Franklin Senior Expo Packed `em in on Friday

The Senior Expo was held  on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center featuring more than 40 vendors, a vaccination clinic, giveaways and raffles, as well as ive entertainment, snacks and refreshments.

During the event,  the Stella Jeon Silver Spirit Award was presented to Colette Ferguson, as  a senior who has demonstrated outstanding community spirit over the past year. Working entirely on a pro bono basis, Ferguson took over operation of the Ben's Bounty resale store at the Senior Center, which had operated for many years, and increased sales by several times, turning it into an operation that is an important contributor to senior center operations. 

Vendors at the Event included:

Alert Sentry
Arthritis Foundation
At Home Hearing
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
Blaire House of Milford
Clear Guidance
Compassionate Hands Home Care
Comprehensive Wealth Planners at Dean Bank
Dean Bank
Edward Jones
Enclave of Franklin
Equitable Advisors
Five Star Bath Solutions
Franklin Commission on Disability
Franklin Food Pantry
Franklin Foot Care
Franklin Fire Department
Franklin Police Department
Franklin Senior Center & Supportive Day Program
Franklin Public Health Nurse Franklin United Methodist Church & Community Closet
Franklin Veteran's Services
Friends of Franklin Elders
GATRA
Kennedy Community Health
Liberty Adult Day Health
Long Home
Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program
MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program
National Grid
New England Donor Services
Norfolk County District Attorney
Norfolk County Senior Volunteer Program
SAFE Coalition
Seniors Helping Seniors
Shaw's Pharmacy
Tri-Valley, Inc.
UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center

Norfolk County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)  Director, Lucille Cassis, and Norfolk County Commissioner, Richard Staiti at the Expo Friday.

Norfolk County RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) is a program comprised of volunteers who are 55+ years of age who build stronger communities together through service. They  invite residents of Norfolk County to volunteer their personal time and utilize their knowledge and life’s experiences to help meet community needs.