Highlighted Franklin Senior Center May Programs
On Friday May 8, the Franklin Senior Center will host “Meet the Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal” with a historical performance about Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the US Cabinet. And don’t miss Senior Olympics!
The Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin. Reach them at (508) 520-4945.
There’s lots of fun and continued learning to be had at Franklin Senior Center. Here are a few highlights:
Tuesday, May 5
Senior Players Theater Performance, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6
Bluegrass & Country Jam Circle, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 7
Franklin Police Department Presentation, 1 p.m., learn from detectives how to protect yourself from common scams, and explore local mental health resources.
Friday, May 8
Senior Players Theater Performance, 11 a.m.
Frances Perkins Comes to Life! 1 p.m., Step back in time as Historical Portrayals by Lady J brings trailblazer Frances Perkins to life. Discover the remarkable story of the first female U.S. Cabinet Secretary, her role in shaping the New Deal, and challenges she faced.
Tuesday, May 12
Tech Help, 9:30 a.m.
Lifeline Medical Alert, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13
Mobile Food Pantry, 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 14
Money Matters Office Hours, 1-3 p.m., with Greg Safford.
Four Hands, One Piano, 3 p.m., Pianists Dennis Ferguson and Claudia Binns will play classical single piano simultaneously!
Pizza & Movie Night, 4 p.m., Rental Family, $5
Friday, May 15
Franklin Garden Club Floral Arranging Workshop, 1 p.m., supplies provided, space limited
Monday, May 18
Senior Olympics Opening Ceremony! (events in bold)
Sarah’s opening remarks, 10:30 a.m.
The Flying Dogs perform, 11 a.m.
Chair Volleyball with Franklin Police and Fire department on teams, 1 p.m.
Half-Mile Walk or Run, 11 a.m.
Hole in One Contest, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Bocce Tournament, 9:30 a.m.
Men’s Cornhole, 12 p.m.
Women’s Cornhole, 1 p.m.
Memory Café, 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
Curling Competition, 11 a.m.
Pool Tournament, 1 p.m.
Painting with Amy, 1 p.m.
Acoustic Jam Session, 5 p.m.
Friday, May 22
Puzzle Wars, 11:30 a.m.
Music Trivia, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26
Axe-Throwing, 11 a.m.
Cribbage Tournament, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27
Two-Mile Walking Relay at Franklin High School track, 9:30 a.m.
Field Goal Kick at Franklin High School football field, 10 a.m.
Scrabble Wars, 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
Noodle Hockey, 10:30 a.m.
Darts Contest, 12 p.m.
BFCCPS Kids Choir, patriotic/Memorial Day themed, 1 p.m.
Kathy’s Art Class, 1 p.m., $3
Friday, May 29
Senior Olympics Closing Ceremony
Medal ceremony, 11 a.m.
Lunch, 12 p.m.
C&C Ice Cream Truck, 12:30 p.m.
Franklin Library in attendance with Adult Summer Reading program
