*COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE: COA/HS AND PRD OVERVIEW* September, 2023
*COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE OVERVIEW: COUNCIL ON AGING & HUMAN SERVICES* The Council on Aging & Human Services (COA&HS) is a welcoming organization that provides social services, and educational, social, and recreational programs for Lincoln residents aged 60+. These programs enrich people’s lives, and allow older residents to remain safely and independently in our community. In addition, COA&HS helps residents of any age who are caregiving for a senior, veterans of any age in need of benefits assistance, children of any age in need of mental health counseling, renters and homeowners of any age in need of assistance with housing costs, and Hanscom residents of any age in need of social services, mental health assistance or crisis intervention. COA&HS has administrative offices and programming space at Bemis Hall in the center of Lincoln. COA&HS also manages programs in many other locations including the Lincoln trail system, Lincoln Woods, Hartwell, The Commons, Pierce House and Pierce Park, and senior trips to various locations. COA&HS has 9 full and part time staff, and many volunteers. * Programming by COA&HS*: - Mental Health – *weekly Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Clinics, weekly Support Groups (caregiver, bereavement* - Public Health – *Vaccination Clinics, blood pressure/wellness, podiatry, hearing, home safety clinics, home safety evaluation, medical equipment loans. * - Nutrition – *weekly congregate dining, home meal delivery* - Transportation – *free local transportation* - Social services – *free legal, Veterans, AARP tax, SHINE medical insurance counseling* - Programming, Social Wellness – *trips, Lincoln Academy, foreign language conversation* *COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE OVERVIEW: PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT* The Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) provides affordable and diverse wellness and enrichment opportunities, community-based special events, and safe recreational facilities to residents of all ages. Programs are designed to develop interests and skills, promote healthy lifestyles and socialization and enhance the quality of life for all. PRD operates out of Pod A and Pod B on the Hartwell Campus. PRD also manages programs in many other locations including the Lincoln School, Library, Bemis Hall, Codman Farm, Pierce House and Pierce Park. PRD has over 100 part time and seasonal staff and many volunteers. *Town Events managed by PRD* - Fall Fest (October) – *over 1000 attendees* - Lincoln Arts Show (November) – *over 300 attendees* - Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt (December) – *over 200 attendees* - Winter Carnival (February) – *over 40 participating organizations and events including Coffee House present by PRD. * - Patriots Day (April) – *in collaboration with Lincoln Minute Men* - Memorial Day (May) – *over 200 attendees* - Summer Concerts Series (July & August) – *4-5 performances with over 100 attendees* - Lincoln Kids Triathlon (June) – *over 150 attendees* *UPCOMING MEETINGS:* *Wed September 27 - CCBC Hybrid Meeting,** 7:00PM in the Donaldson Room* *Sat September 30* *- State of the Town/Community Charette,* *Lincoln School Learning Commons. Doors open at 9:20AM, sessions begin at 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:15PM and 2:25PM.* *Sat December 2* *- Special Town Meeting*, details TBD.
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