Senior Connection Wed, March 3 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Connect with the entire staff of the Franklin Senior Center! Staff will discuss the center’s upcoming March events and answer any questions you may have. Email Ariel at [email protected] for the link to join.

Palette Knife Painting Class Tuesdays in March (9,16,23, 30, from 2-3:30 via Zoom) Learn to paint with a palette knife! Ann Gorbett is an award-winning artist who paints exclusively with a palette knife. She holds a fine art degree and has worked as a professional graphic designer for many years. The thick yet highly detailed strokes of color are trademarks of her style. Space is limited, Email [email protected] to sign up. Cost is $20 and includes all 4 classes and supplies.

Name That Tune! March 11th at 6:30pm via Zoom - Whether you know your music or just enjoy listening to it you are sure to have fun at this lively, fun filled event! Prizes are awarded to top winners with a chance to win on a bonus question as well. Email Ariel at [email protected] for the link to join.

Tom Dooley - Wednesday March 17th at 2pm via Zoom - Mr. Dooley, a fictional Chicago barkeep who “lived” from 1893 to 1926 thanks to the talented pen of journalist Finely Peter Dunne, will be the subject of a presentation by one of his many admirers, local Franklin historian Alan Earls. Alan will attempt to recount the high points of Dooley’s often hilarious existence and perhaps even bits of his fantastic Irish brogue! Email Ariel at [email protected] for the link to join.

Senior Coffee Hour with Local & State Officials -Thursday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.

State Rep Jeff Roy, Town Council Members and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen will be available to chat, answer questions and provide updates.

Franklin Matters Q & A - Thursday March 18th at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom - Join Franklinite Steve Sherlock for a lively and informative discussion about current events in our town. Bring your questions for discussion. Email Ariel at [email protected] for the link to join.

Virtual Coffee Hour w/ Sen. Rebecca Rausch -Friday, March 19th at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

Senator Rebecca Rausch will host a coffee hour reserved exclusively for seniors. During this time, constituents are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with the Senator and her team. Join with either phone or webcam.

Name that Tune-Daytime Edition! Monday, March 29th at 1 p.m. via Zoom. We’ve been having a blast playing at night, join us for a daytime event! Whether you know your music or just enjoy listening to it you are sure to have fun at this lively, fun filled event! Prizes are awarded to top winners with a chance to win on a bonus question as well. Email Ariel at [email protected] for the link to join.

MARCH- REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS:

Curbside Lunch: Monday- Friday from 11-1 p.m. $2 per meal. Check our website or

newsletter for menu and daily specials.

Chair Exercise with Judith Tues. & Thurs. at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Email [email protected]

Cardio, Strength and Balance with Judith Tues. & Thurs. at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email

[email protected]

Zumba Gold with Judith, Every other Wed. at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email [email protected]

Mindful Movements with Judith, Every Other Wed. at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Email
[email protected]

Quarantini Time Tues at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Raise a glass of your favorite beverage and join us for a social hour of conversation. Email Ariel at [email protected] to join.

Blood Pressure & Sugar Testing with Trish Wed mornings at the Center, by appointment only. 

Fibromyalgia Support Group First Wed. of the month; Call for more info. (508) 520-4945

Tele-Bingo ! Every Mon & Thurs at 1 p.m. Join via phone call, no computer needed! We’ll provide a kit with everything you need to play. Call the Center to sign up. Call-in telephone number is: (508) 206-8603

Page Turners Book Club: First Mon. on the month at 11 a.m. Email: [email protected]

Senior Scribblers’ Writers Group Wed. at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Email: [email protected] 

Caregivers Support Group Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Email Elaine at [email protected]

Discussion Group Thurs. at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Email: [email protected]

Sunshine Club Zoom Fri at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The Supportive Day Program meets weekly and is for people with mild to moderate memory loss. Gentle exercises, games, music, jokes and socialization to wrap up your week. Contact Ariel for more info at [email protected] .

TOPS Taking off Pounds Sensibly Fri. at 12:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] 

Council on Aging Monthly Meeting- Second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

The public is invited to attend. Call the Center for more info.: (508) 520-4945.

Friends of Franklin Elders Monthly Meeting- Fri. March 26th at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The public is invited to attend. Please call the Center for more information, (508) 520-4945.