Brookline Senior Center
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Zumba Gold Thursdays
Emily Brenner, instructor leads Zumba Gold for seven Thursdays from 1:15-2:15. Session begins Apr 11 and runs through May 30 No class Apr 25. This class is free thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass in partnership with SilverSneakers(R)
– – Emily Brenner photo courtesy of Ohm Wellness Center
Reiki Therapy Tuesdays
Akemi Minami, certified Reiki therapist, offers 25-minute appointments to Brookline residents over 60 and Senior Center volunteers. Sessions: 9-12 noon Tuesdays. $7/session Five-treatment books: $25 617. 730. 2777
Computer Tuesdays + Thursdays
Meet with Fran Pechenick for computer basics, email and internet Tuesdays 12-2.. Dan Siagel does individual half hour sessions Tuesdays 12-2. Dan works with Smartphones, tablets and laptops Apple, Windows, and Android. By appointment only. Call Olga Sliwa: 617. 730. 2768
Plus, Alan Shepro is here Thursdays in the computer lab from 2-4 for drop-in visits. If it has a chip, he can help.
Bridge Fridays
Bridge guru Jan Davidson welcomes experienced players Fridays at 9 am. Join us for revolving games. 617. 730. 2760
Senior Chorus Fridays
New members welcome, no audition. Led by Joe Reid, Fridays at 10:30
Join the Fitness Center
Be a member: Includes strength training and cardio equipment, small group classes, relaxed atmosphere, and help from a personal trainer. Sharon Devine: 617. 730. 2769
Ping Pong Fridays
Join Lin Sasman, ping pong coordinator, Fridays 1-5 pm.
Rummikub Fridays
The new Rummikub group meets Fridays from 9-11:30 with leader Hedwig Baillie.
French Conversation Tuesdays
We meet Tuesdays from 12:15-1:15. New members, regardless of proficiency, welcome. groupe en est un de conversation Français-Anglais
Chess Thursdays and Fridays
Play Thursdays, 1-3 pm. Bring a board or use ours. Julie Washburn: 617. 730.2760
Beginners! Three Brookline High School seniors, co-captains of their chess club, are here Fridays from 3-5 for lessons and games. Patricia Burns: 617. 730. 2743
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Gallery 93 through April 30
Oh, The Places I’ve Been, photography by Patricia J. Burns
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AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
Be one: http://www.brooklinecan.org/age_friendly_business.html
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LIBRARY CONNECTION
The Library Connection delivers library material to home bound Brookline residents. Volunteers will deliver. If you want to be a volunteer or receive the service, contact volunteer coordinator Patricia Burns: 617. 730. 2743
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WONDER WOMAN, RUTHANN DOBEK:
wickedlocal.com/news/20180315/ruthann-dobek-brookline-senior-centers-wonder-woman
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BOSTON 25 TV: SHOP PROGRAM
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NEWSLETTER
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PLANNED GIVING
– – Consider leaving a legacy to the Senior Center. Your bequest is a gift of hope. Please call Ruthann Dobek, director: 617. 730. 2756 and help us secure a bright future. Brookline Multi-Service Senior Center Corp (EIN 04-2719972), a Massachusetts non-profit corporation.