"FINDING THAT CONNECTION - neurons connecting to one another in a Petri dish" (video)

"So amazing! Psych students- check this out!! https://t.co/VpvEYNadEn"

"In this video, Dr. Lila Landowski shares footage of two neurons connecting in a dish. Here's what Lila had to say about the footage:

You’re watching two neurons that I saw under the microscope sensing one another and connecting.

There are 86 billion neurons in the brain - how do they know how to connect to other neurons or body parts when our bodies are developing?"

Direct link to video ->  https://youtu.be/Rvmvt7gscIM

Shared from Ms Gordo via Twitter: https://twitter.com/ms_gordo/status/1470020817291464707

Franklin Senior Center: CONNECTION NEWSLETTER for October 2021

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Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Franklin Senior Center: CONNECTION NEWSLETTER - June 2021

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

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CONNECTION NEWSLETTER - June 2021

Karl E. Backlund Sr. - obituary

You may recall the request last week to connect relatives of Karl Backlund with Ed Beksha. The community responded quickly to make the connection. Karl's obituary is now posted and shared here.

"It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Karl E. Backlund Sr, who left this world for his next big adventure on April third at the age of 78.

Karl E. Backlund Sr

A native of West Wrentham, Karl led a storied life with strong connections to his local community. He was many things, a member of the American Legion, a Boy scout leader, a talented woodworker, a collector, a fisherman, but most importantly a husband, father, grandfather, and good friend. After graduating from King Philip High School, he served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army before marrying his wife Sandra and raising their three kids: Karl, Kirk and Kim.
 
Karl was a wealth of knowledge and was never afraid to speak his mind. He lived his life on his own terms, always stubbornly committed to making sure things were done the "right" way. Although his approach could be intense, those who worked with him and for him gained from the experience. A generous man, Karl welcomed all who came to his door and was always willing to help both friends and strangers."

Continue reading the obituary online

https://www.rjrossfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries/Karl-E.-Backlund-Sr.?obId=20763342#/celebrationWall

Last week's post

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/04/hey-franklin-you-can-help-with-this.html

Franklin Senior Center: CONNECTION NEWSLETTER for February 2021

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CONNECTION NEWSLETTER for February 2021

 

Read the details online
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Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter - January 2021

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https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/jan_21_newsletter_f.pdf

Senior Center: Connection Newsletter - September 2020

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Note: One date correction - I am scheduled for a Zoom session on Tuesday, Sep 22, at 10:00 AM (not Monday, Sep 21 at 1:00 PM)

COVID Connectors: Connect Sick Patients with their Loved Ones with a repurposed device

Elizabeth Pehota (@pehota) tweeted at 1:09 PM on Fri, May 15, 2020:

"Have an old phone? Here's an idea 💡

Due to visitor restrictions, hospital patients feel isolated & many are looking for a way to connect with their loved ones.

That's where our #NERevs  Hometown Hero Kaya Suner comes in with COVID Connectors ⬇️"

https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/post/2020/05/15/hometown-heroes-19-year-old-kaya-suner-connects-hospital-patients-loved-ones

https://twitter.com/pehota/status/1261342880867770369?s=03

Go direct to covidconnectors.org 
 
Note: "Due to hospital policies we are only able to accept Apple iOS devices at this time"

COVID Connectors: Connect Sick Patients with their Loved Ones with a repurposed device

FM_#245 Josh Vanada, President, URCC YPO 4/07/20 (audio)

FM #245 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 245 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Josh Vanada, President of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Org (YPO). We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about the revamping of the YPO focused around the 3 C’s (community, connection, and continuing education). The web site is being redone along with that of the United Chamber’s page. 

In the meantime, updates can be found on their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedRegionalYoungProfessionals/

The recording runs about 14 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Josh Vanada.   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H1nxNrC7




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United Regional Chamber of Commerce page http://www.unitedregionalchamber.org/

Updates can be found on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/UnitedRegionalYoungProfessionals/

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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!

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FM_#245 Josh Vanada, President, URCC YPO 4/07/20 (audio)

Discuss your "Trials and Triumphs" at the Cultural Connections Roundtable - Jan 24

Join us on Jan 24 for Cultural Connections! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Jan. 24 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House (395 E. Central St, Franklin). 

Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Trials and Triumphs of 2018. 

Share what worked well for your organization last year, and what you struggled with. Is there a problem you're trying to solve that others can help brainstorm solutions? A success that others could learn from? 

Join us for a delicious nosh of gourmet coffee, pastries, muffins and more, while networking with others from area arts organization. Let's celebrate the new year, new partnerships, and the successes of 2018! 

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-54774931294


About the Franklin Cultural Council 

The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Cultural Connections - Jan 24

Free discussion: "Engaging Your Community" Oct 10

Cultural Connections is a free arts and culture roundtable. We will meet Oct 10 to discuss engaging your organization's community.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7 PM in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library (118 Main Street, Franklin).  Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Engaging Your Community, which will build on our May meeting of Defining Your Community (though attendance at the previous meeting is not required!)  How do you effectively engage with those in your community?  What have you tried that has worked well, and what has not?  How is your engagement different through social media vs email vs in person at an event?  Is it enough to engage with those already committed to your cause or organization?  We will discuss all of these questions and more, plus share some creative ways you may not have thought of to encourage community participation. Come share your thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network!   Please RSVP using the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-49817867583  RSVP Now! Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

Cultural Connections: "Engaging Your Community" roundtable on Oct 10

Cultural Connections is a free arts and culture roundtable. We will meet Oct 10 to discuss engaging your organization's community.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7pm in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library (118 Main Street, Franklin). Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Engaging Your Community, which will build on our May meeting of Defining Your Community (though attendance at the previous meeting is not required!)  How do you effectively engage with those in your community? What have you tried that has worked well, and what has not? How is your engagement different through social media vs email vs in person at an event? Is it enough to engage with those already committed to your cause or organization?  We will discuss all of these questions and more, plus share some creative ways you may not have thought of to encourage community participation. Come share your thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network!  Please RSVP using the link below.   RSVP Now! The Franklin Cultural Council will again be the community collaborator for ArtWeek in Franklin! This year's ArtWeek will be held April 26-May 5. For more information, visit www.artweekma.org Live or work in Franklin? Take our Community Input survey, and share your thoughts on the programs and events you think we should be funding through our grant programs. Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

You're invited to Cultural Connections - May 9

Cultural Connections is an arts and culture roundtable. We will meet May 9 to discuss defining your organization's community.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held May 9 at 7 PM in the Golder Room at Dean College, Franklin. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Defining Community, something that is both very simple and incredibly complex. How do you define your organization's Community? Is it simply the attendees at your event? Your neighborhood? Your target market? Is it based on socio economic demographics or connections with one another? Is your Community made up of those that observe what you do, or those that participate in what you do? We will discuss all of these questions and more. Come share your stories and thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network! Please RSVP using the link below. Directions: The Golder Room is in the Dean College Campus Center,109 West Central Street, Franklin, on the second floor. Enter through the main doors, continue past the Guidrey Center and take the hallway to the right; go up the stairs, at the top of the stairs turn left and the Golder Room is the first door on your left. RSVP Now! Cultural Connections is a program of the Franklin Cultural Council. ArtWeek, a state-wide arts festival, will be held April 27-May 6. Find an ArtWeek event near you at www.artweekma.org Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

Friendly Reminder: You're invited to Cultural Connections - Feb 1

Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Feb. 1 at 7 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central Street, Franklin. 

Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. 

The subject of this roundtable will be Community Partnerships, and our discussion will be led by Athena Pandolf and Kelly Artamonov. Athena is the Executive Director of the wonderfully vibrant Natick Center Cultural District, and Kelly is an integral part of the team at ArtWeek, a statewide arts festival sponsored by the Boch Center. 

Both of these amazing women have experience in creating strong partnerships between arts organizations, local businesses, and the community. They will present their thoughts on the subject, followed by an open discussion with you sharing stories of what has and hasn't worked for your organization, along with the opportunity to ask questions of others. 

A great opportunity to network! 

Please RSVP using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-41875762533

Friendly Reminder: You're invited to Cultural Connections - Feb 1

You're invited to Cultural Connections - Feb 1

Cultural Connections is an arts and culture roundtable. We will meet Feb 1 to discuss how to create strong Community Partnerships.

Join us! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Feb. 1 at 7pm at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central Street, Franklin. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend.  The subject of this roundtable will be Community Partnerships, and our discussion will be led by Athena Pandolf and Kelly Artamonov. Athena is the Executive Director of the wonderfully vibrant Natick Center Cultural District, and Kelly is an integral part of the team at ArtWeek, a statewide arts festival sponsored by the Boch Center.  Both of these amazing women have experience in creating strong partnerships between arts organizations, local businesses, and the community. They will present their thoughts on the subject, followed by an open discussion with you sharing stories of what has and hasn't worked for your organization, along with the opportunity to ask questions of others.  A great opportunity to network! Please RSVP using the link below: RSVP Now! Cultural Connections is a program of the Franklin Cultural Council. The next Cultural Connections roundtable will be held on May 9, 2018. Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com