Friday, June 19, 2026 the Brookline Senior Center will be closed for Juneteenth. There will be no transportation or food services available that day.
Ongoing Programs
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
Short Story Social
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.
Brookline Bees
May flowers are bursting out! The lovely quilt (below) by Jude Bennett celebrated the flowers of May and it was raffled off to a lucky winner at our annual Volunteer Luncheon in April. We are busy preparing items for the June Sidewalk Sale—including a selection of beautiful tote bags and some apron-like carriers for a walker. Show off some stylish colors, and carry your phone, pen, and other essentials in your walker apron. s Mother’s Day is May 14. Make something special for your own mother—and/or the mothers of your grandchildren! We love collaborating on baby quilts. Our group has made more than a dozen baby quilts in the last year…often the first quilting project of the proud grandmother!
Friday, May 22 will be an Open Sewing day. Joyce will be in our workroom from 10 am4 pm. Anyone is welcome to come make items for the craft sale, or work on your own project with tools and coaching available. Joanne has been busy making baby quilts for her growing family!
Virtual French Conversation Group
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
Sports Fan Forum
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 Wednesdays & Fridays (New Extended Hours)
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!
Dick’s ESL Classes
Dick Morse, ESL instructor, hosts his weekly classes for intermediate English learners on Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Dick is no longer running the intermediate class on Tuesdays, but please call him if there is any interest. He welcomes new students and can be reached at richard_p_morse@msn.com or 617-734-5113.
Brookline Acoustic Jam Wednesday Nights
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.
Coolidge Corner Community Chorus Wednesdays
Welcoming singers of all ages for our 2024‐2025 season! Rehearsals Wednesday evenings 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.
Scrabble
On Wednesdays at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Senior Center, join other interested Scrabble players for this fun game. Please bring a board and tiles if you have them.
CHESS
Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 pm Facilitator Mark enjoys helping others discover the fun of chess as a game for everyone.
Bridge for Experienced Players
We welcome experienced players in-person on Friday mornings at 9:00 am sharp. Give the revolving bridge game a try. To get into the rotation, contact Jamie at jjensen@brooklinema.gov.
Rummikub
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.
SENIOR CENTER CHORUS
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 EVENT FRIDAYS
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!
Israeli Music On The World Stage: The Eurovision Songs
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