This spring, the Lincoln Council on Aging invites residents to create their own “third age” (life after 60) their way with a new series of presentations and discussions that meets their individual needs physically, emotionally, spiritually and legally.
While everyone is encouraged to attend all the sessions since they interrelate, residents are also welcome to come to only those presentations they wish to. The programs will feature plentiful opportunities for small and large group discussion. There is no need to sign up, except for the introductory lunch on April 8, and all programs are free.
The series will kick off on Friday, April 8 at noon with a sandwich lunch provided by Newbury Court and continue through June 10 with seven programs on a wide variety of topics. Those who would like lunch on April 8 should call the COA at 781-259-8811 to reserve their place. All programs will be held at Bemis Hall. The full schedule is as follows:
Living your purpose—your reason for being
The Rev. Lilian J. Warner, Newbury Court chaplain
Friday, April 8 – lunch at 12 p.m., presentation at 12:30 p.m.
Teaching the mind and body to communicate
Arthur Gleiner, MD and Amanda McLain, MD
Friday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Regular exercise is good medicine for mind and body
Terri Zaborowski, certified group fitness instructor
Thursday, April 21 at 2:15 p.m.
Readying your legal toolbox in case of the unexpected
Sasha Golden, elder law attorney
Friday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Making and communicating about tough end-of-life decisions
Sally Pastorik, Brookhaven Hospice
Friday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m.
Creating independence at home with in-home services and technology
Hector Montesino, Deaconess Abundant Life Services
Friday, May 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Living in a small space and loving it
Lyn Spaeth, Transformations (home staging and interior redesign)
Friday, June 10 at 12:30 p.m.
“Life in the ‘third age’ has unique challenges, but also new opportunities for pursuing new skills and interests and being with family and friends,” said COA Director Carolyn Bottum. “Truly, your experience is largely determined by whether you look at life through a positive or negative lens, how you take care of your health, and how well prepared you are for the unexpected. This series is designed to give people the information they need to have the best ‘third age’ possible while also offering lots of time for discussion to share wisdom and life experiences with others.”
For more information, call the COA at 781-259-8811.
