"Please find the April Edition of the FPS District newsletter posted here! conta.cc/2RF65Xg
We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe April Break week!"
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"Please find the April Edition of the FPS District newsletter posted here! https://conta.cc/2RF65Xg
We hope everyone enjoys a fun and safe April Break week!"
Recap - Board of Health Meeting - Apr 14, 2021 |
Quick Recap:
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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #edc0414
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edc0414&src=typed_query
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VYYiLMPgyGuf7xtx5
Recap - Economic Development SubComm Meeting - Apr 14, 2021 |
Volleyball = Hockomock Cup Final
"After splitting two regular season matchups and sharing the Kelley-Rex division title for the second year in a row, it was fitting that the final game of the volleyball season would see Franklin and King Philip battle it out, not just for the bragging rights, or to win the season series, but also to being home the first Hockomock Cup title.
After jumping in front by winning the opening two sets, Franklin was nearly forced to a decisive fifth set but the Panthers rallied in the fourth, winning six of the final seven points, capped off by a cross-court spike by senior Ally Bonnet-Eymard that snuck inside the line, to seal a 3-1 (25-15, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21) victory.
“The girls never took a single day for granted,” said Franklin coach Samantha Elliott. “They have been 100 percent committed to play, so for them this wasn’t just the first Hock Cup, this was their championship and they’ve been working that way all season.”
The Franklin volleyball team poses for a picture after beating King Philip in the Hockomock Cup Final. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Hello Everyone!
Happy Patriot's Day
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/ and www.franklin.news
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
Tips
How to do Wall Angels a kinetic exercise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYi4rBhRBQ
Things nobody talks about except here I am putting it in my email blast!- Constipation - Pressure points that help relieve this.
https://www.healthline.com/health/constipation/pressure-points-for-constipation#about-acupressure
10 minute balance workout for Seniors (make sure to hold onto the chair if you need to!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9xsYEzYNrE
Music
The Music History Project - The Chordettes (a podcast)
https://soundcloud.com/user-9235422/ep-94-the-chordettes
Hear the world's oldest piano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDJ2O4P97I
Hammered Dulcimer Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEphMn4qQXU
Just for Fun
The Secret of Synchronization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-_VPRCtiUg
The Discovery that transformed Pi - For anyone who loves math this is INCREDIBLE!! Even if you don't like math it's pretty cool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMlf1ELvRzc
Ultra modern tiny home
This Ultra Modern Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind - YouTube
Tips for a successful raised garden bed
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-successful-raised-bed-gardening-2539792
Humor
Jeff Allen - When you're ready for winter to be over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE0fhMuoIPg
Jeff Allen - When you get diagnosed with adult ADHD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ft2nY5TRI
Kindness Matters
Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.
*Monday CLOSED - Patriot's Day
*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.
*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book Club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov
*Wed. Wellness RN - Call to schedule an appointment with Nurse Trish
*Wed.at 1pm - Writers Group call for information
*Thursday at 11am - Earth Day Lecture - call to register for this incredible event
*Thursday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945
*Thursday at 12:30 - Painting and Creative Space - call to register for this in person event.
*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,
games and activities.
Attached you will find: Donna's Fun Filled Activity Pages!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obNFQ2ePJX5zaUp7SOF4XyH0BLDDy5f4/view?usp=sharing
Make sure to check our website for more in person events happening in May!
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.
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.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.
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All Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, April 19, in observance of Patriot's Day.
Shared from the Town of Franklin page: https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-offices-closed-patriots-day
Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Patriot's Day - Apr 19, 2021 |
Spring showers are here today. We need the rain as we are already in a Stage 2 drought status. Continuing on the positive side, there are live events happening at THE BLACK BOX (Friday) and LiveARTS (Sunday) and another MasterClass (Monday). Keep the faith, social distance, facial coverings and get the vaccine when you can. We'll need to get through this healthy.
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
Community Calendar |
Town of Franklin announces:
"We are pleased to share that we are the recipient of a $188,000 grant to create Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Spaces to support small businesses in economic recovery & revitalization efforts! We are partnering with our neighbor, the Town of Wrentham, on this exciting initiative! "
"JUST ANNOUNCED: $5 million across 37 grants awarded to cities, towns, and non-profit entities to support solutions to major regional challenges associated with the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. http://ow.ly/CRKH50EpLjC"
Grant received with Wrentham for "Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Spaces" |
"Are you a high school or middle school student in my district? I want to hear about your policy priorities for our Commonwealth.
Join me for my first Youth Legislative Forum on Monday, May 7 from 6 to 7:30 PM.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/studentsspeak2021. See you there! #mapoli"
Senator Rausch schedules "Youth Legislative Forum" - May 7 |