Events
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1 Women's Breakfast
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST Wednesday, October 1 | 9:30am Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room Join us for coffee, breakfast and warm conversations. Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 2 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 coahs@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 coahs@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.
| 3 Senior Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic
Senior Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic Friday, October 3 | By appt. Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall The Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic for Seniors will be held on October 3, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:15am in the Clark Room at Town Hall, sponsored by the Carlisle BOH and supported by the Carlisle COAHS. This clinic will provide both high dose and regular Influenza Vaccine to seniors 60+ and Moderna COVID Vaccine for those 65+ or high risk . YOU MUST BRING ALL HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS! To register call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov Registration forms will be available at Town Hall. If you need a ride please call the COAHS van line at 978-371-6690. Light refreshments will be provided by Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton
No Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections Fridays, September & October |10:00am Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged! Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
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 via ZOOM Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 4 | |||
5 | 6 Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. Ukulele Class
NEW! Ukulele Class Mondays, September 8—October 27 3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13) Clark Room, Town Hall Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend! Register by Friday, September 5.
| 7 Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. 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 Restaurant Review
The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant Tuesday, October 7 | 12:00pm Westminster, MA The Old Mill is renowned for its delicious food and rustic charm. You can drive on your own or take the COAHS van. The van departs at 11:00am from the Congregational Church, and the fee is $5. Register by Friday, October 3.
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 | 8 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Fall Cultural Series
Fall 2025 Cultural Lecture Series: Explore Music History with Richard Travers & Discover the World with Barry Pell.
Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this fall for the 22nd Annual Cultural Lecture Series, held in person in the Hollis Room at the Gleason Public Library.
Wednesday, September 24| 1:30 pm: Feminism and Music Feminism encompasses political, social, and ideological movements aimed at securing equal rights and opportunities for women. While women have long been active in performance and entertainment, they are far less represented in leadership roles, such as orchestra conductors or music producers who manage the recording process. This lecture highlights women who have made important and inspiring contributions to music. Wednesday, October 8| 1:30 pm: The Pulitzer Prize Winning Musicals This lecture includes songs and stories of authors, composers and performers of the 10 musicals that have won the Pulitzer Prize. Can you guess who won?
Wednesday, November 19|1:30 pm: “Panama Canal - Connection Between the Oceans That Changed the World” The Panama Canal, a landmark of modern engineering, united the world by fostering trade, culture, and history. Lecturer Barry Pell, who traveled the Canal on a four-masted sail ship, will share its history, controversies, and ingenious design, along with photos of the Pacific coastal jungle and wildlife of Panama and Costa Rica.
Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
Thank you to the Friends of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Friends of the Gleason Public Library for supporting the 22nd annual Cultural Lecture Series.
Registration is required for each lecture separately. To register please visit the Gleason Public Library website: http://www.gleasonlibrary.org or call 978- 369-4898. Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 9 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 coahs@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 coahs@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.
| 10 Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections Fridays, September & October |10:00am Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged! Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT via ZOOM Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 11 |
12 | 13 Columbus Day -Town Hall Closed
| 14 Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. 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 Craft Club
Fall Craft Club 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 1:00 to 3:00pm Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for a fun and relaxing craft club! We’ll work on simple, beginner-friendly crafts—no experience needed. Bring your friends, enjoy light refreshments, and get creative while making new connections. Drop-in fee: $10 per class.
Please RSVP by the Friday before each craft at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 | 15 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Estate Planning Made Simple: Basics Planning and Trust Benef
Estate Planning Made Simple: Basics Planning and Trust Benefits Wednesdays, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15 | 2:00pm Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall This two-part seminar series covers estate planning basics—including wills, powers of attorney, and organizing assets—and introduces trusts, explaining the benefits of revocable and irrevocable trusts, avoiding probate, protecting assets, and choosing fiduciaries. Participants are encouraged to bring specific questions for discussion. Please RSVP by the Monday before each workshop. Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 16 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 coahs@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 coahs@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.
Tech Classes
Holiday Art on iPhone & iPad Thursday, October 16 | 1:30pm Heald Room, Carlisle Town Hall Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, will guide us in a fun holiday art workshop using your iPhone or iPad. Learn to create festive mandalas and calligraphy—no experience needed, just bring your device! Apple Pencil recommended. Please register by Tuesday, October 14
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
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Coffee & Connections Fridays, September & October |10:00am Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged! Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
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 via ZOOM Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 18 Day Trip: Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Larz Anderson Auto Museum Extinct and Vintage Car Day Saturday, October 18| 10:30am Step back in time and enjoy a fascinating display of rare and vintage automobiles at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s Extinct & Vintage Car Day. See beautifully restored classics and learn the stories behind these automotive treasures. The $15 fee includes van transportation and museum admission, and after the exhibit, we’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. The van will depart at 9:30am from the back parking lot of the Congregational Church. Register by Friday, October 10 |
19 | 20 Haircuts on the GO!
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO! Monday, October 20 | 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. Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. Ukulele Class
NEW! Ukulele Class Mondays, September 8—October 27 3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13) Clark Room, Town Hall Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend! Register by Friday, September 5.
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Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. 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 Restaurant Review
Gibbet Hill Grill Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00pm Groton, MA Come and eat at the only restaurant in New England that has a produce farm on site. The van departs at 11:30am from the Congregational Church, and the fee is $5. Register by Friday, October 17.
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 Don’t’ Get Scammed! 2025 Edition
Don’t’ Get Scammed! 2025 Edition Tuesday, October 21| 1:00pm Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall Bob Supnik will discuss how scammers target seniors using the Internet, smartphones, and regular phone lines. This presentation will help you recognize common scams, learn how to protect yourself, and know what steps to take if you become a victim. Register by Monday, October 20.
| 22 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. October Lunch
COAHS October Lunch Wednesday, October 22| 12:00pm St. Irene’s Church Parish Hall Come join us for a delicious lunch featuring stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables, and dessert! After lunch, enjoy a fascinating talk by Carlisle resident and tree climber Andrew Joslin, who assists wildlife rehabilitators with hawk and owl nesting issues. You might also spot him around town rescuing a stranded cat from high branches and returning it safely home. Suggested donation: $3 Please register by Friday, October 17.
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 23 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 coahs@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 coahs@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.
| 24 Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections Fridays, September & October |10:00am Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged! Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
Pilates Mat via Zoom
PILATES MAT via ZOOM Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946. | 25 |
26 | 27 Gardening Classes
Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. Ukulele Class
NEW! Ukulele Class Mondays, September 8—October 27 3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13) Clark Room, Town Hall Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend! Register by Friday, September 5.
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Free Gardening Classes Tuesdays, September 8 - 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. 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 Movies at the Gleason
COAHS Movies at the Gleason Musical (1934) Tuesday, October 28| 1:00pm Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in this Best Picture nominee about an estranged wife who mistakes a potential suitor for a gigolo hired to help end her troubled marriage. Featuring "The Continental," the first Oscar-winning Best Song. Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Betty Grable, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 Please visit gleasonlibrary.org/events for title information Craft Club
Fall Craft Club 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 1:00 to 3:00pm Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for a fun and relaxing craft club! We’ll work on simple, beginner-friendly crafts—no experience needed. Bring your friends, enjoy light refreshments, and get creative while making new connections. Drop-in fee: $10 per class.
Please RSVP by the Friday before each craft at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895 | 29 Pilates Chair via Zoom
KENDRA THYNE PILATES CHAIR VIA ZOOM Fee: Free of charge. Medicare Open Enrollment Talk
Medicare Open Enrollment Talk Wednesday, October 29| 1:00pm Clark Room, Town Hall Clyde Kessel, COAHS SHINE Counselor, will guide you in evaluating your health plan and answer questions for beneficiaries, families, and caregivers. Minuteman Senior Services also offers a range of services to help seniors and people with disabilities live independently. Please register by Tuesday, October 28 at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895
Chair Yoga
CHAIR YOGA CLASS | 30 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 coahs@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 coahs@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.
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Coffee & Connections Fridays, September & October |10:00am Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged! Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
FRENCH LANGUAGE GROUP
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Wednesday Oct 1, 2025
Women's Breakfast
Wednesday Oct 1, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Wednesday, October 1 | 9:30am
Carlisle Town Hall, Clark Room
Join us for coffee, breakfast and warm conversations.
Please register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Oct 1, 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 Oct 1, 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 Oct 2, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 2, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 2, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Oct 2, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Sleeper Room, Village Court (145 Church St.)
(Parking on Church Steet Only)
Mah Jongg
Thursday Oct 2, 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 Oct 3, 2025
Senior Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic
Friday Oct 3, 2025 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Senior Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Friday, October 3 | By appt.
Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
The Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic for Seniors will be held on October 3, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:15am in the Clark Room at Town Hall, sponsored by the Carlisle BOH and supported by the Carlisle COAHS. This clinic will provide both high dose and regular Influenza Vaccine to seniors 60+ and Moderna COVID Vaccine for those 65+ or high risk . YOU MUST BRING ALL HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS!
To register call 978-371-2895 or email coahs@carlislema.gov Registration forms will be available at Town Hall. If you need a ride please call the COAHS van line at 978-371-6690.
Light refreshments will be provided by Benchmark Senior Living at Robbins Brook in Acton
No Coffee & Connections
Friday Oct 3, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fridays, September & October |10:00am
Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged!
Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
Gleason Knitters
Friday Oct 3, 2025 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
GLEASON KNITTERS
1st & 3rd Friday of Each Month | 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 Oct 3, 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 Oct 3, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
PILATES MAT via ZOOM
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Oct 6, 2025
Gardening Classes
Monday Oct 6, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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 Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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.Ukulele Class
Monday Oct 6, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
NEW! Ukulele Class
Mondays, September 8—October 27
3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13)
Clark Room, Town Hall
Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend!
Register by Friday, September 5.
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025
Gardening Classes
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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.
Reading Poetry Anew
Tuesday Oct 7, 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 Oct 7, 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
Restaurant Review
Tuesday Oct 7, 2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant
Tuesday, October 7 | 12:00pm
Westminster, MA
The Old Mill is renowned for its delicious food and rustic charm. You can drive on your own or take the COAHS van. The van departs at 11:00am from the Congregational Church, and the fee is $5.
Register by Friday, October 3.
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Oct 7, 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 Oct 8, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Oct 8, 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.
Fall Cultural Series
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Fall 2025 Cultural Lecture Series: Explore Music History with Richard Travers & Discover the World with Barry Pell.
Please join the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services and the Gleason Public Library this fall for the 22nd Annual Cultural Lecture Series, held in person in the Hollis Room at the Gleason Public Library.
Wednesday, September 24| 1:30 pm: Feminism and Music
Feminism encompasses political, social, and ideological movements aimed at securing equal rights and opportunities for women. While women have long been active in performance and entertainment, they are far less represented in leadership roles, such as orchestra conductors or music producers who manage the recording process. This lecture highlights women who have made important and inspiring contributions to music.
Wednesday, October 8| 1:30 pm: The Pulitzer Prize Winning Musicals
This lecture includes songs and stories of authors, composers and performers of the 10 musicals that have won the Pulitzer Prize. Can you guess who won?
Wednesday, November 19|1:30 pm: “Panama Canal - Connection Between the Oceans That Changed the World”
The Panama Canal, a landmark of modern engineering, united the world by fostering trade, culture, and history. Lecturer Barry Pell, who traveled the Canal on a four-masted sail ship, will share its history, controversies, and ingenious design, along with photos of the Pacific coastal jungle and wildlife of Panama and Costa Rica.
Free! Registration is required at gleasonlibrary.org/events to reserve your spot.
Thank you to the Friends of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Friends of the Gleason Public Library for supporting the 22nd annual Cultural Lecture Series.
Registration is required for each lecture separately. To register please visit the Gleason Public Library website: http://www.gleasonlibrary.org or call 978- 369-4898. Sponsored by the Friends of the Council on Aging and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Oct 8, 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 Oct 9, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 9, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 9, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Oct 9, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Sleeper Room, Village Court (145 Church St.)
(Parking on Church Steet Only)
Mah Jongg
Thursday Oct 9, 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 Oct 10, 2025
Coffee & Connections
Friday Oct 10, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fridays, September & October |10:00am
Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged!
Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
Friday Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
PILATES MAT via ZOOM
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Columbus Day -Town Hall Closed
Monday Oct 13, 2025 All day
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Gardening Classes
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 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
Craft Club
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Fall Craft Club
2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 1:00 to 3:00pm
Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for a fun and relaxing craft club! We’ll work on simple, beginner-friendly crafts—no experience needed. Bring your friends, enjoy light refreshments, and get creative while making new connections.
Drop-in fee: $10 per class.
- September 9– Dried flowers card making
- September 23– Jewelry making
- October 14 – Fall tree colors painting
- October 28– Needle felted pumpkin
Please RSVP by the Friday before each craft at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Oct 15, 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.
Estate Planning Made Simple: Basics Planning and Trust Benef
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Estate Planning Made Simple: Basics Planning and Trust Benefits
Wednesdays, Sept. 17 & Oct. 15 | 2:00pm
Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
This two-part seminar series covers estate planning basics—including wills, powers of attorney, and organizing assets—and introduces trusts, explaining the benefits of revocable and irrevocable trusts, avoiding probate, protecting assets, and choosing fiduciaries. Participants are encouraged to bring specific questions for discussion. Please RSVP by the Monday before each workshop.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Oct 15, 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 Oct 16, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 16, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 16, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Sleeper Room, Village Court (145 Church St.)
(Parking on Church Steet Only)
Mah Jongg
Thursday Oct 16, 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.
Tech Classes
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Holiday Art on iPhone & iPad
Thursday, October 16 | 1:30pm
Heald Room, Carlisle Town Hall
Kevin Figueroa, founder of KevTech Services, will guide us in a fun holiday art workshop using your iPhone or iPad. Learn to create festive mandalas and calligraphy—no experience needed, just bring your device! Apple Pencil recommended.
Please register by Tuesday, October 14
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Coffee & Connections
Friday Oct 17, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fridays, September & October |10:00am
Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged!
Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
Gleason Knitters
Friday Oct 17, 2025 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
GLEASON KNITTERS
1st & 3rd Friday of Each Month | 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 Oct 17, 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 Oct 17, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
PILATES MAT via ZOOM
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Day Trip: Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Saturday Oct 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Extinct and Vintage Car Day
Saturday, October 18| 10:30am
Step back in time and enjoy a fascinating display of rare and vintage automobiles at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s Extinct & Vintage Car Day. See beautifully restored classics and learn the stories behind these automotive treasures. The $15 fee includes van transportation and museum admission, and after the exhibit, we’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. The van will depart at 9:30am from the back parking lot of the Congregational Church.
Register by Friday, October 10
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Haircuts on the GO!
Monday Oct 20, 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
HAIRCUTS ON THE GO!
Monday, October 20 | 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.
Gardening Classes
Monday Oct 20, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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 Oct 20, 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.Ukulele Class
Monday Oct 20, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
NEW! Ukulele Class
Mondays, September 8—October 27
3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13)
Clark Room, Town Hall
Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend!
Register by Friday, September 5.
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Gardening Classes
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Oct 21, 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
Restaurant Review
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Gibbet Hill Grill
Tuesday, October 21 | 12:00pm
Groton, MA
Come and eat at the only restaurant in New England that has a produce farm on site. The van departs at 11:30am from the Congregational Church, and the fee is $5.
Register by Friday, October 17.
Line Dancing at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Oct 21, 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
Don’t’ Get Scammed! 2025 Edition
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Don’t’ Get Scammed! 2025 Edition
Tuesday, October 21| 1:00pm
Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
Bob Supnik will discuss how scammers target seniors using the Internet, smartphones, and regular phone lines. This presentation will help you recognize common scams, learn how to protect yourself, and know what steps to take if you become a victim.
Register by Monday, October 20.
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Oct 22, 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.
October Lunch
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
COAHS October Lunch
Wednesday, October 22| 12:00pm
St. Irene’s Church Parish Hall
Come join us for a delicious lunch featuring stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, vegetables, and dessert! After lunch, enjoy a fascinating talk by Carlisle resident and tree climber Andrew Joslin, who assists wildlife rehabilitators with hawk and owl nesting issues. You might also spot him around town rescuing a stranded cat from high branches and returning it safely home.
Suggested donation: $3
Please register by Friday, October 17.
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Oct 22, 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 Oct 23, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 23, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 23, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Oct 23, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Sleeper Room, Village Court (145 Church St.)
(Parking on Church Steet Only)
Mah Jongg
Thursday Oct 23, 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 Oct 24, 2025
Coffee & Connections
Friday Oct 24, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fridays, September & October |10:00am
Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged!
Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
Friday Oct 24, 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 Oct 24, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
PILATES MAT via ZOOM
Fridays | 1:00pm
Helps build a strong, balanced body and increased flexibility. Only a mat and some floor space needed for this 30-minute class. Fee: $5/class for Carlisle seniors. To register please contact Kendra at 201-315-7946.
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Gardening Classes
Monday Oct 27, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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 Oct 27, 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.Ukulele Class
Monday Oct 27, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
NEW! Ukulele Class
Mondays, September 8—October 27
3:00pm – 4:00pm (No class: 10/13)
Clark Room, Town Hall
Join our new Monday ukulele class! $35 for the full session or $5 drop-in (bring your own instrument; only 7 loaners available on a first-come basis). Open to all levels, ages 18+, so bring a friend!
Register by Friday, September 5.
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Gardening Classes
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Free Gardening Classes
Tuesdays, September 8 - 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.
Zumba at Town Hall and via Zoom
Tuesday Oct 28, 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 Oct 28, 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 Movies at the Gleason
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
COAHS Movies at the Gleason
Musical (1934)
Tuesday, October 28| 1:00pm
Hollis Room, Gleason Public Library
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in this Best Picture nominee about an estranged wife who mistakes a potential suitor for a gigolo hired to help end her troubled marriage. Featuring "The Continental," the first Oscar-winning Best Song. Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Betty Grable, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton
Register at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Please visit gleasonlibrary.org/events for title information
Craft Club
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Fall Craft Club
2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 1:00 to 3:00pm
Clark Room, Carlisle Town Hall
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for a fun and relaxing craft club! We’ll work on simple, beginner-friendly crafts—no experience needed. Bring your friends, enjoy light refreshments, and get creative while making new connections.
Drop-in fee: $10 per class.
- September 9– Dried flowers card making
- September 23– Jewelry making
- October 14 – Fall tree colors painting
- October 28– Needle felted pumpkin
Please RSVP by the Friday before each craft at coahs@carlislema.gov or call 978-371-2895
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Pilates Chair via Zoom
Wednesday Oct 29, 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.
Medicare Open Enrollment Talk
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Medicare Open Enrollment Talk
Wednesday, October 29| 1:00pm
Clark Room, Town Hall
Clyde Kessel, COAHS SHINE Counselor, will guide you in evaluating your health plan and answer questions for beneficiaries, families, and caregivers. Minuteman Senior Services also offers a range of services to help seniors and people with disabilities live independently.
Please register by Tuesday, October 28 at coahs@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895
Chair Yoga
Wednesday Oct 29, 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 Oct 30, 2025
Fitness via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 30, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Cardio via Zoom and at Town Hall
Thursday Oct 30, 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 coahs@carlislema.gov
Bridge
Thursday Oct 30, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
BRIDGE
Thursdays (except holidays) | 1:00-3:00pm
Sleeper Room, Village Court (145 Church St.)
(Parking on Church Steet Only)
Mah Jongg
Thursday Oct 30, 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 Oct 31, 2025
Coffee & Connections
Friday Oct 31, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Coffee & Connections
Fridays, September & October |10:00am
Clark Farm Market
Join us for our new drop-in gathering that combines the best of Senior Moments and Coffee Hour. Enjoy coffee and pastries courtesy of the Carlisle Council on Aging and Human Services, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. Don’t miss our Halloween Special on October 31! Costumes encouraged!
Blood pressure checks by Bridges will be available on September 26 and October 24.
French Group
Friday Oct 31, 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.