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Showing posts with label email. Show all posts

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast April 16, 2021

Hello Everyone!



Happy Patriot's Day


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 Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


Tips

How to do Wall Angels a kinetic exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYi4rBhRBQ 


Things nobody talks about except here I am putting it in my email blast!- Constipation - Pressure points that help relieve this.

https://www.healthline.com/health/constipation/pressure-points-for-constipation#about-acupressure 


10 minute balance workout for Seniors (make sure to hold onto the chair if you need to!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9xsYEzYNrE 


Music

The Music History Project - The Chordettes (a podcast)

https://soundcloud.com/user-9235422/ep-94-the-chordettes 


Hear the world's oldest piano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XDJ2O4P97I 


Hammered Dulcimer Basics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEphMn4qQXU 



Just for Fun

The Secret of Synchronization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-_VPRCtiUg 


The Discovery that transformed Pi - For anyone who loves math this is INCREDIBLE!! Even if you don't like math it's pretty cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMlf1ELvRzc 


Ultra modern tiny home

This Ultra Modern Tiny House Will Blow Your Mind - YouTube 


Tips for a successful raised garden bed

https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-successful-raised-bed-gardening-2539792 


Humor

Jeff Allen - When you're ready for winter to be over

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE0fhMuoIPg 


Jeff Allen - When you get diagnosed with adult ADHD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ft2nY5TRI 


Kindness Matters



Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday CLOSED - Patriot's Day

*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book Club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. Wellness RN - Call to schedule an appointment with Nurse Trish

*Wed.at 1pm - Writers Group call for information

*Thursday at 11am - Earth Day Lecture - call to register for this incredible event

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 12:30 - Painting and Creative Space - call to register for this in person event.

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.


Attached you will find: Donna's Fun Filled Activity Pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1obNFQ2ePJX5zaUp7SOF4XyH0BLDDy5f4/view?usp=sharing


Make sure to check our website for more in person events happening in May!

Ariel


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


Saturday, April 10, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast Apr 9, 2021

Hello Everyone!


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 Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


Change of date! The spring Fling date has been moved to May 16th.  Please call the Senior Center to sign up for this event. 508-520-4945


Tips

Calm Gong meditation music - Tam Tam gong and crystal bowls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw708zdRXuw 


Balance Exercises for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHMgkTC9UAc 


Music

The oldest known song of all time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElPnD-dbkk 


Evolution of Music - Pentatonix 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExW80sXsHs 


Just for Fun

Webcams from National Parks - choose which you want to view

https://blog.cheapism.com/national-park-webcams/#close 


Abstract landscapes painting demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1F7KgBdog8 


What happens if you put your head into a particle accelerator?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD4J5VUwiAs 


Humor

Jeff Allen - 5 months of shutdown created these jokes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soW8Tqp5acQ 



Kindness Matters


Upcoming Events next week

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele-Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up

*Monday at 2pm - Memory Cafe - a virtual, social music event for those with memory loss and their caregivers. 

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. 11am - Mindful Movements - via zoom call to register

*Wed. 1pm - Tommaso Juglis - The World Class Artist who created the Ray Memorial Library murals -- and so much more. Alan Earls will present a short talk and slide show.

*Thursday at 10am - SUPERFOODS  Learn the tools of nutritional success for enhancing your brain power, increasing your energy, and improving your mood. Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. To register: https://well-b.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XtzrDHcpR8uknF07WMCoSw 

*Thursday at 12:30 IN PERSON - Painting and Creative Space

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 6:30 - NAME THAT TUNE! Whether you know your music or just enjoy listening to it you are sure to have fun at this lively, fun filled event! Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to play

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 

Attached you will find Donna's fun filled activity pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/139yab6vr7tb1lxHVCZognQWeUXUv5jkW/view?usp=sharing


Stay safe and enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

Ariel


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



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - April 2, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Email Blast - April 2, 2021


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 Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


Paint-By-Number Kits are available.  Please call the Senior Center to arrange to pick one up to do at home or sign up to attend our in person Painting and Creative Space sessions Thursdays 12:30-2.


Tips

Throwback Thursday with Paul Eugene - Latin Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBbaiBKcM6M 


The importance of Friends - An interesting article about the health benefits of friendship

https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/importance-of-friends-as-you-age.html 


What makes a life good? Lessons from the longest study on happiness - Robert Waldinger

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


Music

30 of the most famous classical pieces on the piano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0kVNMHo6fQ 


The Sound Of Silence - 12 string guitar cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zwSRKHrwgY



Just for Fun

Top 10 most beautiful churches - How many have you been to?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3dblyk7W5Y 


Anacapa Ocean - Live webcam Channel Islands National Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueik_Uu4xbo 


Humor

Jeannie Robertson - Remember the one who fed you the ball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRZz09gZFOI 


Best TV news bloopers

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


Kindness Matters

Junkyard Cat decides to work at a car shop and greet people

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


Animals Saving Each Other

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af4CfwZCAwc 


Upcoming Events Week of April 5-11

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele Bingo Call the senior center to play

*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. Wellness RN with Nurse Trish - call for an appointment

*Wed. At 10am Vets Coffee Hour - IN PERSON you must register to attend

*Wed at 1pm Writers Group - Call to register

*Wed at 1pm Fibromyalgia support group - Call to register

*Thursday at 10am Discussion Group -call to register

*Thursday at 12:30-2 Painting and Creative Space - IN PERSON at the senior Center - MUST 

register to attend.

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 

Attached you will find: Donna's Fun Filled Activity Pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ig-PwCtIxt7pCqlmjERlKruu6bMyWv-j/view?usp=sharing


Things are starting to reopen!  We hope you enjoy the in person activities we are starting to have and are excited for more activities and options coming soon!


Ariel


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