September 1 at 2:30
Coffee with artists Victoria and Bill Pearmain
Join Lincoln-born artists Victoria Pearmain (painter) and brother Bill Pearmain (multimedia visual artist) on Sept. 1st at 2:30 p.m. at a coffee to celebrate their exhibit at Bemis Hall’s Lincoln Artists Gallery. The exhibit will include paintings, photographs and sculpture and will be on view September and October. Victoria graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and her work has been in many shows and collections. Her paintings are primarily plein-air. Bill’s studies include New England College and Brandeis University. He has also exhibited in multiple shows and collections.
September 2 at 1 p.m.
Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, September 2 at 1 p.m. to meet with Anthony Moreschi, Constituent Service Representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark. He will be available to assist residents with Social Security, Medicare and MassHealth/Medicaid. You are also welcome to discuss other matters that he may be able to help with.
September 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Trad jazz sextet gathers “Autumn Leaves”
Mellow out, get comfortable, and get ready to gather some Autumn Leaves when the Trad Jazz Sextet once again play the songs you know and love on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. This band of retirees who love trad jazz just gets better and better. Don’t miss out on hearing some of your old and new favorites!
September 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Learn to live better with chronic disease
This free, interactive six-week course provided by Minuteman Senior Services is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University that provides tools and support for living with chronic disease, including healthy eating and exercise, dealing with pain, fatigue, and stress, problem-solving, and more. You’ll set and meet personal goals, identify and try simple techniques to improve quality of life, and build a network of support. An informational session will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Bemis Hall and the series will begin on Sept. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Bemis Hall. Space is limited. Please sign up now by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
September 10 at 10 a.m. in the Lincoln Public Safety Building
Brush up on CPR and auto defibs to save family and friends
Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator can help you save a life. Come to the Public Safety building on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop will not lead to certification, but it will give you the basics of what to do if you are with someone who has a medical crisis for which CPR or a defibrillator are appropriate. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up. Class size limited to eight.
September 11 at 9 a.m.
Lincoln looks at life
We are lucky to live in a town offering so many programs, whether we are in our 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond. But sometimes, we’re not quite sure what we’re looking for, it’s hard to find it, or our interests change over time. Please come to a meeting on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at Bemis Hall sponsored by the COA, Parks and Rec, and the Library, to be part of an ongoing discussion about meeting the needs of all members of the 40+ community. You’ll also hear more about a committee being formed to explore ways to improve programs and services for all ages. Come to listen or volunteer!
September 11 at 10 a.m.
Wellness clinics for all ages
All Lincoln residents are invited to meet with a nurse at Lincoln Woods Community Building at 50 Wells Road on Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. These clinics are funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.
September 11 at 1 p.m.
Laugh into fall
Celebrate the beginning of a new season here at Bemis Hall with dessert and a performance by comedian David Shikes on Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Shikes is a five-time Boston Marathon runner and an independent bookseller who enjoys classical music and comedy. He spent many years travelling around New England marketing books to libraries and now shares stories and jokes about life and New England. He’s a hit at many area libraries and community organizations.
September 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Linconln Academy with Kathi Anderson—the legacy of Senator Kennedy endures at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 to hear Kathi Anderson, a former staff person to Senator Edward Kennedy, discuss “The Legacy of Senator Kennedy Endures at the Edward M Kennedy Institute.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging 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.
September 15 at 9:30 a.m.
Music appreciation: unwrapping the music
It’s time to develop your musical listening skills and music appreciation, and the COA has this new course for you presented in Bemis Hall by the Concord Conservatory of Music. Learn about different musical genres by covering the music history, and the forms and function that shaped the musical styles. Soon you’ll recognize musical elements, identify style, time, and even the artists! The class will be held on 12 Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 15 at a cost of $108. The class will be taught by flutist Ela Brandys, DMA, of the Conservatory’s faculty. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 now.
September 15 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church
Senior dining: a gathering place for all Lincoln seniors
Senior Dining is an elegant, gourmet luncheon served monthly on the third Tuesday of each month at St. Anne’s church at 11:30 a.m. This month Senior Dining will be on Sept. 15. Senior Dining is a great place to arrange to meet old friends or new ones, and it is meant for all Lincoln seniors no matter what your income or other needs. Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. 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, St. Anne’s and the Lincoln Garden Club. The volunteer serving staff consists of your friends and neighbors.
September 16 at 10 a.m.
Join the memoir group
Every person, including you, has many stories to tell. They are all worth writing down for your own and others’ pleasure and enlightenment. Now is a good time to join the memoir group, to read your stories, and to hear those of others. Come to the first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bemis Hall and find out what they do. If you want to continue, the cost of the eight-session term is $75. The dates for the term are 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/16. For more info, contact Connie Lewis at 781-259-9415 or conlewis1000@gmail.com.
September 17 at 10 a.m.
Information about continuing care retirement communities and ideas about how to choose them
Continuing Care Retirement Communities are facilities that offer a range of options from independent living to assisted living to nursing care all on one campus. Over the past several months, Lincoln residents Rachel Mason, Claire Mount, Al and Peggy Schmertzler, and Barbara Slayter visited and gathered information about 20 facilities in our region and elsewhere and produced a comprehensive overview. They will be at Bemis Hall on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. for an informal discussion about what they learned about the facilities and the process of evaluating which facility might be best for you. There will be copies of the report to hand out. It’s important to learn about your options before you need to move. Please come to this discussion even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home.
September 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Finding our voice: SeniorSpeak Performance Workshop
Senior citizens have so much to share with the world: a wealth of experience and the wisdom that is gained from it. Yet many older adults lack the opportunity to speak out and share their experiences with others. In a new workshop entitled “SeniorSpeak,” older adults and Baby Boomers will rediscover their voices. Drawing on their memories, feelings and convictions, members will create a performance piece that incorporates key moments and thoughts that shaped their lifetime—individually and as a whole—through scenes, poetry, and music. The free workshop will be held on Thursdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m. starting on Sept. 17. The workshop is presented by Leslie Kilgore. No need to sign up.
September 18 at 1 p.m.
Selling your home for top dollar: knowing today’s buyers and using this to your advantage
Lyn Spaeth, of Transformations, Home Staging and Interior Redesign will share how sellers can get top dollar for their homes on Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Many sellers do not prepare properly and either their property languishes on the market or there is a major price reduction. Lyn will provide “before” and “after” photos, talk about pitfalls many sellers face, and provide tactical steps that a seller can follow to ensure their property is competitive in the market place. Come have fun, learn something new, and gain new tools to ensure a maximum return on your property investment. Even if you’re not planning on moving soon, “staging” your home makes it attractive for you even while you live in it and also gets you ready should you decide to move in the future.
September 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Understanding yourself and others: an introduction to the Enneagram
On Monday, September 21 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dan and Janet Boynton will begin a series of six classes to explore the Enneagram, an ancient system of identifying our individual pathways to deeper self-realization and acceptance of others. The Enneagram teaches us that people of various personality types respond differently to life issues such as stress, conflict and intimacy, and that people of each type also use a different way of compensating for their “shadow selves”—the part of their psyche that they hide from others and often from themselves as well. What you realize at a deep level in your sub-conscious is that the person the world knows as “you” is not your true self. This is what you will focus on in the workshop—how to use this special knowledge to free yourself from the constraints which have kept you from being truly fulfilled. Participants should commit to attending all six sessions, and especially the first session, in order to properly understand the Enneagram.
September 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Academy with Sarah Cannon Holden—Cinder blocks and Mezcla: building a Habitat for Humanity house in Guatemala
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 21, at 12:30 to hear Sarah Cannon Holden discuss “Cinder Blocks and Mezcla: Building a Habitat for Humanity House in Guatemala.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging 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.
September 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Easy yoga
Yoga has been shown to help with flexibility, strength, relaxation, blood pressure, your immune system, and more. Would you like to try yoga but are concerned it may be too rigorous for you? Try the COA’s Easy Yoga class with experienced instructor Jai Kaur Annamaria San Antonio! You may do the class on the floor or in a chair and the instructor will help you adapt the poses to your special needs. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning September 23 for 10 weeks at a cost of $100. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
September 24 at 10 a.m.
Coffee with Lincoln’s Town Administrator
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. for coffee with Town Administrator Tim Higgins. Tim will update you on some of the projects going on around town and news — including the results of Town Meeting, the state of Town finances, Ballfield Road Campus planning, Route 2 construction, CareDimensions, Hanscom, Minuteman High School and more, and answer your questions about Town services and initiatives. He would also like to know your ideas and suggestions. Get to know Tim in an informal setting and chat about those aspects of the Town that are most important to you.
September 25 at 9:30 a.m. (leave from Lincoln Mall)
Trip to Edward M. kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
Learn about the US Senate in an interactive and exploratory way on a trip to the new Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate on Friday, September 25. After a short introduction folks can independently wander through the museum with a tablet which allows them to engage fully in the democratic process. An issue of the day also enhances the experience. A full-scale replica of the U.S. Senate Chamber and other exhibits are also on view. The tour has quite a bit of walking, but there is seating throughout the building. The tour lasts an hour to an hour and a half. The group will stop for lunch on your own after the tour at a yet-to-be-decided restaurant. the bus will leave the Lincoln Mall at 9:30 a.m. and return about 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Please send your check made out to FLCOA/trips to Sally Kindleberger, 14A North Commons, Lincoln, MA 01773. For more information, call Sally at 781-259-1169.
September 25 at 10 a.m.
The “Justice” course: So you think you’re so special?
John Rawls and fair equality of opportunity. What is “fair equality of opportunity?” Do our efforts and achievements make us more deserving? Is it fair that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court makes $255,500 a year while Judge Judy makes $25 million a year or that teachers make about $45,000 a year while David Letterman makes $31 million a year? How would John Rawls’ “difference principle” tend to reduce such differences? These are some of the issues which will be considered and discussed in the eighth installment of the Justice course, which will be held at Bemis Hall on September 25 at 10 a.m. Please come and join the conversation! Michael Sandel’s “Justice” course at Harvard is reputed to be its most popular course. Experience it when Steven Perlmutter, a Lincoln attorney, shows a video of a one-hour lecture from the course about the above issues and facilitates a discussion. The course is about what justice, or the right thing to do, is, drawing upon the great philosophers and contemporary issues. Mr. Perlmutter will encourage the exchange of a wide range of ideas about the “justice” issues raised in the lecture and will seek to ask thought-provoking questions that will spark a spirited discussion.
September 25 at 1 p.m.
Social Security updates, answers and signups
Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, September 25 at 1 p.m. to hear Kristen Alberino of the Social Security Administration update you on what’s new with Social Security, answer questions, and help you sign up for your “my Social Security” account. Learn valuable information about how Social Security is updating, including offering many services online and what changes to benefits you can expect in the future. She will also answer your questions about Social Security retirement, Medicare, disability benefits and SSI. This program is appropriate for and open to those of all ages. Those who have not yet signed up for a “my Social Security” account, may stay afterwards and have Kristen assist you. Otherwise, you can visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create your account in advance.
September 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Academy with Rob and Harriet Todd: The Panama Canal, a Journey between the seas
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Sept. 28 at 12:30 to hear Rob and Harriet Todd discuss “The Panama Canal, a Journey Between the Seas.” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging 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.
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October 9: Currier, Beethoven and Brahms at a BSO matinee
The Lincoln Council on Aging is offering, once again, a trip to Symphony Hall on October 9 for a Friday matinee performance of the BSO. Andris Nelsons conducts Currier, Beethoven and Brahms featuring pianist Paul Lewis. (Symphony Hall is Handicapped Accessible.) Participants will meet at the Donelan’s parking lot at 10:45 a.m. The non-refundable cost of your orchestra ticket and bus ride is $45.50, partially subsidized by the Hurff Fund. There is also the option of a sumptuous buffet lunch at Symphony Hall for an additional cost of $29.50 including tax and gratuities or you may opt to arrange for your own lunch. This trip is open to Lincoln seniors only. Space is limited. Please make your check out to FLCOA Trips for $45.50 or $75 if you are having the buffet, and mail to Marilyn Buckler, 12 Hiddenwood Path, Lincoln MA 01773. Your reservation is complete when Marilyn receives your check. Questions? Marilyn can be reached at 781-259-8886 or mbuckler1@comcast.net.
November 5: Adams National Historical Park trip
Join the COA on Thursday, Nov. 5 for a visit to the Adams National Historic Park in Quincy. The group will depart from the Lincoln Mall at 8:45 a.m. by comfortable air ride bus. The tour on the National Parks Trolley will visit the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and the Old House at Peace Field where four generations of Adams lived. After the tour you will have a buffet lunch at an Indian restaurant across the street. After lunch you will visit with a guide the church and final resting place of the two presidents. You will return to Lincoln about 3:30 p.m. The tour involves some walking, and one flight of stairs up and down at Peace Field and at the church. The cost of the trip (including the buffet lunch) is $28. This trip is limited to 25 people and the cutoff date is October 30. This trip is subsidized by the Hurff Fund and is open to Lincoln residents only. Please include along with your check, your address, phone number and email. Send checks, made out to FLCOA TRIPS, to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Questions? Please contact Donna at 781-257-5050 or donna@ecacbed.com.