Events
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1 Reading Poetry Anew
Zoom Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Carlislean Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library. Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Line Dancing Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music. In person and simultaneously via Zoom To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov | 2 Women's Breakfast
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST Wednesday, April 2 | 9:30am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with our Town Moderator, Wayne Davis. Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 3 Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Restaurant Review
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM Thursday, April 3 | 11:30am Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Billerica, MA Join us for a delicious, student-prepared meal! Enjoy tasty, affordable dishes while supporting future chefs. No Van Fee. Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895. Bridge
BRIDGE
| 4 Gleason Knitters
GLEASON KNITTERS If you knit, sew, crochet, stitch, applique, bead, weave or do any other creative pursuit that’s portable enough to bring along - come and be craftily social with the Gleason Knitters. This group is led by Catherine Cagle. For more info, please contact Catherine at catherine.cagle@yahoo.com French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 5 | ||
6 | 7 Drop-In Coffee Hour
Drop-in Coffee Hour Clark Room, Town Hall | 10:00am Looking for a relaxing break in your day? Join us for our new Drop-In Coffee Hour, offered every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, some friendly conversation, and a chance to unwind. No need to RSVP—just stop by and join us. We look forward to seeing you! Community Book Club
Carlisle Community Book Club Zoom The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 for book titles and to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Balance & Agility via Zoom
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 8 Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Line Dancing Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music. In person and simultaneously via Zoom To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov | 9 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. High Tea and History with the Concord Traveling Players
High Tea and History with the Concord Traveling Players Wednesday, April 9 | 2:00pm Carlisle Congregational, Fellowship Hall Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a captivating short play that brings history to life—right here in our local towns! Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, drama, and rich history, followed by high tea and delicious baked goods. Don't miss this exciting chance to relive the spirit of 1775! Register by Friday, April 4 at 978-371-2895 or coahs@carlislema.gov
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 10 Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Bridge
BRIDGE
Staying in touch on iPhone & iPad
Staying in touch on iPhone & iPad Thursday, April 10 | 1:30pm Heald Room, Town Hall Join Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, for a class to learn how to send texts in Messages, manage contacts in iPhone, set up video calls in FaceTime, and use Siri to make calls and send messages. Register by April 7.
| 11 French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 12 |
13 | 14 Carlisle 6th Graders Explore Global Cuisine!
Carlisle 6th Graders Explore Global Cuisine! Monday, April 14 |9:00am to 10:15am Carlisle Public School Join us as Carlisle Public School’s 6th-grade students present their exploration of global cuisines! They’ll share their research on international foods, cultural insights, and traditions. Don’t miss the chance to support our young learners and discover new flavors from around the world! Register by Wednesday, April 9.
Senior Moments at Ferns
SENIOR MOMENTS
Bereavement Group
Bereavement Group A group intended for those at any point in the grief process. The group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Town Hall, from 1:00 to 2:00pm Balance & Agility via Zoom
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 15 Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Line Dancing Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music. In person and simultaneously via Zoom To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov | 16 Day Trip: Hanover Theatre - Momix Alice
MOMIX: Alice Wednesday, April 16| 10:00am Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA Join us for MOMIX’s Alice, a mesmerizing performance blending illusion, acrobatics, and magic, inspired by Alice in Wonderland! Travel with us as we dive into this breathtaking adventure. The van departs at 9:00 AM from the Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 plus a $5 van fee, with lunch nearby on your own. Register by Monday, April 14.
Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 17 Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov COAHS April Lunch
COAHS April Lunch Thursday, April 17| 12:00pm FRS, Union Hall Let’s lunch together and enjoy a delicious chicken parmesan, salad and dessert, followed by live Game Show with entertainer Kevin Richman. (suggested donation: $3) Please register by April 11.
Bridge
BRIDGE
| 18 French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 19 |
20 | 21 Balance & Agility via Zoom
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 22 COAHS Board Meeting
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Line Dancing Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music. In person and simultaneously via Zoom To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov | 23 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Walk Wednesdays
Walk Wednesdays May-October | 10:00am Join COAHS Board members for a half-hour walk Wednesdays at 10:00am. No registration required. Meet up at the Gleason Public Library parking lot (left side) and walk. For more detailed information please visit the Carlisle COAHS website: www.carlislecoahs.org. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 24 Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI FITNESS Thursdays at 9:45 am Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI CARDIO Thursdays at 10:45 am Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise. Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years. Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Bridge
BRIDGE
Mah Jongg
MAH JONGG Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
| 25 French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 26 |
27 | 28 Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Mondays, April 1 - October 28 | 10:00am Carlisle Center Park Open to All Levels of Gardeners from Beginner to Expert. Friends of Center Park invite you to join Massachusetts Master Gardeners in a “hands-on and how-to” create and maintain sun and shade gardens and landscapes. All tools are provided. Bring a chair to just sit nearby and observe, if you prefer, as the "hands-on" portion of this class is entirely optional. Please dress for the weather, bring garden gloves, your favorite bug repellent, hydration for yourself, and clippers if you have them. Light rain? Optional. Heavy rain? Stay home. Please contact Alison Saylor at Friends@centerparkcarlislema.org for more program information. Senior Moments at Ferns
SENIOR MOMENTS
Balance & Agility via Zoom
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. | 29 Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music. Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open. FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Hybrid Line Dancing Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music. In person and simultaneously via Zoom To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov CPS School Lunch for Seniors
CPS School Lunch for Seniors 11:30am-12:15pm Carlisle School Cafeteria Superintendent Jim O’Shea is excited to invite seniors to a delicious meal featuring fresh baked fish of the day, coleslaw, and dessert, with alternative options available. The cost is $5 per person, and space is limited to 16 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! Email or call COAHS to register. Movie at the Gleason
American Comedy (1952) Tuesday, April 29 | 1:00pm Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library A strapping Irish-American boxer (John Wayne) returns to the old sod to forget a tragic event in his prizefighting past and falls in love with the feisty colleen, the sister of a "big, bellowing bully" who hates him for purchasing property he himself had his eye on. Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Victor McLaglen.
| 30 Carlisle Social Hour at Benfield Farms
Carlisle Social Hour at Benfield Farms - In-Person 1st Floor Community Room at Benfield Farms Once a month, on Wednesdays, from 10-11am. Upcoming meetings on 1/22 & 4/30. The Social Hour is a great opportunity to connect with others! Enjoy conversations, refreshments, and meet Carlisle's public health nurse, Laura Duff, BSN, RN, who will be available for questions and blood pressure checks. Please register by the Monday before each event. Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Walk Wednesdays
Walk Wednesdays May-October | 10:00am Join COAHS Board members for a half-hour walk Wednesdays at 10:00am. No registration required. Meet up at the Gleason Public Library parking lot (left side) and walk. For more detailed information please visit the Carlisle COAHS website: www.carlislecoahs.org. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS |
Tuesday Apr 1, 2025
Reading Poetry Anew
Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Zoom
Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Carlislean Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music.
Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 1, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Hybrid Line Dancing
Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music.
In person and simultaneously via Zoom
To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov
Wednesday Apr 2, 2025
Women's Breakfast
Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Wednesday, April 2 | 9:30am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with our Town Moderator, Wayne Davis.
Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM
Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946
Wednesdays | 10:00am
Designed for those who have difficulty getting on the floor. Performed with a sturdy, armless chair.
Fee: Free of charge.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Apr 2, 2025 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS | 2:15PM
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE for Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required at the COAHS 978-371-2895.
Space is limited.
Thursday Apr 3, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 3, 2025 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 3, 2025 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Restaurant Review
Thursday Apr 3, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM
Thursday, April 3 | 11:30am
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
Billerica, MA
Join us for a delicious, student-prepared meal! Enjoy tasty, affordable dishes while supporting future chefs. No Van Fee.
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895.
Bridge
Thursday Apr 3, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Friday Apr 4, 2025
Gleason Knitters
Friday Apr 4, 2025 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
GLEASON KNITTERS
Every First Friday | 10:30am
Gleason Public Library
If you knit, sew, crochet, stitch, applique, bead, weave or do any other creative pursuit that’s portable enough to bring along - come and be craftily social with the Gleason Knitters. This group is led by Catherine Cagle.
For more info, please contact Catherine at catherine.cagle@yahoo.com
French Group
Friday Apr 4, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Fridays | 11:00am
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a midmorning of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.Pilates Mat via Zoom
Friday Apr 4, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Apr 7, 2025
Drop-In Coffee Hour
Monday Apr 7, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Drop-in Coffee Hour
Clark Room, Town Hall | 10:00am
Looking for a relaxing break in your day? Join us for our new Drop-In Coffee Hour, offered every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, some friendly conversation, and a chance to unwind. No need to RSVP—just stop by and join us. We look forward to seeing you!
Community Book Club
Monday Apr 7, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Carlisle Community Book Club
Zoom
The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members anytime. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 for book titles and to register. Sponsored by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
Balance & Agility via Zoom
Monday Apr 7, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Apr 8, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music.
Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 8, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Hybrid Line Dancing
Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music.
In person and simultaneously via Zoom
To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov
Wednesday Apr 9, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM
Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946
Wednesdays | 10:00am
Designed for those who have difficulty getting on the floor. Performed with a sturdy, armless chair.
Fee: Free of charge.
High Tea and History with the Concord Traveling Players
Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
High Tea and History with the Concord Traveling Players
Wednesday, April 9 | 2:00pm
Carlisle Congregational, Fellowship Hall
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a captivating short play that brings history to life—right here in our local towns!
Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling, drama, and rich history, followed by high tea and delicious baked goods.
Don't miss this exciting chance to relive the spirit of 1775!
Register by Friday, April 4 at 978-371-2895 or coahs@carlislema.gov
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Apr 9, 2025 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS | 2:15PM
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE for Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required at the COAHS 978-371-2895.
Space is limited.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 10, 2025 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 10, 2025 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Apr 10, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Staying in touch on iPhone & iPad
Thursday Apr 10, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Staying in touch on iPhone & iPad
Thursday, April 10 | 1:30pm
Heald Room, Town Hall
Join Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, for a class to learn how to send texts in Messages, manage contacts in iPhone, set up video calls in FaceTime, and use Siri to make calls and send messages.
Register by April 7.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
French Group
Friday Apr 11, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Fridays | 11:00am
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a midmorning of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.Pilates Mat via Zoom
Friday Apr 11, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Carlisle 6th Graders Explore Global Cuisine!
Monday Apr 14, 2025 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Carlisle 6th Graders Explore Global Cuisine!
Monday, April 14 |9:00am to 10:15am
Carlisle Public School
Join us as Carlisle Public School’s 6th-grade students present their exploration of global cuisines! They’ll share their research on international foods, cultural insights, and traditions. Don’t miss the chance to support our young learners and discover new flavors from around the world!
Register by Wednesday, April 9.
Senior Moments at Ferns
Monday Apr 14, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
SENIOR MOMENTS
The 2nd and 4th Monday | 10:00am
Ferns Country Store
A casual coffee drop-in for Carlisle residents & friends 60+ to sit, relax, and chit-chat. Pastries courtesy of the Carlisle COAHS and Bridges of Westford. Ferns gives 10% off coffee to Senior Moments attendees. Blood pressure clinic provided by Bridges on the fourth Friday of the month.Bereavement Group
Monday Apr 14, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Bereavement Group
A group intended for those at any point in the grief process. The group meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Town Hall, from 1:00 to 2:00pm
Balance & Agility via Zoom
Monday Apr 14, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music.
Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Hybrid Line Dancing
Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music.
In person and simultaneously via Zoom
To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Day Trip: Hanover Theatre - Momix Alice
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
MOMIX: Alice
Wednesday, April 16| 10:00am
Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA
Join us for MOMIX’s Alice, a mesmerizing performance blending illusion, acrobatics, and magic, inspired by Alice in Wonderland! Travel with us as we dive into this breathtaking adventure. The van departs at 9:00 AM from the Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 plus a $5 van fee, with lunch nearby on your own.
Register by Monday, April 14.
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM
Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946
Wednesdays | 10:00am
Designed for those who have difficulty getting on the floor. Performed with a sturdy, armless chair.
Fee: Free of charge.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS | 2:15PM
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE for Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required at the COAHS 978-371-2895.
Space is limited.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 17, 2025 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 17, 2025 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
COAHS April Lunch
Thursday Apr 17, 2025 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
COAHS April Lunch
Thursday, April 17| 12:00pm
FRS, Union Hall
Let’s lunch together and enjoy a delicious chicken parmesan, salad and dessert, followed by live Game Show with entertainer Kevin Richman.
(suggested donation: $3)
Please register by April 11.
Bridge
Thursday Apr 17, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Friday Apr 18, 2025
French Group
Friday Apr 18, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Fridays | 11:00am
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a midmorning of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.Pilates Mat via Zoom
Friday Apr 18, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Balance & Agility via Zoom
Monday Apr 21, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
COAHS Board Meeting
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music.
Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Hybrid Line Dancing
Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music.
In person and simultaneously via Zoom
To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM
Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946
Wednesdays | 10:00am
Designed for those who have difficulty getting on the floor. Performed with a sturdy, armless chair.
Fee: Free of charge.
Walk Wednesdays
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Walk Wednesdays
May-October | 10:00am
Join COAHS Board members for a half-hour walk Wednesdays at 10:00am. No registration required. Meet up at the Gleason Public Library parking lot (left side) and walk. For more detailed information please visit the Carlisle COAHS website: www.carlislecoahs.org.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS | 2:15PM
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE for Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required at the COAHS 978-371-2895.
Space is limited.
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 24, 2025 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
FITNESS
Thursdays at 9:45 am
Helps with bone building and balance. May be done in a chair.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Apr 24, 2025 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
HYBRID EXERCISE WITH KATRINA ROTONDI
CARDIO
Thursdays at 10:45 am
Boost cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep with this aerobic exercise.
Katrina Rotondi, dance teacher at Gotta Dance studio, has been instructing exercise classes for the COAHS for over 15 years.
Clark Room at Town Hall and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available for Carlisle seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Apr 24, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday Apr 24, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
MAH JONGG
Thursdays | 1:00pm
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for weekly Mah Jongg at Town Hall on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm. Come make somenew friends while enjoying this game of strategy, skill, and luck. Basic knowledge of the game required. Call the COAHS to register.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
French Group
Friday Apr 25, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Fridays | 11:00am
Join Carlislean Daniel Métraux weekly for a midmorning of French community and cultural connection. Francophones from every culture & fluency level are welcome. Please email Daniel directly at danmet13@gmail.com for more information.Pilates Mat via Zoom
Friday Apr 25, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
PILATES MAT
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30 minutes class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Gardening Classes
Monday Apr 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Mondays, April 1 - October 28 | 10:00am
Carlisle Center Park
Open to All Levels of Gardeners from Beginner to Expert. Friends of Center Park invite you to join Massachusetts Master Gardeners in a “hands-on and how-to” create and maintain sun and shade gardens and landscapes. All tools are provided. Bring a chair to just sit nearby and observe, if you prefer, as the "hands-on" portion of this class is entirely optional. Please dress for the weather, bring garden gloves, your favorite bug repellent, hydration for yourself, and clippers if you have them.
Light rain? Optional. Heavy rain? Stay home.
Please contact Alison Saylor at Friends@centerparkcarlislema.org for more program information.
Senior Moments at Ferns
Monday Apr 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
SENIOR MOMENTS
The 2nd and 4th Monday | 10:00am
Ferns Country Store
A casual coffee drop-in for Carlisle residents & friends 60+ to sit, relax, and chit-chat. Pastries courtesy of the Carlisle COAHS and Bridges of Westford. Ferns gives 10% off coffee to Senior Moments attendees. Blood pressure clinic provided by Bridges on the fourth Friday of the month.Balance & Agility via Zoom
Monday Apr 28, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
BALANCE & AGILITY VIA ZOOM
Mondays | 1:30pm - Zoom
Focus is on building strength in the center of the body. A sturdy chair, an exercise band, and a small ball are used. Fee: Carlisle seniors: $60; everyone else $80, per 3-month session. Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates.
To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Hybrid Exercise with Katrina Rotondi
ZUMBA - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Improve your strength and endurance to fun and lively music.
Clark Room and simultaneously via Zoom. Registration is open.
FOCCOA scholarships available to Carlisle Seniors. To register, please email mfleurimond@carlislema.gov
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Hybrid Line Dancing
Tuesdays | 11:15 am | Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This popular program teaches a variety of line dances to participants. Your instructor, Katrina Rotondi, demonstrates movements and the class carries out the dance moves to music.
In person and simultaneously via Zoom
To register, call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov
CPS School Lunch for Seniors
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
CPS School Lunch for Seniors
11:30am-12:15pm Carlisle School Cafeteria
Superintendent Jim O’Shea is excited to invite seniors to a delicious meal featuring fresh baked fish of the day, coleslaw, and dessert, with alternative options available. The cost is $5 per person, and space is limited to 16 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Email or call COAHS to register.
Movie at the Gleason
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
American Comedy (1952)
Tuesday, April 29 | 1:00pm
Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
A strapping Irish-American boxer (John Wayne) returns to the old sod to forget a tragic event in his prizefighting past and falls in love with the feisty colleen, the sister of a "big, bellowing bully" who hates him for purchasing property he himself had his eye on. Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, Victor McLaglen.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Carlisle Social Hour at Benfield Farms
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Carlisle Social Hour at Benfield Farms - In-Person
1st Floor Community Room at Benfield Farms
Once a month, on Wednesdays, from 10-11am. Upcoming meetings on 1/22 & 4/30.
The Social Hour is a great opportunity to connect with others! Enjoy conversations, refreshments, and meet Carlisle's public health nurse, Laura Duff, BSN, RN, who will be available for questions and blood pressure checks. Please register by the Monday before each event.
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM
Kendra is a Carlisle resident and owner of Kendra Thyne Pilates. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946
Wednesdays | 10:00am
Designed for those who have difficulty getting on the floor. Performed with a sturdy, armless chair.
Fee: Free of charge.
Walk Wednesdays
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Walk Wednesdays
May-October | 10:00am
Join COAHS Board members for a half-hour walk Wednesdays at 10:00am. No registration required. Meet up at the Gleason Public Library parking lot (left side) and walk. For more detailed information please visit the Carlisle COAHS website: www.carlislecoahs.org.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
CHAIR YOGA CLASS
WEDNESDAYS | 2:15PM
1st Floor Community Room, Benfield
Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance. No equipment necessary. FREE for Carlisle 60+ residents. Registration is required at the COAHS 978-371-2895.
Space is limited.