Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast March 5, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Thirty-one years ago, Bruce McCandless II became the first person to conduct an untethered spacewalk. This iconic image was captured during a subsequent untethered EVA on Feb. 11, by NASA astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson. Photo Credit: NASA

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 

March 7, 2021, 3pm: Virtual Concert with percussionist Fabio Pirozzolo as part of the Friends of the Robbins Library Concert Series.  This will be a Facebook live event.  Go to:https://friendsofrobbinslibrary.org/harpbeat-celtic-harp-percussion-duo-sunday-march-7-300-pm/   or you can go directly to the Robbins Library facebook page. 

Tips

7 helpful hand exercises - For Parkinson's and to improve flexibility and dexterity 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez2GeaMa4c8  

Morning Qi Gong - 10 minute morning exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac08kMK-dyI 

Beginners Ballet for Balance and flexibility for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn-L69Ho8m8 

Music

2Cellos - Thunderstruck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk 

Automatica - robots vs. Music - Nigel Stanford

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

The very first woodwind instrument dates back to more than 43,000 years ago. The first woodwind instrument was a flute carved from the thigh bone of a bear. ... Bone was a natural choice for a flute because after the marrow is extracted, the length of the bone is hollow.

Just for Fun

The Evolution of Dance 1920-2000's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqHt2VeYJN4 

The Mars helicopter!!  Now on Mars!

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

Mind bending optical illusions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IWk5NkxQF8 

Humor

Inside the mind of a master procrastinator - Tim Urban

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU 

Carol Burnett Show Outtakes - Tim Conway's Elephant Story (one of my personal favorites)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qqE_WmagjY 

Kindness Matters

The speech that brought the entire student body to tears - Motivational

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u2qggffbYM 

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

*Monday at 1pm - Tele-bingo a call in bingo game.  Call the senior center for details

*Monday at 1pm - Meet the Sheriff - zoom

*Tuesday at 10am - Sen. Rausch - zoom

*Tuesday at 2pm - Palette Knife Class -you must be registered to attend

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

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

*Wed. At 10am - Writers Group -zoom

*Wed. At 4pm - Caregivers Support Group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend

*Thursday at 6:30pm- NAME THAT TUNE! - email adoggett@franklinma.gov to play

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 10am - Discussion Group - zoom

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

 Games, exercise and activities.

Attached you will find Donna's fun filled activity pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ezrKdX_pFa39nGKps9EJN36DXsgaVYy1/view?usp=sharing

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  Please feel free to email me with questions, concerns or just to check in!

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/

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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

"Some have found ways to juggle work, child care and virtual schooling"

"Around 10 million U.S. mothers living with their own school-age children were not actively working in January — 1.4 million more than during the same month last year, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.

The pandemic has had a devastating effect on employment overall but especially on mothers’ paid labor. The 10 million not working accounted for over one-third of all mothers living with school-age children in the United States, according to the Current Population Survey."

Continue reading from the Census Bureau:

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/moms-work-and-the-pandemic.html

 

Some have found ways to juggle work, child care and virtual schooling

Toward a More Perfect Union: Suit filed on insurrection

In a recent episode of "Toward a More Perfect Union", it was asked who could file a law suit? At least one of the impeachment managers just did per this New York Times article:

"A House Democrat who unsuccessfully prosecuted Donald J. Trump at his impeachment trial last month sued him in federal court on Friday for acts of terrorism and incitement to riot, attempting to use the justice system to punish the former president for his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.

The suit brought by Representative Eric Swalwell, Democrat of California, accuses Mr. Trump and key allies of inciting the deadly attack and conspiring with rioters to try to prevent Congress from formalizing President Biden’s election victory. And like the case laid out in the Senate, which acquitted him, it meticulously traces a monthslong campaign by Mr. Trump to undermine confidence in the 2020 election and then overturn its results.

“The horrific events of January 6 were a direct and foreseeable consequence of the defendants’ unlawful actions,” asserts the civil suit, filed for Mr. Swalwell in Federal District Court in Washington. “As such, the defendants are responsible for the injury and destruction that followed.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/us/trump-sued-capitol-riot.html

 

Franklin's wfpr.fm has a series on Monday called "Towards A More Prefect Union" Frank Falvey converses with Rep. Jeff Roy, Dr. Michael Walker-Jones and Dr. Natalia Linos. The show airs on Monday's at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Work is also underway to make a podcast version of this show available.

 

Toward a More Perfect Union:  Suit filed on insurrection

Fraudulent fundraiser uses illegal robocalls to harass consumers

Fraudulent fundraiser uses illegal robocalls to harass consumers by Rosario Méndez, Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC In 2015, the FTC and state partners sued and shut down four sham charities that harassed millions of people with more than 1.3 billion illegal robocalls about donating to charity. The FTC and 46 charity state regulators from 38 states and the District of Columbia are holding the fundraisers that made those illegal calls accountable in a lawsuit announced today.  The next time you get a call with a pre-recorded message from charity fundraisers, remember these tips: Read more > https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/fraudulent-fundraiser-uses-illegal-robocalls-harass-consumers?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 5 - Mar 11, 2021

Be safe, be social (at a distance!)

 

Friday, March 5
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
 

Saturday, March 6
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
9:00am -  Girl Scout cookie sale
 

Sunday, March 7
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
1:00pm -  Historical Museum (open and free admission)
 

Monday, March 8
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
 

Tuesday, March 9
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
9:00am -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
7:00pm -  Rail Trail Committee - monthly meeting
 

Wednesday, March 10
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
10:00am -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm -  Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
 

Thursday, March 11
 February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
 Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride
10:00am -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
1:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
7:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar

FM #480 - Economic Development Subcommittee Mtg - 03/03/21 (audio)

FM #480 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 480 in the series.

This shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting that was held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; some of the key participants were in the Council Chambers, the Chair Melanie Hamblen led the meeting remotely along with many others via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The meeting recording runs about fifty nine minutes.  Audio file =   https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aada591e-6ed2-401b-90de-d949d30e7ab1

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Meeting agenda including bylaw revision for food trucks and draft "Business Guide" 
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/edc_agenda_3-3-2021.pdf

My notes captured via Twitter and shared here in summary form
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-of-economic-development-meeting.html

Quick Recap:

• Modification to bylaw requirement for up to 25% of the space allowed for the tasting room proposed for removal. Few other communities require such. Approved to bring to Council. Would still require approval process loop through the Planning Board and back to Council before effective
• Discussion on draft of new Franklin Business Guide. Good suggestions made. If you have any, please send to Anne Marie Tracy
• Discussion on proposal to change restrictions on food trucks. Would allow for private parties on private property. For a public event on private property (i.e. a business like Pour Richard's) they could get a permit for it. The current zone for food trucks would remain in place at the Town Common. Plans for them during the summer (assuming COVID protocols allow) for Farmers Market/Concerts on the Common. Approved to bring to Council for further discussion

Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/PbwWoeJjCLhCyHDY8

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

cover of the draft "Business Guide" 

FM #479 - Board of Health Meeting - 03/03/21 (audio)

FM #479 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 479 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the Health Dept. were in the Municipal Building, the remainder, Committee, and public were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes.

The meeting recording runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 3.  Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/daa307f2-99b6-468e-96b1-e6c3e7ea09af

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Agenda doc
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/agenda-3-3-21_revised_0.pdf

Health Dept./Board of Health page   https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-of-board-of-health-meeting-mar-3.html
 

Quick Recap:

• Partnered with Housing Authority to schedule vaccine clinic for 3/5/21. Last clinic of this type anticipated due to DPH and supply restrictions
• COVID message covered by State/Federal funding
• House on Jordan Rd condemn to provide for legal recuse due to owner inaction since fire 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

FM #479 - Board of Health Meeting - 03/03/21 (audio)

Affordable Housing Opportunity - 24 Shayne Road, Unit 111

Affordable Housing Opportunity

Franklin Heights Estates – First Come First Serve 24 Shayne Road, Unit 111 - Resale

$191,780

Garden Style Condominium, 1st Floor, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1,000 sf, with Gas Heat and Central Air Conditioning

Includes: Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Hard Wood Floors, Basement-Storage Unit

Taxes: $14.65 per $1,000, Condo Fee $174.00/Month Maximum Income Guidelines:

1 Person Household: $67,400 2 Person Household: $77,000 3 Person Household: $86,650

4 Person Household: $96,250

Maximum Household Asset Limit is $75,000.

First complete application received as of 3/12/21 will have the opportunity to purchase. You Must Be a First Time Homebuyer. For Application contact Maxine at 508-553-4890 or mkinhart@franklinma.gov or https://www.franklinma.gov/municipal-affordable-housing-trust page.

Shared from the Housing Trust page

https://www.franklinma.gov/municipal-affordable-housing-trust/news/affordable-housing-opportunity-24-shayne-road-unit-111

Franklin Public Library is reopening March 22 - Find the details here!

We are very excited to welcome you back!

We are back and we missed you! We are pleased to announce that the Franklin Public Library will be re-opening for in-person hours beginning on Monday, March 22nd! Our hours will be as follows: Monday: 1 - 4 pm Tuesday 1 - 4 pm Wednesday 1 - 4 pm Thursday: 4 - 8 pm (Senior hour 3 - 4 pm) Friday 1 - 4 pm Saturday 1 - 4pm Curbside services will continue with pick up hours as follows: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm The Library at a Glance What's available: Browsing the stacks (Please limit your visit to 30 minutes maximum) Checking out items (Please use the self-check app or self-check computers) Logging into your account to pay late fees and lost materials with your credit card WIFI access Public computer workstations (May be used for up to 60 minutes only) Printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying (Please bring exact change) Museum passes (Please check with the museum prior to your visit. Further action may be necessary) What's not available: Study rooms Meeting rooms Toys Children's play area Local history collection Restrooms Health & Safety Practices All patrons entering the library will be required to do the following: Wear face coverings covering their nose and mouth at all times inside the Library Use remote services – phone, email, and curbside –if you cannot wear face coverings for medical reasons. Sanitize hands upon entering and complete the contact tracing form Practice social distancing Please remember to maintain a distance of at least six feet away from other patrons and staff Library Programming All programming will continue to be either virtual or take-and-make kits. If you have any questions, please contact the Franklin Public Library at 508-520-4941 or at frkill@minlib.net . Visit our website    https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library Franklin Public Library 508-520-4941 www.franklinma.gov/fraklin-public-library

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Panther TV: Panther News - March 5, 2021

We're baaaaack!!!... with a new TV crew and lots of news about pool testing, vaccines and the start of Fall 2 sports! @FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSNews @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters     

https://youtu.be/F2Iaw57MTE0  via @YouTube

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1367529464054300679

Franklin's Digital Learning Integrationists (DLI) Team launches a YouTube channel

The FPS DLI launched a YouTube channel to help staff access video resources that will enhance their use of technology. #FPSDigitalLearning

YouTube Channel = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4HCTabesz2HaVJ5Ls2lWg/featured

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/XTa59DLcIm

Franklin DLI:  launch a YouTube channel 

Memory Cafe' Friday, March 5 at 2 PM

Hello everyone,

On Friday, March 5th at 2 PM Julie Stepanek will be playing her ukulele and leading us in a sing along.  Use the link below to join. If you have any questions or need technical assistance please email me at cbudge@cwmars.org.

We are looking forward to having you join in.

Thanks,

Charlotte

Memory Cafe' Friday, March 5 at 2 PM

Shrewsbury Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Click below to join "Good Day" Memory Cafe Friday, March 5th at 2pm
https://zoom.us/j/99469981115?pwd=bElqb3VmVHNEZDlEakthdW0wc1F5dz09

Meeting ID: 994 6998 1115  Passcode: 354632
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,99469981115#,,,,*354632# US (Chicago)
+19292056099,,99469981115#,,,,*354632# US (New York)

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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

"it will be hard to get through the current eligible universe before the end of March"

 

"ARE YOU A Massachusetts resident frustrated to be still waiting for your COVID shot? Gov. Charlie Baker has a message: blame the feds.

“I think it’s unfair that I can’t currently vaccinate everyone in Massachusetts who wants to get vaccinated, but it’s a fact. It’s a reality. Until there’s more vaccine we’re going to be playing this waiting game,” Baker said at a press conference Thursday after touring a Lawrence vaccination site for seniors.

Throughout the press conference, Baker repeatedly returned to the problem of a lack of vaccine supply. Baker said the state “could easily do twice the capacity we will do” if it received more vaccines. "

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/baker-continues-to-cite-constraints-in-vaccine-supply/

Gov Baker's press conference -> https://youtu.be/3spp9CUWPcw

"pandemic baby bust" and "broadband access... an equity issue"

"Signs are pointing to a sizable pandemic baby bust" 

"The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the country into an economic recession and an unprecedented restructuring of our work and social lives. Early on, some likened the public health crisis to a blizzard, imagining that people would stay home, cozy up with their romantic partners and make babies.

These playful visions have given way to a more sobering reality: The pandemic’s serious disruption of people’s lives is likely to cause “missing births” — potentially a lot of them. Add these missing births to the country’s decade-long downward trend in annual births and we can expect consequential changes to our economy and society in the years to come. Unfortunately, there are no easy fixes."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/opinion/coronavirus-baby-bust.html

"broadband access... an equity issue"

"Newly confirmed US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Thursday the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted significant gaps in broadband Internet access across the country, and vowed to take a “bold” approach to expand that service.

In her first television interview as commerce secretary, the former Rhode Island governor said on MSNBC that her first order of business is getting Americans back to work after a year where unemployment skyrocketed because of restrictions implemented to curb the virus.

“We need to go fast and we need to go big,” Raimondo said, referring to broadband access. She called it an equity issue."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/04/metro/raimondo-we-need-go-fast-we-need-go-big-expand-broadband-us/

Washington Post: "It’s time to repeal the worst criminal justice law of the past 30 years"

"The failures in these cases all originated in state courts. Under our system, when a state violates the constitutional protections of a fair trial, the federal courts are required to intervene. The right to judicial review of an unlawful detention, also known as the writ of habeas corpus, is enshrined in the Constitution and dates back to 13th-century England.

But in 1996 Congress took a chisel to habeas corpus with the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA). Attorneys who represent people challenging their convictions, such as Mississippi’s Humphreys McGee, say the AEDPA and the Supreme Court rulings that followed have suffocated federal review. “It’s been a 25-year thicket of real through-the-looking-glass s---," McGee says. And the law’s repeal or reform is long overdue."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/03/03/its-time-repeal-worst-criminal-justice-law-past-30-years/