Upcoming Events

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.