Board of Health Meeting

October 16, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

October 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Hazardous Waste Facility

All residents must pre-register by calling Elaine Carroll at 781-259-2614 or by dropping in at the Board of Health Office, 16 Lincoln Road, 2nd floor. The next and last scheduled event for 2019 will be on Nov. 2. Latex paint will not be accepted at this facility since it is not a hazardous product. Please contact the Board of Health for ways to properly dispose of latex paint.

Board of Selectmen's Meeting

October 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

Vote to convene Special Town Meeting on November 2, 2019, and to sign a revised Warrant, the purpose of which is to ask Town Meeting to authorize the Water Commission to transfer, and/or borrow funds to address various FY 20 operating and capital budget requirements.

Board of Selectmen's Meeting

October 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

Board of Selectmen as part of a Multi-Board Meeting

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

Conservation Commission Meeting

October 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Town Offices - Conservation department

Filing a Claim for Veterans Compensation or Pension and Getting a Veterans ID Card

October 17, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM @ Bemis Hall

If you are a veteran or a spouse or survivor of a veteran, come find out how to file a claim for Veterans Compensation or a Pension and get a veterans ID card when Peter Harvell, Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer, gives a presentation at Bemis Hall on Thursday, October 17 at 10:15 am. He will go through these processes step-by-step and be available afterwards to provide one-to-one help. Don’t miss out!

Treasures and Challenges of Living Alone

October 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Bemis Hall

Do you live alone? Would you like to talk with others about the joys and challenges of living alone and share insights and strategies for making social connections? Join Carol DiGianni, MED, in a group on Thursday mornings at 10:30 October 17, 24, and 31 at Bemis. You’ll also learn practices to help you create the life you want to live.

Better Balance and Winter Preparedness Fair!

October 18, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Bemis Hall

Find out how to improve your balance and be prepared for winter at a Fair to be held on Friday, October 18 from 1 to 3 pm at Bemis Hall. The fair is free and sponsored by the Lincoln Fire Department, the COA, and Parks and Recreation. Come take workshops in how Tai Chi or aerobics and strength training can help maintain balance, fall prevention, CPR, and winter preparedness. Be screened for blood pressure and balance and come with questions about your medications. Bring home brochures and other information and enjoy delicious refreshments!

LINCOLN ACADEMY: Ian Watson: What Is Early Music?

October 21, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall

Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, October 21 at 12:30 pm when Ian Watson discusses “What Is Early Music?” Early music encompasses many centuries of music and styles. Join Ian Watson, Music Director at First Parish in Lincoln as well as Associate Conductor of the Handel and Haydn Society, as he explores early music with musical examples and then draws some conclusions. 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. All ages welcome!

The Flu Shot Clinic is Back!

October 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bemis Hall

Lincoln residents 65 and over are invited to come to the Board of Health/COA flu clinic at Bemis Hall on Tuesday, October 22 from 10 am to noon. Please wear a short-sleeved shirt and bring your insurance cards but there is no out of pocket charge to you. We will have the quadrivalent form of the vaccine which makes up approximately 80% of available 2019-2020 vaccine and is indicated for a majority of the adult population. The High Dose vaccine will also be available to those 65 or older. Services provided by Emerson Hospital Home Care.

How is My Brain Health?

October 22, 2019, 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bemis Hall

How does our memory work and what can be done to improve brain functioning? Find out the answers to these and other questions when Claire Carrazco, DO, and Alina Carter, Speech Pathologist, of Emerson Hospital come to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, October 22 at 2:15 pm. They will update you on the latest research and give practical advice and strategies for improving and maintaining your brain health. Come with questions and concerns!

Memory Café for Elders with Dementia and Caregivers

October 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ The Commons in Lincoln

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, October 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. Enjoy the music of vocalist Wendee Glick in a fun, informal, social atmosphere. The Memory Café is held each fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30 am to noon at The Commons in Lincoln (except in November and December when it will be the third Thursday due to holidays). Call Elizabeth Kaupp of Right at Home at (781) 275-1400 or the COA at (781) 259-8811 for more information.

Medicare Open Enrollment Insurance Update!

October 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Bemis Hall

Find out what changes could affect your Medicare coverage and how much you will pay in 2020 when Don Milan, Anne Meade, and Diana Chirita, Lincoln’s counselors from the Minuteman Senior Services SHINE Program-health benefits counseling for Medicare enrollees, come to Bemis Hall on Friday, October 25 at 10 am. This is the time to understand the changes for 2020 and to be sure you are satisfied with your current health insurance benefits. Medicare open enrollment period—October 15 to December 7, 2019—is your opportunity to make any changes to your Medicare coverage, effective Jan. 1st. Representatives from major health insurance plans serving Lincoln will be present and have 2020 information of Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage plans. Also present will be Peter Harvell, Veterans Officer. For information about SHINE, call toll-free 888-222-6171 or visit www.minutemansenior.org. For information on the Medicare Update event, call the COA at (781) 259-8811.

Disability Awareness – Language Matters

October 25, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Bemis Hall

Chances are you have a family member, friend, neighbor or acquaintance with a disability. Maybe you have questions or concerns about how best to be welcoming and inclusive of people with disabilities. As the disability rights movement has evolved, language and practices that were once acceptable may no longer be appropriate, and may even be perceived as hurtful or offensive. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, October 25 at 1 pm for a presentation by Joan Ingersoll of the COA on what people with disabilities want us all to know about being a disability-friendly community.

LINCOLN ACADEMY: Colm McGarry: Parish Partnership with Children in Caribbean and Central American Nations

October 28, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall

Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, October 28 at 12:30 pm when Colm McGarry discusses “Parish Partnership with Children in Caribbean and Central American Nations.” Families and individual parishioners from St Julia's in Weston and Lincoln joined "Our Little Brothers and Sisters" (Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos) in the Dominican Republic in June to share their experience and partner with NPH to provide for children in need. 250 children stay on a ranch near San Pedro near the Southern Coast of The Dominican Republic. Since its 1954 founding, NPH has raised more than 18,000 children and is currently caring for more than 3,200 boys and girls in 11 countries. By sharing their lives for one week the group grew in understanding of the outstanding work being done to create loving homes for the pequenos. Through pictures and testimony they hope to convey the warmth and beauty of these young people and the staff who support them on the ranch. The All ages welcome!

Medicare 101. What to Know. How to Choose.

October 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Bemis Hall

Come find out the basics of Medicare on Wednesday October 30, at 7:00 pm 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 2020, 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. Minuteman Senior Services provides a variety of services that help seniors and people with disabilities live in the setting of their choice. For info on SHINE, call 888-222-6171 or visit www.minutemansenior.org. For info regarding the October 30 program, call the COA at (781) 259-8811.

Finance Committee Meeting

October 16, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Town Offices-Conference Room B

Lego Club

October 16, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Build & create structures. We provide the LEGOS. You provide the creativity! For Ages 4+

Embrace Change Fall Program Series

October 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Lincoln Public Library

Embrace Change Fall Program Series was created to help ease the transition that parent's experience that first year when there are no longer children in the home. We provide opportunities for parents to connect, design and redefine this new state of life. Registration required.

Lincoln Library Knitting Group

October 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Knitters of all levels are invited to join this fun knitting group. Bring your latest project and knit with others! Beginner's should contact Jen James to see what materials are needed (jenjames@gmail.com)

Baby Bounce

October 17, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! No registration necessary.

3rd/4th Grade Book Club

October 17, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Book discussion and activities for third and fourth graders. New members are always welcome but sign up is required. Email dshaver@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 x4

Mosaics Workshop

October 17, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Mosaic Workshop with Leslie Doherty Thursday October 17th 7:00 pm*** Hands on introduction to the art of Mosaic tiling, make your own trivet or small planter. Space is limited to 20 people. Ages 16+ Registration will begin on September 10th please visit library website to register. www.lincolnpl.org

Rock & Read

October 22, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

A lively story program that combines books, music, scarves, and shakers. Come prepared to dance! Recommended for ages 0-5. No registration necessary.

Trustees Meeting

October 22, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Lincoln Public Library

Game On! Nintendo Switch

October 23, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for a fun hour of playing Nintendo Switch! For Ages 10+

Lincoln Library Knitting Group

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Knitters of all levels are invited to join this fun knitting group. Bring your latest project and knit with others! Beginner's should contact Jen James to see what materials are needed (jenjames@gmail.com)

Write Stuff

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

If you are interested in perfecting your writing technique whether for your own personal enjoyment or as part of a writing project our group might be just the right place for you. Authors (and aspiring authors) of all literary styles are welcome! The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at the library. Share your work and gain insight into improving your work through thoughtful and considerate criticism. Members are encouraged to share their work on a rotating basis (every 6-8 weeks). When not reading from your own work you will be helping others with their writing, this is a wonderful supportive way to improve your writing. For information on joining the Library's writing group please contact Lisa Rothenberg at lrothenberg@minlib.net or call 781-259-8465 ext. 202

Baby Bounce

October 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! No registration necessary.

Friday Morning Book Group

October 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Around The World Through Literature New members & occasional drop-ins always welcome! Copies of books available in various formats available at least 2 weeks prior to meeting. Today's book: Mornings In Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

Halloween Dance Party

October 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Come groove to children's songs, oldies, and Halloween favorites. Costumes encouraged but be sure that you can move! This family dance party is best for children aged 6 and under. No registration required

Uplifting Reads Book Club

October 28, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

New Members are always welcome! Copies of titles will be available in various formats at the front circulation desk 2 weeks prior to the meeting

Rock & Read

October 29, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

A lively story program that combines books, music, scarves, and shakers. Come prepared to dance! Recommended for ages 0-5. No registration necessary.

Let's tour the universe with World Wide Telescope

October 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Let's tour the universe with World Wide Telescope : Dennis Picker, one of the library trustees will give a presentation covering a free online resource called " World Wide Telescope [WWT]. Thousands of images of regions of the universe are accessible for viewing via a simple web browser interface. WWT allows you to explore any corner of the universe you want, zooming thousands of light years away from Earth at the speed of a mouse click. You can pilot your own tour or sit back and watch one of the many tours contributed by both professional & amateur astronomers. Once you learn how to use it, you have a planetarium sky show available on your desk top. Suitable for patrons 10 + up

Lincoln Library Knitting Group

October 30, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Knitters of all levels are invited to join this fun knitting group. Bring your latest project and knit with others! Beginner's should contact Jen James to see what materials are needed (jenjames@gmail.com)

Baby Bounce

October 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opportunity to connect and share experiences! No registration necessary.

Halloween Dance Party

October 31, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Come groove to children's songs, oldies, and Halloween favorites. Costumes encouraged but be sure that you can move! This family dance party is best for children aged 6 and under. No registration required

Parks and Recreation Committee Mtg

October 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Parks and Recreation Office

Planning Board Meeting October 22, 2019

October 22, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Town Offices, Donaldson Room

All Board Meeting hosted by Planning Board, SLPIC and Board of Selectmen

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Donaldson Room

School Building Committee, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Subcommittee Meeting

October 16, 2019, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hartwell Multi-Purpose Room

School Building Committee Meeting

October 16, 2019, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Hartwell Multi-Purpose Room

School Building Committee, Outreach Sub-Committee Meeting

October 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Hartwell Multi-Purpose Room

School Committee Meeting

October 24, 2019, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Hartwell Multi-Purpose Room

SLPIC Agenda

October 23, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

SLPIC, Planning and Board of Selectmen Meeting

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Donaldson Room, Town Offices

Water Commissioners Special Meeting

October 16, 2019, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM @ Town Hall 2nd Floor Meeting Room 16 Lincoln Rd.