Time Out Virtual Memory Café - April 12 - 2 PM

Virtual Time Out Café For Caregivers & their Loved Ones Living with Memory Loss Monday,  April 12th at 2 pm Time Out Virtual Memory Café - April 12 - 2 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84293214891?pwd=dlYwOWpnUkJRNllIVzIvWitNTmo3QT09 Meeting ID: 842 9321 4891       Passcode: 762124   Sponsored By Marlborough Senior Center Better Day Adult Social Day Program is a non-profit social day program designed to support, connect and provide meaningful engagement for adults living with cognitive impairment. We are uniquely situated in a residential home, located at 195 Reservoir Street in Marlborough, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit us at www.betterdayprogram.org  and be sure to follow us on Facebook!

Memory Cafe - Monday, Mar 22 at 2:00 PM

Please join us at our "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe on Monday at 2 PM.  Howie Newman will be entertaining us with his engaging music.  

click below to join our memory cafe Monday at 2 PM
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Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Memory Cafe - Monday,  Mar 22  at 2:00 PM

Good Day Memory Cafe' - Mar 19 - 2 PM

Exciting news: Kalifornia Karl Detken will be joining us on Friday, March 19th at 2PM!  His music is lively and he always makes it entertaining!

We look forward to seeing all of you! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at cbudge@cwmars.org.

Click on the link below to join.

Topic: Good Day Memory Cafe
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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: Monday March 8 at 2 PM - Not your typical cafe'!

Hi everyone,

We are trying something different for our next memory cafe - the Nick & Heather Show.

Here is the link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84796688114?pwd=NXBhS0NPTnp0MFp0VEwra2ZCelpBUT09

Meeting ID: 847 9668 8114
Passcode: 903006

 

Memory Cafe:  Monday March 8 at 2 PM - Not your typical cafe'!

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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' Friday, March 5 at 2 PM

Hello everyone,

On Friday, March 5th at 2 PM Julie Stepanek will be playing her ukulele and leading us in a sing along.  Use the link below to join. If you have any questions or need technical assistance please email me at cbudge@cwmars.org.

We are looking forward to having you join in.

Thanks,

Charlotte

Memory Cafe' Friday, March 5 at 2 PM

Shrewsbury Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Click below to join "Good Day" Memory Cafe Friday, March 5th at 2pm
https://zoom.us/j/99469981115?pwd=bElqb3VmVHNEZDlEakthdW0wc1F5dz09

Meeting ID: 994 6998 1115  Passcode: 354632
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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

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Feb 22 - 2 PM

Please join us at our "Where's The Toast?" Memory Cafe' on Monday Feb. 22 at 2 PM.  Shelley Otis will be entertaining us with her beautiful harp music. 

Listen to Shelley play "Heaven" by Bryan Adams  https://youtu.be/q508lMfNEZg

We look forward to seeing you Monday at 2 PM!

Click below to join "Where's The Toast?" Memory Cafe' with Shelley Otis
https://zoom.us/j/98625081878?pwd=d05HMzFKd09kaldIcjhGWXNBRE1sUT09

Meeting ID: 986 2508 1878
Passcode: 059521

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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' Monday, Feb 8 at 2 PM

Hi everyone,

 

Pam Steinfeld will perform at our next Time Out Cafe Monday, February 8 at 2 PM.

Pam Steinfeld

 

Pam specializes on piano, guitar, and vocals. She has performed for over 15 years, playing songs by Carole King, James Taylor, Carly Simon, John Denver, etc., 

Topic: Time Out Memory Cafe
Time: Feb 8, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

click below to join Timeout Cafe Feb. 8th at 2pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83134066871?pwd=cWNJRGpKL3E2UnNoMW5pYjFTRSt6Zz09

Meeting ID: 831 3406 6871   Passcode: 243636

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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 - Friday - Feb. 5 at 2 PM

Please join us Friday Feb. 5  for our memory cafe with musician P.E. James!

Join Zoom Meeting Friday Feb. 5 at 2 PM
https://zoom.us/j/99469981115?pwd=bElqb3VmVHNEZDlEakthdW0wc1F5dz09

Meeting ID: 994 6998 1115
Passcode: 354632

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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

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM

Please join us tomorrow, Monday, January 25 at 2 PM for the incredible entertainment of PE James.  PE has been entertaining audiences with his singing and acoustic guitar for over 3 decades.  If you love music you won't want to miss this event.  

This month's "Where's the Toast" Memory Cafe' is generously sponsored by Benchmark. 

Click below to join our Memory Cafe' Monday at 2 PM
https://zoom.us/j/91674028130?pwd=NWdZS3hZTlpGOWpUNEtoN3FKZjRiZz09

Meeting ID: 916 7402 8130
Passcode: 161293 

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM

Memory Cafe' TUESDAY, Jan 12 at 2 PM

Hi Everyone,

 

Hopkinton's Our Time Memory Cafe' invites you, your care partner, family, and friends to join us for a virtual sing-along event Tuesday,Jan 12th at 2 PM. Music artist and therapist Linda Lasalle will lead the sing-along while playing a variety of instruments including harp, guitar, and ukulele.

 

Come join us! Sing, dance, and have fun with your friends!

Topic: Sing-along with music artist and music therapist Linda Lasalle

Time: Jan 12, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 838 6821 1745

Passcode: 297469

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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, Jan 12 at 2 PM

 

Good Day memory Cafe - Friday, Jan 8 at 2 PM

Hello everyone,

On January 8th at 2 PM the Shrewsbury Public Library, Good Day Memory Cafe will be showing a recorded performance from the talented Luanne Crosby. We will have time to visit too!

Looking forward to seeing all of you. Click on the link below to join.

Shrewsbury Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 994 6998 1115
Passcode: 354632  


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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

 

Good Day memory Cafe - Friday, Jan 8 at 2 PM

 

Memory Cafe' Monday, Dec 28 at 2 PM

Memory Cafe' with Mel Stiller sponsored by Atria Draper Place

Click below to join our Memory Cafe' Monday Dec. 28th at 2 PM
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Meeting ID: 916 4432 4462
Passcode: 387709

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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' Monday, Dec 28 at 2 PM

Memory Cafe virtually at the Shrewsbury Public Library - Friday Dec. 18 at 2 PM

Shrewsbury Public Library is inviting you to a virtual memory cafe concert on Friday Dec. 18 at 2 PM.  

Please email  cbudge@cwmars.org for the link to attend.

virtual memory cafe concert

Grateful Moments Memory Cafe - Oct 19, 2020 at 2 PM

Hello All,

We hope that you can join us today for our Grateful Moments Memory Cafe featuring board certified music therapist Linda LaSalle.  Linda's music is sure to lift your spirits and bring back memories.  She will also share tips on how to use music to bring more peace and happiness into your life!  Linda plays harp, guitar and sings.

Click below to Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86387129663?pwd=MDdmLzR6RnhnZ09SbVFMQ1JsRG4yQT09

Meeting ID: 863 8712 9663
Passcode: 614115

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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 

 

Grateful Moments Memory Cafe - Oct 19, 2020 at 2 PM

Virtual Memory Cafe features "Kalifornia Karl " - Oct 16, 2020

Hello All,

 

The Shrewsbury Public Library is offering a virtual memory cafe tomorrow at 2pm.  Kalifornia Karl will be entertaining attendees with his singing, guitar and impressions.  

 

Please see the attached flyer for information.  Email cbudge@cwmars.org for the link to attend.

 

ENJOY!  

 

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

Franklin, MA Senior Center

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

 

Virtual Memory Cafe features "Kalifornia Karl " - Oct 16, 2020

Senior Center: Memory Cafe and Quarantini scheduled virtually today

 

Time Out Memory Cafe
Hosted by Better Day Adult Day Health
Event Date:  Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 2:00 PM
Email Adoggett@franklinma.gov to sign up

Quarantini Hour

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 5:30 PM

A social cocktail group. All are welcome! 

To join, please email: Adoggett@franklinma.gov 

Senior Center: Memory Cafe and Quarantini scheduled virtually today

Memory Cafe - September 21 at 2 PM - Invite Link

Grateful Moments Virtual Cafe Zoom Meeting 

Sept. 21st at 2pm. 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83351870668?pwd=b01zQjFUeDFmbEw5MlZTQVMyOFdhQT09

Meeting ID: 833 5187 0668 = Passcode: 044937

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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 - September 21 at 2 PM - Invite Link

 

FM #344 Franklin Senior Center - September Updates - 9/01/20 (audio)

FM #344 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 344 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with outgoing Senior Center Director Karen Alves and incoming Director Erin Rogers. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

In case you missed it along the way, Karen is retiring Sep 17. There will be a socially distanced party in the parking lot to see her off. Details are in the September newsletter.

We also review a number of the activities during September, mostly conducted virtually but some careful steps are being made to move safely to an in person where possible.

Reminder to call the Senior Center to register for an event, to get on the mailing list, or to order from the Curbside Cafe.

Audio link = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HBwZftrK

 

Links to the 

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

Newsletter sign up  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter 

Curbside cafe menu   https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb  or call 508-613-1313

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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/

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"

 

FM #344 Franklin Senior Center - September Updates - 9/01/20 (audio)

Franklin (MA) Senior Center: Email Blast - Sep 4, 2020

Hello Everyone!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!

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/2020-07-07

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

September Events

September 10th 1:30-2:45: Tips for Dementia Caregiving at home. Due to COVID-19, there are fewer supports outside the home for loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Many caregivers had to quickly change their daily routines and take on longer hours of hands-on care. In this free online session, we will  provide tips, resources, and strategies from Community VNA's Alzheimer's Assistance Program  invite caregivers to share their experiences  recommend activities for loved ones living with dementia Register Now: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh7s2ji92db928ac&llr=dcpna67ab Or call 774.203.1307 (see attached flyer as well)

Tuesday Sept 22nd at 10am - TALK FRANKLIN MATTERS with our favorite Franklinite, Steve Sherlock. Via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

Metrowest Memory Cafe schedule 

We are excited to be able to bring you a Memory Cafe EVERY MONDAY starting Sept. 14th! What better way to start off your week then with friendship and music!

Monday Sept. 14th at 2pm - "Time Out Cafe" hosted by Better Day - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

Monday Sept. 21st at 2pm - "Grateful Moments Cafe" hosted by Right At Home - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. Sing along to your favorite 70s songs!

Musician Pam Steinfeld recreates the age of the singer/songwriter.  She brings the songs of James Taylor, Carole King, Carly Simon, Eagles, etc. to life - on guitar, piano, and vocals.  An award-winning singer/songwriter herself, Pam peppers the show with anecdotes about the artists, songwriters, and often lyrical meaning behind the songs.  Come join the party!

Wednesday Sept. 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe hosted by Franklin Senior Center.  Featuring the engaging, toe tapping, get up and dance, sing along with us music of Howie Newman.  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend ALL memory cafes if you aren't already on the list. (date changed for Yom Kippur)

Tips

7 minute easy yoga routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDLad2vOHkU&t=296s

Low Impact cardio workout - use a chair if necessary - 15 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aViIzXtqi8c

Stayin Alive, chair disco yoga dance.  We haven't done this one in a long time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKm9lmZO0ik&t=81s

Music

Lets mix things up a bit - Classic Rock, the greatest hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's! Over an hour and a half of music that's sure to bring back memories and get your moving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Bu3M4r4K4

22 musicals in 12 minutes!  This is FANTASTIC!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_TvKH-qEJk

Just for Fun

Cows love music - bet you didn't know this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RWee_tFbgg

 

Colorado viewed by drone - BEAUTIFUL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z6hP1_uSVk

 

BREATHTAKING drone footage of 3 canyons in Utah.  Shot in 4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pbZIfA_IlY

 

Everyone knows that a dog is man's best friend, so what better way to show your canine some love then with a cold brew?  Busch has created and just launched the first ever Dog Brew.  Who knew this was a necessary thing!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/busch-beer-just-released-a-new-brew-made-specifically-for-dogs/ar-BB18wRAM?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U452DHP

Humor

Jeanne Robertson - You don't know Garth Brooks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvu5AquDno8&feature=emb_rel_end

Mary Maxwell - Funny prayer about getting old  …..wait for it!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFCn3itBFE

Funny animal videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IODoAbgaV5U&t=35s

Kindness Matters

A little motivational reminder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tghjgOv4mKc

5 acts of kindness that changed history (article not video)

https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/acts-kindness-history-examples-jane-austen-harriet-tubman-elizabeth-fry-jesse-owens-berlin-olympics-miep-gies-anne-frank/ 

Kindness boomerang

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

Attached you will find:

1. Donna's Fun filled activity sheets https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTEynUBsHFxrWtTmzIeDvp_ccr5B6cpZ/view?usp=sharing

2. Flyer for the upcoming "Tips for Dementia Caregiving at Home" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIg7LxFYrBYK4ef7UwAZE76MwGuh9wmg/view?usp=sharing

3. Paint/color by number mushrooms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wIAO2DoCJGq5alQkMOO_s40BTlBWLCjQ/view?usp=sharing

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/

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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

Franklin (MA) Senior Center: Email Blast - Sep 4, 2020

Virtual Memory Cafe - Friday at 2 PM

Hello All,

Shrewsbury has graciously invited people to their Virtual Memory Cafe tomorrow at 2 PM.  If you are interested in attending please email cbudge@cwmars.org for the invite link.

  

Enjoy!

Ariel

Virtual Memory Cafe - Friday at 2 PM