Saturday, May 15, 2021

FHS girls lacrosse tops Milford on Friday

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS spring sports results:

Boys Lacrosse = Milford @ Franklin, 3:45

[Girls Sprg Varsity Lacrosse] Franklin HS defeats Milford HS, 20 to 3.
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1393314105042292737

 
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Friday
 
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers
 

May Quarterly Cultural District Partners Meeting - May 17

Good Morning,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee has continued to plan  for the upcoming ArtWALK Celebration which will be held on the weekend of June 11th - 13th. 
 
On Monday, May 17th at 7:00 PM the committee is inviting all of our Cultural District Partners to join us for our May quarterly meeting. At this meeting the committee will update you on all of the ArtWALK happenings.
 
The meeting will be held via the zoom platform. Below you will find the  zoom link for this meeting.

The Cultural District Committee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Cultural District Partners Meeting
May 17, 2021 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81148349871  Meeting ID: 811 4834 9871
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Escape to the Arts - Jun 11-13
Escape to the Arts - Jun 11-13, 2021
 

Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Taking

Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Taking

The legal notice of the FY 2020 listing of properties
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/fy2020_legal_notice.pdf
 
Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Taking
Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Taking

 



Franklin Senior Center: Email blast - May 14, 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 

 

Save the Date: 

The Metro North Alzheimer's Partnership Virtual Education Program.   Care Partner Overload and Burnout Syndrome  on  May 26th from 10-11:30 am presented by  Tammy Pozerycki.  This program is open to caregivers, families, professionals and general audiences.  People can register by calling the Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or   REGISTER HERE 

You will be asked to create a free account in order to register.  


National Senior Health & Fitness Day 5/26th -  It happens to be National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 26th! What better way to get moving and kickoff your Spring than keeping your mind & body healthy! Join us at the Enclave in Franklin for a fun filled day of exercise, education, healthy snacks and great company. Meet the team of our partner agencies who work so hard to enhance the wellbeing of our residents. Fox Rehab will present the "Benefits of Exercise" and Barbara, our Lifestyles Director, will get you moving and grooving with a group fitness activity outside. *Activities will have proper social distancing and attendees are required to wear masks for safety. ENJOY: Tasty snacks | Hydration stations | Health screenings Mobility equipment checks | Goodie bags with swag and more! Please register by calling the Concierge at 508-520-1150


We have a TON of amazing events both in person and on zoom.  Please make sure to check the upcoming events below to sign up and register as space is limited for many programs!


Tips

Natural Gas prices to increase through 2022.  Here's why:

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=46456 


30 minute chair exercise routine for seniors or beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slBsNXH4GW8 


Music

More unusual and strange musical instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRHRsj6YdhY 


Jeffry Li sings "You Raise Me Up" on America's Got Talent.  This gave me goosebumps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3RioRkFvv0 


Unique vocal stylings - how do they do that?!?!

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


Just for Fun

Test your eye power.  How sharp are they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TbBERK6tY 


Having a dog in your life is the best decision

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


The difference between Chinese, Japanese and Korean chopsticks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyevVQ1Dubc 


Humor

Animals can be jerks - funny animal videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMel6h2jywk 


Don't go rafting without at Baptist in the boat - Jeanne Robertson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeUdZ2VkG30 


Kindness Matters

Deaf man moved to tears when neighbors learn sign language to talk to him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnL4USny6tQ 


Motorcycle group visits a young girls lemonade stand to thank her Mom for saving their lives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Z3K-XNrbo 


People's reactions to paintings of their loved ones who have passed away - Get the tissues ready for this.

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


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

*Monday - Cafe' opens indoors!  YOU MUST CALL AHEAD to reserve a seat. 

*Monday at 1:30pm - Monday Matinee, News Of The World with Tom Hanks. Call to register

*Tuesday 11-1 - Tailgate Tuesday- order lunch at the curbside cafe and stay for a picnic with

 friends in the parking lot.  Bring a blanket or a chair for comfort. 

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

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

*Wed.  9:00 Wellness RN 

9:45 Chair Yoga 

11:00 Zumba 

1:00 Senior Scribblers 

1:15 Healthy Sleep

*Thursday 8:30 Sr. Coffee Hour 

9:30 Chair w/ Shirley 

10:00 Virtual Chair w/Judi 

10:00 Discussion Group 

11:00 Cardio 

12:30 Painting Space 

*Thursday  at 1pm -Bingo IN PERSON call to register 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 1:30 - Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock - via zoom

*Thursday at 6:30pm - Name That Tune! The BEST game show around! Email 

adoggett@franklinma.gov to register for this zoom event.

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

 games and activities.

*Friday at 12:30 - Finding Easy Walks with Marjorie Turner Hollman -Marjorie Turner Hollman is a writer who loves the outdoors and has completed three guides to easy walking trails in Massachusetts. She has recently released her latest book, Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are. With limited mobility, she uses hiking poles when heading outdoors. She has been published in local, regional, and national publications.  Join us for this FREE zoom event.  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to register to attend. 

*Friday: at 11am - Cafe' is open! You must register to come for lunch


Link to the Franklin Senior Center Calendar : 

https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month   or our newsletter

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/may_newsletter_2021_-1.pdf 



Attached you will find Donna's fun filled activity pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-dgSfvfUChSQTZfnB607_AYddieidI0w/view?usp=sharing 


So many great things are happening in town and at the Franklin Senior Center!  We look forward to seeing you all in person and online.  Please remember:

Upon entering the Franklin Senior Center you will be required to scan or sign in, fill out a COVID questionnaire, have your temperature taken, wear a properly fitting mask over your mouth and nose at ALL times and remain socially distanced.  We greatly appreciate your assistance in following these rules so we can continue to move forward with our scaled and mindful opening based on the rules we MUST follow!  Please do NOT move chairs or remove signs marking appropriate social distancing.   

The rules are in place for legal and safety reasons.  Breaking them makes you a fun ruiner and we will ask you to leave and ban you until the mask requirements are lifted by our Board Of Health for our building if you refuse. Seriously don't be "that person" that gets us shut down for everyone!


Stay safe, kind and responsible!

Ariel 


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
Supportive Day Coordinator


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

Free to a good home: Two Rhode Island lighthouses - The Boston Globe

"They have sweeping ocean views and historic significance, but after decades of service, the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown and Watch Hill Lighthouse in Westerly are no longer needed by the US Coast Guard.

The two lighthouses are being offered for free to qualifying public entities, the General Services Administration announced Thursday.

Under the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, those who can apply to own the lighthouses at no cost include government agencies, nonprofits, educational agencies or community development organizations, or groups dedicated to parks and recreation and cultural or historic preservation."
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NEW! Nonprofit Management Certificate for Practitioners

METROWEST NONPROFIT NETWORK ANNOUNCES

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

FOR PRACTITIONERS



For Immediate Release: Framingham, MA 

 

May 10, 2021 – MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN), in partnership with Framingham State University (FSU), is pleased to announce a new course offering: Nonprofit Management Certificate for Practitioners. This 12-week online course set to launch on September 24, 2021, is designed for individuals who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills as nonprofit leaders, aspiring and emerging leaders, mid-level nonprofit managers, and individuals seeking to change careers and enter the nonprofit sector. The program, developed after a three-year planning process that involved feedback from nonprofit leaders, funders, community organizations, educators, and students has two key goals: providing future leaders with the practical skills needed to lead effective organizations and actively supporting individuals with diverse identities and experiences who are interested in a pathway to nonprofit leadership.


"Framingham State University is proud to partner with the MetroWest Nonprofit Network to diversify and expand nonprofit leadership in our region," said Dr. Constanza Cabello, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at Framingham State University. "It is critical that the face of leadership reflect the increasingly diverse population in MetroWest. We look forward to giving students the skills, tools, and network to lead in their organizations and in the community."


"We are thrilled to be able to offer this unique program to our community," said Sarah Baldiga, Chair of the MWNN and Co-founder and Executive Director of the Rise Above Foundation. "The Certificate program will amplify the impact of our MetroWest nonprofits by strengthening the skills of the passionate people who make them run. Our goal through this program is to give participants the chance to hear and learn from people in the field and to help shape the next generation of nonprofit leaders." 


The certificate program will focus on five theme areas: Nonprofit Fundamentals, Organizations and People, Finances and Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, Evaluations and Impact, and Leading through Change. Program faculty bring a wide range of expertise and lived experiences to the program. Students will have an opportunity to build a professional network of mentors and colleagues that will support them beyond the completion of the program.


"This program builds on MWNN's thirty years of experience strengthening nonprofit leaders, building connections, and nurturing collaborations," said Anna Cross, Executive Director of MWNN. "One of the most important lessons we have learned during the pandemic is that nonprofit organizations play a critical role in identifying and responding to issues of equity, racial, economic, and social justice. We consider it an honor and an obligation to provide opportunities for future leaders to gain the skills, tools, and networks they need to meet the challenge of building a just and equitable world."

 

About MetroWest Nonprofit Network

MWNN was created in 1991, in response to the need to bring MetroWest nonprofits together to share ideas, resources, and professional development opportunities. Today, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MWNN continues to offer the services and support that MetroWest nonprofits are seeking; opportunities for collaboration, connections to the expertise of their colleagues throughout the region, and access to resources that support and strengthen their organizations. For more information about MWNN and the certificate program please visit http://metrowestnonprofit.org/

 

About Framingham State University

Since 1839 when Cyrus Peirce closed each of his lessons at what was then The Normal School with the phrase "live to the truth," the Framingham State community has embodied this motto. We live to the truth by upholding the University's mission of providing affordable, high-quality education to all qualified students and maintaining a commitment to student involvement, engagement, and academic excellence. For more information about FSU and its programs please visit https://www.framingham.edu/


Media Contact: 

Anna Cross, Ed.D. Executive Director

across@metrowestnonprofit.org

CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
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