow-gauge railroad, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Location: 222 Harington Way, Worcester MA
Admission/Hours: Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm
For more information visit www.ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2702.
TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse]
filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and
special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing more than 350 varieties of trees
and shrubs in the Lawn Garden alone, along with evergreens and fruiting plants,
woodland trails, and meadows.
Location: 11 French Dr, Boylston MA
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun, closed Mon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues - Sat.
For more information visit http://www.towerhillbg.org/ or call 508-869-0314.
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BE CULTURAL!
WORCESTER RUNNERS OF COLOR
The purpose of this group is to unite runners of color. The group recognizes that
there is a correlation between lack of exercise and some life-style illnesses that
plague people of color, and allows runners of various levels to unite for wellness,
fitness and unity. This WROC is none competitive, but very motivational.
http://www.meetup.com/Worcester-Runners-of-Color-WROC/
LEARN SALSA DANCING AT SALSA STORM
Salsa Storm offers a variety of dance and fitness classes to children and adults,
including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Argentine Tango, Flamenco, Belly
Dancing, and SalsAerobics.
Location: 9 Harrison Street, Worcester MA
For more information visit www. Salsastorm.com or call 508-854-8489.
ASIAN AMERICAN FIGHTING ARTS
AAFA aims to teach students a combination of various fighting styles in order to be
street effective. They also offer functional fitness classes to increase endurance,
stamina, and agility.
Location: 855 Worcester Road, Framingham MA
For more information visit www.asian-americanfightingarts.com or call 508-8792232.
JOIN THE WORCESTER CAPOEIRA GROUP
This group of Brazilian Martial Art enthusiasts practices Capoeira, a beautiful and
graceful art form that fuses dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. A lot of history can
be heard through the history of Capoeira. It’s a great way to meet and interact with
people from different backgrounds, as well as get a complete body workout.
For more information visit www.meetup.com/CapoeiraWorcester/.
BRING YOUR FAMILY TO THE PASA’S SALUD SOCIAL
The Salud Social is a free family-friendly sports and games hour in the YWCA gym.
Youth and Adults must come together in order to participate. The PASA Coalition is
committed to bringing education about the Hispanic and/or Latino health disparity
in Worcester.
Location: 1 Salem Sq, Worcester MA
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm (June 21-August 11, 2011)
For more information contact Raquel at 508-797-2505, ext. 3003.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE WORCESTER SENIOR CENTER
 Location: 128 Providence Street, Worcester MA 01604
 For more information visit www.worcesterma.gov/ocm/elder-affairs or call
508-799-1232.
PING PONG CLUB
Thursdays 1-3 pm
WALKING CLUB
Thursdays 9:00 am
RELAXATION CLASS
Fridays 1:30-2:15 pm
YOGA FOR THE ACTIVE SENIOR WITH FERN
Mondays at 10:00 am
MIXED YOGA WITH FERN
Mondays at 10 am
GENTLE YOGA WITH NANCY CIMATO
Fridays at 9 am
AEROBICS WITH NANCY CIMATO
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 am
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
Fridays at noon
TAI CHI
Mondays 9:15-9:45 am, Thursdays 9-9:30 am & 9:45-10:15 am
ADOPT A PET! Caring for an energetic cat or dog will keep
you physically active! Visit the Worcester Animal Rescue
League, located at 139 Holden Street, Worcester MA, or
go to www.worcester-arl.org.
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