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Lets review the basics of how our democracy works! The U.S. Constitution (written over 230 years ago) spells it all out. This is comforting to remember. We'll survey the 3 Branches of government: the different powers of the President, the Congress, and the Courts. How do they work together? And much more. We'll also consult modern historians and discover how they view the today's American government with respect to our democracy's history. No experience necessary. The instructor is Elynn Gayle who has 30 years of experience teaching English and creating imaginative curriculum. Currently teaching at Boston University.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Investors, come join us. Whether you are a casual investor, a billionaire, or just curious about investing and stocks, join us to talk about ideas, investment products, high and lows of the markets and the excitement of investing. Please Note: We will not pool funds or make investments together, nor will we give investment advice as investment clubs are known to d

Please register at 617-730-2770. Note: At the May 1st meeting, a Brookline librarian will be speaking about online investment resources, including how to access Morning Star and Valueline online.

Join Val Walker for this fun and lively hour of word play and brain twisters: a logophile's paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words, and delve into the origins of common phrases. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-a-word games. Val Walker, MS, is an author, educator, and consultant. A former rehabilitation counselor for 20 years, she is a contributing blogger for Psychology Today, and author of The Art of Comforting and 400 Friends and No One to Call.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join CareYaya for this interesting experience! Want to travel to the Eiffel Tower? Or visit your hometown? Learn about and experience virtual reality with CareYaya. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that uses computer-generated environments to simulate physical presence in a real or imagined world. By wearing a VR headset, users can immerse themselves in these virtual environments and interact with them in a seemingly realistic way.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

What do you call a king who gives up his kingdom? A fool? Or a father ready to pass on the burdens of power? Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby of New Muse Productions for this haunting, darkly funny adaptation of Shakespeare's timeless classic. This one-hour production draws directly from Shakespeare's text, with Stephen Collins as the mercurial King Lear, and Poornima Kirby as his devoted, clear-eye fool, who narrates the action, and flows fluidly between Lear's daughters, friends, enemies. This artistic adaptation honors the beautiful essence of the play, while bringing fresh life and a playful twist to its timeless questions of mortality, loyalty, and the parent-child bond.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join Shona Stroder as she shows you easy to follow steps on how to "DIY" salon worthy nails at home. We will start with a clean nail bed so remove all nail polish, previous gel or acrylic nail products. Materials will be provided along with your choice of a nude, classic red or pink color. Shona, as a licensed cosmetologist, has an appreciation for aesthetics and beauty.

Space is limited, so please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for this trip to explore the new Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibit. Today, South Korea is a cultural superpower-a global trendsetter producing award. But behind the country's meteoric rise to the world stage-a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave, or- hallyu-is the story of remarkable resilience and innovation. Just a century ago, Korea was in search of a new national identity, following its occupation by Japan and the Korean War. Harnessing cutting-edge technology, the country has rapidly transformed its economy and international reputation. At the same time, its creative outputs are deeply rooted in its past, with many contemporary artists, filmmakers, musicians, and fashion designers paying tribute to traditional values and art forms dating back to Korea's dynastic kingdom days. "Hallyu! The Korean Wave" features approximately 250 objects-costumes, props, photographs, videos, pop culture ephemera, and contemporary works. Among the highlights are outfits worn by different generations of K-pop idols, dresses by couture designer Park Sohee and Next in Fashion winner Minju Kim, a large-scale needlework designed by South Korean artist Kyungah Ham and made by anonymous embroiderers from North Korea, and pieces exploring the Korean American experience by Timothy Hyunsoo Lee and Julia Kwon. Additionally, the exhibition showcases objects from the MFA's own renowned collection of Korean art, including the iconic moon jar and hanbok. Join us on an immersive and multisensory journey through a fascinating history, and celebrate a vibrant creative force that bridges cultural, societal, and linguistic divides and continues to reach new heights today. This trip is graciously sponsored by Nancy and Kent Van Zant. Transportation will leave the Senior Center at 10:00 am. For this trip, attendees will be picked and notified on Monday, May 13.

Please register for the free raffle for attendance at 617-730-2770.

Due to high demand for the Senior Centers monthly trips and a desire to be fair for all and allow more participants to enjoy these opportunities, we are piloting having registrants entered into a free staff supervised raffle. If you are part of a pair, this does not guarantee both registrants' attendance. For those who need caregiver assistance, please call Jamie at 617-730-2753. This is a pilot and we welcome your feedback.

Your voice will make a difference. Learn how to ROAR (Recruiting Older Adult Residents for Boards and Commissions). You can have an impact in town government.

Seniors make up over 25 percent of voters here in Brookline, but the Boards and Commissions that review and recommend policy for the Town often ignore our concerns. We want to increase participation by seniors as voting members of Boards and Commissions who are endorsed by the Council on Aging and are acutely attuned to the needs of older adults.

Please attend to find out more about our goals, current openings, and how to apply. Let's make our voices ROAR throughout the Town.

If you are unable to be at the May 22 meeting, but would like information, please contact Janet Gelbart at .

Join ZoomGov Meeting
Zoom link for remote participation
Meeting ID: 161 119 3367
Passcode: L7BVtJc9

Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to join via Zoom, by following the registration links on the Open Space Plan webpage.

The meetings will include a short introduction and informational session on the existing Open Space Plan, published in 2018, including what it is, how it is utilized, and why it needs to be updated. An open discussion will follow so that the Open Space Plan Committee may hear the community's desires, concerns, and ideas as it pertains to the 2025 update.

All residents are welcome to attend. For further information, please visit the Open Space Plan webpage or call Conservation Administrator Tom Brady, at 617-730-2088.

Haiku is a short poem that connects nature and human nature. Learn about haiku: its form and content, and read many spring haiku from famous and not so famous poets. Then we will try our hands at writing a spring haiku using an easy writing prompt. Each participant will leave with a notecard of a haiku they have written themselves. Everyone is invited to this fun and supportive workshop. Instructor Jeannie Martin is a haiku poet, teacher and retreat leader who publishes haiku in a variety of poetry journals and is the author of 11 haiku chapbooks and three books of haiku reflections. Please register at 617-730-2770.