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Hello Everyone!
I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful colors Mother Nature is bringing to the area. There is nothing quite like a hike in the crisp air through crunching colorful leaves!
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/
October 30th 1:30pm - Healthy never Tasted So Good - Chef Edmond from The Enclave of Franklin will demo the steps to prepare a Seasonal Main course dish, focusing on Brain healthy ingredients and Super Foods. The menu includes Pasta Primavera with fresh seasonal vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, squash, zucchini, olives, carrots and herbs) in an olive oil, garlic sauce with grated Parmesan Cheese We will also have the Recipe and a sampling in "to-go" containers available for any attendees. Drive by Pick UP at the Enclave Friday afternoon for all attendees. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend RSVP Required by 10/27th.
Tips
Caregivers- The Alzheimer's Association's New England chapters have developed resources to help those with Alzheimer's, dementia and their caregivers navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. Click the link below for more information.
https://www.alz.org/manh/events/covid-resources/covid-19-resources
Chair Yoga for the spine. 6 gentle movements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqh8Be8noB4
Paul Eugene Lantin Dance moves. Fun and fitness at home! Mambo cha cha cha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qUCfP7Oz7Q
Music
Relaxing piano music. Soothes away stress, anxiety and helps you relax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4BjxrIp8o
The sound of music soundtrack with videos from the movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drnBMAEA3AM&list=PL3u6hJBqcpjCWKO6kjoDRwI7H7sPUEayd
Just for Fun
Zinnia TV was created by Allyson Schrier, a dementia educator for her Husband who has early onset dementia. Zinnia has hundreds of 5-10 minute videos, paced for those with various stages of dementia with topics ranging from gardening, skiing, dogs, and pretty much anything you can think of. Videos can be watched independently and more specifically used for caregivers as conversation starters and a way to meaningfully engage.
Life's unexpected moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQogNW-DkbA
Animals caught in the act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPNXj87PkXw
Stubborn Home Owners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZJVjfeqsCM
Spectacular drone footage of Fall foliage in New England.
http://dronesonvideo.com/new-england-fall-foliage/
Humor
Jeanne Robertson - Learning cursive...or not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4OxmFfKStA
Abott and Costello "Who's on First"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
Kindness Matters
Unsung Hero - This is always one of my favorite reminders that kindness is not only for others but also for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU&feature=emb_logo
Homeless, Ex-Marine plays the piano on the streets. Hear his incredible story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOqOtJKTzic
Attached you will find:
Donna's fun filled activity pages
Baking Cookies Crossword
Fall color/paint by number sheet
Harvest Moon Word Find
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AT THE FRANKLIN SENIOR CENTER
October special events -call the Franklin Senior Center, visit our website or check out the October newsletter for more details about these programs!
Oct. 26th - Norfolk County Sheriff presents "Scams"
Oct. 26th - 2pm- Memory Cafe with Wayne Neon
Oct. 30th - 1:30pm- Healthy Never Tasted So Good - cooking demonstration and food pick up
October daily events - contact the senior center, visit our website or the newsletter for more details about our weekly offerings.
MONDAYS:
Tele Bingo - call in game
Book Discussion Group (Page Turners) 1st Monday of the Month
TUESDAYS:
Chair Exercises
Low Vision Support Group (1st and 3rd Tuesday)
Audio Book Club (2nd and 4th Tuesday)
Quarantini Time - Social cocktail group
WEDNESDAYS:
Blood Pressure and Sugar screenings
Zumba gold
Wellness consults via phone
Medical equipment distribution and donations
Fibromyalgia support group (1st wed of the month)
Caregivers Support Group (2nd and 4th wed)
THURSDAYS:
Chair exercise
Cardio strength and balance class
Current events discussion group
FRIDAYS:
TOPS (Taking off pounds sensibly)
SUNSHINE group (supportive Day)
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.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/
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COVID-19 Small Business Grants: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $50.8 million in grants available to support small businesses, microenterprises, and their employees, families and communities. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) will be administering these funds to businesses experiencing economic hardship and a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These funds were appropriated through the Commonwealth’s Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) as well as the CARES Act of 2020 and are divided into two programs, Small Business Grants for 5 or fewer employees and Small Business Grants for 50 or fewer employees.
The application opens at 12:00PM on 10/22/2020 and will close at 12:00PM on 11/12/2020. For more information click here https://www.empoweringsmallbusiness.org/covid-19-response/covid-19-grants-massachusetts-small-businesses.
To stay informed regarding both existing and upcoming grant opportunities, please bookmark the Community Compact Connector website https://www.mass.gov/community-compact-connector.
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| COVID-19 Small Business Grants |
Throughout the Norfolk Bristol Middlesex District you will find Becca everywhere, especially here in Franklin. It was great seeing and talking to Senator Rausch at the 2019 Fourth of July celebration on the commons and again at the Harvest Festival, enjoying the people and the rich culture of Franklin. Whether it be in person practicing social distancing or on zoom, it’s nice to have her in our community.
She is one of the hardest working senators on Beacon Hill today. Her record is impressive. She is a leader on issues such as expanding voting access, fighting for reproductive health and justice, child care, education, equal rights and more.
There are issues that are especially important to me. The first is transparency and government accountability. I want to know how legislators are voting, whether it’s a voice vote on the chamber floor or who’s voting on what issues in committee, Senator Rausch wants change. The other issue is climate. Our planet is on fire and hurricanes are causing havoc to our coastlines. The Senator is in the battle to save our planet, cosponsoring a number of climate legislative acts and signing the no fossil fuel money pledge.
Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican you have to appreciate Senator Rausch’s competency and commitment to her constituents. The proof of that was evident in Her debate performance on October 6. It became clear to me that there is no reason to go back to the same mediocre politics of the past. We don’t need any more so-called moderate Republicans that seem to be okay with President Trump, no matter what he says or does, not here in Franklin or anywhere in the Norfolk Bristol Middlesex District. I’m voting for Becca.
Raymond D Milici
Franklin
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