QARI

This Saturday October 3, bring your family and friends to Faxon Field for an evening of games to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Foundation!

Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: Faxon Field (34 Coddington St, Quincy, MA)

During the event you can hang out, enjoy food, and participate in various competitions to win prizes. The top 3 finishers participating in the 1 mile race and 400m race will win prizes and boba.

Tag a friend and help spread the word! Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4NxzdkjzO6axbUT33Xr9TjfYwQxKVGxfK8M2QyEXgEqnwgA/viewform.

Join Us for a Fun Day at QARI’s 3rd NYC Walk & Talk!

Invite your family and friends for a 2-mile walk and picnic at Flushing Meadows Corona Park! Enjoy the fall air, meet new people, and support QARI’s English classes and wraparound services for immigrant families in NYC.

Everyone is welcome, and registration is FREE! Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZJj0yVaPEg1md1rNPeDh1ARXyLUdpjDTq5O2CyARmqTijrg/viewform.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: Starts at 11AM
Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Starting point: David Dinkins Circle

From arts and crafts to college and career exploration, QARI's youth programs make room for all kinds of discovery!

At this year’s Summer Nights: Culture & Career, youth participants explored something new each week. Over six weeks, they created vision boards, built resumes, attended field trips, and engaged with QARI Youth Leaders and alumni. Along the way, they also got to try new things, connect with peers, and explore facets of pan-Asian culture through food and media.

As the school year gets underway, we are continuing to create spaces where youth can learn and discover new possibilities. Stay tuned for more updates from QARI's Youth Programs!

For years, QARI has provided ESOL education through a variety of programs designed to meet learners where they are - including GROW, our school-based wraparound program!

For many parents, learning English is about more than improving language skills. It can mean feeling more confident communicating with teachers, understanding school information, supporting their children with schoolwork, and becoming more involved in their children’s education.

Through partnerships with public schools in Massachusetts and New York, GROW connects families with fresh produce, nutrition education, and English learning right in their school communities.

Managing your MassHealth benefits? Here are a few helpful reminders:

• Keep your MassHealth ID card safe and bring it to your appointments.
• If you’re enrolled in a health plan, keep your health plan card handy.
• Sign up for MyServices to easily access your member information online.
• Notify MassHealth when your information changes.
• Remember to renew your benefits each year to help maintain your coverage.

Need assistance? QARI provides free multilingual MassHealth services to the general public during our weekly open houses. Services include initial applications, renewals, setting up online accounts and verifying eligibility.

Current open house schedule: every Friday 8am-4pm at 275 Hancock St Suite 205, Quincy, MA (subject to change)

No appointment needed!

Health Care For All MassHealth

📚 This National Literacy Month, let’s celebrate learning that connects to everyday life!

Our Survival English class is part of QARI’s Contextualized ESOL program and is designed for adults who are new to the English language. Students learn practical, conversational English for everyday situations, building the skills and confidence they need to communicate in their daily lives.

Thank you to our volunteer instructors, Larrie Zhang and Sandy Wong-Ng, who bring their passion to the classroom in person. Through conversation and in-class interaction, they help make English learning accessible to our students!

📣 Join our monthly citizenship workshop to learn about the naturalization process!

📅 Next session:
Time: Wednesday, Sept 16th, 11AM-12:30PM
In-person location:275 Hancock St Suite 205, Quincy
*The format is hybrid. Zoom link will be provided prior to the meeting.

In partnership with Project Citizenship , we are providing monthly citizenship workshops that offer community office hours and citizenship preparation sessions to support community members through the naturalization process, including answering questions and helping participants prepare for the civics portion of the exam!

Register via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp6PjzEhLTpQXREMRZVC0grqeglA3A8g5AEcSs0l4V_EBt8w/viewform!

Any questions? Contact us at 617-472-2200

📣 Learn Spanish this Fall!

QARI is offering a new Introductory Spanish class, starting on September 16!

Class time: September 16, 2026 - December 16, Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Format: Online

To register, please fill out the form https://forms.gle/h7PFKngF5gzChEYR9. After confirmation, QARI staff will send you the link for the online sessions.

For any questions, don't hesitate to contact us via social media or 617-472-2200!

🧘‍♀️ Free Tai Chi Classes This Fall - Starting on Monday (9/14)

Join us for two upcoming classes:

📅 Mondays (9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/19, 10/26)
9:00 - 10:30 AM: QARI Office (275 Hancock St Suite 205, Quincy, MA)
10:30AM - 12:00 PM: Thomas Crane Public Library Community Meeting Room (40 Washington St.)

Tai Chi includes slow and intentional movements to improve mental and physical health. Led by Master K.C. Lee, this class strengthens muscles and increases flexibility through gentle aerobic exercise. All are welcome!

Registration is required for the 10:30AM session. Sign up here: https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tai-chi-classes-with-qari-qari-fall-session-i-i/ (or LINK in Bio)

Come move, relax, and connect with the community!

📣 We want to hear from you (only takes 3 minutes!)

Your voice helps us understand what our community needs so we can provide the right services and resources.

Whether you receive QARI services or are a community partner, please take a few minutes to share your perspective and help shape our work.

Visit https://forms.gle/1vnndHzeBaLRFwC69 to access the survey (available in English, Español, 中文)