A new regional website, www.battleroadbyway.org, highlights the history and activities along the Battle Road — the path that British troops followed during the battles that started the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. The route runs along 15 miles of roads in Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, Concord, and the Minuteman National Historical Park, with an additional…
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Council on Aging activities in August
End your week with friends at a musical jazz lunch
August 1 at 12 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the week by grabbing a table at Bemis while the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band serenades you with familiar good old tunes. Bring a bag lunch and, if you like, food purchased already prepared at the store to share. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The band will play on Thursday, Aug. 1 starting at noon.
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August 5 at 1 p.m.
To drop by and visit with a member of the Board of Selectmen. Bring your ideas, feedback, questions, or favorite Lincoln anecdote. Whether you stop by for a minute or an hour, the Selectmen hope to see you from 1–2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5.
Free beginning meditation
August 7 at 10 a.m.
Come to free beginners’ meditation sessions to be held August 7, 14, and 21 at 10 a.m. for a half-hour at Bemis Hall. Please join us if you’re wondering what others find in meditating. Meditation opens the channels of our natural states of peace, joy, health, and aids in decreasing the negative effects of aging. Experienced meditation teacher Lynne LaSpina will begin each session with a few minutes of stretching muscles to relax, and breathing exercise to help focus before meditating for about 10 minutes. Lynne will offer walking meditation for those who find it difficult to sit quietly for 10 minutes. For more information, call Lynne at 908-892-2408 or llas902551@aol.com.
Summer salad lunch and nutrition tips from The Commons
August 7 at 12 p.m.
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bounty and nutrition of nature. Come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at noon for a delicious lunch of summer salads specially prepared by the chef at The Commons in Lincoln. Taste familiar salads made in innovative ways as well as new salads to try for the first time! Sadie Daniels, a Registered Dietician at the Commons in Lincoln, will discuss summer produce and how to make salads as healthy as possible, as well as answer your general nutrition questions. Please sign up by Wednesday, July 31 by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
14 Lincolnites to pedal in 40th Pan-Mass Challenge
On Aug. 3 and 4, more than 6,700 riders, including 14 from Lincoln, will pedal up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with the goal of raising $60 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Cyclists from 43 states and 12 countries will convene in Massachusetts to participate in…
Kids run for a good cause (Lincoln Through the Lens)
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Codman Campout: an appreciation
By Ginger Reiner Saturday night, June 15 — a full moon illuminates the barnyard and surrounding fields. Tents dot the landscape: in the community garden, on the grass in front of Barn B, and one right next to the lamb pen. A campfire is roaring, surrounded by farm friends singing (to the tune of “Country…
Council on Aging activities in July
Sip and paint a masterpiece by the numbers
July 3 at 10 a.m.
Come “sip and paint” with some nonalcoholic wine while you “paint by the numbers.” The first of four sessions will be on Wednesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall. The COA will provide the paint-by-number kits. The class is almost full, but call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up or be put on the waiting list.
Outdoor music all over Lincoln this summer
Several organizations in Lincoln are offering music outdoors this summer. Parks and Recreation The Park and Rec summer concert series kicks off with Dadda on Wednesday, June 26. Each concert features a cookout to benefit Cops For Kids with Cancer. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Codman Pool. Pool use for nonmembers during the…
GearTicks robot goes far at world championships
By Kevin Ji The Lincoln GearTicks were finalists for the top award at the FIRST World Championship in Detroit, impressing the judges with their community outreach and robot design. Teams came from all over the world at the end of April to take part in three-day event, the culmination of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)…
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Lincoln Kids’ Triathlon is June 15 Kids ages 5–14 are invited to join us for the 15th annual Lincoln Kids Triathlon that starts on Saturday, June 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Codman Pool. Race distances are as follows: Ages 5-6: 25m swim (1 length), ¼-mile run (no bike) – each swimmer escorted by a lifeguard…
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Artist’s open house with Peter Sugar There will be an open house at the Lincoln Public Library on Sunday, June 2 from 3–5 p.m. to mark the opening of an exhibit of charcoal drawings of trees by Lincoln resident Peter Sugar. The exhibit will be on view until June 20. Codman campout and BBQ coming…