Franklin Matters: Senior Center

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Friday, July 17, 2026

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

Friday, July 17

9:00am Fallen Hero: Gerald M. Parmenter (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm 3Sum Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** 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

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 105 - Bingo, Family Stories, Senior Olympics, Archives, Danny's Old Car Mystery and Iggy the Dog

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about bingo mystery, family stories involving the dinner table, the Senior Olympics, going back into the archives, Helen shares the last part of her story Danny's Old Car Mystery, and Bo shares the first chapter of his children's book about his dog, Iggy.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-105-bingo-family-stories-senior-olympics-archives-dannys-old-car-mystery-and-iggy-the-dog

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 105 - Bingo, Family Stories, Senior Olympics, Archives, Danny's Old Car Mystery and Iggy the Dog

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more.

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Thursday, July 16, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 16, 2026 ???

Thursday, July 16

8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:00pm Boots & Bottles - Line Dancing Class (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Boots & Bottles - Open Dance (La Cantina Winery)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, July 16 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-2410

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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

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 104 - Haiku, Book Review, Social Experiments, Family Stories, Technology, and Danny's Old Car Mystery

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about a senior citizen haiku, a book review of Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News by Jeffrey Bilbro, social experiments involving busking, a family story about a bike, a short teaser into The Last Sunrise about a super computer, and Helen shares the next part of her childen's story Danny's Old Car Mystery

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-104-haiku-book-review-social-expirments-family-stories-technology-and-dannys-old-car-mystery

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more.

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

This hour features Senior Center Outlook for July events with Jillian Rochet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/jillian-talks-about-july-2026.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"

This week The Vibe and Pauly G feature Prince and the Revolution's "Purple Rain" album released June 25, 1984. The album includes major hits: "When Doves Cry" , "Let's Go Crazy", "Purple Rain", and "I Would Die 4 U".
The Vibe Playlist hour delivers top Prince and the Revolution hits from Live recordings to experience the real passion and energy from this unique and talented artist. Get your purple ready!

Find the playlist -> https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 15

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

12:00pm Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition)

1:00pm "Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Communication Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, July 15 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2412

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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

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Senior Center's Supportive Day Program is accepting new participants

Living with early-stage dementia doesn't mean the journey has to be faced alone.

The Franklin Senior Center's Supportive Day Program provides a welcoming space where participants can enjoy meaningful friendships, engaging activities, gentle exercise, and cognitive stimulation in a safe and supportive environment.

For caregivers, it also offers valuable time to work, attend appointments, run errands, or simply take a well-deserved break—knowing their loved one is in caring hands.

✨ Now accepting new participants

📅 Monday–Friday

🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

If you think this program may be a good fit for you or someone you love, we'd be happy to answer your questions or schedule a tour.

📞 508-520-4945

💜 Please share this post—you never know who may be looking for this kind of support.

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax6y0HljXp/

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ???

Tuesday, July 14

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

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

5:00pm Youth Open Track & Field Check-in (Franklin High School)

6:00pm Youth Open Track & Field meet (Franklin High School)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** 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

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Where's the Toast?! Memory Cafe scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 1 PM

Good morning,

On behalf of the Franklin Senior Center, we would like to extend an invitation to our July 15 Where's the Toast?! Memory Cafe.

Memory cafés offer a safe, judgment-free space to connect, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together, emphasizing companionship, creativity, and shared experiences. For individuals living with dementia, memory cafés help reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. For caregivers, they provide encouragement, understanding, and the chance to connect with others who truly support them.

Whether you come for conversation, laughter, music, or simply to be among supportive community members, you are welcome just as you are.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of a community built on connection, dignity, and joy. Please RSVP to Amanda Rabbitt at arabbitt@franklinma.gov so we are ready to welcome you to the program!

Sincerely,

Amanda Rabbitt

Amanda S. Rabbitt

Supportive Day Program and

Special Project Coordinator

Tax Work Off Liaison

10 Daniel McCahill St

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 103 - Stephen King, Thoughts, Interruption to a Journey, The Common Cold, The Power of Positivity, and much more

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about Stephen King and stories inspired by him, a poem on thoughts, a reading of the poem Interruption to a Journey, Bob shares the conclusion to his play about the common cold, Bo shares his sermon on the power of positivity, Helen shares the first part of her children's story Danny's Old Car Mystery, and a true story.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-103-stephen-king-thoughts-interruption-to-a-journey-the-common-cold-the-power-of-positivity-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more.

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Monday, July 13, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 13, 2026 ???

Monday, July 13

7:00pm Franklin Democratic Town Committee (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:00pm Summer Concert Series: Folk, Rock & Blues (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee

Monday, July 13 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2401

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, July 13 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2411

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting

Monday, July 13 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2407

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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

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 101 - Spring, Worst Opening Lines, Demons, Murder Most Foul, The Common Cold, and The First of Many (audio)

Catching up to one episode I realize I had skipped before really catching up on the more recent episodes over the next several days.

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about spring, a continuation on the worst opening lines of stories, demons, a play about the common cold, Alice shares the first chapter in a new book she's writing, and The First of Many poem.

Audio link -