Scenes from last week’s blizzard: Harold McAleer’s Christmas wreath as viewed from the warmth of indoors, and a dark-eyed junco photographed by Nancy Hutchings (thanks to Gwyn Loud for the species ID).
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Concert to benefit town conservation activities
The Bob Davoli Band
A concert on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 5:30–8 p.m. at Bemis Hall featuring the Bob Davoli Band will raise funds for the conservation, stewardship and educational activities of the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust (LLCT). The event is being hosted by Bob Davoli and Eileen McDonagh of Lincoln, who are covering all expenses and matching all proceeds. Bob and Eileen are also matching all membership contributions and general donations given to the LLCT in December and January.
Eileen McDonagh and Bob Davoli
The evening concert will include an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and live music with the band: Bob Davoli on guitar and vocals, Kevin Barry on lead guitar, Dave Clark on bass, Gabriela Martina on vocals, Maureen McMullan on vocals, and Billy Novick on clarinet. There will be information about the work of the LLCT on display, as well as a conservation quiz and a mystery box raffle.
Advance tickets are $25 for LLCT members and $35 for nonmembers and can be purchased at lincolnconservation.org. Tickets purchased at the door go up by $10.
Christmas tree pickup offered by Lincoln Fire Association
Looking for an easy, beneficial way to have your Christmas tree removed? For a $20 donation, the Lincoln Fire Association will dispose of your bare (as in no ornaments; no need to pick the needles off), curbside Christmas tree. Pickup will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. To schedule, call 781-259-2675.
“Dangerous Pools” movies this month
The Lincoln Library Film Society’s January theme is “Dangerous Pools” and will include the following movies, all on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Tarbell Room.
- January 8 –Sexy Beast (2000), directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Ray Winestone and Ben Kinglsey. Rated R. Brutal gangster Don Logan recruits “retired” safecracker Gal for one last job, but it goes badly for both of them.
- January 22 – Swimming Pool (2003), directed by Francois Ozon, starring Charlotte Rampling and Charles Dance. Rated R. A British mystery author visits her publisher’s home in the south of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.
- January 29 – La Piscine (1969), directed by Jacques Deray. Lovers Marianne and Jean-Paul spend their vacation in a villa on the French Riviera near St. Tropez. Marianne invites her former lover Harry and his teenage daughter to stay. Tension rises between them, especially when Jean-Paul seduces Penelope.
Georgia O’Keeffe lecture and museum trip
Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe has been described as one of the most important figures in American Art of the 20th century. Dr. Nancy Scott, author of Critical Lives: Georgia O’Keeffe, will discuss O’Keeffe’s influence on art and her unique style on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Scott, a professor of fine arts at Brandeis University, will also offer her perspective on the upcoming “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style” exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum, the focus of a library field trip on Saturday, Feb. 10. Copies of Dr. Scott’s book will be available for purchase and signing. The lecture and book-signing are free and open to all. The field trip is limited to 25 people. The cost will be $20 for a private tour of the exhibit. We will be leaving the library at 10 a.m. and returning by 5 p.m. For information on registering for the trip, please email Lisa Rothenberg at lrothenberg@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 ext. 202. Both programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.
Open house service at First Parish
The First Parish in Lincoln will hold an open house service on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the church (4 Bedford Rd.). Newcomers are encouraged and welcome to attend. Refreshments and hospitality will be provided following the service, and there will be an opportunity to learn about the First Parish and the religious education program.
Free memory test available
Everyone misplaces their car keys or forgets an appointment or a name from time to time. Most people even have times when they have trouble thinking something through clearly. But these occurrences can be worrisome if they make you wonder whether you are suffering from memory loss. The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) is a short test that can help you determine if you should see your doctor about your cognitive concerns. If you’d like to have a test at the Council on Aging, please call Abby at 781-259-8811. She can give you the exam and advise you if follow-up is needed.
Council on Aging activities in January
Celebrate the new year with the Trad Jazz Band
January 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the free New Year’s offering of traditional jazz on Friday, Jan. 5 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Enjoy all your favorites including music of such greats as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, and Fats Waller, played by a fun group who enjoy playing and providing toe-tapping enjoyment for you.
Paint in pastels with Juliet
January 8 at 10 a.m.
Express your vibrant self with the brilliant colors of pastels 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 8, 12, 19, 22, and 26 at Bemis Hall. No experience necessary. All materials furnished. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. Limit of six. $40.
Lincoln Academy with Margaret Coffin Brown—linebacks, Lincoln pippins, and rangeways: resource management at Minute Man National Historical Park
January 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Jan. 8 at 12:30 to hear Margaret Coffin Brown discuss “Linebacks, Lincoln Pippins, and Rangeways: Resource Management at Minute Man National Park.” North Lincoln retains historic resources preserved in Minute Man National Historical Park. Margie Brown will discuss the delights and challenges of preserving North Lincoln’s cultural and natural resources including heirloom cattle, orchards, witness homes, stonewalls, and the Battle Road. The COA 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. All ages welcome.
Free elder law clinic
January 8 at 3 p.m.
Got a question about issues such as estate planning, MassHealth, protecting assets for a loved one with a serious disability, guardianship, conservatorship or probate? The COA provides a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Jan. 8 from 3–4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. There is no charge for the thirty-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Free wellness clinic for all ages
January 9 at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Woods
Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Rd. in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.–noon. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Funded by the Ogden Codman Trust and provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.
Memoir group
January 10 at 10 a.m.
If you’re interested in writing your memoirs or just curious about what goes on in the group, come to the first meeting of the group at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. If you want to continue, the cost of the eight-session term is $75. The dates for the term are Jan. 10 and 24; Feb. 7 and 21; Mar. 7 and 21; Apr. 4, 7 18; and May 2 and 16. For info, call Connie Lewis 781-259-9415 or email her at conlewis1000@gmail.com.
How to decide what to do next with your new freedom
January 10 at 2 p.m.
What do you want to do with your freedom when you’ve retired or had another life change? How do you decide what to do next? Join Pam Mizrahi in a free course of practical strategies to uncover your own values, plan retirement’s stages, identify goals, create helpful habits, balance your days and weeks, celebrate accomplishments, and build in flexibility based on a book by Jean Risley. It will be held every other week for nine Wednesdays at 2 p.m. beginning January 10 at Bemis Hall.
Protect yourself from Medicare fraud
January 12 at 10 a.m.
$60 to $90 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud each year. Come meet Patricia McMillen, a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program, on Friday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall to participate in a discussion on how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud and abuse. Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811. The program is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program which is funded in part by grant number 90-MP 0226-03-01 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living, Washington, DC 20201.
Enjoy a potpourri of songs with Rich Eilbert
January 12 at 1 p.m.
Spend a fun, enriching musical afternoon with Lincoln-based singer/songwriter Rich Eilbert on Friday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall! Rich has run the LOMA (Lincoln open-mike acoustic) event at the Lincoln Library for over eight years and can be seen annually at the Lincoln Winter Carnival coffeehouse. Rich will be performing original songs during the concert covering the gamut from romantic to humorous to topical/political. He’ll welcome comments or discussions at the end about the songs or songwriting in general.
World hand-drumming
January 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Hand drumming is a fun and unique way to express yourself and enhance well-being that’s sweeping the country. Come learn the joy of drumming with acclaimed drummer Mike Connors from the Concord Conservatory of Music on six Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning January 16 at Bemis Hall. $78. Sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 as space is limited. No need to bring a drum.
Senior dining: now free in your birthday month
January 16 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at St. Anne’s Church. They welcome new diners often—give them a try! Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let them know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. New: enjoy a lunch free during the month of your birthday! Just come and let us know it’s your special month.
Coffee with pastel artist Bernadette Quirk
January 16 at 2:15 p.m.
Join Lincoln artist Bernadette Quirk at a Coffee in the Bemis Hall Gallery on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 2:15 to celebrate her exhibit of pastel paintings during January and February. Bernadette is currently an active member of the Lowell Arts Association and has a pastel painting in their Fall 2017 Members Juried Show at Lowell’s Whistler House Museum until January 27, 2018. She teaches at local senior centers and gives private lessons in art mediums.
The Science Club: advances and innovations in the field of radiation therapy to treat cancer from the research labs at MIT past and present
January 18 at 10:15 a.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 10:15 a.m. to hear Richard Keough discuss a project he was involved in along with the MGH Radiation Therapy department to combine the traditional forms of ionizing X-rays with a non-ionizing method of ultrasound hyperthermia to treat cancer. Developing this ultrasound system entailed a major engineering effort over a decade which required that the treatments be done at this facility at MIT. Otherwise this lab was a typical academic research center utilizing grad students, postdocs, and technical and medical talents spanning a wide spectrum of talent. Keough will discuss the fundamental principles differentiating the types of radiation interactions that take place in treating this disease as well as some more recent research efforts in this field utilizing concepts of nuclear and high energy physics.
Getting the most out of your iPhone and iPad
January 19 at 9:30 a.m.
The COA’s programs on iPhones and iPads given by Andy Payne have been so popular that they have asked him to come back yet again. Andy will be at Bemis Hall on Friday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m. to give you more information on the operation and features of iPhones and iPads and answer your questions. You are welcome to attend whether you came to the other sessions or not. If you have tips for using your iPhone or iPad, bring those, too!
New group for spouses of veterans
January 19 at 10 a.m.
Priscilla Leach, Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer, is pleased to announce that she is starting a group for spouses of veterans (whether the vet is living or deceased). She hopes that the spouses will benefit from getting to know each other, discussing common concerns, and having fun together. The first meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall and subsequent meeting places will be The Commons and Lincoln Woods. No need to sign up, but if you would like more information, please contact Priscilla at 781-259-4472 or leachp@lincolntown.org.
Uber and Lyft: they’re easier than you think
January 19 at 11 a.m.
If you need to get somewhere, the best way may be to use services like Uber and Lyft. However, these require a smartphone to set up your rides. If you’re befuddled by Uber, Lyft, and GoGoGrandparent (a new service to use Uber and Lyft without a phone), come on down to Bemis Hall on Friday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. for an introduction by Andy Payne. Besides telling you how these options work, the class will go through signing up for Uber and Lyft (bring a credit card for your account setup), as well as showing how to request rides.
The stories of your life should be told
January 19 at 12:30 p.m.
Our lives are made of stories, but too often we don’t feel they are valuable to others or we just don’t know how to tell them. Sharing both the fun and tough stories is healing for ourselves and important for our families. Join Lincoln native and professional storyteller Elisa Pearmain on Friday, Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall for an engaging and playful workshop on remembering, shaping and sharing stories for yourself, your family and friends.
2018 Top of the Town Winter Gala
January 20 at 5 p.m.
Are you planning to go to the Top of the Town Winter Gala on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 5–8 p.m. at the deCordova Museum? If so, please send in the reservation form you got in the mail. The form must reach the FLCOA at PO Box 143, Lincoln, MA 01773 or Bemis Hall by January 11 to confirm your attendance. This is a catered party, and an accurate head count is important. Because there is a space limit of 200 persons, the FLCOA will start a wait list if replies reach that number. They request that you let them know promptly if you must cancel so they can notify the next person on the list. While the Friends of the Lincoln COA are pleased to host this event with free admission for Lincoln residents, they greatly appreciate your donations to show support for this event.
Lincoln Academy with Peter Conrad—the medicalization of society: origins and consequences
January 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Jan. 22 at 12:30 to hear Peter Conrad discuss “The Medicalization of Society— Origins and Consequences.” In recent years an increasing number of behaviors, conditions and human differences have been defined and treated as medical disorders. Examples include addictions of all sorts, ADHD, obesity, menopause, a wide range of sadness, erectile dysfunction, PMS, infertility, childbirth, aging, cognition loss, and dozens of others. This talk examines the origins and consequences of this widespread medicalization of society. The COA 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. All ages welcome!
Fireside chat: marijuana
January 24 at 10 a.m.
“Should Lincoln become the marijuana mecca? After all, this is a farming community and we are trying to bring more traffic into our downtown area,” quips Fireside Chat facilitator Sharon Antia. Do we want to grow pot commercially? Do we want to have a dispensary here in town? Join the discussion at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Jan. 24 in the Community Room at Lincoln Woods as the Fireside Chat thinks through what options make sense for us here in Lincoln. The Fireside Chat meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Healing motion for life: a free movement workshop
January 26 at 1 p.m.
Being in touch with the way our bodies move, and working to keep our movements unrestricted and fluid help bring health and clarity to every aspect of our lives. Join Susanne Liebich on Friday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall to experience a variety of sustainable exercises including expressive movement, breathing and relaxation in a program sponsored by Deaconess Abundant Life Services and Newbury Court. Susanne’s movement practice helps you achieve body awareness, presence, physical strength, balance, focus, and serenity. Future programs will be held on February 23 and March 30.
Lincoln’s intergenerational singalong
January 26 at 3:30 p.m.
The LEAP After-School Program, the Lincoln Council on Aging, and the Magic Garden Children’s Center invite Lincoln residents of all ages to enjoy a free Multigenerational Concert and Sing-Along as part of the Winter Carnival on Friday, Jan. 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall. The program will include singing groups from each of the three organizations. Members of the audience will enjoy favorite folk songs, children songs, and more.
Lincoln Academy with Zach Woods: amateurs assist in the second war for U.S. independence
January 29 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Jan. 29 at 12:30 to hear Zach Woods discuss “Amateurs Assist in the Second War for U.S. Independence.” Non-professional militia, privateers, and Napoleon hindered and helped as we fought against the superior but hamstrung British Military in the War of 1812. What was the war all about? Learn about some of the surprising and telling moments in the conflict through a short film and presentation. The COA 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. All ages welcome.
Save the date
The Irish and how they got that way
Join us to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, March 14 at the Stoneham Theatre. Trip-goers will attend the matinee performance of The Irish and How They Got That Way by Pulitzer Prize winning author Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes). This revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music and love of life. It is a fabulous show, with excellent reviews, an uplifting musical that will leave you smiling. A comfortable air-ride bus will leave Donelan’s parking lot at 12:45 p.m., returning at approximately 5:30 p.m. This trip is rated easy, as it entails a short walk from the bus to the theater with no stairs to climb. Complimentary refreshments are served at intermission. The cost of the trip is $29 and is non-refundable. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, send your check, made out to FLCOA Trips, to Virginia O’Brien, 4 Linway Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. Please include your phone number and email address. If you have questions you can call Virginia at 781-259-1291 or email her at vobrien39@yahoo.com.
First Day social gathering draws Lincoln celebrants
The Kelly Sisters perform.
Mr. Twister creates balloon animals for appreciative kids and their parents. (Photos by Nancy Beach)
The First Day gathering as seen from the stairwell.
First Day at the Pierce House attracted dozens of Lincolnites of all ages on January 1, overcoming an earlier danger of cancellation.
Residents stepped up to help out and town organizations made donations to pull off the event, which was threatened by a shortage of funds due to renovation expenses. The Celebrations Committee, Rural Land Foundation, Police & Fire Association, Lincoln Family Association, private donors and town officials chipped in time and funding.
“It was heartwarming to see all who turned out to volunteer,” Pierce House Event Manager Nancy Beach wrote in a post on LincolnTalk. “I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work during all phases of the event. I made some new friends and enjoyed working side by side with you as we prepared for the party.
A variety of music was provided by the Ancient Mariners (Dixieland), the Kelly Sisters (Irish tunes) and clarinetist Craig Ball (swing), and kids got a kick out of balloon animals created by “Mr. Twister.” The day ended with the traditional singing of Auld Lang Syne.
The Pierce House Committee will assemble a group in the spring to start planning the 2019 First Day event. Anyone interested in helping should email Beach at nancy@piercehouse.com.
Rob Loud, 1933–2017
Rob Loud
Robert Livingston Loud, 84, of Lincoln, died of congestive heart failure on December 28, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Rob was the son of John and Mary Loud of Lincoln, a town where Rob lived most of his life. Rob was afflicted with tuberculosis at the age of 3, resulting in numerous orthopedic surgeries over the years, but he surmounted these challenges with a fierce resolve to be active and enjoy life. His radiant smile, curiosity, and joie de vivre were infectious. He was usually the first to shout “Bravo!” at the end of a great performance and would joke in a crowded elevator to make everyone laugh. No one forgot Rob’s strong handshake. Rob regularly wrote letters of appreciation or reflection, always preferring pen and paper to e-mail.
Rob graduated from Weston High School in 1952 and from Harvard College in 1956. Growing up in a musical family, he played the flute and the guitar, and singing with the Harvard Glee Club was a highlight of his college years. As an adult, he sang with the Cantata Singers and, most recently, with the Harvard Radcliffe Chorus. Rob’s magnificent tenor voice and charismatic leadership brought joy to all when he led carol parties and singalongs.
After college, Rob joined the Merchant Marines for one year, then studied voice in Vienna before returning to Harvard for a master’s degree in music education. Rob taught music at the Hawken School in Cleveland, in the Sudbury public schools and at the Cambridge Friends School, where he met his bride, Gwyneth Elkinton. They became engaged after just three weeks and were married at Westtown School outside Philadelphia in 1966.
In 1969, Rob switched careers and pursued a master’s in library science at the University of Denver. He worked at the Concord Public Library and Hudson Public Library before spending 20 years as the librarian at St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Brighton. His library skills were also evident in his well-organized files, books, and records at home.
Rob and Gwyn raised two daughters in their red house on Conant Road in Lincoln and enjoyed a rich family life of gardening, music, birding, camping, travel, and raising bees and chickens. They attended the Boston Symphony regularly and were Anglophiles, visiting relatives and friends in England many times over the years. Rob didn’t let his orthopedic challenges stop him; he painted the outside of their home multiple times, did carpentry projects both large and small, and built a treehouse for his girls, complete with a “space trolley.”
In the 1970s, Rob read aloud and recorded the Freddy the Pig book series by Walter R. Brooks to his daughters. After he donated a set of the tapes to the Lincoln Library, a small Freddy the Pig fan club discovered his talents and he quickly became a celebrity reader at the biannual Friends of Freddy conventions.
Rob and Gwyn were also active members of Wellesley Friends Meeting (Quakers).
Rob loved Lincoln, attended Town Meeting faithfully, and enjoyed reunions of his eighth-grade classmates. He was a thespian with the Lincoln Players and active on various town committees such as the Cultural Council, Historical Society, Commission on Disabilities, and Codman Community Farms.
Rob is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years and two daughters, Miranda Loud of Watertown and Rebecca Zug of Wilmington, Del.; his son-in-law James Zug, two grandsons, Livingston and Collier; his sister, Jean Mallary of Hanover, NH; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at the First Parish Church in Lincoln on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m., jointly led by Wellesley Friends Meeting, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Westtown School, 975 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382; Friends of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115-4511; or Friends of the Lincoln Council on Aging, P.O. Box 143, Lincoln, MA 01773.
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Food co-op info session on Thursday
There will be an Assabet Village Co-op Market information session on Thursday, Dec. 28 from 7–8:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. The organization is building a locally sourced, community owned grocery store in the Metro West area and needs 900 co-op members to open.
Activities for kids at library this week
The Lincoln Public Library is offering drop-in winter crafts for kids during vacation week. The crafts table is available whenever the library is open: Wednesday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 28 from 9 a.m.–8:30 a.m., and Friday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
The library will also host winter-themed “Movies & Muffins” on Friday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschoolers are invited to join us for a screening of short films based on beloved children’s books. Recommended for ages 2 and up. No sign-up necessary.
Christmas tree removal offered
Lincoln-Sudbury students are offering a Christmas tree removal service for Lincoln and Sudbury residents on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. to benefit the L-S Class of 2020 and the girls’ basketball team. The cost is $20 ($10 for senior citizens). Click here to sign up by Wednesday, Jan. 3. The service is being assisted by K.T. Fenton Masonry in Sudbury and Lynch Landscape and Tree Service in Wayland. Anyone with questions may contact Kathleen Thompson (Class of 2020 advisor and basketball coach) at kathleen_thompson@lsrhs.net.
Moberg to perform at next LOMA event
Kim Moberg is the featured performer at the next LOMA (Lincoln Open-Mike Acoustic) night on Monday, Jan. 8 in the Lincoln Public Library’s Tarbell Room. The event runs from 7-10 p.m., and Moberg (with accompanist Kathleen Healy) will perform a half-hour set starting around 8:30. The Alaska native and self-taught finger-style guitarist has appeared at this year’s NERFA DJ showcase, the Cape Cod Playhouse, and the South Shore Music Club Earlier this year she released her extended EP Above Ground, featuring The Call.
LOMA is a monthly event. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.Performers can sign up at the event or email Rich Eilbert at loma3re@gmail.com for a slot. There is a sound system with mikes and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups.
Choral concert, Cabaret Night to celebrate music at L-S
In light of potential budget cuts to the Lincoln-Sudbury Music Department that would reduce the number of music classes offered as well as reduce the position of choral instructor, vocal advisor, and music director Michael Bunting, L-S students and alumni will perform a choral concert on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Kirshner Auditorium. The students are requesting that audience members write a memory or a few sentences about what the L-S music department means to them before they leave the concert. Concessions will be available in the lobby. For more information, contact Ruby Carmel at ruby2000carmel@yahoo.com.
The Music Department will also present its annual Cabaret Night on Friday, Jan. 12 in the LSRHS Café at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature select instrumental and choral ensembles in addition to soloists performing jazz, Broadway, and pop selections. L-S Friends of Music will be selling refreshments. Tickets are $5 each at the door. For more information on supporting the Music Department, please visit www.lsfom.org.
METCO to host book discussions
Join the national conversation on race, culture and identity with two book discussions hosted by the METCO program at the Lincoln School. On Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. the book to be discussed is The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Participants will discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on March 15 at 6 p.m. Both discussions will take place in the Brooks gym and will include dinner and fellowship. Please sign up on the Lincoln School METCO website.
From the ground up (Lincoln Through the Lens)
Minuteman High School took delivery this week of its first truckload of structural steel for the new school building under construction. The photo shows the skeleton of an automotive classroom. (Photo by Ford Spalding)
Readers may submit photos for consideration for Lincoln Through the Lens by emailing them to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. If your photo is published, you’ll receive credit in the Squirrel. Photos must be taken in Lincoln and include the date, location, and names of any people who are identifiable in the photo. Previously published photos can be viewed on the Lincoln Through the Lens page of the Lincoln Squirrel.
Two Lincoln organizations receive grants
Two Lincoln nonprofits received grants totaling $11,000 from the Foundation for MetroWest, which doled out a total of $269,000 at a ceremony on December 11.
The deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum ($5,000) and the Massachusetts Audubon Society ($6,000) were among the 40 nonprofits in33 cities and towns to receive funding, bringing the foundation’s total 2017 grant distribution to $1.5 million. The funds distributed through the Regional Competitive Grant Program focus on family support, arts and culture initiatives, and the environment. More than 95 grant applications were considered.
Grants to organizations in towns bordering Lincoln included $5,000 to 51 Walden, Inc., and $6,000 to OARS (both in Concord), $5,000 to Hope and Comfort and $6,000 to the Charles River Watershed Association (both in Weston), and $9,000 to Minuteman Senior Services in Bedford.
Nonprofit recipients will use the funding to strengthen local communities by supporting a wide range of programs and projects, including immigrant services, historic preservation projects, mental health counseling, workforce development, resources for the elderly and victims of domestic abuse, language and literacy programs, visual and performing arts, and clean waterway initiatives.
Earlier this year, Lincoln School students involved in the foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program studied charitable organizations and chose two (Save a Dog and Lucy’s Love Bus) to receive grants from the Lincoln’s Ogden Codman Trust, which funded a three-year program for students who live and/or learn in Lincoln.
“Our grant-making is a significant source of funding for the MetroWest community, thanks to the generosity of our donors,” said Judith G. Salerno, the foundation’s executive director. “This year, we are honored to support a range of programs from immigrant services to music performances. As your community foundation, we continually strive to make the biggest impact as possible here at home.”
Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest promotes philanthropy in the region, helps donors maximize the impact of their local giving, and serves as a resource for local nonprofits. Since inception, the foundation has granted more than $14 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $18 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact.
Lincoln hospice house to feature art from deCordova
Left to right: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Executive Director John Ravenal, Care Dimensions President Patricia Ahern, Care Dimensions board member Ellen Smith, and deCordova Director of Corporate Relations and Art Loan Program Sharon Glennon.
The Care Dimensions inpatient hospice house slated to open in Lincoln in February will feature artworks on loan from the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.
“In choosing design elements for the interior of the new house, we saw a need to enlist help when it came to selecting just the right artwork for our gathering spaces,” said Mary Simboski, vice president of philanthropy at Care Dimensions. “We immediately thought of the deCordova. They have an incredible reputation of inspiring and enriching their visitors, and we are thrilled to partner with them through their Art Loan program.”
Unique to deCordova, the Art Loan Program is a membership benefit that provides area businesses and organizations the opportunity to exhibit artwork of both established and emerging contemporary New England artists in their spaces. Staff from the deCordova will work closely with Care Dimensions to assess artwork needs, determine appropriate exhibition locations, and make curatorial recommendations for exhibition content. The original artworks available for loan are from deCordova’s extensive permanent collection and are augmented by the artwork of lending artists.
“We’re grateful to the talented deCordova staff for providing pieces that blend in with the feel and surroundings of the facility, all the while accomplishing the goal of giving our patients and their loved ones visual arts that are soothing, contemplative and inspiring,” said Care Dimensions board member Ellen Smith.