Upcoming Events

This time of year is sometimes joyous and sometimes stressful. An Occupational Therapist from Serenity Care PACE will offer simple tips to stay calm, connected, and balanced during the holiday season.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for a celebration and public reading featuring memories and life experiences of the participants in the Boston University and Brookline Senior Center Life Writing class. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Do you get the winter blues? With the darker days, cold weather, and holidays, this time of year often affects older adults. There are a variety of factors as to why, including social isolation. Rachel Cunningham the community liaison of Assisting Hands will offer her experience and insights to help and will present the talk along with offering healthy treats.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Brookline Commission for the Arts Annual Celebration of the community and the businesses that make it special. There will be live performances throughout Coolidge Corner in addition to giveaways and a window decorating contest. More details to follow but plan on being in Brookline on Thursday, December 4, to celebrate the kickoff to the holiday season.

Mistral Music's annual bonanza of Baroque masterpieces, with virtuosic soloists taking turns in the spotlight. Guest trumpet soloists, gorgeous contralto arias, and other concerto surprises! Featuring music of J.S. Bach, Handel, Rameau, Vivaldi, and Pallavacino. Tickets may be purchase at the door.

Students from the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge will perform a meaningful musical program. . The program will include classical repertoire, Chinese art songs, French chansons, and beloved Chinese popular classics. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Reconnect with nature on a restful walk through Houghton Garden's one-mile trail. Enjoy gravel and dirt paths winding through a beautifully curated garden, featuring both natural and planted areas. As with Cutler Park, there are a few tripping hazards, so please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation from Brookline Senior Center is included, with the bus leaving at 10 am. Fee: $7.00.

Call 617-730-2069 to sign up for this program.

Join historian Dr. Tess Bundy for a lecture on the history of the migration of 6 million African-Americans from the south for northern, midwestern, and western cities during the first half of the 20th century. The talk will explore the forces that drove African-Americans to migrate, how they traveled, the conditions they found, and the impact of their migration. The lecture will include a discussion of artistic movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, featuring examples of its poetry, music, and visual arts. There will be a one hour lecture, followed by 15 minutes of discussion.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for our monthly ukulele jam session, hosted by the Strummerville Ukulele Club! Grab your uke and join us as we sing and strum the hits! All experience levels welcome, some ukuleles will be provided.

Join librarian and origami expert Jingting for this fun introduction to the art of paper folding. This program is for adults of all ages and kids five years old and up. No registration is required we simply ask that you arrive on time for efficiency of instruction. Let's get crafting!

Our annual New Year's Open House when we will once again feature the outstanding Winiker Band. These fabulous musicians and entertainers will certainly help us to ring in the new year right! Refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the event and a raffle will also be held. To register, please call 617-730-2770.

Join us on a 1.5-mile guided excursion around the picturesque and fantastical Arnold Arboretum. Trails are paved and packed gravel or mulch and include some hills and phenomenally curated tree specimens. We will celebrate our new year by spending time appreciating the beauty of our trees! Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Transportation is provided from Brookline Senior Center to the Arboretum. The bus leaves promptly at 10am.

To register for this program click here and select Active Older Adult Programs or call 617-730-2069. Fee $7.00