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| Labyrinth Peace Walk scheduled for Friday, March 27 |
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Labyrinth Peace Walk scheduled for Friday, March 27
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Talking about labyrinths with Bobbi Gerlits (audio)
FM #1445 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1445 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Bobbi Gerlits. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Our conversation talked about the restoration of the labyrinth at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF).
Labyrinth installation in 2008, restoration in 2025
A non-denominational tool for navigating life
4 R’s to guide walking a labyrinth
The labyrinth at FUSF is open to the community from sunrise to sunset
Workshops and walks will be scheduled
The conversation runs about 37 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1445-talking-about-labyrinths-with-bobbi-gerlits-05-06-25/
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FUSF page https://fusf.org/worship/sacred-spaces/
World page for FUSF space ->
https://labyrinthlocator.org/labyrinth/first-universalist-society-in-franklin/?fwp_city=Franklin
Nathan Wiles’s labyrinth designer page https://innatecreations.org/
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
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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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: Library events daily, labyrinth walk, & more lead to New Year as #artshappenhere
Wednesday, December 27
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
10:30am Music at the Blissful! A Fun Family Concert! (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Buildwave Family Night! (Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, December 28
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
10:30am Interactive Puppet Storytime! (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewing)
Friday, December 29
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
11:00am Noon Year's Eve Party! (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Comedy Show (ticketed event) (3 Restaurant)
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| Train Town Franklin; Part 2 |
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
5:00pm Labyrinth Walk (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
Monday, January 1, 2024 = New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)
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The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society in Franklin - Dec 31, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM
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| New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society in Franklin - Dec 31, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM |
The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information about either event or FUSF, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348. FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation.
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Walking a labyrinth and diamond painting, tools for the toolbox to help with mental health (audio)
FM #1071 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1071 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Rick Rollingcross. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV Studio on September 21, 2023.
Rick provides his short story, and as a retired psychologist advocates for additional tools in the toolkit to deal with time away from screens. He has a regular session at the Senior Center for “diamond painting” which he describes during our talk. He also advocates for walking a labyrinth.
Sessions on diamond painting are available through Tri-County Continuing Education.
Our conversation runs about 16 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Rick recorded Sep 21, 2023
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1071-labyrinths-diamond-painting-09-21-23
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Tri-County Continuing Ed catalog for the Fall of 2023 -> https://a9m535.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BROCHURE-8.30edit1.pdf
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
-
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
"The Rollingcross Foundation has been given state and federal permission to operate as a non profit and I am in the process of setting up its account. Understanding that the school year has been off to a chaotic start with the unexpected arrival of 30 migrant students i waited until October before reaching out again to the schools. I have sent a letter with research that I hope will give us some traction to Assistant Superintendent Paula Marano"
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sunday's service at FUSF: The Spirituality of the Labyrinth
Bobbi Gerlits has two spiritual practices that involve the labyrinth – walking the labyrinth herself, and facilitating labyrinth walks for others. She feels most nourished when her life includes opportunities to engage in both spiritual practices. During this service Bobbi will facilitate a walk on her indoor canvas labyrinth. She will invite those present to find their inner stillness and silence and be open to what the labyrinth has to offer.
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| Sunday's service at FUSF: The Spirituality of the Labyrinth |
July 30: Prayer as a PortalAugust 6: Sangha and MindfulnessAugust 13: Respect for all living thingsAugust 20: Trees: Bridges to SpiritAugust 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023
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| Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023 |
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Reminder: One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Monday, March 20, 2023
Register to Learn how to build and use a labyrinth in your backyard - March 21
You will learn what a labyrinth is and is not.
You will be able to describe types of labyrinths, how to create them, and their uses.
1 CLASS, TUES. MARCH 21 6:30-7:30 PM, $10
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School Adult and Continuing Education at 147 Pond Street, Franklin
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| Learn how to build and use a labyrinth in your backyard - March 26 |
Thursday, March 9, 2023
One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop scheduled for Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Monday, March 6, 2023
Register for "Building a Backyard Labyrinth" one hour course via Tri-County Adult Ed
"Learn how to build and use a Labyrinth in your backyard. Creating this healing space helps us to unplug and reconnect with both nature and ourselves. You will learn what a Labyrinth is and is not. You will be able to describe types of Labyrinths, how to create them and their uses."
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| "Building a Backyard Labyrinth" |










