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BrooklineCAN Presents How to Stay Young While Growing Older—and Have Fun Doing It!

BrooklineCAN is holding its spring social event on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Brookline Senior Center

Matthew Weiss, Neighbor
BrooklineCAN's spring social event will be held on Thursday, May 18, 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St., Brookline, MA

Guests will be treated to an amusing look at aging through cartoons. There will be two presentations; Steve Shain, popular exercise coach at the center, will demonstrate easy exercises you can do at home. Stacy Greenspan, home safety guru, will offer tips on how you can “Make it Safe” at home. Stacy has been an active member of BrooklineCAN's Providers Network. Guests will be seated at small tables to encourage conversation, small group discussions, and sharing. This gathering will educate, enlighten and amuse you. Bring a friend!

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Space is limited so sign up early for yourself and your friend(s)! Sign up by e-mail at may18event@BrooklineCAN.org, or call 617-730-2770. Include your name and the name of your guest(s), your phone number and mention May 18.

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This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments, light beverages and wine will be served. Happy half hour, 5:30-6:00pm. Program 6:00-7:30

America’s older adult populations will reach 72 million or nearly 20 percent of the population in 2030. In Brookline, according to the 2010 census, 24 percent of the population -- or 14,182 residents – are over the age of 55. Town residents, between the ages of 55 and 64, have increased by 40 percent since 2000.
Affiliated with the Brookline Senior Center, BrooklineCAN is an all-volunteer organization which enables older residents to remain independent and fully engaged in the life of the community. The organization advocates on behalf of Brookline’s older residents, works with town agencies on behalf of Brookline’s seniors, provides ways for members to contribute to the community, and in general acts to make Brookline an even better place to live for people of all ages.
For additional information about Brookline Community Aging Network and to request a copy of BrooklineCAN’s informative monthly newsletter, visit http://www.brooklineCAN.org or call 617-730-2777.

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