Saturday, August 8, 2020

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-7-2020

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all are enjoying your summer and staying active and well!  What programs would you like to see and join?  We love feedback and want to hear from you all.  


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

Wed., Aug. 19: FIVE WISHES is a legally binding, advanced directive (living will), that lets you control your personal, emotional and spiritual wishes. This presentation is on Zoom at 1:00 p.m. If you aren't able to access Zoom our Nurse can call you to discuss the info one- on-one. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov or call 508 520-4945. 


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 


Don't forget our very own Curbside Cafe! - Open M-F featuring the delicious culinary renderings of Chef Paul!  
https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb  The first 5 people to call and order lunch from the Curbside Cafe and mention "Ariel's email" will win a prize!!   
Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-7-2020

Tips

Low Impact Aerobics with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibqvCDaviD0


Lung exercises to expand your breathing

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


Music

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of3uhG1tCI


Soft Jazz piano music

https://youtu.be/prtmoOfk28w


Back to the 50's - over an hour of rocking music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fznknLKU44


Just for Fun

The restoration of an Emma Gaggiotti Portrait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziybNY7Pxsc

 

3 generations of Russian gymnasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-afLjHA3zI


The tiniest baby bird - a story of rescue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-iFgDK_D5s


13 beautiful National parks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOHZ1mcAK8s


Unusual places and tourist attractions.  Would you visit any of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAwOSd0VHg


Ten of the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world.  

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



Humor

Nathan Bockstahler the youngest comedian ever on America's Got Talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyM3avsv-IM


Pierce County Police Department Dance Off - our men and women in blue show off their moves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFDsMWny6oI


Hysterical animals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEkSYw3o5is


10 funny Pepsi videos

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



Kindness Matters

Troops come home and surprise their families - Thank you for your service!

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


Advice from a toddler.  We could all learn a lesson from this little girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y62veCinCvc


Attached you will find:

  1. Paint/color by number mushrooms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sO1vk-d9CTDJOFJPggexlg3dqRykhWv2/view?usp=sharing

  2. Donna's fun packed "for the birds" activity pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t_cuaAKOUDtNqmJ6dRAsd1DykJOwGv0A/view?usp=sharing

  3. Curbside Cafe menu https://drive.google.com/file/d/11OBeyu3MUQnLUn3Npr9gcvscohgsHhdm/view?usp=sharing


Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna


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. 



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


MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

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


Senior Center Email Blast
Senior Center Email Blast

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