History of Board Games
Milton Bradley. Parker Brothers. Monopoly. Risk. Guess Who. When you hear the phrase “board game,”…
Acting with Shakespeare
Often considered the greatest English playwright, Shakespeare’s dramas have been read, performed, and made into…
Living Fearlessly
Are you ready to unleash your potential? We’re all born with unique personalities, talents, and…
Explore the World in a Cup of Tea
Tea can be sweet, rich, buttery, and citrusy. It can wake you up and calm…
The Art of Networking
Networking skills are essential to every job search. On average, only one-third of job opportunities…
Downsizing: A Fresh Look at Living Life with Less
Many of us are renovating, separating, divorcing, combining households, sending our kids off to college,…
NYC: Park Avenue and The Guggenheim Museum
Join us on a trip to the heart of Manhattan, where energy, landscape, art, and…
Spring 2019 Term! Registration is open.
In addition to a series of lectures, our Spring 2019 term offers courses in a…
SmartSummers 2019
Brookline SmartSummers is an enrichment program for children offered by Brookline Adult & Community Education. Our…
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter
Rosemary Kennedy’s (1918-2005) life story and her inspiration to her famous and powerful siblings remained…
Jewels in the Crown: The Treasure Homes of England
The eternal British country house has always evoked romantic imagery in the mind of the…
Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge
Shrinking sea ice, retreating glaciers, a tree line migrating farther north, and less snow that…
A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu is more than just drinking tea. It is a…
A Brief History of Indian Mythology
Join us for a journey through the vibrant world of Hindu mythology, which consists of…
Mindfulness Retreat
Mindfulness is an ancient practice exquisitely illustrated by the Buddha long ago and expounded upon…
When Apologies Go Badly
Because we are all imperfect human beings, we invariably say and do things that cause…
Storytelling Through Creative Movement
This lecture will introduce the body to moving creatively while exploring how we can express…
Australia & Conservatism: How Down Under Politics Seem Familiar
Geographically, Australia is as large as the continental U.S., and the Australian Constitution and Senate…
A Balancing Act: Love and Relationships
Life is about finding balance—between work, family, relationships, and yourself. We all have so much…
Embracing Sexuality as We Age: Keys to Vitality
Co-sponsored by the Brookline Community Aging Network in partnership with Brookline Adult and Community Education…
The Fine Art of Film Photography
You don’t take a photograph, you make it. –Ansel Adams Take a step back in…
Programs and Lectures for Adults
Brookline Adult and Community Education (BA&CE) is one of the oldest non-credit, public education programs…
SmartPrograms for Children
Brookline SmartPrograms is in its third decade of operation, offering enrichment programs and activities for…
Winter 2019 Term! Registration is open.
In addition to a series of lectures, our Winter 2019 term offers courses in a…
Music of Leonard Bernstein
Are you interested in popular culture, human interest, music, or astrology? Then this lecture is…