Live Sports & Events = We are preparing to cover many events - LIVE!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/04/2020

You read that right. We have been busily rewiring our facility to cover remote school sports and community events – from anywhere – LIVE!

To date, arranging the necessary connections and control to make this possible has proven to be a very daunting challenge. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Of late, that necessity has increased – dramatically. So have new technologies and solutions that enable us to finally address that necessity.

The pandemic has forced schools to make and remake some very difficult decisions. These decisions remain in flux as conditions shift. Currently, the schools and MIAA have arranged a schedule for sporting events. Safety dictates that crowds of  parents and friends be minimal to nonexistent. For most participating schools, that means only one-parent-per-student is permitted to attend the event.

We have received requests to carry FHS Panther games and events LIVE, and we have been ‘inventing’ away as well to accomplish that. Our first live event is slated for Monday afternoon. Fingers crossed.

You can watch our live sports on our Franklin Pride school channel, on Comcast 96 or Verizon 28. We are also now streaming our channels in high definition.

Visit our Franklin●TV website. Click on Franklin Pride TV. Click on “ Watch Now”.

Easy-peasy!

We are also coordinating our live programs with those of other community PEG studios across the Hockomock League and region. Lots of events are planned.

Will we be perfect?  No guarantees – as there is a lot of technology (and the internet) under the hood, making this all happen. But, try we must. Fingers crossed.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
 

Find the complete program guide on the Franklin.TV page  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

or for archive purposes this link 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xGEO6U3jMJXpdv-0Uu29G0l56FjsAKP/view?usp=sharing

 

Live Sports & Events = We are preparing to cover many events - LIVE!

Franklin Senior Center: Email blast Oct 2, 2020

Hello Everyone!

WOW, October is here already. Fall has officially begun, the leaves are turning beautiful colors and there is a crisp chill in the air.  Since we are headed into month 8 of the pandemic we thought we would mix things up a little.  We have a JAMMED PACKED calendar in October with a mix of IN PERSON and virtual offerings.  Make sure to check out the newsletter and check our website for all the wonderful events happening this month!

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 

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

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

October special events -call the Franklin Senior Center, visit our website or check out the October newsletter for more details about these programs! 

• Oct. 6th - drive through flu clinic

• Oct. 6th - Yellow Dot Program with the Norfolk Sheriff's Dept.

• Oct. 7th - LIVE IN PERSON Concerts!!

• Oct 7th - Veterans coffee hour

• Oct. 8th - Movie and discussion "Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory"

• Oct. 13th - Time Out Memory Cafe

• Oct. 14th - Senator Rausch coffee hour

• Oct. 15th - Senior coffee hour with local and state officials

• Oct. 19th - Medicare update with SHINE

• Oct. 19th - Grateful Days Memory Cafe

• Oct. 20th - LIVE IN PERSON concerts

• Oct. 21st - Talk Franklin Matters with Steve Sherlock

• Oct. 23rd - Name that tune game show

• Oct. 26th - Norfolk County Sheriff presents "Scams"

• Oct. 26th - Memory Cafe with Wayne Neon

• Oct. 30th - Healthy Never Tasted So Good - cooking demonstration and food pick up

Tips

Low Impact chair exercise with Paul Eugene - this gentleman will get you movin' and groovin'!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBhneGcs9BA 

99 year old fitness instructor - 5 minute work out all you need is a stick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m0KjKeF_hY 

Music

Songs and Music from the War Era.  WWII 2.5 hours of music from the 1930's and 1940's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b6DgeTf1BE 

1930, Puttin On The  Ritz, Phil Spitalny Orchestra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seB5BYvkMXk 

On Wednesday we enjoyed wonderful music performed by Howie Newman!  Check out his website for more information about Howie and where to hear and buy his music!

http://www.howienewman.com/bio.html 

Just for Fun

Outrageous ads of times gone by.  Good grief can you imagine some of these airing today?!?!  Although the Whiskey toothpaste might be a hit during the pandemic.  haha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdsbNf8Elwo 

 

Childhood memories from the 60's and 70's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy4kIO8eptI 

 

Abandoned Movie sets you can visit - What set would you visit if you could?

https://youtu.be/Ukyd4NMiV4A

Most surreal National Park - In Japan!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFSMf3AVzo0 

Walking tour through Olympic National Park - This is relaxing and beautiful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9frdQgL9WlQ 

Humor

Jeanne Robertson - Don't ask, He'll tell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7pKHLo7u8Q 

Laurel and Hardy - Why Didn't You Tell Me you Had 2 Legs?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIbeGQp0cm4&frags=pl%2Cwn 

Funny Animal videos

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

Kindness Matters

Soldiers coming home - just try not to cry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv57it8nCV0 

Attached you will find:

• Goodnight Moon Activity Sheet https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-fm_oO__OhVEFVdotMLz5imYh2K_To_/view?usp=sharing

• Cranium Crunches - Fill in the bridges names with the missing vowels https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wCVRV_fxUBt5vXqs-q2dNLhWSsBar_xw/view?usp=sharing

• Wacky Wordies puzzles https://drive.google.com/file/d/14AUUtKZYOOWp2eolazfqb-pHvuBPjbyh/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. 

OCTOBER HAPPENINGS -contact the senior center, visit our website or the newsletter for more details about our weekly offerings. 

MONDAYS:  

• Tele Bingo - call in game

• Book Discussion Group (Page Turners) 1st Monday of the Month

TUESDAYS: 

• Chair Exercises

• Low Vision Support Group (1st and 3rd Tuesday)

• Audio Book Club (2nd and 4th Tuesday)

• Quarantini Time - Social cocktail group

WEDNESDAYS: 

• Blood Pressure and Sugar screenings

• Zumba gold

• Wellness consults via phone

• Medical equipment distribution and donations

• Fibromyalgia support group (1st wed of the month)

• Caregivers Support Group (2nd and 4th wed)

THURSDAYS: 

• Chair exercise

• Cardio strength and balance class

• Current events discussion group

FRIDAYS: 

• TOPS (Taking off pounds sensibly)

• SUNSHINE group (supportive Day)

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

Franklin Senior Center: Email blast Oct 2, 2020

Visit the Pumpkin Patch at St John's Episcopal Church during October

The Pumpkins are here!

Visit the Pumpkin Patch at St John's Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street
Mon-Fri 5-8 PM and Sat/Sun 12-8 PM through October 31.

Various sizes and prices of carving pumpkins, baking pumpkins, as well as specialty pumpkins and gourds.

Activities for children:

• Witch's Hat Ring Toss - Sunday, October 4 from 4-8 PM  
  
• Paper Pumpkin Craft - Sunday, October 18
• Costume Contest - Saturday October 31 at 3 PM
  

 

 

Visit the Pumpkin Patch at St John's Episcopal Church during October

In the News: "Mail-in ballots are not ripe for fraud"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"As President Donald Trump continues to claim the ballots are ripe for fraud, some local experts say that’s not the case in Massachusetts

Is anything in life free from potential fraud?

“No” was Steven Kerrigan’s answer.

Kerrigan is Marlborough’s city clerk, a job he’s held since May, after serving seven years as assistant clerk.

When it comes to mail-in ballots in Massachusetts, Kerrigan said, “I feel relatively certain the system is secure.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201004/mail-in-ballots-local-experts-said-chance-for-fraud-is-almost-non-existent?rssfeed=true

 

Franklin MA: info can be found on the Town Clerk page

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

 

 

Franklin, MA: 2020 Election Schedule

 

In the News: "Franklin firefighters get double duty on Winter Street"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Firefighters battled a blaze at a multifamily home at 44 Winter St. Friday night, only to be forced o return when it rekindled on Saturday morning.

At 7:32 p.m. Friday, firefighters reported they were responding to a working fire on Winter Street, according to a Twitter post. A photo posted by the department later that night showed smoke and flames billowing from the top floor and roof of the 2,337-square-foot home.

The fire rekindled on Saturday morning before firefighters were again able to put it out. "

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) https://www.milforddailynews.com/sports/20201003/franklin-firefighters-get-double-duty-on-winter-street?rssfeed=true

 

"We have a working fire on Winter Street" via https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire

SAFE Coalition reminds the community it is here to provide support

Dear Community,

Charles Dickens opened a Tale of Two Cities with these memorable lines: 

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” 

In the past few months, I have felt these words in my soul. 

Some of us have rejoiced in this new time spent with family, the opportunity to get ahead of those fall clean outs, and the ability to practice a work from home life. Others have experienced financial and academic changes, mental and medical heath concerns, and most deeply a lost sense of hope and recovery.

It is during these times that we must reckon with our own lines of need. 

The SAFE Coalition has seen an incredible increase in calls – which we welcome and it’s why we are here.

The calls have been from individuals asking for support, parents seeking information for their children’s health, school systems looking for structure in treatment, and local prescribers and first responders interested in collaborating. On top of that, we have received inquiries on ways to support the larger community. 

We often speak about Vaping, Heroin, Alcohol, mental health, expectations vs. reality and domestic violence. In listening, we take the time to recognize how stigma, past care, and the reality of the world are impacting each caller. We, work together, to create a recovery oriented support plan for the family as a whole.

We recognize that you and those you love are worthy of support. We know that the quiet voice whispering in the dark of night, the reminders of vulnerability, the questions of, “am I doing enough?”, does not need to hold a place within you forever. And we believe the fears you have about your child’s substance use is not a failure of your parenting, but an opportunity to gain more insight into their needs. 

Healing only happens when it is shared within a supportive community.

With a warm (socially distant) embrace, the SAFE Coalition offers pathways for support, education, treatment options and healing opportunities. We are here and we are ready.
 

Warmly,
Jennifer Knight-Levine
Executive Director, co-founder
SAFE Coalition   https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

 

SAFE Coalition reminds the community it is here to provide support

Franklin 5K Turkey Trot Adapts to Covid-19 Regulations

Franklin 5K Turkey Trot Adapts to Covid-19 Regulations
9th Annual Family Fun Run Benefits Franklin Food Pantry

 
The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot will still happen in 2020! The fun 5K will occur with a few changes to keep all of our runners safe and provide help to the Franklin Food Pantry neighbors.

While the turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th, each runner can run or walk their own personal 5K when it is most convenient for them and can map out their favorite course anywhere throughout town. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and their time while tagging the Franklin Food Pantry and using the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.

The registration fee of $25 goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need, and participants can register online at franklinturkeytrot.org. This year, the Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations instead of the fee. Thank you for understanding this change in policy. The first 100 registers will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Runners can also purchase a t-shirt directly from the registration page.

"This year, more than ever, we have seen the importance of the Food Pantry to our Franklin Community. Between June 2019 and July 2020, we have seen an increase of 21% of households that visit us. Our neighbors are feeling the effects of Covid-19 and are turning to the Pantry for food and support during these trying times, said Lynn Calling, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. "Thanksgiving will look different for many this year, but one thing that will not change is the tradition of the The Franklin Turkey Trot to rally our community to give back and help protect others from the threat of hunger. The over 1,400 individuals we serve are grateful to our community for coming out to support us."

There are also several opportunities for local businesses to sponsor the race. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for the first 100 registered race participants, and other costs associated with the event. Any additional money from sponsorships will go directly to support the Franklin Food Pantry. Interested sponsors should contact Kim Cooper at kcooper@franklinfoodpantry.org or Krystal Whitmore at franklinturkeytrot@gmail.com.

"I'd also like to take the time to thank Race Director Krystal Whitmore who volunteers every year to coordinate this wonderful event. We weren't sure if we'd be able to have this event this year, but we are so fortunate We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of volunteers, led by Krystal, to still make this event happen," said Calling. "Krystal organizes church members, high school students, and her own family members to volunteer. The amount of work involved is amazing. We could not do this without them."

About the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to over 1,400 individuals. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Between June 2019 and July 2020, 287,691, pounds of food was provided to clients. Other programs include the Weekend Backpack Program, Carts for Clients, Mobile Pantry, and holiday meal packages. Visit www.franklingfoodpantry.org for more information.

Note: Franklin Matters is proud to be a sponsor of this event

2019 Turkey Trot Runners