Holiday shopping fraud prevention
November 1 at 12 p.m.
The holidays are right around the corner. Are you armed with vital information to keep yourself safe from scammers when you do your shopping, whether in stores or online? Come to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at noon when Robin Putnam, research and special projects manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will lead a discussion on topics such as: Black Friday shopping tips, return policies, defective merchandise, warranties, lost or stolen packages, gift certificates, credit card skimming devices and how to spot them, and identity theft and fraud prevention.
Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Katherine Clark
November 1 at 1 p.m.
A constituent services representative for Congresswoman Katherine Clark, will hold Office Hours at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 1–2 p.m. on federal benefits and other concerns. No need to sign up.
You’ve been selected!
November 1 at 2 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 stay for the hour, they hope to see you from 2–3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Medicare 101: what to know, how to choose
November 1 at 7 p.m.
Come find out the basics of Medicare on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Minuteman Senior Services SHINE counselors Don Milan and Anne Meade. This introduction to Medicare is especially for those who will be signing up in the next year, but is also for those who just wish to learn more and understand their benefits better. Don and Anne will discuss traditional Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and medication drug coverage (Medicare, Parts A, B, C, and D), how to go about choosing the plan or plans that are best for you, avoiding penalties when you sign up late, and more. Bring your questions and concerns! Minuteman Senior Services provides a variety of services that help seniors and people with disabilities live in the setting of their choice. For more information, call toll-free 888-222-6171 or visit www.minutemansenior.org.
Coping when you have a family member in hospice
November 3 at 10 a.m.
Having a family member with an advanced/life limiting illness can be overwhelming, but this stage of life can also be a time of healing for all involved. All family members are invited to an informal discussion at Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Steve Menichetti, RN, and Lilian Warner of Deaconess Abundant Life Services, and Mary Crowe, LICSW, ACHP-SW of Care Dimensions will offer some information and strategies on caring for the caregiver from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective with plenty of time for you to share your own experiences.
Give thanks for the Lincoln Trad Jazz Band!
November 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday and jazz is America’s most traditional music, so celebrate Nov. with the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band! Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 3 at 12:30 to hear them play, tap your toes, or get up and dance if you can’t sit still. Cheek to Cheek, Ain’t Misbehavin’, When You’re Smilin’ — you name it, they play it!
Toni Lynn Washington and Sax Gordon Beadle sing and play the blues
November 5 at 2 p.m.
All ages are invited to a free concert by renowned Boston-area blues vocalist Toni Lynn Washington and acclaimed saxophonist Sax Gordon Beadle on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Bemis Hall. The performance is the First Annual Ronna Cooper Memorial Concert and is sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln COA. It is a gift from Margo Cooper in celebration of her mother’s life. Ms. Washington has delighted and awed audiences in Boston and around the country and the globe for decades as both a singer and songwriter. She has received the Boston Blues Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, had seven Blues Music Award nominations, and released five CDs. Sax Gordon, known for his “hard-blowing, exciting, gutsy” signature style, has performed around the world, won numerous awards, and recorded six CDs. The Duke Robillard rhythm section: Bruce Bears on keyboard, Jesse Williams on bass, and Mark Teixeira on drums will back up Toni Lynn and Sax Gordon for this fabulous afternoon of music.
Lincoln Academy with Jennifer Haugh: Making climate change personal—using public art to motivate sustainable behavior
November 6 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 6 at 12:30 to hear Jennifer Haugh discuss “Making Climate Change Personal: Using Public Art to Motivate Sustainable Behavior.” Despite the increased frequency of extreme weather events, the effects of individual impacts on climate change are still an abstraction for many. This presentation by the founder of Iconic Energy Consulting looks at concepts ranging from mitigating the aesthetic effects of wind turbines to “feedback” sculpture that rewards communities for reducing energy use, and explores the challenges of connecting the dots between personal choices and global impacts. The Council on Aging 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!
Techno teach-in with LEAP students
November 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Middle school students from the LEAP after-school program invite you to join them at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 2:30–3:30 p.m. to get help with a variety of devices, such as computers, cell phones, iPads and tablets, and more! Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.
Celebrate Veterans Day with other veterans and spouses
November 9 at 9 a.m.
Celebrate Veterans Day with other veterans and their spouses on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at Bemis Hall. You’ll be treated to pancakes with butter and syrup, coffee, and great conversation! This is a social time just to chat and get to know other veterans in town. The breakfast is free, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Bowling
November 9 at 2 p.m.
Go Bowling at the Acton Bowladrome with the COA on Thursday, Nov. 9. Most of us haven’t bowled in years, but don’t worry — bowlers will be using small balls (called candlepin bowling). The group will have four bowlers to a lane and maybe get a little competition going. Afterwards, they will head for an early dinner to Not Your Average Joe’s to discuss their bowling skills or lack thereof. They will leave Donelan’s parking lot at 2 p.m. and plan to be back in Lincoln by 6:15 p.m. Traveling in a Doherty’s School Bus, the cost of the trip is $15 which includes lane and shoe rental and dinner will be on your own. To make your reservation, send your check to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Rd., Lincoln MA, 781-257-5050.
How much is that antique or jewelry worth?
November 9 at 2:15 p.m.
You never know what treasures you might have hidden in your attic or jewelry box. Come to a special Appraisal Afternoon with Karen M. Keane, CEO, and Kaitlin Shinnick, senior specialist, fine jewelry, from Skinner Auctioneers, on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2:15 at Bemis Hall. Ms. Keane or Ms. Shinnick will identify, comment on, and place a value on one item. If you don’t have anything to be appraised, come on down to join the fun and see what your friends and neighbors have brought.
Lincoln Academy with Zach Woods: amateurs assist in the second war for U.S. independence
November 13 at 12:30 p.m..
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 13 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 Council on Aging 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
November 13 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 is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Nov. 13 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
November 14 at 10 a.m.
Meet with a nurse at Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 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.
The COA science group: 4,000 feet of climate change, part II
November 16 at 10:15 a.m.
Join physicist Stanley Solomon on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 10:15 a.m. in Bemis Hall for the second in a three-part series exploring the physicists’ view of climate change using articles from three issues of Physics Today, a professional journal published by the American Physics Society and read by physicists worldwide. In this session, Stan will discuss the validity of accumulated temperature measurements. He plans to distribute copies of the articles before the sessions, so if you would like copies, please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to leave your name and email address.
Brush up on CPR and auto-defibrillators
November 17 at 9 a.m.
Knowing CPR and how to use an automatic defibrillator (AED) can help you save a life. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. for a brush-up or an introduction to CPR and use of a defibrillator given by the Fire Department. This free workshop may lead to certification or you may take it just in case you come across someone in need in your daily life. Call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up and let us know if you would like certification. All ages are welcome! (maximum of 20.)
Lincoln Academy with Lawrence Climo: An American doctor in the Vietnamese Health Service, 1966–67
November 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 to hear Lawrence Climo discuss “An American Doctor in the Vietnamese Health Service, 1966-67.” Dr. Lawrence Climo is a retired physician, new to Lincoln. He’s also a Vietnam vet. Larry participated in an unusual military mission during the Vietnam War for which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by the U.S. government and the Gallantry Cross with Palm by the Republic of Vietnam. Come hear about those experiences, which he has recently detailed in a book. The Council on Aging 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.
Gourmet luncheon with friends old and new
November 21 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, Nov. 21 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 even if you have previously attended. 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 when you sign up. 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.
Fireside chat: what are you grateful for?
November 22 at 10 a.m.
Let’s give thanks. Even if you’ve had a challenging year, let’s not dwell on that. What are you grateful for? Discuss your thoughts and ideas with a group on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at their new location in the Community Room at Lincoln Woods (50 Wells Rd.). The Fireside Chat meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. and is facilitated by Sharon Antia.
