Sarah & Jillian give us the highlights on the happenings at the Senior Center in June 2025 (audio)

FM #1464 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1464 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Senior Center Director and Jillian Rochat, Administrative Assistant, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

 

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for June

• Senior Olympics

• Introduction of myactivecenter.com/  for online Senior Center registration

• Teasers for July & vans trips in the future 

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 43 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1464-fsc-june-2025-highlights-05-28-25/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 

June 2025 newsletter -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5701/Franklin-Connection-June-2025?bidId= 

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

Olympics musical snippet borrowed from https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_10963?

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

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 it!

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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"

Fun happenings for youth and families at the Franklin Public Library - June 2 to June 6, 2025

Fun happenings for youth and families at the
Franklin Public Library - June 2 to June 6, 2025

Check out all the fun happenings for kids, teens, and families this week at the Franklin Public Library!

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DKXFmZqRLMB/

This week at the Franklin Senior Center !! June 2 to June 6, 2025

This week at the Franklin Senior
Center !! June 2 to June 6, 2025

Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center.

For the full schedule, check the calendar page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

For the June issue of Connections ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5701/Franklin-Connection-June-2025?bidId=

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKW1-ZZuRit/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 31, 2025 ???

Saturday, May 31

• 1 day offset for Trash & recycle schedule due to Holiday

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:30am Saturday Bookworm Bounce! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Music of Lennon & McCartney Concert (Free Concert) (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Italian film Festival - "The Italian Job" (Franklin Historical Museum)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Library News & Events for June 2025 (part 2 of 5)

Weekly/Monthly for Children

Move Along, Mondays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! No registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens, Mondays, 4 – 6pm (Ages 9+)

Registration Required

Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets. (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up.) This program will be on summer break after Monday, June 16.

Cool Cruisers, Tuesdays @ 9:30am

Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time. No registration required.

Pre-K Pals/Bootcamp, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30am (Ages 3-5)

This thirty-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment. No registration required.

Toe-Tapping Tots, Tuesdays @ 4pm (Ages 2-5)

Let’s play some music and get those toes tapping! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. From tip toeing, twirling, and skipping to jumping and tapping, we will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required.

StoryTots, Wednesdays @ 10:30am (Ages 18 mos. – 3yrs)

Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and fun! No registration required. This program ends Wednesday, June 18 for the summer.

https://www.franklinma.gov/399/Library-Services

Bookworm Bounce, Wednesdays @ 4pm

Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Ideal for ages 0-5. No registration required.

Tummy Time, Thursdays @ 9:30am

Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library. Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort. No registration required.

Rockin’ Rhythms, Thursdays @ 4pm (Ages 0-5)

Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for 30 minutes of dancing fun for the whole family! This upbeat, high-energy and interactive program will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way. No registration required.

Barefoot Ballet, Thursdays @ 5pm (Ages 6-8)

Registration Required

Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes. Registration is for all 6 dates. Dates for this session are: May 1, 8, 15, 29 and June 5, 12.

Happy Feet, Alternating Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

Let’s play some music and dance! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required.

Move Along, Alternating Fridays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required.

Weekend Wiggles, Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30am (Ages 0-5)

A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups. Let’s play some music and dance! Laughter and giggles are definitely expected during this energetic, interactive and creative movement based class. No registration required. 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=60

Library Youth Service Events for kiddos for the week of May 12

Check out all the fun happenings for kids, teens, and families this week at the Franklin Public Library!

Library Youth Service Events for kiddos for the week of May 12

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhA-2eRmNh/?

Chasity & Jillian share the May 2025 event highlights happening at the Senior Center (audio)

FM #1441 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1441 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Senior Center Deputy Director and Jillian Rochat, Administrative Assistant, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

 

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for May, including

• Eat around the World - Australia

• Van and pavilion ribbon cutting May 15 at 10 AM

• Veterans breakfast May 23

• Teasers for June, including the Senior Olympics

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1441-senior-ctr-may-2025-event-highlights-04-30-25/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

May 2025 newsletter -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5446/May-2025-Newsletter?bidId= 

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

Olympics musical snippet borrowed from https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_10963?

 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

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 it!

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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"

Chasity & Jillian share the May 2025 event highlights happening at the Senior Center (audio)

Senior Center events for week of May 5 - May 9

Senior Center events for week of May 5 - May 9

 

Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center. 

 

 

If you are a first responder please stop by on Monday for a FREE appreciation lunch!

 

 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJO1FFqx0Mj/

Franklin Senior Center events highlghts for the week of April 14

Here’s what’s happening this week at the #franklinseniorcenter

Shared from ->https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIYrO1ER8FB/

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

 

Dodge the April showers for 1 or more of the Senior Center's events this month (audio)

FM #1418 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1418 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

 

We talk about 

• 2 new events

• Monday sports talk & Texas Hold’em

• 1 rescheduled from the closure

• Mind of a Woman, April 1

• All the special events during the month are covered

• We conclude with a possible adjustment to our format

• Incorporating some of the regular events on a recurring basis

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1418-fsc-april-2025-highlights-03-26-25/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

April 2025 newsletter -> 

https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4822/The-Connection-April-2025?bidId=

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loo
p we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

Senior Center's events this month

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

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"