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September 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
CPR and Defibrillators to Save Family and Friends2019-09-16T10:00:00Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator (AED) can help you save a life. Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 16 at 10:00 am for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop will not lead to certification, but it will give you the basics of what to do if you are with someone who has a medical crisis for which CPR or a defibrillator are appropriate. Call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to sign up. All ages are welcome! (Maximum of 20).
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator (AED) can help you save a life. Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 16 at 10:00 am for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop will not lead to certification, but it will give you the basics of what to do if you are with someone who has a medical crisis for which CPR or a defibrillator are appropriate. Call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to sign up. All ages are welcome! (Maximum of 20).
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September 16, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
LINCOLN ACADEMY: Jennifer Burney: Update on South Lincoln Initiatives2019-09-16T12:30:00Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 16 at 12:30 pm when Jennifer Burney gives an “Update on South Lincoln Initiatives.” Jennifer Burney, Director of Planning and Land Use, will provide an overview of the initiatives going on at South Lincoln Village District (Lincoln Station) to create a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly village center by encouraging a mix of residential and non-residential uses, promote an active and connected pedestrian environment, promote innovative approaches to parking, and provide housing choices for households of all incomes, ages, and sizes. 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!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 16 at 12:30 pm when Jennifer Burney gives an “Update on South Lincoln Initiatives.” Jennifer Burney, Director of Planning and Land Use, will provide an overview of the initiatives going on at South Lincoln Village District (Lincoln Station) to create a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly village center by encouraging a mix of residential and non-residential uses, promote an active and connected pedestrian environment, promote innovative approaches to parking, and provide housing choices for households of all incomes, ages, and sizes. 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!
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September 17, 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
Enjoy a Gourmet Lunch with the Fire Department!2019-09-17T11:30:00Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch with friends new and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, September 17 at St. Anne’s Church. Our special guests will be Brian Young, Interim Fire Chief, Ben Juhola, and others from the Fire Department! Come get to know them and ask questions! Tricia McGean, Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse, will offer free blood pressure readings. Please reserve by calling the COA at (781) 259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of lunch is $5 per person. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let us 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.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch with friends new and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, September 17 at St. Anne’s Church. Our special guests will be Brian Young, Interim Fire Chief, Ben Juhola, and others from the Fire Department! Come get to know them and ask questions! Tricia McGean, Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse, will offer free blood pressure readings. Please reserve by calling the COA at (781) 259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of lunch is $5 per person. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let us 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.
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September 17, 2019, 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
Keep It Moving! Better Bowels for Your Best Health2019-09-17T14:15:00You may not like talking about them, but if you don’t keep your bowels in shape, you will be uncomfortable and you could end up with serious disease. Come find out what you need to know when Tricia McGean, RN, comes to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, September 17 at 2:15 pm. Tricia will discuss what can go wrong with your bowels, how to stay healthy, and what to do if you suspect something is seriously wrong.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 You may not like talking about them, but if you don’t keep your bowels in shape, you will be uncomfortable and you could end up with serious disease. Come find out what you need to know when Tricia McGean, RN, comes to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, September 17 at 2:15 pm. Tricia will discuss what can go wrong with your bowels, how to stay healthy, and what to do if you suspect something is seriously wrong.
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September 18, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
Can You Help Us Brainstorm LGBT Programming? 2019-09-18T17:30:00The Lincoln COA, Minuteman Senior Services and the LGBT Aging Project at Fenway Health are exploring potential LGBT programs to be offered in the future – and they want your ideas! All are invited to a pizza dinner to brainstorm what they may offer and other issues to be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Bemis Hall.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 The Lincoln COA, Minuteman Senior Services and the LGBT Aging Project at Fenway Health are exploring potential LGBT programs to be offered in the future – and they want your ideas! All are invited to a pizza dinner to brainstorm what they may offer and other issues to be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 18 at Bemis Hall.
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September 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Navigating Medicare if You Are an LGBT Older Adult2019-09-18T19:00:00Getting the most from your Medicare benefits can present special challenges for older adults in the LGBT community, whether because you are not married to your partner or for other reasons. All are invited to a presentation by Mark Heumann of the Minuteman Senior Services SHINE program on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:00 pm at Bemis Hall to learn more about how to navigate Medicare in these special circumstances. Bring your questions and concerns! Also all are invited to come from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to enjoy pizza and brainstorm for potential LGBT programs for older adults in Lincoln!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Getting the most from your Medicare benefits can present special challenges for older adults in the LGBT community, whether because you are not married to your partner or for other reasons. All are invited to a presentation by Mark Heumann of the Minuteman Senior Services SHINE program on Wednesday, September 18, at 7:00 pm at Bemis Hall to learn more about how to navigate Medicare in these special circumstances. Bring your questions and concerns! Also all are invited to come from 5:30 to 7:00 pm to enjoy pizza and brainstorm for potential LGBT programs for older adults in Lincoln!
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September 19, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Bemis Hall
Massachusetts Veterans Benefits Overview2019-09-19T10:15:00Join Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell on Thursday, September 19 at 10:15 am at Bemis Hall for an overview of Massachusetts Veterans Benefits. Find out the definition of a Massachusetts veteran and learn about a variety of programs and benefits, including annuities, the property tax work-off program, and the Yellow Ribbon program to help with educational expenses. Whether you are interested for yourself or a family member, come on down!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Join Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell on Thursday, September 19 at 10:15 am at Bemis Hall for an overview of Massachusetts Veterans Benefits. Find out the definition of a Massachusetts veteran and learn about a variety of programs and benefits, including annuities, the property tax work-off program, and the Yellow Ribbon program to help with educational expenses. Whether you are interested for yourself or a family member, come on down!
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September 19, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
Bernadette Quirk: An Immersion Trip to a Home for Children in the Dominican Republic in Pastels and Photos2019-09-19T14:30:00Come experience the recent St Julia Immersion Trip to the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Casa in the Dominican Republic in June, 2019 through pastel paintings and photos by Bernadette Quirk. You can learn more about the NPH Casa Santa Maria as well as hear stories of Bernadette’s time there working with children at an Artist’s Coffee on Thursday, September 19 at 2:30 pm at Bemis Hall. Bernadette’s exhibit will be up through October. On October 28 at 12:30, come to Bemis to hear Colm McGarry, St. Julia’s Pastoral and Youth Minister, talk more about the NPH/St. Julia Partnership and the trip.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come experience the recent St Julia Immersion Trip to the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Casa in the Dominican Republic in June, 2019 through pastel paintings and photos by Bernadette Quirk. You can learn more about the NPH Casa Santa Maria as well as hear stories of Bernadette’s time there working with children at an Artist’s Coffee on Thursday, September 19 at 2:30 pm at Bemis Hall. Bernadette’s exhibit will be up through October. On October 28 at 12:30, come to Bemis to hear Colm McGarry, St. Julia’s Pastoral and Youth Minister, talk more about the NPH/St. Julia Partnership and the trip.
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September 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Traveling Solo and Loving It2019-09-20T13:00:00Traveling solo can be fun and a wonderful way to see the world and meet new people. Debbie Toppan is a seasoned solo traveler who will share with you all she has learned on Friday, September 20 at 1:00 pm at Bemis Hall. Find out how to plan your trip, where to go and stay, what to do when you arrive and how to meet people along the way! Traveling solo is different from traveling with a companion, but it has its own joys. Come with your questions and concerns!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Traveling solo can be fun and a wonderful way to see the world and meet new people. Debbie Toppan is a seasoned solo traveler who will share with you all she has learned on Friday, September 20 at 1:00 pm at Bemis Hall. Find out how to plan your trip, where to go and stay, what to do when you arrive and how to meet people along the way! Traveling solo is different from traveling with a companion, but it has its own joys. Come with your questions and concerns!
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September 23, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
LINCOLN ACADEMY: Ron McAdow and Betsy Stokey: Tanzania Safari, and a Visit to Zanzibar2019-09-23T12:30:00Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 23, at 12:30 pm when Ron McAdow and Betsy Stokey discuss “Tanzania Safari, and a Visit to Zanzibar.” If you enjoy travel slideshows and seeing African animals, come to Ron and Betsy's presentation about Tanzania. They will show photos of the amazing landscapes in Ngorongoro Caldera, wonderful birds and animals, the Masai and other indigenous peoples, and the exotic seaside destination of Zanzibar. 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!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, September 23, at 12:30 pm when Ron McAdow and Betsy Stokey discuss “Tanzania Safari, and a Visit to Zanzibar.” If you enjoy travel slideshows and seeing African animals, come to Ron and Betsy's presentation about Tanzania. They will show photos of the amazing landscapes in Ngorongoro Caldera, wonderful birds and animals, the Masai and other indigenous peoples, and the exotic seaside destination of Zanzibar. 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!
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September 25, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
New Sewing Group!2019-09-25T15:00:00Do you love to sew and would like to share tips, show off projects, and chat? Come to the first meeting of the COA Sewing Club on Wednesday, September 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Bemis Hall. If you cannot meet on September 25 but would like to be part of the group, just call Carolyn at (781) 259-8811 and let her know when would be better for you.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Do you love to sew and would like to share tips, show off projects, and chat? Come to the first meeting of the COA Sewing Club on Wednesday, September 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Bemis Hall. If you cannot meet on September 25 but would like to be part of the group, just call Carolyn at (781) 259-8811 and let her know when would be better for you.
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September 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ The Commons in Lincoln
Memory Café for Elders with Dementia and Caregivers2019-09-26T10:30:00The Commons in Lincoln, Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance, and the Lincoln Council on Aging invite those with dementia and their family, friends, and caregivers to the free Lincoln Memory Café on Thursday, September 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. The Memory Café offers the opportunity for older adults with memory impairment and those who care for them to spend some fun, social time together. Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment by pianist Jerry Hurley who will play some of your favorite oldies as well as new songs. The Memory Café is held each fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 am to noon at The Commons in Lincoln (except in November and December when it will be the third Thursday due to holidays). Call Elizabeth Kaupp of Right at Home, (781) 275-1400 or the COA at (781) 259-8811 for more information.
The Commons in LincolnLincolnMA01773 The Commons in Lincoln, Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance, and the Lincoln Council on Aging invite those with dementia and their family, friends, and caregivers to the free Lincoln Memory Café on Thursday, September 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. The Memory Café offers the opportunity for older adults with memory impairment and those who care for them to spend some fun, social time together. Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment by pianist Jerry Hurley who will play some of your favorite oldies as well as new songs. The Memory Café is held each fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 am to noon at The Commons in Lincoln (except in November and December when it will be the third Thursday due to holidays). Call Elizabeth Kaupp of Right at Home, (781) 275-1400 or the COA at (781) 259-8811 for more information.
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September 26, 2019, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Getting RMV Services and Your REAL ID at the AAA2019-09-26T14:15:00The AAA offers road service, travel, insurance, financial services and Registry of Motor Vehicles services. You can renew or replace your license or ID, renew or replace your registration, transfer your registration, and replace your vehicle title. You can also get your “REAL ID,” an enhanced form of identification that you will need to travel or enter federal buildings beginning October 1, 2020. Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, September 26 at 2:15 pm to hear Samantha Sheridan from AAA talk about their services and how to use them as well as what documents are required for REAL ID.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 The AAA offers road service, travel, insurance, financial services and Registry of Motor Vehicles services. You can renew or replace your license or ID, renew or replace your registration, transfer your registration, and replace your vehicle title. You can also get your “REAL ID,” an enhanced form of identification that you will need to travel or enter federal buildings beginning October 1, 2020. Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, September 26 at 2:15 pm to hear Samantha Sheridan from AAA talk about their services and how to use them as well as what documents are required for REAL ID.
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September 27, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Bemis Hall
Pianist Wanda Paik in a Noontime Concert2019-09-27T12:00:00Wanda Paik will present a solo piano performance on Friday, September 27 at 12:00 noon at Bemis Hall. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. The program will include music by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. Wanda Paik has appeared with the Boston Pops with Arthur Fiedler and Erich Kunzel, and also with Harry Ellis Dickson and Max Hobart, among others. She has given solo piano recitals at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and at many colleges and universities throughout the country. Ms. Paik has performed at the American Embassies in Brazil and Trinidad as well as at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Ms. Paik has served as president of the New England Piano Teachers’ Association (NEPTA) and board member of the Concord Area Music School Association (CAMSA). She is a retired music faculty member of Regis College in Weston, MA. She has recorded two CD’s: Piano Perennials and Romantic Classics.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Wanda Paik will present a solo piano performance on Friday, September 27 at 12:00 noon at Bemis Hall. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. The program will include music by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. Wanda Paik has appeared with the Boston Pops with Arthur Fiedler and Erich Kunzel, and also with Harry Ellis Dickson and Max Hobart, among others. She has given solo piano recitals at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Fogg Museum at Harvard University, and at many colleges and universities throughout the country. Ms. Paik has performed at the American Embassies in Brazil and Trinidad as well as at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. Ms. Paik has served as president of the New England Piano Teachers’ Association (NEPTA) and board member of the Concord Area Music School Association (CAMSA). She is a retired music faculty member of Regis College in Weston, MA. She has recorded two CD’s: Piano Perennials and Romantic Classics.
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September 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Bemis Hall
Painters and Personalities at the Codman Estate2019-09-28T10:00:00Historic New England and the Lincoln Council on Aging are pleased to present a special talk and tour, Portraits and Personalities: The Codman Portrait Collection, at the Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. From high-end works by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart, to others by once-famous artists, to humble family snapshots, the Codman portrait collection extends over 200 years of changing styles. Hear the real stories of the people behind these pictures, both the subjects and the artists. Lincoln residents free of charge. $15 Historic New England members, $20 nonmembers. All are required to register. Call (617) 994-6690 or register online at www.historicnewengland.org. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Historic New England and the Lincoln Council on Aging are pleased to present a special talk and tour, Portraits and Personalities: The Codman Portrait Collection, at the Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, on Saturday, September 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. From high-end works by John Singleton Copley and Gilbert Stuart, to others by once-famous artists, to humble family snapshots, the Codman portrait collection extends over 200 years of changing styles. Hear the real stories of the people behind these pictures, both the subjects and the artists. Lincoln residents free of charge. $15 Historic New England members, $20 nonmembers. All are required to register. Call (617) 994-6690 or register online at www.historicnewengland.org. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lincoln Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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September 30, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
LINCOLN ACADEMY: Lawrence Buell: Herman Melville at 200: The Man, the Books, and the Legends, with a Special Look at the Afterlives of Moby-Dick 2019-09-30T12:30:00Come to Bemis Hall on Monday September 30, at 12:30 pm when Lawrence Buell discusses “Herman Melville at 200: The Man, the Books, and the Legends, with a Special Look at the Afterlives of Moby-Dick.” 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!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come to Bemis Hall on Monday September 30, at 12:30 pm when Lawrence Buell discusses “Herman Melville at 200: The Man, the Books, and the Legends, with a Special Look at the Afterlives of Moby-Dick.” 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!
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