Topic: Leaping Into Kindergarten -- Franklin Public Schools
Date: Jun 2, 2021 06:47 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/K-IxiVj5ssA6Uilv2HKsDyYj7QRUsAJVC3dlB7HnCUBt7U9t64urCJeASQ_iqWJG.nq-fdNaj31v6ICjF
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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Franklin Public Schools: 2 Videos to view -> Leaping into Kindergarten & Substance Abuse Forum
FHS girls and boys lacrosse, girls tennis, and wrestling teams all post wins on Friday
Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 40 @ Oliver Ames, 15 – Final
40-15 win over Oliver Ames Owens, Carlucci, Fracasa, Kuehl. Heavy large circleClock face six-thirty #lard @FHSSports @HockomockSports The 4 athletes listed pinned their opponents. https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641
For the complete results around the Hockomock League https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-06-11-21/
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Sign up for these virtual events -> learn about microcars, tour the Wang Theatre
Those Fabulous Microcars - Monday June 14 at 11 AM via zoom
Whether you think they are hilarious or amazing, the array of ultra-tiny cars popular in the decades after World War II (especially in Europe and Japan) are visually intriguing mechanical marvels. Parodied as “bubble cars” or refrigerators on wheels, these 1-6 passenger vehicles with tiny engines were engineered to get an impoverished, war-ravaged world back on the road. Alan Earls, local historian and microcar aficionado (the first car he ever drove was a micro) will share slides, stories and insights for “car geeks” or anyone with an interest in the unusual…
A Night at the Theatre: Tour of the Wang Theater - ZOOM-June 17 at 6 PM “A Night at the Theatre” - Experience the beauty and wonder of the historic Wang Theatre live in your home through our Virtual Tour!
Go behind the scenes of one of Boston’s most prominent landmarks! Guests will go behind the scenes and see hallways walked by entertainers like Bruce Springsteen, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Queen, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Liza Minnelli and more! This is not a prerecorded video; each tour is led by a trained guide that will take viewers through the building and backstage and answer questions about its unique history; from its roots as a hotel and glamorous days as a movie “cathedral”, to today’s role as an impressive venue for performances and events. Please register for this zoom event by emailing adoggett@franklinma.gov
Senior Center: Email Blast - June 11, 2021
Hello Everyone!
Staying Connected
Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc
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
Tour of the Wang Theater - ZOOM-June 17th at 6pm "A Night at the Theatre" - Experience the beauty and wonder of the historic Wang Theatre live in your home through our Virtual Tour!
Go behind the scenes of one of Boston's most prominent landmarks! Guests will go behind the scenes and see hallways walked by entertainers like Bruce Springsteen, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Queen, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Liza Minnelli and more! This is not a prerecorded video; each tour is led by a trained guide that will take viewers through the building and backstage and answer questions about its unique history; from its roots as a hotel and glamorous days as a movie "cathedral", to today's role as an impressive venue for performances and events. Please register for this zoom event by emailing adoggett@franklinma.gov
Downsizing or Preparing for a Move (even during COVID-19)!
Monday, June 21st 4 pm—5 pm * FREE via Zoom!
RSVP to Aicha at akelley@needhamma.gov to register to attend.
Marie LeBlanc, owner of Transitions Liquidation Services, will talk frankly and sincerely about her experiences helping seniors and their loved ones ease the stress of decluttering, downsizing, and transitioning, especially during this challenging time dealing with COVID-19. From organizing household and personal belongings to reducing the emotions of transitioning to a new home, Marie's company has guided over 1,500 successful moves.
Tips
Back stretches for sciatica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZzeO4P9YA
Cardio boxing, low impact with Paul Eugene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bwsl-Tvm90
Music
Emmanuel Sejourne': Attraction performed by Christoph Sietzen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix-QW-BShPY&list=PLEQDQpQ_pA02ubRys7yL_L3a3aEfybfEt
Super Music by AnimusicLLC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOmFgIxvVzc&list=PLEQDQpQ_pA02ubRys7yL_L3a3aEfybfEt&index=3
Jacob Collier - Saviour BBC Radio Scotland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSqaQaoifww&list=PLEQDQpQ_pA02ubRys7yL_L3a3aEfybfEt&index=7
Just for Fun
Simone Biles debuts historic new move in gymnastics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfNMvlVJdNE
Joys and regrets of people over 90 - what are some of your greatest joys and regrets in life?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMTm5NOVqJ8
4 women who look alike find out they are sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thS2hBBNWZ4
Humor
Top 5 Stand up clean comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HxW1q0Ksgg
Kindness Matters
Rescue puppy keeps getting returned until someone finally understands him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiSyRzjMisE
Pittie puppy thrown away in the trash gets the BEST home - You might need tissues for this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlOPieqwkGE
Upcoming Events
*Monday
10:00- Asian Mah Jong
11:00- Fabulous Microcars (ZOOM) with Alan Earls
1:00- American Mah Jong
1:00- Chair Volleyball
1:15- Movie Matinee
6:00- Cribbage
*Tuesday
8:30 Common Grounds Cafe reopens!
9:00- Cribbage
9:30- Busy Bees
9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae
10:00- Chair w/ Judith (ZOOM)
11:00- Cardio, Strength & Balance
1:00- Audio Book Club (PHONE)
1:00- Bingo
1:00- Cribbage Instruction
1:00 Mindful Movements
1:00 Quilting
5:30 Quarantini Time (ZOOM)
*Wednesday
8:30- 12:00- Wellness RN
9:45- Chair Yoga
10:00- Knitting
10:00- Scrabble
11:00- Zumba
1:00- Chair Volleyball
1:00- Line Dancing
1:00- Senior Scribblers
*Thursday
8:30- Senior Coffee Hour
9:00- Cribbage
9:30- Busy Bees
9:30- Low Impact w/ Shirley Mae
10:00- Chair w/ Judith (ZOOM)
10:00- Discussion Group
11:00- Cardio, Strength & Balance
12:30- Painting Space
1:00- Bingo
1:30- Franklin Matters Q&A (ZOOM)
6:00- A Night at the Wang (ZOOM)
*Friday
10:00- Woodcarving
11:00 Sunshine Club (ZOOM)
12:00 T.O.P. S
1:00- Pokeno
Attached you will find: Donna Fun Filled Activity Pages and the flyer for Downsizing, preparing for a move
Stay safe and socially responsible,
Ariel
"We rise by lifting others" Robert Ingersoll
HMEA fund raising concert - Studio 2 - June 26, 2021
"Live music is BACK - and what better way to celebrate than with a tribute to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time? 🎶
Join us June 26th for a live outdoor show with @studio2tribute. All proceeds benefit HMEA programs: https://t.co/736NQtUb0l "
Shared from Twitter https://t.co/ICzgXZQjgn
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| HMEA fund raising concert - Studio 2 - June 26, 2021 |
FHS' O'Brien and Gulla selected as Hockomock League Football All Stars
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
- TJ Guy, Mansfield
Kelley-Rex Division All Stars
- Jake O’Brien, Franklin
- Mack Gulla, Franklin
FHS' Bonnet-Eymard and Mackintosh selected as Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars
Via HockomockSports, we share the official 2021 (Fall 2) Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
- Nicole Coughlan, King Philip
Kelley-Rex Division All Stars
- Ally Bonnet-Eymard, Franklin
- Cailyn Mackintosh, Franklin
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