Upcoming Events   

Lets review the basics of how our democracy works! The U.S. Constitution (written over 230 years ago) spells it all out. This is comforting to remember. We'll survey the 3 Branches of government: the different powers of the President, the Congress, and the Courts. How do they work together? And much more. We'll also consult modern historians and discover how they view the today's American government with respect to our democracy's history. No experience necessary. The instructor is Elynn Gayle who has 30 years of experience teaching English and creating imaginative curriculum. Currently teaching at Boston University.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Investors, come join us. Whether you are a casual investor, a billionaire, or just curious about investing and stocks, join us to talk about ideas, investment products, high and lows of the markets and the excitement of investing. Please Note: We will not pool funds or make investments together, nor will we give investment advice as investment clubs are known to d

Please register at 617-730-2770. Note: At the May 1st meeting, a Brookline librarian will be speaking about online investment resources, including how to access Morning Star and Valueline online.

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is hosting a free community event. Coinciding with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the event is entitled, "Don't Get Eaten Alive! The Sandwich Generation: Multigenerational Caregiving." Those in this generation are squeezed on both sides, or at times on three sides: not only addressing the complex needs of aging parents, but also of adult children and maybe grandchildren. The stressors can be overwhelming, affecting family dynamics, emotionally and financially. This event will include dialogue about these powerful experiences and shared strategies for self-care. Full details can be found on Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis website.

Join Val Walker for this fun and lively hour of word play and brain twisters: a logophile's paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words, and delve into the origins of common phrases. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-a-word games. Val Walker, MS, is an author, educator, and consultant. A former rehabilitation counselor for 20 years, she is a contributing blogger for Psychology Today, and author of The Art of Comforting and 400 Friends and No One to Call.

Please register at 617-730-2770.

Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to join via Zoom, by following the registration links on the Open Space Plan webpage.

The meetings will include a short introduction and informational session on the existing Open Space Plan, published in 2018, including what it is, how it is utilized, and why it needs to be updated. An open discussion will follow so that the Open Space Plan Committee may hear the community's desires, concerns, and ideas as it pertains to the 2025 update.

All residents are welcome to attend. For further information, please visit the Open Space Plan webpage or call Conservation Administrator Tom Brady, at 617-730-2088.

Haiku is a short poem that connects nature and human nature. Learn about haiku: its form and content, and read many spring haiku from famous and not so famous poets. Then we will try our hands at writing a spring haiku using an easy writing prompt. Each participant will leave with a notecard of a haiku they have written themselves. Everyone is invited to this fun and supportive workshop. Instructor Jeannie Martin is a haiku poet, teacher and retreat leader who publishes haiku in a variety of poetry journals and is the author of 11 haiku chapbooks and three books of haiku reflections. Please register at 617-730-2770.

Join us for our annual fundraising event! In the meantime, we are seeking donations for this event. As you work on your Spring cleaning, please drop items off in the bins outside the 2nd floor Council on Aging office.

Please note: we do not accept large items like furniture, clothing, or items with plugs.