Via Cobi Frongillo:
"Some thoughts on this Earth Day to get our brain's turning on opportunities for local advocacy..."
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FM #523 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 523 in the series.
This shares the second meeting of the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN). The meeting was conducted virtually using Zoom. The meeting was recorded to capture the introductions of each of the groups/organizations to enable packaging of them for the individual groups to use.
Thanks to all those who participated and especially to the organizations who provided their introductions. We heard from
Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc
Franklin Neighbor Brigade
Franklin Food Pantry
Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.
Franklin Public Library
St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin
Franklin FISH
Franklin Lions
Rotary Club of Franklin MA
Pete Fasciano presented an overview of the Franklin TV/Radio services. Judy O’Gara assisted with examples of press release information
The presentation document can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNAVSoh8UvRdNiBxFn27i0BQ-uwn007e/view?usp=sharing
The meeting recording runs about an hour and 30 minutes, so let’s listen in to the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network, a fanntastic group!
Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44fd4920-605e-45f5-8b4d-d46f777db76d
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| FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio) |
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| FHS football ends season with loss to KP 14-10 |
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Hello Everyone!
Earth Day is Saturday April 24th!
3 days of live events #RestoreOurEarth https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/
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
Tuesday April 27th at 1pm - Join us on zoom for; 2 Tenors and a passion for wheels - Although not well known today, tenor James Melton was a phenomenally popular star of opera, stage, records, radio and screen from the 1920s to the 1950s. He was also an obsessive collector of antique cars and, thanks to a Massachusetts man (also a tenor in amateur circles), became a collector of early antique bicycles as well. Meet the men, learn about their collections and spend a short sojourn in a simpler time. Presented by Alan Earls. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.
SCAM ALERT - Scammers call pretending to be your loved one, pretending that your loved one is hurt or in trouble, or more terrifying, that your loved one has been kidnapped.
For more information on Scams and what to look for please visit this Government website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/a-consumer-guide-to-scams#-grandparent-scam-
Chess tournament this Thursday, April 29th at 11am! - Are you a chess player?!? FHS student Adam Dombroski will be leading a chess tournament online this Thursday. See attached flyer for information and how to get involved.
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| chess tournament online |
Tips
Hand Exercises for Seniors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_Ug9C9BMus
Shifting from thinking to being a guided meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2sRrlzmW14
Music
Toby Keith - Don't Let The Old Man In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5AWImplfE
Introducing the Baroque Theorbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVabz8LneI4
The transformative power of classical music by Benjamin Zander
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LCwI5iErE
Just for Fun
Podride a new kind of bicycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lKq1fGtXFM
Life lessons from 100 year olds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AThycGCakk
How it works - The International Space Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGP6Y0Pnhe4
15 of the largest abandoned cities in the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykNgGqCHtok
Humor
When your wife has a dark sense of humor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZiMyvg4Bc
There are no rules at Costco - Ron Rhuman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3YIs8S7YE
Kindness Matters
Man saves baby elephant from drowning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00zT4aaw5f0
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| Kindness to the planet matters too! |
Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.
*Monday at 2pm - "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe" Featuring the music of Johnny Diamond. Johnny has been entertaining folks for over 50 years. Come enjoy an hour of music, socialization and friendship. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.
*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.
*Tuesday at 1pm - 2 Tenors and a passion for wheels Presented by Alan Earls. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.
*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov
*Wed. At 11am - Mindful Movements
*Wed at 4pm - Alzheimer's Caregivers support group email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend
*Thursday at 1:30pm - Franklin Matters Q & A via zoom with Steve Sherlock. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. Hear what is happening in our town and bring your questions for Steve!
*Thursday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945
*Thursday at 12:30 Painting and creative Space -you must be registered to attend - In person.
*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,
games and activities.
Attached you will find:
1. Donna's Fun filled activity pages
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1glRgqfNudgEJ8PSUrNvX1SxF2FQG35gR/view?usp=sharing
2. The Enclave - Protect your vaccine card event for this Saturday
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7-Hlx80h8icqdR_gahrUdx55J5oeLkI/view?usp=sharing
Spring has sprung and good weather is making appearances. The Senior Center has lots on the calendar for a slow and mindful opening!
Ariel
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.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/
Animal Control is hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, May 1 from 9 AM - 12 PM.
Please bring any paperwork related to your pet's vaccination history. Any pet without paperwork is eligible for a 1 year vaccination only.
All cats MUST be in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash. https://t.co/cpRsS83AA6
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Rabies Clinic on May 1 |
"The U.S. death rate in 2020 was the highest above normal ever recorded in the country — even surpassing the calamity of the 1918 flu pandemic.
A surge in deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic created the largest gap between the actual and expected death rate in 2020 — what epidemiologists call “excess deaths,” or deaths above normal.
Aside from fatalities directly attributed to Covid-19, some excess deaths last year were most likely undercounts of the virus or misdiagnoses, or indirectly related to the pandemic otherwise. Preliminary federal data show that overdose deaths have also surged during the pandemic. "
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| "A surge in deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic" (NY Times image) |
