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Senior Center Events

An extensive list of Senior Center events is at the Brookline Senior Center web site.

COVID-19 Announcements from Senior Center Director Ruthann Dobek

COVID-19 Mask Update, November 2022

At the Senior Center, we continue to follow public health regulations and we remain on alert for COVID-19 variants or an increase in cases around the Commonwealth. Our current protocols are subject to change in the future, but we continue to encourage older residents to get vaccinated and we encourage the use of masks in our mask friendly environment.

Need A Ride To The Senior Center?

If you need a ride to the Senior Center, please call the Senior Center Van Reservation Line at 617-730-2750 at least one business day in advance. Please include the following information for all rides: name, phone number, pickup/drop off address, requested date/time for pick up. Donations are welcome to help offset the cost of gas. We appreciate your support!

Please note: The Senior Center uses a variety of transportation systems to get residents to and from the Senior Center.

February Library Events

Effective Grassroots Movements that Impact Voting Rights with Prof. Rachael V. Cobb - Monday, February 5 at 7 PM, virtual
Ukulele 101 with the Brookline Music School - Tuesdays, February 6, 13, and 27 at 7 PM, at Brookline Village
Open Game Play with Virtual Reality - Saturday, February 10 at 12 noon at Putterham
Black Girl Love: Indie Romance Writers Panel with Alexandria House, Katrina Jackson, and Ines Johnson - Monday, February 12 at 7 PM, virtual
Douglass Day Transcribathon - Wednesday, February 14 from 12 noon - 3 PM at Brookline Village and virtual
K-Pop Arts & Crafts - Saturday, February 17 from 11 AM - 2 PM at Coolidge Corner
Lunar New Year Celebration - Saturday, February 24 at 3 PM at Coolidge Corner
Amy Lowell 150th Anniversary Celebration - Monday, February 26 at 6 PM at Brookline Village
Poetry, the Natural World, the Climate Crisis, and Connection: A Reading and Workshop with Nadia Colburn, PhD. - Wednesday, February 28 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
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March Library Events

Women in World Jazz Concert: A Tribute to Women Composers - Saturday, March 2 at 2 PM at Brookline Village
The Real Score: Unraveling Myths About Trans People in Sports with Erin Reed - Tuesday, March 5 at 7 PM, virtual
Visible Mending Workshop - Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 PM at Brookline Village
Citizenship Class - Saturdays, beginning March 9 at 10:30 AM at Coolidge Corner
Eclipse Exploration for Everyone - Saturday, March 9 at 2 PM at Brookline Village
Concert: Jazz with the Alex Minasian Trio - Tuesday, March 12 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
Invasives Workshop with Grow Native Massachusetts - Wednesday, March 13 at 7 PM, virtual
Pi Day Event - Thursday, March 14 at 3:30 PM at Brookline Village
K-Pop Photocard Trading Event - Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 PM at Coolidge Corner
DIY Synthesizer Workshop: Build the Famous Atari Punk Console - Saturday, March 23 at 1 PM at Brookline Village
Let's Go to the Moon! With Benadette Manning - Monday, March 25 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
Heroines, Rescuers, Rabbis, Spies: Author Talk with Sarah Silberstein Swartz - Tuesday, March 26 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
Speak Out Strong: Emancipated Voices - Wednesday, March 27 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
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April Library Events

Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley at Brookline Senior Center - Monday, April 1 at 1 PM at the Brookline Senior Center
Letizia Palmieri Piano Concert - Monday, April 1 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
ideaSPACE: Introduction to 3D Printing Through Cura - Tuesdays, April 2, 16, and 30 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
Supporting Neurodiverse Teens and Young Adults - Tuesday, April 2 at 7 PM at Coolidge Corner
Invasive Plants Workshop at Hall's Pond - Sunday, April 7 at 10 AM at Hall's Pond
Launch Your Own Website with WordPress - Wednesday, April 10 at 7 PM, virtual
All About Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch - Saturday, April 13 at 10 AM at Putterham
Poetry Writers Meetup - Tuesday, April 16 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
Bubble Tea Patches with Pop Up Art School - Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 PM at Putterham
Crankie Storytelling with the Magid Ensemble - Saturday, April 20 at 3 PM at Brookline Village
Local Wildlife with Mass Audubon - Monday, April 22 at 7 PM at Putterham
Library Concert: Gladius, Virtuoso Flamenco Guitarist - Wednesday, April 24 at 7 PM at Putterham
Persian Dance Performance and Workshop - Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM at Brookline Village
Sensory Friendly Jackbox Party Night - Monday, April 29 at 7 PM at Brookline Village
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Virtual Event

Job Seekers Network

January - June, 2024,
1st & 3rd Wednesday,
9:30 - 11:30 am

Zoom


Wise Aging

Tuesdays starting February 20 - March 19 from 10:30-11:45

Brookline Senior Center

Join Dinah Gilburd, LICSW, for this facilitated peer group based on the book Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resiliency and Spirit. The group content and format offers a path, designed to support "communities of learners" who want to explore the aging process with questions, insights, and longings. Because there is no set of instructions for getting older, this nonsectarian program is an opportunity to discover resources that promote wisdom. The book draws from spiritual practices with multi faith traditions, poets and authors. The content includes the practice of mindfulness, meditation, listening and journaling. Along with the practices, the group interactions are an opportunity for participants to gain insights in a small group setting. As participants navigate this stage of life, there is the opportunity to arrive at new understandings about themselves, which can be transformational for many. Members will be asked to make a 5 week commitment as in order to build group cohesiveness, confidentiality and trust, full attendance is important. Each participant will receive a call from Ms. Gilburd, before the group, as a introduction, and to respond to any questions. Ms. Gilburd is a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a therapist, supervisor, conference speaker and workshop leader in a variety of settings supporting a variety of populations. A life long meditator, she worked with the Benson Henry Mind Body Institute of Medicine and implemented The Stress Reduction and Resiliency Training Program for clients and staff. She was fortunate to be trained as a group leader by Dr. Thal, the co-author of the group's book, whose passion for "aging wisely" has enabled her to facilitate numerous groups.

Participants will be provided with the book by the Senior Center. Space is limited, so please register at 617-730-2770.

Voter Registration

February 26, March 12, and April 3 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Town Clerk's office will be doing a voter registration drive on February 26, March 12, and April 3 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Senior Center.

Mikiko Sato Concert

Thursday, March 14 at 1:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Japanese singer-songwriter/ composer Mikiko Sato will perform her original compositions and some Japanese and American songs. Mikiko Sato is an accomplished composer, music director, pianist, and singer-songwriter from Yokohama, Japan. She received her Master's Degree in classical music composition from Tokyo College of Music. Her passion brought her to Berklee College of Music where she graduated summa cum laude in December 2020 with a Professional Diploma in songwriting. She released her first single "My Wishes for You" in August 2021, and her first album "Mikiko's World" in November 2021. She was appointed the Concert Series Director at Kaji Aso Studio gallery in fall of 2022.

Come enjoy music and art together!

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Follow the Canon: Clara Barton's Civil War Letters

Monday, March 18 at 1pm

Brookline Senior Center.

Join Lynne McKenney Lydick for this entertaining and inspiring one woman play about Massachusetts' own Civil War Nurse. Travel back and enter Clara's world - a tumultuous time when the Civil War was raging and dividing our country. Hear Clara's emotional and powerful letters from the battlefield. See how one person can affect the lives of many with sheer determination, perseverance, and hard work. Please register at 617-730-2770.

American Sign Language Class

Thursdays, February 8 - April 11, 6:30 PM

Brookline Village Library

American Sign Language Class

Do you Need a Senior Charlie Card?

Wednesday, March 20 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Do you need a new or renewed Senior Charlie Card? The TRIPPS Program at the Senior Center will help process new and renewal Senior Charlie Cards using the MBTA online application form. Senior Charlie Cards offer a 50% discount on the subway, bus and Commuter Rail. Charlie Card applications will be processed on Wednesday, March 20 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm and the MBTA will then mail cards to applicants.

Please call 617-730-2644 to schedule an appointment. For more information about applying online visit: https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced/senior- charliecard

Health Education Presentation by MCPHS Students

Wednesday, March 20 at 1:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join us as a Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences of Boston student group give a health education presentation on “Substance Use Disorder.” Seniors experience various physical and social changes that come with the process of aging. Senior populations may also experience grief, loss and social isolation which could cause psychological distress. Seniors routinely take many prescription medications that have potential for misuse as well. Student pharmacists will be presenting on physical, social, and psychological factors that affect seniors and may make them more vulnerable to substance use disorders. They will also discuss treatment options for substance use disorders.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Investors Group Meeting

Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Whether you are a casual investor, a billionaire, or just curious about investing and stocks, join us to talk about ideas, investment products, highs 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 do. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Lung Screening Presentation

Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 am

Brookline Senior Center

Did you know that less than 5% of people who qualify are currently getting screened for lung cancer? Members of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative will be joining us to talk about the importance of lung cancer screening and lung health. They'll share more about who should be getting screened for lung cancer, what screening looks like, and how to get screened. They'll also be able to help anyone who is interested and eligible access the screening. This will be an interactive conversation with lots of time for discussion and questions!

Please register at 617-730-2770.

2024 Volunteer Appreciation Event

Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 pm

Brookline Senior Center

This year we will celebrate our volunteers on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 pm at the Brookline Senior Center. Invitations will be coming in the mail and via email in mid-March. Once you receive your invitation, please RSVP by calling 617-730-2777. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year. Please submit your nominations for Volunteer of the Year to Valerie at or by phone at or by phone at 617-730-2743.

Death Café

Thursday, March 21 from 1:00-2:30 pm

All are invited. Death Cafés are places for people of all ages to socialize, eat, and drink while talking about death and dying - with no agenda, advertising, objectives, or themes. The only goal of a Death Café is to increase our awareness of death, so we can make the most of our (finite) lives. Tea and cakes will be provided. No registration is required-feel free to just show up!

If you would like to know more, please contact Michael Allen at or 617-730-2754.

Chair Dance Classes

Thursday, March 21 from 1:00-2:30 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join Caitlin Moore to get your cardio right from your chair! Dance to your favorite tunes while improving your posture, strengthening your muscles, and fine-tuning balance and coordination. Each class includes a warm-up and cool-down.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Rabies & Microchip Clinic

Saturdy, March 23, 9am to 12pm (rescheduled)

Town Hall, 333 Washington Street

Anthony Riccardi Concert

Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join us for this lovely piano performance by one of our instructor partners from Brookline Adult & Community Education. Anthony Riccardi first took up piano when studying painting at Massachusetts College of Art. He still paints but has been playing piano more and more. Everything you will hear that afternoon are original compositions written recently, though with no titles as of yet as they are all still works in progress.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Visit From Red Sox Alumni

Wednesday, March 27 at 1:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

The Red Sox organization will be bring Alumni player Bob "Monty" Montgomery for a Q & A and autograph session. Monty is a Nashville native and played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox as a catcher. His career spanned nine years from his debut on September 6, 1970, to his final game on September 9, 1979. After his playing days, Monty worked as Ned Martin's partner doing TV for the Red Sox for 17 years on Channel 38. He later worked as a color analyst for both the Pawtucket Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs. He is credited with winning 11 Emmy Awards. Monty is also a licensed pilot and an avid model railroader and golfer. The Sox Organization will also be bringing some Word Series trophies, as well as some collection materials from the 1940's!

Please register at 617-730-2770.

National Public Health Week

April 1 - 7

Full information and registration.

Seeking Participants for April Focus Group

Monday, April 1st at 2pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join the Brookline Department of Public Health & Human Services as part of National Public Health Week for a Focus Group regarding the Human Services Gap Analysis in the town and to promote the Human Services resident survey. $10 gift cards will be given for participation, as well as $50 in Brookline Bounty coupons.

Space is limited. To register, email Jamie at or call 617-730-2753.

Your voice is needed as an older adult living in Brookline.

Candidates Forum

April 17, 4-6 pm

Brookline Senior Center.

Once again, this year BrooklineCAN and the Brookline League of Women Voters will sponsor a Candidates Forum. April 17, 2024, 4-6 pm. The Forum will be at the Brookline Senior Center and live streaming on BIG. More information later.

Seeking Story Tellers

Thursday, May 16th

Coolidge Corner Theater

Brookline.News will be celebrating its first anniversary this spring with a community event called Brookline.Stories. It will be a night of storytelling from the Coolidge Corner Theater Stage (think NPR's "The Moth"), hosted by WBUR's Meghna Chakrabarti. It will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 16th.

We are seeking storytellers who will each share a 6 - 7 minute personal story from the stage. Storytellers should have a compelling story to tell, and the ability and comfort level to effectively tell the story without notes in front of a large audience. (Some professional coaching will be provided.) The storytellers must also have some connection to Brookline.

Interested? Click this link and send the completed form to Iris Adler -

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