Noticing walk with John Calabria
December 4 at 1 p.m.
Come for a gently paced walk through nature guided by John Calabria on December 4 from 1–2:30 at a location posted at lincolnconservation.org. Bring walking sticks or walking poles if you like. If the weather is bad, call 781-259-9251 after 10 a.m. on the morning of the walk for an update. Co-sponsored by the COA and Lincoln Land Conservation Trust.
Coffee with artist Ellen Milan
December 4 at 2:15 p.m.
Join Ellen Milan for “coffee with the artist” on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2:15 p.m. at Bemis Hall to celebrate her exhibit in the Bemis Gallery through December. Ellen Milan is a Lincoln artist whose exploration in multiple media reflects her experience exhibiting and teaching internationally. Ellen has taught in Wisconsin, Israel, and in the Boston area. During a 10-year stay in Israel, she established regional art programs and a group studio/gallery in the Old City of Jerusalem. Her work has appeared in juried competitions through the United States, Europe and Israel. This show at Bemis Hall includes pastels, paintings on silk, and watercolors. Many of the pieces were inspired by the gardens and landscape in Lincoln at Farrar Pond Village.
Stay safer from scams and ID theft
December 7 at 10 a.m.
The only way to protect yourself against becoming the victim of scams and ID theft is to find out what scammers are up to and how you can outsmart them. All are welcome to join Lincoln Police Chief Kevin Kennedy and Bongani Jeranyama, Program Manager in the Community Engagement Division of the Office of Attorney General Maura Healey, on Friday, Dec. 7 at 10a.m. at Bemis Hall to learn about some of the everyday scams you may run into. You will get an outline of and tips regarding rights when shopping and valuable information on how to avoid various mail, phone, and online scams. You will also get resources to take home.
Tap your toes to trad jazz tunes
December 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Come join your fellow COA neighbors to tap your toes and bob your heads and sing to those tunes of yesteryear which we all know and love. Yes, the grandchildren can shake their heads and think we’re nuts, but we know where it’s at. Led by the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band we’re gonna have a good time—you might even say a ball—around the old Steinway upstairs at Bemis Hall on Friday, Dec. 7 from 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Holiday Pops outing
December 7 at 2 p.m.
The bus for the Holiday Pops trip will leave Donelan’s parking lot at 2 p.m., returning at approximately 7:30 p.m. The trip is currently sold out, but if you would like to be put on the wait list, contact Virginia at 781-259-1291 or vobrien39@yahoo.com.
Lincoln Academy with Ellie Horwitz: Looking for wildlife in India and Nepal
December 10 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Dec. 10 at 12:30 to hear Ellie Horwitz discuss “Looking for Wildlife in India and Nepal.” Last April a small group headed to India and Nepal to see some rare species and learn about efforts to stem the growing international trade in illegally taken wildlife. Follow Ellie and friends as they travelled through India and into Nepal looking for tigers, Indian one-horned rhinos, and other unusual wildlife. 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
December 10 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, Dec. 10 from 3–4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Free wellness clinics for all ages
December 11 at 10 a.m.
Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Road in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10a.m. to noon or Bemis Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 9–11a.m. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Services provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care. The Bemis Hall clinic is supported by the Pierce House.
New chess club
December 13 at 10 a.m.
If you love chess, you are welcome to come to the COA’s new chess club, which will meet the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. This month the Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 13. Test your skills. Free lessons. For beginners and experts alike—all are welcome. The club will be facilitated by the COA’s social work intern, John C. Dorr.
Eat healthfully and still enjoy the holidays
December 14 at 10 a.m.
Feasting on your favorite foods during the holidays doesn’t have to mean extra pounds and being unhealthy. Find out how you can keep your diet on track during the holidays when Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse Tricia McGean, RN, comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Get tips and strategies. Test your nutrition IQ and learn what to look for on food labels to make sure you are getting more of what you need and less of what you do not want. Bring questions and concerns. Tricia will bring recipes for you to take home.
Coffee with the Town Administrator
December 14 at 1 p.m.
Join Tim Higgins, Lincoln’s Town Administrator, for coffee and a discussion of town issues on Friday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Tim will update you on some of the important issues facing the town, get your feedback and answer your questions. This is your opportunity to discuss the town issues that directly affect your life in a friendly, informal setting.
Lincoln Academy with Ken Hurd: Lifting the human spirit by design—evoking positive emotions to enhance and prolong life
December 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Dec. 17 at 12:30 to hear Ken Hurd discuss “Lifting the Human Spirit by Design: Evoking Positive Emotions to Enhance and Prolong Life.” Drawing upon his 40-year career designing hotel interiors, he’ll explore how design affects human behavior both positively and negatively. There will be examples from his work as well as his travels, and he will touch upon some of the recent research in neuroscience for insights into how critical the built environment is to shaping our identities. Although applicable to our entire lives, he’ll delve more specifically into the lessons he’s deployed in creating environments that enhance the cognitive and emotional experience as people approach the end of their life journeys. Ken will also share how he has recently planned for downsizing in his own home. 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.
Senior dining and a free blood pressure check
December 18 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, Dec. 18 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. You may also get a free blood pressure check.
Find out who’s in your family tree
December 18 at 2 p.m.
Tracing your family tree is like a treasure hunt of self-discovery. Enjoy sharing stories, tips, and resources with others (and hearing about what works for others might help you, too) on& Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall at a discussion group for genealogy enthusiasts.
LGBT-focused group for older adults
December 21 at 10 a.m.
All are invited to enjoy tea and conversation at a new LGBT-focused group to be held the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. The date this month is December 21. Come share your thoughts, ideas, and life experiences. Older adults from other towns most welcome.
You and your home: a perfect fit for aging in place
December 21 at 10 a.m.
You may be able to stay in your home safely longer than you thought. Come find out what you need to know to make your home fit your needs and abilities at whatever age you are when Jocelyn Fram of HealthPro Heritage of The Commons in Lincoln comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. She will discuss some of the common safety and falling hazards in our homes, go over a home safety checklist, and talk about the role of occupational therapists in helping you assess your home and making recommendations that are just right for you. The best time to make your home safer is before you have a crisis.
Paint a silk scarf
December 21 at 1 p.m.
Silk scarves are elegant and just right for so many occasions. When you paint a scarf, you add your own touch in a beautiful and unique way. Join Karen Halloran, Community Liaison at CareOne at Concord, for a free silk scarf painting class on Friday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. You’ll leave with a lovely scarf for yourself or a gift for a friend. No experience necessary; all materials included. Please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.
Fireside Chat: Healing our divisions
December 22 at 10 a.m.
Them: Why We Hate Each Other—and How to Heal by Ben Sasse is the genesis for this month’s Fireside Chat. Why is there so much anger in our country and do our everyday actions and decisions feed into this? New school vs remodel, apartment complex in this neighborhood or that, do we love our neighbors even when we have differing opinions? Join us from 10–11:30a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 in the Community Room at Lincoln Woods, 50 Wells Rd. Please note the new day and location and park in unmarked spaces.
Smartphone meetup
December 24 at 11 a.m.
Do you have a smart phone that you would like to be able to use better? Or can you give smartphone pointers? Come to a group facilitated by Carol Peskin for smartphone users to share tips and get help on Monday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. at Bemis Hall. This isn’t a class, but rather a chance for people to teach each other.
Tai chi for health and wellness
Sign up now for tai chi sessions running from January 7 to March 28. Level I (beginners): Mondays 2:15–3:15 p.m., Wednesdays 1– 2 p.m., Thursdays 9:15–10:15. Level 2: Mondays 3:15–4:15 (Level 2 practice: Thursdays 10:15–11:15). Level 3: Wednesdays 2:15–3:15. $60 for one class/week, $80 for two classes a week, $100 for three classes a week, $120 for four classes a week. For more information, contact Jane Moss at 781-259-9822 or mindbodyjm@comcast.net.