Here are the activities in January sponsored by the Lincoln Council on Aging. For more information, call the COA at 781-259-8811.
January events sponsored by the COA
seniors
Park and Rec announces winter activities
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter 2014 brochure is now available online at www.lincolnrec.com. Classes beginning next week include: Ballroom Dance Drop-in for adults (Friday nights) Latin Dance for adults (Thursday nights) Open Studio for adults (Thursdays) Chess Wizards for school age children (Thursdays) Musical Theater for school age children (Tuesdays) Music Together for preschoolers on (Mondays and Fridays)…
Winter wellness clinics for all ages starting Dec. 6
Lincoln residents of all ages are invited to meet with a nurse at no charge at one of several wellness clinics. Get your blood pressure and/or BMI (body mass index) checked, ask questions, or learn about wellness resources. Clinics will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on the following Fridays at the Community Building…
December activities at the Council on Aging
Library offers Game Days, passes to Einstein’s Workshop
Do you love playing board games? Do you want to learn new games? We’re going to try another two Games Days at different times at the Lincoln Public Library. What: Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Acquire, and more (click on the links for more info about each game). When: Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov….
Council on Aging events for November
For more information about an of these events, call the Lincoln Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.
November 4 — 12:30 p.m.
Lincoln Academy with Chuck Miller: Getting the most of the town’s new website
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. to hear Chuck Miller, Lincoln’s IT director, discuss “Getting the Most of the Town’s New Website.” Bring a bag lunch. 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.
November 4 and beyond –10 a.m.
Like to walk with friends?
Walking is a great way to stay fit. Walking with friends is more fun and will help you keep motivated to get into a healthy walking routine. If you’d like to join with others who walk once a week, come down to Bemis Hall on Mondays at 10 a.m. A group will walk from there or drive to a trail or other walking path for a short walk. You may walk for as long or as short a time as you like. Give it a try!
Important Medicare info session on Oct. 25
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nyone on Medicare as well as family members and other caregivers should plan to attend “Medicare 2014 Updates and What You Need to Know to Change Plans” on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at Bemis Hall to prepare for the Medicare open enrollment period coming up.
“Senior Dining” menu announced
Lincoln seniors are invited to a gourmet meal in an elegant setting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15 at St. Anne’s Church. On the menu will be Country Captain chicken, Newbury Court rice, roasted butternut squash, fresh garden salad with croutons and balsamic vinaigrette, assorted rolls and butter, and apple crisp. You must reserve by…
Seniors warned about Medicare scam; info session on Oct. 25
Police report that scammers have been calling older residents in towns in the region saying they are from Medicare and trying to set up home visits. If you get such a call, try to get a phone number and report it to the Lincoln Police. Medicare does not call beneficiaries to set up home visits….
Council on Aging announces October activities
For more information on any of these events, visit the Council on Aging website. Save the Date: Flu Shot Clinic at Bemis Hall on November 2 Come to the Board of Health/COA flu clinic at Bemis Hall on Saturday, November 2 from 9-11 a.m. In accordance with federal CDC and state Department of Public Health guidelines,…