Events
February 2025
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2 | 3 Haircuts on the GO!
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO! Monday, February 3 | By Appt. Hair stylists Suzanne Hickey & Georgia Scott provide quick and clean cuts for $12 (plus a tip if you wish) at the Carlisle Town Hall. Please call the COAHS at 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov to schedule your appt. No walk-ins please. Drop-In Coffee Hour
Drop-in Coffee Hour January 6 & February 3 | 10:00am Clark Room, Town Hall 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! Coffee Break & Chat: Join Us Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! 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. | 4 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 | 5 Women's Breakfast
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST Wednesday, February 5 | 9:30am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with our new Town Clerk, Ashley Cote. 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. Gut Health
WINTER 2025 HEALTH LECTURE SERIES: GUT HEALTH. Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this winter for the Annual Health Lecture Series in the Hollis Room. Wednesday, February 5 | 1:30pm: Do you have a gut instinct about your health? Your gut health affects everything from digestion to energy and immunity. Join us for an engaging session by Emerson Health, featuring Dr. Jennifer Nayor’s pre-recorded presentation on practical tips to maintain a healthy digestive system. Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 6 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
Yosemite NPS
Yosemite National Park Thursday, February 6 | 2:00pm Zoom & Heald Room Discover the remarkable individuals who shaped Yosemite's rich history, including the Buffalo Soldiers, Chinese immigrants, Chiura Obata, Enid Michael, Totuya, and George Melendez Wright. Yosemite Education Rangers will be on hand to answer questions. You can watch from the comfort of your home or join us at Town Hall to view the program together! Register by Wednesday, February 5.
| 7 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. | 8 Grandparents & Grandkids Storytime and Breakfast
Grandparents & Grandkids Story time and Breakfast Saturday, February 8 |10:30am Hollis Room, Gleason Library Come celebrate Valentine's Day together! Join us for a special Valentine's Day story time and breakfast for grandparents and grandkids. All seniors and kids (ages 3+) are invited! Please note a special someone doesn't have to be a grandparent/grandchild specifically to join in on the story time fun. We’ll read stories, sing songs, create a fun Valentine's craft, and eat delicious waffles together. Register at gleasonlibrary.org/events This intergenerational program is sponsored by the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, the Gleason Public Library, the National Charity League, and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
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9 | 10 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. | 11 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 | 12 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Valentine's Lunch
Valentine’s lunch Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00pm St. Irene’s Parish Hall Join us for a lovely lunch of stuffed chicken breast, fingerling potatoes, vegetables and cheesecake. After lunch, the Delvana Theater Company, will perform Love Letters, a touching and humorous story told through lifelong correspondence between a man and a woman. Their letters reveal a deep connection, filled with laughter and emotion. Don’t miss this heartfelt performance! This production is supported in part by a grant from the Carlisle Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Register by Friday, February 7. Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895 Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 13 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 The Ram's Head Dining Room
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM Thursday, February 13 | 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. Van fee: $5. Register by Friday, February 7 at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895.
Bridge
BRIDGE
| 14 Day Trip: Rose Art Museum
Rose Art Museum Wednesday, February 14| 11:00am Waltham, MA Join Us for a Museum Visit: “Leonora Carrington: Dream Weaver”– the artist’s first-ever museum show in New England! This exhibit features over thirty remarkable works of art, many rarely seen, highlighting Carrington's prolific career spanning six decades. FREE museum admission! Van ($5) departs at 10:30 AM from Carlisle Congregational Church for lunch, followed by a private tour. Priority for Carlisle residents 60+. Register Wednesday, February 12. 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. | 15 |
16 | 17 COAHS CLOSED/President's Day
COAHS CLOSED PRESIDENT'S DAY | 18 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 | 19 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 20 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
| 21 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. | 22 |
23 | 24 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. | 25 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 Movie at the Gleason
Satirical western (1974) Tuesday, February 25| 1:00pm Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library A crooked politician hires a black sheriff for a small frontier town, with the hope that the people will panic and abandon the land so he and his cronies can run a railroad through it Cast: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 | 26 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Social Hour at Benfield
NEW! 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 & 2/26. 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. Cancer Advancements
WINTER 2025 HEALTH LECTURE SERIES: CANCER ADVANCEMENTS Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this winter for the Annual Health Lecture Series in the Hollis Room. Wednesday, February 26| 1:30pm: Is Cancer still a death sentence? Is cancer still a death sentence? Join us for an informative session featuring a pre-recorded video presentation by Dr. James Weitzman, Peter Dritschio, and Jack McGrath of Emerson Health MGH Cancer Center. Learn about the latest advancements in cancer treatments, survival rates, and available care at Emerson Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 27 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 Day Trip: Hanover Theatre -Black Angels over Tuskegee
Black Angels over Tuskegee Thursday, February 27 | 10:00am Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA The powerful story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American aviators in the U.S. Army Air Force, who overcame adversity and injustice during the Jim Crow era with bravery and solidarity. The van departs at 9:00am from the Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 with a van fee of $5, followed by lunch nearby on your own. Register by Monday, February 24. 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
| 28 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. |
Monday Feb 3, 2025
Haircuts on the GO!
Monday Feb 3, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO!
Monday, February 3 | By Appt.
Hair stylists Suzanne Hickey & Georgia Scott provide quick and clean cuts for $12 (plus a tip if you wish) at the Carlisle Town Hall. Please call the COAHS at 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov to schedule your appt. No walk-ins please.
Drop-In Coffee Hour
Monday Feb 3, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Drop-in Coffee Hour
January 6 & February 3 | 10:00am
Clark Room, Town Hall
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!
Coffee Break & Chat: Join Us Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!
Community Book Club
Monday Feb 3, 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 Feb 3, 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 Feb 4, 2025
Reading Poetry Anew
Tuesday Feb 4, 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 Feb 4, 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 Feb 4, 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 Feb 5, 2025
Women's Breakfast
Wednesday Feb 5, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 5 | 9:30am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with our new Town Clerk, Ashley Cote.
Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Feb 5, 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.
Gut Health
Wednesday Feb 5, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
WINTER 2025 HEALTH LECTURE SERIES: GUT HEALTH.
Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this winter for the Annual Health Lecture Series in the Hollis Room.
Wednesday, February 5 | 1:30pm: Do you have a gut instinct about your health?
Your gut health affects everything from digestion to energy and immunity. Join us for an engaging session by Emerson Health, featuring Dr. Jennifer Nayor’s pre-recorded presentation on practical tips to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Feb 5, 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 Feb 6, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Feb 6, 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 Feb 6, 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 Feb 6, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Yosemite NPS
Thursday Feb 6, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Yosemite National Park
Thursday, February 6 | 2:00pm
Zoom & Heald Room
Discover the remarkable individuals who shaped Yosemite's rich history, including the Buffalo Soldiers, Chinese immigrants, Chiura Obata, Enid Michael, Totuya, and George Melendez Wright. Yosemite Education Rangers will be on hand to answer questions. You can watch from the comfort of your home or join us at Town Hall to view the program together!
Register by Wednesday, February 5.
Friday Feb 7, 2025
Gleason Knitters
Friday Feb 7, 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 Feb 7, 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 Feb 7, 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.
Saturday Feb 8, 2025
Grandparents & Grandkids Storytime and Breakfast
Saturday Feb 8, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Grandparents & Grandkids Story time and Breakfast
Saturday, February 8 |10:30am
Hollis Room, Gleason Library
Come celebrate Valentine's Day together! Join us for a special Valentine's Day story time and breakfast for grandparents and grandkids. All seniors and kids (ages 3+) are invited! Please note a special someone doesn't have to be a grandparent/grandchild specifically to join in on the story time fun. We’ll read stories, sing songs, create a fun Valentine's craft, and eat delicious waffles together. Register at gleasonlibrary.org/events
This intergenerational program is sponsored by the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, the Gleason Public Library, the National Charity League, and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Senior Moments at Ferns
Monday Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 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 Feb 11, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Feb 11, 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 Feb 11, 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 Feb 12, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Feb 12, 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.
Valentine's Lunch
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Valentine’s lunch
Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00pm
St. Irene’s Parish Hall
Join us for a lovely lunch of stuffed chicken breast, fingerling potatoes, vegetables and cheesecake. After lunch, the Delvana Theater Company, will perform Love Letters, a touching and humorous story told through lifelong correspondence between a man and a woman. Their letters reveal a deep connection, filled with laughter and emotion. Don’t miss this heartfelt performance!
This production is supported in part by a grant from the Carlisle Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Register by Friday, February 7.
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Feb 12, 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 Feb 13, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Feb 13, 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 Feb 13, 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
The Ram's Head Dining Room
Thursday Feb 13, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM
Thursday, February 13 | 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. Van fee: $5.
Register by Friday, February 7 at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895.
Bridge
Thursday Feb 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Day Trip: Rose Art Museum
Friday Feb 14, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Rose Art Museum
Wednesday, February 14| 11:00am
Waltham, MA
Join Us for a Museum Visit: “Leonora Carrington: Dream Weaver”– the artist’s first-ever museum show in New England! This exhibit features over thirty remarkable works of art, many rarely seen, highlighting Carrington's prolific career spanning six decades. FREE museum admission! Van ($5) departs at 10:30 AM from Carlisle Congregational Church for lunch, followed by a private tour. Priority for Carlisle residents 60+. Register Wednesday, February 12.
French Group
Friday Feb 14, 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 Feb 14, 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 Feb 17, 2025
COAHS CLOSED/President's Day
Monday Feb 17, 2025 All day
COAHS CLOSED
PRESIDENT'S DAY
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Feb 18, 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 Feb 18, 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 Feb 19, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Feb 19, 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 Feb 19, 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 Feb 20, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Feb 20, 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 Feb 20, 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 Feb 20, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Friday Feb 21, 2025
French Group
Friday Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 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 Feb 24, 2025
Senior Moments at Ferns
Monday Feb 24, 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 Feb 24, 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 Feb 25, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Feb 25, 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 Feb 25, 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
Movie at the Gleason
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Satirical western (1974)
Tuesday, February 25| 1:00pm
Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
A crooked politician hires a black sheriff for a small frontier town, with the hope that the people will panic and abandon the land so he and his cronies can run a railroad through it Cast: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Feb 26, 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.
Social Hour at Benfield
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
NEW! 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 & 2/26.
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.
Cancer Advancements
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
WINTER 2025 HEALTH LECTURE SERIES: CANCER ADVANCEMENTS
Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this winter for the Annual Health Lecture Series in the Hollis Room.
Wednesday, February 26| 1:30pm: Is Cancer still a death sentence?
Is cancer still a death sentence? Join us for an informative session featuring a pre-recorded video presentation by Dr. James Weitzman, Peter Dritschio, and Jack McGrath of Emerson Health MGH Cancer Center. Learn about the latest advancements in cancer treatments, survival rates, and available care at Emerson
Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Feb 26, 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 Feb 27, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Feb 27, 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
Day Trip: Hanover Theatre -Black Angels over Tuskegee
Thursday Feb 27, 2025 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Black Angels over Tuskegee
Thursday, February 27 | 10:00am
Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA
The powerful story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American aviators in the U.S. Army Air Force, who overcame adversity and injustice during the Jim Crow era with bravery and solidarity. The van departs at 9:00am from the Congregational Church. Tickets are $15 with a van fee of $5, followed by lunch nearby on your own. Register by Monday, February 24.
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Feb 27, 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 Feb 27, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Friday Feb 28, 2025
French Group
Friday Feb 28, 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 Feb 28, 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.