The Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin. Reach them at (508) 520-4945.

Monday, 12/1, 1:30 p.m., 50+ Job Seekers: Interviewing: 7 p.m., Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, Come for an evening of live holiday music! Free and open to the entire community!

Tuesday, 12/2, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Busy Bees Holiday Bazaar: Handmade crafts for holiday gifts, your home, and your loved ones!

Wednesday, 12/3, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Busy Bees Holiday Bazaar:  Handmade crafts for holiday gifts, your home, and your loved ones!

Wednesday, 12/3, 1 p.m., Joe Landry Talk: Franklin Post Office: We’ll explore the history of how the Post Office evolved from the town’s beginning up until the 1970’s.

Thursday, 12/4, 1-2:30 p.m., Felted Winter Countryside: Craft a charming winter scene featuring a cozy home in a snowy countryside. Using a barbed felting needle, you’ll shape and layer the wool to create a wintry landscape scene nestled into a terra-cotta saucer, creating a frame for the artwork.15 people maximum, spots are filling fast!

Tuesday, 12/9, 9:30 a.m., Technology Assistance: bring your questions to Rich from Tinetrix.

Tuesday, 12/9, 1 p.m., 7 Winter Home Safety Tips for Older Adults: Winter weather can pose serious risks for older adults, especially when it comes to cold temperatures, slippery conditions, and power outages. Join Gabrielle from Advanced Home Care to learn about 7 tips to remain safe at home during winter weather seasons!

Thursday, 12/11, 4:30 -7 p.m., Winter Wonderland: Bring the family for an evening of holiday cheer! See the Senior Center decked out for the holidays, including live entertainment with Elvis, cookies & hot cocoa, caricature artist, face painting, photobooth, raffle baskets, and a visit from Santa! The Senior Center gift shop will be open. The Senior Center Van will be available for rides.

Friday, 12/12,1-2:30 p.m., Community Closet Coat Giveaway for Seniors: Seniors can go to Franklin United Methodist Church (82 West Central St, Franklin MA) to get a free winter coat and free winter clothing. This date & time is for SENIORS ONLY. If you need transportation, the Senior Center Van will be available for rides to the Coat Drive, please call us to schedule a ride.

Monday, 12/15, 1:30 p.m., 50+ Job Seekers: Holiday Motivation

Tuesday, 12/16, 1 p.m., The Art of Saying No: Neuroscience insights of People-Pleasing: Why is it so hard to say no—and what’s happening in the brain when we do? This eye-opening talk explores the neuroscience behind people-pleasing, including the roles of empathy circuits, stress responses, and social bonding chemicals like oxytocin. Learn how brain patterns can be rewired to support healthy boundaries, self-respect, and authentic connection.

Wednesday, 12/17, 12:30 p.m., Reiki Meditation: Reiki is a practice that aims to promote healing and well-being by directing energy in the body. Join Sharon as she shares a guided meditation and group Reiki session. 

Wednesday, 12/17, 1 p.m., Memory Café: Live entertainment featuring Alex Connelly. Memory Cafes are safe and inviting spaces for people experiencing memory loss, as well as for their families and caregivers. Join us for an hour of music, conversation, refreshments, and meaningful engagement.

Friday, 12/19, 1-3 p.m., Christmas Karaoke Sing-along: With holiday mocktails!

Tuesday, 12/23, 9:30 a.m., Technology Assistance: Bring your questions to Rich from Tinetrix.