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/2020-07-07
Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/
Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/
Do you know that we have a pumpkin carving contest happening at the Senior Center? Carve, decorate or paint your best pumpkin and drop it off for us to judge and display!
pumpkin carving contest |
Make sure you sign up for our "NAME THAT TUNE!" event happening on Friday Oct. 23rd at 5:30pm! PRIZES and fun will be had by all! Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend! Tell your friends!
Tips
Paul Eugene - 50 minutes of Baby Boomer Doo Wop dance exercise. Clear some space and get moving!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb76q_voIfo
Chair Yoga to help with arthritis and stiffness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnZzpX2KMw
Music
Irene "Granny" Ryan sings "I'm a Woman" by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8z-qTG-Yt4
Instant relief from stress and anxiety. Deeply relaxing music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79kpoGF8KWU
Fun and well known music from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Over 150 songs that will bring you back and get your feet tapping. https://youtu.be/Jp6j5HJ-Cok
Just for Fun
12 of the most beautiful places on our planet! Which is your favorite?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olboi3ttUi8
25 seemingly impossible moments in sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plki2SihIic
Amazing things hidden in everyday things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkstk2Pxqk
Silly animal videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPNXj87PkXw
Some of the most creative people with unusual talents! The food carving is amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuth1KQTUv0
Humor
John Branyan - The three little pigs like you've never heard it before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UegL1R3X8
Just for fun pranks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-OZFRZPDv0
Laurel and Hardy "Busy Bodies"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jtjo3UtL7E
Kindness Matters
Tyson gets his Furever home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcPcb_R0Ek
Soldiers coming home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1F8mKzNYdc
Attached you will find:
Donna's fun and exciting Football activity pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQYu60PoFOdEiFwOXk20I9Cea6_BXXfJ/view?usp=sharing
Paint / color by number (hard and easy) Farm pages (hard) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWsg0ISgl3Y9MYaOghqJM-Y5bHcyV4Cm/view?usp=sharing (easy) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WVr6mooETPVMWyUNM1WsAehUfXePiWkR/view?usp=sharing
Mixed up cosmetics word puzzle https://drive.google.com/file/d/16UBhA7Q7LE81AbE4lzSK99q64NGOd_oV/view?usp=sharing
Match the Book title with the Author - No cheating! https://drive.google.com/file/d/15X5bEwCWMvNfzuQN-nVIKLLa8XycsAoG/view?usp=sharing
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. 19th - Medicare update with SHINE
Oct. 19th - Grateful Days Memory Cafe
Oct. 20th - LIVE IN PERSON concerts
Oct. 21st - Talk Franklin Matters with Steve Sherlock
Oct. 23rd - Name that tune game show
Oct. 26th - Norfolk County Sheriff presents "Scams"
Oct. 26th - Memory Cafe with Wayne Neon
Oct. 30th - 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
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