Sunday, January 10, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Jan 8, 2021

Hello Everyone!


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 

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

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


Make sure you check out our upcoming events next week.  We have a wonderful zoom event "Nature Around Us", an in person Stampin' Up! Craft and one of my favorite monthly events "Name That Tune!"  Details are listed below in the Upcoming Events section. 


Tips

Paul Eugene - Power Hi Low chair aerobics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpjbPX7T5zk 


10 minute indoor walking workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkaX-YbOi3I 


15 minute guided meditation to find peace in uncertain times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19PdslW7iw 


Music

Back to the 50's - Oldies Mix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fznknLKU44&t=42s 


Edward Yudenich (8 years old) conducting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v436IGbKL_o 


Perfect Duet - Karolina Protsenko and Daniele Vitale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af2Tff8m9Uw 


Some of the most unusual instruments in the world!

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


Just for Fun

The history of Franklin Ma 1910-1919 by Joe Landry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPvh7OszN6A&feature=youtu.be 


Marionette Puppet Painting Skills

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


23 very cool sculptures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh6QiH9ZVSk 


The Mysterious history of Lover's Eye Jewelry

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-mysterious-history-lovers-eye-jewelry


Humor

Grandparents 100% having more fun then you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIPBgIIa090 


Jeanne Robertson - Be Careful Were You Sit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAc7fsEeQbQ 


Kindness Matters

Cop escorts 5 year old to school after his father dies in the line of duty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk-cKr6EvSo 


11 year old crochet artist Jonah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL_m5w0wS-k 


Attached you will find:

  1. Donna's Puzzle packed "It's Puzzling" Activity worksheets.  Get your brain ready for these! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vMp4Pew6qqik_9L3Ij-XyxfK0fhM547O/view?usp=sharing

  2. Franklin Senior Center January Connections Newsletter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GCqt1Fx_Qn5ODuJDpQBw8cbOhPhnUhA9/view?usp=sharing


Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday Jan. 11th at 1pm Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Tuesday Jan. 12th at 11am - Nature Around Us - A photo journey with Renata Gilarova. 

Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

*Tuesday Jan. 12th at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday Jan. 12th at 1pm - Audio Book Discussion- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. Jan. 13th at 11:30am - Stampin' Up! - IN PERSON - Valentine's Day Craft and cards

Space is limited you MUST register to attend. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. Jan. 13th at 1pm - Know The Skin You're In - Via conference call with Nurse Trish 

How your skin changes with age.  Bring your questions. Call to register

*Wed. Jan. 13th at 4pm - Caregiver Support Group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net 

*Thursday Jan. 14th at 10am- Discussion Group - call to sign up

*Thursday Jan. 14th at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday Jan. 14th at 6:30 - NAME THAT TUNE! Music, Fun and laughs on our zoom game 

show. Whether you know your music or just want to have fun this is sure to entertain

 You!  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

*Friday Jan. 15th at at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of 

 games and socialization. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend. VIA ZOOM



Plus Exercise, Yoga, Discussion Groups and more.  Check out our newsletter or online calendar for a full list of all activities available https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter


*Curbside Cafe - SPECIAL Chicken Quesadillas order here https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb 



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

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Jan 8, 2021
Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Jan 8, 2021


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