For an example: a men’s group meet at The Middlebury Coop in Vermont every Thursday morning. Their meet up has gone on for 25 years. All it takes is a little communication . Put the word out. Meet up at Twisted Tree… pick a day and time. We established The Lincoln Art and Farmer’s Market this
I have gone by myself, and not just once-grabbed a cup of coffee, sat down and
enjoyed it.
That’s just me.
I would feel odd driving to a building and sitting in a lounge.
It would feel like a hotel, or an airport, of a hospital waiting area…to me.
…just one person’s take on it.
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Sara
But would you go to Twisted Tree or Decordova by yourself to hang out and
perhaps run into someone? Personally, I would go to these places to meet up
with a friend I had made a plan to see, not to go by myself.
I am trying to respond to the US Surgeon General's 2023 report that states
there is an
…and, we have been encouraged to support the Mall.
There, you can get/bring coffee and sit in the various outdoor spots.
There is also “drop-in” at both Twisted Tree and Tack Room.
I see folks who sit in Twisted Tree for hours…also folks with young kids in the
AM.
I have often been walking to
Yes just checked in with Melissa the head librarian . Covered drinks and food is allowed in every space except the computer area and historic archives. If a cafe is where people want to meet why not go to Twisted Tree or Decordova. You might actually bump into a friend or two from another town. I
I am pretty sure you can have coffee and a (byo) pastry downstairs or in the Tarbell room. Let’s ask the librarians . Maybe they would encourage and or provide this for a small fee.Carol RyanSent from my iPhoneOn Oct 10, 2023, at 2:03 PM, sally kindleberger wrote:But eating food in the library
But eating food in the library is not encouraged- so no coffee/goodies!
On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 1:55 PM Sara Mattes wrote:
> …and, one can always sit in the “tower room” near the Reference Desk and
> talk.
> I meet/see /talk to people there, fairly regularly.
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…and, one can always sit in the “tower room” near the Reference Desk and talk.
I meet/see /talk to people there, fairly regularly.
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Sara Mattes
> On Oct 10, 2023, at 11:36 AM, Carol Ryan wrote:
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> I drop by the library often . Sometimes I plan to meet friends there. Other
> times I
We have a variety of places for unstructured spur of the moment meeting
spaces.
•The library
•Decordova museum and cafe- free admission for Lincoln residents!
•Codman farm grocery store
•twisted tree
•the tack room
•Drumlin Farm
•3 playgrounds at the school
If these places that offer more than
I am not suggesting that the library meets all the criteria that a
new building might provide. I just wonder if we consider what the town already
has if the new build may perhaps find some compromises and be designed to
provide just what the town actually needs .
Thanks, Carol Ryan
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I’d be interested to hear from others if they think the library is a good
substitute for a community gathering space in a new Community Center. In other
words, is the town’s need for a cozy, comfortable, spur-of-the-moment gathering
space already met because they can use the library? Or, would
I drop by the library often . Sometimes I plan to meet friends there. Other
times I see people unexpectedly. I see friends and neighbors with their
children. In my opinion the library is one of our town hubs. I have never been
told to be quiet at the library. There is one designated quiet room.
Hi Carol,
I love our library, but reserving the Tarbell Room doesn’t meet the need of
those who just want to drop in and see who is there, hang out a bit and
socialize. Plus, going to an event is very different from seeing people on a
day-to-day basis without a special event that causes lots of
Exactly, Linda.
And exactly my experience vis-a-vis living alone now.
Kathryn
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Please excuse any typos,
(which I declare are exclusively the fault of auto spell-check!)
> On Oct 9, 2023, at 8:35 PM, Carol Ryan wrote:
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> There are many different spaces at our wonderful
There are many different spaces at our wonderful library . Some are designated
as quiet space others are not. It’s a great place to meet with friends or bump
into neighbors. You can reserve the Tarbell Room for free! Lovely gathering
spot outside as well.
Carol Ryan
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> On
At the library, you are supposed to be quiet, not talking and chatting with
folks. It’s for reading.
> On Oct 7, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Sara Mattes wrote:
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> What is the likelihood you would meet any of these folks at a Hartwell CC,
> between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM?
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> We meet at
Doesn't the town library serve that function? It certainly has the comfy
and cozy chairs and human beings.
-Bob
On Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 4:32 PM Linda McMillan
wrote:
> This is why a “community gathering” space is so important in a new
> Community Center. I was happy to see that in all the
This is why a “community gathering” space is so important in a new Community
Center. I was happy to see that in all the options, there is now a space that
is labeled “community gathering” because not everyone wants to sign up for an
exercise program, learn a new language, or join a specific
Ruth Ann, that was certainly not my point!
First off, I was writing to describe a pleasant social occasion in hopes of
encouraging Twisted Tree and DeCordova to repeat such an opportunity. I also
hoped that people my age who read the post would think it sounded like fun &
might come to another
Hardly…my point was that the folks specifically mentioned, the you parents,
that were so interesting, were met at a community event.
I am trying to point out that it is the community EVENTS where we are most
likely to have those enriching intergenerational interactions…Codman Farm Feast
being
So, just a reality check. Your point is that none of the people you would meet
at COAHS would be an interesting person worth talking to.
Ruth Ann
(She, her, hers)
> On Oct 7, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Sara Mattes wrote:
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> What is the likelihood you would meet any of these folks at a Hartwell CC,
Yes!
We need an Community Calendar to better communicate the array of events offered
across the various organizations and institutions within town…and then one that
includes activities and events in nearby towns.,
But, first, let’s get notification of all Lincoln events all in one place.
Also— Lincoln Garden Club with 146 members and First Parish…
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Melinda Bruno-Smith
On Oct 7, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Sara Mattes wrote:
What is the likelihood you would meet any of these folks at a Hartwell CC,
between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM?
We meet at
What is the likelihood you would meet any of these folks at a Hartwell CC,
between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM?
We meet at events like you have just described - at DeCordova, at Pierce House
( First Day, 4 th of July), at Codman Farm, at the Library, and sometimes at
events at the schools
The Twisted Tree at DeCordova was open last night from 5-9. I arrived at 6
and was disappointed not to see anyone in my age group (over 75), but I
bought an interesting non-alcoholic drink and went out on the terrace to
mingle with the young adults and their beautiful, active children. A woman
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