The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day, and Thursday, November 28th in observation of Thanksgiving. No transportation or food services will be available on those days.
The Senior Center is open on Friday, November 29, but there will be no Springwell lunch, no transportation to and from the Center and no medical transportation.
For more information on our weekly, ongoing Senior Center events, please call 617-730-2770.
You can also check out our monthly program listings at DiscoverBrookline.com
Dick Morse, ESL instructor, hosts his weekly classes for intermediate English learners on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and advanced English learners on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. He welcomes new students and can be reached at richard_p_morse@msn.com or 617-734-5113.
A good short story can provide the basis for a great discussion! We will send you the story by email or hard copy to read at your leisure. Then, we will meet up via Zoom every other Monday at 10:00 am. Bring your own coffee and we will supply the forum for a fun and enlightening hour.
For more information and to sign up for the story and discussion, please contact Jamie Jensen at jjensen@brooklinema.gov or 617-730-2753.
Meets via Zoom on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. New members, regardless of level of proficiency in speaking French, are invited to join. For questions and to connect, please email Monique Richardson at mona647@comcast.net
Join us for open Chess
Tuesdays
1:00‐3:00 pm
Calling all sports fans! The Senior Center hosts a weekly sports discussion group on Wednesdays at 10:00 am at the Senior Center. Whether you are a casual observer or an armchair expert, the Fan Forum is open to all who wish to share the joy, frustration, and excitement of Sports Fandom.
We will gather to discuss the news of the day, relive memorable moments in sports history, and share our predictions of what may come to pass. The group is facilitated by Conor McDermott Welch, LCSW. Please register with Conor at cwelch@brooklinema.gov or
Ping Pong is happening at the Senior Center on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 12:00 – 4:30 pm. Come drop in for a quick game!
On Wednesdays at 11:00 am at the Senior Center, join other interested Scrabble players for this fun game. Please bring a board and tiles if you have them.
Do you play an acoustic instrument and/or sing?
Join Brookline Acoustic at the Senior Center on Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for an informal jam. All skill levels and types of music are welcome.
Please click here for details.
Welcoming singers of all ages for our 2023‐2024 season! Rehearsals Wednesday evenings starting September 13, 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm, at the Brookline Senior Center. No auditions. Major works will be Faureʹs Requiem and some of Rachmaninovʹs All Night Vigil. All singers must be fully vaccinated against COVID‐19.
For more information go to www.cccchorus.org, email info@cccchorus.org or call 617‐905‐2268.
Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 1:30 pm
Lynn plays music from 40s, 50s, and 60s as well as some from film musicals and we’ll dance together. You don’t need much space in your home to participate. Just make sure there aren’t any scatter rugs, uneven floor surfaces or objects on the floor that are trip hazards. For information on how to connect, please contact Lynn at lemodell@gmail.com
Kristine Farley, our Bridge Coordinator, welcomes experienced players in-person on Friday mornings at 9:00 am sharp. Give the revolving bridge game a try.
Hedwig Baillie, our Rummikub coordinator, invites you to drop in and enjoy a quiet game of Rummikub at the Senior Center on Friday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 am.
The Senior Chorus always welcomes new members to add to its already enthusiastic roster of singers. There are no auditions. Just come on Fridays at 10:30 am and make a joyous sound with the group led by Joe Reid.
Current Events meets at the Senior Center every Friday morning from 10:30 am‐12 noon. Come share your thoughts and interact with others about what is going on in today’s world, whether it be local, national or international. It is a fun and informative event for all.
We are all rewarded when our group attendance reaches a specified number. That reward is in the form of a pizza party, held once a month, on the Friday following our attendance goal. Come and join us!
Returning in September Since 1973, Israeli singers have performed in the famed international Eurovision contemporary song competition. From poignant and topical to romantic, upbeat and silly, Israelis have presented a wide variety of musical numbers. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to explore these songs as well as the artists, stories, and controversies behind them. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. The group meets via Zoom on the fourth Monday of the month from 7:30 – 9:00 pm beginning September 23.
To register, email jjensen@brooklinema.gov