The dilemma is that we are finding it more and more challenging to create this “Center of Community” as we learn of the issues created by increased traffic and parking , and the needs of young children (Magic Garden) and after-school activities (LEAP). The constraints of the campus to meet needs and desires (2 different things) in a cost effective manner seem daunting.
As adult programing takes place when children are in school, and is absent when children are around, there is not the intergenerational center that some have longed for. The intergenerational activities will occur between consumers of COA services and programing and younger adults enrolled in DPR classes. This “focal point” will operate between 9AM-3PM (approx.) Mon, Tues and Thurs., Fri, and on Wed., 9-noon. We may have reduced opportunities for adult activities and serendipitous encounters envisioned due to time and space constraints. Time will be a key driver. ------ Sara Mattes > On Sep 25, 2023, at 11:10 AM, dilla tingley <dillating...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Fuat, I am so glad you expressed it this way. > Scattering activities throughout the Town does not provide the focal point > for activities and serendipitous encounters that we envision for a real > "Center of Community". > Dilla Tingley, CCBC > > On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 8:26 AM Fuat Koro <kor...@gmail.com > <mailto:kor...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Based on the Community Center discussions I’ve read on LT, I think there are >> two related, but distinct visions: >> >> 1. Optimize space needs for COA activities: We have a schedule of COA >> activities that attract x attendees/y session. Regrettably, Bemis Hall falls >> short of adequately accommodating these needs. We should come up with >> cost-effective space management to better host these activities. That means >> spaces can be distributed. For instance, consider hosting movies at Bemis, >> podiatry sessions at Pearce House, and Tai chi at a new venue. At its >> essence, this challenge revolves around effective facilities management. >> >> 2. Create a modern–day village square: Our town is spread out and >> that makes it hard to connect with fellow residents – not only for our aging >> demographic, but individuals across all generations. It would be great if we >> had a building that serves as the focal point for town residents for a wide >> range of activities accompanied by serendipitous encounters and >> conversations. This vision can only be realized if we pool as many >> activities as possible in one central location to attain critical mass. >> >> >> I think we may be talking past each other because it may not be clear which >> one we’re trying to solve for. >> >> Best, >> >> Fuat Koro >> >> Sweet Bay Ln. >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org >> <mailto:Lincoln@lincolntalk.org>. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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