Upcoming Events

Join historian Dr. Tess Bundy for a lecture on the history of the migration of 6 million African-Americans from the south for northern, midwestern, and western cities during the first half of the 20th century. The talk will explore the forces that drove African-Americans to migrate, how they traveled, the conditions they found, and the impact of their migration. The lecture will include a discussion of artistic movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, featuring examples of its poetry, music, and visual arts. There will be a one hour lecture, followed by 15 minutes of discussion.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for our monthly ukulele jam session, hosted by the Strummerville Ukulele Club! Grab your uke and join us as we sing and strum the hits! All experience levels welcome, some ukuleles will be provided.

Join librarian and origami expert Jingting for this fun introduction to the art of paper folding. This program is for adults of all ages and kids five years old and up. No registration is required we simply ask that you arrive on time for efficiency of instruction. Let's get crafting!

Our annual New Year's Open House when we will once again feature the outstanding Winiker Band. These fabulous musicians and entertainers will certainly help us to ring in the new year right! Refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the event and a raffle will also be held. To register, please call 617-730-2770.

Join us on a 1.5-mile guided excursion around the picturesque and fantastical Arnold Arboretum. Trails are paved and packed gravel or mulch and include some hills and phenomenally curated tree specimens. We will celebrate our new year by spending time appreciating the beauty of our trees! Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle! Transportation is provided from Brookline Senior Center to the Arboretum. The bus leaves promptly at 10am.

To register for this program click here and select Active Older Adult Programs or call 617-730-2069. Fee $7.00

This one-hour program with Jon from CFA Society Boston will empower seniors to protect their financial well-being. Learn how to recognize common scams, understand why seniors are targeted, and discover practical strategies to safeguard your assets!

Topics include: Understanding financial scams, the five most common financial scams targeting seniors, identifying scam tactics and protective measures to secure your finances. Take control of your financial security and learn how to avoid financial exploitation.

Now is your chance to try pickleball at the Senior Center! We'll be hosting two beginner courses, each consisting of two sessions (January 15 & 22 and February 12 & 19) at 3:00pm, coached by Fran Perler. The first session will focus on various Pickleball strokes and the second session will focus on playing the game. Please sign up for both sessions in each course, but only 1 course.

COST: $3 per session for residents and $5 per session for non-residents.

Sign up beginning January 6 via the Recreation Department website (https://www.register.brooklinerec.com) or by phone (617-730-2069). If you don't already have a Recreation Department account, you should sign up to qualify for senior Recreation Department programs and to receive the $2 per session residential discount. Equipment will be provided.

Please wear athletic shoes. Limited to 16 participants per session.

An American Composer and Lyricist, Stephen Joshua Sondheim, is regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th Century Musical Theatre. Productions include West Side Story (lyrics), Gypsy (lyrics), Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, and Into The Woods. Led by Theatre Director and Film Educator, Debra Block. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Come celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Horse, with us! Learn about this special holiday with fun and educational performances from our partners at Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center. We will also be treated to a special Lion Dance! New this year: We will be having a hybrid meal model where a takeout Chinese meal will be served before the performances (doors open at 12:30 pm), so participants can either choose to eat then or bring the meal home for later. Limited vegetarian meals are available, so please specify at signup. Please note that you must stay for the program in order to get a meal; you may not take your meal home at time of entry. Meal cost will be $7 at the door. Raffles for various items will also be held at the end of the performances (1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5). This celebration is co-sponsored by the Brookline Senior Center and the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center.

Due to limited space, registration is required. Interested participants can register by calling 617-730-2770.