Franklin's Cultural District Updates and Events - February 2021 Newsletter

Welcome from The Chair ...

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, communities around the country have endured great loss and isolation. During this isolation we have all worked to find ways to respond to the reality of our constrained lives. Many of us have found new ways to interact, connect and support one another. Though the Covid-19 crisis has significantly impacted the artistic community, the spirit of connection and inspiration through the arts remains stronger than ever.

While we have not been able to attend live performances and concerts, we have been lucky to live in a community in which our arts' establishments have worked hard to continue to provide artistic experiences for us to enjoy. Our community has also worked hard to support our struggling businesses and restaurants with the "Think Franklin First" cards. The Franklin Interfaith Council and the Franklin Food Pantry have collaborated on "Project Envoy" to support both our local restaurants as well as the most vulnerable in our community.

We are now making our way through a very snowy New England winter. Soon we will reach the one-year anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the days are long, we are beginning to see some bright spots on the horizon. We will continue to look to the arts to generate positivity, appreciation and hope for the future. As we move through this stage of the pandemic let's all remember to shop local to support our Franklin cultural venues and businesses.

Regards, 

Nancy Schoen, Chair

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Franklin's Cultural District Updates and Events - February 2021 Newsletter

Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Center Coffee rescheduled - 2/25/21

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:

"State Representative Jeff Roy, Town Council Members, & Town Administrator Jamie Hellen will be available to chat, answer ?s, and provide updates on vaccine rollout."

Zoom meeting link =  https://t.co/vMwuaflZCi

Join via phone: -312-626-6799, Meeting ID:  87851447900 press # passcode: 897373 press # https://t.co/0qLzwB4Dr4

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1362777988442583042

Why reschedule? The session scheduled for 2/18/21 used Microsoft Teams (not Zoom) and no one from the 'normal' seniors group joined the session. The lesson - stick with Zoom. 

Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Center Coffee rescheduled - 2/25/21

Town of Franklin, MA: Ben reminds us to #DoYourPartFranklin

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:

"Happy Friday! As we enter the weekend, we are reminding our community that the safety guidelines are STILL important! We want to continue to see the COVID-19 situation improve for everyone. 

Please continue to support our local businesses while remembering to #DoYourPartFranklin"

https://t.co/C35YYqB0bw

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1362799924459544582

Town of Franklin, MA: Ben reminds us to #DoYourPartFranklin

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast Feb 19, 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/ and www.franklin.news 

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 

*With the Governor's announcement of people 65+ now being eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it was announced that there will no longer be municipal vaccine clinics, except in  20 high risk communities (not Franklin). Franklin will not be hosting any vaccine clinics.  If you need assistance signing up for a vaccine at Gillette, Milford Hospital or another qualifying vaccination site please call the Senior Center for help. 

Tips

Balance Fitness Routine - Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnOGyWuy3k 

Balance Exercise Routine - part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QBd6ATGNVI 

Gospel Dance Aerobics with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnmH0wh020 

Music

10 hours of happy, upbeat music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lkEoAnZSR8 

Unusual and strange musical instruments - the 2nd one is so soothing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ple6h4zWA 

Persian Santur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95amB7kUu-k 

Just for Fun

Creative street art from around the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsn7uHb5ZiE 

Incredible Saves in sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW8J7_l8INY 

Cow Cuddling, yes this is a real thing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKzvW8WyU4A 

Humor

Hysterical Juggler - juggling dangerous things!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuAu8CT3Lwo&feature=emb_logo 

Erma Bombeck - The Mother of all Humorists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rD1wMpn8KY 

Kindness Matters

Strangers form a human chain to save a dog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGQUH5ldTA 

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

*Monday at 1pm - Tele-Bingo - call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Monday at 2pm - Memory Cafe  enjoy music and friendship email adoggett@franklinma.gov 

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

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

*Tuesday at 11am - Asthma and COPD call the Senior Center to register

*Wed. At 11am - Mindful Movements - email judivperez@gmail.com for the link to attend

*Wed. At 1pm - Writers Group - call the senior center to register

*Wed. At 4 pm - Caregivers Support Group email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend

*Thursday at 8am - Senior Coffee Hour with Franklin Officials - Zoom Meeting link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87851447900?pwd=MWEyZlN0QS9JcHR2aFU4NGhzZmZWZz09

Meeting ID: 878 5144 7900 Passcode: 897373

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

*Thursday at 1pm - Emergency Preparedness - call the senior center to attend

*Thursday at 2pm - Boston Made Learn about the amazing innovations and inventions that 

have made Boston exceptional for more than 400 years. Presented by Alan Earls. Email 

adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend. 

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

 games and activities.

 

Attached you will find: Donna's Fun Filled Activity Pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/178U2qGT5to47tRNyDOWNaRR_xN7FLkym/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

--

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Food Pantry: new video series to answer Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin Food Pantry (@FranklinFoodPan) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:

"It's #FAQFriday. Today we launch a new video series answering questions about #ThePantry. 

Today's question: How has distribution at the Pantry changed during the pandemic?"

View the video:  https://t.co/Z2PGFyhn1q

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1362750387036504066

Library of Congress Announces Spring Concert Programming

Library Announces Spring Concert Programming for 2020-2021 Season

The Library of Congress will continue its critically acclaimed season of Concerts from the Library of Congress with an offering of virtual concerts, interviews and conversations with artists and composers, lectures, curator talks and educational programs. The spring series kicks off on March 12 with a performance from the young musicians of the New World Symphony, followed by performances from Scottish pianist Steven Osborne on March 19 and the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam on March 26.

All events will be made available at 8 p.m. ET on the scheduled premiere date 

• on loc.gov/concerts 
• the Library's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/loc) 
• and the Performing Arts at the Library of Congress Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/libraryofcongressperformingarts/videos/)

All events of the season are free, and tickets are not required.

For more information

https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-008/library-announces-spring-concert-programming-for-2020-2021-season/2021-02-19/

Shared from the Library of Congress page https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-008/library-announces-spring-concert-programming-for-2020-2021-season/2021-02-19/

Don't Forget! Apply for a Rockland Trust Scholarship Today

Applications are open for a Rockland Trust scholarship

Selection Criteria:

• Selection will be based on the applicant’s academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities. 
• Applications must be either completed online or postmarked by March 15, 2021 to be considered. Winners will be notified by May 17, 2021
• Applications must be complete and accompanied by the two most recent semester grades on an official high school transcript.
• The Rockland Trust Scholarship Committee will record and score all complete applications received by the deadline.  Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
• Academic Accomplishment: 20 points
• Community Service/Extracurricular Activity : 45 points
• Essay:  35 points 

https://www.rocklandtrust.com/scholarship

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