Happy Friday!
Karen Alves, thank you for your dedication, passion and drive to help make the Franklin Senior Center into a truly wonderful and welcoming place for our Senior community. You will be missed and the legacy of the incredible space you helped shape will continue to flourish and grow. We hope you come back and visit us all as a guest to enjoy the other side of all the wonderful events you helped create! Wishing you happiness and adventures in your retirement!
Tips
Sleep meditation video https://youtu.be/SoON2W5y0V4
Reduce Caregiver stress with positive self talk
https://dailycaring.com/3-ways-to-reduce-caregiver-stress-with-positive-self-talk/
Tiffany Haddish interviews Dr. Fauci - Uncut full interview not clips. Thank you Steve Sherlock for sharing this wonderful video! https://youtu.be/_FZXfgT_IRg
Music
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" remix with bottles
Robert Gupta - between Music and Medicine - A TED talk about how music affects us.
Biography Channel - Documentary - The Rat Pack. 2+ hours
Frank Sinatra Spectacular - The Rat Pack Live 1.5 hours of music!
Just for Fun
Eagle Creek Trail https://youtu.be/T5DzGrDp5Xw
Carolyn Scott & Rookie - Dancing with your dog!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqbVbPvlDoM
Here is a wonderful website with links to dozens of Live cams featuring everything from animals to nature to zen cams. Explore and let me know your favorite live cam!
Amazing street art https://youtu.be/K0N4LVynvvM
Humor
Jeanne Robertson - Don't underestimate a 5 year old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTJM6TsPQ1I
Jamie Lissow - You should never marry a crafty woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4eH-bak6sg
Kindness Matters
10 animals who showed gratefulness to the humans who saved them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tN4R9_CylI
Saving a dog in Romania. A rags to riches story of happiness and kindness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZJpkz_oA8o
Attached you will find:
Rat Pack activity page https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOaRam-ec1qU9BwLAbohqWuX_o1EMhqe/view?usp=sharing
Mind Benders - You have a chance to win a prize! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zAEXbiEOUui8eD-3BXSQGSLenm-p2uo6/view?usp=sharing
Junk Drawer Detective - Can you find all the items mentioned in the poem? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIZHq8xYBsgumPhHRMvSbr2bMppjyhLs/view?usp=sharing
Happenings in September
Every Tuesday at 5:30pm Join us for Quarantini time. A fun social hour filled with friendly discussions. Bring your favorite beverage, sit back and chat. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.
Memory Cafe - Sept. 21 at 2pm and Sept. 30th at 11am.
Tues. Sept. 22nd at 10am (note date change)- TALK FRANKLIN MATTERS with our favorite Franklinite, Steve Sherlock. Discuss Franklin and what is going on in our town. Via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend.
Wed., Sept 23rd at 4pm - Caregivers support group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend.
TUES., SEPT 29: 50+ JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING presents: TURN YOUR RESUME INTO A MARKETING TOOL at 10am email susan@sdkelly.com
Wed., Sept 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe - via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend.
WED., SEPT 30: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY with NURSE TRISH at 1:00 p.m. Positive emotions are linked with better health, longer life and greater well being. Learn ways to become more positive! This discussion will take place out-doors at the Center. Space is limited, call to sign up.
Curbside Cafe - Open M-F for curbside pick up lunches. (call ahead or order online)
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:
MONDAYS:
BOREDOM BAG PICKUP: We can send you games, books, puzzles, dvds, embroidery kits, yarn or fabric!
TELE-BINGO on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m., starts Sept. 14, by conference call. We will send you what you need to play Bingo over the phone. Prizes can be picked up or mailed to you. Conference call-in number is: 508-208-8603. Just call to sign up.
TUESDAYS:
CHAIR EXERCISE with Judith at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com
CARDIO, STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS with Judith at 11:00 a.m. on ZOOM. Email: judivperez@gmail.com
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP (Conference Call) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Call the Senior Center for details to attend.
AUDIO BOOK CLUB (Conference Call) at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Email mgunderson@franklinma.gov or call the Senior Center to attend
QUARANTINI HOUR at 5:30 p.m. with Ariel on Zoom. Email: adoggett@franklinma.gov
WEDNESDAYS:
BLOOD PRESSURE & SUGAR TESTING with Nurse Trish by appointment only.
ZUMBA GOLD with Judith at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION & DONATIONS at 1:30 p.m. Please call to arrange pickup/drop off.
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Call for more info.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Link to Caregivers guide email Elaine Owens to attend elaine.owens@verizon.net
THURSDAYS:
CHAIR EXERCISE with Judith at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com
CARDIO, STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com
CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP at 10:00 a.m on Zoom. Email Matt Rovendro at:
FRIDAYS:
TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS at 12:30
p.m., via Zoom. The group provides support and encouragement. Join us by emailing: pat-amour@yahoo.com
Metrowest Memory Cafe schedule We are excited to be able to bring you a Memory Cafe EVERY MONDAY starting Sept. 14th! What better way to start off your week then with friendship and music!
Monday Sept. 21st at 2pm - "Grateful Moments Cafe" hosted by Right At Home Boston metro West and Seniors Helping Seniors - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. Sing along to your favorite 70s songs! Musician Pam Steinfeld recreates the age of the singer/songwriter. She brings the songs of James Taylor, Carole King, Carly Simon, Eagles, etc. to life - on guitar, piano, and vocals. An award-winning singer/songwriter herself, Pam peppers the show with anecdotes about the artists, songwriters, and often lyrical meaning behind the songs. Come join the party!
Wednesday Sept. 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe hosted by Franklin Senior Center. Featuring the engaging, toe tapping, get up and dance, sing along with us music of Howie Newman. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend ALL memory cafes if you aren't already on the list. (date changed due to Yom Kippur)
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/
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
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