Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Sep 18, 2020

Happy Friday!

Karen Alves, thank you for your dedication, passion and drive to help make the Franklin Senior Center into a truly wonderful and welcoming place for our Senior community.  You will be missed and the legacy of the incredible space you helped shape will continue to flourish and grow.  We hope you come back and visit us all as a guest to enjoy the other side of all the wonderful events you helped create! Wishing you happiness and adventures in your retirement! 

Tips

Sleep meditation video https://youtu.be/SoON2W5y0V4

Reduce Caregiver stress with positive self talk

https://dailycaring.com/3-ways-to-reduce-caregiver-stress-with-positive-self-talk/ 

Tiffany Haddish interviews Dr. Fauci - Uncut full interview not clips. Thank you Steve Sherlock for sharing this wonderful video!  https://youtu.be/_FZXfgT_IRg

 

Music

Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" remix with bottles

https://youtu.be/VAySXYqbc8M

Robert Gupta - between Music and Medicine - A TED talk about how music affects us. 

https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_gupta_between_music_and_medicine?referrer=playlist-how_music_affects_us 

Biography Channel - Documentary - The Rat Pack. 2+ hours

https://youtu.be/W7GJwFA90PE

Frank Sinatra Spectacular - The Rat Pack Live 1.5 hours of music!

https://youtu.be/VWBV9QkrZyc

Just for Fun

Eagle Creek Trail https://youtu.be/T5DzGrDp5Xw

 

Carolyn Scott & Rookie - Dancing with your dog!

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

Here is a wonderful website with links to dozens of Live cams featuring everything from animals to nature to zen cams.  Explore and let me know your favorite live cam! 

https://explore.org/livecams 

Amazing street art https://youtu.be/K0N4LVynvvM

Humor

Jeanne Robertson - Don't underestimate a 5 year old.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTJM6TsPQ1I

Jamie Lissow - You should never marry a crafty woman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4eH-bak6sg 

Kindness Matters

10 animals who showed gratefulness to the humans who saved them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tN4R9_CylI 

Saving a dog in Romania.  A rags to riches story of happiness and kindness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZJpkz_oA8o 

Attached you will find:

• Rat Pack activity page https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOaRam-ec1qU9BwLAbohqWuX_o1EMhqe/view?usp=sharing

• Mind Benders - You have a chance to win a prize!  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zAEXbiEOUui8eD-3BXSQGSLenm-p2uo6/view?usp=sharing

• Junk Drawer Detective - Can you find all the items mentioned in the poem? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIZHq8xYBsgumPhHRMvSbr2bMppjyhLs/view?usp=sharing

Happenings in September

• Every Tuesday at 5:30pm Join us for Quarantini time.  A fun social hour filled with friendly discussions.  Bring your favorite beverage, sit back and chat. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.

• Memory Cafe - Sept. 21 at 2pm and Sept. 30th at 11am.

• Tues. Sept. 22nd at 10am (note date change)- TALK FRANKLIN MATTERS with our favorite Franklinite, Steve Sherlock. Discuss Franklin and what is going on in our town. Via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

• Wed., Sept 23rd at 4pm - Caregivers support group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend. 

• TUES., SEPT 29: 50+ JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING presents: TURN YOUR RESUME INTO A MARKETING TOOL at 10am email susan@sdkelly.com 

• Wed., Sept 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe - via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

• WED., SEPT 30: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY with NURSE TRISH at 1:00 p.m. Positive emotions are linked with better health, longer life and greater well being. Learn ways to become more positive! This discussion will take place out-doors at the Center. Space is limited, call to sign up.

• Curbside Cafe - Open M-F for curbside pick up lunches.  (call ahead or order online)

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES:

MONDAYS:

BOREDOM BAG PICKUP: We can send you games, books, puzzles, dvds, embroidery kits, yarn or fabric!

TELE-BINGO on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m., starts Sept. 14, by conference call. We will send you what you need to play Bingo over the phone. Prizes can be picked up or mailed to you. Conference call-in number is: 508-208-8603. Just call to sign up.

TUESDAYS:

CHAIR EXERCISE with Judith at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com 

CARDIO, STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS with Judith at 11:00 a.m. on ZOOM. Email: judivperez@gmail.com 

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP (Conference Call) 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Call the Senior Center for details to attend.

AUDIO BOOK CLUB (Conference Call) at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Email mgunderson@franklinma.gov  or call the Senior Center to attend

QUARANTINI HOUR at 5:30 p.m. with Ariel on Zoom. Email: adoggett@franklinma.gov 

WEDNESDAYS:

BLOOD PRESSURE & SUGAR TESTING with Nurse Trish by appointment only.

ZUMBA GOLD with Judith at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com 

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION & DONATIONS at 1:30 p.m. Please call to arrange pickup/drop off.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Call for more info.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Link to Caregivers guide email Elaine Owens to attend elaine.owens@verizon.net 

THURSDAYS:

CHAIR EXERCISE with Judith at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com 

CARDIO, STRENGTH & BALANCE CLASS at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom. Email: judivperez@gmail.com 

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP at 10:00 a.m on Zoom. Email Matt Rovendro at:

mrovedro@yahoo.com 

FRIDAYS:

TOPS (TAKING OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS at 12:30

p.m., via Zoom. The group provides support and encouragement. Join us by emailing: pat-amour@yahoo.com

Metrowest Memory Cafe schedule  We are excited to be able to bring you a Memory Cafe EVERY MONDAY starting Sept. 14th! What better way to start off your week then with friendship and music!

• Monday Sept. 21st at 2pm - "Grateful Moments Cafe" hosted by Right At Home Boston metro West and Seniors Helping Seniors  - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. Sing along to your favorite 70s songs! Musician Pam Steinfeld recreates the age of the singer/songwriter.  She brings the songs of James Taylor, Carole King, Carly Simon, Eagles, etc. to life - on guitar, piano, and vocals.  An award-winning singer/songwriter herself, Pam peppers the show with anecdotes about the artists, songwriters, and often lyrical meaning behind the songs.  Come join the party!

• Wednesday Sept. 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe hosted by Franklin Senior Center.  Featuring the engaging, toe tapping, get up and dance, sing along with us music of Howie Newman.  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend ALL memory cafes if you aren't already on the list. (date changed due to Yom Kippur)

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/2020-07-07

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

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

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

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Senior Center:  Email Blast - Sep 18, 2020

Karen! Yes! Karen!

Karen!
Yes! Karen!
 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/20/2020

An outdoor sendoff. This was ‘Group One’ of three gatherings to wish Karen! all the very best as she retires. Why the exclamation mark after – Karen! (?) Simple. She earned it. When you make a mark you deserve a mark. Karen! created a special place in Franklin’s Senior Center and in our hearts. Karen! will be missed.

Period.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.

 

 

Bottom photo (L-R) Mel Hamblen, Jeff Roy, Becca Rausch, Karen! Jamie Hellen, Tom Mercer, Matt Kelly (photo - Pete Fasciano)

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online

http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  or for archive purposes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/190-tlJhyji89hUyE_nCs89aEKPcQDpyz/view?usp=sharing

 

In the News: "Franklin names Nancy Danello to serve as temporary town clerk until 2021 municipal election"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Because state law governs both the temporary and permanent replacement of town clerks, Hellen appointed Danello to fulfill the role on a temporary basis until the next regularly scheduled municipal election, which is scheduled for Nov. 2, 2021.

There is no statutory provision to allow for a special election to fill the position, Hellen explained in his letter.

“Ms. Danello has my full confidence to lead the Town Clerk’s Office through the upcoming elections,” Hellen wrote. “At this critical juncture, it is essential to have someone lead the upcoming elections who is familiar with the town and has the local experience of our elections system, staff and town geography. In meetings with her this week to debrief and evaluate the most recent state primary, I am confident the appropriate measures will be taken to ensure there will not be a repeat of that event and that every ballot will be processed and counted on time and within the parameters set out by state statute governing elections.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200919/franklin-names-nancy-danello-to-serve-as-temporary-town-clerk-until-2021-municipal-election?rssfeed=true

The official announcement from the Town of Franklin

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/danello-appointed-temporary-town-clerk.html

Nancy Danello at the Town Clerk booth in the June 2018 Strawberry Stroll

Town Council - Meeting Recap - Sep 16, 2020 - Health Dept Presentation

 Recap:

• The Town Council approved the following appointments
• a. Library Board of Directors (Associate): Barbara Steele
• b. Franklin Cultural Council: Jamele Adams
• c. Franklin Cultural District: Amy Adams 
• d. Design Review: Gerald Wood
• e. Design Review (Associate): Venkata KP Sompally
• Cathleen Liberty, Health Director, presented an overview of her department and the work being done aside from managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Discussion on a possible beer/wine license for Dacey’s Market, to be brought back to the Council at a future meeting for a vote and home rule legislation to be filed to get an exception to allow.
• Karena Alves is retiring from Senior Center Director effective Sep 18; Erin Rogers to take her place.
• Municipal Aggregation is coming soon, communications start Sep 23

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.

The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #tc0916
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tc0916&src=typed_query

• Real time reporting underway for the Town Council meeting #tc0916
• Meeting being broadcast via Verizon 11 and Comcast 29 on cable, via Zoom as well as live streamed via the town page http://Franklinma.gov #tc0916
• No citizen comments. Motion to approve mins passes 8-0 for Aug 12 and then as well for Sep 2 #tc0916
• Moving to appointments: first up - Barbara Steele actually a correction, had been appointed to the wrong seat previously https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/barbara_steele.pdf #tc0916 Passes 8-0-1 (8 yes, 0 no, 1 unfilled position)
• Motion on appt https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/jamele_adams.pdf passed same vote 8-0-1 #tc0916
• Motion to appt to cultural district https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/amy_adams.pdf #tc0916 passes via same vote 8-0-1
• Motion to appt to design review committee #tc0916 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/gerald_wood.pdf Passes via same vote 8-0-1
• Motion to appt to design review as an associate https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5f._appointments_design_review_commission_venkata_kp_sompally.pdf #tc0916 passes via the same vote 8-0-1
• License transaction for new manager for 3 Restaurant. https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/lets_eat_franklin_llc_dba_3_restaurant.pdf #tc0916 Corcoran thanks town for the approval process on the outdoor platform, making by with this. Applied Mon, had permit Weds and opened shortly after. Passes 8-0-1
• Moving to presentation from Health Dept, Cathleen Liberty, Director. Jamie, she needs no intro after COVID; Bridget Sweet, Chair of Board of Health. Happy birthday Bridget! #tc0916
• Presentation doc can be found online https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8a._board_of_health_presentation_1.pdf #tc0916 required by State law, coordinates with Dept of Public Health
• Enforce state sanitary code. Photo depicts a empty building in Franklin that had been used by unknown persons #tc0916
• Do inspections of food establishments regularly, findings get a 24 hour order and follow-up. If it persists we can execute a cease and desist order #tc0916
• Licensing group for Beaver trappers, inspect septic systems - Title 5, funeral directors, tanning facilities, test Beaver Pond for E coli, tobacco control #tc0916
• Provided mandatory training for business, on re-opening task force for schools. #tc0916
• Q on businesses not wearing face covering, multiple from certain place, it is beyond education so there is a fine/penalty process added to give it some bite to get it done properly. #tc0916 Q four houses in the queue on the abandoned process with the attorney general
• Q on funding, any unfunded? Budget is funded properly. State will inspect the flavored tobacco products for enforcements. Budget did increase in FY21 for more food inspections and title 5 processing. We do plan on review in October (along with other depts) #tc0916
• Should be a renewed focus on public health with the recognition of Covid-19, there is a whole lot of work being done and required to maintain health. #tc0916 Q and clarification on abandoned property what is covered or not
• Masks are the best thing to do beside physical distance, very important #tc0916 decision was not to be more restrictive than governor's executive order. Better for local level law (for enforcement) rather than use the governor declaration. Bridget covers the update
• The fine was effective 9/08/20 and revised tonight to be effective Thursday. #tc0916 clarification on nuisances.
• Bissanti recuses himself before this item, Attorney Doherty present to speak to it. Exception when reaching limit of licenses, can ask Legislation for approval, applicant for former Dacey's market. Recommended for preliminary discussion for home rule petition for future #tc0916
• Other site has a full liquor license, Dacey's would only have the beer/wine license not for on premise #tc0916 Jones not keen on having 2 so close together; Chandler the 2 markers are different enough. It will help him economically. Not over saturated in that part of town
• Kelly speaks to the 140 side where Big Y, Franklin Liquors, and DaVita's and maybe missing some. Good confirmation. Discuss this evening, will come back in future on legislation for action, no one against this for future action. Once passes it gets filed with Legislation #tc0916
• Capital no meeting; budget met earlier this evening, CARES act funding reviewed, looking for another meeting in Oct. Economic dev meet before last meeting, listening sessions scheduled first one Sep 30, #tc0916
• Legislation for action. Gift acceptances https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/20-56.pdf #tc0916. Vote to approve, passes 8-0-1 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/20-57.pdf Vote to approve, passes 8-0-1
• Town administrator report, active total 16 low but highest since Memorial day. Stay safe. Municipal aggregation, Sep 23 mailing for opt out of, auto enrolled already, national grid rate is 12.5, we get 10.5 without sweat Savings for everyone Colonial Power is our vendor #tc0916
• Folks at Colonial Power are helpful. Karen Alves officially retired this Friday Sep 18. Erin Rogers will take her place, some small events socially distanced, some day we will do something worthy #tc0916
• Chandler should we have a policy for flag half staff on Sep 11, not just that day but for all major days. #tc0916 maybe a small group? Or get together with Jamie and DPW to being something back for us.
• Thanks to Downtown Partnership for decorating today! #tc0916 ordered 2 new ornaments for sale at the museum, will plan for sale outside at the beginning of October. Meetings on Community Preservation Act, look to Franklin Matters for dates, on November ballot
• #tc0916 Jones read email on first day success for 4th grade for one of his kids, will be joining campaign for building at the Food Pantry. FEF fund raiser at La Cantina, Sep 30. Mercer and Dellorco comments on Alves retirement. Contollo Mfg awarded 2 large contracts for PPE
• Motion to adjourn, that is all for tonight folks. Catch you all next time #tc0916

Additional photos captured of the virtual meeting and shared via Twitter can be found  https://photos.app.goo.gl/odoG5prUP8d43qu29

Town Council - Meeting Recap - Sep 16, 2020 - Health Dept PresentationAdd caption

Don't miss Guitarist William Riley in a Live Concert

LiveARTS presents classical guitarist WILLIAM RILEY in a streaming live concert on Zoom!   This Sunday, September 20 at 3 p.m. William Riley is an active educator and performer, appearing in both solo and ensemble concerts. His repertoire includes the standard works of classical guitar literature as well as many new works for the instrument. Mr. Riley is on the faculty of Longy School of Music of Bard College, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is also a Lecturer and the Director of Classical Guitar studies at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Please visit his website at https://www.willrileyguitar.com to learn more. To reserve a space at the concert, you must order a free ticket on our website,  liveartsma.org. This involves supplying only your email address. No credit card numbers or other personal information is required. We will use your email address to send you the Zoom link for the concert about 24 hours before the concert begins. While donations are always appreciated, they are not required. You can download Zoom using this link:  Download Zoom Copyright © 2020, LiveARTS.org.  All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS P.O. Box 678 Franklin, MA 02038