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Showing posts with label easy walks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easy walks. Show all posts
Thursday, April 13, 2023
First Annual Spring Ladybug Trail Walk Saturday
Sunday, April 2, 2023
First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is hosting the First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk. On Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16), the Partnership invites residents to walk the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail to celebrate spring.
Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a free trail map and ladybug surprise. The Museum is open Saturdays 10 AM to 1 PM and Sundays 1 PM to 4 PM Escape Into Fiction is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays noon to 5 PM.
The Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail uses ladybug sculptures to tie approximately 25 historical, cultural and business sites together in downtown Franklin. The walk provides an opportunity to view more than 10 art murals painted by members of the Franklin Art Association located in the alleys and the many daffodils that will be popping up along the trail.
The purpose of the Trail is to promote economic development in downtown Franklin by encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy all that Franklin center has to offer by visiting, dining, and shopping at downtown businesses while they walk the trail. Since Franklin was once the leading manufacturer of straw hats, the FDP encourages trail walkers to wear their spring hats.
“The Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is a chance to celebrate spring by walking the Ladybug Trail and enjoying all the wonderful shops and restaurants in downtown center,” said FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana. “It is another fun way to support our local businesses.”
The town of Franklin has a unique connection with the ladybug. In 1974, Franklin’s John F. Kennedy School second grade students and their teacher, Palma Johnson, petitioned the bill to name the ladybug the state insect and subsequently witnessed it signed into law.
Members of the Ladybug Cultural and Historical Trail committee are: Pandora Carlucci, Jane Curran, Melanie Hamblen, Eileen Mason, Mary Olsson, Lisa Piana, Beth Simon, and Roberta Trahan.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 360 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Learn more about the Partnership at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
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| First Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - Saturday, April 15 |
Monday, March 27, 2023
The 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for April 15
The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16).
Celebrate spring by coming to downtown Franklin and walking the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail.
Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a Ladybug trail map and ladybug merchandise.
Shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/03/ladybug-trail-spring-wal.html
For more about the Downtown Partnership -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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| Ladybug Trail Spring Walk scheduled for April 15 |
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Liturgy of Easy Walks: a conversation with Marjorie Turner Hollman - 03/28/22 (audio)
FM #764 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 764 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with local area author Marjorie Turner Hollman. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We had an easy conversation catching up with Marjorie since we had last talked in Sep 2020. Marjorie has just released a new book now, My Liturgy of Easy Walks. More of a memoir than an easy walk guide, she gets into the back story on how and why she developed easy walks in a series of essays as she recovered.
Let’s listen to my conversation with Marjorie which runs about 20 minutes.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-764-liturgy-of-easy-walks-with-marjorie-turner-hollman-03-28-22
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Links to
The new book page on Amazon -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989204391/
Marjorie’s webpage which among other things features her books https://marjorieturner.com/
‘Easy Walks, Massachusetts, RI and Beyond’ group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/616401235386068/
The video links to our walk and conversations around the Sculpture Park in Franklin
https://youtu.be/IBYcPoNICv0 and Choate Park in Medway https://youtu.be/aGrspVpaMs4
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The 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.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Liturgy of Easy Walks: a conversation with Marjorie Turner Hollman |
Friday, March 18, 2022
Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022
- Check-in begins at 8 AM, with walking starting at 9 AM. If you have friends that are still thinking about walking, there will be same-day registration (starting at 8 AM)!
- EVERYONE, young or old is invited to register! There is no set distance, but expect to walk 30-60 minutes TOTAL!
- The event will take place at the Franklin High School Outdoor Track off of Oak Street. Please park as close to the track as possible – there will be shamrock signs to help you navigate to the track.
Register or donate via the website, https://walkforrefugees.org/
Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause! We appreciate your support and look forward to walking with you, whether it be in-person or virtually!
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
Our GRACIOUS sponsors:
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
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| Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 |
Our GRACIOUS sponsors:
- Active Recovery Boston
- Bellingham Palace
- Capstan Atlantic
- Crossfit Tri-County
- Elizabeth's Bagels
- Franklin Nutrition
- Jersey Mike's
- Park Street Books
- Shaw's
- Sheryl & Patrick Perez
- TB12
Listen to the recording with Neighborhood Support Team members Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert as they provide details on how they organized to support the Afghan family living here and how this fund raising will help the cause -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/inside-shamrock-walk-for-refugees.html
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| Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 |
Saturday, December 25, 2021
FBRTC Group Walk - Walk off the cookies, Dec 26 - 9 AM
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
"Walk off the Cookies" - Sunday, Dec 26
'Walk Off The Cookies' with us on Sunday (12/26). Link in bio!
Meet at 9 AM at the Center St parking area in Bellingham. https://t.co/wGqnwp8vp6
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| "Walk off the Cookies" - Sunday, Dec 26 |
Friday, November 26, 2021
Learn how to find an "Easy Walk" with a free online class
"Getting outdoors is not just for those who can climb mountains. Finding Easy Walks, that is, not too many roots or rocks, relatively level, with something of interest along the way can offer great joy, regardless of our mobility or lack thereof. Come join us to get encouragement to be more active, learn some simple steps to make yourself safer outside, and much much more.About the Leader: Marjorie Turner Hollman is a personal historian who loves the outdoors and has completed four Easy Walking guide books including her newest book Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are. A native Floridian, she came north for college and snow! A freelance writer, she has appeared on Boston’s WCVB Channel 5 TV news magazine show, Chronicle, the Boston Globe, local radio and cable TV shows, and been published in local, regional, and national publications."
Sign up for the class here -> https://www.getsetup.io/classes/interest-group-finding-easy-walks-wherever-you-are/zhPagx-7k
Each class is scheduled for an hour and Free!
Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616401235386068/posts/1532619447097571/
You can listen to my interview with Marjorie Turner Hollman in September 2020
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| Learn how to find an "Easy Walk" with a free online class |
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Franklin Bellingham SNETT announces a group walk - Oct 16
Our calendar has been updated. Check out all the events planned. Group hike and community table at the @franklinfarmersmarketma are just a few.Stay tuned for more info on a new story walk too. Link to event page ->https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/events/
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CUZzTZYrTU-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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| Franklin Bellingham SNETT announces a group walk - Oct 16 |
Friday, May 21, 2021
"Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are" with Marjorie Turner Hollman Friday May 21st at 12:30
Please click the link below to join "Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are" With Marjorie Turner Hollman - Friday May 21st at 12:30
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82266614353?pwd=T1RZcjhBdzlvR2dPWXdHcnNHSTNIZz09
Meeting ID: 822 6661 4353
Passcode: 265699
One tap mobile
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Meeting ID: 822 6661 4353
Passcode: 265699
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdLFLQRBnD
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Meeting ID: 822 6661 4353
Passcode: 265699
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,82266614353#,,,,*265699# US (New York)
+13017158592,,82266614353#,,,,*265699# US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 822 6661 4353
Passcode: 265699
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdLFLQRBnD
Ariel Doggett
Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator
"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small
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| Marjorie Turner Hollman |
Thursday, May 13, 2021
"Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are" via Senior Center Zoom session - May 21
Join
Marjorie Turner Hollman as she discusses "Finding Easy Walks Wherever
You Are" via Zoom. Marjorie is a Personal Historian / FreelanceWriter
and Author who forges connections between generations.
When: Friday, May 21, 2021 at 12:30 PM
You must
register to attend this free event by emailing adoggett@franklinma.gov
www.marjorieturner.commarjorie@marjorieturner.com
https://www.amazon.com/author/marjorieturnerhollman Shared from the Senior Center Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/EL9UqGqD
From the archives: Marjorie did an interview in 2020 that you can listen to here
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| Marjorie Turner Hollman |
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Sign up for the group walk on the SNETT - Jan 24, 2021
Please join us for a socially distanced group walk on the SNETT on Sunday, January 24 at 10 AM. We will start from the Center Street parking lot in Bellingham.
Masks are required for anyone 2 years old and up. Leashed dogs are always welcome.
***Registration is required***
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BAAAC28A13-january
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BAAAC28A13-january
In case the parking area at Center St is full, please proceed to Fox Run Rd for additional trail parking (marked).
Questions, please email us at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com. Thank you.
Shared from the Rail Trail Committee page
Follow the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1540318952825885/?post_id=1540318959492551&view=permalink
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| Sign up for the group walk on the SNETT - Jan 24, 2021 |
"Please make sure you take home everything you bring on the trail. That includes dog poop bags. Thank you."
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| friendly reminder |
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Walk Off Those Cookies! - Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - 10 AM
Please join us for a socially distanced group walk on the SNETT on Sunday, December 27 at 10 AM. We will start from the Center Street parking lot in Bellingham.
Masks are required for anyone 2 years old and up. Leashed dogs are always welcome. ***Registration is required***
In case the parking area at Center St is full, please proceed to Fox Run Rd for additional trail parking (marked). Questions, please email us at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com. Thank you.
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| Walk Off Those Cookies! - Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - 10 AM |
Shared from the FBRTC page
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Easy Walks - Choate Park, Medway (YouTube)
I had the pleasure of being invited to join Marjorie Turner Hollman for an easy walk in Choate Park, Medway recently. The video of our conversation and meander along the park trails can be found here.
Related links:
We had previously walked the Sculpture Park in Franklin
We had talked about her new book "Finding Easy Walks"
Shared from the "Easy Walks" group page on Facebook
Direct link to YouTube video = https://youtu.be/aGrspVpaMs4
Monday, November 16, 2020
Watch "Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are: Episode 4" on YouTube
Marjorie Turner Hollman asked me to join her in exploring the Franklin Sculpture Park and our walk was recorded. You can join us for the about 30 minute conversation while leisurely walking around the Sculpture Park.
Her blog post about our walk and the video
Video link = https://youtu.be/IBYcPoNICv0
The Boston Globe featured her in a recent article
In September, we shared a conversation with Marjorie that you can listen to here
Other videos in the Easy Walks series can be found https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF7rPOnQu8LcznPFbScrPA
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| A photo of the Dean College dance group performing in 2015 |
The Sculpture Park decorated for Halloween in 2019
Photos from 2014 when the Sculpture Park opened
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
“Easy walks are for anyone who for whatever reason can’t just hit the Appalachian Mountain Club trails"
From the Boston Globe, an article of interest for Franklin:
"Bellingham writer Marjorie Turner Hollman’s first two books, “Easy Walks in Massachusetts” and “More Easy Walks in Massachusetts,” were essentially guidebooks, providing readers with information on where to find walking routes.
But her most recent book, “Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are,” which she self-published this summer, takes a more holistic view. Instead of listing locations of walks Hollman has taken and liked, it instructs readers on how to discover favorite walking routes of their own.
Hollman initially became an expert on local walks through her column in the Bellingham Bulletin and later her website, www.MarjorieTurner.com, encouraging residents who live within the Blackstone Valley region to discover the many options for outdoor exploration.
Hollman’s particular area of interest is what she designates “easy walks.” Thirty years ago, she suffered partial paralysis as a result of surgery for a brain tumor, and walking has been a critical part of the healing process — “physically and mentally,” she said — in the decades since. But her mobility remains somewhat limited, and as she honed her skills at finding walks appropriate for her abilities, she realized they would appeal to others as well."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
In September, we shared a conversation with Marjorie that you can listen to here
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