Saturday, February 6, 2021

FHS boys hockey top Attleboro 3-1 on Friday

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final 
– Junior Christian Shabbick scored his first career goal and added an assist to help the Panthers sweep the season series against Attleboro. Shabbick set up Ben Jarosz for a first period goal and Justin Magazu (from Pat Dolan) added a second as Franklin claimed a 2-1 lead after a period. Shabbick extended the visitors’ lead with a goal assisted by Justin Abely in the second period. Attleboro goalie Nick Piazza made 35 saves in net. 
 
For other results around the Hockomock League 
 
 
"Hard Hat   🎩   and Coaches game puck to #23 Christian Shabbick!  2 points tonight , goal/assist tonight and scoring his first varsity goal!  Played hard all night, awesome game Christian!!"   https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1357914232487108609

Hard Hat   🎩   and Coaches game puck to #23 Christian Shabbick
"Hard Hat and Coaches game puck to #23 Christian Shabbick"

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Feb 5, 2021

Hello Everyone!

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 

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

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

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


Links to COVID vaccine information at Gillette

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-information 


Town of Franklin Vaccine information - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals in Phase 1 and Phase 2 ( individuals 75 + older). For residents of Franklin, the closest available site to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination is at Gillette Stadium. You can book an appointment online at: https:// www.cic-health.com/our-locations?location=gillette If you do not have access to a computer, you can call the Senior Center and staff will try and assist you in making an appointment. Please keep in mind that appointments are booking up fast, but will increase in the coming weeks as more vaccine supply comes into the Commonwealth. In addition, The Franklin Health Department is ordering doses of the vaccine, but is limited to ordering 100 doses at a time per DPH regulations Doses will be made available to Franklin residents aged 75+ older, but there is no timeframe or details available yet. If you are interested in receiving the vaccine once available, please contact the center at 508-520-4945. 


Tips

Balance exercises for Seniors - Prevent Falls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-tUHuNPStw 


Dance Yoga - Seated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF3j5X_fgf4 


Music

Careless Whisper performed by Alexandr Misko - fingerstyle guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzgTMh21zhI&feature=emb_logo 


5 beautiful songs played fingerstyle on the guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO6nH_bPCkk 


Incredible busker drummer

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



Just for Fun

4 of the best light shows on America's got Talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGOlGq1ftdw 


A slideshow of the strangest roadside attractions around the world

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/strangest-roadside-attraction-in-every-state/ss-BB1d1JEo?ocid=msedgdhp#image=3 


Amazing inventions that are next level

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9jRhq21hVg 


Happiness Village Baby Panda live camera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GsvgKu1060 


The "new" Morse Block in Franklin by Joe Landry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKA1hh4Mw4 


Humor

The Three Little Pigs like you have never heard it before - John Branyon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UegL1R3X8&t=143s 


Victor Borge - Phonetic Punctuation on the Ed Sullivan Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFzMWml_X5o 


Animal bloopers in the news

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=191wEPl3m1I 


Kindness Matters

Random acts of kindness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaY8WG1QBVM 


Man turns his house into an indoor playland for cats

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


Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up.

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book Club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. At 1pm - Writers group - call the senior center to sign up

*Wed at 4pm - Caregivers Support group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net 

*Thursday at 1pm - Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to sign up 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 6:30pm - Name That Tune - email adoggett@franklinma.gov 

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 

CURBSIDE CAFE - Special of the week is Lasagna.  Chicken noodle soup. Pineapple upside down cupcake.  Order here: https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb 


Attached you will find: Donna's FUN filled activity pages


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




--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small


CommonWealth Magazine: "Baker stands up vaccine call center"

 

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER unveiled a 500-person call center on Friday to help residents 75 and older book appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

The center is intended to assist those without internet access or those having trouble navigating the current two-step process, which requires using a state website to find vaccine locations near them and then going to websites for those locations to actually book an appointment. The call center, reached by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting the option for help making a vaccine appointment, will handle the booking process for the individual or put them on a call-back list if no appointments are available.

The service will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with representatives who speak both English and Spanish. Translators for over 100 other languages will also be available upon request."

Continue reading the article online
 
Gov Baker's press conference = https://youtu.be/u04KusqT2FI
 

 

One of the new Public Service Announcements (PSA's) on "Trust the Facts. Get the Vax." video link = https://youtu.be/ieT9k83bDaA


 

New York Times: “It’s very clear our economy is still in trouble”

"The American economic recovery showed new signs of stalling on Friday as government data underscored the pandemic’s brutal damage to the job market.

U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department said, dashing hopes that the new year would bring immediate relief. The private sector added just 6,000 jobs, barely enough to register against the millions of positions lost during the pandemic.

The weak showing was tallied amid a fresh effort in Washington to provide a big infusion of aid to foster a recovery and the data will almost certainly bolster the Democrats’ argument for a robust stimulus package."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

by Colleen Tressler, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

The Coronavirus pandemic has not only had a dramatic health impact, but also an economic blow as many Americans are now unemployed — and uninsured. As a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has re-opened HealthCare.gov for a "Special Enrollment Period," from February 15, 2021 – May 15, 2021. 

This Special Enrollment Period will give people who need health care coverage the chance to sign up. But it also gives scammers a new chance to call, email, send letters and texts, trying to get your money — and your personal and financial information.

Read more -> https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/02/scammers-are-scheming-healthcaregov-reopens?utm_source=govdelivery

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.





Another business on the #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card listing to visit


Another local business has joined the #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card program!  We welcome Lotus Lash to the list of participating businesses! 
Gift cards can be purchased at Dean Bank  right in Downtown Franklin or online at www.franklingiftcard.com 
 
#LocalBusiness #LocaSupport #ItMatters #ShopLocal #SpendLocal


You can use the #ThinkFranklinFirst card make your purchase as part of the #ProjectEnvoy eat out/take out, help out effort!
 
Another business on the #thinkfranklinfirst gift card listing to visit
Another business on the #thinkfranklinfirst gift card listing to visit


Friday, February 5, 2021

Franklin's Event Outlook: Feb 5 - Feb 11, 2021

Super Bowl Sunday, the weather forecast isn't all that great, and a relatively quiet weekend (and week) ahead. It is up to us all to find something to do to keep busy and stay safe (masks, social distance, etc....). 

There is hope with some lift in the restrictions coming Monday, and even more importantly, perhaps better news on the vaccine delivery front ahead as we head to Valentine's Day. 

So let's keep the faith and hope alive. We'll get through this!

Friday, February 5
3:00pm =  FPL: Girls who code (Grades 3-5)
4:00pm =  FPL: Girls Who Code! (Grades 6-12)
 
Sunday, February 7
1:00pm =  Historical Museum (open and free admission) 

Thursday, February 11
7:00pm =  Love in All its Forms: A Valentine's Reading and Performance
7:00pm =  FHS Musicians Livestream Concert

 

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
 
Community Calendar
Community Calendar