Saturday, May 8, 2021

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Franklin Ed.org (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:

Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and FEF would like to finish our week-long fundraiser on a high note!  Any support you could give would be greatly appreciated for what these grants provide for our teachers and students.

More Info:

Shared from: https://t.co/cZBXYQfEi7

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers
Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers


Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM, the Franklin Democratic Town Committee will be hosting the SAFE Coalition in a virtual discussion panel.  The panel will feature counselors, law enforcement, clinicians, and social workers.  

It is a non-political, non-partisan event, the goal of which is to highlight the substance use and mental health support services that the SAFE Coalition provides.  The opioid crisis has been exacerbated greatly by the pandemic. Informing members of the community and surrounding area of these programs that the SAFE Coalition is available if they or their loved ones need them. 

The Facebook event includes the zoom link: 

Visit the SAFE Coalition at their page = https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Find out what the SAFE Coalition does? May 13 - 7:00 PM
Find out what the SAFE Coalition does. May 13 - 7:00 PM


Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)


Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)
Town Council - FY22 Proposed Budget and Budget Hearings (05/26/21 - 05/27/21)


FHS baseball tops Foxboro 7-1 on Friday

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS spring sports results: 

Baseball = Franklin, 7 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final

Boys Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45
Girls Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45

For other results around the Hockomock League

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - May 7, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Wishing all the Moms out there a wonderful, happy and healthy Mother's Day!


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 


Save the Date:  West Suburban Area Alzheimer's Partnership Virtual Spring ForumSeven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, And What to Do About It, with guest speaker Dr. Andrew Budson on Wednesday May 19, 2021 from 8:30-9:30 am (flyer attached) Register by calling 1-800-272-3900 or REGISTER HERE


There are TONS of events happening next week at the Franklin Senior Center.  Make sure to check the "Upcoming Events" below so you don't miss out on the fun!


Tips

18 breathing exercises for beginners - Qigong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQpFtyWWlU4 


Full body Low impact workout with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJT4dmgcoSk 


Music

Unusual and Strange Musical instruments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EPdeQTTFt8 


Over an hour and a half of beautiful music to celebrate Mother's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOzjI8_ujL0 


Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran - The most heartbreakingly beautiful song for all of the Moms who have left this world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIB8EWqCPrQ 


Just for Fun

The history of Mother's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64ttIyUFvs 


How banana waste is made into rugs and more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ust6Bh1D3GY 


Incredible synchronicity that looks like a glitch in the matrix

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


7 Riddles to test your brain power - How many can you get right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpLLst4-3fw 


Humor

Dumbest answers ever on Family Feud

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


Alternative Cuss Words - Tim Hawkins 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHGbKuZzq3E 


Kindness Matters

Sparky the Loser - The story of Charles Schultz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaUj742kuCY 


2 year old convinces her mom to adopt a deaf puppy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnTimlWTiO0 


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

Link to Senior Center monthly calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/may_newsletter_2021_-1.pdf 

*Monday at 1pm - TeleBingo call to register for this phone in game

*Tuesday at 1 and 2:30 Outdoor Concert  Bring a chair and some friends and enjoy our LIVE music concerts. THE MARK SHILANSKY JAZZ TRIO, Berklee College of Music, will perform. Rain date is May 13th. 

*Tuesday at 11am - Tailgate Tuesday! Pick up lunch at our Curbside Cafe and stay for a tailgate picnic with friends!  Bring a chair or picnic blanket for comfort. 

*Tuesday at 5:30pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. At 1pm - MASSACHUSETTS, THE LIBRARY STATE - From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at Harvard in 1636. Libraries, private, public, and academic followed quickly, including Franklin's own public library. In this presentation, local author and historian Alan Earls will present a slide show and discussion of some of the important milestones, architectural gems, and key figures in this story, as well as an overview of just how richly endowed we are with libraries of all kinds today. Email Ariel at adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to join. 

*Thursday at 9:30 - Chair exercise with Shirley - You must register to attend

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

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

 games and activities.


Attached you will find: Donna's Fun filled activity pages

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16HImRWns5btvDKb2_awcjBw0Cj3xMJE_/view?usp=sharing


By entering the Franklin Senior Center you are agreeing to the rules in place and will be required to scan or sign in, fill out a COVID questionnaire, have your temperature taken, wear a properly fitting mask over your mouth and nose at ALL times and remain socially distanced.  We greatly appreciate your assistance in following these rules so we can continue to move forward with our scaled and mindful opening based on the rules we MUST follow!  Please do NOT move chairs or remove signs marking appropriate social distancing.   

The rules are in place for legal and safety reasons.  Breaking them just makes you a fun ruiner for everyone! Don't be "that person" who gets us shut down! 


Stay safe, mindful and kind everyone!

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/



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator


"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 5:30 PM

Agenda:
1. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Discussion
2. Downtown Parking Commercial & C1 Zoning Draft Bylaw Amendment
3. Housing Production Plan Draft

Please find the agenda and links for the upcoming Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting posted here https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/edc_agenda_for_may_12.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12

Lifelong Learning: Students entering grades K-5 registration for a summer of fun

Lifelong Learning (@FPSLearning) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:
Students entering grades K-5, join us for a summer of fun! Activities will focus on exciting new themes each week. For more information and to register:  https://t.co/aGKIhJAEXg

Shared from https://t.co/ZSBcbt7XsB  or here  https://twitter.com/FPSLearning/status/1390696676604579840


Lifelong Learning: Students entering grades K-5 registration for a summer of fun
Lifelong Learning: Students entering grades K-5 registration for a summer of fun