BrooklineCAN Blog

On September 13^th BrooklineCAN will hold its 8th Annual Meeting, from 5-7 pm at the Senior Center. This year, we celebrate Brookline age-friendly businesses. Matt Weiss, host of the Age Friendly Cities TV show, will moderate a panel of age-friendly business leaders, including David Leschinsky of Eureka Puzzles, Kathy Tallman of Coolidge Corner Theater, Kyle Perzanoski of Brookline Bank, and Paul Saner of Economic Development Advisory Board.  They will discuss the ways that businesses are embracing the Age-Friendly Campaign, adopting features that make businesses attractive to older people and that are welcomed by customers of all ages. The campaign is co-sponsored by the Brookline Chamber of Commerce and the Town’s Economic Development Advisory Board.

Another feature of the annual meeting will be an information fair where attendees can learn more about age-friendly businesses and about opportunities for BrooklineCAN participation. Refreshments will be served. To register for this free event, email info@BrooklineCAN.org or call 617-730-2777.

Good news! The Brookline Select Board recently approved additional slots for the Tax Work-Off Program which is administered by the Brookline Assessor’s Office and the Brookline Senior Center. Five moderate income senior households have been added to the program as recipients of property tax relief for eligible home or condo owners in Brookline who are 60 and older. The five spots have been filled but a waiting list has been established.

For more information contact Deidre Waxman at 617-730-2767 or dwaxman@brooklinema.gov.

Come join us for conversation and refreshments as we provide a setting for exploring topics that are of interest to you.  Currently four programs are scheduled:
TRIPPS will speak about transportation options for seniors, services provided by Brookline Senior Center HELP will be presented, a Tai Chi demonstration and a Restorative Yoga session.

Six Wednesdays beginning September 26, 2018 from 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM at the Putterham Library, 959 W Roxbury Pkwy, Brookline MA

For more information contact Jude Burnim at Judeb22@hotmail.com
or 617-697-9848.

For the seventh year BrooklineCAN will participate in Brookline Day activities September 23 from 11 am until 3 pm at Larz Anderson Park.  It has been a great way to acquaint town residents with BrooklineCAN.  The BrooklineCAN table is usually located on the edge of the town agencies and departments’ tables.  Stop by to find out about BrooklineCAN’s latest activities and opportunities to get involved.

Shuttles are provided with various on/off stops around town.  Check the Brookline Day website for the route and schedule http://www.brooklineday.org/.

This fall, consider taking advantage of the many offerings of Brookline Adult & Community Education.  Page 7 of the Fall Catalogue has Saturday workshops on such topics as mindfulness and meditation and page 33 lists three day-long bus tours to Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York City.  Thursday evening lectures include “Poets and Poetry of World War I” and “A History of the Flute”.  Many computer courses are given during the day at the Senior Center—check out “Social Media for Seniors”.  You will also find a large selection of walking tours.  Pick up a catalogue at many locations around town, or find the information at www.brooklineadulted.org or 617-730-2700.

Mark your calendar for October 11 when author Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle will discuss her latest book, Aging with Wisdom:  Reflections, Stories and Teachings.   How do we find meaning and beauty in aging?  How do we respond to living in an age-phobic culture?   How do we cultivate an inner life resilient enough to handle the vicissitudes of old age?  The program is free of charge and will be held at the Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street.  Refreshments will be served from 6-6:30 pm and the talk with discussion runs 6:30-7:30 pm.  Please call 617-730-2770 to register.

On Wednesday, September 26 at 1 pm Stephen Collins returns to the Senior Center to present the one man play “Sailing Towards My Father.” The play chronicles Herman Melville’s life from youth to old age, concentrating on his evolution as a writer and his complex relationships with God, his parents and siblings, his wife and children, and Nathaniel Hawthorne.  To register, please call 617-730-2770.

On September 13^th BrooklineCAN will hold its 8th annual meeting. This year, the event celebrates Brookline age-friendly businesses. Matt Weiss, host of the Age Friendly Cities TV show, will moderate a panel of age-friendly business leaders, including David Leschinsky of Eureka Puzzles, Kathy Tallman of Coolidge Corner Theater, and Kyle Perzanoski of Brookline Bank. They will discuss how businesses are embracing the Age-Friendly campaign, adopting features intended to make businesses attractive to older people that are also welcomed by customers of all ages. The campaign is co-sponsored by the Brookline Chamber of Commerce and the Town’s Economic Development Advisory Board.

Another feature of the event will be an information fair with additional information about age-friendly businesses and about opportunities for BrooklineCAN participation.

On Monday, August 6, BrooklineCAN and the Senior Center are sponsoring a special election forum for candidates for the “Brookline seat” in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Rebecca Stone and Tommy Vitolo are competing for the Democratic nomination for the position. The seat is open because Frank Smizik is retiring.

The forum will be held at the Senior Center. Doors will open at 4:00 PM. The formal program is tentatively scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM. The forum is open to all. Candidates will be asked to speak particularly about issues of greatest concern to seniors. For more information about the format for the forum, check the BrooklineCAN website.

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 4.

During renovations, a mini-library is open right across Pleasant Street in Sussman House. A huge LIBRARY sign leads to a tiny space where you can drop off items and pick up books you’ve ordered. A recent visit revealed a very efficient operation. See for yourself! Hours:  9:00 – 4:00 Monday thru Friday.