Events
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1 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.
| 2 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. | 3 | ||||
4 | 5 Haircuts on the GO!
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO! Monday, May 5 | 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 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! 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. 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. | 6 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. Shopping Trip
Local Shopping Trips: Join Us for an Exciting Outing! Looking for a chance to shop, socialize, and explore new places? Hop aboard our local shopping trips held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! We’ll visit a variety of destinations—from malls to grocery stores—to help you pick up essentials, discover new finds, and enjoy a day out with friends. Trips run from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Transportation is provided, and all are welcome! Van departs from the Congregational Church around 10:30am.
Please RSVP by the Friday before each trip. Looking to expand our shopping destinations. Please reach out to Jennifer at 978-371-6690 or Jgagne@carlislema.gov to share shopping trip ideas.
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 | 7 Men's Breakfast
MEN'S BREAKFAST Wednesday, May 7 | 9:30am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with Assessor Brian MacDonald. 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. 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. Eyes on Owls (Intergenerational Event0
Who's Watching You? Owls of the World presented by Eyes on Owls (an Intergenerational Event)Wednesday, May 7 - 1:30—2:30 PMSpalding Field, Church Street, Carlisle, MA Who’s watching you? Find out on Wednesday, May 7th when Eyes on Owls presents a live owl program at Spalding Field. All who attend are in for some fun with close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Naturalists Marcia and Mark Wilson will present “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World.” The Wilsons introduce the audience to six owls found in New England and as well as other parts of the world. Marcia imitates the owls’ calls herself, paying special attention to the more common owls that we might encounter in our area. After a hooting lesson and much audience anticipation, Marcia brings out the live owls one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, she walks out in front of the audience with six or seven owls. There’s plenty of time for close-up views, photos, and questions. Each owl presented has a permanent disability that prevents them from surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls are captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. The Wilsons are legally permitted by state and federal agencies to use live owls in their environmental educational programs. Which owl eats skunks? Can a little detective work reveal where owls live near you? What do pellets tell us about an owl’s diet? How can we protect owls and their habitats? The Wilsons explore these questions and more during this fun, interactive program. This fun program is for all ages! This event will be postponed if heavy rains/thunderstorms are predicted. Our rain date is Thursday, May 8th at 3:30 PM. If you have any questions about this event, please email us at childrens@gleasonlibrary.org. Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register. Please bring along a blanket or low camp chairs to sit on along with sunscreen, a hat, and a bottle of water.
This program is sponsored by the Susan Zielinski Natural Science Fund, the Carlisle Recreation Department, and the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 8 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.
| 9 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. | 10 |
11 | 12 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
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. | 13 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 Day Trip: Edvard Munch -Harvard Museums
Free Exhibition Tour: Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking Tuesday, May 13 | 2:00pm Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge MA Join us for a one-hour, curator-led tour of Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking at the Harvard Art Museums. This special exhibition explores Munch’s innovative techniques across paintings, woodcuts, lithographs, and more. Featuring 70 works, including key loans from Munchmuseet in Oslo, Norway, this is a rare opportunity to explore the artistry of one of Norway’s most renowned artists. Museum entrance is free, with a $5 van fee. We will depart at 11:00am from the back lot of the Carlisle Congregational Church and enjoy lunch before the tour begins. Priority is given to Carlisle 60+ residents. Register by Friday, May 9
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 | 14 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. Restaurant Review
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM Wednesday, May 14 | 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. Trusts 101
Trusts 101 Wednesday, May 14| 11:00 am Clark Room, Town Hall If you’re curious about trusts but don’t know how they work, this illustrated talk is for you. Attorney Philip Arcidiacono will show what happens when property is placed in trusts and discuss how they could protect you from estate taxes or nursing home bills. Register by Monday, May 12. Philip Arcidiacono is an attorney who specializes in Elder Law. He is principal of Archdeacon Law Associates with offices in Concord and Lunenburg, MA. His website is www.archdeaconlaw.com
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS Book Group: Let's Talk About It!
Let’s Talk About It! Wednesday, May 14 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm Hollis Room– Gleason Public Library Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion on Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. This program, part of the Massachusetts Councils on Aging’s Strengthening End-of-Life Conversations Initiative, invites us to reflect on life’s final moments and how we can plan for them. A delicious boxed dinner will be provided. Books will be available at the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by Friday, May 9.
| 15 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.
| 16 Podiatry Clinic
PODIATRY CLINIC The COAHS Podiatry Clinic for routine nail care services is offered by Dr. Ayleen Gregorian at 41 North Rd., Suite 202., Please make check payable to “Dr. Gregorian.” For an appt., call the COAHS at 978-371-2895 and let us know if you need a ride. Podiatry clinic patients must continue to wear a mask at all times. French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Craft: Alcohol Inks
Beginner Alcohol Inks Class Friday, May 16| 1:00pm Clark Room, Town Hall Discover the magic of alcohol inks in this fun, two-hour class. Learn basic techniques, then create your own vibrant artwork on tile and paper to take home. No experience needed! What to bring: Wear clothes that can get messy (inks stain) and bring a shallow container to transport your finished pieces. Instructor: Liz Jegasothy, artist and owner of LKJInkArt, will guide the class. Register by Wed. May 14. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Carlisle Cultural Council
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. iPhone Outdoor Photo Class
Exploring Outdoor Photography Friday, May 16| 1:30pm Heald Room, Town Hall Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, will lead the group to a preselected location to learn about different photography techniques like portrait mode, panoramic photos, and more. We get hands-on practice with the different features of the camera. Register by Tuesday, May 13.
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18 Carlisle Annual Town Meeting
Annual Town Meeting - May 18, 2025 at 1pmTown Officials plan to host this year's Spring Town Meeting on a Sunday in the Corey Auditorium, maximizing resident participation by offering childcare, a food truck, and a poster session designed to inform residents. The goal is an efficient afternoon of important decision making. The links below offer residents additional information. This information will be updated regularly as Town Meeting approaches. We encourage you to reach out to the Town Administrator's Office with any questions. Do not forget we have an official podcast on Spotify and Apple with a special series dedicated to information residents about Town Meeting articles! more information at: Upcoming Town Meeting | Carlisle, MA | 19 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! 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. 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. Password Safety Class
Password Safety on iPhone & iPad Monday, May 19| 1:30pm Clark Room, Town Hall Learn how to create, manage, and securely store strong passwords on your iPhone. This class will explore key settings, built-in tools like iCloud Keychain, and practical tips to help keep your personal information safe. Register by Friday, May 16.
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Shopping Trip
Local Shopping Trips: Join Us for an Exciting Outing! Looking for a chance to shop, socialize, and explore new places? Hop aboard our local shopping trips held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! We’ll visit a variety of destinations—from malls to grocery stores—to help you pick up essentials, discover new finds, and enjoy a day out with friends. Trips run from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Transportation is provided, and all are welcome! Van departs from the Congregational Church around 10:30am.
Please RSVP by the Friday before each trip. Looking to expand our shopping destinations. Please reach out to Jennifer at 978-371-6690 or Jgagne@carlislema.gov to share shopping trip ideas. 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 | 21 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. COAHS May Lunch
COAHS May Lunch Wednesday, May 21 | 12:00pm St. Irene’s Church Enjoy a delicious lunch of turkey and vegetarian wraps, potato salad, fruit, and cookies. Afterward, stay for a heartwarming, interactive program with storyteller Davis Bates. Davis will share songs, stories, sing-alongs, spoon playing, and even introduce a dancing wooden dog named Bingo! This fun and engaging program will celebrate cultural traditions from around the world. Davis Bates is an award-winning storyteller with over 46 years of experience. He has performed nationwide and directed several oral history and folk arts projects. Suggested donation: $3. Register by May 16.
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 22 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.
| 23 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. | 24 |
25 | 26 TOWN HALL CLOSED
TOWN HALL CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY
| 27 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 COAHS Movie at the Gleason
American Comedy-Drama (1963) Tuesday, May 27| 1:00pm Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library An ex-GI builds a chapel for a desert convent, becoming the answer to the mother superior's prayers while endearing himself to the local townspeople and avoiding an arrest for a previous crime. (Best Actor winner Sidney Poitier). Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Stanley Adams, Isa Crino Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 Please visit gleasonlibrary.org/events for title information
| 28 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Social Hour at Benfield
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 5/28 & 6/25 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. 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. Story of Survival: Pamela Hollingworth
Joe Hollingworth took this photo of his daughter Pamela and son Ted just 5-minutes before her disappearance. This image originally appeared on page 7 of the October 7, 1941 publication of the Boston Globe. Pamela Hollingworth: A Remarkable Rescue Story Wednesday, May 28| 11:30am Clark Room, Town Hall In 1941, five-year-old Pamela Hollingworth became lost on Mount Chocorua in New Hampshire, sparking an eight-day search that grew into one of the largest rescue efforts in New England history. An estimated 6,000 people took part in the mission to find her. Against all odds, Pamela survived freezing nights with no food—found unharmed and waiting for her father. This unforgettable story will be told through the eyes of her then nine-year-old brother, Ted Hollingworth—Professor Emeritus at Emerson and Harvard, and a Carlisle resident since 1965. Register by Friday, May 23. Refreshments will be served!
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 29 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.
| 30 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. | 31 |
Thursday May 1, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday May 1, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday May 1, 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 May 2, 2025
Gleason Knitters
Friday May 2, 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 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 May 5, 2025
Haircuts on the GO!
Monday May 5, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO!
Monday, May 5 | 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 May 5, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 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!
Gardening Classes
Monday May 5, 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.
Community Book Club
Monday May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 6, 2025
Reading Poetry Anew
Tuesday May 6, 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.
Shopping Trip
Tuesday May 6, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Local Shopping Trips: Join Us for an Exciting Outing!
Looking for a chance to shop, socialize, and explore new places? Hop aboard our local shopping trips held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! We’ll visit a variety of destinations—from malls to grocery stores—to help you pick up essentials, discover new finds, and enjoy a day out with friends. Trips run from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Transportation is provided, and all are welcome! Van departs from the Congregational Church around 10:30am.
Upcoming Dates & Destinations:
- May 6 – Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA
- May 20 –Whole Foods & Marshalls, Bedford, MA
- June 3 – TJ Maxx, Target & Panera, Nashua, NH
- June 17 – Merrimack Outlets, Merrimack, NH
Please RSVP by the Friday before each trip.
Looking to expand our shopping destinations.
Please reach out to Jennifer at 978-371-6690 or Jgagne@carlislema.gov to share shopping trip ideas.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday May 6, 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 May 6, 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 May 7, 2025
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
MEN'S BREAKFAST
Wednesday, May 7 | 9:30am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for coffee, breakfast and a conversation with Assessor Brian MacDonald.
Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday May 7, 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 May 7, 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.
Eyes on Owls (Intergenerational Event0
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Who's Watching You? Owls of the World presented by Eyes on Owls (an Intergenerational Event)
Wednesday, May 7 - 1:30—2:30 PM
Spalding Field, Church Street, Carlisle, MA
Who’s watching you? Find out on Wednesday, May 7th when Eyes on Owls presents a live owl program at Spalding Field. All who attend are in for some fun with close-up views of these secretive birds of prey. Naturalists Marcia and Mark Wilson will present “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World.” The Wilsons introduce the audience to six owls found in New England and as well as other parts of the world. Marcia imitates the owls’ calls herself, paying special attention to the more common owls that we might encounter in our area.
After a hooting lesson and much audience anticipation, Marcia brings out the live owls one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, she walks out in front of the audience with six or seven owls. There’s plenty of time for close-up views, photos, and questions. Each owl presented has a permanent disability that prevents them from surviving on their own in the wild. These non-releasable owls are captivating ambassadors from the world of wildlife. The Wilsons are legally permitted by state and federal agencies to use live owls in their environmental educational programs.
Which owl eats skunks? Can a little detective work reveal where owls live near you? What do pellets tell us about an owl’s diet? How can we protect owls and their habitats? The Wilsons explore these questions and more during this fun, interactive program.
This fun program is for all ages! This event will be postponed if heavy rains/thunderstorms are predicted. Our rain date is Thursday, May 8th at 3:30 PM. If you have any questions about this event, please email us at childrens@gleasonlibrary.org.
Visit gleasonlibrary.org or call the library at 978-369-4898 to register.
Please bring along a blanket or low camp chairs to sit on along with sunscreen, a hat, and a bottle of water.
Autographed copies of Mark's recent books, Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night and The Snowy Scientist will be available for purchase after the event.
This program is sponsored by the Susan Zielinski Natural Science Fund, the Carlisle Recreation Department, and the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday May 7, 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 May 8, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday May 8, 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 May 8, 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 May 8, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday May 8, 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 May 9, 2025
French Group
Friday May 9, 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 May 9, 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 May 12, 2025
Gardening Classes
Monday May 12, 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
Monday May 12, 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 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 May 13, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday May 13, 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
Day Trip: Edvard Munch -Harvard Museums
Tuesday May 13, 2025 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Free Exhibition Tour:
Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking
Tuesday, May 13 | 2:00pm
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge MA
Join us for a one-hour, curator-led tour of Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking at the Harvard Art Museums. This special exhibition explores Munch’s innovative techniques across paintings, woodcuts, lithographs, and more. Featuring 70 works, including key loans from Munchmuseet in Oslo, Norway, this is a rare opportunity to explore the artistry of one of Norway’s most renowned artists. Museum entrance is free, with a $5 van fee. We will depart at 11:00am from the back lot of the Carlisle Congregational Church and enjoy lunch before the tour begins. Priority is given to Carlisle 60+ residents. Register by Friday, May 9
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday May 13, 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 May 14, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday May 14, 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 May 14, 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.
Restaurant Review
Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
THE RAM'S HEAD DINING ROOM
Wednesday, May 14 | 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.
Trusts 101
Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Trusts 101
Wednesday, May 14| 11:00 am
Clark Room, Town Hall
If you’re curious about trusts but don’t know how they work, this illustrated talk is for you. Attorney Philip Arcidiacono will show what happens when property is placed in trusts and discuss how they could protect you from estate taxes or nursing home bills. Register by Monday, May 12.
Philip Arcidiacono is an attorney who specializes in Elder Law. He is principal of Archdeacon Law Associates with offices in Concord and Lunenburg, MA. His website is www.archdeaconlaw.com
Chair Yoga
Wednesday May 14, 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.Book Group: Let's Talk About It!
Wednesday May 14, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Let’s Talk About It!
Wednesday, May 14 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Hollis Room– Gleason Public Library
Join us for a thought-provoking book discussion on Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. This program, part of the Massachusetts Councils on Aging’s Strengthening End-of-Life Conversations Initiative, invites us to reflect on life’s final moments and how we can plan for them.
A delicious boxed dinner will be provided. Books will be available at the library on a first-come, first-served basis. Register by Friday, May 9.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday May 15, 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 May 15, 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 May 15, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday May 15, 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 May 16, 2025
Podiatry Clinic
Friday May 16, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM
PODIATRY CLINIC
Friday, May 16 | By Appointment
The COAHS Podiatry Clinic for routine nail care services is offered by Dr. Ayleen Gregorian at 41 North Rd., Suite 202.,
Bedford. Appointments run every 15 minutes. The fee is $40; Carlisle seniors only pay $25 because of the generosity of the
Friends of the Carlisle COA.
Please make check payable to “Dr. Gregorian.” For an appt., call the COAHS at 978-371-2895 and let us know if you need a ride. Podiatry clinic patients must continue to wear a mask at all times.
French Group
Friday May 16, 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.Craft: Alcohol Inks
Friday May 16, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Beginner Alcohol Inks Class
Friday, May 16| 1:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Discover the magic of alcohol inks in this fun, two-hour class. Learn basic techniques, then create your own vibrant artwork on tile and paper to take home. No experience needed! What to bring: Wear clothes that can get messy (inks stain) and bring a shallow container to transport your finished pieces. Instructor: Liz Jegasothy, artist and owner of LKJInkArt, will guide the class.
Register by Wed. May 14.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Carlisle Cultural Council
Pilates Mat via Zoom
Friday May 16, 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.
iPhone Outdoor Photo Class
Friday May 16, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Exploring Outdoor Photography
Friday, May 16| 1:30pm
Heald Room, Town Hall
Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, will lead the group to a preselected location to learn about different photography techniques like portrait mode, panoramic photos, and more. We get hands-on practice with the different features of the camera. Register by Tuesday, May 13.
Sunday May 18, 2025
Carlisle Annual Town Meeting
Sunday May 18, 2025 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Annual Town Meeting - May 18, 2025 at 1pm
Town Officials plan to host this year's Spring Town Meeting on a Sunday in the Corey Auditorium, maximizing resident participation by offering childcare, a food truck, and a poster session designed to inform residents. The goal is an efficient afternoon of important decision making.
The links below offer residents additional information. This information will be updated regularly as Town Meeting approaches. We encourage you to reach out to the Town Administrator's Office with any questions.
Do not forget we have an official podcast on Spotify and Apple with a special series dedicated to information residents about Town Meeting articles!
more information at: Upcoming Town Meeting | Carlisle, MA
Monday May 19, 2025
Drop-In Coffee Hour
Monday May 19, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 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!
Gardening Classes
Monday May 19, 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.
Balance & Agility via Zoom
Monday May 19, 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.Password Safety Class
Monday May 19, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Password Safety on iPhone & iPad
Monday, May 19| 1:30pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Learn how to create, manage, and securely store strong passwords on your iPhone. This class will explore key settings, built-in tools like iCloud Keychain, and practical tips to help keep your personal information safe.
Register by Friday, May 16.
Tuesday May 20, 2025
COAHS Board Meeting
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Shopping Trip
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Local Shopping Trips: Join Us for an Exciting Outing!
Looking for a chance to shop, socialize, and explore new places? Hop aboard our local shopping trips held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month! We’ll visit a variety of destinations—from malls to grocery stores—to help you pick up essentials, discover new finds, and enjoy a day out with friends. Trips run from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Transportation is provided, and all are welcome! Van departs from the Congregational Church around 10:30am.
Upcoming Dates & Destinations:
- May 6 – Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA
- May 20 –Whole Foods & Marshalls, Bedford, MA
- June 3 – TJ Maxx, Target & Panera, Nashua, NH
- June 17 – Merrimack Outlets, Merrimack, NH
Please RSVP by the Friday before each trip.
Looking to expand our shopping destinations.
Please reach out to Jennifer at 978-371-6690 or Jgagne@carlislema.gov to share shopping trip ideas.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday May 20, 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 May 20, 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 May 21, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday May 21, 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 May 21, 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.
COAHS May Lunch
Wednesday May 21, 2025 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
COAHS May Lunch
Wednesday, May 21 | 12:00pm
St. Irene’s Church
Enjoy a delicious lunch of turkey and vegetarian wraps, potato salad, fruit, and cookies. Afterward, stay for a heartwarming, interactive program with storyteller Davis Bates. Davis will share songs, stories, sing-alongs, spoon playing, and even introduce a dancing wooden dog named Bingo! This fun and engaging program will celebrate cultural traditions from around the world. Davis Bates is an award-winning storyteller with over 46 years of experience. He has performed nationwide and directed several oral history and folk arts projects.
Suggested donation: $3. Register by May 16.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday May 21, 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 May 22, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday May 22, 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 May 22, 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 May 22, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday May 22, 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 May 23, 2025
French Group
Friday May 23, 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 May 23, 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 May 26, 2025
TOWN HALL CLOSED
Monday May 26, 2025 All day
TOWN HALL CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday May 27, 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 May 27, 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
COAHS Movie at the Gleason
Tuesday May 27, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
American Comedy-Drama (1963)
Tuesday, May 27| 1:00pm
Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
An ex-GI builds a chapel for a desert convent, becoming the answer to the mother superior's prayers while endearing himself to the local townspeople and avoiding an arrest for a previous crime. (Best Actor winner Sidney Poitier). Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Stanley Adams, Isa Crino
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Please visit gleasonlibrary.org/events for title information
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday May 28, 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 May 28, 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 5/28 & 6/25
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.
Walk Wednesdays
Wednesday May 28, 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.
Story of Survival: Pamela Hollingworth
Wednesday May 28, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Joe Hollingworth took this photo of his daughter Pamela and son Ted just 5-minutes before her disappearance. This image originally appeared on page 7 of the October 7, 1941 publication of the Boston Globe.
Pamela Hollingworth: A Remarkable Rescue Story
Wednesday, May 28| 11:30am
Clark Room, Town Hall
In 1941, five-year-old Pamela Hollingworth became lost on Mount Chocorua in New Hampshire, sparking an eight-day search that grew into one of the largest rescue efforts in New England history. An estimated 6,000 people took part in the mission to find her. Against all odds, Pamela survived freezing nights with no food—found unharmed and waiting for her father. This unforgettable story will be told through the eyes of her then nine-year-old brother, Ted Hollingworth—Professor Emeritus at Emerson and Harvard, and a Carlisle resident since 1965. Register by Friday, May 23. Refreshments will be served!
Chair Yoga
Wednesday May 28, 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 May 29, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday May 29, 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Mah Jongg
Thursday May 29, 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 May 30, 2025
French Group
Friday May 30, 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 May 30, 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.