Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for January 2025

Newsletter January 2025

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: January 2025

Don't miss some of our January Highlights:

Connection Newsletter for January 2025

January 8: Mobile Food Pantry

January 16: Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

January 16: Pizza & Movie Night: Fly Me to the Moon

January 17: Eat Around the World: Switzerland

January 20: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day

January 23: GATRA Public Meeting

January 24: Monthly Party: Franklin Police Department Turkey Dinner

January 27 through 31: Update your info week! 

 

Download the PDF ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/january_2025_newsletter.pdf

Find prior monthly newsletters -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-monthly-newsletter

Franklin Senior Center Connection for December 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter December 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: December 2024

Don't miss some of our December Highlights:

December 3rd & 4th - Busy Bee Bazaar

December 6th - Shred Event

December 12th - Winter Wonderland (Community Event for all ages!)

December 13th - Mocktails and Karaoke

December 18th - Southeastern MA Community Concert (Community Event for all ages)

Dec 19th - Pizza and Movie Night: It's a Wonderful Life

Dec 20th - Eat Around the World: Morocco

December 24th - Closing at 12pm
December 25th - Closed
December 26th - Closed
December 31st - Closing at 12pm 
 

Download your copy of the Newsletter for December 2024 (PDF) ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/december_2024_newsletter.pdf

Did you listen to Sarah & Ariel reveal December event highlights at the Senior Center?  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/sarah-ariel-reveal-december-event.html

Franklin Senior Center Connection for December 2024

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for September 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter September 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: August 2024

Don't miss some of our September Highlights:

• September 9th - September 13th - National Senior Center Month Spirit Week
• September 11th - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
• September 13th - Monthly Party: Broadway Theme (Formal Friday & Professional Photographer)
• September 18th - Memory Cafe
• September 19th - Candle Making with Emily
• September 24th - Senator Rausch Town Hall Event
• September 25th - Alan Ames Still Thinks He's Funny Comedy Show
• September 26th - Pizza & Movie Night: Thelma
• September 27th - Eat Around the World: India

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/franklin-senior-center-connection-2

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for September 2024

The Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for June 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter June 2024

Don't miss out on our June Events. View the June Newsletter here. 

Special Highlights:

• Senior Olympics June 10th - 21st
  • Half-mile race, Chair Volleyball, Puzzle Wars, Axe Throwing, Scrabble, Curling competition, One-mile race, Bocce tournament, Putting Contest, Men & Women's Cornhol Competition, Pool Tournament, Cribbage Tournament, Two-Mile Relay, Basketball Free-Throw, Trivia, Darts, Party and Award Ceremony! (Register for your events, t-shirt, and party slot) 
• Override Information Session June 5th
• Pizza and Movie Night: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood June 6th
• 6-week Intermediate iPhone Course starting June 6th
• Guided Meditation; Every Thursday in June
• Eat Around the World: Greece June 7th
• Memory Cafe June 26th

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

Direct link to your copy (PDF) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/june_2024_newsletter.pdf

The Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for June 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 (PDF)

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: Senior Connection Newsletter November 2023

Our November 2023 Senior Connection Newsletter is out! Take a look at all the awesome programs and events at the Franklin Senior Center.

Take a look at the November 2023 Senior Connection Newsletter here!

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/november_2023_newsletter_to_post.pdf

Sign Up NOW for the Senior Players Fall Performance (11/7 and 11/14) and Eat Around the World: Vietnam (Nov 3). You can call or drop by to sign up for November programs starting November 1st!

Reminder the Franklin Senior Center will be closed on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day as well as Thursday and Friday November 23rd and 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Happy November!

Your Franklin Senior Center Team

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Connection Newsletter November 2023

Franklin Senior Center: the Connection Newsletter for August 2023

Come and cool off at the Senior Center. Take a look at all the fun programs in August! 

Check out the August Newsletter here ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/august_2023_w_ads.pdf

Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Franklin Senior Center: the Connection Newsletter for August 2023

Town of Franklin: looking for services of a Cross Connection Contractor

Cross Connection Contractor

In accordance with Chapter 30B, Section (6) of the Massachusetts General Laws it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a Contractor who specialized in the management and operation of Cross Connection Control Programs for municipal water suppliers.  The contractor is to be a Massachusetts Certified Cross Connection Contractor to conduct testing.  The operation shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) M.G.L. 310 CMR 22.22 and the Town of Franklin's Rules and Regulations pertaining to Cross Connection Control. 

Additional Information:  Cross Connection Contractor

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/cross-connection-contractor-0

Town of Franklin: looking for services of a Cross Connection Contractor

"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

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

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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

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/fsc_june_connection_2021.pdf

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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

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

To Receive This Newsletter Monthly or Other Town Notifications, Please Click Here.

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER for February 2021

 

Read the details online
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter - January 2021

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

To Receive This Newsletter Monthly or Other Town Notifications, Please Click Here.

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

Senior Center: Connection Newsletter - September 2020

Connection Newsletter

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

To Receive This Newsletter Monthly or Other Town Notifications, Please Click Here.

Senior Center: Connection Newsletter

Read more (including past issues)  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

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

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