Curbside tree collection scheduled for week of Jan 5, 2026

Curbside tree collection scheduled for week of Jan 5, 2026

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Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center FRI 2/10/23 from 11 AM - 1 PM

CALL TO ORDER YOUR DELICIOUS LUNCH NOW! 508-520-4945

Hello and Happy Thursday! 

Our Curbside café is open and ready for you to place your order for Friday!

Friday's specials are a turkey burger or sausage with peppers and onions and the soup is stuffed pepper.    Follow us on social media or check our website for updates on our lunch specials.  

Lunches will be available for pickup between 11am and 1pm. You will have to order by 9am the morning of, and you can also pre-order the day before as well! When you call, please leave your name, number, and your order.

Please call us at 508-520-4945, if you have any questions or to order our delicious curbside café.

Thanks! We miss you all

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Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center FRI 2/10/23 from 11 AM - 1 PM

Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center 11 AM -1 PM Thursday 2/9 - Friday 2/10/23

CURBSIDE CAFE AT SENIOR CENTER 

11P-1P WED 2/8- FRI 2/10

CALL TO ORDER YOUR DELICIOUS LUNCH NOW! 508-520-4945

Hello and Happy Wednesday! 

Our Curbside café is open and ready for you to place your order for Thursday and Friday!

Thursday's choices are either a tuna or chicken salad sandwich on white or wheat and delicious stuffed pepper soup! Friday's specials are a turkey burger or sausage with peppers and onions.  Friday's soup choice will be updated on Thursday.  Follow us on social media or check our website for updates on our lunch specials.  

Lunches will be available for pickup between 11am and 1pm. You will have to order by 9am the morning of, and you can also pre-order the day before as well! When you call, please leave your name, number, and your order.

Please call us at 508-520-4945, if you have any questions or to order our delicious curbside café.

Thanks! We miss you all

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Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center  11 AM -1 PM Wednesday  2/8 -  Friday 2/10/23

Senior Center curbside café returns Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023

Although we are still closed the rest of this week, starting tomorrow, Wednesday February 8th we will have our curbside café available. Call to order a limited lunch menu consisting of a choice between two sandwiches and a soup. They will be available for pickup between 11am and 1pm. You will have to order by 9am the morning of, and you can also pre-order the day before as well! When you call, please leave your name, number, and your order.

Tomorrow Wednesday's choices are a chicken Caesar wrap or a BLT wrap with a delicious corn chowder. Follow us on our social media, check out our website, or give us a call at 508-520-4945 for Thursdays and Fridays meal choices

Thanks! We miss you all

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Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/town-of-franklin-ma-senior-center-automated-msg-on-curbside-cafe

Senior Center curbside café returns Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023

FM #344 Franklin Senior Center - September Updates - 9/01/20 (audio)

FM #344 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 344 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with outgoing Senior Center Director Karen Alves and incoming Director Erin Rogers. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

In case you missed it along the way, Karen is retiring Sep 17. There will be a socially distanced party in the parking lot to see her off. Details are in the September newsletter.

We also review a number of the activities during September, mostly conducted virtually but some careful steps are being made to move safely to an in person where possible.

Reminder to call the Senior Center to register for an event, to get on the mailing list, or to order from the Curbside Cafe.

Audio link = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HBwZftrK

 

Links to the 

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

Newsletter sign up  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter 

Curbside cafe menu   https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb  or call 508-613-1313

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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 #344 Franklin Senior Center - September Updates - 9/01/20 (audio)

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)

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-7-2020

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all are enjoying your summer and staying active and well!  What programs would you like to see and join?  We love feedback and want to hear from you all.  

Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar -https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day/2020-07-07

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

August Events

Wed., Aug. 19: FIVE WISHES is a legally binding, advanced directive (living will), that lets you control your personal, emotional and spiritual wishes. This presentation is on Zoom at 1:00 p.m. If you aren't able to access Zoom our Nurse can call you to discuss the info one- on-one. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov or call 508 520-4945. 

Mon., Aug.24: MEMORY CAFÉ at 3:00 p.m. on ZOOM, features the beautiful and engaging music of violinist, Lynn Canavan. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 

Thurs., Aug.27: FASHIONS OF HOLLYWOOD on ZOOM with Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion at 1:00 p.m. Ren presents this fascinating look at the glamorous fashions of the silver screen during the '30s, '40s, '50s. Join us as we travel through the decades to enjoy a glimpse into the glamorous world of fashion. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 

Mon., Aug. 31: STEVE SHERLOCK - Talk Franklin Matters at 2:00 p.m. for all the latest Franklin news. To join us, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 

Don't forget our very own Curbside Cafe! - Open M-F featuring the delicious culinary renderings of Chef Paul!   https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb  The first 5 people to call and order lunch from the Curbside Cafe and mention "Ariel's email" will win a prize!!   

Tips

Low Impact Aerobics with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibqvCDaviD0

Lung exercises to expand your breathing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIrAUL_VmiU

Music

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of3uhG1tCI

Soft Jazz piano music

https://youtu.be/prtmoOfk28w

Back to the 50's - over an hour of rocking music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fznknLKU44

Just for Fun

The restoration of an Emma Gaggiotti Portrait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziybNY7Pxsc

 

3 generations of Russian gymnasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-afLjHA3zI

The tiniest baby bird - a story of rescue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-iFgDK_D5s

13 beautiful National parks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOHZ1mcAK8s

Unusual places and tourist attractions.  Would you visit any of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAwOSd0VHg

Ten of the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPEvkaHYrSQ

Humor

Nathan Bockstahler the youngest comedian ever on America's Got Talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyM3avsv-IM

Pierce County Police Department Dance Off - our men and women in blue show off their moves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFDsMWny6oI

Hysterical animals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEkSYw3o5is

10 funny Pepsi videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVVOTXg-ROs

Kindness Matters

Troops come home and surprise their families - Thank you for your service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnEnhmrOHwk

Advice from a toddler.  We could all learn a lesson from this little girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y62veCinCvc

Attached you will find:

1. Paint/color by number mushrooms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sO1vk-d9CTDJOFJPggexlg3dqRykhWv2/view?usp=sharing

2. Donna's fun packed "for the birds" activity pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t_cuaAKOUDtNqmJ6dRAsd1DykJOwGv0A/view?usp=sharing

3. Curbside Cafe menu https://drive.google.com/file/d/11OBeyu3MUQnLUn3Npr9gcvscohgsHhdm/view?usp=sharing

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/

--

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Senior Center Email Blast

Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August

The August menu for curbside pickup at the Senior Center is shown here. 

You can order online or call

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclQGOzstB8joXRPN2N-I3zEq968zAKsS8SLOsVsUJNm-ICTQ/viewform

A Safe, No Contact, Curbside Lunch Pick-Up for anyone who's been alive since the Eisenhower Administration :). 

Please Order by 9:00 AM for same day pick-up. (After 9, Call 508-520-4945) 

When Picking up, please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask. We will place your order in your trunk or backseat, while practicing safe distancing at all times. 

If you do not have transportation, Dial-A-Ride may be able to assist you. Call: 800-698-7676 for details. 

This program is funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation and generous support of the Franklin Council on Aging. Meals are offered at a subsidized rate of $2.00 ea. and will be billed monthly. 

Let us know if you or anyone in your party has food allergies. 

Please call our Social Service Coordinator if you are in need of any additional food assistance. 

Curbside pick up Located at The Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin MA, 02038 Phone: 508-520-4945

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Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August

The Curbside Cafe at Franklin Senior Center - June 1

The Curbside Cafe at Franklin Senior Center

Starting Monday, June 1st, the Curbside Cafe will be providing freshly prepared meals for curbside pickup, Monday through Friday, at the Franklin Senior Center from 11 am -1 pm, for elders, 60 years and older and disabled residents.  This program is funded by a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation and generous support from the Franklin Council on Aging. 

Find out more details on our website here: https://www.franklinma.gov/curb

The Curbside Cafe at Franklin Senior Center - June 1

CURBSIDE CAFE opens June 1 at Senior Center

PLEASE REGISTER  and select your meal(s) and pricing by 9:00 AM for day of pick up   https://www.franklinma.gov/curb

The Curbside Cafe provides freshly prepared meals for curbside pickup, Monday through Friday, at the Franklin Senior Center from 11 AM to 1 PM, for elders, 60 years and older and disabled residents. This program is funded by a grant from the Metrowest Health Foundation and generous support from the Franklin Council on Aging.


PICK UP:
Meal pick up is at the side door of the Center’s kitchen using the rear access road; see sign for Senior Meals as you enter the parking lot.

Stay in your vehicle at all times; meals will be placed in the trunk of your vehicle.

Masks must be worn and physical distancing practiced. If customers are not masked, a separate area is designated for pick up

PAYMENT:

• The program offers meals at a subsidized rate of $2 but customers can make an additional donation to support the program.
• Customers will be invoiced for payment.
• Cash or checks can be mailed to the Senior Center or deposited into the secured mail box at the entrance to the Senior Center. Please include name and phone number on the envelope. (There is a $10 minimum amount for checks.)
• If you cannot afford any payment, please call the Center and ask to speak with our Social Service Coordinator.

GATRA TRANSPORTATION: 
Dial-A-Ride is available to drive customers to the Center for meal pickup. Please call (800) 698-7676 by noon on the day prior to pick up.

https://www.franklinma.gov/curb

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10dxBBmqG87LZe1E1g9Lk2VGS0P8ZaUD4/view?usp=sharing

CURBSIDE CAFE opens June 1 at Senior Center