Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
May 4 at 1 p.m.
You are invited to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, May 4 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.
We honor veterans: end-of-life and survivor benefits
May 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Veterans and their families have special needs when it comes to end-of-life care, whether related to the unique life and health care experiences of veterans or to the benefits of the Veterans Administration for end-of-life health care, burial benefits, or survivor benefits. “We Honor Veterans” is an initiative of the Veterans Administration and local hospices and other care providers to make sure that veterans receive sensitive and compassionate care and know about all their benefits. Come find out more when Mary Beth Kawalek of Brookhaven Hospice comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Want to sit back and enjoy some old-fashioned harmony?
May 6 at 12:30 p.m.
A melody you can sing along with? Hum, tap your toes to? The Lincoln Traditional Jazz Sextet will be bringing those tunes you know and love to Bemis Hall on Friday May 6 at 12:30. “Geezers” swingin’ on piano, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, sax, bass and drums will be there to entertain you. Come join the regulars singing along to When You’re Smilin’, put a smile on your face with Ain’t Misbehavin’, do the Charleston or the Lindy Hop if you’re up for it. Or just put your feet up and relax.
Lincoln Academy with Kathi Anderson—The Walden Woods Project: keeping Thoreau’s legacy alive in Lincoln and beyond
May 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, May 9 at 12:30 to hear Kathi Anderson discuss “The Walden Woods Project: Keeping Thoreau’s Legacy Alive in Lincoln and Beyond.” 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.
May 11 at 7 p.m.
Medicare 101: basics for those about to sign up and others
Learn the basics of Medicare on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Minuteman Senior Services SHINE counselors Don Milan and Anne Meade. Come if you will be signing up soon or you just wish to understand your benefits better. Don and Anne will discuss traditional Medicare, medigap plans, Advantage plans, and medication drug coverage (Medicare, Parts A, B, C, and D), how to go about choosing the plan or plans that are best for you, timeframes for enrolling to avoid penalties and more.
Being mortal: an ongoing conversation about life and end-of-life planning
May 13 at 9:30 a.m.
How we die and how we help our family and friends at the end of their lives, how the medical system assists or hinders you in making choices about your care, and the best ways to live more independently for as long as possible are all questions that have no easy answers. Join in a series of free-ranging conversations on these and other related topics, with occasional references to Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal, facilitated by Alyson Lee, life coach, social worker, and certified facilitator for Honoring Choices/Massachusetts. This month’s conversation will be on Friday, May 13 at 9:30 am at Bemis Hall. You do not need to have come to previous conversations to attend.
Making and communicating tough end-of-life decisions
May 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Communicating your wishes and values about how you would like to be cared for at the end of your life can be among the most difficult conversations you will have, but also the most important. Join Sally Pastorik and Michele Claybourne of Brookhaven Hospice on Friday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall for a frank yet sensitive discussion of when the best time to make these tough decisions is, sharing news of advanced illness with friends and family members, and strategies for breaking through some of the barriers our families may feel about following our wishes and being clear about our wants and needs. This program will include lots of time for small and large group discussion.
Lincoln Academy with Steve Desrosiers—METCO at 50: considering the past and the road ahead
May 16 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, May 16, at 12:30 to hear Steve Desrosiers discuss “METCO at 50: Considering the Past and the Road Ahead.” 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—join us to meet new friends and enjoy lunch!
May 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, May 17 at St. Anne’s Church. There are new diners often—please come and give Senior Dining a try! 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, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. And the volunteer serving staff consists of your Lincoln friends and neighbors.
Explore music and modernism—1900 to jazz
May 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Join Ela Brandys, DMA, of the Concord Conservatory of Music in a special four-part course to be held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. beginning May 17 at a cost of $50. The class will include modern European and American music ranging from the classical joys of Claude Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Ives, and Aaron Copland to the birth of the uniquely American blues and jazz. Learn not just about the music, but about how to listen to the music with greater understanding for a richer, more enjoyable experience. Ms. Brandys is an internationally known flutist who has performed in Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and teaches widely in New England. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up!
iPhones and iPads, part III
May 19 at 10 a.m.
Our programs on iphones and ipads given by Andy Payne have been so popular that we have asked him to come back! Andy will be here on Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. to give you more information on the operation and features of iPhones and iPpads and answer your questions. You are welcome to attend whether you came to the other sessions or not. If you have tips for using your iphone or ipad, bring those, too!
Revisiting our history in Iraq regarding Isis
May 20 at 9:30
Recently, new articles, books and films have appeared revisiting our history in Iraq relative to ISIS. Join Michael O’Brien at Bemis Hall in a series of three discussions to explore new information and respectfully share our thoughts and ideas. The series is co-sponsored with the Lincoln Public Library. In the first session on May 20 at 9:30 am, the group will discuss “Where Did ISIS Come From?” On March 13, the Globe Magazine featured a riveting nine-page analysis, “Where Did ISIS Come From?” by Neil Swidey on how key decisions by Paul Bremer in Iraq in 2003 “shook the Middle East and paved the way for ISIS.” ISIS now threatens us, Europe and the Middle East. It’s time for us to revisit how it began: when, where and why. Please read the article and then come for a 90-minute open discussion about it.
Creating independence at home with in-home services and technology
May 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Almost everyone would like to remain at home for as long as possible, and now you can by using an increasingly wide array of in-home services as well as technology that does what you no longer can and helps monitor your well being. Join Hector Montesino, director of home care for Abundant Life Services, on Friday, May 20 at 12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. You’ll find out what services are available, how to arrange for them and at what cost as well as some of the newest technology that can keep you safe at home. There will also be plenty of time to talk about your feelings regarding independence as well as to have your questions answered.
Express your love of nature using watercolors with Jane
May 23 at 9 a.m.
Rediscover the joyful soul within you through art and nature in Jane Cooper’s watercolor class. Jane will offer fun dabbling in watercolor painting of scenes of nature, landscapes or some favorite sky. Four classes will be offered each Friday and Monday beginning May 9 and May 23 from 9-11 a.m. The cost is $15. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up now as space is limited.
Lincoln Academy with Julie Dobrow—Not just Emily Dickenson’s editor: the multifaceted life of Mabel Loomis Todd
May 23 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, May 23 at 12:30 to hear Julie Dobrow discuss “Not Just Emily Dickinson’s Editor: The Multifaceted Life of Mabel Loomis Todd.” 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.
PLACE: Mall
Canterbury Shaker Village
May 25 at 8:45 a.m.
Please join the COA on a visit to the fascinating Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, N.H. on Wednesday, May 25. You will step back in time and learn about the lives of these joyful people. A comfortable air ride bus will leave Lincoln Mall at 8:45 a.m., returning between 4:30 and 5 p.m. There will be a 75-minute guided walking tour of the village, including the meeting house, the laundry, and the dwelling house. Following the tour, you will have a picnic lunch in the Shaker Barn Restaurant. There will be ample time after lunch to explore on your own the School House, the Sister’s Shop, and many other exhibits. You may view an excellent film on the history and life of this unique community. This trip is rated moderate for physical difficulty. The price of the trip is $38 per person, including the picnic lunch. Payment is non-refundable. The trip is subsidized by the Hurff Fund and is for Lincoln residents only. The deadline to sign up is May 15. Make checks payable to FLCOA/Trips and send to Virginia O’Brien, 4 Linway Road, Lincoln, 01773. Please enclose your phone number and email address with your check. If you have questions please contact Virginia at 781-259-1291, vobrien39@yahoo.com.
Fireside chat: our own stories of feeling “other”
May 25 at 10 a.m.
On May 25 at 10 a.m., come to Bemis Hall to join with others to discuss stories of times when we have felt that we were treated as being “other,” whether because of demographic characteristics or other aspects of who we are. What happened? How did we feel? What did we learn about how and why people are made to feel as if they are “other” than the majority of people in our society? The Fireside Chat is a monthly discussion group where we respectfully discuss issues and experiences using questions and answers facilitated by Sharon Antia. All are welcome!
Revisiting our history in Iraq regarding ISIS
May 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Recently, new articles, books and films have appeared revisiting our history in Iraq relative to ISIS. Join Michael O’Brien at Bemis Hall in a series of discussions to explore new information and respectfully share our thoughts and ideas. The series is co-sponsored with the Lincoln Public Library. On May 27 at 9:30 a.m., come discuss “Arrogance, Incompetence, and ‘No End in Sight.’ ” The Boston Globe article “Where Did ISIS Come From?” cited the documentary film No End in Sight made in 2007, that presents “a staggering portrait of arrogance and incompetence” in the chain of decisions that led Iraq into a state of chaos and civil war following our occupation. Please join us to watch this 100-minute documentary. There will be a separate session for discussion the next week.
Spring piano recital by Wanda Paik
May 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Join Lincoln resident Wanda Paik for a solo piano performance on Friday, May 27 at 2:30 pm at Bemis Hall. Admission is free and open to the public and will be followed by refreshments. The program will include music by Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. Paik has appeared as soloist with the Boston Pops, the Boston Classical Orchestra, the Boston Civic Symphony, the Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra, and the Stow (MA) Orchestra, among others. She has also performed at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and at numerous colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and in Brazil, Trinidad and South Korea. Paik has served as president of the New England Piano Teachers’ Association and a board member of the Concord Area Music School Association. She is a member of the music faculty at Regis College in Weston and has released two CDs: Piano Perennials and Romantic Classics, that will be available for sale for the benefit of the Friends of the Lincoln COA.
Techno teach-in with teens
June 1 at 10 a.m.
The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School senior class is having a Give Back to the Community Service Day, and they invite you to join them at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether you want some tips on texting to keep up with grandchildren, or need help learning to store and play your favorite music and films on your computer, or anything else tech-related, call the COA at 781-259-8811 for an appointment.
Save the date! “Atticus” performance and book group
June 5 at 2 p.m.
Save Sunday, June 5 at 2 pm at Bemis Hall for a very special performance by acclaimed actor Richard Clark of his one-man show “Atticus,” based on the iconic American character created by Harper Lee in her novels To Kill a Mockingbird and, more recently, Go Set a Watchman. Mr. Clark will perform scenes from the pages of To Kill a Mockingbird. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Enrich your experience with an intergenerational book group on both books co-sponsored with the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. in the Library’s Tarbell Room.
The Butterfly Place
Join the COA for a visit to The Butterfly Place in Westford on Tuesday, June 21. It is an indoor garden with hundreds of free-flying butterflies! The trip will leave by Doherty’s bus from the Lincoln Mall at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $10. Lunch at Kimball Farm. You will return to Lincoln around 1 p.m. Send a check made out to FLCOA Trips to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Please enclose your phone number and email address. Questions? Contact Donna at 781-257-5050 or Donna@ecacbed.com.