Franklin Senior Center publishes the Connection Newsletter for October 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection - Newsletter October 2024

Connection Newsletter for October 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: October 2024

Don't miss some of our October Highlights:

October 4th - Senior Expo from 10 AM - 1 PM. Learn from over 30+ local vendors, enter raffles, receive a flu vaccine, and the first 200 attendees receive a free lunch!

October 11th - Eat around the World Italy

October 14th - Closed for Columbus Day

October 17th - Pizza and a Movie: Beetlejuice

October 18th - Monthly Party - Ham Dinner & Magic Show

October 30th - Mocktails & Karaoke

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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)

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for September 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter September 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: August 2024

Don't miss some of our September Highlights:

• September 9th - September 13th - National Senior Center Month Spirit Week
• September 11th - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
• September 13th - Monthly Party: Broadway Theme (Formal Friday & Professional Photographer)
• September 18th - Memory Cafe
• September 19th - Candle Making with Emily
• September 24th - Senator Rausch Town Hall Event
• September 25th - Alan Ames Still Thinks He's Funny Comedy Show
• September 26th - Pizza & Movie Night: Thelma
• September 27th - Eat Around the World: India

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Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for September 2024

FHS Newsletter - late summer edition

The Franklin High School Newsletter - "late summer edition" is available now

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FHS Newsletter - late summer edition

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Franklin Senior Center: The August 2024 Connection Newsletter is ready for you to read

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter August 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: August 2024

Don't miss some of our August Highlights:

• Mondays at 10 AM - Guided Meditation
• Mondays at 10:15 AM - Intro to line dancing. Come learn the basics before joining our line dancing class at 11. 
• August 6 - Neuroscience of Mental Health
• August 7 - Hip Hop Chair Dance Class
• August 13 - Laughter Yoga
• August 15 - Coffee Hour with State and Local Officials & Pizza and Movie Night: If
• August 16 - Eat Around the World: Iceland
• August 21 - Memory Cafe 
• August 22 - Acrylics Art Class
• August 23 - Monthly Party: Fish Fry with Barbershop Quartet

And don't miss our Sea Songs & Stories community event on August 21 at 4:30 PM. Sea shanties, ballads, fish tales, and more! Hear how foam came to be in the ocean, sing songs to raise the anchor, and set sail to the past and present with storyteller Davis Bates. This is a family friendly event open to all ages. 

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Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for August 2024

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for August 2024 for Adults

Events for Adults

Knitting Group! Fridays @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Table Top! Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00PM

Registration Required. No Experience Necessary.

It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a Monthly game of Tabletop Role Playing Games for Adults!

Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info!

Cool Off & Color! Friday, August 2nd @ 1:00PM

Beat the heat with a refreshing drink and a coloring sheet! This event is for everyone with coloring opportunities for every age! No registration required!

Painting For Adults! Saturday August 3rd @1:00PM

Registration Required!

Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of piping plovers on the beach! All materials will be provided.

Friends of Franklin Library Meeting! Wednesday, August 7th @ 7:00PM

Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin

Tricky Trivia! Thursday, August 8th @ 6:30PM

No Registration Required!

Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin’s Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library! Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!

Chess Group! Saturday, August 10th @ 2:00PM

Chess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed.  If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required.

Silk Scarf Painting with KulinaFolkArt! Saturday, August 10th @ 3:00PM

Registration Required!

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience and unleash your inner artist at a Kulina Folk Art's workshop painting silk scarves!

Family Game Night! Tuesday, August 13th @ 6:00PM

No Registration Required.

Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games! This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!

Movie & Music Event: Dark Side of Oz! Thursday, August 15th @ 6:00PM

Enjoy the uncanny mashup of two classics; The Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon!

Granny Square Class Friday August 16th @ 1:00 PM

Best for Ages 16+

A granny square is like a plain sheet of paper. Sure, it comes in different colors, textures, sizes and weights however in and of itself, it’s not very exciting until you use it as an integral part of your creative process.  During our two hour class we will explore the basic structure of a granny square as we make one traditional style square using a basic worsted weight wool. You will leave the class with a new respect for the humble Granny square and how to bring it to life in your crochet journey.  All class materials will be provided. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bellingham and Franklin Cultural Councils, local agencies,  which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Pre-requisites: Ability to chain, single crochet, double crochet, knowledge of how to count stitches

The Moonbellies Concert! Wednesday, August 21st @ 6:00PM

Music Lovers of all ages!  Join the Moonbellies for a foot stomping,  entertaining mix of original music, Americana, Old-time, Quebecois, Irish and Cajun music! The Moonbellies ensemble includes vocalist Julianna Bernardi, who also plays fiddle and guitar, Roisin Kelly on fiddle, bouzouki, banjo, Tom Poitras on guitar, vocals, ukulele, and various other stringed instruments, and Hank Poitras on fiddle, button accordion and guitar.

For the complete newsletter with all the highlights for August 2024 ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for August 2024

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for August 2024

August 2024 Franklin Library News & Events

**LIBRARY NEWS**

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
August: A book that features a road trip!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Rosetta Stone is back! 
Rosetta Stone offers over 30 languages in their proven immersion method that thousands of organizations have trusted for more than 25 years. The award-winning interactive approach has been used by millions of learners around the world. Some of the features you will find:

• Live Lessons allow learners to expand their conversational skills by tuning in to a live session with a Rosetta Stone coach.
• On-Demand Videos help learners delve deeper into concepts and improve fluency by viewing videos that present everyday scenarios. Each video is specific to the language and its culture.
• Stories extend learning beyond the Rosetta Stone curriculum timeline by helping learners improve their reading, listening and speaking skills. Learners can follow along as they listen or record themselves reading aloud for immediate feedback on pronunciation.
• Phrasebooks help learners perfect their pronunciation by practicing common phrases. Phrasebooks provide learners with a crash course in speaking a new language before upcoming travel, etc. without having to dig through the curriculum for relevant terms and phrases.
• Audio Companion enable on-the-go users to practice pronunciation, vocabulary, phrases, speaking and conversation.
• Alphabet allows learners to practice a language's alphabet at the start of their learning journey. This is especially helpful to learners who are tackling languages where the entire alphabet is made up of characters unfamiliar to them.

Sponsored by a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Home Access is available!  Find it here: alphabetical list of free library databases.

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

• Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, August 16^th, 1:00-5:00pm.  
Saturday, August 17^th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

• Books by the bag Sale - $5 A Bag—

Saturday, August 17^th, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Continue to read the full newsletter for August events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/august-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for August 2024

📰 BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities

Key meetings, events, and resources!

BEN's Bulletin (07/08/24)   We've launched and now we're shaping up! This is the new format of our newsletter, where we'll be sharing information on key meetings, events, and resources. Please feel free to provide feedback. As always, we meet every THIRD THURSDAY at Franklin TV (unless otherwise noted). Our next meeting is July 18 at 7 PM. All are welcome! Our agenda and previous minutes will be shared in advance of the meeting. Key Agenda Items It'll be a relatively quiet season for meetings, but BEN's keeping an eye on MBTA Communities Act compliance and the Master Plan.  For live links and photos, see the items on our Google Doc. What We're Reading Starter homes begin with starter lots (Commonwealth Beacon) How Creative Design Can Turn Strict Zoning Codes Into Success Stories (Strong Towns) The senior struggle to age in community (Commonwealth Beacon) Reach out with any comments or questions. Thanks! The BEN Brigade Know someone else who may be interested in this content? Please share! Newsletter Sign Up Ben 4 Franklin, https://ben4franklin.org/ Send free email today

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for July 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection

Newsletter July 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: July 2024

Our programs are in full force this summer! Don't miss some of our July Highlights:

• July 10 - Laughter Yoga 
• July 11 - Pizza & Movie Night, Ordinary Angels
• July 12  - Eat Around the World Germany
• July 16 - Comedy Show - Steve Sweeney, the King of Boston Comedy, will be sure to get you laughing! Join for an afternoon of a coffee bar, desserts, and comedy. 
• July 17 - Memory Cafe
• July 18 - Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials
• July 19 - Monthly Party: Luau with Steel Drum Performance
• July 22 - Mini Golf Event: 9-hole Mini Golf Course at the Senior Center! ALL are welcome, bring your friends, kids, & grandchildren. Event will conclude with an ice cream treat!
• July 29 - Southeastern MA Community Concert and ice cream social. 
• July 30 - Rainbow Cafe

Please note the Senior Center is closed on Thursday July 4th. There will be no Veterans Coffee Social on July 3rd and no Warrior within Yoga Class on July 4th. 

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July 2024 Franklin Library News & Events for Adults

July 2024 Franklin Library News & Events

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Thursday July 4^th for Independence Day.

Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
July: A book published the month you were born!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Museum Passes
No is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

Franklin Library Book Sale

• Friday, July 19^th, 1:00-5:00pm.  Saturday, July 20^th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon  All books are just one dollar!
• Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, July 20^th, from 1:00-4:00pm  Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Events for Adults

Knitting Group! Fridays @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Table Top! Alternating Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:00PM
Registration Required. No Experience Necessary.
It's time to dust off your dice, grab a source book and role play your way through hijinks and horrors! Table Top is a Monthly game of Tabletop Role Playing Games for Adults!
Email mgousie@minlib.net to sign up or get more info!

Friends of Franklin Library Meeting! Wednesday, July 3^rd @ 7:00PM
Love the Library? Then how about joining the Friends! Attend the next Friends of Franklin Library meeting! Contact the FOFL at: fofl02038@gmail.com | Follow the Friends on Twitter: @FriendsFranklin

Family Game Night! Tuesday, July 9^th @ 6:00PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!

Tricky Trivia! Thursday, July 11^th @ 6:30PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library! Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!

Maker Moment Saturday July 13th @ 2:00 PM
No Registration Required!
Take on a small project to try a new skill! Beginner friendly instructions and coaching is the focus, but veteran makers are always welcome to share their expertise! We are making small shell trays from air dry clay!

Interactive Movie: Jaws Thursday July 18^th @6:00PM
Enjoy an interactive screening of the beloved classic movie, Jaws! Popcorn and props are provided!

Crochet FUNdamentals, Friday July 19^th @1:00 PM
Come explore the fundamentals of crochet as we work together on a simple project to foster the learning process.  In our two hour class we will explore the following; pairing of yarn and hook, gauge, the chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet, and treble crochet.  All class materials will be provided. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Painting For Adults! Saturday July 20th @1:00PM
Registration Required!
Grown-ups! Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily to create your very own step-by-step painting of a Santorini-inspired scene! All materials will be provided.

History in Concert: Journey through American Pop Saturday July 20 @3:00 PM
Performed by Jon Waterman this unique performance experience combines music, history, storytelling with original songs inspired by his research.

Chess Group! Saturday, July 27^th @ 2:00PMChess - The Game of Kings has resumed play! All ages and ability levels are welcomed.  If you would like to learn how to play chess, you are welcome as well! Learn an opening, develop strategic & tactic abilities, improve endgame skills. Sets will be available. No registration required!
 

***From Friends of the Franklin Library***
 

The Friends held their 2024 Annual Meeting last month and elected several new Board Members. Congratulations to Dave Djerf who was elected as President, and to Alan Earls and Liz Pungitore who were elected as Directors. We welcome Dave, Alan, and Liz to the Friends' Board!

Thank you to Lisa Rein our outgoing President! Lisa has been on the Friends' Board since 2017, most recently serving as our President from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. We are very appreciative of Lisa's many contributions through the years and of her excellent leadership as our President for the past several years. While we will miss seeing Lisa at our monthly board meetings, we look forward to having Lisa as a library Friend for many years to come.

Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. We meet monthly from September to May and are always looking for new Friends to join us. Save the Date: Our next meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 4^th. In the meantime, we wish everyone a wonderful summer filled with reading great books and attending fun library programs & activities!

Interactive Movie: Jaws Thursday July 18^th @6:00PM

State Representative Jeff Roy: What's happening in the district - June 2024

View this email in your browser Memorial Day ceremony Rep. Roy was delighted to offer remarks at the Franklin Memorial Day commemoration on the Town Common to honor the courage of those who faced unimaginable challenges on the battlefield, who stood firm in the face of adversity, and who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in peace and security. At both a breakfast and column ceremony on the Town Common, Rep. Roy remembered their valor, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to duty. And he was proud to mention that in May, the House of Representatives passed the HERO Act. The bill, aptly titled: Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our service-members and veterans expands access to supports and benefits for veterans in the Commonwealth. You can learn more about that bill by clicking here. Rep. Roy was honored to be selected as a 2024 "Community Solar Champions" for his work supporting and enabling the expansion of community solar programs across the country. The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) recognized him for leadership in overcoming hurdles that impede clean energy progress in Massachusetts, with special recognition for the work on siting and permitting projects in the Commonwealth. "I am humbled by the gesture and look forward to working with the folks at CCSA and so many others to expand access to clean energy," said Roy. Learn more Copyright (C) 2024 State Rep Jeff Roy. All rights reserved.

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