Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
December 2 at 1 p.m.
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 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 with him that he may be able to help with.
Toe-tappin’ jazz at Bemis
December 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 when a traditional jazz combo gathers around the magnificent piano at Bemis Hall for an afternoon of old-time favorites. Share in the fun as trumpet, sax, clarinet, trombone, bass, drums and piano belt out foot stompers of the ‘20s, ’30s and ’40s. Tap your toes to good ole oldies such as Ain’t She Sweet, Somebody Stole My Gal, Bei Mir Bist Du Shein, or I’m Sittin’ on Top of the World.
Be prepared for winter’s fury: lunch and learn
December 4 at 12 p.m.
We all learned last year how challenging New England winters can be, but blizzards, power outages, and other potential disasters can be easier if you are prepared. Join Ben Juhola of the Lincoln Fire Department on Friday, Dec. 4 at 12 p.m. at the Public Safety Building for lunch and a presentation about how you can be sure you are ready for winter, including what supplies you need, ensuring you have communication, what to take if you need to go to a shelter, how Public Safety will be there to serve you, and more. Please sign up in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 so Public Safety knows how many people to expect.
Celebrate the holidays with other veterans and spouses
December 7 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays with other veterans and their spouses on Monday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. You’ll be treated to pancakes with butter and syrup, coffee, and great conversation! This is a social time just to chat and get to know other veterans in town. The breakfast will be followed by the Veteran to Veteran discussion group at 10 a.m. The breakfast is free, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Lincoln Academy with Mark Hopkins: How to buy a camera at age 72 and become an award-winning photographer
December 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 to hear Mark Hopkins discuss “How to Buy a Camera at Age 72 and Become an Award-Winning Photographer.” 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.
Rethinking the holidays
December 7, 14, and 21 at 2 p.m.
For many people the holidays have changed and they need to find new ways to feel joyful. Come learn and share with others how to create your own new traditions and be supported as you think about the holidays differently so you can look forward to this season. This group will meet on Monday, December 7, 14, and 21 at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall and will be facilitated by the COA’s Assistant Director and licensed social worker, Pam Mizrahi.
Innovations in early childhood education
December 8 at 9:30 a.m.
Lincoln is home to a variety of high-quality early childhood education programs, including the Lincoln Nursery School, now in its 70th year. Spend a morning in a classroom at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, then have coffee and conversation with Executive Director Nancy Fincke on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the School. Email nancy@lincolnnurseryschool.org or call 781-259-8866 to sign up by December 4.
When someone you know shouldn’t be driving
December 11 at 10 a.m.
Knowing what to do and say when you think a friend or family member should no longer be driving is a challenge. Come get some ideas for having a successful conversation as well as information about the legal process for rescinding a license, which should only be a last resort, on Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. when Police Chief Kevin Kennedy comes to Bemis Hall. Bring your questions and concerns.
Wellness clinic for all ages
December 11 at 10 a.m.
All Lincoln residents are invited to meet with a nurse at Lincoln Woods’ Community Building at 50 Wells Rd. on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. These clinics are funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.
Get, renew, or replace a CharlieCard
December 11 at 1 p.m.
You can apply for, renew, or replace your reduced-fare Senior CharlieCard right here at Bemis Hall on Friday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. Seniors (65+) get reduced fares for buses and subways and 50 percent off the regular fare for commuter rail or boat services. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes. You will fill out your application and have your photo taken here, then receive your card in the mail in a few weeks. You need only bring a driver’s license, RMV ID card, or passport. No need to sign up in advance.
Revel at Reagle holiday music spectacle
December 12 at 3 p.m.
Are you signed up to revel in over two hours of enchanting Christmas cheer at the Reagle Music Theater’s Holiday Gala in Waltham on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.? Remember that you’ll need to be at the Mall at Lincoln Station by 3 p.m. to catch the bus and that you may wish to bring some cash to purchase a snack at intermission. If you haven’t signed up for this spectacle with a full orchestra and 150 talented performers featuring Yuletide songs and pageants and more but would like to go, call Claire Mount at 781-259-8695 to see if space is available. The cost is just $36 per person. Lincoln seniors (60+) have first priority for signing up for trips. Others may sign up later if there are extra spaces.
“For the Love of Mountains”
December 13 at 2 p.m.
Hear Mike Tannert read from his new memoir For the Love of Mountains on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Lincoln Library. While in the U.S. Air Force in Germany, Mike fell in love with the high Alps. His climb of the Matterhorn years later inspired two decades of climbing and ski mountaineering there with his Swiss guide. In his memoir, Mike relates these breath-taking, fulfilling adventures, along with what he learned from work and life. Co-sponsored by the Lincoln Library and the COA.
Lincoln Academy with Lucretia Hoover Giese and Henry B. Hoover Jr.—Breaking ground: the architecture of Henry B. Hoover
December 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Dec. 14 at 12:30 to hear Lucretia Hoover Giese and Henry B. Hoover Jr. discuss “Breaking Ground: The Architecture of Henry B. Hoover.” 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.
Senior dining
December 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at St. Anne’s Church. We have new diners often. Please come and give us a try—we need you! 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 us 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, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. The volunteer serving staff consists of your Lincoln friends and neighbors.
iPhones and iPads 101
December 17 at 10 a.m.
iPhones and iPads can be wonderful tools, but for those of us who have not grown up with them, they can be baffling and frustrating, and make you want to toss them out the window. Come learn the basics of iPhones and iPads when Lincoln resident Andrew Payne comes to the COA on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Andrew will go through the basic features and operations of your iPhone and iPad, explain how to set it up to meet your needs, and then answer questions. If you have special tips you’ve learned elsewhere, bring those, too!
Start the holiday season with a relaxing massage
December 18 at 10 a.m.
Stressed by the thought of shopping, cooking, and cleaning before the holidays? Do you just need a little oomph to get you going this winter? Lincoln resident and certified massage therapist Heidi Nichols is offering Lincoln seniors free relaxing head, neck and shoulder massages on Friday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon to get your holidays started right. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up for your 15-minute appointment.
Justice: What we owe to one another/Dilemmas of loyalty
December 18 at 2:30 p.m.
We inherit our past and our identities from family, community or country. What happens if our obligations to our family or community come in conflict with our obligations to humanity? Is patriotism a virtue or a form of prejudice? Since we do not choose where we are born, why are we obligated to people from our own country and not those from other countries? Should loyalty override universal moral principles? Should government be morally neutral? The Bulger brothers v. the Unabomber and his brother. Values in the USA v. the values of our enemies. Get a glimpse of what Michael Sandel thinks is just. These are some of the issues which will be considered and discussed in the eleventh installment of the Justice course, which will be held at Bemis Hall on Friday, Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.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.
Save the date:
Revel at the Top of the Town winter gala!
The Friends of the Lincoln COA (FLCOA) are pleased to announce that the annual Top of the Town Winter Gala will again be held at the deCordova Museum on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 5-8 p.m. Mark your calendars and look for your invitation in the mail in late December. Be sure to return your reservation form promptly—space is limited to 200 people. The FLCOA, as always, is extremely grateful for any donations to support this event and all its activities.
Music appreciation: unwrapping the music
It’s time to develop your musical listening skills and music appreciation with “Music Appreciation: Unwrapping the Music,” presented at the COA 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 10 Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning January 12 at a cost of $90. The class will be taught by flutist Ela Brandys, DMA, of the Conservatory’s faculty. This class is appropriate both for those who took the fall class and those who didn’t and will focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. Sign up now by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
From drawing to pastel painting with Juliet
Express your most vibrant self with the brilliant colors of pastels in a new class with Juliet Rago. She will begin with a short introduction to drawing for those who feel they need it. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on January 4, 11, and 25, and February 8,15, 22, and 29. No experience is necessary. All materials will be furnished. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. Limit of six people. The fee is $40.
Join the memoirs group
Winter is a good time to settle in and start new projects such as your memoirs. Without any obligation, please come to the first meeting of the Memoir Group on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon and find out what they do. If you like what you hear and you want to continue, the cost of the eight-session term is $75. The dates for the term are January 6 and 20, February 3 and 17, March 2 and 16, and April 6 and 20. If you want more information, call Connie Lewis 781-259-9415 or email her (conlewis1000@gmail.com).
Dance your way to fitness with Zumba Gold
Enjoy the easy-to-learn dance moves that are sure to exercise your heart and muscles in this total workout combining cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility that is less vigorous than regular Zumba! The class, taught by Katrina Rotondi, will be held Tuesdays from 1-1:45 p.m. from January 5 to February 23 at the B Pod on Ballfield Road. The fee is $50. You may register on the Parks and Recreation page on the town website at www.lincolntown.org or at the COA at Bemis Hall. Co-sponsored by Lincoln Parks and Recreation and the COA.