This Month at the Franklin Senior Center

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March, 2017
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WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1 & 15: STRESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 10 a.m., led by Gail Bourassa who focuses on strategies for coping with anxiety and depression.
FRIDAY, MAR. 3: JOIN THE SOCIAL CIRCLE! You’ve got a friend! 10 a.m. Join us!
FRIDAY, MAR. 3: BRAIN GAMERS 10 a.m. This group keeps their minds
bright with challenging and engaging activities such as puzzles, games and trivia.
MONDAY, MAR. 6: GENEALOGY WORKSHOP with Toni P. at 10 a.m.; use our Computer lab for research.
MONDAY, MAR. 6: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP discusses The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck at 11 a.m.
TUESDAY, MAR. 7: CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION SESSION at 10 a.m. You could save up to $1,070 on your real estate taxes if your taxes, and water & sewer charges exceed 10% of your total income. Renters may also qualify. Please call to sign up. Thanks to Senator Richard Ross for arranging this program.
TUESDAY, MAR. 7: YOGA WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY at 1:30 p.m. This 6-week program works with both mind and body to try to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Please call to register.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 8: DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 11 a.m.
THURSDAY, MAR. 16: MEMORY CAFÉ, A POSITIVE PLACE 3 p.m. The Café is a welcoming place for those living with memory changes to enjoy an afternoon of socializing. Please call to sign up.
FRIDAY, MAR. 17: REIKI DEMONSTRATION at 10 a.m. Reiki is a complementary health approach where practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above a person, to elicit the person’s healing response. It is sometimes used to help people with pain or discomfort and to promote relaxation. We will host a free demonstration and start offering this service on 3/31 for $10 for a 15-minute session.
FRIDAY, MAR. 17: PAINT A MASTERPIECE IN A DAY with Darrell Crow; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $25 includes all supplies. Please call to sign up.
TUESDAY, MAR. 21: LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP at 1 p.m. call to sign up.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22: LECTURE WITH MEL HOWARDS at 11 a.m.
THURSDAY, MAR. 23: PLANNING FOR MEDICARE at 4:30 p.m. with Blue Cross, Blue Shield representative Susan Flanagan, for those approaching Medicare eligibility.
THURSDAY, MAR. 23: HORACE MANN STUDENTS Join us to share travel stories at 2 p.m. Join us whether or not you have travelled. It’s always fun to spend time with our young friends. Please call to sign up.
FRIDAY, MAR. 24: ‘A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH’ PARTY at 11 a.m. with the fabulous pianist and singer, Jack Ryan who will provide lyric booklets so we can sing along to fun Irish songs. Lunch is Corned Beef & Cabbage(tickets are $6 and available through 3/17.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 29: THREE TED TALKS at 11a.m. (Living a Life of Meaning, Norman Lear, Looks Aren’t Everything, Believe Me, I’m a Model, Cameron Russell, & Alzheimer’s is Not Normal Aging & We Can Cure It) Samuel Cohen.