Saturday, January 30, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Jan 29, 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/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


COVID-19 and the vaccine

We know people are anxious for information about when and where they can get vaccinated.  

Phase 2 of vaccine distribution begins on February 1st. On Wednesday, January 27th, individuals 75 or older can begin making appointments for dates February 1st or later. 

Vaccination sites can be found by clicking on the map in the link below:

This is your best resource for vaccine information. The Senior Center unfortunately has no information on when individuals in our community will be able to get vaccinated or recommendations for how to get the vaccine.  

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-individuals-in-phase-1 


GOOD NEWS:  The public clinics for 75+ went live Thursday. You can now access Phase II public clinics at Gillette and Fenway.  https://www.maimmunizations.org/


Cyber Seniors

Franklin Matters talk with Norfolk County RSVP program Director, Robert Pierson, about "Cyber Seniors" and available free training - audio recording is 22 minutes long. 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/fm-439-norfolk-county-rsvp-011321-audio.html 


Tips

Hawaii - A scenic journey with relaxing music - 60 Beautiful minutes

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


Shaolin Qigong - 15 minute routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2RAEnWreoE 


Stretch and Dance Movements with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCncBK720Z4 


If you weren't able to attend this week's Estate Planning Event here is a link to the full MASSBAR Association 2020 Elder Law guide. 

https://nselder.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-elder-law-education-guide.pdf 


Music

Beethoven: The man revealed with John Suchet (a podcast)

https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/episodes/7DrcM1K/ 


Victor Gama - Toha in concert - the Tower harp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V883gPZtO_Y&feature=emb_logo 


Toha - Tower Harp, what exactly is it and about the design

http://www.instrmnts.com/toha-2/ 


Just for Fun

The world's most dangerous ways to school - (a film) And you thought telling your kids you walked "uphill both ways"was impressive.  The dedication to education these children have is truly impressive!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ZUJtwXyY4 


Moments caught on camera you won't believe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUNfkY-KD4g 


The redwood Forest an incredible and relaxing walk through the beauty of nature

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOEGIGx8rr4&t=1s 


The coolest treehouses in the world!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjmqtMn4bsM 


Humor

Jeanne Robertson - Lights, Camera, Action!

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


How to play "Happy Birthday" like Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, Bach and Mozart

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


Kindness Matters

22 inventions that are helping to save the earth - Kindness to the planet matters too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWFb-8hFutY 


Upcoming Events 

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend zoom events unless noted otherwise.

*Monday Feb 1st at 11am - Book Club via zoom

*Monday Feb 1st at 1pm - Tele-Bingo Call the Senior Center to register- Phone in

*Tuesday Feb. 2nd at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour. Zoom

*Tuesday Feb. 2nd at 1pm -Low vision support group- email

 mgunderson@franklinma.gov - phone call in

*Wed. Feb. 3rd at 1pm -Fireside Chat with the staff of the Franklin Senior Center

*Thursday Feb. 4th at 10am- Discussion Group - call to sign up 508-520-4945

*Thursday Feb. 4th at 1pm - Tele-Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up 508-520-4945

*Thursday Feb. 4th at 1pm - Franklin Historical Museum Tour with Jim Johnston via zoom -

 If you missed this event last week you have a second chance to attend!

*Friday Feb. 5th at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of

 socialization, games and gentle exercise. Zoom Event


Wednesday Feb. 3rd at 1pm - Fireside Chat with the staff of the Franklin Senior Center Hear what's on the schedule for February, Ask questions of the staff, provide input as to activities and events you would like to see or just catch up with us all.  Call to sign up for this zoom event or email adoggett@franklinma.gov 


Thursday Feb. 4th at 1pm - Franklin Historical Museum Tour - Take 2!

If you missed seeing the new exhibit at the Franklin Historical Tour with Jim Johnston last week here is your chance to see it!  Tour the beautiful Parlour VIRTUALLY and learn about the rich history of the treasures inside.  This is a zoom event. 


Curbside Cafe' - Special week of Feb. 1-5 is Cheese Pizza and salad


Attached you will find Donna's fun filled activity pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fszGVt0jcTUuEre87_qI8DIdr4ebdhrX/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



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

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

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