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Showing posts with label email. Show all posts

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast July 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 


The Lynx leaving the harbor in Nantucket
The Lynx leaving the harbor in Nantucket


Check out the upcoming events next week in the events below.  On Monday Alan Earls will be presenting a lively and informative talk about Instant Gratification! And NAME THAT TUNE! Our zoom game show is on Tuesday! 


Tips

5 top balance exercises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxFEVSoHSS0 


The "lie" of expired food.  Do you know that 25% of fresh water in the US goes towards producing food that goes UNEATEN?!  YIKES

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-lie-of-expired-food-and-the-disastrous-truth-of-america-s-food-waste-problem/ar-AALUX91?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=U452DHP 


Music

Less common instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62YjjV-Roo 


Jon Courtenay blows away the judges on Britain's Got Talent

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


Just for Fun

The rise and decline of Route 66 - Some interesting reading on wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_66#History 

 

Route 66: 20 Great Stops along the way - A fun 11 minute video of interesting attractions along the way.  This makes me want to do another road trip!  Where is someplace you have had an incredible Road trip to?  One answer will win a prize! Email me your response. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dez15AlVKJw 

 

Parkour experts try to keep up with gymnasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3qOoYZppaQ 


Humor

Jose Sarduy - You don't know your mom is crazy until you grow up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-rGqnPVxI4 




Kindness Matters

Cash Mob surprises busker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFuCLgfJXC4 


Why be kind? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCCb85TgeEU 


Upcoming Events 

*Monday 

9:30 Italian Conversation 

9:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 

1:00 American Mah Jong 

1:00 Chair Volleyball 

1:15 Movie: "Late Night" 

3:00 Alan Earls Presents: 

        Instant gratification The story of Edwin Land and Polaroid

          via Zoom email adoggett@franklinma.gov or call to register

                                    

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 

11:00 Cardio, Strength $3 

1:00 Bingo 

1:00 Low Vision (In-Person) 

1:00 Cribbage Instruction 

1:00 Quilting 

1:00 Mindful Movements $3 

6:00 Name That Tune! (Zoom) email adoggett@franklinma.gov to play

*Wednesday 

8:30 Blood Press. & Sugar 

9:45 Chair Yoga $3 

10:00 Knitting 10:00 Scrabble 

10:00 Asian Mah Jong 

11:00 Zumba $3 

1:00 Chair Volleyball 

1:00 Line Dancing $2 

1:00 Senior Scribblers 

1:00 Bridge 

4:00 Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group

*Thursday 

8:30 Senior Coffee Hour w/ State & Local Officials 

8:30 Blood Pressure & Sugar 

9:00 Cribbage 

9:30 Busy Bee 

9:30 Bocce Ball 

9:30 Low Impact w Shirley $3 

10:00 Discussion Group 

10:00 Virtual Chair Zoom 

11:00 Cardio, Strength $3 

12:30 Painting Space 

1:00 Bingo 

1:00 Fitness Room Orientation 

1:15 Tai Chi $3

*Friday 

9:30 Hand & Food Cards 

10:00 Woodcarving 

11:00 Sunshine Zoom Group 

12:00 Mexican Fiesta! 

12:00 T.O.P.S. 

1:00 Pokeno 

 


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


Stay safe out there!

Ariel


And Happy 1st Birthday to my little fuzz nugget Ziggy!



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator


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

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast June 25, 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 


"Morning Glory" at Yellowstone National Park


Tips

How to shop online and not get ripped off

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-shop-online-and-not-get-ripped-off-11624194154 


Tips for caregivers of people living with dementia: Meaningful home activities: 

https://relish-life.com/blog/tips-for-caregivers-of-people-living-with-dementia/?utm_campaign=JuneBlogEmail&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=134691479&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--PX-AzQb_1InrVOeDI5nA7TxnAnfyH0x5fNa4ZM6k8yUzP_3lhlvRlCwj7M3YmSjWNoQAWtGOvBO6JwEJr55oZ1L24Kg&utm_source=hubspot 



Music

The power of music on memory 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zwrta7SjtM 


I put hammers on a piano 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB7dXFWhMNU 



Just for Fun

Sankaty Head Lighthouse Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5F6ib-_I3A 


Baby sugar glider learns how to glide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQzl7v-u2TQ 


Tour Hershey's Chocolate World!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-23AQf3yNs 


Humor

Funny kids high on anesthesia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlmwsydBF0 


Grandparents are exhausting Cam Bertrand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEmBe5s5QFA 


Kindness Matters

Random acts of kindness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOPxFq3LXcs 




Upcoming Events 

*Monday 

10:00- Asian Mah Jong

1:00- American Mah Jong

1:00- Chair Volleyball

1:15- Movie Matinee

6:00- Cribbage

*Tuesday 

9:00- Cribbage

9:30- Busy Bees

9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae

1:00- Bingo

1:00- Cribbage Instruction

1:00 Quilting

1:00 Audio Book Club (PHONE)

5:30 Quarantini Time (ZOOM) 

*Wed. 

8:30- 12:00- Wellness RN 

9:45- Chair Yoga

10:00- Knitting

10:00- Scrabble

1:00- Chair Volleyball

1:00- Line Dancing

1:00- Senior Scribblers

*Thursday 

9:00- Cribbage

9:30- Busy Bees

9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae

10:00- Discussion Group

12:30- Painting Space

1:00- Bingo

*Friday  

10:00- Woodcarving

11:00 Sunshine Club (ZOOM)

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/1I0n3ZTjQYoKVFhx__sq_ch5HhHQH6ugr/view?usp=sharing


Happy Summer!

Ariel


--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator


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

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Franklin Senior Center: Email blast June 18, 2021

Hello Everyone!


Wishing all of the wonderful Fathers out there a very special day!  To those who we have lost your memories live on in our hearts forever. 


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 


We still have a few spaces open for Stampin' Up! On June 25th at 1:30 - Register to join Barbara Lash in making fun crafts!


Tips

Relax, stretch and meditate with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPP0HVX4qcM 


10 minute walking workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO6NNfX_1ns 


Music

As One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99N5ceqyirY&list=PLEQDQpQ_pA02ubRys7yL_L3a3aEfybfEt&index=8 


Expectance - Anna Sophia Nord CLASSICAL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYGZU3o_QIg 


Whale Songs in the South Pacific with Ellen Garland a humpback whale specialist 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P99CR4y-TYw 


Just for Fun

Juji the 450 pound dog!

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


20 seemingly impossible moments in sports!

20 IMPOSSIBLE MOMENTS IN SPORTS HISTORY - YouTube 


Anacapa Ocean - Channel Islands - Live cam

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


Humor

Can Dad's answer questions about their kids?

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


Timpanogos choir sing the William Tell Overture

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlsP6zZgjT8 




Kindness Matters

Woman and octopus are friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1twqEn8iHsk 


Nubby the 2 legged Boxer will steal your heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGJsuF2_sOE 


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

*Monday 

10:00- Asian Mah Jong

1:00- American Mah Jong

1:00- Chair Volleyball

1:15- Movie Matinee

6:00- Cribbage


*Tuesday 

9:00- Cribbage

9:30- Busy Bees

9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae

10:00- Chair w/ Judith (ZOOM)

11:00- Cardio, Strength & Balance

11:00- Summer BBQ

1:00- Bingo

1:00- Cribbage Instruction

1:00 Quilting

1:00 Low Vision Support (Phone)

1:00 Mindful Movements

1:30 Drumming Connection

5:30 Name That Tune (Zoom)



*Wed.

 8:30- 12:00- Wellness RN 

9:45- Chair Yoga

10:00- Knitting

10:00- Scrabble

11:00- Zumba

1:00- Chair Volleyball

1:00- Line Dancing

1:00- Senior Scribblers

1:00- Stroke Education

4:00- Alzheimer's Caregivers support group

*Thursday 

9:00- Cribbage

9:30- Busy Bees

9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae

10:00- Discussion Group

12:30- Painting Space

1:00- Bingo

*Friday

10:00- Woodcarving

11:00 Sunshine Club (ZOOM)

12:00 T.O.P. S

1:00- Pokeno


Attached you will find Donna's Fun filled activity sheet


Looking forward to seeing you at our Kick Off to Summer BBQ on the 22nd!

Ariel



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator


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