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Memorial for L-S coach Ando on Dec. 14

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 9:45 a.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School for longtime athletic trainer Yoshitaka Ando, who died on December 3. Hundreds of people are expected from all over the country, so please plan to arrive early and carpool if at all possible. More information from the family and comments from the community are available on this CaringBridge web page. His family has also established the Ando Family Fund where people can make online donations to support the education of his four children.

The L-S Music Department’s mattress fundraiser/chamber concert and Music Zoo and chamber concert that were scheduled for December 14 have been postponed until Sunday, Feb. 9. 

Holiday ornament workshop at deCordova

Create a clay ornament of your own design inspired by winter at deCordova on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For ages 8+ (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). All levels welcome. Click here to sign up.

“Coping with the Holidays” workshop

Care Dimensions will offer “Coping with the Holidays,” a workshop that will explore ways to manage the stress of the holiday season, particularly if you are grieving the loss of someone close to you, on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in Bemis Hall. The session will be led by a trained Care Dimensions grief counselor. The workshop is free but registration is required; call 855-774-5100 or email Grief@CareDimensions.org.

Holiday events at the First Parish

The First Parish in Lincoln is hosting the following holiday events in the parish house at 14 Bedford Rd.

• Bell Choir Holiday Concert — Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Come hear the magic sound of the bells as the Lincoln Ringers ring in the music of the season! Admission is free.
• Hygge for Beginners — Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30–7 p.m. in the parish house. Join Margit Griffith and Meredith Jeremiah as they explore the cozy Danish tradition of celebrating coziness, comfort, warmth and family, as well as practicing mindfulness. Email sarah@orgto sign up.
• Labyrinth of Light — Saturday, Dec. 21 from noon–8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22 from noon–5 p.m. Walk a labyrinth made of Christmas lights and take a moment to ground yourself in the midst of a hectic season.
• Live in Lincoln Center Concert — Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Hear Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the artists of the Lincoln Baroque Players and Chorus. Ian Watson will conduct from the harpsichord. The “Live in Lincoln Center” concerts bring top professional musicians and singers to Lincoln. The instruments are authentic to the period in which the piece was written. Suggested donation is $40 per adult, any amount is appreciated. Doors open 6:30pm.

First Day celebration scheduled; volunteers sought

Lincoln’s annual First Day celebration will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 1–5 p.m. at Pierce House with food, drink, music and an activity for children. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up, and work during the open house. If you would like to help, please click here to sign up.