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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.

Wise Aging

Tuesdays, April 15-June 3, from 1:00- 2:15 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join Dinah Gilburd, LICSW for an interactive group experience. As a community of wise agers, we will explore how to live with" joy, resilience and spirit." Because there is no set of instructions or guidelines for this stage of development, the group offers a path to view the aging process from a unique lens. Together, we will have the opportunity to navigate this stage of life, and gain insights. Drawing from the book, Wise Aging, by Rabbi Rachel Cohen and Dr. Linda Thal, the content draws from multi-faith traditions, poets and authors. Participants are responsible for the purchase of the book, and a limited number of copies will be available to borrow.

Space is limited, so please register early with Jamie at 617-730-2753 or at

AANHPI Heritage Celebration

Saturday, May 3rd from 11AM to 3:00PM

Brookline Village Library. Hunneman Hall

Korean Church of Boston

The Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN), the Brookline Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Relations, the Brookline Public Schools, and the Brookline Public Libraries invite the Brookline Community to an Annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Celebration.

The Celebration will kick off AANHPI Heritage Month on Saturday, May 3rd from 11AM to 3:00PM beginning at Hunneman Hall in the Brookline Village Library and culminating at the Korean Church, located across from Town Hall on Holden St. This community celebration focuses on AANHPI stories and art, and features an author discussion, student performances and exhibits of student art work. There will also be food, puppet performances, arts & crafts, games, prizes, and more.

This year, at 11AM, our Featured Author is award-winning, YA novelist, Patricia Park. Student Performances will follow the discussion and will include the Baker AANHPI Orchestra (BAO) and Baker's Fan Dance Troupe and KPop Team, the Triveni Dancers, Brookline High School Popcorn Dance Club, and the Brookline Chinese School. Brookline Interactive Group will record the presentation and performances and a video will be available for viewing afterwards. Patricia Park will be signing books for sale, courtesy of Brookline Booksmith.

Following the performances we invite you to join us and walk over to the Korean Church for various crafts, puppetry, fun, and food from 1-3PM. Also in attendance will be organizations such as Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity, Brookline Chinese School, Brookline Immigrant Advancement Committee, the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line, and many more. This year food will be available from Moyzilla Food Truck, Manoa Poke Shop, and samples of chai from Madrasi.

Brookline Village Arts Festival

Saturday, May 3, 11am - 5pm

Station Street, Pearl Street

Enjoy a day filled with creativity and fun at the Brookline Village Arts Festival to be held from 11am-5pm on May 3 (rain date May 4) at Station St and on Pearl St. Discover unique pieces from 63 talented local artists and enjoy live performances by the High Maintenance Jug Band, Sharpe Nines and Brookline Music School. Visit the web gallery and participating artists' pages for a beautiful sneak preview of the artwork being displayed. Whether you're an art enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this festival has something for everyone. Don't miss out on an exciting opportunity to support the arts and celebrate creativity!

Hall's Pond Community Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hall's Pond, Amory St. and Freeman St.

Volunteer with us to do a litter cleans up and new plantings! All necessary materials and supplies will be provided. Please bring water and dress appropriately for workingoutside and off-trail conditions. All ages welcome. No experience necessary.

Eleanor Kaplan Memorial Concert

Thursday, May 8, from 1:00-2:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

Join us for the Eleanor Kaplan Memorial Concert featuring the renowned Winiker Band, on Thursday, May 8, from 1:00-2:00 pm. The concert is being sponsored by the Kaplan family in memory of their mother, Eleanor Kaplan, who died at age 103 on April 6, 2024. The Winikers, a band of exceptional talent and charm, certainly need no introduction to Brookline, and it seems all the more fitting that they were Eleanor's favorite band. To register, please call 617-730-2770. Let's come together to celebrate the life of Eleanor Kaplan!

Bird Walks at Hall's Pond

Mondays at 7 am: May 5 and May 12.

Hall's Pond

Nature lovers are invited! Celebrating over 50 years of documenting bird migrations at Hall's Pond. Friends of Hall's Pond will conduct guided bird walks timed for spring migration on an easy half-mile loop, led by Neil Gore. Two consecutive Mondays at 7 am: May 5 and May 12. All are welcome! Meet at the gate behind 1120 Beacon St. (By the tennis courts) Whether it's sunny, cloudy, or light rain! Wear visored hats and bring binoculars.

Older Adult Lobby Day

Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us and wear blue! Join Aging Access, our partner organizations, and older adults from across the Commonwealth on May 13 as we meet in the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House to raise our collective voices for older adult programs and services, and the funding to support these programs and services. The event begins at 11:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. The event will feature speeches from both legislators and older adult advocacy organizations on the issues, including proposed legislation and funding needs. This will be followed by ample time to visit your individual legislators' offices. If you would like to join us please or call 617-730-2770.

Transportation will be provided.

The Relaxation Response: Mind/Body/Health

Tuesday, May 13 from 1:30-3:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

In this class led by instructor Elynn Finkelstein, we will learn how to elicit the "relaxation response," the body's natural way to counteract the serious effects of stress. We'll learn about Dr. Herbert Benson's pioneering exercises to improve mental and physical well-being. There's a creative component to this workshop as we decorate beautiful rocks to help with relaxation and grounding. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Healthcare Apps & Devices For Smart Phones

Wednesdays from March 12 - May 14, 1:00-2:30

Brookline Senior Center

They are called smart phones for a reason! Join instructor Allen Waxman for the 2025 updated version of this course. In 10 sessions, you will learn how to monitor and be informed on many aspects of your own health and easily share this information with your health care providers. Topics include: Health data, Info, and Access on line; Hearing aids and Verbalization Aids; and Sleep and Stress Health. The course is for Android and Apple phones and tablets Register at 617-730-2770 and provide your name, email address and smartphone number (for texting).

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Indigenous Authors Book Club

Sunday, May 18 from 4-5:30 pm

Zoom

The Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee would like to invite you to participate in their tenth Indigenous Authors Book Club! This month we will be reading and discussing The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich.

"Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich's grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman."

RSVP to the Book Club or to request or get information on reasonable accommodations or language access, please contact Caitlin Starr at or at 617-730-2345.

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Council on Aging Book Group - Lost & Found by Kathryn Schulz

Monday, May 19, 2025, 2:00-3:00 pm

Meeting Room - Putterham Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway

Join either in person or virtually for a senior book discussion of titles ranging from recent award winners to timeless classics. No registration required for in person attendance. Books are available for check out at the Putterham Library service desk one month prior to the meeting. New members are always welcome! To attend via Zoom.

Vaccine Hesitancy: A Global Public Health Challenge

Thursday, May 22, 7:00-8:30 PM

Hunneman Hall, Brookline Village Library, 361 Washington Street

This timely discussion co-sponsored by Brookline DPHHS and the Friends of Brookline Public Health will feature Dr. Rosemarie Roque Gordon, practicing pediatrician at MIT Student Health and Vice Chair of Brookline's Public Health Advisory Council, and Dr. Matt Motta, Assistant Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management at the BU School of Public Health. The panel will explore vaccine concerns and misconceptions, how vaccines work and why they are safe, dispel common myths, and discuss how trusted community voices can help share these important messages. The event will be moderated by Dr. Peter Moyer.

Department of Public Works Spring Fest

Saturday, May 31, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Olmstead Park Allenton Overlook

Fun for the whole family: Tree ID walk, food & music, climate education & action and outdoor games & activities.

Annual Shredding Event

hursday, June 5 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - by appointment

Brookline Senior Center

By Appointment Only. The mobile shredding truck (Bay State Shredding) will be back at the Senior Center on Thursday, June 5 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, courtesy of Norfolk District Attorney, Michael Morrissey. Clean out your file cabinets, de-clutter your house and shred personal documents safely and free of charge. The truck does shred onsite, but due to the volume of people who are registered, people will not be allowed to stay and watch their materials being shredded. You will be assigned a time when you call to register and we ask that you arrive no sooner than 5 minutes prior to your appointment time. Senior Center staff will be onsite to provide direction when you arrive. By Appointment Only. To schedule your appointment, please call 617-730-2770.

BGSA Summer Solstice Celebration

Friday, June 20, 7:00-8:30 p.m

Fisher Hill Reservoir Park

Please join with the Brookline Greenspace Alliance on Friday, June 20, to celebrate the longest day of the year! We will gather at the gatehouse at Fisher Hill Reservoir Park at 7:00 p.m., embark on a guided walk around the park focusing on its design and flora, and conclude with refreshments back at the gatehouse while the a cappella group On That Note serenades us with some summer-themed tunes as we watch the sun go down until it sets at approximately 8:30 p.m. There is no limit on the number of participants in this ever-popular event, but please email to sign up in advance so that the BGSA knows how many people to expect:

Fisher Hill Reservoir Park

Annual Sidewalk Sale

Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Brookline Senior Center

The annual side walk sale will be on Wednesday, June 25 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of the Brookline Senior Center. If you are interested in making donations for the sale, please do so in the bins located outside the Council on Aging offices on the second floor of the Senior Center. *Please note, we do not accept any items with plugs, clothing, linens, and large items. For any questions, contact Jamie at or 617-730-2753.

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Library Events

Start Date Title Start Time Location
5/1/2025 Virtual Baby Yoga 10:00 AM Virtual
5/1/2025 A Taste of Poetry 11:00 AM Brookline Village
5/1/2025 Pokémon League 5:00 PM Coolidge Corner
5/1/2025 Silent Book Club 7:00 PM Coolidge Corner
5/2/2025 Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley 10:30 AM Putterham
5/2/2025 Wisdom Cafe 12:00 PM Putterham
5/3/2025 Annual AANHPI Heritage Celebration 11:00 AM Brookline Village
5/3/2025 Art Walk 11:00 AM Off-site
5/4/2025 Brookline Music School Concert Series 2:00 PM Brookline Village
5/4/2025 Welcome Blanket 2:00 PM Coolidge Corner
5/6/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
5/7/2025 VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group 9:30 AM Virtual
5/7/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
5/7/2025 Rubber Duckie Soap Workshop 7:00 PM Putterham
5/8/2025 FinLit series: Active vs Passive Investing 3:00 PM Brookline Village
5/8/2025 Understanding Everyday Emotions: a Practical Guide for Everyone 6:00 PM Brookline Village
5/8/2025 Queer Reading Group 7:00 PM Brookline Village
5/8/2025 Virtual: Queer Reading Group 7:00 PM Virtual
5/9/2025 Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley 10:30 AM Putterham
5/10/2025 VIRTUAL - Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Anglo-Saxon England" 10:00 AM Virtual
5/10/2025 Walnut Hills Cemetery 150th Anniversary Guided Walking Tour 10:00 AM Putterham
5/12/2025 Monday Midday Mystery Group 12:30 PM Virtual
5/12/2025 Preparing a Go Bag with the Office of Emergency Management 1:00 PM Putterham
5/13/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
5/13/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
5/13/2025 Brookline Ukulele Club 6:30 PM Brookline Village
5/13/2025 Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Jane Healey 6:30 PM Virtual
5/13/2025 Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews 7:30 PM Virtual
5/14/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
5/14/2025 Mystery Writers of America 6:30 PM Brookline Village
5/15/2025 Art with Julie: Step-by-step Painting Class 6:30 PM Brookline Village
5/15/2025 Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 7:30 PM Virtual
5/16/2025 Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley 10:30 AM Putterham
5/17/2025 Speaking From the Heart: Felina Robinson 2:00 PM Brookline Village
5/19/2025 Council on Aging Book Group 2:00 PM Putterham
5/19/2025 VIRTUAL Afternoon Book Group 3:00 PM  
5/19/2025 Virtual - Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite 7:00 PM Virtual
5/20/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
5/20/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
5/20/2025 The Millennial Book Group 7:00 PM  
5/21/2025 VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group 9:30 AM Virtual
5/21/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
5/23/2025 Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley 10:30 AM Putterham
5/24/2025 Learn Origami with Jingting 2:00 PM Putterham
5/27/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
5/27/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
5/28/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
5/30/2025 Gentle Chair Yoga with Keith Beasley 10:30 AM Putterham
Library Maps
Brookline Village
361 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-730-2370
Coolidge Corner
31 Pleasant Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617-730-2380
Putterham
959 West Roxbury Parkway
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-730-2385

Library Events

Date Title Start Time Location
6/2/2025 Pride Printmaking with Alex Makes Art 6:00 PM Brookline Village
6/3/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
6/3/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
6/4/2025 VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group 9:30 AM Virtual
6/4/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
6/5/2025 A Taste of Poetry 11:00 AM Brookline Village
6/5/2025 Pokémon League 5:00 PM Coolidge Corner
6/5/2025 My Immigrant Story: Messages of Hope Exhibit Launch 6:00 PM Brookline Village
6/5/2025 Silent Book Club 7:00 PM Coolidge Corner
6/7/2025 History of Nintendo with One Up Games 1:00 PM Putterham
6/8/2025 Brookline Music School Honors Concert 1:30 PM Brookline Village
6/8/2025 Welcome Blanket 2:00 PM Coolidge Corner
6/9/2025 Monday Midday Mystery Group 12:30 PM Virtual
6/10/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
6/10/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
6/10/2025 Brookline Ukulele Club 6:30 PM Brookline Village
6/10/2025 Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author Kerri Maher (subbing for Jane!) 6:30 PM Virtual
6/11/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
6/11/2025 Mystery Writers of America 6:30 PM Brookline Village
6/12/2025 A Year in the Life of Hall’s Pond:  Photographs by Lane Turner 6:00 PM Brookline Village
6/12/2025 Queer Reading Group 7:00 PM Brookline Village
6/12/2025 Virtual: Queer Reading Group 7:00 PM Virtual
6/12/2025 Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads 7:30 PM Virtual
6/13/2025 Wisdom Cafe 12:00 PM Putterham
6/14/2025 Speaking From the Heart Series: Byron Rushing 2:00 PM Brookline Village
6/16/2025 Council on Aging Book Group 2:00 PM Putterham
6/16/2025 VIRTUAL Afternoon Book Group 3:00 PM  
6/17/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
6/17/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
6/17/2025 Queer YA Author Panel 6:00 PM Brookline Village
6/17/2025 The Millennial Book Group 7:00 PM Brookline Village
6/18/2025 VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group 9:30 AM Virtual
6/18/2025 Get to Know Your Government: The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) 1:00 PM Brookline Village
6/18/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
6/18/2025 Stories that Bring Us Together / Historias Que Nos Conectan 5:00 PM Brookline Village
6/18/2025 Virtual - Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette aka @redreadreviews 7:30 PM Virtual
6/21/2025 Pride at the Library 1:00 PM Brookline Village
6/24/2025 English Club 10:30 AM Brookline Village
6/24/2025 Caffe Italiano 1:30 PM Coolidge Corner
6/25/2025 Movie Matinee 1:15 PM Coolidge Corner
6/26/2025 Pride Committee 1:00 PM Brookline Village
6/26/2025 Summer Reading Kickoff: Ice Cream 2:00 PM Putterham
6/27/2025 Summer Reading Kickoff: Lawn Games at Winthrop Square! 2:00 PM Off-site
6/28/2025 Summer Reading Kickoff: Playful Engineers 2:00 PM Brookline Village
Library Maps
Brookline Village
361 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-730-2370
Coolidge Corner
31 Pleasant Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617-730-2380
Putterham
959 West Roxbury Parkway
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-730-2385

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