NEW Postpartum Fitness Class & next STROLL ANNOUNCED

1. Steps & Strides - a walk, jog, run club hosted in Franklin by Body Fit Training for anyone looking to get more steps in or work their way to a 5k!  We have 4 more weeks on the calendar so check out the details and get the remaining dates on your schedule!  

🗓️ Sat April 19th 3 PM  at the Rail Trail in Franklin

Details and Sign up: HERE

2. ✴️NEW✴️ 1st Year Postpartum Exercise Class!

Are you or do you know someone in the first year postpartum looking for a baby friendly, small group fitness opportunity? 

I am excited to be hosting this 4 week series at The Newly Mom space in Norfolk starting soon! 

Classes start at 11:30 on Thursdays 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

Details and Sign up: HERE

NEXT MOMS ONLY STROLL  Details coming soon!! 

Bethany Hart Gerry CSCS, FDN-P Owner Destined 2 Evolve Wellness a: Boston MetroWest & Virtual p: +1 (203) 494-1261 w: destined2evolvewellness.com/ @destined2evolvewellness

2 Local EVENTS to help SPRING your health habits into action!

I know this cold weather is hanging on but spring is right around the corner! If you've been in a rut with your health habits and need a little kickstart, check out these two local events for a chance to reset and recharge! 

Swing into Spring with these two upcoming events:  👇

🌟 FREE Community Kettlebell Workshop  - THIS SATURDAY!  March 8th 

     12:30-1:30 Franklin Recreation Gymnasium

     Hosted by Bethany (me!) & Kerry Peterson

FREE Community Kettlebell Workshop

            --Owners of BodyFit Training Franklin Village  (our new group fitness studio coming to Franklin!)

     Details & Register Here

Come experience a fun and engaging session designed for all fitness levels and abilities! Learn fundamental skills to build strength and fitness with this simple tool. 

**No experience necessary—just show up and move!

🚶‍♀️ Moms Only Stroll – 

     March 15th 9am Choate Park Medway 

     RSVP Here

Get outdoors, connect with other local moms, and enjoy some kid free time to breathe, move, and reset for the week ahead!

Carve out this time for YOU and get one or both events on your calendar!! 

Rebuild your health. Reclaim your Self.

Bethany Hart Gerry CSCS, FDN-P Owner Destined 2 Evolve Wellness a: Boston MetroWest & Virtual p: +1 (203) 494-1261 w: destined2evolvewellness.com/ @destined2evolvewellness

Medfield Moms Only Stroll Announcement - Oct 17

Switching things up due to evening schedule conflicts next week!! 

See details below:

STROLL INFO 

Medfield Moms Only Stroll

MEDFIELD RAIL TRAIL 

Thurs OCT 17th 11 AM - 12 PM

Parking on Ice House Rd (meeting at the trail head across the street from the parking lot)

Let me know if you can make it!! https://forms.gle/4WNsMQpAJoqRDoJA8

NEW SUPPORT RESOURCE

After primarily offering 1:1 health coaching I am proud to finally launch my first small group program with an introductory offer! 

REVIVE: 6 wk small group coaching for moms looking to rebuild their health to have the energy, confidence and patience to face each day! 

Starts NOV 1st: Details and sign up here:  https://forms.gle/GCjjhpnnGsHZV2pX9

*Limiting spots to offer a personalized approach for group members

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Bethany Hart Gerry, CSCS, FDN-P

U.S. Olympian

Destined2Evolve Personal Training and Wellness

203-494-1261 (c)

www.destined2evolvewellness.com

IG @destined2evolvewellness

Reminder: Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Registration opens at 8:30 AM on the Town Common. Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM. Walk Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online. 

For additional information, to register to walk, or to donate, select this link: https://events.idonate.com/stmaryfranklinfop

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action and join us for this walk!

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

 “Go to the poor; you will find God.” 

St. Vincent de Paul

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Registration opens at 8:30 AM on the Town Common. Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM. Walk Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online. 

For additional information, to register to walk, or to donate, select this link: https://events.idonate.com/stmaryfranklinfop

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action and join us for this walk!

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

 “Go to the poor; you will find God.” 

St. Vincent de Paul

Save the date: Friends of the Poor Walk scheduled for Sep 28

September will be here before we know it. Save this date and plan to participate and/or support “our neighbors in need”.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Registration for the event begins at 8:30 AM on the Franklin Town Common.

Blessing for the Walkers will take place at 9:00 AM.

Walk Participants can collect donations and walk with us or donate online.

The registration link for the 2024 Friends of the Poor Walk will be available soon.

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help.

Please put your feeling of compassion into action and join us for this walk!

Save the date: Friends of the Poor Walk scheduled for Sep 28

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Building Equitable Neighborhoods for Franklin launches with 2 events (audio)

FM #1192 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1192 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with resident Lisa Oxford and Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo. We talk about the launch events for the Building Equitable Neighborhoods for Franklin (BEN 4 Franklin). 

We talk about how the group

• grew out of last year’s Jane Walk
• subsequent conversations at Strawberry Stroll
• a meeting in August that drew about 30 folks
• the core group kept at it to work on a vision and mission, website, and initial event launch

The vision

We envision an inviting, diverse, environmentally sustainable, and fiscally strong Franklin where all can be engaged and find a home. We are aligned with the vision of the 2022 Franklin for All report.

The mission

We are an inclusive community advocating for a Franklin with abundant, affordable housing for all and walkable, economically vibrant downtown and neighborhoods that evolve in a fiscally-responsible manner.

Our conversation runs about 27 minutes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1192-ben-4-franklin-launches-05-02-24  

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BEN 4 Franklin web page ->  https://ben4franklin.org/  

Launch party - May 10, 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio

Jane’s Walk - May 11, 10:30 AM starting from Franklin TV Studio

RSVP to a launch event or to at least join the mailing list

tinyurl.com/ben4franklin

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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 iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Launch party - May 10, 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio

Jane Jacobs' Walk - May 11, 10:30 AM starting from Franklin TV Studio

Registration is open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk - Oct 6

Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

 The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 

• 5K Walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Longwood Medical Campus) 

• 10K Walk (from Newton) 

• Half Marathon Walk (from Wellesley) 

• Marathon Walk (from Hopkinton) 

 Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes – are displayed along the course as inspiration. Walkers can participate virtually, as well.

o register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit   https://www.jimmyfund.org/events/cancer-fundraising-events/boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk/ or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.

Registration is open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk - Oct 6

2nd Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk - set for Saturday, April 20

Spring is just around the bend! 

Join us for the 2nd annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk! 

More info and Maps to come!! Saturday, April 20!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4HO8Dbxw9r/

Ladybug trail spring walk - set for Saturday, April 20

The First Universalist Society in Franklin Invites You for a "Holiday Cookie Walk" on December 9

Holiday Cookie Walk

Saturday December 9, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 1 PM

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) will hold their first annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 AM until 1 PM. 

Come and stroll through the festively decorated Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. 

You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party. Cookies will be available for $10 per pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided. 

Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted. Make this event part of your holiday fun! 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information about the event or FUSF, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.  FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation.

Holiday Cookie Walk  on December 9

Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change)

Join us for Trek and Tales at Riverbend!

Thursday, November 16 from 2 PM to 3 PM

Reminder: Join the "Trek and Tales" at Riverbend! on Thursday, Nov 16 at 2 PM (Note Date Change)

***NOTE: The date changed from the 9th to the 16th

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/date-change-join-us-trek-and-tales-riverbend

October Monthly Trail Walk - Saturday, October 28 at 10 AM

October Monthly Trail Walk - Sat 28th at 10am - meet at Grove St Trail Head

View this email in your browser October Monthly Trail Walk - Saturday, October 28 at 10 AM Warm regards, Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee   Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Reminder: Friends of the Poor Walk - Saturday, Sep 30, 2023

Just a reminder … St. Mary Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Conference is sponsoring its annual fund raiser on Saturday, September 30, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Franklin’s Town Common. 

Registration opens at 8:30 AM. The Walk begins with a Blessing for the Walk at 9:00 AM. 

Participants can collect donations and walk with us. Additionally, donations are accepted online at https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2895

All money raised will stay in Franklin to assist those in need. Thank you.

Save the Date -> Friends of the Poor Walk - Sat, Sep 30, 2023

Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, Sep 23 at 10 AM

Join us on September 23rd, 2023, at 10:00 AM when we'll be holding the The "Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT

View this email in your browser Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, Sep 23 at 10 AM

Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT On September 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM we'll be holding the The "Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT" will take place on, commencing from the Grove St Franklin trailhead. Stephen Green, a fervent advocate for the preservation and enhancement of the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of passion, commitment, and community spirit. The memorial walk aims to celebrate his contributions while also raising support for a cause that was close to his heart - the Franklin Food Pantry. Donations will be solicited during the memorial walk, with all proceeds directed towards the Franklin Food Pantry in honor of Stephen Green's commitment to helping those in need. Join us in paying homage to Stephen Green's dedication to creating a better community through his tireless efforts on the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee. Lace up your sneakers, gather your family and friends, and come together for a morning of remembrance, gratitude, and giving back. Warm regards, Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038