Veterans Day Program
Wednesday, November 11, 11 a.m.

World War Monument at the Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington Street.

Residents are invited to attend Brookline’s annual Veterans Day Program, and join various town officials, veterans, veterans groups, and the general public in honoring local veterans for their service.

Due to COVID-19, participants will be required to wear a cloth face covering and practice social distancing.

Details.

Brookline Women Virtual Get-together
Wednesday, November 11th, 7:30-8:30 PM

Join the Brookline Commission for Women for our second gathering of the year with friendly, low-key conversations. Share what you've been experiencing, your thoughts about what's next, and how we as women and those identifying as female can support each other as a community.

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3odkric
Questions? email

Faster, Virtual Book Talk and Discussion
Thursday, November 12, 7pm

Faster — How a Jewish Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Beat Hitler’s Best by Neal Bascomb

Details.

Brookline to hold Town Meeting Warrant Article forums
Monday, November 9 and Thursday, November 12, 7 to 9 pm

The town of Brookline will hold its Town Meeting Warrant Article forums from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 and 12 online.

Town Meeting will start Nov. 17 and continue Nov. 18, 19, 30 and Dec. 2 and 3.

The forums on Nov. 9 and 12 will present brief explanations of some of the most important warrant articles, with short presentations for and against, and a chance to ask questions. Town Meeting members and all Brookline residents are encouraged to attend.

Those interested should email with a full name and phone number and whether or not they are a Brookline resident. The Zoom link will be distributed shortly before the event.

2020-2021 Senior Health Webinar Series

A free Zoom Virtual Webinar series for patients and their caregivers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Come hear from experts in a variety o topics related to health and aging.

The East Side of Addiction
Wednesday, November 18th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Isolation & Substance Abuse Among Seniors.

Dr. James DiReda and Jack Maroney along with their childhood friend, Henry Grosse (in memoriam) co-authored The East Side of Addiction, a story of an inner city neighborhoods coming of age during the drug culture of the 60’s.

This virtual presentation's objectives include:

• Understand the risk factors and signposts of addiction among seniors
• Identify the impact of substance abuse among the elderly using a bio-psycho-social framework
• Discuss strategies for managing substance abuse disorders in the over 50 population
• Understanding the challenges posed by COVID-19 in treating substance abuse disorders

Register Here You will receive the Zoom meeting details after registering. with any questions.

Coping with the Holidays during COVID-19
Monday, November 23, 2:30-4 pm

The holidays can be a stressful time, or even a mournful one. This year, the challenges of COVID-19 are adding another layer of stress and uncertainty. Join us as we talk about these challenges and share some coping strategies that can help. No matter your situation or stage of life, you’ll come away with practical tips and a new perspective.

This program is a partnership between the Brookline Senior Center, BrooklineCAN, and the Public Library of Brookline.

Join the Zoom meeting here.
Meeting ID: 870 4431 2721
Passcode: 994Ffa

To join by telephone, please dial (929) 205-6099.
Enter the Meeting ID 870 4431 2721 and the passcode 462871.

Mindful Aging
Starts October 8,
Every Thursday, 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Register here for Zoom event or call 617-731-8500. Designed specifically for older adults and facilitated by Bed Hermin (MA in Expressive Arts Therapy and experienced Buddhist practitioner), this eight week course is an introduction to mindfulness-based practices within the context of the aging process. This program is sponsored by Goddard House and is free.

Laura Wetzler in Concert
Monday, December 7, 1:30 pm

“The Hitmakers in Hollywood: Great Songs from the Movies”

Join us virtually for a wonderful performance by singer-songwriter guitarist Laura Wetzler. Laura will explore songs from classic American films and celebrate their creators. Musical selections will include songs by Berlin, Gershwin, Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Hamlisch, Bacharach, the Bergmans, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, & others. This program is sponsored by Center Communities of Brookline, Goddard House Assisted Living and Memory Care and the Brookline Senior Center.

To join by computer, simply click here at the designated time: If you have any trouble using the above link, please contact Julie Washburn at and she will send you the link directly.

To join by phone, dial 1-301-715-8592 (toll call) and enter the meeting ID: 828 6346 0620 and passcode: 4243433

We hope to see you there!

Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention
Monday, December 14, 1 pm

Robin Putnam from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation & Amy Schram from the Better Business Bureau will offer a virtual presentation on identity theft. The presentation will include information about the Office and what they do. It will also cover how to spot and avoid the latest scams, how to prevent identity theft and what to do if you think you may have fallen victim to a scam. To register and receive the Zoom link for this presentation, please contact Julie Washburn at or at 617-730-2760.

Brookline Budget Forum
Thursday, January 14, 7-8:30pm

Town Administrator Mel Kleckner announces that Brookline residents are invited to a virtual information session next week on the town’s budgeting process.

The Brookline Budget Forum will serve as an opportunity for residents to hear directly from Kleckner as he provides insight on municipal finance and the town’s annual budget process.

To register and access the online event, click here. The meeting will also be broadcast by Brookline Interactive Group online here and on BIG’s Civic Channel — Comcast channel 23 and RCN channels 15/613.

More information.

MLK Day Celebration 2021
Monday, January 18, 1pm

Please join together for Brookline's celebration of the life and values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 1 pm Monday, January 18, 2021. This year, our event will be virtual and you can access the Premiere at http://brooklineinteractive.org/mlk or on Channel 3. The recorded event will also be available to stream afterwards.

"Pursuing Social Justice"
This year's program will feature a Moderated Conversation on “Philosophical Mentoring and the Impact of Words on a Generation”. The conversation is hosted by Nick Bates, the Assistant Director for Thurman Center Networks in the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground.

More Information.

Living happily despite the challenges of aging and COVID-19
Tuesday, January 19, 2-3:30 pm

Join us for a presentation with Katharine Esty, PhD on how seniors can continue to live happy, fulfilling lives despite the challenges of aging and COVID-19. Dr. Esty is a best-selling author, practicing psychotherapist, a widow, a mother, a grandmother, and an activist for aging well. She’s on a mission to dispel myths about "old age" and to end ageism, which limits and undermines the most experienced among us. Dr. Esty recognizes that older adults have survived much and that the resulting resiliency and their ability to tolerate uncertainty can serve them well in these difficult times. Her most recent book is Eightysomethings- A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness. You can learn more about her and purchase her book here.

This program is being offered collaboratively by Center Communities of Brookline, Goddard House Assisted Living, BrooklineCAN and the Brookline Senior Center. To join by computer, simply click here at the designated time. If you have any trouble accessing the link above, please contact Julie Washburn at and she will send you the link directly. To join by phone, dial 1-833-548-0282 (TOLL FREE) and enter meeting ID: 858 118 6414 when prompted. Please note that there will be time allotted for questions at the end of the presentation.

COVID-19 Vaccine, Brookline Update
Tuesday, February 2, 7:00 PM

What's the latest news about vaccines?
How is vaccine distribution working throughout Massachusetts?
When can I get vaccinated in Brookline?

For more information or to register: www.brooklinema.gov/health.
Contact Lynne Karsten or phone - 617-730-2336.

Brookline's Pan-Asian Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 6, 4-5pm

• Register to view on Zoom
• BIG Live Stream Link: brooklineinteractive.org/live - YouTube, Facebook
• BIG Cable Information: Community Channel - Brookline RCN and Comcast Cable Channel 3

Program of Events:

• Celebrate the first year that the Brookline Schools will honor the Asian Lunar New Year as a Holiday
• New Year Messages from Special Guests
• Performances from BHS Students
• A Cooking Demonstration from Irene Li of Mei Mei
• A Craft Demonstration
• and a Sneak Peek of our Video Project Combating Anti-Asian Racism

Health Care Proxy Workshop
Tuesday, February 16, Friday, February 19,
and Tuesday, February 23, 11:00 - noon

Massachusetts Health Decisions, a nonprofit organization and publisher of the Health Care Proxy, invites you to a 3-part workshop on getting the most out of your Health Care Proxy. It will be facilitated by David Clarke, JD, MPH, Director, Massachusetts Health Decisions, and Katie Dudzik, MSW, MDiv Candidate, Harvard Divinity School.

Whether or not you have completed a Health Care Proxy, this workshop, run especially for the Brookline Council on Aging, is for you! Do you still have questions about how the Proxy is used? Are you wondering just how you will talk with others about your values? Why is the Proxy not just for end-of-life care? This interactive workshop is set up to be useful and fun.

There is no cost. MHD asks that you participate in all three parts. Limited to 16. To register, ask questions, or to request a full workshop outline, please email with your name and contact information to:

Flyer with more information.

State Representative Tommy Vitolo talks about BrooklineCAN
Thursday, February 25, 2:30pm

Tommy will appear on Brookline Interactive television with Elenore Parker from Brookline Community Aging Network. They will discuss BrooklineCAN's history, the services it offers, and what it hopes to achieve in the coming years. Tune in to TV on TV by watching the live stream, or your television on Comcast channel 23 or RCN channel 3.

Prior episodes are available on the Tommy Vitolo news page.

Florida Ruffin Ridley School Renaming Ceremony
Friday, February 26, 3:30 P.M.

This event was originally scheduled for Friday, January 29.

Please join us as we celebrate the official renaming of the school in honor of Florida Ruffin Ridley. Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, only a small group will gather for the in-person ceremony at the school. Community members will be able to view a livestream of the event on the Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) page here.

Full announcment.

Women In World Jazz Virtual Concert
Saturday, March 6, 2:00pm

The Public Library of Brookline is celebrating Women’s History Month with a virtual concert! On Saturday, March 6 at 2 PM, Women in World Jazz presents an educational performance for the whole family featuring an international ensemble of all-female performers showcasing music from around the world.

Women in World Jazz features world music composed by women artists past and present. From USA Blues and Jazz styles, the group ventures to Jamaica, Brazil, Japan, Cape Verde, and Israel to celebrate the diversity and power of creativity. Audience members will have a chance to ask questions and are invited to create their own music by bringing a shaker instrument (you can make a shaker using a vitamin container or soda bottle). This interactive tribute to women composers from around the globe will delight adults and kids of all ages.

Sign up to see the concert on Zoom Webinar here! Or watch the livestream on the Library’s Facebook page.

Following the concert, a recording will be posted to the Library’s YouTube channel and will be available to watch for four weeks. This event is generously sponsored by the Brookline Library Foundation and the Library Trustees.

Charting the Course for Brookline's Future:
The Role of Planning and Zoning
Monday, March 8, 3:00 pm

If you are interested in learning more about the current state of zoning in Brookline and the threats posed by unplanned zoning changes, you are invited to attend the March 8, 3:00 pm, meeting of BrooklineCAN's Livable Community Advocacy Committee. Linda Olson Pehlke, an urban planner and Brookline Town Meeting Member, will be giving a special presentation on "Charting the Course for Brookline's Future: The Role of Planning and Zoning" at 3:00 pm, followed by a question and answer period If you are not currently a member of the LCAC and wish to attend the meeting via Zoom, please email Carol Caro at by March 7 for Zoom link.

Brookline Council on Aging
Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 pm

Guest speaker will be Erin Chute Gallentine, Commissioner of the Brookline Department of Public Works. The topic is "Department of Public Works--An Introduction to Erin Gallentine, and an Opportunity to Ask Questions About Snow Removal, Sidewalks, and More " The Zoom link is: https://brooklinema.zoomgov.com/j/1610844389 To join by phone, dial 646-828-7666 US (toll call) and enter the Meeting ID: 161 084 4389

Community Housing Options
Tuesday, March 16, 1:30-2:30 pm

Join us via Zoom for an interactive group discussion about housing concerns and options in Brookline and the surrounding area. If there is sufficient interest in learning about housing options, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 23 with a panel of housing professionals who will share information about moving, downsizing and financial considerations.

RSVP or call 617-730-2767 and leave a message if you plan to attend.

Festival of Learning
March 22 - 27

Brookline Adult & Community Education is rolling out something special - Festival of Learning which will take place virtually over the week of March 22 - 27, 2021. Open to residents of all communities, the Festival will offer a variety of 30+ fun, hour-long courses which includes guest speakers along with your favorite instructors. List of featured programs

Festival of Learning, which is also an important fundraiser for our program. Early registration is open and week-long passes are being offered at a reduced rate of $75. The pass allows participants to drop in on any of the 30+ live virtual classes or speaker sessions, held over Zoom, at their convenience and for less than it would cost to sign up for a typical single class. It is a bargain!

To register, visit our website or give us a call at 617-730-2700 and we will gladly assist you in completing the registration process.

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