THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 10, 2024 Page 9 Celebrate Mother’s Day and support women’s wellness with free Bluebikes rides from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts A s part of a month-long celebration for National Bike Month and Women’s Health Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) will sponsor $5 Bluebikes credits each upcoming Sunday in May. WHAT: Blue Cross invites families and friends to take a complimentary spin on a Bluebike this Mother’s Day as part of National Bike Month and Women's Health Awareness Month. On Sundays through the remainder of May, Blue Cross is offering a $5 credit for Bluebikes rides, which can be redeemed for traditional pedal bikes or innovative e-bikes (additional per-minute fees apply), encouraging individuals to prioritize physical activity and reap the numerous health benefi ts of cycling. The credits are available for same day use, while supplies last. WHEN: Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12, 2024. HOW: Individuals can access the $5 Bluebikes credit for Sunday, May 12 with code BLUECROSSHEALTH12 in the Bluebikes app, and it can used across the Bluebikes system’s 13 municipalities for both pedal and e-bikes (per minute fees apply): Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville and Watertown. WHY: Biking promotes physical activity and supports cardiovascular health, reducing stress while strengthening muscles. Blue Cross, the proud title sponsor of Bluebikes, encourages the community to join this fun and healthy celebration of moms and women’s wellness. Friends of the Malden River Monthly Meeting – Monday, May 13 T he Friends are looking forward to seeing you at Cambridge Health Alliance (195 Canal St.) on May 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Room on the fi rst fl oor (entrance by the large parking lot). Registration is very helpful for events, considering food and entertainment. Please consider lending a hand for a bit to help create successful events. Email the Friends of Malden River if you can help! The Agenda will include: ● Review April and May’s initiatives and events: Malden River Cleanups; Sierra Club-sponsored Walk and Talk on the Malden River discussing Chapter 91 Public Access Rights and National Grid as an obstacle ● Review of Malden’s Climate Action Plan; next steps: how can the Friends partner for Community Outreach and Education ● Malden River Works updates ● Malden River Cleanup with Tufts U and Gentle Giant: https://mysticriver.org/ news/2024/5/6/3rd-annual-malden-river-cleanup ● New initiatives: Review talk with CLF Attorney, Maggie Sullivan and discuss plan for Malden River’s Public Access via Mass. General Laws Chapter 91 ● National Grid Update May and June events: ● Sunday, May 19 (8:00-3:00) – MyRWA’s 28th Herring Run and Paddle at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville ● Friday, May 31 (3:00-5:00 p.m.) – AVOYCE Food Justice Event at Malden City Hall Plaza ● June 1 – Meet Us At The River! 12:00-5:00 p.m. – food, music, free boat rides! Plus 3:00-5:00 Brass Band on the Malden River – register here: http://givepulse. com/event/448701 ● Saturday, June 15 (10:001:00) – Malden Community Garden – Family Day activities ● Saturday, June 15 (2:00-5:00) at River’s Edge – explore the Malden River with the Chinese Culture Connection ● Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth holiday) – Juneteenth Celebration: 11:00-3:00 p.m. at Lincoln Commons Park in Malden Support the Massachusetts Waterways with a Mass Environmental Trust license plate: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/get-an-environmental-trust-license-plate Mission of the Friends of the Malden River: The Friends of the Malden River seek to promote awareness of and interest in the Malden River, improve its water quality and increase access for public enjoyment. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheMaldenRiver and https://maldenriver.wordpress.com/
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