What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, November 7, 2025 ???

Friday, November 7

9:00am Fallen Hero: Lawrence J. Clark (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Caregivers Appreciation Day (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Prezo Grille and Bar)

** Note with the Caregivers Appreciation event at the Senior Center, all the "normal" activities are canceled (including breakfast/lunch))

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   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

Lyn talks about the Caregivers Appreciation Day scheduled for Friday, Nov 7 at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

FM #1567 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1567 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Lyn O’Brien, Chair of the Council on Aging.  We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

 

We talk about 

• Her nursing career serving folks at home 

• Caregivers Appreciation Day - Nov 7, 2025 

• 11 AM to 3 PM

• At the Franklin Senior Center

• Free Hourly raffles, 40 + vendors

• Information on taking care of your loved one

Note: Regularly scheduled events at the Senior Center on this day are cancelled to allow this to happen. Thanks to the Town of Franklin & the Senior Center for doing so

The recording runs about 37 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1567-caregivers-

appreciation-day-10-29-25/

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

Caregiver Appreciation Day flyer (download as a reminder or to share)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17x0RVnpS5X6j9qop_9-bytRZMlA0iKr7/view?usp=drive_link

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Caregivers Appreciation Day scheduled for November 7 at the Franklin Senior Center

Dear Valued Community Member,

The Friends of Franklin Elders and the Franklin Senior Center are holding a Caregivers Appreciation Day on November 7 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for all caregivers of Franklin and surrounding towns.

This event will be filled with volunteers and vendors offering services and experiences that support and give back to caregivers.

Caregivers Appreciation Day 

The Friends of Franklin Elders (FOFE) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises funds for the Franklin Senior Center to support the community's aging population. The Franklin Senior Center's mission, with the support of the community, is to identify, advocate for, and implement meaningful educational, cultural, social, health/wellness activities and services for our aging population.

We are respectfully asking if your company would be willing to donate an item for one of our raffle baskets. This can be a product, service, gift card or a full gift basket. The baskets will be won by caregivers who will receive a free ticket to place in the raffle jar. 

We are also seeking those who can offer mini services such as facials, skincare consultations, Reiki or healing arts, live entertainment or food donations at no charge. Whether you are a professional, a student building experience or someone passionate about giving back, we would love to have you. We greatly appreciate your support and generosity.

If you have any questions or require more information, please don't hesitate to contact the event committee's Chairperson, Lyn O'Brien, at Lynob@comcast.net or 617-686-9595

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17x0RVnpS5X6j9qop_9-bytRZMlA0iKr7/view?usp=drive_link