Showing posts with label Senior Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Senior Center. Show all posts

Friday, April 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 24, 2026 ???

Friday, April 24


10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
7:30pm Ken Barney (live music) (Napper Tandy's Pub)
7:30pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)



For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  NO Town Meetings today   ***



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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Jillian & Emily fill us in on the special events at the Franklin Senior Center in May (audio)

FM #1725 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1725 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator and Emily Dellorco, Transportation & Volunteer Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

 

We talk about 

  • All the key event highlights for May 2026

  • Senior Center closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day

  • Veterans Services coordinating for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony 

  • Teaser for other road trips coming this summer


The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 


The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1725-franklin-senior-ctr-may-2026-highlights-04-15-26/


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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 


May 2026 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId= 


The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter 


Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 


Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy it!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Thursday, April 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 23, 2026 ???

Thursday, April 23


10:00am April Break Youth Lacrosse Clinic (Beaver Pond Recreation Area)

3:00pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)

7:00pm Franklin Fathers Wine Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

7:30pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)



For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  Town Meetings today   ***

GATRA Regional Public Meeting

Thursday, April 23 Time: 2:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-2243 


Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, April 23 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/589?fileID=8914 


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ???

Wednesday, April 22


3pm Stop the Bleed (Franklin Fire Department, 40 W Central St)

7pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)



For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  Town Meetings today   ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04222026-2264 


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ???

Tuesday, April 21

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

Senior Center events
Senior Center events



For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Assessors Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 8:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2261 


Franklin Housing Authority Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2259 


Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, April 21 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-2260 


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Monday, April 20, 2026

Audi recording of the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on April 2, 2026 (audio)

FM #1720 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1720 in the series. 


This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on April 2, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. 


The meeting recording runs just about 1 hour


Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1720-commission-on-disability-mtg-04-02-26/


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The meeting agenda - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2209 



--------------


We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Friday, April 17, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, April 17, 2026 ???

Friday, April 17


9:00am Fallen Hero: John J. Kell (Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:30pm The SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving (tickets sold out; online auction available)


Senior Center events
Senior Center events

For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


----------


Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar