Piano class with Wanda Paik
May 1 and 15 at 10 a.m.
Dust off your piano music books and come to the piano class at the COA led by Wanda Paik. This class is open to all pianophiles, whatever your level, to play, share, and learn more about how to play and practice to help reach your goals. This class will be held on May 1 and 15 from 10–11:15 a.m. at Bemis Hall.
Mindfulness walks in nature
May 1 at 1 p.m.
Spring can be a very special time to connect with nature through walking in a mindful way. Join naturalist John Calabria for a series of walks in some of Lincoln’s most beautiful places on Tuesdays May 1 and June 5 beginning at 1 p.m. Where the walks will take place is to be determined. Unplug, disconnect from the world for a while and let your senses come alive in nature. These are co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Lincoln Council on Aging. For more information, including locations of the walks, go to lincolnconservation.org.
Surviving and thriving through life’s challenges
May 2 at 9:30 a.m.
No matter what your phase of life or what you have encountered in life, you can learn and apply the scientifically-proven tenants of Positive Psychology to become more resilient and happier. Come to Bemis Hall at 9:30 on Wednesdays, May 2, 16, and 30 and June 13 to learn practical strategies, share practices, build connections and support each other. Facilitated by Alyson Lee, Social Worker, Life Coach, Certified and Licensed Facilitator of Positive Psychology. Funded by the Friends of the COA.
The many faces of loss: a new group
May 2 at 10 a.m.
As we age we confront loss in many forms. It may be the death of loved ones. It may also be dealing with physical health, or cognitive changes in loved ones, friends or in ourselves. It may include regrets about lost opportunities and we may also confront the recognition of our own mortality. Claire Gerstein, LICSW, one of the COA’s social workers with many years of experience helping people navigate the losses of later life, will be facilitating a group that will give people the opportunity to talk about these issues in a supportive environment. The six-week group will run on Wednesdays 10–11:30 on May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6. Signing up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 is helpful but not required.
You’ve been selected…
May 2 at 2 p.m.
…to drop by and visit with a member of the Board of Selectmen. Bring your ideas, feedback, questions, or favorite Lincoln anecdote. Whether you stop by for a minute or stay for the hour, the Selectmen hope to see you from 2–3pm on Wednesday, May 2 at Bemis Hall.
FDR’s America: The Great Depression and World War II
May 3 at 7 p.m.
Location: library
The Friends of the Lincoln COA and the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library invite you to a free six-week series about FDR’s America: The Great Depression and World War II given by Gary Hylander, PhD, of Framingham State University and Boston University. The series begins on Thursday, May 3 from 7–8 p.m. at the library with The Great Crash Turns into the Great Depression and continues May 17, May 24, May 31, June 21, and June 28.
Old-fashioned harmony like Mom used to sing
May 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Or perhaps it was you yourself who sang When You’re Smilin’, or Ain’t She Sweet to Eddie Cantor on the Victrola phonograph. But Lincoln’s in a free country. You don’t have to sing along with the rest of the gang if you don’t want to. You can just sit and tap your toes or get up and dance around the room if you prefer. Come join the COA’s swingin’ seniors when the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band performs a lunchtime concert at Bemis Hall on Friday, May 4 at 12:30. No tickets necessary.
Lincoln Academy with Jill Harrison—In the eyes of the beholder: treasures and trash in the attic
May 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, May 7 at 12:30 to hear Jill Harrison discuss “In the Eyes of the Beholder: Treasures and Trash in the Attic.” Harrison, the owner of ArtSmart New England.com, will talk about the best finds in her 15 years of professional work as a qualified personal property appraiser. She’ll discuss how we perceive value as a culture and how societal values can influence monetary value. She’ll show us examples of items considered “ugly” which turned out to be valuable and “valuable” items which had nominal monetary worth. She’ll tell us why material culture is important to understanding history. She’ll showcase a collection of 10,000 items inspired by a fire, some unusual items, and the “yard sale Picasso” in Newton. In a fast-paced discussion, we’ll comb through hundreds of years of “stuff.” We’ll leave knowing more about the intrinsic nature of valuing items. And perhaps, we’ll understand a bit more about what people save and why they save it. 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. All ages welcome.
Free wellness clinic for all ages
May 8 at 10 a.m.
Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Road in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, May 8 from 10 a.m.–noon. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.
Play reading: “The Sandbox”
May 8 at 11 a.m.
Free your inner thespian! Sally Kindleberger leads a group in reading Edward Albee’s “The Sandbox” on Tuesdays, May 8 and 15 at 11 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Sally will bring copies.
Staying in touch
May 8 at 2 p.m.
You are invited to join this informal group which focuses their monthly discussion on social, cultural, and technological issues of the day. Please join them the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall. In May they will meet on May 8. All are welcome and encouraged to bring topics that interest them.
Update on school building concepts
May 11 at 10 a.m.
Please join the School Building Committee on Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. for an update on the school building concepts. The SBC is thankful to the COA for giving the SBC another opportunity to present the latest school building concepts. In addition to the building concepts, the SBC will also update the community on how the June 9 Town Meeting will be structured. Please join them at Bemis Hall on Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. We hope to see you there. For the most up-to-date information on the Lincoln School project, visit us at www.lincolnsbc.org. Questions or comments? Email SBC@lincnet.org.
Elements of drawing with Bernadette Quirk
May 11 at 10 a.m.
Drawing is a fundamental skill that will bring joy to your life, whether you think of yourself as an artist or not. Come join Lincoln artist Bernadette Quirk for a six-week course in drawing that will be held Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning May 11 at Bemis Hall. You may start and finish a project in the class or bring drawings you have started but need help with. No experience necessary. You will receive a supply list when you sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. $45.
Aging in place in Lincoln neighborhoods: a forum
May 11 at 1 p.m.
Many people want to stay in their home as they age, but there are often challenges that arise in order to make that happen. Public agencies like the Council on Aging or various private organizations can offer many valuable programs. Throughout the country there are also numerous examples of local communities coming together for mutual aid as they age, loosely termed “the village movement.” In Lincoln we are beginning to focus on neighborhoods as a potential for connection and a resource for support as we and members of our community age. This may range from simply meeting together occasionally and exchanging contact information to checking in on neighbors during a major storm to providing small favors as help like giving rides or bringing dinner when someone may not feel well enough to cook. These neighborhood initiatives are now getting started in Lincoln. To hear more about these initiatives and to share your ideas about aging in place in Lincoln, join us at Bemis Hall on Friday, May 11 at 1 p.m. with Peter Conrad and Mary Brody. Bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns.
Watercolors with Jane Cooper
May 14 at 9 a.m.
Rediscover your joyful soul 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. One class of four sessions will be offered on Mondays, May 14 and 21, June 4 and June 11 from 9–11 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Cost is $30, materials included. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Lincoln Academy with Lincoln Greenhill: What is dark matter?
May 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to the Lincoln Academy on Monday, May 14 at 12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Lincoln Greenhill who will discuss “What is Dark Matter?” Only about one-sixth of the matter in the universe is “normal.” The rest is dark; we only know of it by measuring its gravity. Recently, an unlikely clue has been spotted by radio astronomers that suggests dark matter may not be as shadowy as decades of study concluded. 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. All ages welcome.
Free elder law clinic
May 14 at 3 p.m.
Got a question about issues such as estate planning, MassHealth, protecting assets for a loved one with a serious disability, guardianship, conservatorship, or probate? The COA is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, May 14 from 3-4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Senior dining
May 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, May 15 at St. Anne’s Church. Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let them know when you call 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. Enjoy a lunch free during your birthday month—just let them know.
Access investment info free through the library
May 15 at 2:15 p.m.
Did you know that all you need to access subscriptions of investment information worth hundreds of dollars for free is a library card? Having a card allows you to get information at your home computer on mutual funds and stocks from Morningstar, Valueline ratings and reviews of stocks, and more! Find out what is available in the Minuteman Library Network databases and how to use them when Laura Paryl, reference librarian at the Lincoln Library, comes to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, May 15 at 2:15 p.m.
“Aid and assistance” in-home care benefits from the VA
May 18 at 9 a.m.
If you’re a veteran or spouse of a veteran, on a limited income, and need the “aid and assistance” of another person to perform normal activities like bathing, feeding, or dressing, you may be eligible to receive a cash benefit to pay for this in-home care. To find out more, come to Lincoln Woods Community Room at 50 Wells Road on Friday, May 18 at 9 a.m., when Priscilla Leach will provide information about the benefit and help you determine if you might be eligible. Even if you aren’t sure, come on down to see if you qualify.
New group for veterans of spouses
May 18 at 10 a.m.
All spouses of veterans (whether living or deceased) are invited to join a group to be led by Priscilla Leach, Lincoln’s Veterans Service Officer. Come get to know each other, discuss common concerns, and have fun together. This month’s meeting will be held on Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Woods. No need to sign up, but if you’d like more information, please contact Priscilla at 781-259-4472 or leachp@lincolntown.org.
Spring piano recital by Wanda Paik
May 18 at 2 p.m.
Join Lincoln resident Wanda Paik for a solo piano performance on Friday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Admission is free and open to the public and will be followed by refreshments. The program will include music by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, and Chopin. Paik has appeared extensively in the U.S. and abroad at American embassies. Highlights include performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the Fogg Museum at Harvard University. She has served as president of the NEPTA (New England Piano Teachers’ Association), and board member of CAMSA (Concord Music School Association) and former music faculty member at Regis College in Weston.
Lincoln Academy with Ray Shepard—your (but not your grandchildren’s) George Washington
May 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to the Lincoln Academy on Monday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Ray Shepard, who will discuss “Yours, but Not your Grandchildren’s George Washington.” Local writer and historiographer Ray Anthony Shepard talks about his new work-in-progress, exploring the role of race in American History. 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. All ages welcome.
Banking on your home computer
May 22 at 2:15 p.m.
You can now conduct most routine banking tasks right on your computer in your jammies. You can also pay your credit card and other bills without licking a stamp. Finally, those with iPhones can use their phones like a credit card through ApplePay. Find out how to do these and more from your home computer, securely, when Andy Payne comes to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, May 22 at 2:15. Bring your questions and concerns, and your iPhones or other devices if you like.
Fireside chat: Is sex for money morally wrong? Should it be illegal?
May 23 at 10 a.m.
The recent “60 Minutes” interview with Stormy Daniels has ignited a national conversation about industries related to having sexual relations with others, whether they be sex workers or performers in adult films. What do you think of this kind of work? Should these professions be “shunned”? Is it morally wrong? Should this work be illegal? Does it affect society as a whole or just the workers and their clients or audience? If doing this work is illegal, are those who do it criminals or victims? Join the Fireside Chat on Wednesday, May 23 as they discuss this complex issue. Fireside chats take place in the Community Room at Lincoln Woods on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Facilitated by Sharon Antia.
International Museum of World War II and Indian lunch buffet
May 23 at 11:15 a.m.
Commemorate Memorial Day with a visit to the International Museum of WWII in Natick on Wednesday, May 23. The museum hosts over 500,000 artifacts, letters, and documents including the famous Enigma machine, diaries, magazines, photos, secret items used by the resistance, and much more. Many items are hands-on. After a group orientation, you’ll visit the museum at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. Afterwards you’ll have a delicious buffet lunch at an Indian restaurant close by. For the short ride to Natick, you’ll travel on a Doherty school bus leaving Donelan’s parking lot at 11:15 a.m., returning at approximately 3:45 p.m. The trip is rated easy/moderate. There are no stairs to negotiate in the museum, but the only seating is at the orientation area, not along the tour route. The cost of the trip is $25 including the buffet lunch. To reserve a space, send a check made out to FLCOA/Trips to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773. Be sure to include your phone number and email address. Your reservation is complete when your check is received. Questions? Contact Donna at 781-257-5050 or donna@ecacbed.com.
Coffee with Open Studio artists
May 24 at 2:15 p.m.
Join members of the Parks and Recreation Department’s Open Studio when they share their work with you at an exhibit in the Bemis Hall Lincoln Artists’ Gallery in May and June. The Lincoln Open Studio is a group of local painters that come together, once a week, to create art and share skills and artistic interests. The friendly, stimulating environment and supportive critiques of each other’s work do much to improve and expand their work. They also gain inspiration from an occasional visiting artist. Further information is available from the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. Meet them at a coffee on Thursday, May 24 at 2:15 p.m.
Brunch and nutrition tips for healthy summer eating
May 25 at 10 a.m.
Choices for healthy cooking and eating are bountiful in the summer, but with so much health information coming at us, it can be hard to know who to listen to and how to follow recommendations. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. to have a yummy brunch prepared by the chef from The Commons, hear some tips for eating well with summer’s bounty, and get answers to your nutrition questions from Sadie Daniels, dietician at The Commons. If you have a special nutrition concern, call Carolyn at the COA and let her know and she will pass it along to Sadie before the program. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 Monday, May 21 as space is limited.
Memorial Day breakfast and photo share
May 29 at 10 a.m.
All veterans and spouses or partners are invited to a special breakfast on Tuesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. The COA will be serving coffee, tea, and pastries, along with fascinating conversation and warm friendship. Everyone is invited to bring photos related to your service or, for spouses and partners, your life during your spouse or partner’s service. Anyone in the group who wants to will share photos with each other and then, if you like, the COA will scan the photos and add them to an exhibit to be displayed at Bemis Hall during June. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Techno teach-in with L-S teens
May 30 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, May 30 from 10 a.m.–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.