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Swoveland speaks at domestic violence roundtable

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will host a discussion on “Reframing Masculinity: Vulnerability and Responsibility” on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury). Featured speaker Matthew Swoveland will discuss ways to help boys and young men own both their strength and their vulnerability. Matthew is deputy director at The Second Step, where he leads programming to reach young survivors of domestic abuse, build their resiliency, and create bright futures. Previously, he was among the first men to take calls on the 24-hour hotline for the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center.

The session is a follow-on to the 2014 workshop entitled “What Should a Violence Prevention Program Look Like in Our Communities?” The program is free and open to the public.

Preschool event at library on Dec. 31 Preschoolers are invited to join us for “Movies and Muffins” with a screening of three short films based on beloved children’s books—The Snowy Day, Bear Snores On, and a mystery title—on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Recommended for ages 2 and up; no advance signup necessary. First Parish supports program for displaced Syrians…

From drawing to pastel painting with Juliet
January 4 at 10 a.m. (first class)
Express your most vibrant self with the brilliant colors of pastels in a new class with Juliet Rago. She will begin with a short introduction to drawing for those who feel they need it. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on January 4, 11, and 25, and February 8, 15, 22, and 29 at Bemis Hall. No experience necessary. All materials will be furnished. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. Limit of six people. The fee is $40.

Tai chi: new year, new you
January 4 and ongoing
Beginners may now sign up for the COA’s winter tai chi classes which will run 12 weeks from the week of January 4 until the week of March 21 on Mondays from 2-3 p.m., Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Bemis Hall. You may take one or two classes per week at a cost of $60 for one and $80 for two. You will learn qi gong warm-up, six moves from tai chi form, and how to integrate tai chi principles into daily life. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Solstice celebration at library Celebrate the winter solstice at the Lincoln Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m. by decorating a paper lantern and taking part in a twinkle light parade around the library. For all ages. Advance signup required; call 781-259-8465. First Day at the Pierce House Whether you’re new to Lincoln or have…

In the December 13 article about Minuteman High School, an incorrect date was given for the Capital Planning Committee meeting about the high school. The committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Office Building….