Upcoming Events

Come to the Senior Center for a concert. Alexander Seidenberg-Spitzer is a high school pianist and an aspiring mathematician. He particularly enjoys playing Joplin and Chopin - ragtimes and waltzes. When he was 13, Alexander received a $100 Scott Joplin scholarship. Last fall, he moved to Boston from Virginia to take math classes at Harvard and Northeastern. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Location: Town Hall at the Brookline Select Board Meeting, streaming on B.I.G TV, and by registering on Zoom at brooklinema.gov.

You are encouraged to attend to learn what over 2,200 seniors had to say about they need to live and thrive in Brookline.

he MetroWest SHINE program will be hosting a Medicare 101 educational meeting at the Brookline Senior Center. This presentation is an overview of Medicare for people who will be turning 65 and those just signing up for Medicare. There will be information about the different parts of Medicare and their coverage. SHINE stands for Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (on Medicare) and it provides free, unbiased counseling on health insurance options and related benefit programs, empowering individuals to make educated and informed decisions about their healthcare coverage. The MetroWest SHINE Program, based in Needham, is funded and administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join a guided excursion around the picturesque and beautiful Larz Anderson Park. Trails are paved and packed gravel or mulch and include some gentle hills and amazing trees. The walk is about a mile, and most of the walk will be in the sun. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation is provided from Brookline Senior Center to the park and back. The bus leaves promptly at 10am. Bus will return to the Senior Center around 12:30pm. Fee $7.00. To register call 617-730-2069

Neha Josi is a Director of Project Management at DEPT®, a global digital agency, where she works navigating digital transformation, emerging technology, and AI. She is passionate about making new technology feel less intimidating and showing how it can be practical, useful, and even fun in everyday life. She will be at the Brookline Senior Center for an interactive look at the surprising ways AI can become an everyday companion. Learn how to ask AI better questions, spot when it gets things wrong, and use it safely and confidently. No tech expertise required - bring your curiosity and questions. Snacks will be provided. Space is limited; please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us at our Brookline Village location in Hunneman Hall to watch this critically acclaimed documentary followed by a panel that will provide context for what has been happening in Massachusetts with regard to book challenges and bans. Register here (https://brooklinelibrary.libcal.com/event/16860447) for this In Person event.

Join Scott Pittman for original songs with guitar and vocals presented in a fun and intimate style. Will also play requests! Scott has played in many popular bands in the Boston area. Please register at 617-730-2770.

The Senior Center's August Moon Celebration will feature a Chinese meal including moon cakes and fruit. There will be a hybrid meal model where a takeout Chinese meal will be served before the performances at 1:00 pm. Participants can either choose to eat then or bring the meal home for later. Meal cost will be $7 at the door. 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. Register by calling 617-730- 2770.

Ever wondered how one species can engineer and change entire ecosystems? Spend a morning at Cutler Park exploring excellent beaver habitat and learn about how they are truly Nature's Architects. There are tripping hazards, such as rocks and small logs, along the way. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Transportation is provided from Brookline Senior Center to the park. The bus leaves promptly at 10am. Please bring some snacks or lunch as bus may not return until 1pm. Fee $7.00. To register call 617-730-2069

Drop in to the Tech Time session in Village Library's Meeting Room A and learn how to use library apps and get answers to basic tech questions. Please bring your own phone, tablet, or laptop.

You'll receive help with:

• Getting access to eBooks, audiobooks and movies with Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy;
• Learning how to effectively search the Minuteman Catalog;
• Learning about basic tech topics like sending email or creating a document; and/or
• Finding classes on business, tech, AI, or creative skills on LinkedIn Learning;

Help sessions are limited to 15 minutes and one question per person.

Brought to you by Arts Brookline and Brookline Music School, Brookline Porchfest is a town-wide arts event. Held on first floor porches and yards in Brookline, residents, family, and friends can enjoy an afternoon of live music by artists from Brookline and beyond. All the participants are volunteers, and every venue is allocated a two-hour performance slot between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.

This year, Porchfest will be on Saturday, September 26th with October 3rd as a rain date. As the date gets closer check out the website for a map of the event locations and times.

Brookline Day 2026 will take place on Sunday, September 27 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in Coolidge Corner. Organized by the Brookline Recreation Department, this annual community festival brings together local residents, businesses, town agencies, and non-profits for food, live music, games, and family activities. Be sure to stop by the BrooklineCAN booth and say hello. If you would like to help staff the booth, contact

New England Pharmacy & Wellness of Brookline will offer both flu and COVID-19 vaccines to the public at the Senior Center. Please bring your insurance and Medicare cards, along with a form of photo ID. Please wear short sleeves or a loose-fitting shirt. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing respiratory symptoms, or have a fever, please stay home. Please register at 617-730-2770.

The results of the UMass Boston Community Needs Assessment on Aging in Brookline is now complete. Hear what more than 2,000 residents told us about the experiences, needs, priorities, and future of aging in our community - and learn how to turn community voices into action as 1 in 4 residents will be over age 60 in the near future. The presentation will feature the UMass survey researchers and Emily Williams, Director of the Brookline Council on Aging and Senior Center. Town officials will be present and audience participation is encouraged. Refreshments served.