Pastel Art Classes Begin February 25

Franklin Public Schools            Lifelong Learning Institute   THE CENTER FOR ADULT EDUCATION and COMMUNITY LEARNING  is pleased to announce   PASTEL CLASS Don't wait  ........  start painting now Pick up a pastel stick and work with one of the oldest art medium known to man. Seeing pure pigment on a surface will heighten your interest to place color where you want it, where it stays.  Color is all around us and we will capture some of it with pastels.   We will begin with working with different strokes, shapes, design, negative/positive space, layering, minimal blending, and graduated color.   You will learn how to preserve your completed work.  There will be one-on-one attention, tips and techniques, and working from still life set ups, moving onto land/seascape compositions with weekly critiques to further one's learning experience. February 25 through March 31 Franklin High School 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $75.00 Register Now The class is taught by GAIL ECKBERG, a full-time teaching artist 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038, adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us, 508-613-1480

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Adult Ed Winter Registration is Open

Franklin Public Schools                       Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning REGISTRATION IS OPEN Adult Education Winter Session   News Flash  Classes begin on January 11. Course offerings include everything from Painting a Wine Bottle Lamp to a Beginner Ceramics class as well as Watercolor, Pastel Art classes and Intermediate Digital Photography.    You will find more exercise and sports programs than ever - Yoga, Zumba, a new afternoon Exercise class for Active Older Adults, and Community Walking.   Beginner Jazz Dance, Country Line Dancing. Men's Basketball, Badminton,   Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball classes.    Italian Refresher class, Conversational Italian for the Traveler, Indian Cooking Made Healthy AND Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting  along with expanded Private Music Lesson opportunities for adolescents and adults.......... So many opportunities and all reasonably priced. If you would like to view the winter brochure with its activated links, click here. While you're viewing, you can register. You can also call The Center at 508-613-1480 for more information. Thank you, Brenda Reed, Director The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning (508) 613-1480 adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us

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In the News: 12 Days of Donating, Adult Ed registration opens, MassDEP provides food guidance, Tri-County holiday buffet

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The Franklin Food Elves kicked off the “12 Days of Donating” campaign on Dec. 1 to benefit the Food Pantry. Franklin Downtown Partnership member businesses are collecting goods and monetary donations. 

The Food Elves is a charitable community service group made up of more than 90 students from Franklin schools. This year, 10 local businesses are participating in the 12 Days drive. Each business has a red collection bin on site and will donate $200 if the Food Elves meet their goal of collecting more than 1,200 pounds of goods.

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Registration is open for the winter semester at the Center for Adult Education and Community Learning in Franklin. Classes begin on Jan. 11. 

Participation is open to individuals and businesses in Franklin and the surrounding region towns.

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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is putting a new emphasis on donating food versus trashing food. 

This November, RecyclingWorks, an organization funded by MassDEP, launched their "Food Donation Guidance for Massachusetts Businesses" page on the RecyclingWorks website. 

"We were getting a noticeably increased volume of requests to get assistance for starting an effective donation program," said Lorenzo Macaluso, director of Green Business Services with RecyclingWorks. "The feedback we were getting was that corporations were having lots of questions on how to do it safely and legally." 

RecyclingWorks connects businesses with services and resources to help them create or expand green operations, like recycling, composting and diverting food waste.

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Gerry’s Place, the student-run restaurant at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond. St., will host an annual International Holiday Buffet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9. 

The buffet will cost $9.95. No reservations will be taken. Menu offerings include: latkes, cider-glazed root vegetables, Moroccan saffron chicken, Guatemalan potato and green bean salad, Parisienne potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and roast pork with prune, pine nut and spinach stuffing.

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Lifelong Learning Institute: Fall Sessions - Open for Registration

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute The Center For Adult Education  and Community Learning  Fall Newsletter Fall - Registration Open September 2015 Winemaking Partnership Learn the art of traditional Italian winemaking - and bring home your own case of wine!     The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin, in conjunction with La Cantina Winery, is pleased to offer its another in its series of Winemaking Partnership Seminars. This is a multi-week course designed to introduce you to the pleasures and satisfaction of winemaking. Quick Links  Our Website Fall Interactive Catalog Fall Sports Exercise. Health & Wellness Please share this newsletter with friends and family. Tell them to join our mailing list so they can get this newsletter, too! 508-613-1480 Dear Reader...........The Fall Semester is open for registration. Be sure to check out our complete interactive online catalog for new and returning programs and a whole lot more. Happy reading! Remember to register!   Click here                                                                Brenda Reed, Director       The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning Floral Design Seminars Floral Design Partnership with Hillside Nurseries  A series of five individual weekly classes  The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin, in conjunction with Hillside Nurseries, is pleased to offer another in its series of Floral Design Partnership Seminars, this five week program developed to introduce you to the pleasures, satisfaction and financial opportunities of exploring the art of floral design. Whether you are interested in floral design for your own personal occasions or the various seasons of the year or you are considering a floral design career of your own, this series will give you the opportunity to explore. Introduction to Biotechnology Lab Skills  This 8-week course will assess your entry-level careers in biotechnology. You will gain an understanding of the industry and opportunities of employment in various sectors of biotechnology, including diagnostics, research, manufacturing, and forensics. You will acquire basic skills needed to be successful in a biotech lab and learn fundamental techniques such as chromatography, gel electrophoresis and PCR. An overview of the educational requirements needed to pursue employment will also be provided. Guest speakers will bring the real-world of biotechnology into the classroom and provide networking opportunities.     CSI - "Catch me if you can"  An Overview of Forensic Science  - a fun one-night class The evidence found at a crime scene will help lay the foundations of guilt or innocence.  The ability to locate, identify and process this evidence rests upon those at the crime scene and in the forensics lab.  Come use our new, state of the art Forensics Lab as we work to solve "crimes", bring about justice, and enjoy the journey along the way.  Social Media & Printing Marketing Develop Your Brand and Message through Print and Online Do you have a new or existing business for which you want to develop a stronger name recognition and brand? In this introductory one-night class we will review different ways to develop a brand, establish consistency, and carry your image through all print and social media platforms. The class will investigate basic marketing techniques and the use of social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram. If you have an existing company logo you are welcome to bring it to this class for discussion. And   so much more Lifelong Learning Institute Watercolor, Pastels, More Exercise and Sports than ever...., Knitting, Cooking Demonstrations, Digital Photography, Language. There's so much planned for this Fall. Check us out online and take a look at the Adult Education Fall Semester Interactive Catalog.  Click here.                                               Lifelong Learning Institute The Center For Adult Education & Community Learning                                    508-613-1480               adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us      Proud to be part of the Franklin Public Schools

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"A Concert for the Senses"

The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning recently held its First Music & Art Appreciation Night at the Franklin High School Auditorium. 

Calling it “A Concert for the Senses,” the event was designed to be an enjoyable family evening. And by all accounts, it was. It featured the talents and sounds of The Center’s music/scholar practitioners, Jamie Barrett, Jill Noddin, Matthew Macaulay, Michael Sansoni, Steven Sergi, Brent Selby and the fledgling Adult Chorus in their first public performance, along with the display of artwork from the Adult Education Art Instructor, Gail Eckberg and her Watercolor students. 

The Adult Chorus, directed by Jill Noddin is beginning its Spring session and is welcoming new members. 

You can register online at www.FranklinLifelonglearning. Just click on Adult Education to get started or call The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning at 508-613-1480. 

The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Franklin Public School’s Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

Adult Chorus members Maria Tubelsky, Stacey Flaherty, Sonya Prear, Laurel Heske, & Angela McMillan with Director Jill Noddin (2^nd from right), accompanied by Michael Sansoni, performing Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes” at the recent Music & Art Appreciation Night sponsored by The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning.

Fitness, finance, fun…..Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning has it all

How many times have you thought “I’d like to take a class, participate in a workshop, have some fun.” Well, here’s your chance. Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning, a program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at the Franklin Public Schools, is rolling out its fall programs……AND you can register now by going to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and clicking on Adult Education to get started. 

“Whether you are looking for fitness, finance, food, fun, sports, language or art, there is something for you. We are absolutely delighted to offer these opportunities to our residents through our public school system,” says Maureen Sabolinski, Franklin’s Superintendent of Schools. 

Area residents can find diverse and enriched education and experiences in the Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning programs and partnerships. Whether you are a working professional, senior citizen, person with special needs or in transition, there’s a program for you. Last year more than 1,200 individuals visited Adult Education.

“Now we have a new season. We have exciting new offerings and we are in a brand new building” says Pandora Carlucci, executive director for Franklin Lifelong Learning Institute, the umbrella under which the Adult Education program operates. She goes on to say “we are fortunate to have many of our classes operating in the new state-of-the-art Franklin High School. It’s an amazing facility that will increase our ability to provide new and innovate offerings now and in the years ahead.”

For example, this fall at Franklin High School you can participate in a variety of very interesting Financial help classes, even a Digital Photography class or find an activity on the schedule of Adult Education events posted on the Lifelong Learning Institute’s website www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com. 

In addition, you can take advantage of online Learning Classes and Online Career Training Programs, courses conducted in partnership with Ed2go and Gatlin Education Services. These career-focused online courses give you the latest in learning, and skills that can help you to acquire professional caliber positions in many in-demand occupations.

These instructor-facilitated courses are available anytime, anywhere. A team of available online professionals, anytime scheduling, and educational textbooks combine for a relevant, interactive learning experience. You can find a complete listing of all titles and more information at www.ed2go.com/franklined.

Brenda Reed, director for Adult Education and Community Learning says “Whether you’re five, fifteen, fifty or older, there’s much to like at Adult Education. Our fee-based programs have something for everyone. So, don’t wait. Register now before your favorite class is filled.”

Teri DeWitt at the community entrance to the new Franklin High School

About Lifelong Learning Institute and Adult Education and Community Learning

The Lifelong Learning office is located at 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Telephone: 508-553-4814; Email: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.

The Adult Education and Community Learning office is located at 218 Oak Street,
Franklin, MA 02038, Telephone: 508-613-1480. Email: adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

To explore the full array of program offerings and take advantage of the education
partnership services, visit the Lifelong Learning website at
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com – click on Adult Education.

Active Older Adult Day - Sep 6 - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FRANKLIN, FOXBORO, MANSFIELD, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA – The Hockomock Area YMCA Live Y’ers Group will sponsor an Active Older Adult Day with information, activities and workshops on Thursday, September 6th from 8:30am – 1:30pm at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s North Attleboro Branch located at 300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro.

A continental breakfast will be served as well as a barbeque lunch with entertainment by Dave Valerio. The cost for the day is $5. GATRA, CVNA, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Ameriprise Financial and other community organizations will have information available in the YMCA gym. 

Workshops include Balance, Family History, Nutrition, Reflexology, Zumba, Travel and much more! Come for the day, workshops or just lunch, whatever fits your schedule. Register at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk. This is open to the entire community, including those not affiliated with the Y.

For more information or to sign up, call Anne Lonzo at 508-643-5260 or email her at annel@hockymca.org or visit www.hockymca.org.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.

"it’s lit, free from rain and cold"

“It’s a great program because it gets people out and walking who wouldn’t be able to, and who don’t walk outside because of the dark and the weather,” said Janice McGovern, office manager of Franklin’s adult education office. “It’s basically all ages.” 

The school is open to walkers Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., until April 11. The program will take a hiatus for the holidays, returning Jan. 3. 

“The street we live on, there are no sidewalks,” Franklin resident Paula Renkas said as she walked through the high school hallways with her husband, Richard. “It’s hard to get out and walk. It gets dark.”

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x2140450964/Take-a-hike-at-Franklin-High#ixzz1gyaxqGRd

In the News - veterans benefits, adult education

Returning Mass. soldiers may receive more benefits

by Staff reports

Franklin Adult Education offering new classes

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

"We are gearing our classes toward the bad economy"

Joan Borgatti, director of adult education in Franklin, said the town has started to gear its classes toward people interested in making some extra cash.

This semester, the center is offering a course on how to start a dog-walking or pet-sitting business, she said.

"Classes about interviewing well and networking did not do well," Borgatti said. "We really thought they would."

Read the full article on Adult Education in the Milford Daily News here

in the news - Library book sale, exercise, folk music

The Friends of the Franklin Library Fall Book Sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thousands of hard- and soft-cover books will be available in nearly every category.

Fiction and non-fiction books are $1, and $2 for trade publications. Most children’s and young adult hardcover books are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents. Audio and videotapes, cassettes, CD’s and DVD’s are as low as $1 apiece.

A selection of books in excellent condition, recent releases or collector’s titles suitable for gift giving may be found in the special pricing section. The book sale takes place at the Franklin Department of Public Works Garage. Take Hayward Street to Public Service Way.

Free admission to the public.

Originally published in the Franklin Gazette here

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FRANKLIN -

It’s not too late to get in shape by signing up for the second fall session of Franklin Schools’ health and wellness classes.

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Sign up online at the Franklin Public Schools Web site (www.franklin.k12.ma.us). Click on Lifelong and follow the prompts to Adult Education listings. Or contact the Franklin Adult Education office at 508-541-2100, ext. 3178, or e-mail adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Read the full article in the Franklin Gazette here

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Peter Mulvey returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m.

A live wire on any stage, Wisconsin native Mulvey is an acoustic singer/songwriter/guitarist whose guitar playing seemingly whisks him through more tunings than he has fingers in the course of an evening, as he winds his way from full-throated rockers to deceptively plain-spoken musings, said a Circle of Friends spokesman.

Read the full article in the Franklin Gazette here

Go the Circle of Friends website to view the schedule and order tickets here

Tracey Grammer performs at Circle of Friends on October 11th