Memory café - Wednesday May 17 at Franklin Senior Center

Hello All,

We hope you can join us at our Memory café tomorrow, Wednesday May 17th at 1 PM.  James Michael will be entertaining us with songs we know and love.  

Please see attached flyer for details.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1we3vmSPA9CIBx-i8lGVBaMEV6TGIq2Qu/view?usp=share_link

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow

Memory café - Wednesday May 17 at Franklin Senior Center

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Supportive Programming Coordinator

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1 PM (Franklin Senior Center)

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us tomorrow, Wednesday April 19th at 1pm for our monthly "Where's the Toast" Memory café at the Franklin Senior center. Mike Dardis will be entertaining us!   

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1 PM

Please see the attached flyer and share with anyone who may be interested in attending. 

The event is free but please let us know you are attending.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

508-520-4945

Supportive Programming Coordinator

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Download the flyer to share with others -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K54O4-4xwkxIbyFcgNypS1231fONa9Ys/view?usp=share_link

"Where's the Toast" Memory Café - March 22 at 1 PM

Hello All,

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday March 22 at 1 PM, is our monthly "Where's the Toast" Memory café at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Steve McGovern will be entertaining us.  Steve brings a great energy as he sings the songs we all know and love. 

Memory cafes are safe spaces for those who are experiencing memory loss, their friends, family and caregivers.  Our café is always free but we do ask that you please RSVP so we know how many to expect.  You may call the Franklin Senior Center at 508-520-4945 or respond to this email. Please arrive a few minutes early to have time to settle in before the event starts. 

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Ariel

"Where's the Toast" Memory Café - March 22 at 1 PM

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

Cancellation of February 15th Memory Cafe

Hello All,

I regret to inform you that we are cancelling our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café scheduled for Feb. 15th at 1pm.  Unfortunately the Franklin Senior Center experienced a leak in the sprinkler system during the terrible cold snap resulting in some water damage.  Our Senior Center will remain closed next week as they continue to assess and repair the damage.  

We look forward to seeing you all March 15th at 1pm as Steve McGovern entertains us all with songs we love to sing and dance along to.

Thank you for your understanding,

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

Cancellation of February 15th Memory Café

"Where's The Toast Memory Café" -Weds, Jan 18 at 1:00 PM features Tap Dancing Ted

Hello All,

We welcome you to join us tomorrow, Wed. Jan 18th at 1 PM, for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café at the Franklin Senior Center. Tap Dancing Ted will be entertaining us with songs we all know and love.  

Our café is free and open to anyone with cognitive loss, their family and caregivers. 

Please let us know you will be joining. 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Keep smiling,

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

"Where's The Toast Memory Café" -Weds, Jan 18 at 1:00 PM features Tap Dancing Ted

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Hello All,

We hope you will join us Wednesday. December 21 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café at the Franklin Senior Center.  

Justyna Giermola will be entertaining us with her rich, velvety voice.  From opera to Broadway to sentimental favorites you are sure to enjoy the performance.  

Memory Cafes are a safe space for people living with cognitive loss, their family, friends and caregivers.

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining us.

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Memory Café this Wednesday Nov 16 at 1 PM features music with Alex Connolly

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café.  Memory Cafes are safe and welcoming spaces for those with memory loss, their families and caregivers. Alex Connolly will be entertaining us with songs we know and love.  

Memory Café this Wednesday Nov 16 at 1 PM features music with Alex Connolly

This free event starts at 1 PM so come a few minutes early and settle in before the entertainment begins.  

Please RSVP (at 508-520-4945) so we know how many guests will be joining us.  We look forward to seeing you there.  

Cookies and coffee will be provided.

Ariel

See the attached flyer for more details.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RcXoH5-_gomRNfzSjoVsFAYkkLKfs3Ji/view?usp=share_link

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Memory Cafe "Where's the Toast?" features music by Mike Terara

"Where's the Toast?" features music by Mike Terara

Hello All,

We look forward to seeing you at our "Where's the Toast?" Memory Café this Wednesday October 19th at 1pm at the Franklin Senior Center.  Mike Terara will be entertaining us with the songs we know and love.  

Please feel free to share this information if you know anyone who may enjoy attending our event.

Thank you,

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

Memory Café scheduled for Wednesday September 21 at 1 PM

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us tomorrow, Wednesday September 21 at 1pm at our "Where's The Toast?" Memory Café. 

Lenny Zarcone will be entertaining us with his musical stylings and high energy.  

Memory Cafes are open to those experiencing memory loss, their families, caregivers and friends.  We hope you can join us for friendship, music and snacks.

Please let me know if you will be able to attend and feel free to share and invite others who you think would be interested.

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

Memory Café scheduled for Wednesday September 21 at 1 PM

Call the Senior Center to participate in the Memory Café Wednesday August 17 at 1 PM

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us at the Franklin Senior Center this Wednesday, August 17 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café.  

Our café is free and open to anyone with memory loss, their caregivers, family and friends. Please RSVP 508-520-4945.

We look forward to seeing you,

Ariel

Memory Café Wednesday August 17 at 1 PM

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Café Wednesday July 20 at 1 PM

Hello All,

Please join us this Wednesday, July 20 at 1 PM, at the Franklin Senior Center for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café.  Mel Stiller will be entertaining us with the songs you know and love. 

Please share this information and flyer (see below) with those you think would enjoy the event. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Café Wednesday July 20 at 1 PM

Please RSVP for the Memory Cafe on Wednesday to ensure enough seating for all!

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café on Wednesday June 15 at 1 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.  Tap Dancing Ted will be entertaining us with lively music and a side of tap dancing!

Please RSVP to adoggett@franklinma.gov or call the Franklin Senior Center  at 508-520-4945  so we can assure we have enough tables set up to  accommodate everyone.

Please feel free to share and invite those you think might be interested.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

For other programs at the Franklin Senior Center, visit the calendar  ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/2022-06

or check out the newsletter ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_senior_center_june_2022_newsletter_final.pdf

Memory Café - Wednesday, May 18 features PE James

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us at our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café this Wednesday, May 18 at 1 PM.  PE James will be entertaining us with songs we all know and love.

Memory Café - Wednesday, May 18 features PE James

Memory Cafes are a safe space for those with memory loss and their caregivers to socialize and engage.  

Cookies and juice will be served. Please RSVP to adoggett@franklinma.gov or call the Franklin Senior Center  at 508-520-4945.  Please feel free to share and invite those you think might be interested.

Ariel

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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

"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, March 16th, at 1 PM for our in person "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe'.  This month Lenny Zarcone will be entertaining us with a wonderful mix of your favorite songs.

Please RSVP 508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov

We look forward to seeing you there! 

"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM

“Where’s The Toast” Memory Café - Feb 16

Memory Cafes are a comfortable, safe space that allows people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and meet new friends. 

Join us at our “Where’s The Toast” Memory Café in-person on Wednesday, February 16 at 1:00 PM. 

Steve McGovern will be entertaining us with songs we all know and love. 

To attend, RSVP to Ariel at 508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov. 

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2vd3-lwx1/?utm_medium=copy_link

 “Where’s The Toast” Memory Café - Feb 16

Memory Cafe', Wednesday January 19 at 1 PM

Hello All,

Please join us on Wednesday January 19 at 1 PM for our "Where's the toast?" Memory Cafe'.  

Memory cafes are a safe and inviting space for those with memory loss and their families and caregivers to interact and socialize.  This month we have the wonderful and engaging Howie Newman entertaining us.  

Please see the attached flyer and register if you are interested in attending.  

Feel free to pass this information along to those who might be interested in joining us.

Thank you and see you Wednesday!

Ariel

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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

Download the flyer to share or use as a reminder:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oe9NMxla6mBF86cGfqTQ8bKbEiEOZaF3/view?usp=sharing

"Where's the toast?" Memory Cafe'

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe' Wednesday October 20 at 1 PM

Hello All,

We invite you to join us at our "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' this Wednesday, October, 20th at 1pm.  This is our first IN PERSON Memory Cafe of 2021!  

Johnny Diamond will be entertaining us with Vintage Classics; hit songs from the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. 

Memory Cafe' Wednesday October 20 at 1 PM

Please RSVP so we know how many will attend.  508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ariel

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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

FM #570 - Ariel Doggett - This was a blast - 06/17/21 (audio)

FM #570 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 570 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett. Ariel is currently the virtual programs coordinator for the Franklin Senior Center.  

We talk about her transition to virtual program coordinator as COVID-19 hit during 2020. We also talk about how Ariel evolved the programming during the pandemic and now the migration of the Respite and Supportive Day programs back to in person is underway and targeted for September.

The recording runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ariel on Thursday, June 17.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/18d26989-1f4c-4b0f-a2b7-067c62bd7a91

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Franklin Senior Center https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Senior Center Connections newsletter  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to get on her “Email Blast”

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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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 FM #570 - Ariel Doggett - This was a blast - 06/17/21 (audio)

"Where's The Toast?" Memory Cafe' with Tom Madden Monday, May 24 - 2 PM

Please Join us on Monday, May 24 at 2 PM as Tom Madden entertains us with songs from the 50's.  Tom has been performing on vocals, keyboard, trombone and guitar and entertaining people for over 30 years.  

This months Memory Cafe' is generously sponsored by Salmon at Medway.  Please share this link with others who would enjoy an hour of music, socialization and entertainment. 

If you would like a sneak preview at Tom's music you can go to his page with this link: http://www.tommaddenmusic.com/   

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Memory Cafe' with Tom Madden Monday, May 24

Click below to join our Memory Cafe Monday May 24th at 2pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86744691359?pwd=b1pqRlczU2ZyZ29RT3IzY1B6d2VJQT09

Meeting ID: 867 4469 1359
Passcode: 510923

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Meeting ID: 867 4469 1359
Passcode: 510923
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdK4piGK8M

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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

Memory Cafe - Tuesday, April 13 at 2 PM

Hopkinton's  Our Time Memory Cafe' invites you to join their virtual event.

The event features Jim Perry with voice on keyboard and John Moriconi with voice on horn. Join us for toe-tapping music and a sing-along to many of your favorite and familiar selections.

Time: Apr 13, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86348947165?pwd=YndoSEFVRFgxTWVRRzVLcXB1OWV5dz09

Meeting ID: 863 4894 7165

Passcode: 516863

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Memory Cafe - Tuesday, April 13 at 2 PM