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

Friday, February 9, 2024

Franklin's Event Outlook: February 9, 2023 to February 15, 2024

Why have multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar. The Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin's Event Outlook: February 9, 2023 to February 15, 2024
Franklin's Event Outlook: February 9, 2023 to February 15, 2024

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Reminder: Franklin Art Association meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

The Franklin Art Association's February meeting will take place on  Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin (MA) Senior Center, when our Demo Artist will be painter Phil Pariseau.

Phil Pariseau is a self-taught glass artist working on Cape Cod and Franklin, MA.
Phil's early interest in glass began with a glass blowing class more than 25 years ago and developed into a passion for creating kiln-formed pieces of art and unique glass gifts. Combining various techniques of fusing, raking, temperature manipulation, slumping, his pieces often produce a flow that results in a unique designed to capture light and color beautifully. Phil's glass pieces are known for their distinctive and colorful qualities, including one-of-a-kind wall hangings, sculptures, plates, bowls, and seasonal artwork.
Phil will be demonstrating his approach to glass fusing and designing his sculpture pieces.

Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA, with a business meeting starting at 6:45 PM, refreshments and socialization starts at 6:30 PM, the monthly demonstration/workshop starts at ~7 PM  and runs until ~9 PM. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024
Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

Monday, January 29, 2024

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 061 - New Year, Putter Day, Santa Visits, Celestial Light and more (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about New Years, January 1st aka "Putter Day', a surprise visit from Santa, Celestial Light and much more.

This episode was aired during January on wfpr.fm and if you missed it then, you can catch it now.



Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 061 - New Year, Putter Day, Santa Visits, Celestial Light and more (audio)
Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 061 - New Year, Putter Day, Santa Visits, Celestial Light and more (audio)

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

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Connection Newsletter for February 2024

Hello!

Here is the Franklin Senior Center's February 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter. We will start taking reservations for programs next Thursday, February 1st in person or on the phone!

A few things to note:

  • Monthly Party- Friday, February 9th: Mardi Gras theme! ($6/ person)
  • Take a look at all fun technology classes being offered
  • We are starting up cooking and nutrition classes you won't want to miss!
  • Eat Around the World: Portugal on Friday, Feb 23rd ($6/person)
  • Starting up a "Thriving Solo" group on February 21st: Join other solo agers (single or partnered adults 55+ without the support of adult children or close family members) for a social group focused on what it means to navigate aging on one's own and meeting fellow solo agers!
  • And many more!

Happy February- Stay Warm!

-Your Franklin Senior Center Family

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/franklin-senior-center-senior-connection-february-2024-newsletter

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Connection Newsletter for February 2024
Franklin Senior Center: Senior Connection Newsletter for February 2024 (PDF)


Wednesday, January 24, 2024

GATRA's Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan 25 at 2:30 PM at Franklin Senior Center

"Many of our clients rely on GATRA to visit The Pantry. 
Come share your experiences with the service at GATRA's Public Hearing at @TOFranklinMA Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St. on January 25 at 2:30 PM. 
Click here for more info: https://t.co/AkEl0oaWIL"
Shared from -> https://t.co/0Q7mKwepK5

Also coordinated as part of the Master Plan Community Services, Facilities & Circulation (CSFC) Subcommittee https://www.instagram.com/p/C2bXOVuOoml/

GATRA's Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan 25 at 2:30 PM
GATRA's Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan 25 at 2:30 PM



GATRA's Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan 25 at 2:30 PM at Franklin Senior Center
GATRA's Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Jan 25 at 2:30 PM at Franklin Senior Center

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024

The Franklin Art Association's February meeting will take place on  Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin (MA) Senior Center, when our Demo Artist will be painter Phil Pariseau.

Phil Pariseau is a self-taught glass artist working on Cape Cod and Franklin, MA.
Phil's early interest in glass began with a glass blowing class more than 25 years ago and developed into a passion for creating kiln-formed pieces of art and unique glass gifts. Combining various techniques of fusing, raking, temperature manipulation, slumping, his pieces often produce a flow that results in a unique designed to capture light and color beautifully. Phil's glass pieces are known for their distinctive and colorful qualities, including one-of-a-kind wall hangings, sculptures, plates, bowls, and seasonal artwork.
Phil will be demonstrating his approach to glass fusing and designing his sculpture pieces.

Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA, with a business meeting starting at 6:45 PM, refreshments and socialization starts at 6:30 PM, the monthly demonstration/workshop starts at ~7 PM  and runs until ~9 PM. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024
Franklin Art Association monthly meeting features Phil Pariseau - Feb 7, 2024


Sunday, January 14, 2024

Veterans' Council Meeting - January 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM

All Franklin residents are invited!

The next monthly Veterans' Council meeting will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

All Franklin residents interested in Veterans' activities and events are welcome to join us.

Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month.

For more information, please contact the Veterans' Services Office: (508) 613-1315.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-council-meeting-january-18-2024-700-pm

Veterans' Council Meeting - January 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Veterans' Council Meeting - January 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Jan 17 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?
What happened to ....?
How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

Steve will also be interested to find out what you think should be on the "watch list" for 2024? 

When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form (https://forms.gle/yPGvpaJJbdu4Q6yu6), or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me.  

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share


Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Jan 17 at 11 AM
Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Jan 17 at 11 AM

"Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe DATE CHANGE to - Wed 1/31/24 at 1 PM

Hello All,

Due to an uptick in illness we are postponing our 1/17 Memory Cafe to a new date of Jan. 31 at 1 PM.  
"Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe DATE CHANGE
"Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe DATE CHANGE

We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center.  The Rob Show will be entertaining us with songs you all know and love.  

Memory Cafes are safe and inviting spaces for those experiencing memory loss, their family, friends and caretakers.  We hope that you can join us for this hour of fun, singing and friendship.  

If you or your loved one are experiencing any symptoms of sickness, or have been in close contact with someone who is sick, PLEASE refrain from joining us.  In this case sharing is NOT caring. You are welcome to wear a mask but it is not required.

Memory cafes are free but please respond that you will attend so I know how many folks will be joining us.  

Thank you,
Ariel


--
Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508-520-4917


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

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for January 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024

Start your new year off right and join us at the Franklin Senior Center for January programs you won't want to miss. 

Check out Franklin Senior Center's January 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter Here!

A few programs to highlight:

  • Technology Classes are being offered all month long! 
    • Dating Your Device: On Monday January 8, start a 6-week beginner course for the iPhone (spots limited)
    • Let's Get Social: Come learn the pros and cons of social media on Thursday January 18
    • Google Bootcamps: Let's Talk Excel, a 2-part class on January 23 and 30
    • Protect your Bits: On January 29, Rockland Trust will provide a fraud prevention workshop
  • Enjoy the new release of Oppenheimer at our Pizza and Movie Night on January 25 (Starts at 3:30pm this month!)
  • Eat Around the World: Israel on January 26

Happy New Year! 

-Franklin Senior Center Staff


Direct link to newsletter (PDF) ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_connection_january_2024.pdf

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024
Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024


Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Franklin Veterans come to your Coffee Social at the Franklin Senior Center January 3, 2024 - 10 AM

RING IN 2024 WITH US AT OUR

MONTHLY VETERANS' COFFEE SOCIAL ON

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024 AT 10:00 AM AT THE SENIOR CENTER.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY OUR WONDERFUL FRIENDS AT STARBUCKS!

ALL VETERANS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US 

FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION. 

DROP BY FOR A WHILE OR STAY AS LONG AS YOU'D LIKE.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/january-3-2024-coffee-social


Monday, January 1, 2024

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert - NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7 PM

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert 

- NEW DATE- WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7pm

Come on out, Wednesday, December 20 at 7pm to enjoy some holiday music with the Southeastern MA Community Concert Band (postponed from Monday due to weather). At the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Shared from -> 

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert - NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7 PM
MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert - NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7 PM

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM

Hello All,
 
We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, December 20 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center.  
 
We will be entertained by the KO Trio!  
 
Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM
Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM


Please feel free to share this email and flyer with anyone you think might be interested in attending.
 
See you soon,
 
Ariel


--
Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508-520-4917

Monday, December 18, 2023

Winter Wonderland was a spectacular time!

Catching up to sharing photos of the Winter Wonderland which was held at the Senior Center on Thursday, December 14, 2023. 

I go to the Senior Center regularly (breakfast or lunch is a great bargain) and the activities there are plentiful and busy. However, never quite so busy as the Winter Wonderland. It was also great to see so many little ones! 

The joy of a happy gathering was prominent. Elvis' impersonator was crooning Christmas carols. Folks were enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, or waiting anxiously for the fresh batch of popcorn!

The decorations were varied and colorful Franklin TV was there to record the festivities. I'll share as soon as it is ready. In the meantime, enjoy the photos of the different Christmas trees decorate by local Franklin groups/organizations.



Winter Wonderland a spectacular time!
Winter Wonderland a spectacular time!

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Dec 20 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?
What happened to ....?
How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

When: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me:  https://forms.gle/ytKRJPxM8FFH1YUV7  



Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Dec 20 at 11 AM
Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Dec 20 at 11 AM

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Senior Story Hour (wfpr.fm): Episode 059 - Thanksgiving, Guy Fawkes Day, Love Poems and more (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Thanksgiving, the upcoming holiday season, Guy Fawkes day, poems of love and much more...


Senior Story Hour (wfpr.fm): Episode 059 - Thanksgiving, Guy Fawkes Day, Love Poems and more (audio)
Senior Story Hour (wfpr.fm): Episode 059 - Thanksgiving, Guy Fawkes Day, Love Poems and more (audio)

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

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Attention Seniors in Franklin: Please complete this Technology Survey!

The Franklin Senior Center was awarded a grant for $34,800 to enhance digital literacy for older adults. This grant will help replace outdated equipment, purchase additional equipment, and develop and offer a full technology curriculum specific to seniors. 

Can you help complete the technology survey? This will help the Senior Center create the curriculum based on the input from you! The seniors who use or could use the Center.  

There are also paper surveys available at the Senior Center and available at the library. 

Respond to the Online Survey:  https://forms.gle/LwHSHK2GymoeatTf8

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p0fVksx6deYv_H1vA3vHDpCpO7J5vA3o/view?usp=drive_link


Attention Seniors in Franklin: Please complete this Technology Survey
Attention Seniors in Franklin: Please complete this Technology Survey

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you? Dec 14, from 4:30 to 7 PM

The Friends Of Franklin Elders and the Franklin Senior Center presents Winter Wonderland 2023.

Come out for an evening of holiday cheer to see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees and decor while enjoying 
Live Entertainment, 
Hot Cocoa & Cookies,
a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4:30 to 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ip5Mj6txpTWrgH2WSjriHYS2-VavFbEQ/view?usp=drive_link

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you?
You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you?