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 program. Many people just want to see another human being, especially if they live alone. A space with cozy and comfortable chairs that facilitates this is sorely needed in Lincoln.
> On Oct 7, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> 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 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 ( Town Meeting, eg), and Winter Carnival. > …just a few examples. > > > …just a reality check. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 7, 2023, at 6:05 AM, Anne Sobol <anne.so...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> 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 >> with a lovely little daughter said she'd met me at the dump (how Lincoln!), >> and we commenced to talk about how we had both grown up in Lincoln (I in the >> '50's, she I think she said in the '90's). We both had lived in California >> when Covid hit in 2020, and ended up moving back to Lincoln. She told me >> about her work and we discussed how we found Lincoln after living in >> California. She asked me for my contact info and we agreed to get together >> for coffee in the future. >> >> I went into the shop to get a plastic cup for the remains of my drink, and >> struck up conversation with a man and his wife, both more or less my age, >> who were waiting in line (the only other people my age I saw while I was >> there, they in the company of their family and small children). He was into >> the Hanscom expansion opposition, and we had an animated conversation until >> I felt I had to leave to get ready for a trip in the morning. We exchanged >> info about where we lived and they invited me to stop by. >> >> When people ask me what I want in a Community Center, I say a place to meet >> people without a specific date. This is what I got at the Twisted Tree >> DeCordova last night. I haven't related to the often-mentioned notion of >> intergenerational mixing in the context of a Community Center, but I enjoyed >> last night mixing with younger people and their children. >> -- >> 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. >> > -- > 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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