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.
Free mental health clinics now available in Lincoln
July 8 at 9 a.m.
Residents of all ages are invited to call Emily at 781-259-8811 to schedule an appointment with a mental health counselor from Eliot Community Health Services at Lincoln Woods (50 Wells Rd.) on July 8 and August 12 from 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Future clinics will be held the second Monday of each month during those same hours. The counselor is available for 45-minute appointments to discuss issues related to anxiety, depression, joblessness, loss, or any other part of life you need to talk about, and they can also make referrals for ongoing treatment if you wish. Sessions are free. The Eliot Center may be able to bill insurance, but you are not responsible for any copays if you cannot afford them. The Lincoln COA and Eliot Community Health Services are extremely grateful to First Parish in Lincoln and St. Anne’s in the Fields for their very generous funding of the clinics.
Selectmen’s office hour
July 8 at 1 p.m.
To drop by and visit with a member of the Board of Selectmen at Bemis Hall. 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 Mondays, July 8 and August 5.
Free elder law clinic
July 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? Come to the COA’s monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, July 8 from 3-4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.
Tai chi in the park
July 9 at 9:30 a.m.PLACE: Pierce Park
Sign up now for tai chi in the park, which will meet Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. with tai chi form practice at Pierce Park from July 9 to August 6 at a cost of $5 per day. Bring a water bottle, lawn chair and a hat! In bad weather the class will meet under the tent. Students may use the Pierce House restroom. The class is for continuing students only. New students may also sign up for fall beginning classes, to be held for 13 weeks starting September 16: Mondays from 2:15– 3:15 p.m., Wednesdays from 1–2 p.m., and Thursdays from 9:15–10:15. Cost is $60 for one class per week, $80 for two classes per week, and $100 for three classes per week. For info, contact Jane Moss at 259-9822 or mindbodyjm@comcast.net.
Free wellness clinics for all ages
July 9 at 10 a.m.
PLACE: Lincoln Woods
Meet with a nurse at 50 Wells Road in Lincoln Woods on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 a.m.–noon or Bemis Hall on Tuesday, July 16 from 9–11 a.m. Blood pressure, nutrition and fitness, medication management, chronic disease management, resources, and more. Services provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care. The Bemis Hall clinic is supported by the Pierce House.
Birds of prey with Drumlin Farm
July 9 at 1 p.m.
Birds of prey — they soar above us, majestic and wild. Come to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, July 9 at 1 p.m. when a teacher-naturalist from Drumlin Farm brings their spectacular “Birds of Prey” program to the COA. Observe a live hawk and larger owls as you learn about behavioral and physical adaptations they use to hunt and catch prey. Investigate the role that birds of prey play within their ecosystems.
Get the latest updates on tick-borne diseases
July 10 at 1 p.m.
Get the latest information on ticks, how to prevent tick-borne diseases, and what to do if you have a tick bite when Lincoln’s public health nurse, Tricia McGean, RN, comes to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. She will discuss the appearance and life cycle of ticks, habitats and activity seasons of ticks, risky times to be bitten and risky activities, tick-borne diseases and their symptoms, how tick-borne diseases are diagnosed and treated, and personal protection — how to do tick checks, safely remove ticks, and safely repel ticks, and personal advocacy with your doctors. This program will be of interest and is open to all ages.
New group for dealing with change
July 11 at 11:45 a.m.
As we age we deal with a multitude of different changes. It may be grieving the death of a spouse, partner, or dear friend. It may be coping with a chronic or terminal illness, or a change in our own physical capacities. We may be wrestling with decisions about whether to remain in our homes or move to an apartment, retirement community, or assisted living facility. It is often useful for people to have an opportunity to share their feelings and their challenges in a supportive group environment. Claire Gerstein, LICSW will be starting a new group on Thursday mornings from 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. on July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 at Bemis Hall. No need to sign up.
Musical jazz lunch
July 11 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 old friends. Bring a lunch; the COA provides beverages and dessert. The band will play on Thursdays, July 11 and August 1 starting at noon.
Coffee with Town Administrator Tim Higgins
July 15 at 1 p.m.
Do you have a question, concern or idea about town government? Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. for coffee with Tim Higgins, Lincoln’s town administrator. Discuss important issues affecting our town in a friendly, informal atmosphere.
Are you a Lincoln history buff?
July 17 at 1 p.m.
Do you know about the great waterworks controversy? Or what happened on June 17, 1844 that made it important in Lincoln history? If so, come compete in the Lincoln History Trivia Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 17 at 1 p.m. at Bemis Hall. The questions will be written by Jack MacLean, who will also judge using his book A Rich Harvest: The History, Buildings, and People of Lincoln. You can compete or simply sit and watch. Prizes will be awarded.
Learn about Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefit for in-home care
July 18 at 10:15 a.m.
If you are a veteran or spouse who needs in-home care or you know someone who is, please come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, July 18 at 10:15 a.m. when Lincoln’s veterans services officer, Peter Harvell, will explain the Aid and Attendance Veterans Benefit. These benefits will pay for in-home care, such as that provided by visiting nurses, so that veterans and spouses can age in place.
A summer cruise to the Isles of Shoals
July 25 at 9:45 a.m.
Have you made your reservation to sail away on July 25 to experience the fascinating sagas of the legendary New Hampshire and Maine seacoast? Remember that the trip will depart Donelan’s parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and return about 6:30 p.m. The Isles of Shoals are an intriguing archipelago of nine islands steeped with history. On the three-hour cruise, accompanied by a local historian, you will see up close the workings of Portsmouth Harbor, a unique working port with tugboats, tankers, the nation’s oldest active naval yard, the closed castle-like prison known as “the Alcatraz of the East,” the quaint Olde Port waterfront, a famous grand resort hotel, historic forts, and lighthouses. On the way up to Portsmouth you will stop for lunch at Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, Maine. As the tour is mainly by ship, walking is minimal and steady sea legs are all that is required. The non-refundable cost of the trip is $59, lunch included. The trip is full, so please call Donna Rizzo at 781-257-5050 to be put on the waiting list. The deadline to reserve is July 5.
Memory Café
July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: The Commons
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, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. Enjoy entertainment by Stradella, Tony D’Eramo, the strolling accordion player, delightful refreshments, and time for fun and socializing. Future Memory Cafés will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month (but not in August) from 10:30 a.m to noon at the Commons. Contact Amy Gagne of Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance, 781-275-1400 or amy@rightathomecare.com or the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 for more information.
Farmer’s market coupon program
July 29
Anyone 60 and over whose income is below about $22,400 for a single person or $31,300 for a couple may be eligible for the Farmer’s Market Coupon Program, which provides free coupons worth $25 that can be redeemed at some local farmer’s markets. A limited number of coupons will be given to eligible seniors on a first come, first served basis from 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall or 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Woods Community Room, 50 Wells Road, on Monday, July 29. For more information, call Emily at 781-259-8811.
Tom Gumbart’s favorite nature photos
July 29 at 1 p.m.
The Lincoln Conservation Commission’s own Tom Gumbart is a creative and skilled nature photographer, catching through his camera views of wildlife — plants, insects, and animals — that will amaze and amuse you! Come see some of Tom’s favorite nature photos on Monday, July 29 at 1 p.m. here at Bemis Hall. You’ll come away with a new appreciation for the natural world all around us.
Ask the Fire Department
July 31 at 1 p.m.
Do you have a question or idea about fire prevention or smoke detectors, fall prevention, CPR, or AEDs, ambulance and EMT services, being prepared for storms and other disasters, or anything else related to the Fire Department? Come on down to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. when Ben Juhola of the Lincoln Fire Department will be here to answer questions and discuss any concerns.
Save the date:
Crane Estate and Woodman’s for lunch in October
Come on Thursday, October 3 to the Crane Estate in Ipswich. You will take a docent led tour of Castle Hill, the elegant 59-room, Stuart-style mansion designed by architect David Adler in 1928. You will have time to see the Olmstead Gardens and the refurbished Rose Garden or walk to the beach on the grand promenade, if weather permits. Then you will head to the famous Woodman’s for a seafood lunch on your own. You must be able to ascend and descend the grand staircase and stand and walk unaided during the hour-long house tour. Cost is $26, nonrefundable, and lunch is not included. The bus will leave Donelan’s parking lot at 9:45 a.m. sharp, and plan to return to Lincoln by 3:30 p.m. To reserve your space, send a check made out to FLCOA/Trips, to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773. Be sure to include your phone number and email. Your reservation is complete when your check is received. Questions? Contact Donna at 781-257-5050 or donna@ecacbed.com.
