Saturday, August 8, 2020

New FHS video update from Mr Hanna

Video update for this week: https://youtu.be/yl9dWAQC3wc

In case you missed the "radio gang" interview with Mr Hanna, you can catch up to it here: https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/fm-323-welcome-fhs-josh-hanna-80420.html

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast 8-7-2020

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all are enjoying your summer and staying active and well! What programs would you like to see and join? We love feedback and want to hear from you all.

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/

August Events

Wed., Aug. 19: FIVE WISHES is a legally binding, advanced directive (living will), that lets you control your personal, emotional and spiritual wishes. This presentation is on Zoom at 1:00 p.m. If you aren't able to access Zoom our Nurse can call you to discuss the info one- on-one. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov or call 508 520-4945.

Mon., Aug.24: MEMORY CAFÉ at 3:00 p.m. on ZOOM, features the beautiful and engaging music of violinist, Lynn Canavan. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov

Thurs., Aug.27: FASHIONS OF HOLLYWOOD on ZOOM with Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion at 1:00 p.m. Ren presents this fascinating look at the glamorous fashions of the silver screen during the '30s, '40s, '50s. Join us as we travel through the decades to enjoy a glimpse into the glamorous world of fashion. To sign up, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov

Mon., Aug. 31: STEVE SHERLOCK - Talk Franklin Matters at 2:00 p.m. for all the latest Franklin news. To join us, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov

Don't forget our very own Curbside Cafe! - Open M-F featuring the delicious culinary renderings of Chef Paul! https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb The first 5 people to call and order lunch from the Curbside Cafe and mention "Ariel's email" will win a prize!!

Tips

Low Impact Aerobics with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibqvCDaviD0

Lung exercises to expand your breathing

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

Music

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8of3uhG1tCI

Soft Jazz piano music

https://youtu.be/prtmoOfk28w

Back to the 50's - over an hour of rocking music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fznknLKU44

Just for Fun

The restoration of an Emma Gaggiotti Portrait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziybNY7Pxsc

3 generations of Russian gymnasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-afLjHA3zI

The tiniest baby bird - a story of rescue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-iFgDK_D5s

13 beautiful National parks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOHZ1mcAK8s

Unusual places and tourist attractions. Would you visit any of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wAwOSd0VHg

Ten of the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world.

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

Humor

Nathan Bockstahler the youngest comedian ever on America's Got Talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyM3avsv-IM

Pierce County Police Department Dance Off - our men and women in blue show off their moves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFDsMWny6oI

Hysterical animals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEkSYw3o5is

10 funny Pepsi videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVVOTXg-ROs

Kindness Matters

Troops come home and surprise their families - Thank you for your service!

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

Advice from a toddler. We could all learn a lesson from this little girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y62veCinCvc

Attached you will find:

Paint/color by number mushrooms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sO1vk-d9CTDJOFJPggexlg3dqRykhWv2/view?usp=sharing
Donna's fun packed "for the birds" activity pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t_cuaAKOUDtNqmJ6dRAsd1DykJOwGv0A/view?usp=sharing
Curbside Cafe menu https://drive.google.com/file/d/11OBeyu3MUQnLUn3Npr9gcvscohgsHhdm/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/

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Senior Center Email Blast

State Rep Jeff Roy: Joe Kennedy is coming to Franklin on Sunday Aug 9

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KENNEDY VISIT TO FRANKLIN

Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Franklin from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Small Business Walk and Standout
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

https://www.mobilize.us/kennedyforma/event/296071/

State Rep Jeff Roy: Joe Kennedy is coming to Franklin on Sunday Aug 9

We have a big weekend planned for Franklin, and I'm excited to let you know that my friend Joe Kennedy will be stopping by on Sunday to meet with small business owners, our Franklin firefighters, and residents. Joe will be touring La Cantina Winery, Simon's Furniture, and the Franklin Fire Department before heading on over to the Town Common to address the crowd, meet residents, and share his vision for Massachusetts. We ask that you please wear a mask and maintain social distancing to be safe.

I hope you will be able to join us on Sunday, August 9 at 1 pm and meet our next United States Senator. I've had the pleasure of working with him over the last 8 years, and appreciate his compassion, empathy and commitment. Please take a peak at the video below which speaks to Joe's character and tells you why I and five of our Franklin Town Councilors have endorsed him in this race.

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Please view my video endorsement of Joe video

Our mailing address is:

State Rep Jeff Roy

State House Room 43

Boston, MA 02133

New climate legislation on Beacon Hill: The Climate Minute (podcast)

"Climate legislation moved forward in the Massachusetts legislature recently. Both the House and the Senate have passed slightly different versions of a bill. We talk about what is included and left out of these bills with Tim Cronin of Climate XChange."

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter

https://twitter.com/TedMcIntyre100/status/1291726465709625345?s=09

New climate legislation on Beacon Hill: The Climate Minute

In the News: "Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now"

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

"A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
“It was a disappointing meeting,” declared top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, saying the White House had rejected an offer by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to curb Democratic demands by about $1 trillion. He urged the White House to “negotiate with Democrats and meet us in the middle. Don’t say it’s your way or no way.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said, “Unfortunately we did not make any progress today.” Republicans said Pelosi was relying on budget maneuvers to curb costs and contended she has overplayed her hand.
Often an impasse in Washington is of little consequence for the public — not so this time. It means longer and perhaps permanent expiration of a $600 per-week bonus pandemic jobless benefit that’s kept millions of people from falling into poverty. It denies more than $100 billion to help schools reopen this fall. It blocks additional funding for virus testing as cases are surging this summer. And it denies billions of dollars to state and local governments considering furloughs as their revenue craters."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20200807/last-ditch-virus-aid-talks-collapse-no-help-for-jobless-now?rssfeed=true

"We also want to keep this virus out of our communities"

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

"Gov. Charlie Baker is indefinitely postponing the next step of the state’s reopening in response to the uptick in COVID-19 cases that Massachusetts has seen in recent weeks.
The governor said the second step of Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan will be put on hold and the outdoor gathering limit will decrease from 100 to 50, effective Tuesday. He said he was authorizing all state and local police to enforce the orders, and that people who host events — even on private property — that exceed gathering limits will be subject to fines.
Amid reports of large parties and unauthorized gatherings, Baker said “some residents feel a bit too relaxed about the seriousness of this virus.”
He also announced the creation of a COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team that will ramp up enforcement efforts and coordinate intervention efforts in yet-to-be-named high-risk communities."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200807/baker-orders-new-enforcement-gathering-size-limit-to-fight-virus-spread/1?rssfeed=true

Video link = https://youtu.be/kCGEj58c2hM