Register today for the Senior Center Olympics next week June 13-17

Calling All Seniors- Come Participate in our First Annual Senior Olympics!! From a 1/2 mile walk to a Bocce Tournament to even a Watermelon Carving Contest- we have a lot of opportunities for you to compete while having fun! Get out of your comfort zone, athlete or not, and join us June 13-17, 2022! 

Register Now - Online Form to Register: https://forms.gle/oJVU7BwLZCkqybbj6

Or Call the Senior Center 508-520-4945!

$5 to compete in any and all events (includes T-Shirt)
$10 to compete and join us for the GO FOR THE GOLD MONTHLY PARTY on Friday June 17th

Additional information in the newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_senior_center_june_2022_newsletter_final.pdf

Olympics at the Senior Center

Senior Olympics at the Senior Center

Exercise & Wellness Classes Starting Soon

Don't Be Left Out. Register Today

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes Winter 2022 Starting SOON Don't be left out! Register today REGISTER NOW YOGA Classes Yoga, which has been around since the 15th century, helps to quiet the mind & improve health, for all levels - whether you are a beginner or experienced. Join us for a great way to spend the winter! Vinyasa Flow Yoga OR Yoga For Anyone Prices vary Teen Yoga For Girls This class will empower teenagers to become more self-aware and confident. The girls will gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility. They will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques. 8 weeks - $80/person LaBlast Dance Fitness, Partner-free LaBlast is an energizing dance fitness program that uses easy to follow ballroom dance patterns. Students will learn the basic steps of several dance styles, while enjoying music from all genres. Classes are low impact and for all levels of fitness. Partner-free and no experience necessary.  10 weeks - $90/person For more class options & additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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YMCA - Open House for Group Exercise & Personal Training Programs - Nov 19-20

Join us on Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th for an Open House to experience our Group Exercise and Personal Training programs at the Y! This is a 2-day health & wellness celebration at our Y to try something new and challenge yourself. Bring your friends (for free) to the Open House, too! No registration required.

We will have personal trainers, wellness floor staff, and our nutritionist available to welcome you and answer your wellness questions. See you at the Y! 

For more information visit the Y online -> https://www.hockymca.org/wellness-open-house/ 

YMCA - Open House for Group Exercise & Personal Training Programs - Nov 19-20

Exercise & Wellness Classes Start Next Week

Fall 2021 - Still Time To Register

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes Fall 2021 starting NEXT WEEK still time to register REGISTER NOW YOGA Classes On Thursday Yoga, which has been around since the 15th century, helps to quiet the mind & improve health. Looking for Hatha Yoga OR Yoga For Anyone? You can find it here on Thursdays this fall. 8 weeks - $80/person LaBlast Dance Fitness, Partner-free LaBlast is an energizing dance fitness program that uses easy to follow ballroom dance patterns. Students will learn the basic steps of several dance styles, while enjoying music from all genres. Classes are low impact and for all levels of fitness. Partner-free and no experience necessary.  10 weeks - $90/person For more class options & additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Youth programs starting in January at YMCA

A few updates happening at the Y. They are offering 4 programs for youths of all ages and revising the athletes conditioning program. 

Everything will be starting in January.

• Kids running club  https://www.hockymca.org/franklin/youth-development/youth-swim-sports-recreation/youth-recreation/youth-fitness/
• Athletic development: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=full+athletic+training
• No Jump, Jump Rope: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=jump+rope
• Up N’ Run: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=up+n+run

Kids running club

Up N’ Run

Register now for new youth programs starting at the YMCA in January

Youth programs that will be starting in January at the YMCA: 

• Youth Running Club: https://www.hockymca.org/franklin/youth-development/youth-swim-sports-recreation/youth-sports/youth-running-triathlon/

• Athletic development: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=full+athletic+training

• No Jump, Jump Rope: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=jump+rope

• Up N' Run: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5192/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=up+n+run

New youth programs starting at the YMCA in January, register now

Franklin Public Schools: Please don't use school grounds during school hours

"We are sharing the following message from Franklin Public Schools:

As public facilities, the Franklin Public Schools is pleased to share our grounds and facilities with the community whenever possible outside of school hours.  However, our priority is always our students’ health and safety, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in not walking, jogging, running, walking dogs on school properties during school hours, including arrival and dismissal.  The only exception for dogs includes students and school visitors requiring service animals in compliance with ADA requirements and district policy.  

Our school hours are as follows:

• ECDC: 9:15 AM - 3:15 PM
• Elementary Schools: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM  
• Middle Schools - 7:10 AM - 2:30 PM 
• High School - 7:15 AM - 2:30 PM

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools "

 

Shared from https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/message-community-fps

 

Franklin Public Schools: Please don't use school grounds during school hours

 

Senior Center: Virtual events for July 2020

Hello Everyone, hard to believe this is the last week of June already!

Virtual programming

This is where you will see the options for virtual programming (online usually via zoom) and who to contact to join.  Please reach out to the hosts in advance so that you get the invite link for the program you want to attend. You can also check out happenings on our town page.  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

MONDAY

Please check the events calendar for our special events on Mondays!

TUESDAY

11am - Fitness with Judith - 30 minute exercise class - email JudiVPerez@gmail.com for the link To attend

11am - Low Vision Support Group - email Mgundersen@franklinma.gov for instructions on how  to phone in. MEETS EVERY OTHER TUES)

11am - Audio Book Discussion Group - email mgundersen@franklinma.gov for instructions on  how to phone in. MEETS EVERY OTHER TUESDAY

5:30pm - Quarantini Time - virtual cocktail hour - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to  attend

WEDNESDAY

11am - Be Well Coffee Hour - email pcollatos@franklinma.gov for the link to attend - this is an  informal hour of conversation, socialization, friendship and you can ask Nurse Trish  questions. 

4pm - Caregiver support group (2nd & 4th Wed of the month) email elaine.owens@verizon.net  for the link to attend.

THURSDAY

11 am - Fitness with Judith - 30 minute exercise class - email JudiVPerez@gmail.com for the link

FRIDAY

11am - Sunshine Club - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. You must be a member of the supportive day program or respite program to attend.

12:30 - TOPS program - email patdamour@yahoo.com for the link to attend

July special virtual events

July 13th - Join our favorite Franklinite Steve Sherlock to discuss Everything Franklin, happenings, hot topics, and history - email adoggett@franklinma.com to attend

July 16th - 1pm Award winning author Dr. Andrew Budson presents -"Seven Steps to Managing Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What to Do About It" - email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

July 20th - The signs and symptoms of stroke and the importance of time! - Do you know that the faster a stroke is treated the better your chances of a full recovery are?  Learn the signs and symptoms to help save someone's life.  Presented by Nurse Trish - email pcollotos@franklinma.gov to attend

July 27th - 10am Sound Renewal, a mindful meditation with Molly Rabuffo - email adoggett@franklinma.com to attend

July 27th - 3pm MEMORY CAFE - stay tuned for more details on who is performing. 

Attached you will find:

1. Donna's awesome activity sheet
2. Wacky Wordies - brain crunchers
3. All Puns Intended 

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/

If you need help with Zoom please reach out to the Franklin Senior Center.  We are happy to help you connect! 508-520-4945

All puns intended

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y9aq_lP_cfLZcAZUv4S2iEkCO1BqkGmw/view?usp=sharing

Wackie Wordies

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u2oygT-ZcJ-8PWL1GTIh54MqBO25ZvH6/view?usp=sharing

Donna's activity sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nhDn33UUxar-z6czdphR-G_xN8iAa4iy/view?usp=sharing

Video links
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DwT6jHdkR7oLzS3rSHSgsLAMKnaESk3t/view?usp=sharing

Senior Center: Virtual events for July 2020

"Sports Buzz" :Jay Horrigan and Kevin Papa talk with Mike Masto (video)

Jay Horrigan and Kevin Papa talk with Mike Masto in this episode of "Sports Buzz"

"Here is an interview we were able to do today with Natick HS head basketball coach and Franklin HS Health and Wellness teacher Mike Masto. We hope you enjoy it."

Video link = https://vimeo.com/420939450?


Mike v2 from Jay Horrigan on Vimeo.

Shared from Twitter https://twitter.com/CoachMastoPE/status/1263426868591632384?s=09