{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9593494b-9a5b-4182-b807-3883f32a26cb","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"FM_#236 Karen Alves - 4/03/20","description":"FM #236 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 236 in the series.\n\nThis session of the radio show shares my conversation with Karen Alves, Director of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the \u2018social distancing\u2019 requirements of this pandemic period.\n\nWe talk about food services, \u201cMeals on Wheels\u201d can use volunteers, GATRA\u2019s \u201cDial-a-Ride\u201d has waived fees for seniors, the 50+ networking group is going virtual, an Earth Day lecture was recorded and the video will be posted to the Senior Center page on Apr 22.\n\nAdditional details on topics of our conversation can be found in the April issue of \u201cThe Franklin Connection\u201d newsletter https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/apr20connection_-_copy_1.pdf\n\nTwo quick updates to add to our conversation that Karen realized we missed discussing:\n\n- For reassurance calls: \"The Senior Center staff offers a weekly reassurance call for those who would like to receive one. Please call the Center at 508 520-4945 and leave a message.\"\n - For the mental health clinician: \"A mental health clinician is available by telephone for elders needing assistance. Please call Gail at: (774) 307-3524 or (508) 657-2791.\" This program is available through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.\n\nThis conversation runs about 20 minutes, so listen to my conversation with Karen and hear what the Senior Center is doing during this pandemic period.\n\n--------------\n\nTri-Valley, Inc delivering \u201cMeals on Wheels\u201d can use volunteers, please contact Gail Hamilton by calling 508-520-1422\n\nFranklin Senior Center = https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc and specific updates for this pandemic period https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/senior-center-resources-and-support\n\nThe April issue of \u201cThe Franklin Connection\u201d newsletter.\nhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/apr20connection_-_copy_1.pdf\n\nWe are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).\n\nThis podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.\n\nHow can you help?\n\n - If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors\n- If you don't like something here, please let me know\n\nThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.\n\nFor additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/\n\nIf you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com\n\nThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group \"East of Shirley\". The piece is titled \"Ernesto, manana\" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.\n\nI hope you enjoy!\n------------------\n\nYou can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in \"podcasts\" for \"Franklin Matters\"","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://shersteve.hipcast.com/albumart/1036_itunes_1612724907.jpg"}