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On the seventh day before leaving Facebook
My true love sent to me
Seven tweets a twitter'
Happy anniversary Franklin Matters! Goodbye Facebook! (audio)
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Effective Nov 30, 2021 the Franklin Matters Facebook page will go away. You are given notice to find one of the other options to obtain the valuable information shared but not longer directly by me on Facebook.
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"The version of Facebook that exists today is tearing our societies apart and causing ethnic violence around the world," says former Facebook employee France Haugen. She points to Myanmar, where the military used Facebook to launch a genocide.
“The version of Facebook that exists today is tearing our societies apart and causing ethnic violence around the world,” says former Facebook employee France Haugen. She points to Myanmar, where the military used Facebook to launch a genocide. https://t.co/WU4IumjHkO pic.twitter.com/cy9Ed9MgbH
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) October 3, 2021
Note: this is a continuation of the revelations about Facebook since the Cambridge Analytica scandal. in 2018 I attempted to remove Franklin Matters updates from Facebook at that time and the readers, followers on Facebook created an uproar so I stayed reluctantly.
As a data security and privacy professional I can no longer condone the Facebook business model. Effective Dec 1, 2021 the Franklin Matters Facebook page will go away. You are given notice to find one of the other options to obtain the valuable information shared but not longer directly by me on Facebook.
Someone can also set up a way to take what I share and share it themselves to Facebook. I have no way to stop that. Folks occasionally do so on their own today.
The Last of my Blasts!
Hello Everyone!
This has been an incredible journey! I have sent 79 email blasts over the past 17 months and it is time for me to transition back into my role as the Supportive Day Coordinator / Respite Coordinator at the Franklin Senior Center. I have enjoyed finding interesting, strange, intriguing, funny and helpful information to share with you all and I hope each one of you has enjoyed my 'informational tidbits' as well.
We have hit highs and lows; had moments of isolation and fear but also kindness and connections. Technology helped us combat social isolation and bridge the gap to access the world. Doors were opened to new friendships with sites like zoom and what's app. People shared their talents, Colleges and Universities opened up to free learning; Museums, Aquariums, Churches and more opened their doors virtually and allowed us to explore. Musicians held free concerts and groups of strangers, from around the world, came together to create beautiful, harmonious music together. Basically anything you have on your bucket list became available (usually for free) right at your fingertips.
We were not limited by distance and had the chance to explore Natural Parks, Underwater marvels, travel to foreign countries and fly over, through and around some of the most beautiful places in the world. What truly matters, the human connection, blossomed and we saw multi generational cross over with children writing cards to seniors and seniors sharing knowledge with the younger generations. There was less division as people reached out to help and make sure nobody was alone. During this time of unprecedented chaos and uncertainty we rediscovered kindness and compassion.
My hope moving forward is that those lessons and kindness remain and we continue to foster, encourage and share them. We have an opportunity to take the positive things we learned, the connections we made and the kindness we showed strangers and step forward, bringing it all with us. COVID isn't over yet and hopefully neither are all the positives that came from the past year and a half of LIVING through a pandemic.
Stay safe, stay kind, we are all in this together. And remember to tell people what they mean to you, that you love them and that you are grateful to have them in your life.
HUGE virtual hugs to you all,
Ariel
Supportive Day Program "Sunshine Club" update
We are excited to announce that our Supportive Day Program will be reopening in September! "Sunshine Club" is a social day program for seniors with mild to moderate cognitive loss, dementia or Alzheimer's. We are finishing up work on the enrollment packets and will be calling those on our waitlist to schedule our assessment interviews. If you have a loved one or know someone who might be interested in learning more about Sunshine Club or attending please email adoggett@franklinma.gov or dhaynes@franklinma.gov
Companion Care Update
The Companion Care Program provides regularly scheduled, in-home respite for caregivers. If you are a caregiver and would like to know more about this program please email adoggett@franklinma.gov. We hope to have this program up and running in mid-September.
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
Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news
Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/
Link to the Franklin Observer - https://franklinobserver.town.news/
Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
Tips
Senior Gardening Tips - keeping it easy and safe
Robocalls - We all get them and hate them. Here are tips to stop them!
Music
50 countries unite and sing Amazing Grace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA7pdABvpnc
500 greatest love songs of all times (according to someone)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU&list=PLwNv9Hhd8gZjNoQdpd2kBa3fwXNeJjzDX
10 oldest musical discoveries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO-0JjTjpBs
Just for Fun
16 satisfying art techniques from around the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akoNcDKCr-o
The truth behind Italy's $1 homes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP2vtDLTAgM
An experiment in gratitude / The science of Happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg
Vintage Boston
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/massachusetts/boston/vintage-photos-boston-streets/
How COVID changed our world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihSlDvQwHdg
Humor
Weird things caught on security camera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMpiZrgxHSU
25 Knock Knock jokes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zmza7mupAQ
Dad jokes - HAHAHA These are HYSTERICAL. I challenge you not to laugh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWMv2POqYQI
Kindness Matters
Coming together by staying apart - The kindness of COVID (a commercial with a good message)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVz5Do0QWHM
Foster Kid gets his fairytale ending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MHhU63Q_2A
Son of a fallen Deputy bids on his Fathers car at auction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BF6BUry_C0
Children and Seniors come together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSG_FCQ10fA
Don't put people in boxes - no matter what you believe this is a wonderful message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw
Upcoming Events
Please see the attached calendar for August. You can always check out website (link above) or request a copy of the newsletter digitally or hard copy.
Attached you will find:
FRIDAY FOODFEST flyer
August Calendar of Events for the Senior Center
Donna's fun filled activity pages
I am going to miss doing these blasts but hope to see you in person at the Franklin Senior Center! Here is a photo of me so you know what I look like! :-)
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Ariel Doggett |
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
Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news
Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/
Link to Franklin Observer - https://franklinobserver.town.news/
Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
We need your help Celebrating and honoring Franklin's Oldest resident! Mr. Walter Zinchuk, born on July 19, 1917 will be celebrating his 104th birthday.
Walter, along with his late wife Alta, purchased their Franklin home in 1958, where they raised four children. Mr. Zinchuk who is a World War II Veteran, served in New Guinea and Australia as a combat engineer. Walter received the Boston Post Cane which represents the oldest Franklin resident, and holds the title proudly! Walter is a very young 104, actively participating in various activities at Benchmark Senior Living.
To celebrate this amazing gentleman, a gathering is planned for Sunday, July 18th at 1:30 p.m. at Benchmark Senior Living, Forge Hill Road, Franklin. We are asking Franklin residents to "participate" in Mr. Zinchuk's birthday celebration by mailing a birthday card to:
Mr. Walter Zinchuk c/o Benchmark Senior Living
4 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038
Our goal is for Walter to receive 104 birthday cards. Please help us make Walter's birthday a memorable one!!
Tips
Chair stretches to help eliminate back pain
https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/stretches-for-seniors#reach-back
Daily SilverSneakers meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Uw0UscJyE
20 minute indoor walking for seniors - boost your step count
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfdajt9lWFo
Music
Beethoven's fifth symphony performed by body percussion!
Typewriter Brandenburger Symphoniker (music starts at about 1.30 in)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW8dGwa2zRw
Just for Fun
90 Year old figure skater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm0cxAvStBI
"Solar kids" 2 brothers who suffer from paralysis when the sun goes down. 43 min documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfqKS5trngs
Franklin, MA past and presented by Joe Landry through Franklin Matters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7sy7yY2B0w
Humor
Changing the hallway prank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSP966QtUFg
Kindness Matters
Girl thrives as an amputee gymnast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28rLl7OnoWU
Housecalls to homeless people in Venice Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N2Ry_g15KA
Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.
*Monday
9:00 Hairdresser/Barber
9:30 Italian Conversation
9:30 Mexican Train Dominoes
1:00 American MahJong
1:00 Chair Volleyball
1:15 Movie: "Indian Horse"
6:00 Cribbage
*Tuesday
9:00 Cribbage
9:30 Busy Bees
9:30 Low Impact w Shirley $3
9:30 Hand & Foot Cards
10:00 Virtual Chair w Judith
10:00 Manicures $10 by appt.
11:00 Cardio, Strength $3 1:00 Bingo
1:00 Audio Book Club (Phone)
1:00 Cribbage Instruction
1:00 Quilting
1:00 Chess
1:00 Mindful Movements $3
5:00 Quarantini Time zoom
*Wednesday
8:30 Blood Pressure & Sugar
9:30 SHINE
9:45 Chair Yoga $3
10:00 Knitting
10:00 Scrabble
10:00 Asian MahJong
11:00 Zumba $3
1:00 Chair Volleyball
1:00 Line Dancing
1:00 Senior Scribblers
1:00 Bridge
1:00 Hairdresser by appt.
3:00 Exploring Nantucket RESCHEDULED new date TBD
4:00 Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group
*Thursday
8:30 Blood Pressure & Sugar
9:00 Cribbage
9:30 Busy Bees
9:30 Bocce Ball
9:30 Low Impact w Shirley $3
10:00 Virtual Chair w /Judith
10:00 Discussion Group: with The Franklin Police Chief
11:00 Cardio, Strength $3
11:00 Balance Class w Trish
12:30 Painting Space
1:00 Medical Safety with Hypertension & Diabetes
1:00 Bingo
1:15 Tai Chi $3
1:30 Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock
*Friday
9:30 Hand & Food Cards
10:00 Woodcarving
11:00 Sunshine Zoom Group
12:00 T.O.P.S.
1:00 Pokeno
Attached you will find: Donna's Fun filled activity pages
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LnSaw93kEjv2UkFgclfHV-BFz9SwrZLI/view?usp=sharingRain rain go away, we are ready for some sun again!
Ariel