How to talk to kids about the election Licensed psychologist and Lincoln resident/parent Cris Ratiner will lead a conversation on “How to Talk with Your Children About the Election and Its Aftermath” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hartwell multipurpose room. Ratiner has worked with parents and families in ordinary times as well as…
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Middlesex DA offers tips on avoiding theft and scams
Hang onto your purse in the supermarket, move your garbage cans, and don’t fall for the “grandparents scam” were some of the bits of advice offered by Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan at a Council on Aging crime prevention talk. Ryan, who headed the DA’s Elder and Disabled Persons Protection Unit for 20 years,…
Council on Aging activities in November
Coffee with artist Stephanie Rolfe November 1 at 2:30 p.m. Join artist Stephanie Rolfe at “Coffee with the Artist” on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall to celebrate her exhibit of watercolors showing in the Bemis Gallery. Rolfe didn’t begin painting till age 65, but it then became “a vigorous, enjoyable adventure,”…
Medicare 2017 open enrollment session on Friday
Anyone who’s now on Medicare as well as their family members and other caregivers should plan to attend the Medicare 2017 Open Enrollment Insurance Update Session on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. This session offers an opportunity to find out changes in Medicare’s benefits and costs and get information directly from supplemental insurance companies and the town’s Veterans…
Council on Aging activities in October
Watercolors with Jane October 3 at 9 a.m. Rediscover the joyful soul within you through art and nature in Jane Cooper’s watercolor class. Jane will offer fun dabbling in watercolor painting of scenes of nature, landscapes or some favorite sky. Four classes will be offered each Friday and Monday beginning October 3 and then another…
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Free ‘Positive Psychology’ classes begin Friday The Lincoln Council on Aging is offering a new course on “Positive Psychology” this fall through a special grant from the Ogden Codman Trust. The free, eight-session course for all ages will be held on Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Bemis Hall beginning Friday, Sept. 16. Participants will…
Council on Aging activities in September
“Staying in touch” group September 6 at 2:30 p.m. Take time to get in touch and stay in touch with ourselves and others. All are invited to a discussion group to be held each Tuesday from 2:30-4 p.m. at Bemis Hall beginning September 6. This is an opportunity to chat with others on an array…
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Events at the library next week “Music from 5,000 Years of Civilization: A slide Presentation on the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra” will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. Accentuating the beauty of ancient Chinese instruments like the pipa and the erhu amidst the grandeur of a Western symphony, the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra…
COA activities in August
August 3 at 11 a.m. Codman Estate tour, garden visits and luncheon You are invited to spend a delightful summer day at the Codman Estate on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. presented by Jai Kaur Annamaria San Antonio, the Lincoln Council on Aging, and Historic New England. Enjoy a house tour,…
July activities at the Council on Aging
New “Staying in Touch” group July 5 at 2:30 p.m. The slower pace of summer is a wonderful time to get in touch and stay in touch with ourselves and others. All are invited to a new discussion group facilitated by Wanda Paik to be held on Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 from…