Watercolor class with Jane October 1 at 9 a.m. Rediscover your joyful soul through art and nature in Jane Cooper’s watercolor class painting of scenes of nature, landscapes or some favorite sky. One class of four sessions will be offered on Mondays, Oct. 1 and 15 and Fridays, Oct. 5 and 12 from 9–11 a.m….
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September activities at the Council on Aging
Join the memoir group September 5 at 10 a.m. If you’re interested in writing your memoir or just curious about what goes on in the memoir group, please come to the first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.–noon at Bemis Hall and find out what they do. If you want to continue, the…
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DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum events in August Access Day Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. All-inclusive programming for children and adults featuring a sampling of deCordova’s accessible programs, including hands-on art-making projects and specially-designed Touch Tours and Paved Access Route Tours, both featuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. Click here to register. Music in the Courtyard: Chavis Chance…
Council on Aging activities in August
Italian lunch for veterans and spouses/partners August 1 at noon Veterans of all ages and their spouses or partners are invited to come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at noon to enjoy spaghetti with sauce, meat lasagna, and a salad with coffee and dessert. Come have a chance to talk about your service…
Schedules proposed for school, community center projects
School and community center planners have proposed schedules for further community input and eventual start dates for their respective projects. Daedalus Projects Inc., the owner’s project manager for the school project, presented a schedule to the School Building Committee earlier this month calling for three community forums from August to October as well as six…
Council on Aging activities in July
Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band July 5 at 12:30 p.m. Jazz up your summer at Bemis Hall on Thursday, July 5 at 12:30 p.m. when the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band will share with you their love of traditional jazz music. The group are all retirees, amateur musicians who give expression to their love of the jazz…
Council on Aging activities in June
Lincoln Trad Jazz Band June 1 at 12:30 p.m. Dance if you wanna dance, sing if you wanna sing, the regulars know what tomorrow will bring… the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band! Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, June 1 when the band returns for another sell-out lunchtime concert from 12:30–1:30. And it’s not just because…
Memorial Day observance planned
The Veterans of Lincoln, Mass. (VOLMA) and the Parks and Recreation Department invite residents to the town’s Memorial Day observances. 9:45 a.m. — Assemble at Bemis Hall to march with Lincoln’s veterans down Bedford Road to the library lawn. 10 a.m. — Join VOLMA on the library lawn to honor and celebrate the lives of those lost…
Council on Aging activities in May
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.
April activities at the Council on Aging
Lincoln Academy with Dana Robbat—Modern houses proposed for Lincoln Historic District highlight a meaningful legacy April 2 at 12:30 p.m. Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, April 2 at 12:30 to hear Dana Robbat discuss “Modern Houses Proposed for Lincoln Historic District Highlight a Meaningful Legacy.” At the recent Town Meeting, Lincoln residents were asked…