Chasity & Jillian fill us in on what's coming up at the Senior Center in September (audio)

FM #1803 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1803 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Chasity Cheng, Deputy Director and Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin Senior Center on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

 

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for Sept 2026

• Change in fitness class on Tue/Thu to ensure safety of participants, limited to first 35 

• Senior Center Yard Sale - Saturday, Sept 12

• Nominations for Stella Jeon Silver Spirit Award close Sept 22

• First Senior Center Art Gallery - Sep 24

• Senior Expo scheduled for Oct 2, programs canceled for the afternoon of Oct 1 to prepare for the Expo

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 41 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1803-franklin-senior-center-sept-2026-event-highlights-08-19-26/

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To sign up for the Senior Center Art Gallery contact Jillian Rochet at  508-528-4945 or via email at jrochat@franklinma.gov 

September 2026 newsletter -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId= 

Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter 

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

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

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 

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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.

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Yard sale time at the Franklin Senior Center - Sep 12

Yes, the Franklin Senior Center is having a Yard Sale on Saturday, September 12 from 9 AM to 2 PM.  

If it rains, the yard sale will be inside the Center.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJx2lV_gmTHW2s8MkAX09MhXvhJP120H/view?usp=drive_link

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 27, 2025 ??

Saturday, September 27

8:00am St Vincent DePaul Walk/Run fundraiser (Franklin Town Common)

9:00am Annual Yard Sale (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Thrifty Threads  (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Car wash fund raiser for FHS Girls Basketball (Franklin Car Wash)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Veterans of Foreign Wars)

12:00pm Harvest Festival (Main St, Franklin)

12:00pm Fashion Fling & Find (Franklin United Methodist Church)

12:00pm Library lawn games (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm Community Cookout  (Franklin United Methodist Church)

2:00pm Medway Porchfest (live music) (Medway, MA )

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Thrift Shop Sale & Church Yard Sale Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025

Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop is having it's Summer Ending Dollar Sale on Friday, September 26, 1 -4. All clothes are $1, kids Bogo. Jewelry as priced.

Thrift Shop Sale 

The annual church Yard Sale is on Saturday 9-1. The dollar sale will continue on Saturday at the shop from 9 AM to 1 PM.

The shop will reopen on October 3 with a fabulous collection of fall and winter items.

Thrift Shop Sale & Church Yard Sale Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2025

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/16HuL58e48/

BFCCPS Capstone Project to support "The Home" schedules yard sale for Oct 14

BFCCPS Capstone Project 

 

"My name is Isaque Gomes and for my 8th grade Capstone project I am working with a non profit organization called The Home to raise awareness and money for orphan children.  

On October 14th I will be hosting a huge garage sale to raise money for The Home. There will be shoes, clothes, tech and many other things.  

If you want to support me and get some cool new stuff come join me and the home at 74 Washington Street, hope to see you there."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/v8pqYFEUnXMrijUn/

Multi-Family Yard Sale - Saturday, June 15 from 9 AM to noon

Multi-Family Yard Sale - Saturday, June 15

St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, June 15, from 9 am to 2 pm. Come to the front lawn at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin and you will find all sorts of treasures.

Shop for housewares, home decor, furniture, toys and games, seasonal decorations, and more.  Proceeds fund the mission of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

For more info contact St. John’s Church at 508-528-2387

email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

website: www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Follow St. John’s on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsfranklinma/

Multi-Family Yard Sale, June 15 at St John's Episcopal Church

Multi-Family Yard Sale, June 15

St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, June 15, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Come to the front lawn at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin and you will find all sorts of treasures.

Shop for housewares, home decor, furniture, toys and games, seasonal decorations, and more.  Proceeds fund the mission of St. John’s Episcopal Church.

For more info contact St. John’s Church at 508-528-2387

email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

website: www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Follow St. John’s on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsfranklinma/

Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale - Oct 15 - 9 AM to 1 PM

Franklin Federated Church will hold a Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale on Saturday, October 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Church on Main St. 

The sale will happen rain or shine.

Yard Sale & Jewelry Sale - Oct 15 - 9 AM to 1 PM

Reminder: St John's Episcopal Church: Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6

Come shop at the Multi-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, August 6 from 9 AM - 2 PM

Lot’s of great bargains!

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387  or Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook  and Twitter

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org 

St John's Episcopal Church:  Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6

St John's Episcopal Church: Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6

Come shop at the Multi-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, August 6 from 9 AM - 2 PM

Lot’s of great bargains!

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387  or Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook  and Twitter

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org 

St John's Episcopal Church:  Multi-Family Yard Sale - Aug 6

Franklin Federated: Rummage Sale - Oct 16

Franklin Federated: Rummage Sale

WE'RE BACK!

Outstanding donations and we want to sell it all.  

"Curated " clothing for adults and children. Large selection for average, tall, and  large men.  Some new, all VG condition. Dress pants, women's tops, blazers, coats, jeans, children hats, gloves, home decor, Christmas dishes, ornaments, jewelry, puzzles, books. You name it, it's probably at the FFC Rummage Sale. 

Come early for best selection.

Hours: 9 AM to 2 PM; Half price sale begins at 1 PM

MA News: Somerville schedules a 'Yart Sale'; Weather service schedules webinars

What is a ‘Yart Sale,’ exactly? Somerville is hosting its first one 

"If you took up an artistic hobby like so many others while stuck indoors at the height of the pandemic, or if you’re a seasoned veteran with a lens, brush, or knitting needle, this might be the perfect chance to share — and perhaps even sell — your work with the community.

On August 14, Somerville is hosting its first “Yart Sale,” a citywide event that welcomes artists of all calibers to set up shop on their porches, or in their yards and driveways, and sell their artwork to passersby.

The event is a mix between the city’s annual pop-up musical gathering, PorchFest, and Open Studios, where artists open up their workspaces, in that attendees can hop from one neighborhood to the next throughout the day to see what’s on display."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/08/03/metro/what-is-yart-sale-exactly-somerville-is-hosting-its-first-one/

NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) tweeted on Tue, Aug 03, 2021:

[New Webinars Scheduled] Calling all weather enthusiasts! We've scheduled a few Event Review webinars coming up, in addition to *Tonight's Webinar* on the Jet Stream. Come learn something with us! Sign up at https://t.co/OWtW5yQC0K  

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/BmuBiLE31m  or  https://twitter.com/NWSBoston/status/1422684671775698945?s=03

National Weather Service webinars scheduled

Franklin Federated - Yard Sale - Oct 19

Mark your calendars for the annual rummage sale to be held October 19 from 9 AM until 2 PM. 

There will be items for the whole family including clothing, shoes, games, puzzles and toys, household items, furniture, baby things, crafts, and even an entire room dedicated to jewelry and holiday items. 

Half price sale begins at 1 PM

 

Franklin Federated - Yard Sale - Oct 19

“The goal is to get rid of Type-1 diabetes”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"At Noelle Day Spa and Salon, there’s no need for a lawn to have a yard sale. 

After the business’ recent remodel, owner Noelle Carpenter noticed she had a lot of extra stuff to get rid of. Carpenter determined that many of the items were still in good condition, so she figured out a way to help a good cause. 

“Instead of throwing all this extra stuff we had away or selling it, we thought, ‘Why don’t we just put everything in this room and give the money to charity?’” she said. 

The money will be going to JDRF, an organization dedicated to research on Type 1 diabetes, a cause close to her own heart."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181116/franklin-yard-sale-boon-in-fight-against-type-1-diabetes

“The goal is to get rid of Type-1 diabetes”

Relay for Life Franklin Yard and craft sale

Franklin Town wide craft and yard sale. Many ways to participate. $1 to buy a map to visit the yard sales. 

• $10 to put your house on the map with description of items to be sold (you keep your sales)
• $25 to have a spot at the JF Kennedy school (you keep your sales) I even have spots under the awning
• Or you can donate clean items to sell with 100% going to Relay

(Please no TV’s, mattresses, large furniture,sofas or dirty items)

Update!!!!! Due to the weather on Saturday we are adding Sunday to the yard sale time. So you are getting a double yard and craft sale. We had a few people who can only do Saturday so we will be under the overhang 9 AM till we blow away. There are also multiple houses that are using their garages so they are indoors. So please come see us, get some home baked goods and hot chocolate, buy a map for 2 days of sales and enjoy! Then go back out Sunday and have more fun! I know I said I was going update by tomorrow morning but the forecast is not going to change...no matter how much I want it to.

For additional updates, follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/765450460463444/permalink/781140772227746/

Relay for Life Franklin Yard and craft sale

Franklin Federated Church - Yard Sale - Oct 13

Franklin Federated Church 
Yard Sale

Saturday, October 13

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are looking for new and gently used CLEAN donations of books, toys, clothes, household items, small furniture, jewelry, unique items, and antiques.

Last day to donate is October 6  (Please do not wait to DONATE)

Regretfully, we cannot sell computers or monitors, televisions, large exercise equipment, car seats, cribs, mattresses, upholstered furniture, skis, encyclopedias, and stuffed animals.

Donations can be left outside behind the church on the right side or inside the youth room as indicated.

Please Do Not Block the Doors!

Franklin Federated Church - Yard Sale - Oct 13

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z1LpZ1dBqbKvQFypyhb1FG52ljAsWtGH/view?usp=sharing

Charter School: Yard Sale - June 2

Attention Bargain hunters: We invite you to join families from BFCCPS and the local community for a GIANT Yard Sale this Saturday June 2. With items from 20 families, you'll find plenty of deals! Please note that the event will take place rain or shine (if the weather isn't cooperative the event will be held inside the school!) Sales begin at 8 AM sharp!

In addition to family yard sales, the following vendors will be joining us!

• Avon
• Butterfly Wishes
• ColorStreet
• DoTerra
• DramaKids
• LIL' LUV BUGS Children's Boutique
• LipSense
• LuLaRoe
• Mary Kay
• Paparazzi
• Young Living
• 31 Bags

During the event you're welcome to purchase a snack from the Bake Sale or a beverage from the Cub Scouts, or buy a 50/50 Raffle Ticket.

The minimum win for the raffle is already over $2,000 and tickets are only available till the close of the Yard Sale on 6/2. Don't miss your chance to win big! We hope to see you there!

Charter School: Yard Sale - June 2

Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair - June 2

Attention bargain hunters! Save the date for a Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair on Saturday, June 2 starting at 8 AM on the school fields at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School located at 201 Main Street in Franklin.

You can shop the sales including great items such as youth bikes, golf clubs, DVD’s, kitchen items, small furniture, jewelry, toys, camping gear, patio furniture and more! (Stay tuned for a complete list of vendors as we get closer to the event date, or visit this link for a preview of what’s being added!)

We will also be joined by a variety of local vendors including:

• LIL’ LUV BUGS CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
• Avon
• Miss Puddles Designs- handmade cards and crafts
• doTerra Essential Oils
• Lularoe Thea Charles – women and kids clothing
• Handmade Crafts and Furniture by Robbie Afonso
• Young Living Essential Oils
• LipSense
• Color Street

Since Yard Sales start early, you can stop by the Bake Sale to grab a cup of coffee and a snack or drop by the Cub Scout’s booth for a bottle of water!

Want to reserve a booth to clean out your garage or basement? Have a local business and want to join us as a vendor? For $30 you can reserve a 10x10 space and then keep the proceeds of your sales for the day. Learn more and reserve space in this post.

Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair - June 2

Franklin Federated Church Yard/Rummage Sale - Oct 14

The Franklin Federated Church Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine.

The church has been holding this fundraiser for over 25 years. Home décor, dishes, glassware, books, toys, a large selection of clothing, small electronics, Stampin Up Stamps, holiday and vintage items, jewelry and accessories. 

The prices and quality are amazing; 90% of the merchandise for sale is priced $10 and under.

Come visit us at the Town Common at 9, then stroll down to the Franklin Harvest Festival @ 11. You won’t be disappointed.

Franklin Federated Church Yard/Rummage Sale - Oct 14

Franklin Federated - Giant Yard Sale - Saturday, Oct 15

"The Giant Yard Sale will include books, toys, clothes, household items, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, antiques, small furniture items, and holiday décor. Items are priced to sell. 

• Sale starts at the Church at 9:00 AM
• Half price sale starts at 1 PM. Much of the sale is held indoors.

This fundraiser helps support the works of the church and a portion of the proceeds will go towards specific local charitable organizations. A collection will be held for toiletry items (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo) that will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry."

Franklin Federated - Giant Yard Sale - Saturday, Oct 15

This is just a fraction of "stuff" that we've gotten in. You have no idea! Car after car dropping off bags and boxes, etc. ...anyhow, here is a partial list: 

Books, 
purses, 

collectibles such as games, 
figurines, 
vintage dishes and sets, 

old woven back rocking chair, 

old pottery, 
lamps,

frames and framed pictures, 

linens, 
rugs, 
cloth napkins, 
table cloths

a very large collection of Stamp It Up stamps, 
children's toys and games, 
children's bikes,
large selection of puzzles

glassware

and that's just the tip of the iceberg ...an unbelievable amount of stuff at truly unheard of prices

• For more about this Giant Yard Sale visit the Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/events/175887846187836/