For more information about an of these events, call the Lincoln Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.
November 4 — 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Academy with Chuck Miller: Getting the most of the town’s new website
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Chuck Miller, Lincoln’s IT director, discuss “Getting the Most of the Town’s New Website.” Bring a bag lunch. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
November 4 and beyond –10 a.m.
Like to walk with friends?
Walking is a great way to stay fit. Walking with friends is more fun and will help you keep motivated to get into a healthy walking routine. If you’d like to join with others who walk once a week, come down to Bemis Hall on Mondays at 10 a.m. A group will walk from there or drive to a trail or other walking path for a short walk. You may walk for as long or as short a time as you like. Give it a try!
November 5 and beyond — 2:15 p.m.
Mind, body and spirit renewal
Create a personal plan for daily renewal of your mind, body and spirit in this six-week program with Pam Alberts of the COA. Come share and brainstorm strategies that make you feel revitalized and at your best. You’ll then be able to implement these techniques in your daily life for maximum wellness. The first session will be on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2:15 p.m. at Bemis Hall and will continue five more weeks.
November 5 and beyond — 2:15 p.m.
Drawing into pastel painting with Juliet
Join Juliet Rago in a class in pastel painting on five Tuesdays (Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, and Dec. 3) at 2:15 p.m., with a short introduction to drawing for those who feel they need it. No experience necessary. Juliet welcomes both newcomers and those who were in the last class she taught in July to come and develop new techniques. All materials furnished. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. Limit of six people. The fee is $15.
November 8 — 10 a.m.
Finding work in today’s job market
The job market has changed and so have the ways to find work. However, your skills and experience are valuable assets. Find out how to locate the employers looking for what you have and get hired when Tee Provost, SCSEP project manager for Operation Able, comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. She’ll outline strategies for successful job-seeking as well as job training opportunities and other resources especially for older workers.
November 8 — 1 p.m.
Strategies for vital living
You have decades of life experience to share, and you’re planning on being active and independent for decades more. Come learn some strategies to help you feel more vital, fit, spiritually recharged, and creative when Joanne Hadlock, Ph.D., a Lincoln psychologist and transition and job coach, comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. She will also discuss how to think about creating and sharing the legacy of your life experience and wisdom. Dr. Hadlock is a contributor to the new book Live Smart After 50! The Experts’ Guide to Life Planning for Uncertain Times and will bring information and insights from the book to this workshop.
November 13 — 9 a.m.
Veterans Day pancake breakfast
Veterans and their spouses are invited to a Veterans Day pancake breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Come for pancakes with butter and syrup, coffee, and other breakfast treats. This will be a relaxing, fun time for veterans and their spouses to get together, chat, and enjoy some time together. No need to sign up.
November 13 — 10 a.m.
Discuss foreign policy at our fireside chat
If you enjoy a lively, but respectful discussion of topics in the news, come to a “fireside chat” with Sharon Antia who will facilitate an exploration of foreign policy on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. The chat’s rules are simple: no one is right and no one is wrong. Ask questions to understand and spend little to no time arguing your point. Questioning and answering—a great way to explore issues!
November 14 — 10 a.m.
Making happiness happen, part 2
Being happy doesn’t just happen. Research studies have shown that people who feel happy engage in certain activities and respond to life and people in ways that change how our brains make us feel. These happiness triggers can be learned at any age. Find out more and learn some additional strategies proven to make people feel happier when Marilyn Buckler comes to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Bring your own tips and strategies to share! Marilyn is a licensed educational psychologist with over 30 years of experience in helping individuals and families cope with life’s challenges and therefore enjoy life more! Please sign up by calling the COA at 781- 259-8811.
November 14 and 21 — 11:30 a.m.
Play duets with Evelyn Harris
Evelyn Harris, for many years a piano teacher and performer in Lincoln, invites you to share the keyboard with her for an hour of music-making in Bemis Hall on two Thursdays, Nov. 14 and 21, at 11:30 a.m. Choose from many duet books representing many different levels of ability. Come to participate or just to listen. Evelyn looks forward to meeting old friends and becoming acquainted with new ones.
November 15 — 10 a.m.
Lincoln Academy at the Movies: Bemis Hall birthday bash, 1993
In 1993, on the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Bemis Hall, the Lincoln Players and the Lincoln Historical Society presented “The Bemis Hall Birthday Bash: A Provincial Political Satire with Music.” On Friday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall, come see a DVD of the dramatic and musical performance that included interpretations of past Bemis Hall Lecturers, Selectmen, town officials, a lion and a dog, a dog catcher, many citizens, and more! The film is courtesy of the Lincoln Public Library. After the show, enjoy a discussion with instigator and actor Rob Loud.
November 15 — 1 p.m.
Broadway and jazz with Mary Crowe and Evelyn Harris
Come down to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. when Mary Crowe (vocals) and Evelyn Harris (piano) will be performing familiar jazz standards, Broadway tunes and a couple of original songs just to shake things up. If you know some of the tunes, join in! Mary and Evelyn perform as a jazz and cabaret duo as well as with the Lincoln Hill Trio throughout the greater Boston area. Look for their new fall show at Flora Restaurant in Arlington. For calendar information, clips from their CD and performance videos please go to www.marycrowesings.com.
November 18 — 12:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Academy with Alex Maclean: “Sustainable aerial landscapes—work from Germany and elsewhere”
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Alex MacLean discuss “Sustainable Aerial Landscapes—Work From Germany and Elsewhere.” Bring a bag lunch. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
November 19 — 11:30 a.m. (location: St. Anne’s Church)
Enjoy senior dining
Lincoln seniors are invited to a gourmet meal in an elegant setting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at St. Anne’s Church. You must reserve by calling the COA at 781- 259-8811 at least a week ahead. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, and St. Anne’s.
November 21 — 10 a.m.
Tablets and iPads: What are they and what can they do?
Tablets and iPads are quickly expanding the computer landscape, replacing the clunkier desktop and laptop for many people. They’re small and light, powerful, and can replace larger computers for many tasks, including word processing, email, browsing the internet, and more. Come find out what tablets and iPads are, what they can do, how to choose among the various models, how much they cost, and more when Kenton Ide comes to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Bring your questions and concerns, and, if you have one, your tablet or iPad.
November 22 — 1 p.m.
Embracing the caregiver journey: Know your inner hippie
Come set out on a new journey where you will be introduced to our “inner hippie” when Phyllis DeLaricheliere comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. This interactive session will deliver a new approach to Alzheimer’s/dementia, with tools that help you enjoy your days with your loved ones once again and re-learn how to live, laugh and love! Phyllis has been working in the field of elder care and Alzheimer/dementia for over 10 years. She is a dementia specialist and now the new director of sales for The Commons in Lincoln (formerly known as the Groves), a Benchmark Senior Living community.
November 25 — 12:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Academy with Janet Boynton: Townies, Part II: A Documentary
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 25 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Janet Boynton show and discuss “Townies, Part II: A Documentary.” Bring a bag lunch. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.
Ongoing through December
Barbara O’Brien in the artists’ gallery
Come see oil paintings by Barbara O’Brien in the Bemis Hall Artists’ Gallery during November and December. Barbara grew up in Lincoln and is well known for her tours of Boston and the area as well as her skill and passion for sailing. An artists’ coffee will be held for Barbara in December.