March, 2015
FRANKLIN SENIOR
CENTER
10 Daniel McCahill Street,
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508 520-4917
Open Monday thru Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
FREE WIFI
COMMON
GROUNDS CAFÉ
Breakfast
8:30-10:00 am
Lunch
11:30-1:00 pm
CAFÉ will close at
12:30 on March 10
& be C L O S E D
all day on March 27
BEN’S BOUNTY
GIFT SHOP
Mon thru Fri;
10 am - 2 pm
Hand knitted baby
clothes and lots of
great bargains!
DEAN COLLEGE STELLA JEON LECTURE
SERIES KICKS OFF ON MARCH 10
We are happy to announce the ﬁrst lecture in the new Dean College Stella Jeon
Lecture Series! Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m. for this special collaboraon with Dean College to honor Stella’s memory. The lecture, presented
by Dr. Jessica Pisano, is called “The Truth and Ficon of TV Crime and Medical
Shows: Why You Can’t Really Catch a Criminal or Cure a Disease in 24 Hours”.
Have you ever wondered how much of the science in crime and medical dramas
is real and how much is science-ﬁcon? We will explore the validity of the science in these shows and even try our hand at the deducve reasoning that
seems so easy on TV! This lecture will show how the real science is just as fascinang as what’s presented on TV. Dean College President, Paula Rooney will
give opening remarks for this special occasion. Please call to sign up.
LIVING WITH
ALZHEIMER’S FOR LATE
STAGE CAREGIVERS
Join us on Wednesday, March 18, at
1:30 p.m., for this informave presentaon with Julie McMurray of the Alzheimer’s Associa#on. This is part of
the Associaon’s Family Caregiver Program. In the late stage of Alzheimer’s
disease, caregiving typically involves
new ways of connecng and interacng with the person with the disease. We will learn about resources,
monitoring care and providing a meaningful connecon for those with late
stage Alzheimer’s and their families.
Please call the Center to sign up for
this presentaon.
LIVING YOUR BEST
LIFE NOW!
Our March Wellness Workshops include the following:
ORGANIZING & DECLUTTERING on
Wed., March 11, at 11:00 a.m. - back
by popular demand! Having too much
“stuﬀ” can be burdensome and drag
us down. Learn ps and tricks on how
to become more organized by donang, declu=ering and freeing ourselves of things we no longer need.
TOP TEN WEBSITES YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT on Wed., March 25 at
11:00 a.m. - The World Wide Web can
seem overwhelming and challenging
to navigate. Learn about 10 useful
websites that will become your fast
favorites! Please call to sign up.
Daily Activities…
MONDAY
9am-2pm Barber $8 / Hairdresser $10
9am&1pm Painng with Aivars Zandbergs
9:30am Italian Conversaon Group
10am
Mexican Train Dominoes
10am
Asian Mah Jong
11am
Book Discussion Group reviews
Behind the Beau)ful Forevers by
Katherine Boo on 3/2
12pm
Zumba Aerobics/$3, free for Y mbrs
1pm
Chair Volleyball
1pm
American Mah Jong
1:15pm Monday Movies: see page 5.
6pm
Cribbage
TUESDAY
Cribbage
Chair Exercise w/Shirley Areano/$2
Busy Bee CraLs
Manicures with Rona /$8, by appt.
Quilng for Beginners
Cardio, Tone & Sculpt/$3;free for Y
3/17 - Legal Clinic w/Fran Small
by appointment.
12:30pm American Mah Jongg Lessons
1pm
Bingo!
1pm
Beginners Cribbage Lessons
9am
9:30am
9:30am
10am
10am
10:45am
12:30pm
The Cafe will be open from
11:30 am to 12:30 pm for lunch on
March 10 and serve Sandwiches
only. The Café will be closed
all day on Friday, March 27.
WEDNESDAY
8:45-10am Blood Sugar Tests (2nd/4th Wed.)
9am
9am
10am
10am
Trailblazer Walking Club
SHINE Counselor (by appt.)
Quilng/KniGng Instrucon
Scrabble
10am
Chair&Mat Yoga; Susan Winters/$3
10:30am Line Dancing w/Mary Lennon/$2
11:15am Meditaon with Susan Winters/$2
12 - 2pm
1 - 3 pm
12:30pm
1pm
2pm
Barber $8 / Hairdresser $10
Senior Scribblers (Wring Group)
Low Vision Group; March 4
Line Dancing with Clare Shea/$4
Chess Club; 3rd Wed; March 18
4pm
Caregivers Support Group; see pg. 5
THURSDAY
9am-1pm Free Blood Pressure Tesng
9am
Cribbage & Bridge
9:30
Busy Bee CraLs
9:30
Chair Exercise w/Shirley Areano/$2
10am
Current Events Discussion Group
(2nd & 4th Thursday of month)
10:45am Cardio, Tone & Sculpt/$3;free for Y
12pm
Tai Chi /$5, free for ‘Y’ members
1pm
Bingo!
* The Page Turners
discuss “T
1pm
Art
Studio
with
Diana
V.
* Walking ClubOpen
meets at
Town
Common;
weather
permitting.
FRIDAY
10am
Woodcarving
11am
Zumba Aerobics/$3; free
for Y members
1pm
TOPS Weight Loss Support Group
1-3:45pm Podiatry Clinic (by appointment)
1pm
Pokeno
2pm
The Silvertones, Senior Chorus
Upcoming Events...
Wed., March 4: LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP meets at 12:30 p.m. with Wellness Nurse,
Linda Hasngs. (NOTE NEW DAY & TIME.) All are welcome to a=end.
Fri., March 6: DOWNTON ABBEY FASHION SLIDESHOW at 10:00 a.m. Please call to sign up.
Tues., March 10: THE DEAN COLLEGE STELLA JEON MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES; see page 1.
Wed., March 11: ORGANIZING AND DECLUTTERING is presented at 11:00 a.m.; see page 1.
Wed., March. 18: LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S FOR LATE STAGE CAREGIVERS at 1:30 p.m.; see page 1.
Thurs., March 19: INTRODUCING COP’S CORNER at 11:30 a.m. OFFICER DAN SMITH of the Franklin Police
Department will be at the Senior Center to discuss any issues of concern you may have.
Wed., March 25: TOP TEN WEBSITES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT is presented at 11:00 a.m.; see page 1.
Fri., March 27: CRAZY HAT PARTY at 10:30 a.m. with entertainer Ann Marie Watkinson performing a wide
range of musical genres. Luncheon features a Honey-Glazed Ham Dinner. FOFE will oﬀer a 50/50 raﬄe and
of course, a hat contest; please purchase ckets ($6) by March 20.
Wed., April 1: PIZZA LUNCHEON FOR NEW LOW VISION GROUP: If you have low vision, join us at 12:30 p.m.
for a pizza social to kick oﬀ our new Low Vision Support Group. We have a special guest speaker, a sneak
preview of excing new adapve equipment and brainstorming of future group topics. Please call to sign up.
NEWS YOU CAN USE...
⇒ TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE: AARP provides trained volunteers to
prepare income taxes for low to moderate income families. We have a
limited number of slots so call ASAP to make an appointment. Returns
must be uncomplicated and NOT involve self-employed individuals, foreclosures, rental income, alternave minimum tax, capital gains or losses.
⇒ VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT seeks veterans to tell their story in a recorded interview, which will be sent to the Library of Congress. Veterans
who served in the U.S. Military in any capacity are welcome to parcipate. Please call to sign up.
⇒ MATTER OF BALANCE WORKSHOP starts on April 15. Learn how you
can protect yourself from dangerous falls! Please call for more info!
⇒ CRIBBAGE PLAYERS NEEDED; call the Center for more informaon.
⇒ EVENING HOURS start in April - stay tuned!
CHARLES F. OTERI & SON
Franklin Funeral Home
33 Cottage St., Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-0011
Charles F. Oteri/Sean A. Oteri, Licensed Directors
www.oterifuneralhome.com
Thinking of Selling? Call us today for a FREE consultation
ATTENTION
CAREGIVERS!
The Franklin Senior Center
now oﬀers a trained Companion to stay with your
loved one so you can have
some me oﬀ. Our Companion Caregiver Program
can help and the ﬁrst visit
is free! Please call Elaine at
(508) 520-4945.
Visiting Practitioners, LLC.
Lyn O’Brien, PhD RN/NP
Comprehensive Medical Care at Home
(508) 530530-3140
Website: visitingpractitioners.com
KEEFE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
“Personal and Professional Service since 1913”
RealLiving
Realty Group
Matt Kelly
508-520-1600
Mike Colombo
Auto · Home· Business · Life· Financial Planning
Bob Keras/Peter Brunelli
51 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
508 528-3310/www.keefeinsurance.com
Information & Referral...
FRANKLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT HOME VISIT PROGRAM oﬀers home visits, by appointment, to address any
safety concerns you may have such as:
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector installaon, tesng and ba=ery maintenance,
• Fall prevenon such as: idenfying trip and fall hazards in and around your home as well as suggesons
and assistance to correct the hazards,
• Wellness visits including blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar checks and File of Life medical informaon cards.
To arrange a home visit, just call 508 528-2323, X1962.
DOES MEDICARE COVER FITNESS PROGRAMS? While Original Medicare does not cover gym memberships
or ﬁtness programs, some Medicare Advantage (HMO or PPO) plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance
(Medigap) plans do. Many oﬀer a Fitness Beneﬁt that can save you up to $150 per calendar year in qualiﬁed
health club membership fees and exercise classes. Some plans oﬀer the Silver Sneakers program. Fitness
classes available at senior centers may also be eligible for reimbursement. Contact your plan to get informaon about what ﬁtness beneﬁts it oﬀers. Make sure you don’t miss the deadline for geGng reimbursed
for ﬁtness expenses you paid in 2014!
MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR LEGAL HELPLINE: If you need help with legal services, call 1-866-778-0939. The
Helpline provides assistance to Massachuse=s senior cizens (60 years or older) applying for free legal help.
Call if you need legal help in any of the following areas: Social Security/SSI, Veterans Beneﬁts, Mass Health,
Medicare, consumer issues, public beneﬁts, unemployment, foreclosures, bankruptcy, evicons, landlord/tenant issues, ulies, advance direcves & simple wills, family law and nursing homes. If you are not
eligible for free direct representaon, we may be able to give you advice or reduced fee referrals. The Massachuse=s Senior Legal Helpline is a collaboraon between the Massachuse=s Associaon of Councils on
Aging, the Legal Advocacy & Resource Center and Community Legal Aid with funding from the Massachuse=s Execuve Oﬃce of Elder Aﬀairs.
FUEL ASSISTANCE: There is sll me to apply for Fuel Assistance. A one-person household can make up to
$32,618 and a two-person household can make up to $42,654. Call for an appointment today!
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE, CALL ERIN ROGERS (508) 520-4945 -
Supportive Day Program...
Monday Matinee...
The Sunshine Club at the Franklin
Senior Center oﬀers frail elders individual a=enon and the company
of others. Fun acvies, lively discussions and gentle exercise make
for a smulang day. If you care for a loved one
who is frail, socially isolated, has low vision or demena, come visit! To learn more, call Carol
Adile=o or Donna Haynes at (508) 520-4945.
Movies shown on Mondays at 1:15 p.m.
A CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP is oﬀered on the
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
Parcipaon in the Supporve Day Program is not
required for the Support Group. Please call to sign
up for the Support Group; you can make a reservaon for respite care during the meeng. This program is supported, in part, through a grant from the
Execuve Oﬃce of Elder Aﬀairs.
Mar. 2: ST. VINCENT (PG-13) A single mother moves into a new home with her 12-year-old son. She
leaves him with their new neighbor, Vincent, a rered
curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling;
with Bill Murray & Melissa McCarthy.
Mar. 9: THE JUDGE (R) A successful lawyer returns home
where his estranged father, the town's judge, is on trial
for murdering of his wife. He sets out to discover the
truth and along the way reconnects with the family he’d
leL years before; with Robert Duval & Robert Downey Jr.
Mar. 16: WHIPLASH ( R) A young jazz drummer wants to
rise to the top of his music conservatory, but must deal
with an instructor known for his terrifying methods; with
Miles Teller & J.K. Simmons.
Mar. 23: BIRDMAN (R ) An actor famous for portraying a
superhero struggles to mount a Broadway play as he
ba=les his ego and tries to reconcile his family; with Micheal Keaton & Emma Stone.
Mar. 30: GONE GIRL (R) When a wife goes missing her
husband's story of a perfect marriage begins to crumble
and his lies and strange behavior have everyone quesoning his innocence; with Ben Aﬄick & Rosamond Pike. This
ﬁlm runs for 2 hours and 29 minutes.
With Sincere Appreciation...
The Friends of Franklin Elders for purchasing a book rack for our Library and funding the
entertainment for our February party.
TOPS (Taking Oﬀ Pounds Sensibly) for a generous donaon.
The Silvertones Chorale Group for performing at local nursing facilies.
Second Graders at the Benjamin Franklin Charter School for donang Valenne treats!
Jean Tolland, Brenda Hutchinson, Nancy O’Donnell, Elaine Mucciarone, Pearce & Maureen Murphy, Dave
Walker, Marcia Papianou, Mary Ellen Peso, Connie Lievano, Stephanie Saunders and Jane Christy for generous donaons to our GiL Shop.
ADVERTISE HERE!
Call: (508) 553-9557
Terrific Trips...
Date
Destination
Details
Cost
A great St. Patrick's Day program featuring $64 per person, all incluthe vocalist, Tony Kenny, Bernade=e Ruddy, sive. Lunch: Corned Beef &
Cabbage or Baked Schrod
the Dublin City Dancers & Richie Hayes!
Wed.,
Mar.11
Tony Kenny Irish
Cabaret At Venus DeMilo
Wed.,
Mar. 18
Mickey Cassidy’s
Restaurant, Medway
Wed.,
Mar. 25
Commonwealth Museum,
Boston, with lunch at
The Venezia Restaurant
Wed.,
April 1
Twin River
Enjoy simulcast races and slots!
$5 per person, transportaon only
Wed.,
April 8
Parker’s Maple Barn
& Sugar House Tour
Visit the Sugar House and enjoy freshly made
maple syrup with lunch at the Maple Barn
Restaurant & visit to the giL shop.
$5 per person, transportaon only.
Wed.,
April 15
Fuller CraL Museum,
Brockton, MA
Contemporary craLs by arsts who work primarily with their hands. Lunch at Bella Roma.
$10 per person includes
admission & transp.
Tues.,
April 21
Neil Sedaka at
Mohegan Sun Casino
Price includes the show, transportaon, meal
voucher & $30 gaming package.
$99 premium seats
$89 General admission
Wed.,
April 22
Gallery of African Art,
Clinton, MA
See an arscally powerful collecon of more $10 per person, includes
than 400 works of art, arfacts and musical in- transportaon and admisstruments. Interacve exhibits help you experi- sion only.
ence and feel African culture. Lunch at The Mill
Restaurant, West Boylston, MA
Wed.,
May 6
Celebrate St. Pat’s Day!
$3 per person, transportaon only.
See treasures from the Massachuse=s Ar$5 per person, includes
chives; the Declaraon of Independence, Bill of transportaon. Free admisRights & the state’s Constuon, along with sion!
Paul Revere’s original engravings.
State House Tour with Rep. Join us for a guided tour of this beauful, histo- $5 per person, transportaJeﬀ Roy
ry building with Rep. Jeﬀ Roy and learn how
on only.
state government works. Lunch at Faneuil Hall.
Wed.,
May 13
Plymouth Planta#on,
Planta#on
July 26 –
Aug 2
Canadian Rockies by Train
Travel back in me to see this 17th century
$29 per person, includes
village with authenc enactors recreang the transportaon and admisyear 1627. Meet villagers & Nave Americans, sion only.
each with a unique story to tell.
Tour Brish Columbia, Vancouver, VIA Rail, Jasper, $4,899 ppdo
Columbia Iceﬁeld, Lake Louise, Banﬀ & Calgary. In- $5,999 single & $4,849 triple
cludes Round Trip Air to Vancouver & 14 meals.
TRIP POLICY: Recrea)onal trips are available for seniors, 50 years of age and over, and disabled residents.
Franklin residents are given preference for sign up for two weeks a1er the trip is published in The Franklin Connecon. Payment for day trips is due upon sign up at the Senior Center. Disabled, non-senior riders are required to provide
documenta)on verifying their disability. Seventy-two hours no)ce (3 business days) is required to receive a full refund
for day trips. Condi)ons vary for overnight trips. For more informa)on, please call (508) 520-4945.
FOR TRANSPORTATION
call Kiessling Transit at
1-800-698-7676, Option 1
FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS
call Tri-Valley Elder Services
at 1-800-286-6640
Friends of Franklin Elders...
THE FRIENDS OF
FRANKLIN ELDERS, INC.
The Friends of Franklin Elders is a private, non-proﬁt
organizaon whose purpose is to supplement local
and state government funding of the Franklin Senior
Center by providing funds for programs, services, and
equipment. The Friends also publish The Franklin Connec)on. Thanks for your generous donaons!
The next meeng of the Friends of Franklin Elders is
scheduled for Friday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m. The public
is welcome to a=end!
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
♦ Kathleen Gookin in memory of Julius Mar)n
♦ Marie Dalo in memory of Steve Dalo, Fred Saster &
Paula Krill
♦ Judith Mucciarone in memory of Conrad Mucciarone
♦ Louis Vozzella in memory of Joseph P. Vozzella
♦ Jane & Peter Coppola in memory of Bea Connolly &
Andrew Coppola
♦ Louise Carlucci in memory of Libra Carlucci
♦ Hillary Perry in memory of Geoﬀ Perry
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
♦ Be=e Picard in memory of Edward Picard
♦ Eleanor Mussi in memory of Alfred Mussi
♦ Andrew Colace in memory of Luigi Colace
♦ Richard Esterley in memory of Barbara & Richard
♦ Tom Asquith in memory of Edith Asquith
♦ Ron & Mary Higginbo7om in memory of
Louis H. Blaine & Bob Gagnon
♦ Richard & Helen Hastry in memory of Rev. George
Lange
♦ Angelina Carlucci in memory of
Olga Mucciarone & Josephine Mucciarone
Esterley
♦ Anne M. Boulanger in memory of Paul E. Boulanger
♦ Marie L. Pe)7 in memory of Evere7 Pe)7
♦ Maureen Kravatas in memory of Paula Krill
♦ Anita Mastroma7eo in memory of
♦ Bernard Piccini in memory of Beverly Piccini
♦ Ralph DeLucia in memory of Suzanne DeLucia
Ray & Lisa Mastroma7eo
♦ Emma Catalano in memory of deceased members of
the Catalano Family
♦ Aldo VendeG in memory of Cheryl VendeG
♦ Nora Minichelli in memory of Helen Boghosian
♦ Ernest Collama in memory of Germaine
♦ Lucy Semerjian in memory of Garabed Semerjian
♦ Barbara Pisani in memory of Dorothy Holmes
♦ Phyllis Ryan in memory of Norman Ryan
♦ Charlo=e Fregeau in memory of Armand Fregeau
♦ Yolanda Boyle in memory of Fred Boyle
♦ Judith Mucciarone in memory of Chester &
Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc.
Ron Higginbo7om, Chairman
Marge Capezza, Secretary
Julie Garilli, Treasurer
Natalie Caldwell
Mary Ginivan
Jackie Higgins
Paula Lombardi
Judy Pfeﬀer
Helen Power
Nan Ra=er
Por)a Tang
Mable Holmes & Lois Burke
♦ Anita Gold in memory of Steven Gold, Paula Krill &
Peter Groome
♦ Murray Davis in memory of George Cronin
♦ Mrs. Jean Saster in memory of John Saster
♦ Frank & Pam DeGrazia in memory of Paul V. DeGrazia
♦ Robert Luccini in memory of Josephine Luccini
♦ Mary Foley in memory of Walter J. Foley
FRANKLIN COUNCIL ON AGING
Oﬃcers:
Chairman……..……………… Ken Norman
Vice-Chairman…...…...……....Paul O’Connell
Secretary………….…………..Barbara Deely
Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc.
Pre-Sorted
c/o Franklin Council on Aging
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Standard
Franklin, MA
Permit No. 13
Members:
Bob Crowley, Mary Hick, Lyn O’Brien
Suzanne Wade & Lester Quan
Staﬀ:
Director ………………..……….……...Karen Alves
Program Coordinator…….…….…….Sue Barbour
Vet’s Agent……………………....……..Bob Fahey
Outreach Worker……………………...Erin Rogers
Supportive Day Coordinators……...Carol Adiletto
& Donna Haynes
Supportive Day Program Aide…...Donna Brunelli
Health & Wellness Nurse…………Linda Hastings
Receptionists………..……….…..…...Claire Lewis
Gloria Gelineau
Respite Supervisor………………...Elaine Owens
Respite Companions………......Karen Calabrese
& Mary Claire Flaherty
Driver…………………….....………..Phyllis Molloy
Grill Cook.………………………….....Paul Ledwith
The Franklin Connection is distributed with
funds provided by the Executive Office
of Elder Affairs, and the Friends of
Franklin Elders, Inc.
Franklin Senior Center
“Independence, Information, & Connection!”
The Franklin Council on Aging meets on the second Tuesday of the month at
9:00 a.m. This is an open mee)ng; the public is invited to a7end.
The mission of the Franklin Council on Aging is to enhance the independence and
quality of life for Franklin older adults by:
♦ Iden)fying the needs of this popula)on and crea)ng programs that meet those
needs.
♦ Oﬀering the knowledge, tools and opportuni)es to promote mental, social and
physical well-being.
♦ Advoca)ng for relevant programs and services in our community.
♦ Serving as a community focal point for aging issues and as liaison to local, state
and Federal resources for older adults and their families.
And On The Lighter Side...
Favorite Irish Toasts
May our sons have rich fathers and beauful mothers.
To our wives and girlfriends… May they never meet.
Here’s to a long life and a happy one. A quick death and an easy one, a good girl
and an honest one, a cold pint and another one.
♦ To those who’ve seen us at our best and at our worst and can’t tell the diﬀerence.
♦ To the nights we’ll never remember and the friends we’ll never forget.
♦
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Irish Philosophy
There are only two things to worry about; whether you are well or you are sick. If you are well, then there is
nothing to worry about. If you are sick, there are two things to worry about. Either you will get well or you
will die. If you get well, there is nothing to worry about. If you die, there are two things to worry about. Either you will go to heaven or hell. If you go to heaven, there is nothing to worry about. But if you go to hell,
you’ll be so busy shaking hands with your friends, you won’t have me to worry!
More Cel#c Wisdom
May those who love us, love us. And for those who don’t love us, may God turn their hearts. And if He cannot turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles so that we may know them by their limping.