Dottie Hottie

Are you all enjoying the thaw as much as the Dottie Hottie is? Lovely out there without all the snow mush, isn’t it?

Well, if you’re not yet convinced that spring has sprung but still want to turn up the heat, here are two opportunities to get your heart pumping in Dot:

HealthWorks: Instructors Wanted

The members of Codman Square’s HealthWorks Foundation have spoken and the people have listened. HealthWorks is now recruiting individuals who are certified and interested in volunteering their time to teach either yoga, pilates or a dance class. If you are interested devoting time to aid the women of Dorchester for any class, please dial 617-825-2800, or visit the HealthWorks website for more details.

As this spring slowly begins to creep in, the Codman Square Walk for Diabetes Group is looking for active walkers to participate in the group.

The Codman Square Walkers (CSW) began last year and enjoyed a conversive and energetic group of nearly a dozen walkers. This year the group is looking for a new club leader to help organize the group and to try to recruit walkers. If you would like to be a part of the CSW, whether helping lead this group or just enjoying the fresh air and good conversations, please email Codman’s Grace Moore at Grace.Moore@codman.org.

If the mention of the YMCA conjures up images of Aunt Mabel throwing her whole body into a Richard Simmons’ like dance at your wedding reception, perhaps you should visit the Y at Codman Square in Dorchester. It will dash those images from your pretty little head. The Y is clean, the equipment appears to be fairly good and new, and the staff have impressed the Dottie Hottie as friendly and kind. The Dottie Hottie has had some experiences where organization was clearly lacking, but this can be forgiven in light of the kindness of the staffers and their willingness to be so accommodating. Membership is very affordable and child watch is even available after 6 p.m.

Plus, you can hang out with all the boys. And girls.

How has your experience been with the Dot Y? Any classes to recommend?

Dorchester YMCA
776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
617 436 7750
http://www.ymcaboston.org/dorchester/