Where Care, Compassion & Community Connect
Stay connected with what’s happening at Ethos. This section highlights upcoming events and opportunities to engage with our community. Check back regularly for the latest updates and ways to get involved.
June 2026
Pride Luncheon
11:30 am-2:30 pm | Venezia Restaurant | 20 Ericsson St., Dorchester
Please join us for the Annual Pride Luncheon for LGBT Seniors, Friends, Allies and Supporters. This event is presented by Mayor Michelle Wu, Age Strong Commission, Ethos, and Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement.
June
18
Free Medicare Insurance Counseling – Dorchester
10:30 am-2:00 pm | Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library | 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.
QUESTIONS? Email SHINE at SHINE@ethocare.org or BEC at BEC@ethocare.org
June
24
Free Medicare Insurance Counseling – Jamaica Plain
10:30 am-2:00 pm | Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library | 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.
QUESTIONS? Email SHINE at SHINE@ethocare.org or BEC at BEC@ethocare.org
June 2026
July
16
Free Medicare Insurance Counseling – Dorchester
10:30 am-2:00 pm | Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library | 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.
QUESTIONS? Email SHINE at SHINE@ethocare.org or BEC at BEC@ethocare.org
July
22
Free Medicare Insurance Counseling – Jamaica Plain
10:30 am-2:00 pm | Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library | 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.
QUESTIONS? Email SHINE at SHINE@ethocare.org or BEC at BEC@ethocare.org















