Saturday, August 22, 2020

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-21-2020

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying the warm summer weather and staying healthy. Fall is just around the corner!


Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar -https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day/2020-07-07

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/


August Events

Mon., Aug.24: MEMORY CAFÉ at 3:00 p.m. on ZOOM, features the beautiful and engaging music of violinist, Lynn Canavan. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 


Thurs., Aug.27: FASHIONS OF HOLLYWOOD on ZOOM with Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion at 1:00 p.m. Ren presents this fascinating look at the glamorous fashions of the silver screen during the '30s, '40s, '50s. Join us as we travel through the decades to enjoy a glimpse into the glamorous world of fashion. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 


Mon., Aug. 31: STEVE SHERLOCK - Talk Franklin Matters at 2:00 p.m. for all the latest Franklin news. To join us, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 


And don't forget the Curbside Cafe!  Open M-F, Great food and service with a smile! https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb


CHANCE TO WIN A FREE LUNCH! - Email me and tell me your favorite thing about this email blast or something you would like me to include in the next one and be entered to win a free lunch at our FABULOUS Curbside Cafe!   

Tips

Beautiful backyard landscaping ideas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFrnGVBHuG0


5 gardening tips that actually work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kueifr5Ve8Q


Guided meditation - 20 minutes long reduce stress and anxiety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIr3RsUWrdo


Music

Big Band Swing Era - over 45 minutes of fantastic swing music!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U69OtG1Mti4


A magical piano moment - impromptu concert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avlOGya53IU


Just for Fun

Watch Orchestra Wives - full version featuring Glenn Miller 1.5 hours long. Original B&W version.  Sit back and enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9TXTizrMBE


Retired and living on a cruise ship - Would you do this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dWFKp-bJtk


Giant flying boats!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f906Sy79hA


12 of the most amazing abandoned planes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNABAOBPL5s


Easter Island - fascinating information about the statues 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4U5Y7MSAJc


Humor

Bloopers on the news.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oizzPmG6BlU


Funny golden retrievers - a compilation of funny dog videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiP4jwiTazI


Andy Woodhull - Being late - a comedy special

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLUFit8815c


Jeanne Robertson - we don't sell vanilla milkshakes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLmQEOZOqTU


Kindness Matters

Have faith in the goodness of humanity.  Random acts of kindness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcI1E8C3mB8


Simple acts of kindness.  A short film part 2 will play immediately after part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdYJr03eJjE


Caught in Providence - This should possibly be in the Humor category

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG8g4WReE5c


Attached you will find:

  1. Donna's fun filled activity sheets https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pCvN69S61X63FrOEurXnKqZbSEAGpHQf/view?usp=sharing

  2. Paint by number 2 sheets https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWrxF3GY9nxcKtq4HcAryvitr8BDH0iC/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JM5XIqVjS8an19vxL9voEQfima-FBvpU/view?usp=sharing

  3. Cranium crunches  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMu-SF_MGR6OMuJ_NKVLwt0D1Pi5cF9L/view?usp=sharing


Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you! 

Ariel 


Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 



MEMORY CAFE!

Exciting news starting on  September 14th, there will be a virtual Memory Cafe EVERY MONDAY at 3 PM!  Please let us know if you would like to be on the list to receive the invite to attend!


REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-21-2020
Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-21-2020

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