Location change: We will be meeting at FRANKLIN TV!

Join us at 6:30 tomorrow

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance You Are Invited To Our July Monthly Meeting!   When: Thursday, July 10th at 6:30pm   Where: Due to rainy weather, we will be meeting  at Franklin TV!   What: Join us for some games! If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  View this email in your browser

Join us for our next meeting: July 10th on the Town Common!

We are meeting on the second Thursday this month.

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved.   Want more information or need to contact us? Visit our website here! We are so happy with the success of our fourth annual Franklin Celebrate with Pride Festival and so grateful for the beautiful weather we had!   We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including all our exhibitors, performers, volunteers, town employees, and of course all the people who came out to the common - this event would not have been possible without YOU!!!  You Are Invited To Our July Monthly Meeting!   When: *July 10th* at 6:30pm   Where: Franklin Town Common   What: Join us for some games on the Common! If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  Note: This newsletter was shortened for publication here. TO view the full set of content follow this link ->  View this email in your browser   and subscribe for your own copy

Rainbow Cafe features guest speaker: Sarah Boyer - June 24 at 2 PM

Hello All,

I hope that you can join us at our next Rainbow Cafe on Tuesday June 24th at 2 PM.  I am very excited to share that Sarah Boyer will be joining us as a guest speaker!

Sarah is an oral historian and published author who was inspired to record the extraordinary stories of "Ordinary" folks to ensure their voices are heard and their lives celebrated.  In 2015, Lois Johnson, President of Boston Daughters of Bilitis (DOB) invited oral historian Sarah Boyer to help interview former DOB members. 

Rainbow Cafe features guest speaker:
Sarah Boyer - June 24 at 2 PM

Together they interviewed 21 lesbians who were part of the emerging gay and liberation movement.  Johnson, who died in 2020, wanted a book on the history of the Boston-Cambridge DOB.  "Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves" Lesbian Stories from the Boston Daughters of Bilitis 1969-1999, is that book and ensures these stories of courage and love become a part of the historical record.  

Please share this invite with others who would be interested in attending.  All folks in the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome.

Thank you,

Ariel

Franklin Senior Center 

Sarah Boyer author of "Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves" 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939113660

Existence as Resistance Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM

We exist!  

When turbulence blows in and lives become rattled, we unite to grow stronger.  We strengthen our community and use our actions and voices to resist.  

The LGBTQIA+ community and their allies have weathered these ferocious storms in the past, and we will again!  

Existence as Resistance Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM

Our existence is our resistance, and once again we must stand strong against the opposing winds!  

The FUSF Welcoming Congregation Team will be sharing their personal stories. Please join us and gather together in solidarity.  

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Our Interim Minister is Reverend Beverly Waring. For more information about FUSF please visit our website at Fusf.org. You can also contact us at info@fusf.org or by calling 508-528-5348.  

Join us for bowling Thursday at PINZ Milford 7-9pm!

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Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Join us for a bowling night at PINZ!   When: *This Thursday* May 29th from 7-9pm   Where: PINZ in Milford at 110 South Main St   Note: Shoe rentals are $5 (If this cost will prevent you from attending please email us or include it in the form and we will cover your cost) To sign-up please click here or email us at franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com View this email in your browser .

Join us for bowling May 29 at PINZ Milford 7-9 PM!

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Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Join us for a bowling night at PINZ!   When: May 29th from 7-9 PM   Where: PINZ in Milford at 110 South Main St   Note: Shoe rentals are $5 (If this cost will prevent you from attending please email us or include it in the form and we will cover your cost) To sign-up please click here or email us at franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com View this email in your browser

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance: Join us for our next meeting on May 1st at *6:00pm*!

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We will be meeting at Franklin TV

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved. You Are Invited To Our March Monthly Meeting!   When: May 1st at *6:00pm*   Where: Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson St. in Franklin   What:  Talk about volunteer opportunities for Celebrate With Pride Have a move night! We'll be watching Dumplin' since our earlier movie night was cancelled due to weather DRUM ROLL PLEASE...We would like to announce new Alliance board members taking office September 1st, 2025! Our next President: Rion James   "My name is Rion I'm a non binary trans guy who uses he/they pronouns. I grew up in Franklin, I currently work at stop at shop doing online pickup and helping out in floral when needed. I love to watch tv, play video games, color, listen to music, and cuddle my dog in my free time.   One thing I want to do as president is reach out further into the community by letting surrounding towns know who we are and telling them about our different meetings and gatherings." Our next Vice President: Evelyn Rossing   "My name is Evelyn. I am a gay transgender woman and my pronouns are she/her. I have lived in Franklin for 21 years. I work in software development in a company in Boston. In my spare time I enjoy reading and playing games, both video and tabletop.   As vice-president, I am interested in expanding awareness of the FLA in the area LGBTQ community and strengthening the membership of the group." We want to thank Robin Baidya for his steadfast support as our President the past two years, including as Celebrate With Pride Chair and Book Club Coordinator. We are grateful he is staying on until August 31st to continue to impart wisdom as we bring up new leaders and plan for Celebrate With Pride. We look forward to Robin and his partner Lee continuing to be active members and seeking out their advice in the future.    Note: Jennifer Rossing will be staying on as Treasurer and Phoebe Thaler will be staying on as Secretary.   If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.