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COA activities in August

bemisAugust 3 at 11 a.m.
Codman Estate tour, garden visits and luncheon
You are invited to spend a delightful summer day at the Codman Estate on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. presented by Jai Kaur Annamaria San Antonio, the Lincoln Council on Aging, and Historic New England. Enjoy a house tour, a visit to the Italian Garden, and a picnic under the arbor in the Italian Garden. After lunch, visit with Jai Kaur Annamaria to view her newly established garden and explore adjacent Lincoln conservation land and visit with the alpacas. $5 per person for lunch (Lincoln residents), $10 per person for lunch and tour (non-Lincoln residents). Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.

August 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Share the joy of jazz with the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Sextet
Jazz up your summer at Bemis Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 12:30 p.m. when the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Sextet will share with you their love of traditional jazz music in a delightfully spontaneous jam! They’ll have you stomping your feet and cheering as they belt out favorites such as Honeysuckle Rose, Sweet Georgia Brown, Sunny Side of the Street and When the Saints Go Marching In. The group are all retirees, amateur musicians who give expression to their love of the jazz of the 1920s–1940s at Bemis Hall once a month and also join the larger group of jammers who meet on the third Saturdays of each month, alternating between the library and Bemis Hall.

August 8 at 2 p.m.
Got a question about a legal issue? Come to our free legal clinic!
Got a question about a legal issue? The Council on Aging is pleased to provide a legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Aug. 8 from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Register in advance by calling the Council on Aging at 9781) 259-8811.

August 10 at noon
Savor summer with a special luncheon for veterans and their spouses
Veterans and spouses are invited to a special lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at noon at Bemis Hall featuring Hebrew National all beef hot dogs, coleslaw, and vegetarian beans. Widows and widowers of veterans are most welcome to join us. The COA is hoping to create a dynamic veterans community here in Lincoln and would love to see all veterans and spouses at the luncheon. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 by Aug. 3.

August 17 at 1 p.m.
Nature walk with Conservation Director Tom Gumbart
Summer is the perfect time to get to know Lincoln’s highways and byways in all their natural glory. Come on a nature walk with Conservation Director Tom Gumbart on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m., starting from Bemis Hall. Tom will lead you on one of Lincoln’s many conservation trails while pointing out some of the native flora and fauna that you might otherwise miss. The walk will be on relatively level ground and no more than one mile. No need to sign up, just be at Bemis Hall a few minutes before 1 p.m.

August 18 at 10 a.m.
We honor veterans: end-of-life and survivor benefits
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 Thursday, Aug 18 at 10:00 a.m.

August 22 and 24 at 10 a.m.
Enjoy historic Lincoln cemetery walks
Lincoln’s cemeteries are both historic and beautiful, telling the stories of Minute Men and soldiers from many wars, town luminaries, and ordinary people while also being extraordinary works of art. Gather at Bemis Hall for a walk through the Meeting House Cemetery (1756) with Valerie Fox, Deputy Town Clerk, on Monday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. Then on Wednesday, Aug 24 at 10 a.m. meet at the entrance to the Arborvitae Cemetery (1837) for a walk with Cemetery Commission member Susan Harding. In both walks you’ll hear about the history of the cemeteries, stories of some of the people buried, and about the artistry of the monuments and landscapes. No need to sign up.

August 24 at 1 p.m.
Give calligraphy a try
Calligraphy is a beautiful way to express yourself while making elegant and lovely invitations, notes, cards, certificates, and more. Come give calligraphy a try on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. when Beth Anderson, client liaison with Caring Companion Home Care, comes to Bemis Hall. She’ll demonstrate how to do calligraphy, explain what you’ll need to take it up, and let you try your hand at it. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. 

 
Whaling museum in September
Save September 21 for a trip to the New Bedford Whaling Museum! This renowned museum of the history of whaling and its impact on New England, the nation, and the world offers interactive exhibits, including the world’s largest whaling ship model; displays of fine and decorative arts; collections of cultural artifacts, rare antiquities, scrimshaw and logbooks; and five whale skeletons including the rare blue and northern right. For more information, see the COA’s September newsletter!

Improve your life with Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is a new and innovative way of building on strengths to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life, cultivate what is best within ourselves, and enhance love, work, and play. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 now for a free eight-session course, beginning Friday, September 16 at 9:30, in which you will hear presentations, view videos and engage in discussions to learn strategies for being happier, realizing dreams, bringing about personal change, using mindfulness, exercise, sleep, and nutrition to enhance quality of life, and improving relationships. The course is taught by Alyson Lee, who is a social worker and life coach and certified to teach Positive Psychology. It is funded by the Ogden Codman Trust.

Music appreciation: Unwrapping the Music—Special Topics
Develop your musical listening skills and music appreciation with Music Appreciation: Unwrapping the Music—Special Topics presented at the COA by the Concord Conservatory of Music. This year the course will cover special topics like world music, American music, opera, and symphonies. 12 Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11 a.m. beginning September 13. $117. Taught by Ela Brandys, DMA. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 now!

 
Take charge with aging mastery
This fall, forge your own path to better physical and emotional health, financial well-being, and life enrichment through actionable goals, small but impactful life changes, and peer support! Lincoln seniors are invited to join others from Weston and Wayland at the Weston COA in this free 10-week program meeting on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. beginning on September 14. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 now as space is limited. Supported by the National Council on Aging, the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Memoir group
Without any obligation, please come to the first meeting of the Memoir Group on Wednesday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bemis Hall and find out what we 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 Sept. 7 and 21; Oct. 5 and 19; Nov. 2, 16, and 30; and Dec. 14. If you want more information, call Connie Lewis 781-259-9415 or email her at conlewis1000@gmail.com.

Beginning and refresher bridge
Depending on interest, the COA may offer a beginning and refresher bridge class in the fall. Look for more details in the September newsletter! If you are interested in bridge lessons, please call Carolyn at the COA at 781-259-8811!

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Residents invited to forum/brunch on accessory apartments

The Lincoln Housing Commission invites all residents to a forum and brunch at Bemis Hall on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. to participate in a discussion about developing accessory apartments in Lincoln.

The purpose of the meeting is to gather opinions about various ways to provide small or smaller units for current residents who want to stay in Lincoln. Some have houses in which they would like to remain but are larger than they need, and/or require more work than they want to continue to do.  To accomplish that goal, they would provide a small unit in their existing home at regular or subsidized rates. On the other hand, there are folks whose resources, for various reasons, are limited but who also want to remain in Lincoln and only need or can only afford smaller units.

The meeting will provide an opportunity to hear how to deal with town regulations, guidance on design and construction  issues.  Those with limited resources will hear discussions about the information they need to provide to be eligible to live in these units.

DeCordova summer activities

The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum has several activities slated for the rest of the summer. For details, click on one of the events below.

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Antique auto show on Sunday

Historic New England will host its annual antique auto show at the Codman Estate on Saturday, July 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show draws more than 200 classic and antique autos, trucks and motorcycles from all over New England and includes entertainment by the New Liberty Jazz Band, museum tours, a raffle, and food concessions. Rain or shine. Free for Historic New England members and children under 12, $5 for nonmembers. Registration fee for antique vehicles:$10 (passengers are free). Classic and antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, and fire engines are welcome as long as they are at least 25 years old. Entrants receive show ribbons. Please call 617-994-5900 ext. 5514 for more information. (Click here for a story and photos from the 2012 show.)

Also at the event, a representative of the U.S. Postal Service is unveiling a new postage stamp series with vintage truck images. The brief ceremony will be at 11 a.m. at the Codman Estate.

Hendricks wins deCordova prize

Barkley Hendricks, Photo Bloke, 2016, oil and acrylic on linen, 72x48.

Barkley Hendricks, Photo Bloke, 2016 (click to enlarge).

Barkley Hendricks is the 17th recipient of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s prestigious Rappaport Prize, an annual award of $25,000 given to an established contemporary artist with strong connections to New England. Known primarily as a figurative painter, Hendricks has also worked in photography throughout his nearly five-decade-long career. His work most often includes portraits of ordinary people he has encountered on the street and in his life against backgrounds of flat color.

“We are honored to award the 2016 Rappaport Prize to Barkley Hendricks,” deCordova Executive Director John B. Ravenal said in a statement. “His work is beautiful, thought-provoking and culturally relevant. His strong connection to New England as a longstanding resident of New London started while as a student at Yale and led to a nearly 40-year career as a professor at  Connecticut College.”

“A big thank-you to deCordova for this award. I feel honored to be the recipient of the Rappaport Prize. I am proud of my relationship with John Ravenal and [Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator] Jennifer Gross; deCordova is lucky to have two hip people at the lead,” Hendicks said. The public is invited to attend the Rappaport Prize Lecture with Hendricks on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Admission is free.

RESIST class offered

The Lincoln Police in collaboration with Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a RESIST self-defense class for  female-identified high school/college-aged folks on Thursday, August 4 and 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The goal of the course is to learn how to escape from an attacker by using instinct-based moves. On Day 1, we will talk about general safety and dating safety before learning and then practicing physical self-defense moves like strikes, blocks and knee strikes. For Day 2, students and instructors will don protective gear, and participants will be “attacked” using learned moves to escape. This part of the course is intense but amazing and empowering.

The class is free, but registration is required and space is limited. If you have any questions or you’d like to sign up, please email  jenasalon@gmail.com.

July activities at the Council on Aging

bemisNew “Staying in Touch” group
July 5 at 2:30 p.m.
The slower pace of summer is a wonderful time to get in touch and stay in touch with ourselves and others. All are invited to a new discussion group facilitated by Wanda Paik to be held on Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. This is an opportunity to chat with others on an array of topics of the group’s choosing and get to know your Lincoln neighbors. The COA’s hope is that those who come will attend as many sessions as possible. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 by July 1 as the optimal number is 9-11 per group. If the COA has have more than 11, they may offer more groups. All are welcome.

Preventing tick-borne disease
July 6 at 2 p.m.
Join School Nurse and Town Nurse Maureen Richichi in a question-and-answer conversation on ticks, how to prevent tick-borne diseases, and what to do if you have a tick bite at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, July 6 at 2 p.m. Among the topics she may discuss will be how the tick season is shaping up in Lincoln, tick borne diseases and their symptoms, how tick borne diseases are diagnosed and treated, and personal protection including how to do tick checks and safely repel and remove ticks, and personal advocacy with your doctors.

Free legal clinic
July 11 at 2 p.m.
Got a question about a legal issue? The Council on Aging is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, July 11 from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Register in advance by calling the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.

Architectural voyage around Boston by boat
July 13 at 11:45 a.m.
Join the COA for a unique voyage on the Charles River and around Boston Harbor on Wednesday, July 13. This 90-minute tour, hosted by the Charles Riverboat Company, offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks and the Charles River basin and includes historic landmarks and cutting edge contemporary designs by today’s top architects. These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge. The price of this trip, rated moderate for physical difficulty, is $26, non-refundable. The trip will run rain or shine so come prepared! Space is limited. The trip will stop for lunch on your own at the Summer Shack in Cambridge, then go on to the dock. The bus will depart from Donelan’s parking lot at 11:45 a.m. Call Claire Mount at 781- 259-8695 to see if space is available due to a cancellation.

Lincoln Trad Jazz Sextet
July 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Jazz up your summer at Bemis Hall on Thursdays, July 14 at 12:30 p.m. when the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Sextet will share with you their love of traditional jazz music in a delightfully spontaneous jam! They’ll have you stomping your feet and cheering as they belt out good ol’ favorites such as Honeysuckle Rose, Sweet Georgia Brown, Sunny Side of the Street or When The Saints Go Marching In. The group are all retirees, amateur musicians who give expression to their love of the jazz of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s at Bemis once a month and also join the larger group of jammers who meet on the third Saturdays of each month, alternating between the library and Bemis Hall.

Dealing positively with difficult people
July 20 at 10 a.m.
We all interact with people who are stubborn, always angry, just plain irritable, or who frighten us. Come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. to learn how you can respond in a way that helps lead to less frustrating and more positive results. Claire Gerstein, the COA’s social worker with many years of experience helping others to cope with difficult people, will be leading a workshop that day. She will help you understand what may be causing some of these behaviors and give you strategies which may decrease your frustration and lead to better outcomes. Feel free to send examples of scenarios you would like Claire to discuss to gersteinc@lincolntown.org or give her a call at the COA at 781- 259-8811 between 9 and 11 a.m.

Protect yourself from Medicare fraud
July 27 at 1 p.m.
Come meet Pat McMillen of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program on Wednesday, July 27, at 1:00 p.m. at Bemis Hall and participate in a discussion about how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. If you cannot attend this workshop but have questions about your healthcare bills, Medicare Summary Notices, or other health insurance explanation of benefits statements, please call the MA SMP Program office at (800) 892-0890. The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program is funded in part by grant number 90-MP0226-01-00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living.

Lincoln Housing Coaltition brunch
July 28 at 11 a.m
All are invited to a free brunch hosted by the Lincoln Housing Coalition on Thursday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Bemis Hall. Lincoln has always been at the forefront of meeting our affordable housing goals, but we cannot afford to sit on our laurels! Are you at all curious about what an Affordable Accessory Apartment program is and how it would help us meet our goals? Do you have an accessory apartment already and wonder if this is something you’d be interested in participating in? Come enjoy a leisurely brunch and learn about this exciting program the Housing Coalition hopes to propose at the next Town Meeting. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.

Lincoln summer events kick off Wednesday

fireworksLincoln’s summer concert series sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department starts on Wednesday, June 29 with the Nathan Ward Band, followed by The Nays (born and bred in Lincoln) on July 6 and the Damn Tall Buildings on July 13.  Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool.

The Fourth of July in Lincoln starts at 8:30 a.m. with registration for the Firecracker Run at 8:30 starting at the Town Office Building. Participants have the choice of a 2.5- or 4-mile scenic run. Registration is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Because of the road race and parade later that morning, Lincoln Road will be closed to traffic (except floats) from 8:20 a.m. to noon.

Other events on July 4:

  • 10 a.m. — Children’s bike parade (Lincoln Road/Upland Field Road)
  • 10:30 a.m. — Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Town Offices)
  • 10:40 a.m. — July 4th parade (Ballfield Road to the Public Library)
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Boy Scout Cook Out (Pierce House)
  • Noon to 7 p.m. — Town-wide free swim (Codman Pool)
  • 1-3 p.m. — Pick-up Soccer (Brooks Field, Ballfield Road)
  • 7 p.m. — Concert, barbeque and fireworks (Codman Pool). Parking is available in the Ballfield Road campus for $20/car.

For more information, see the July 4 and summer concert flyer.

Summer programs for kids at the library

The Lincoln Public Library’s summer programs for kids begin with a Red, White and Blue Dance Party on Tuesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. Other events next week:

  • Wednesday, July 6 — Singer Vanessa Trien (11 a.m.), Summer Lego Club (4-5 p.m.)
  • Thursday, July 7 — Pajama Storytime (7 p.m.)
  • Friday July 8 — “Drive-in” Movies and Muffins. Children will first make their own “cars” out of boxes and then watch the Winnie the Pooh 2011 feature film in their cars (10:30 a.m. to noon).

The library has downloadable calendars with kids’ events for July and August. Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library, Inc.

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Yoga on three Saturdays

yogaMelinda Bruno-Smith, certified hatha yoga instructor and Lincoln Garden Club member, will lead three Saturday yoga sessions in the lovely and restful Station Park Garden, at 160 Lincoln Rd. (across from the train station) on July 2, 9 and 16 from 9-10 a.m. A $5 donation is suggested. Please bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket to practice on and wear loose-fitting clothing. Lincoln Garden Club volunteers created and maintain the Station Park Garden with an emphasis on sustainable practices. A native plant bed was designed by the New England Wildflower Society and installed with the help of horticulture students from Minuteman High School. For further information about the yoga classes, please contact Melinda Bruno-Smith at melindabruno@hotmail.com.

Library celebrates Thursday evening openings

1992… it was the year when Johnny Carson retired from the Tonight Show, John “The Telfon Don” Gotti was sentenced to life in prison, curbside recycling began in Portland Oregon—and the Lincoln Public Library began to close on Thursday nights. But this year starting on July 7, the library will be open on Thursday evenings until 8:30 p.m. To celebrate, there will be a Throwback Thursday screening of 1992’s A League of Their Own on Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. in the Tarbell Room. Check out the displays of what was “hot” during the summer of ’92 in books, movies and music. Refreshments will be served.

The library will be closed on Saturdays for the summer after June 25 and will be also closed on July 4. Full summer hours are as follows:

  • Monday: 1-8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday (starting July 7): 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

 

 

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Clark Gallery showcases Pochesci works, prison photos

"The Blue Chest" (2014) by Linda Pochesci.

“The Blue Chest” (2014) by Linda Pochesci.

During the month of June, see paintings at the Clark Gallery by Linda Pochesci showing interior images of her Truro, Mass., studio and living quarters that open onto dunes that are fabricated from the artist’s imagination, as are the studio interiors containing mirrors reflecting spaces outside the visible space. Until Friday, June 18, the Clark Galley is also exhibiting “Danny Lyon: Conversations with the Dead” and “Richard Ross: Juvenile in Justice,” which were reviewed by the Boston Globe in May. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.n, and by appointment.

Lincoln kids’ triathlon is June 18

Kick off the summer at the Lincoln Kids Triathlon (also known as Splash, Mash and Dash) on Saturday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Codman Pool in Lincoln.  The event is open to all kids ages 5-14. Register before race day and save $10. Event information, including race distances and an online registration link, can be found at www.kidstri.net. To volunteer, email Ginger Reiner at ginger.reiner@gmail.com. There are T-shirts, goody bags, and medals for every participant plus great awards and raffle prizes.

Kids’ summer kickoff at library

Come to a summer kickoff party at the Lincoln Public Library on Wednesday, June 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to the library for balloon sculpting, crafts, a raffle, make-your-own sundaes and a magic show by Ed Popielarczyk at 4 p.m. Kids can pick up their summer reading challenge forms. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Event looks at Gropius jewelry

Discover the jewelry collection and stylistic trendsetting of Mrs. Ise Gropius during this special evening talk and tour, “Small but Perfect Things: The Style and Jewelry Collection of Ise Gropius,” on Thursday, June 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Gropius House (68 Baker Bridge Rd.). Historic New England Associate Curator Laura Johnson shows you Mrs. Gropius’s collection of unique designs using intriguing modern materials, with original examples of jewelry on view. $10 for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmembers. Space is limited and registration required; call 781-259-8098 or buy online.

Mass Audubon invites photo contest submissions

“Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest,” the annual competition sponsored by Mass Audubon in Lincoln, is now underway, with hundreds of participants expected to submit images of the Bay State’s natural beauty and wildlife diversity before the competition ends on September 30. Photographers of all abilities, ages and backgrounds are encouraged to fan out across the state to take their best shots of birds and other animals, friends and family members enjoying the outdoors, and more. For the 2016 contest, photographers will be able to submit up to 10 entries—double the number allowed previously. Categories include People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, and Other Animals, as well as a single category for Landscapes, Plants, and Fungi. For complete contest rules and submission guidelines as well as a gallery of the winning photos from 2015, visit the “Picture This” website.

Two Lincolnites performing in Concord opera

Chris Loschen

Chris Loschen (click to enlarge)

Susan Ketteringham

Susan Ketteringham (click to enlarge)

Lincoln residents and longtime Opera51 company members Chris Loschen and Susan Ketteringham will take the stage in Gounod’s 1867 opera Romeo and Juliet in performances on Thursday to Saturday, June 10-12 at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord.

Loschen plays the role of the Duke and Ketteringham is in the Montague chorus in this benefit production that supports operation of the 51 Walden facility, home to the Concord Players, the Concord Orchestra, and the Concord Band.

This is the 10th annual operatic fundraiser for 51 Walden, following recent well-received productions of La Bohème, The Merry Widow, La Traviata, and L’Elisir d’Amore. It is presented in a fully costumed and staged performance with full orchestra, sung in French with English surtitles. The lush, elaborate costumes set in Renaissance times have been painstakingly custom-made for this production. Some performers engage in sword and dagger play on stage (requiring much rehearsal time!) while others have learned Renaissance dance and gestures. Robin Farnsley is artistic director and sings the role of Juliet, and Alan Yost, who has led all productions since the series began in 2007, conducts.

Performances are Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors) and can be purchased online at www.opera51.org or www.51walden.org, or by calling 978-369-7911.

Council on Aging activities in June

bemisThe many faces of loss: a new group
June 6 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 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, our social worker with many years of experience helping people navigate the losses of later life, will be facilitating a group which will give people the opportunity to talk about these issues in a supportive environment. The six-week group will run on Mondays from 10-11 a.m. beginning on June 6 at Bemis Hall. No need to sign up.

Lincoln Academy with Ruth Ann Hendrickson and Packy Lawler—Keeping the waters of life flowing: water conservation and infrastructure in Lincoln
June 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, June 6 at 12:30 to hear Ruth Ann Hendrickson and Packy Lawler discuss “Keeping the Waters of Life Flowing: Water Conservation and Infrastructure in Lincoln.” 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.

Being mortal: discuss life and end-of-life planning
June 9 at 10 a.m.
How we die and help family and friends at the end of their lives, how the medical system assists or hinders you in your choices, and the best ways to live more independently are all questions that have no easy answers. Join in a series of free-ranging conversations on these and other related topics, with 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 Thursday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall.

Lincoln Academy with Mike O’Brien—Making sense of our crazy politics: how psychology can change what we see
June 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, June 13 at 12:30 to hear Mike O’Brien discuss “Making Sense of Our Crazy Politics: How Psychology Can Change What We See.” 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.

Got a question about a legal issue? Come to our free clinic!
June 13 at 2 p.m.
Got a question about a legal issue? The Council on Aging is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Register in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Celebrate summer at our strawberry ice cream social!
June 16 at noon
Celebrate this special time of year at the annual strawberry ice cream social which will be held at Bemis Hall on Thursday, June 16 at noon. The Social is sponsored by the COA and the Friends of the COA. Bring a bag lunch at noon or just come for dessert. Make your own ice cream sundae with luscious ice cream topped with strawberries, chocolate and more! Please RSVP to the COA at 781-259-8811. Tell them when you call if you will need a ride.

Stay up to date and save yourself from becoming the victim of a scam
June 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Criminals have scammed Lincoln residents out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past several years. Becoming the victim of a scam can happen to anyone; criminals are professionals at stealing your money and they count on victims believing that it can’t happen to them. Come find out what the latest scams are in Lincoln and how to protect yourself from them when Lieutenant Sean Kennedy and Detective Ian Spencer of the Lincoln Police Department host a seminar at the Public Safety Building on Friday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. They will serve coffee, muffins, and donuts! Please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up so they know how many to expect. Come to learn and discuss your questions and concerns.

Sharing memories, sharing lives
June 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Memories are an important facet of our lives as elders.  The recollection of past events connects us to our former selves and our feelings, providing a through-line to who we are now and what we believe in, based upon how these values influenced our lives. Memories also connect us to each other as part of a shared experience. On Friday, June 17 from 12:30-2:30, join Leslie Kilgore at Bemis Hall in a workshop entitled Sharing Memories, Sharing Lives as we discuss our memories and bring them to life through role-playing, art, or music. Participants can choose to explore their memories in one or several of the arts and may bring in their own musical instruments if desired. Artistic experience is not required; the emphasis is on self-expression and the process, not the finished product. Please come!

Lincoln Academy with former members of the Lincoln 4-H Club: Growing up on horseback in Lincoln in the 1960s
June 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, June 20, at 12:30 to hear former members of the Lincoln 4-H Club discuss “Growing Up on Horseback in Lincoln in the 1960s.” 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.

The butterfly place
June 21
Join the COA for a visit to Westford’s Butterfly Place on Tues., June 21. It’s 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.

Fireside chat: telling each other our stories
June 22 at 10 a.m.
We all have a story to tell. It may be a story we have told many times or one we have never told anyone. It may be funny or sad, poignant or light. When we tell each other our stories and listen to the stories of other people, we not only learn more about each other but also about ourselves as individuals and as a community. Too often, we are just too busy to truly listen to the stories of our neighbors. Come to the June Fireside Chat facilitated by Sharon Antia on Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall and take some time to learn about your neighbor and share your own life. Be prepared to tell a short story from your life and/or listen to others’ stories.

Summer solstice celebration: walking the labyrinth
June 24 at 10 a.m.
Celebrate summer with Jai Kaur Annamaria in one of Lincoln’s secret wonders—a local labyrinth! You will experience the ancient meditative practice of walking a labyrinth, indulge your senses in flowers, and enjoy summer’s abundant beauty. The event will be on Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Please call the COA to sign up. The location will be given on registration. A $5 donation is requested. The rain date will be June 25.

Interested in playing bridge or learning duplicate bridge?
June 24 at 12:30 p.m.
A small group currently plays every Friday afternoon at Bemis Hall and will continue during the summer on Mondays. If there is interest, courses may be offered during the Fall for beginners and refreshers for others. Please call Carolyn at 781-259-8811 for more info and/or come to Bemis Hall Friday, June 24 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss bridge in the fall.

Save the date: An architectural voyage around Boston by boat
Join the COA for a unique voyage on the Charles River and around Boston Harbor on Wednesday, July 13. This 90-minute tour hosted by the Charles Riverboat Company offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, the Charles River Locks and the Charles River basin and includes historic landmarks and contemporary designs by today’s top architects. These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge. The price of this trip, rated moderate for physical difficulty, is $26 (non-refundable). The trip will run rain or shine so come prepared! Space is limited. The trip will stop for lunch on your own at the Summer Shack in Cambridge, then go on to the dock. The bus will depart from Donelan’s parking lot at 11:45 a.m. Send your check for $26, payable to FLCOA/Trips, to Claire Mount, 123 Tower Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 prior to July 1. Call Claire at 781-259-8695 to reserve your spot.