Discussion and Interest Groups

The Lincoln Council on Aging & Human Services offers a variety of activities at which you can meet other residents with similar interests, relax and have fun! Check our monthly newsletter for dates and times.

INTEREST GROUPS

We offer a number of self-led groups that meet weekly or bi-weekly. These include:

  • Doo-Wop
  • Indoor Walking
  • Knitting Group
  • Language Groups (French & German Conversation)
  • Mah Jongg Instructed & Drop-In
  • Memoirs
  • Open Art
  • Outdoor Walks
  • Ukulele Gathering

SUPPORT GROUPS

We offer a variety of support groups facilitated by Claire Gerstein, LICSW. To get more detailed information regarding the groups or to see which are currently in session, please contact Claire at  or consult our monthly newsletter. If you would like a group that we don't currently offer, please call Amy at (781) 259-8811 or email her at rettiga@lincolntown.org.

Bereavement Support Group                                                                                                                                                 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month (via Zoom)This group is open to all ages. We all experience a myriad of emotions after the death of a loved one. Being with others who have suffered losses, too, provides an opportunity to talk about these feelings and get support. Facilitated by Claire Gerstein, LICSW. Please email Claire at gersteinc@lincolntown.org for more detailed information.

Caregiver Support Group                                                                                                                                                      3rd Wednesday of the month (via Zoom)
This group is open to all ages. If you have a loved one with memory loss, we invite you to come together and join other caregivers as a group. We'll learn about memory loss, talk about challenges, and create new strategies for managing difficult situations. Facilitated by Claire Gerstein, LICSW. Please email Claire at gersteinc@lincolntown.org for more detailed information.

To Move or Not to Move                                                                                                                                                         1st Wednesday of the month (hybrid- Zoom and in-person)
This group is open to all ages. This meeting is a follow up to “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” informational meetings. This group provides an opportunity to talk about options that are available and the often conflicting feelings that go along with making this difficult decision. This group shares resources for both at home supports and senior living options and has become a helpful networking group. Facilitated by Claire Gerstein, LICSW. Please email Claire at gersteinc@lincolntown.org for more detailed information.

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