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The best health and wellness events in Boston this week

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Published on March 26, 2019
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Want to up your game when it comes to health and wellness?

From community wellness discussions to a free fun run, there's plenty to do when it comes to holistic activities to enrich your week. Read on for a rundown.

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Fenway CDC's 46th Annual Meeting

Celebrate the Fenway Community Development Corporation's progress with affordable housing and community preservation efforts over a light dinner, award ceremony and guest speakers this Thursday night.

Dr. Gina Vild and Dr. Sanjiv Chopra from Harvard Medical School will share insights on how to live a happier, healthier, purpose-driven life, while Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will share her visions for creating positive changes in the community.

When: Thursday, March 28, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston St., 10th Floor
Price: Free

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Housing Justice and Health Equity: How Health Systems and Social Work Can Prevent Eviction and Displacement

Or, check out a panel discussion on the intersection between housing justice and health this Thursday evening. Moderated by Dawn Belkin Martinez, clinical associate professor of social work at Boston University, the panel will cover how community organizations and social workers can work together to keep people in their homes. Panelists will share their experiences in the field then answer questions from the audience.

When: Thursday, March 28, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: College of Arts and Sciences, 725 Commonwealth Ave., Room B12 (basement)
Price: Free

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Frost Fit Fest 

Finally, celebrate the arrival of spring with a series of outdoor workouts Sunday morning. The day begins with a community warmup session then dives into a 3k fun run, which will be kicked off by Adrianne Haslet, an athlete, internationally rankeballroom dancer and Boston Marathon bombing survivor. Stick around after for a silent disco.

When: Sunday, March 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Community Boating Inc., 21 David G Mugar Way
Price: Free

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