Sarah & Ariel share the scoop on the event highlights for September at the Senior Center (audio)

FM #1270 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1270 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director, and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Spirit week - Sep 9 to 13

• Social security session on Sep 10

• Remembrance on Sep 11

• Low vision support group Sep 12

• Monthly party “Broadway” - Sep 13

• Medical marijuana - Sep 17

• Still thinks he is funny - Sep 25

• Movie night - “Thelma” - Sep 26

• Eat around the World features India - Sep 27

• Chromebook units to check out

And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page ,the calendar of events and to subscribe to the once  a month newsletter 

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1270-franklin-senior-center-sept-2024-highlights-08-29-24/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 

September newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/september_2024_newsletter.pdf 

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

September 2024 Calendar of Events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2024-09 

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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

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!

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Sarah & Ariel share the scoop on the event highlights for September at the Senior Center (audio)

Senior Center events for Labor Day week beginning 9/3/24

HAPPY SEPTEMBER! 

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

Find all the events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

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

Senior Center events for Labor Day week beginning 9/3/24

Mitzi & I talk about the September 2024 event highlights at the Library (audio)

FM #1265 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1265 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Monday, August 19, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times

• Re-opening on Sundays after Labor Day 

• Book sale weekend September 20 & 21 

• Library events for September 2024

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Teens

• Adults

• Family events

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1265-franklin-public-library-sept-2024-highlights-08-19-24/

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

Library Calendar of Events ->  http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm 

September newsletter -> (to be added when available) 

September press release -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/franklin-public-library-special-events.html

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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

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!

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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"

Mitzi & I talk about the September 2024 event highlights at the Library (audio)

Senior Center event highlights for week of 8/26 to 8/30

"The sun is always shining at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Come visit us! #franklinma #franklinseniorcenter #seniorcenter #whatshappening #sunshine"

Find all the events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

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

Senior Center event highlights for 8/26 to 8/30

Events highlights at the Senior Center this week: July 29 - Aug 2

Here’s what’s happening this week at the #franklinseniorcenter #franklinma #seniorcenter #whatshappening

For details on these highlight events, or on the regular daily schedule, please visit the Senior Center online at -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 

Events highlights at the Senior Center this week: July 29 - Aug 2

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C997bgvRWah/

Senior Center event highlights for the week of July 15

Highlight events at the Senior Center this week.

Senior Center event highlights for the week of July 15

For details on these highlight events, or on the regular daily schedule, please visit the Senior Center online at -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9bWQ5HR4V6/

Library events for June feature Spring Health Fair, Shavuot, Summer Reading, Juneteenth, & more (audio)

FM #1221 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1221 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times

• Switching to summer hours, meaning they are closed on Sundays (until Sept)

• Closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth

• Book sale weekend June 14 & June 15

• Community read The Humans by Matt Haig  http://www.matthaig.com/books/thehumans/ 

• Library events for June 2024

• Special events

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Family

• Adults

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1221-fpl-june-2024-event-highlights-05-22-24

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

 

The summary of the events in June can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/june-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Library Calendar of Events ->  http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm 

Correction, “June is busting out all over” is from Carousel not Oklahoma

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khL3AVmPj24 

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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

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!

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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"

Library events for June feature Spring Health Fair, Shavuot, Summer Reading, Juneteenth, & more (audio)