Episode 1270

FM #1270 - Franklin Senior Center Sept 2024 Highlights - 08/29/24

Published on: 4th September, 2024

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director, and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

 We talk about 

  • Spirit week - Sep 9 to 13
  • Social security session on Sep 10
  • Remembrance on Sep 11
  • Low vision support group Sep 12
  • Monthly party “Broadway” - Sep 13
  • Medical marijuana - Sep 17
  • Still thinks he is funny - Sep 25
  • Movie night - “Thelma” - Sep 26
  • Eat around the World features India - Sep 27
  • Chromebook units to check out

And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page ,the calendar of events and to subscribe to the once  a month newsletter 

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 

September newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/september_2024_newsletter.pdf 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

September 2024 Calendar of Events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2024-09 

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Stephen Sherlock

I volunteer as the Community Information Director for Franklin, MA (USA)*. I have been providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin since 2007. Currently working in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019.

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