The Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin. Reach them at 508-520-4945. Here are some highlights this month:

Franklin Senior Center Craft Fair, November 4 & 5, 9 a.m. - 1p.m.

Start your holiday shopping! With unique gifts for everyone on your list, you're sure to find something special while supporting our creative Senior Center community!

Caregiver Appreciation Event, November 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

We're inviting all caregivers! Those caring for parents, spouses, grandparents, or loved ones, please join us for a special day of recognition, relaxation, and gratitude. The day will include spa & wellness services, refreshments, raffles & giveaways, live entertainment, resource tables, and educational workshops.

Baby Farm Animal Pet Therapy, November 10, 10:30 a.m.

Get ready for an adorable visit with some very special guests! Sponsored by CareOne at Sharon, spend time with playful and loveable baby farm animals, including goats, bunnies, and chickens. Come for smiles and snuggles!

King Philip's War History Talk, November 10, 1:30 p.m.

Come learn some wicked local history with Dean College professor Dr. Rob Lawson! We'll discuss the first Thanksgiving, and how cooperation turned into conflict between the English settlers & New England natives.

Memory Café, November 18, 1 p.m.

For loved ones and caregivers, live entertainment featuring Ken DoRosario

Voices of Franklin, Part 2, November 19, 12:30 p.m.

Join us for the second session of Voices of Franklin, an intergenerational program presented by Interact and Rec Dept.! This session will focus on Public Safety, featuring members of the Franklin Police and Fire, along with our favorite dogs, Ben and Frankie. Enjoy a FREE LUNCH!

Monthly Party, November 20, 11 a.m. ($10)

Thanksgiving Dinner with Elvis

NEADS Puppy Visit, November 24, 1 p.m.

NEADS Inc. is a nonprofit organization that raises and trains Service Dogs to provide greater independence to people with disabilities. Karen, a NEADS Ambassador & Puppy Raiser, will teach about the important work NEADS does and what it's like to raise a puppy for this very special purpose. Come out to meet Karen and Chance!

2027 Senior Tax Work-Off Program Opens, November 30

The Senior Tax Work-Off Program for 2027 will start accepting applications on Mon., Nov. 30. Applications will be available to pick-up at the Franklin Senior Center and will also be available online at: www.franklinma.gov/588. To participate, you must submit an application every year.